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Vol. XXII, No. 25
Wiesbaden: Our home in Germany
Exercise, exercise
USAG Wiesbaden, host nation, respond
Sept. 24, 2015
SMA Dailey visits
USAG Wiesbaden
By Shayna Brouker
U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden
Public Affairs Office
Sergeant Major of
the Army, Command
Sgt. Maj. Daniel A.
Dailey, appointed
in January, spoke to
Wiesbaden’s Soldiers
during a townhall
Sept. 8 at the Tony
Bass Auditorium.
The Army’s top
enlisted Soldier
spoke about his and
the new Chief of Staff Sgt. Maj. of the Army
of the Army, Gen. Daniel A. Dailey
Mark A. Milley’s, top
priorities, including Soldier deployability, bolstering
training for non-commissioned officers, drawing
down the Army responsibly, maintaining trust with
the American public, taking care of Soldiers and
Families for life — and in particular, reassuring
European partners.
Dailey, who served as a specialist in Schweinfurt,
Germany in the early 1990s, remarked how important
the work Soldiers are doing in Germany is — “while
you’re on the street in Germany or while you’re in
uniform in Lithuania.”
See ‘SMA’ on page 9
Garrison hosts
9/11 ceremony
By Shayna Brouker
Photo by Jacob Corbin
A fire rages in a car at the start of U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden’s 2015 full-scale exercise Sept.
18 on Clay Kaserne. The car was immolated to give garrison first responders an opportunity to
practice their skills alongside their host nation counterparts. For more photos of the exercise, see
page 16.
Inside
Friendly
match-up
Garrison beats city
5-2 in soccer.
See page 4.
Prepping for
disaster
Red Cross holds
scavenger hunt.
See page 6.
Members of the USAG Wiesbaden community
and host nation partners gathered at Veterans Park
Sept. 11 to commemorate the 14th anniversary of the
day the towers fell and the world changed forever.
Nearly 100 people, including the German Landeskommando Commander Brig. Gen. Eckart Klink
and students from a local German middle school,
attended the Observance Ceremony to honor, pray
and remember. The U.S. Army Band played the
German and U.S. national anthems, and the poem
“The Towers Fell” by Galway Kinnell was read.
See ‘9/11’ on page 9
Scotland’s
history
Final part of a three
part series
on the country.
See page 16.
Commentary
Ask the commander
Editor’s note: Have something you’d like to share to fix this immediately.
Response: We unwith the commander? Send an ICE comment or contact
the Commander’s Hotline (click the Feedback link on derstand your frustration with the current
the garrison home page).
situation at the gym.
Old PX suggestion
Please understand that
Christopher H. said: I’d like to make a suggestion
everything possible is
for the community overall. I think the idea of creating a
being done to remedy
“youth entertainment center” in the old PX area would
the situation.
be beneficial to our community overall.
As it stands, the
Specifically, a roller skating rink and game center equipment was moved
for students — much like the current CYS but even yesterday and the weight Col. Mary Martin, U.S.
bigger — would be a great addition and alleviate a room is now on the main Army Garrison Wieslot of the “hanging out” around the bowling alley. gym floor temporarily. baden commander
Ramstein has a rink and it’s quite fun — contained, We ask for your continued patience while we sort
physical exercise and a place for family parties.
this process through and work on restoring the gym
It would be a great use of the large space and might to its full-functioning glory.
be a further draw for the movie theater and other
Music at the fitness center
related facilities.
Gabriel V. said: Can you please play music in the
Response: I would like to thank you for your sugbasketball court now that the gym equipment is there?
gestion regarding the old PX. Unfortunately, at this We can’t listen to headphones in uniform and it’s real
time an indoor skating rink will not be possible in the boring. I see huge speakers hanging from the ceiling.
old PX since the area already has been designated for Please consider this request as it was a topic of discusprograms and services which must be moved from sion at work and 100 percent of my coworkers agree.
closing installations, like Amelia Earhart and Mainz
Response: Thank you for your comment. We have
Kastel Station or are relocating from Clay Kaserne now started playing music in the main basketball
due to space constraints.
We will, however, consider an outdoor skating
rink for Hainerberg in the future as funding becomes available.
Off-post skating options can be found in the local
community as well.
German Kantine
James E. said: Is there any update on the securing of a contract to re-open the German Kantine?
Any information you could provide would be greatly
appreciated.
Response: Re-solicitation for a new canteen
operator is a lengthy and sensitive process that will
require several months to complete. In the meantime,
the Strong Europe Cafe Dining Facility, Food Court,
Little Italy, Sahin’s Grill next to the Shoppette, the
Shoppette’s Hunt Brother’s Pizza and U’R Place
all offer sit-down and to-go meals. Thank you for
your patience.
court. I hope this helps keep you motivated at the gym.
Vehicles near clinic
Maria H. said: This is not the first time I have
had vehicles crossing in front and behind me while
in the crosswalk at the Health Clinic. This morning
the vehicles were close and going very fast. I have
reported this problem before and the issue becomes
more dangerous as it becomes darker in the morning
and afternoons.
Please do not wait for a fatality before any corrective action is taken.
Response: Thank you for your observations concerning the crosswalks in the vicinity of Bldg. 1201.
We have recognized this intersection is problematic
and have taken steps to correct and improve traffic
design and functionality.
There is a project specifically for this intersection
at DPW slated for funding in FY16 that will improve
the intersection as well as the road structure in all
four directions. It is a function of law enforcement
to correct speed violators and anything deemed as
unsafe driving.
If your personnel annotate the license number,
DES has the capability to track and notify offenders
as needed.
STEM
Photo by Patrick Hoban
Col. Mary Martin,
U.S. Army Garrison
Wiesbaden
commander, checks on
the progress of a
project during a visit to the Wiesbaden
Teen Center’s STEM
program. For more
information about
the STEM program,
see page 12.
Fitness center
Erin A. said: This garrison needs a working gym.
Soldiers are required to conduct physical training
and should not have to pay out of pocket for access
to training facilities.
The gym has been down for far too long and exists
as a single point of failure. Another two weeks, four
weeks or six months is not acceptable. Garrison needs
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Command and newspaper staff
USAG Wiesbaden Commander......................Col. Mary L. Martin
USAG Wiesbaden CSM..........Command Sgt. Maj. Larry Addington
Public Affairs Officer............................................Anemone Rueger
Editor..................................................Jacob Corbin (mil 548-2002)
Assistant Editor...............................Shayna Brouker (mil 548-2003)
Sept. 24, 2015 ........................................................................ www.wiesbaden.army.mil
Commentary
Army offers legal
Domestic violence awareness
education program is everyone’s responsibility
U.S. Army Europe Office of the Judge
Advocate General
The Office of The Judge Advocate General is now
accepting applications for the Army’s Funded Legal
Education Program. Under this program, the Army
projects sending up to 25 active duty commissioned
officers to law school at government expense. Selected
officers will attend law school beginning the fall of
2016 and will remain on active duty while attending
law school.
lnterested officers should review Army MILPER
Message 15-013 and Chapter 14, AR 27-1 (The Judge
Advocate General’s Funded Legal Education Program)
to determine their eligibility. This program is open to
commissioned officers in the rank of second lieutenant
through captain. Applicants must have at least two, but
not more than six, years of total active federal service
at the time legal training begins. Eligibility is governed
by statute (10 U.S.C. 2OO4) and is non-waivable.
Eligible officers interested in applying should
immediately register for the earliest offering of the
Law School Admission Test. Applicants must send
their request through command channels, to include the
officer’s branch manager at AHRC, send the original
application to the Office of The Judge Advocate General,
ATTN: DAJA-PT (Yvonne Caron-Rm 28,517), 2200
Army Pentagon, Washington, D.C. 20310, to be received
by November 2015. Submission of the application well
in advance of the deadline is advised.
lnterested officers should contact their local staff
judge advocate for further information.
By Shelby Van Voris
Special to the Herald Union
October is Domestic Violence
Awareness Month. Domestic violence impacts one in four women
in the United States, according to
the Centers for Disease Control,
while it impacts one in seven
men. Domestic Violence knows
no bounds, no matter what rank/
grade, education level, job function, race or religion you are — it
can impact you or your loved ones.
The ACS Family Advocacy
Program is hosting a variety
of events around the garrison
to promote Domestic Violence
Awareness Month. These events
are geared toward all service members, civilians and their Families.
On Oct. 1 at 6:45 p.m., Army
Community Service will hold a
candlelight vigil on the lawn of the
Clay Kaserne Chapel. The event
is co-sponsored by the chaplains
and Army Community Service.
The candlelight vigil is a
family-friendly, communitywide
event, honoring victims of domes-
tic violence and building awareness around the world. A poem,
proclamation and message of hope
will be shared by the chaplains and
the Garrison Commander. Light
refreshments will be provided.
The ScreamFree Marriage
seminar will be hosted Oct. 7-8
at ACS from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in
the training room at Texasstrasse
57. The ScreamFree series seeks
to improve communication between couples through positive
communication methods, sans
screaming. Free childcare is
available but spots are limited to
those who register through ACS
and Child, Youth and School Services. Please call ACS at (0611)
143-548-9201 to reserve a spot as
soon as possible.
During the month, ACS will
be handing out battery-operated
candles to commands and management around the installation.
This is the “light the way” initiative, encouraging awareness of
Domestic Violence.
The candle represents hope,
increasing the importance of
resources available to USAG
Wiesbaden.
If you are a commander or
supervisor and would like one in
your unit space, please call ACS
at (0611) 143-548-9201 to have
your candle delivered by Victim
Advocacy.
On Oct. 8, ACS staff will be
passing out domestic violence
awareness pins and bracelets. We
encourage community members to
wear these throughout the month,
showing your support for domestic
violence victims and the resources
available.
Please take a moment this
month to show support by wearing
a pin or bracelet, participating in
the candlelight vigil on Oct. 1 or
call ACS to get your battery operated candle delivered to your unit.
Preventing abuse is everyone’s business. Call, get help,
learn more, speak up and reach
out. Call the USAG Wiesbaden
Domestic Violence Hotline at
(0162) 297-5625.
Football, soccer, ‘The Beautiful Game’
By Paul “The Brit” Hughes
AFN Wiesbaden
Often referred to as “The Beautiful Game,” it is
a leveler of men and women from all walks of life.
Working class to upper class, male or female, rich to
poor, no matter your country, race or religion, it has
brought the world together.
The FIFA world cup is the biggest single event
sporting competition in the world; up to 715 million people tune in to watch soccer being played by
competing nations.
Whilst it can be regarded as an emerging game in
the U.S., soccer — or “football” — in Europe is the
main sport. Europe hosts some of the biggest soccer
competitions in the game ,including the most valuable
domestic competitions such as the English Premier
League or the German Bundesliga.
While Americans and Germans share many similarities and traditions, they do not share many sports.
One that we do is soccer and through this medium we
have the opportunity to demonstrate our friendship.
It started more than three months ago. Preparation up to three times a week, strengthening fitness,
skills and tactical awareness, all for this one game
where the Wiesbaden Garrison took on the City of
Wiesbaden in an annual friendship soccer match. In
its fifth year it was the first time the game had been
played on Clay Kaserne using the new soccer facilities
in Newman Village.
Soccer players from the City of Wiesbaden and U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden faced-off in a friendly soccer match Sept. 10. For more about the game, see page 4.
Nineteen of the best players from the garrison and goals scored, but at the end of the game everyone
from all walks of life, including Soldiers, civilians, shakes hands with a smile — no matter where you
contractors and local nationals brought with them an come from. Officers, enlisted Soldiers, Germans and
inclusivity and mix of flavor, styles and contrast to Americans from every heritage, and even the Wiesbaden Lord Mayor, brought together for 70 minutes
the team.
by the most beautiful game.
Although this was a friendly match, both sides came
Child, Youth and School Services offers great
to win. What followed was a fast-attacking game that programs for kids to get into soccer, I would highly
was wide open for much of the 70 minutes played. recommend the programs, when they go back to the
For me this typifies soccer: two competing teams go- U.S., they can play and join in a sport as inclusive as
ing at it, fouls being committed, humiliations of skill the nation of the U.S. itself.
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News and features
News flash
USAREUR extends benefits to samesex spouses in Germany
Garrison beats City of Wiesbaden
5-2 in friendship soccer match
Effective Sept. 9, 2015, U.S. Army Europe is
authorized to issue Status of Forces Agreement
credentials and command sponsorship authorizations — including overseas benefits, entitlements
and allowances — to eligible same-sex spouses
assigned to or on orders to Germany. The change is
in accordance with USAREUR Message #1509028.
Contact your servicing military or civilian personnel office for more information.
ACP drop arm safety notice
There continues to be a problem with vehicles
striking the drop arms, or the drop arms striking
vehicles, at the Clay Kaserne Access Control
Point. These incidents are avoidable and only
happen because either the driver fails to stop for
the red light at the drop arm, or because the driver
is speeding through the ACP and fails to stop for
the red light at the drop arm. The drop arms are
programmed so that the traffic light will turn red
before the drop arm starts moving. Once the light
turns red the cycle cannot be interrupted and the
drop arm will go down, regardless if there is a
vehicle in the way.
The drop arm cycle will not start if the light is
green and vehicles are continuously passing over
the sensor. The two most common causes of these
incidents are either drivers not paying attention
and continuing through the ACP once the light
has turned red, or personnel driving through the
ACP in excess of the 30 kph posted speed limit
who do not have time to react to the red light and
drop arm. If you do happen to hit the drop arm with
your vehicle or the drop arm hits your vehicle, this
is a traffic accident and Army in Europe Regulation 190-1 requires you to immediately notify the
military police.
Failure to do so and leaving the scene could
result in being titled with Fleeing the Scene of a
Traffic Accident.
Employee Wellness and Civilian
Fitness Program start
The USAG Wiesbaden Employee Wellness and
Civilian Fitness Program for garrison employees
kicked off Sept. 9, and enrollments are accepted
through September. This Department of the Armyapproved program enables full-time civilian employees to engage in regular program of exercise
and other positive health habits. Supervisors may
approve up to three one-hour wellness/fitness sessions each week during normal work hours for a
consecutive six-month period of time.
This program is a once-in-a-career opportunity. Contact Master Sgt. Sikiru Towolawi at
mil 548-3039 or Workforce Development officer
Christopher Arthur Christopher at mil 548-1002.
Army Family Action Plan conference
Be an agent of change and submit your issues
to help USAG Wiesbaden progress no later than
Oct. 1 at www.wiesbaden.army.mil under Helpful
Links. Volunteers are also needed for the conference
Oct. 15-16. Contact Army Community Service at
(0611) 143-548-9201/9202.
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The U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden soccer team raises their trophy in celebration after defeating
the City of Wiesbaden 5-2 in a friendship match Sept. 10 at the Newman Village soccer field.
By Jacob Corbin
Two teams faced off in a soccer match Sept. 10,
and while one emerged victorious, both teams won
something more — friendship.
The U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden soccer team
beat their counterparts from the City of Wiesbaden
5-2 after an intense game.
“It is a pleasure to have Lord Mayor [Sven] Gerich
and the team from Wiesbaden here tonight for a fun
game,” said Garrison Commander Col. Mary Martin.
The city led the first half, with the garrison team
storming back and taking the lead in the second.
“I was happy with the result and the performance in
the second half,” said Assistance Coach Paul Hughes,
who led the team in Coach Sean Miller’s absence (due
to a TDY). “However, in the first half you could tell
that our inexperience as a team was going to cause us
problems — which it did immediately — resulting in
two quick goals from the Germans.”
Hughes said substitutions were key to the teams
victory in the second half, giving each team member
the chance to rest that they needed.
“What was telling in the second half was our pace
and our fitness, this meant that every substitute that
came on was a fresh breath and took the game to the
opponent,” Hughes said. “Three of the goals came from
immediate impacts made by substitutes, a testament
to their determination.”
Hughes also said the team’s prior preparation,
and work by Miller, were extremely important to
their victory.
“The team ethic created by Sean was good in
managing players’ expectations about how we were
A member of the City of Wiesbaden soccer
team dodges past a USAG Wiesbaden soccer
team member Sept. 10.
expecting the team to play and how the Germans
would likely play against us,” Hughes said. “It boils
down to that preparation. We had been training up to
three times a week for nearly three months for this
game. Tactical drills, fitness, coordination and hard
work paid off with a strong result that I believe we
can repeat year on year.”
News and features
Host(ess)
with the
most
Garrison Command
Sgt. Maj. Larry
Addington visited
housing award winners to personally
thank residents for
keeping well-maintained homes Sept.
10. Clockwise from
top left: Shawn and
Capt. Ed Wright in
Newman Village;
the Escobedos on
Clay Kaserne; Chief
Warrant Officer
2 Timothy Locke
and Susan Locke
(and Geri Winkler)
on Hainerberg;
and Natalya Arhin,
Caity Meinke, Lilia
Ceban and Amy
Cameron in Aukamm. Sgt. Anthony Kozleuchar won
in Crestview (not
pictured).
Photos by Shayna
Brouker
Overseas Living Survey
Troops, Family members can voice opinions
U.S. Army Europe
U.S. Army Europe Soldiers stationed in
Germany will soon be asked, via e-mail, to
participate in the 2015 Cost of Living Allowance
Living Pattern Survey.
The survey will be open Oct. 1-31 and is
used to track the shopping patterns of uniformed
service members and their family members stationed overseas. The data collected will assist in
the determination of COLA paid to members in
their country of assignment.
The survey is only for service members
stationed in Ansbach, Garmisch, Geilenkirchen,
Vilseck/Grafenwoehr, Hohenfels, Kalkar, Spangdahlem, Stuttgart, Wiesbaden, Pfullendorf and
Kaiserslautern/Ramstein.
The survey asks military members and their
families to identify local economy outlets where
they normally shop for food items, clothing and
other goods and services, such as restaurant
meals, hair care products/services, auto repair,
etc. It also asks how much of their shopping is
done on the local economy, and how much is done
at the Commissary, Exchange, or on the internet.
“The more participation we get means a more
accurate picture of how
members are using the
local economy,” said
Randall Ries, Germany
country allowance coordinator.
Every three years
this survey is conducted to determine the local economy outlets
where military families shop. Then the prices of
120 goods and services are collected from outlets
identified by service members during the Living
Pattern Survey. The Defense Travel Management
Office compare the prices in Germany to those in
the U.S. and then calculates the Cost of Living
Index, which established the country’s COLA
per rate location.
Service members living elsewhere in Europe
can expect to take a living pattern survey in the
coming months: Turkey, January 2016; United
Kingdom, January 2016; Italy, February 2016;
Greece, April 2016; Hungary, April 2016; Portugal, December 2016; Belgium, May 2017;
Netherlands, May 2017
For more information on the survey, service
members and their family members are encouraged to contact their personnel office or Randall
Ries at mil 537-1073. The link to the survey will
be available Oct. 1 at: http://www.eur.army.mil/
news/2012/09252012_COLA_survey.html
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Prepping for disaster: Red Cross holds event
Chief Warrant Officer 2 Tim Hall and his daughter Kairi dance with AFN
Wiesbaden’s The Eagle at the Wiesbaden Red Cross Station’s Race Against
Disaster scavenger hunt Sept. 19 on Clay Kaserne.
Stephanie (left) and Capt. Justin Howard pack a disaster preparedness
kit during the Wiesbaden Red Cross Station’s Race Against Disaster scavenger hunt Sept. 19 on Clay Kaserne. The Howards went on to take first
place in the event which focused on teaching particpants how to prepare
for the worst while having fun.
and recover from disasters is a large
Story and photos by
focus of the American Red Cross, we
Jacob Corbin
wanted to recognize National PreparedPublic Affairs Office
ness Month with an event that would
When faced with a disaster there are teach members of our community how
lots of things people need to know, from to prepare for emergencies in a fun and
what supplies to have on hand, to per- interactive way,” said Meagan Elam, the
forming CPR or even putting out a fire. Wiesbaden Red Cross Station Disaster
To teach, and test, these skills as Lead. “We also wanted to introduce the
part of National Preparedness Month community to the wealth of resources
this September, the Wiesbaden Red available to them to help their families
Cross Station held a Race Against Di- better prepare for disaster.”
saster scavenger hunt Sept. 19 on Clay
Teams ranging from a married duo
Kaserne.
to a family of five competed in a timed
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given clues and a passport book they
needed stamped at each station as they
raced from location to location.
“Our inspiration was the TV show
‘Amazing Race,’” said Station Manager Bethany Haworth, who had held
a similar event at U.S. Army Garrison
Casey in South Korea in 2014. “While
we can’t necessarily travel to different
countries to learn about disasters, we can
bring them to the community.”
Participants learned all the abovementioned skills, as well as a host of
others, at 13 stations across post. In the
end, Capt. Justin Howard and his wife
Stephanie Howard were victorious, with
a blazing fast time of one hour thirty
minutes and twenty seconds.
“This was a wonderful event,” said
Stephanie. “A lot of volunteer hours
from the Red Cross went into this, and
it ended up a lot of fun and well thought
out. We love the ‘Amazing Race,’ so it
was great to do this!”
Haworth said the event went extremely well, with lots of great feedback,
like Stephanie’s, from other participants.
“Many [participants] said the event
exceeded their expectations,” Haworth
said. “One couple also said it was a great
bonding time for the two of them.”
In addition to the numerous volunteers, multiples agencies supported the
event according to Haworth.
“We had fantastic support from
several different agencies in the community for putting together the [event],”
Haworth said. “Many partner organizations hosted a station in the race, and
their station focused on what the agency
could do to help community members
prepare for disasters. Agencies ranged
from Community Bank and Andrews
Federal Credit Union focusing on
financial preparedness, to the on-post
Veterinary Clinic focusing on how to
make sure you pets are prepared for
disaster. We also had support from
AAFES, the commissary and WebCo,
that donated prizes for our winning
teams, and the USO that donated the food
for our BBQ that followed the race and
a trip voucher for first prize. A full list
of organizations that participated were:
DPTMS, DES, DHR, Andrews Federal
Credit Union, Community Bank, USO,
AFN, ACS, EFMP, Vet Clinic, BOSS,
Legal Assistance and the Health Clinic.”
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Community notes
Movie theater
The Taunus Theater construction has been delayed
through November to replace
seating and the catwalk above
the ceiling. The Tony Bass
Theater is still showing movies.
Visit www.shopmyexchange.
com for movie times.
Retiree Appreciation
Day
The garrison hosts an Army
in Europe Retiree Appreciation
Day Oct. 8 from 8 a.m. to 3
p.m. at the Community Activity Center. Agency subject
matter experts will be on site
to provide assistance with
pay inquiries, customs, postal
service, military ID cards and
additional service. For more information contact Jodi Motszko
at civ (0611) 143-548-1614 or
jodi.k.motszko.civ@mail.mil.
Free fun with BOSS
Wiesbaden’s Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers
features free movie night
Mondays at 6 p.m. for unaccompanied and single Soldiers
at the Warrior Zone on Clay
Kaserne. Sept. 24 from 6-9
p.m. is a free Italian dinner
hosted by the USO. Call civ
(0611) 143-548-9815 or stop
by the Warrior Zone for more
information.
Community
Information Exchange
The next CIE will be held
Sept. 30 from 9:30-10:30 a.m.
at the Community Activity
Center (Little Italy). The community is welcome to attend or
follow along on the “Garrison
Wiesbaden” Facebook page.
See slides at http://www.wiesbaden.army.mil/sites/news/
CIB/CIB.pdf.
New Thrift Store hours
Starting in October, the Wiesbaden Community Spouses
Club Thrift Store on Mainz
Kastel Storage Station will
be open from noon to 7 p.m.
on Thursdays. This change
will be a temporary test of the
new hours until November.
Fall and winter consignments
are welcome starting Sept.
15. For more information,
contact Pamela Bartelle at
civ (06134) 188-838, email
wcscthriftshop@yahoo.com or
visit “WCSC Thrift Shop” on
Facebook.
Chapel happenings
Wednesday Night Alive at
Hainerberg Chapel started Sept.
16 with dinner and discipleship.
Dinner served at 5:30 p.m.
and the class will be from 6
to 7 p.m. Classes offered are
kindergarten through second
grade, third through fifth grade,
teens, adult study and women’s
study. Watch care is available
for children younger than five.
RSVP at mil 584-5170 or civ
(0611) 143-548-5170.
Magic the Gathering
The Wiesbaden MTG Playgroup holds Friday Night
Magic starting at 6:45 p.m. at
the Wiesbaden Entertainment
Center in a variety of formats.
Check out www.facebook.com/
groups/USAGWMTG/ for more
information.
small 2.5-inch round photo of
a favorite memory. The cost of
the event is $8. To register in
advance, email insideoutwiesbaden@yahoo.com. The first
110 girls to register for the event
will receive an “Inside Out”
goodie bag.
ACS offerings
Army Community Services offers Food for Financial Thought classes Sept. 16
through Oct. 28 at the DFAC
Conference Room on Clay
Kaserne; Budget Sept. 30;
TSP Oct. 14; and Staying
Out of Debt Oct. 28. Family
Readiness Group training is
Sept. 29, with FRG Key Caller
training from 10-11:30 a.m. and
Treasurer training from 12-2
p.m. FRG Leader training is
Sept. 30 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Scream-free Marriage classes
are offered Oct. 7-8. For more
classes and more information,
stop by ACS on Hainerberg or
call mil 548-9830 or civ (0611)
143-548-9830.
Soldier for Life
Oktoberfest Open
House
Soldier for Life-Transition
Assistance Program will host
an open house Oct. 8 from 10
a.m. to 2 p.m. to orient and
provide awareness of transition services and information
to service members and their
Families. The event will take
place at the Soldier for Life
center, Bldg. 1023E on Clay
Kaserne. Resume classes,
finance planning, Veterans Affairs benefits, higher education
and entrepreneur. Soldiers and
their Families can learn how to
access higher education while
meeting school representatives
dressed in traditional Oktobertfest attire. Bavarian-inspired
snacks will be offered as well
as the chance to win door
prizes. For more information
call SFL-TAP at mil 548-1304
or civ (0611) 143-548-1304.
Cub Scouts welcome
you
Are you a boy entering first
through fifth grade interested
in having fun? Cub Scouting
is a fun and exciting activity for boys aimed at building
character and citizenship while
developing personal fitness.
Email pack65wiesbaden@
googlemail.com for more
information about Scouting
opportunities with Pack 65.
Red Cross classes
Red Cross Wiesbaden offers
Standard Adult and Pediatric
Frist Aid/CPR/AED course
Oct. 3 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The
cost is $55. For more information, visit “American Red Cross
Wiesbaden” on Facebook, call
mil 548-1760 or civ (0611) 143548-1760 or email wiesbaden@
redcross.org.
Customer
Appreciation Day
FMWR hosts a Customer
Appreciation Day Sept. 30
from 2-5 p.m. at the Wiesbaden
Entertainment Center. There
will be food, crafts and more.
Girl Scouts “Inside
Out” project
The Girl Scouts of Wiesbaden host a Silver Award
project open to all girls in the
community, focusing on emotions, transition and coping
skills Oct. 4 at the Tony Bass
Multi-purpose Center at 1 p.m.
There will be guest speakers,
crafts, activities, followed
by a showing of the movie
“Inside Out” at 4 p.m. Parents
and siblings are invited to attend the movie by purchasing
tickets at the door after girls
attending the event have entered the theater. There will be
snacks, raffle prizes, books and
pamphlets and special “Inside
Out” patches for $2 for the first
100 girls. Attendees are asked
to bring a white t-shirt and a
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News and features
5th Signal Command trains with
dragons
Photos by Master Sgt. Christina Ilarraza
Photo left: Dragon boat coach Lucio Drovandi steers a
dragon boat full of 5th Signal Command Soldiers during
an early morning PT session Sept. 11 on the Schierstein
Harbor. The practice was a unique opportunity to PT on
the water. Photo above: Members of 5th Signal Command
row a dragon boat as part of PT Sept. 11.
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Island Dancers perform at fest
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Photo by Shayna Brouker
The Island Dancers, made up of USAG Wiesbaden community members, perform
a traditional Hawaiian dance in front of an enthusiastic crowd at the International
Summer Fest in downtown Wiesbaden Sept. 12. The festival featured food, music and
dancing from countries around the world.
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“It’s amazing what’s going on here. I don’t have to
tell you how complex it is,” he said. “It’s one of the first
things we talk about at the Pentagon every morning.”
He also addressed some of the initiatives on the
horizon, such as ensuring more certificates and licenses
cross over between the military and civilian sectors
through the future Army University, ensuring more
Soldiers exiting service have smoother transitions
to civilian life. He aims to get more courses at the
Sergeant Major Academy to earn master’s degree
accreditation, and noted the U.S. Army has the most
trained and educated enlisted force in the world, even
among sister services.
He touched on the drawdown, which will see the
Army shrink from 490,000 to 450,000 Soldiers in the
next few years via standards-based quality assessments.
“It will erode trust in our ranks if we tell the wrong
Soldier to go home,” he said.
But above all, he wants Soldiers to take care of their
own and embody the ideal of being a “Soldier for Life”
— a “billboard” — to combat the perception among
the American public that Soldiers are low-skilled.
“Not everyone in America likes a Soldier, but they
know in their heart they need a Soldier,” he said. “It’s
your job to project that presence every day.”
Sgt. Maj. of the Army Daniel A. Dailey speaks to Soldiers at the Tony Bass Auditorium Sept. 8.
“We have to take care of Soldiers every day until in the world.”
the day they leave,” he said. “That happened to Spc.
The stop was part of Dailey’s tour of the USAREUR
Dailey in 1992 in Schweinfurt. Someone else saw theater. Dailey took questions from several of the 250
potential in me. You could fire me, you could kick me Soldiers in attendance, ranging from questions about
out and I’ll still say this is the greatest organization maternity leave for Soldiers to the promotion process.
9/11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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“We realized we were no longer invincible to everyone, and
everyone else knew it,” recalled Garrison Commander Col. Mary
Martin, who was the keynote speaker. “But we are resilient. We
pulled together to forge an unbreakable bond.”
Martin took time to message the Strong Europe ethos as a
reminder that “freedom isn’t free.”
“Bad things happen but we’re ready to combat them together,”
she said. “We’re excited to have Gen. Klink here to show our
strong partnership with Germany.”
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Sports and leisure
Sports shorts
Fitness Center closed Sept. 26-27
The Wiesbaden Fitness Center will be closed
Sept. 26-27 while the staff moves workout equipment to the Functional Fitness Annex, adjacent to
the Strong Europe Cafe Dining Facility. The annex will open Sept. 28 with the same hours as the
fitness center (Mondays to Thursdays 5 a.m. to 9
p.m.; Saturdays, Sundays and training holidays 8
a.m. to 6 p.m.). The fitness center will also reopen
Sept. 28 while work continues in the closed-off area
where contractors are working to repair that portion
of the facility impacted by a massive water leak.
USAG Wiesbaden takes
part in city’s 25-Hour Run
Youth bowling league
The Wiesbaden Youth Bowling League is open
to youths ages 5 to 20 and practices every Saturday
from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wiesbaden Entertainment Center. Members can bowl in league
competition and receive coaching from a bronzelevel training bowling instructor at no additional
cost. The first day of bowling is Sept. 12 and the
season runs through April 2016. This league is
United States Bowling Congress-sanctioned and
all members receive a bowling shirt. All youths
have a chance to win scholarship money that they
will be able to use when they go to college. There
is a one-time registration fee of $18 and $8 per
week, which includes three games, rental shoes and
instruction. For more information, contact Danny
Berardi at mil 565-2021 or email danny.c.berardi.
civ@mail.mil.
Free yoga and Zumba at ACS
Army Community Service offers free yoga
classes every Tuesday at noon at the ACS cafeteria
and free Zumba classes Monday and Wednesday
at 9 a.m.; Wednesdays at 4:30 p.m.; and Tuesdays
and Thursdays at 9:30 a.m.
Boot camp
FMWR offers Boot Camp Oct. 19 through
Nov. 24 Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9 a.m. and 6
p.m. People of all levels of fitness are welcome
to participate, and classes will feature an hour
of intense cardiovascular endurance mixed with
muscle-building exercises. The classes consist
of six weeks of completely different sessions.
One week will focus on cardio, one on musclebuilding and all six will focus on core. The cost
is $120. Contact FMWR at (0611) 143-548-9830
for more information or stop at the Clay Kaserne
Fitness Center.
Photo by Shanya Brouker
Runners take off at the start of the annual 25-Hour Run in the Wiesbaden Kurpark Sept. 12.
Members of the USAG Wiesbaden community fielded one sport team — the Road Hazards, who
managed 238 laps — and four fun teams. The Wiesbaden military community’s top fun team was
Fast As the Wind, putting in 300 laps to claim 46th place out of the 63 fun teams. Americans Chris
(with 5th Signal Command) and Donielle (with Andrews Federal Credit Union) Wolfe both ran the
entire 25 hours on their own — Chris finishing 128 laps and Donielle 126 laps. A lap around the
Kurpark is just short of a kilometer.
Photo by Karl Weisel
Runners take part in
the 25-Hour Run in the
Wiesbaden Kurpark Sept.
12. The event raises money
to promote athletics.
5k Zombie Run
FMWR hosts a free 5k Zombie Run/Walk at
Clay Kaserne Oct. 31 from 9-11 a.m. Come in
costume to match the volunteers dressed in the
spirit of Halloween. Register the day of the race
from 7-8:30 a.m. for the chance to pick up a free
commemorative t-shirt while supplies last.
Fitness Center dress code
Patrons of the Wiesbaden Fitness Center should
be aware there is a dress code. For example, ACUs
are permitted only during lunch hours from 11:30
a.m. to 1:30 p.m., shorts should be longer than
finger tip-length when arms are straight alongside
the body, and exposed midriffs are prohibited.
For details, visit the FMWR website at http://
wiesbaden.armymwr.com/europe/wiesbaden/ and
search “dress code.”
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Sports and leisure
Double the fun
More than 40 hard-charging athletes
turned out for the Wiesbaden Duathlon
Sept. 19, despite a wet, gray sky. After
running 10 miles and biking 20 miles,
Richard Gifaldi was the first across the
finish line in two hours, eight minutes
and 57 seconds. Eddie Johnson was second in 2:14:26 and James Snyder was
third in 2:15:18.
Photos by Karl Weisel
Wiesbaden Harvest
Festival
Visitors can buy fruits and vegetables at a farmers’ market Sept. 26-27
on the green part of the Warmer Damm
on Wilhelmstrasse at which producers
of agricultural goods and associations
will be presenting themselves, and exhibiting andselling fresh produce from
the fields and the garden. In addition to
musical entertainment, useful information about agriculture and crafts will be
offered. Visit www.wiesbaden.de for
more information.
Pumpkin festival
From the the world’s largest pot of
pumpkin soup to the biggest gourds
around, pumpkin lovers can see and
taste it all at the Kuerbis Austellung in
Ludwigsburg Sept. 26-27 and Oct. 4
near Stuttgart; admission is 8.50 euro
for adults and 4.20 for children between
4 and 15 as well as students with a
valid ID. Visit www.kuerbisausstellungludwigsburg.de for more information.
Frankfurt on Foot tours
Discover Frankfurt on foot with
tours in English led by a military vet-
Things to do
row and spend a few hours wandering
through the orchard. In September Appel
Happel is open every day. The Mainzer
Apfelfest is Sept. 26-27 with pony rides,
games, a bouncy castle, music and of
course, apples. The website is www.
appel-happel.de.
Introduction to Buddhism
Photo from http://www.kuerbisausstellungludwigsburg.de/
Spectacular pumpkin arrangements
are one of the highlights at Ludwigsburg Pumpkin Festival.
eran. Military discounts are offered
365 days of the year. The tour meets
every day and lasts three to four hours.
Visit www.frankfurtonfoot.com for more
information.
Appel Happel orchard now
open
Come celebrate fall and pick some
fresh fruits, apples, grab a wheelbar-
Wiesbaden’s Buddhism Center
offers a thorough introduction to the
philosophy and strategy of meditating
as well as Buddhism itself in English,
Sept. 30 at 7 p.m. Join an interesting
and mind-opening journey to a place
inside your own self with the help of
a professional instructor who will be
guiding you the entire time. Visit www.
wiesbaden.de for more information in
German. Admission is free, donations
are welcome.
USO adventures
The Rhein-Main USO offers trips to
the Black Forest Sept. 26, Auerbach
Castle Knights’ Banquet & Tourna-
ment Sept. 26, Riesling Route Sept.
27, Oktoberfest Munich Express:
Closing Weekend Oct. 3, Natur
Pur: Hattenheim Wine Walk Oct.
3, Tongeren & Antique Market Oct.
4, Berlin Overnight Tour Oct. 10-12,
Cologne by Train Oct. 10 and Poland:
Pottery & Sight Seeing Oct. 17-19.
Stop by a USO or visit www.uso.org/
rheinmain for more information.
FMWR trips and tours
Wiesbaden Outdoor Recreation
offers trips to Oktoberfest, Munich
Overnight and Neuschwanstein
Castle tour Sept. 19-20, Amsterdam
Biking and Nightlife Tour Sept. 26-27,
Tropical Island Galaxy Sept. 26-27,
NFL London-Miami Dolphins &
New York Jets Oct. 2-5, Oktoberfest
Express Oct.3, Paris Express Oct.
17-18, Denmark’s Capital: Copenhagen Oct. 23-25, Brussels Express
Oct. 31, London Overnight Nov. 6-8,
Krakow, Poland Nov. 11-15, Venice
Pre-Holiday Shopping and Sightseeing Nov. 13-15 and Prague Overnight
Nov. 21-22. Call civ (0611) 143-5489801 for more information.
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Schools page — Partners in education
CYS, WMS team up in STEM thanks to grant
it — also to get kids interested in other
things that they might not otherwise be
exposed to in school.”
In addition to aviation/astronomy,
Wiesbaden Middle School students
students are exploring aspects of
are leaving the classroom to explore
automotive engineering and the medical
different aspects of Science, Technology,
profession, said Richburg, a former
Engineering and Mathematics, thanks to
teacher with a master’s degree in
a $10,000 grant from the Installation
educational technology who devised
Management Command.
the Career Education Exploration
Seventh-graders recently built and
curriculum for the CYSS My STEM
tested model airplanes, using their
Future Program at the Teen Center.
math skills while constructing and
“The biggest thing about the STEM
testing the aircraft, in the semesterworld is that in the future there will not be
long collaborative effort between the
enough Americans to fill STEM jobs,”
school and Wiesbaden’s Child, Youth
Richburg said. “We want to show these
and School Services.
students that STEM is fun and relevant
“The focus of the grant was on the
to their lives.”
STEM program,” said Kristi Richburg,
“IMCOM came to us and said ‘we
technology laboratory program associate
want to develop some synergistic
with the Wiesbaden Teen Center. “It’s
partnerships between the schools and
important that we continue that spirit
the Teen Centers,’” said Peter Witmer,
of exploring and fun that students
U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden school
experience
liaison officer.
d u r i n g “It’s important that we conWith the goal of
elementary tinue that spirit of exploring
exciting students
school in
and fun that students expe- about the STEM
the middle
rience during elementary
fields, CYSS and
school
school in the middle school school officials
years.”
worked together
years.”
“It’s
to devise a diverse
something
program showcasing several potential
to augment what they learn in school,” careers which garnered financial support
said Carlos Tana, a child and youth from IMCOM.
program assistant, “giving them another
“We partner with the middle school
avenue for exposure and learning to do a variety of projects,” said Aaron
about careers in science, technology, Chapuis, CYSS youth program director.
engineering and math. … If you awaken
As part of the collaborative effort,
that interest, some of them will find out students will visit the Frankfurt
an early age that they have an aptitude for International Airport, Landstuhl
By Karl Weisel
Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation
Marketing Office
Carlos Tana (right) measures the distance of a plane’s flight during the
STEM session at the Wiesbaden Teen Center.
Regional Medical Center and one they’ll have a stronger feeling for it,”
other similar STEM-related business said fellow Wiesbaden Middle School
or organization.
language arts teacher Jim Dilfer. “This
“Kristi wrote all of the lesson is the age to reach them. I think it’s a
plants to tie in with what great thing — getting them interested
the middle school is with hands-on activities. The kids are
teaching,” said Chapuis. going to learn a lot.”
“It’s fun,” said seventh-grader
“This is more evidence
of the great partnership Jazmine Ford. “I appreciate the
between CYSS and the interaction between the youth center
schools.”
and the school.
A side benefit of the project is
“ I t h i n k i t ’s a
great project,” said introducing youths to the many CYSS
T h o m a s D a v i s , a programs and opportunities available
Wi e s b a d e n M i d d l e to them outside of school.
School social studies
“A lot of the seventh-graders
and Spanish teacher, haven’t been in here (the Wiesbaden
who accompanied his Teen Center) before,” said Richburg,
seventh-graders to the explaining that the STEM effort also
Teen Center. “I’m so glad introduces them to CYSS and Parent
that the base offers all Central Services.
these opportunities for
Witmer thanked the many volunteers
the kids. This is really a throughout the STEM world, such
tight-knit community.”
as experts from the European Space
“I think it’s going Agency, who serve as mentors and
Kristi Richburg, technology laboratory program associate with Wiesbaden Child, Youth to develop interest in presenters. “It’s a huge collaboration,”
and School Services, helps youths plan and construct their aircraft at the Wiesbaden STEM and aviation — he said.
Teen Center.
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News and features
Running and gunning championship brings nations to Canada
Story and photo by
Master Sgt. Michel Sauret
Special to the Herald Union
As he grabbed the ammo can, he hoisted it with ease.
“Oh, it’s not that heavy,” Staff Sgt. Jason Godel
said with relief. His rifle slung across his back and his
pistol holstered above his hip as he moved.
But as he took a few more steps, the eight days
of running and gunning suddenly caught up to him.
“Wait a minute. Now it’s getting heavy,” he said.
“Put it on your shoulder,” said Chief Warrant Officer
Two Andy Knote. “Don’t cramp up your fingers carrying it by the handle. We’ve still got pistol to shoot.”
They each carried a can along 600 meters of gravel.
Not a huge distance, but already they had traveled
5.6 kilometers while carrying 10-gallon jerry cans,
dragged a 75-kilogram dummy across 100 meters
of grass, and shot various targets and plates between
runs. The dummy itself was so dislocated and awkward that Knote doubled it in half while trying to grab
hold of it. For a moment, he looked more like he was
pile-driving the dummy into the ground, rather than
trying to rescue it.
Finally, after 7.4 kilometers of distance, which
included three rifle lanes, two pistol lanes and a lot of
rock-and-roll and country singing from Knote to stay
motivated, the two Soldiers crossed the finish line in
a sprint. Covered in sweat, they peeled off their vests
and helmets, and chugged liquids to cool off.
“The hardest part is the mental game. It’s telling
yourself that this is going to suck, but it’s going to
suck only for so long, so you just keep on going,” said
Knote after catching his breath.
This event, called the Rifle Military Biathlon, was
just one of more than 30 combat-style matches in the
2015 Canadian Armed Forces Small Arms Concentration, or CAFSAC. Knote and Godel are members of an
eight-man International Combat Team from the U.S.
Army Reserve competing in this year’s international
championship, held in Ottawa each year.
The Canadian Armed Forces hosted the matches
and invited multiple allied military teams to compete
from around the world. This year, more than 250
Soldiers from Canada, Britain and the United States
formed approximately 20 teams to see how they stack
up against worldwide competition. Other international
combat events are also held each year in Arkansas,
Africa, Australia and England.
“Every few months, there’s another world championship and the best military combat shooters come
and compete there. So you’re testing yourself against
the best,” said Master Sgt. Lance Espinosa, U.S. Army
Reserve combat shooter from Skandia, located in the
Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
However, competitors said this Canadian championship was more physical than some others. All
of the matches here incorporated running or military
movement before engaging targets. For most of the
traditional combat rifle matches, Soldiers ran 100
meters from one berm to the next and shot targets
either standing, kneeling or in the prone depending
on the scenario.
The competition was held at the Connaught Ranges,
with nearly 180 total pistol and rifle lanes combined.
The rifle ranges go as far back as 900 meters, and the
Canadian atmosphere often creates mirages that pose
a challenge to its shooters. Plus there are crosswinds
U.S. Army Reserve International Combat Team competitors run 100 meters to the next firing berm
alongside British and Canadian soldiers during a Rifle International Match as part of the 2015
Canadian Armed Forces Small Arms Concentration at the Connaught Range outside of Ottawa,
Canada, Sept. 15, 2015.
that make it seem like air is moving one way instead oriented.
of the other. All of these factors add to the mental
“Oh my goodness. Can I please breathe,” joked
stress Soldiers endure when trying to hit targets 500 Espinosa about all the running they had to do from
meters away.
berm to berm to engage targets.
During matches, rifle engagements varied from
Espinosa is half Canadian himself, so he felt right at
‘deliberate’ (shooting 10 rounds in 60 seconds), to home competing among his “neighbors to the North.”
snaps (targets popping up) and movers (targets moving He actually likes to remind people that because he
horizontally across the berm). Overall, the competi- lives in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, he had to
tion included day and night fire with rifles, pistols and drive South from where he lives to come to Ottawa.
light machine guns.
Yet, coming to one of these championships is
By the end of each day, competitors hung their not like going to a typical Army qualification range.
uniforms and battle gear on fences or their vehicles Soldiers performed a tremendous amount of training
to dry off and air out the smell of sweat.
— both physical and marksmanship — leading up to
“The international combat matches, in my estimate, this. Espinosa himself lost 15 pounds before coming
are the closest thing we can come to a combat shoot- here to get in shape. Knote talked about the thousands
ing environment without actually being shot at,” said of dry fire repetitions he practiced at home aiming his
Knote, who lives in North Chicago.
rifle at a piece of paper with a dot on the wall.
“Too often we say, ‘Well, it worked in combat.’ But
“You know what? The enemy is training to kill
I say, when you have a fire team on line with full battle us, so we have to train to kill them. By becoming
load engaging a couple of targets, who knows who is complacent and not training, we are putting our own
actually [shooting well]? This actually measures the brothers and sisters in danger, because I’m not only
individual marksman’s competence,” he said.
responsible for myself. I’m responsible for my guys
Later in the competition, each shooter went through around me, too,” said Godel, who lives in San Antonio
three dynamic pistol ranges, where they cleared rooms and is also a trainer with the 91st Training Division.
killing enemy targets while avoiding hitting hostages.
Godel and his team members are quick to remind
Each of those lanes was run with live rounds in con- fellow Soldiers that marksmanship is a perishable skill.
fined, tight environments. The lanes were timed, with It fades away if not practiced correctly and consistently.
penalized seconds for targets missed or hostages hit. And there is no magic bullet to the craft.
“Before 2009, the style of these matches was very
“Years ago, I asked a friend of mine, who was a
gentleman-like,” said Capt. Sean Gagnon, infantry very good combat rifle and pistol shooter ... ‘What is
officer for the Canadian army and the main range the secret to this? Where do you get the magic dust to
officer for CAFSAC.
sprinkle on yourself and the unicorn blood, or whatever
Gagnon has been involved with CAFSAC for more it is that (makes you good)?’ And he said, ‘There is
than 27 years between competing in it and actually no secret. It’s just the fundamentals.’ ... And he was
absolutely right. There is no secret pill. There is no
organizing it.
“[Back then], it was very belly-oriented in nature, magic potion. No spell you can cast on yourself. It’s
and it was very slow paced. You’d spend a lot of time just simply training and applying the fundamentals of
shooting from your belly [in the prone]. It was more marksmanship to every shot.”
Universally, that seems to be the answer to more
of a gentleman’s sport, like a round of golf,” he said.
But six years ago, it all changed. Top Canadian than shooting rifles. Every Soldiering skill requires
officials wanted to get more bang for their buck. training, repetition and constant practice. Every sucThey told Gagnon and his team: “Either reinvent the cessful outcome is achieved through hard work and
a focus on performance. It doesn’t matter whether
matches, modernize them or lose them.”
The style became a lot more physical and combat Soldiers train in Canada, Britain or back home.
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For your health
Warriors receive therapy through service dog training program
By Sgt. 1st Class Jon Cupp
Naval Support Activity
Wounded, ill, and injured warriors seeking to
treat many of the unseen symptoms of stress have
an internship at their disposal designed to help them
face those challenges through interaction with a few
eager canine companions.
The Walter Reed Wounded Warrior Service Dog
Training Program, or WWSDTP, internship provides
therapy while allowing military service members on
Naval Support Activity Bethesda, or NSAB, and Fort
Belvoir, Virginia, to train dogs, which will later be
given to other disabled warriors.
“What’s unique about the service dog training
program is that we work with clinicians here from
occupational therapists to recreational therapists and
social workers to set goals with the service members.
The goals will help them, as they train the service dogs,
to eventually transition back to the civilian world,” said
Carolyn Ford, a service dog training instructor for the
program, who hails from Lawrence, Massachusetts.
“Some of the specific goals that we help them
with include socialization, emotional regulation and
reduction of isolation, because a lot of times [wounded
warriors] will go to appointments and then go back to
their rooms, isolating themselves, so we want to get
them out and get them active,” Ford said.
“The program can help people, who have trauma,
depression, anxiety and stress [among other conditions],” said Col. Matthew St. Laurent, chief of occupational therapy/department of rehabilitation for the
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, and
a Portsmouth, New Hampshire native, who oversees
the program.
“We all know that through the human-animal bond
there is an endocrine hormonal production going on
called oxytocin which is a ‘feel good’ hormone,” St.
Laurent said. “So training a service dog can help someone, who may be going through PTSD or depression.
We know that it relaxes them and calms their nerves.”
Military service members are recommended for
the program by people on their care team to include
nurse case managers, primary care managers, occupational therapists, recreational therapists, or social
workers among others.
Once they are accepted into the program, the service
member goes to work with service dog trainers during
train-the-trainer sessions. For the first sessions, the
service members spend time developing a bond with
the dogs they’re training.
Over the course of the program, participants learn
how to groom the animals, brush their teeth, clip their
nails, check for any possible health issues, train the
dogs to ignore distractions and teach the dogs various
tasks that will allow them to assist veterans who have
physical disabilities.
Service dogs learn as many as 90 tasks during the
training to include picking up dropped keys, retrieving
things from the refrigerator, helping people undress,
open doors and turn off light switches among a host
of other duties.
One of the biggest aspects of therapy with regard
to training the dogs on commands involves emotional
regulation, a complex process, which includes the
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ability to regulate one’s state or behavior, said Emily
Mittelman, a clinical service dog instructor for the program whose family hails from Ambler, Pennsylvania.
“There’s more to the program than just the socialization piece, the participant in the program can
learn emotional regulation by being able to shift their
voice to do the correct tones for commands or praise,”
Mittelman said. “They are essentially re-training the
way they think about talking to people and dogs.”
The emotional regulation, which can help ease
stress and depression through mood adjustment, has
been compared to giving commands to the dogs in the
strong intonation of someone like actor and former
California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger but then
giving praise in a lighter, happy sounding intonation
like that of Mickey Mouse.
The program utilizes a positive tone as the dog’s
reward which instructors said keeps the dogs engaged
to continue training.
“We want to make sure that whatever task we
are training the dog to do that we’re giving positive
reinforcement so we are rewarding the dog for good
behavior,” Mittelman said. “Which means the dog is
going to want to do it over and over again.”
“The dog in training may not respond to you if you
display a depressive tone,” St. Laurent said. “A dog
attends to affection and loves when you cheer it on.”
Service dogs trained in the program are mainly
mobility dogs – those trained to help people who have
some form of physical disability such as an amputation.
According to St. Laurent, with many service
members suffering from survivor’s guilt, making it
back from combat when others didn’t, the program
offers a way for them to give back to fellow veterans.
“A lot of service members leave the battlefield with
a feeling of so much guilt that they may develop post
traumatic stress reactions,” St. Laurent said. “I can
tell them that I can’t erase their past experiences, but
maybe I can provide them some tools for living by
inviting them to train a dog for a fellow vet.”
The dogs used for the WWSDTP are loaned to the
program by a local non-profit organization, which
breeds the dogs specifically to be service animals.
The program receives Golden Retrievers or Labrador
Retrievers from the organization when the dogs are
about 16 weeks old.
Once the dogs complete the program at about
the age of two years old, they are returned to the
non-profit organization and partake in a graduation
ceremony, where they are placed with a wounded, ill
or injured veteran.
For Spc. Stephone Carmichael, an infantryman and
New York native, who is now a patient assigned to the
Warrior Transition Brigade-National Capital Region,
or WTB-NCR, the program was a way to help him
deal with a traumatic brain injury, also known as TBI,
suffered after being injured in an improvised explosive
device, or IED, blast in Afghanistan in July 2014.
“It definitely helps me in terms of my TBI as it helps
me to recall things better, especially when giving and
reciting commands to the service dogs,” Carmichael
said. “It’s also a pretty relaxing atmosphere and I like
working with the animals.”
“I’ve definitely benefited from the program. It
gives me a sense of accomplishment that I’m help-
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ing someone else while also helping myself with my
TBI,” he added.
When Staff Sgt. Steven Betancourt, a logistics
specialist and New York native, who is now assigned
as a patient with the WTB-NCR, was severely injured
in an accident at Kandahar, Afghanistan, in early 2014,
he suffered through the stress of a nearly debilitating
spine injury which left him with hip problems and
other major issues.
“Learning how to adapt when you’re healing is
a whole complicated process, dealing with changes
and how to go on with your future. It’s not easy but
whenever I get [stressed], I set up times to work with
the dogs,” Betancourt said. “When I leave [after working with the dogs], I’m happy, smiling and I have a
great time. When you come to work with the dogs
your frame of mind changes and everything becomes
very calm.”
Having a mobility issue himself, Betancourt said,
has allowed him to be uniquely qualified to assist in
training a mobility service dog.
“I’m not able to walk like the average person
anymore because I have a limp, and due to the spine
injury, I’m limited and will never run again,” Betancourt said. “So when I come here, I have the dog walk
at my pace, which is not the average person’s pace.
The dog has to learn how to adjust to me.”
“So once I leave, this dog will now be able to
help someone else with my condition because he’s
programmed to walk at a certain pace. It’s great to be
able to help a wounded warrior in that way.”
Currently, there are about 12 dogs being trained
in the WWSDTP by wounded, ill or injured warriors
at both NSAB and Fort Belvoir.
Bulletin board
At the movies Sep. 24 - Oct. 7 Movie plots
Editor’s note: Extensive renovations to improve
the Taunus Movie Theater began Jan. 12, and
through November, movies will be shown at Tony
Bass Auditorium (Clay Kaserne Bldg. 1043). The
movies listing was the most current at the time
of publication. Please visit https://www.shopmyexchange.com/ for the most up-to-date schedule.
On Oct. 4, a Family Package will be offered for the
showing of “Inside Out.” Admission is $8 and includes
the movie ticket, a small popcorn and a small drink.
Tony Bass Auditorium
© 2015 - Sony Pictures Animation / Photo courtesy of Movieweb.com
In “Hotel Transylvania 2,” Dracula and his
friends try to bring out the monster in his
half human, half vampire grandson in order
to keep Mavis from leaving the hotel.
© 2015 - Warner Bros. Picture / Photo courtesy of Movieweb.com
Thursday, September 24 —
Black Mass (R) 7 p.m.
Friday, September 25 —
The Intern (PG-13) 7 p.m.
Saturday, September 26 —
Hotel Transylvania 2 (PG) 4 p.m.
Sunday, September 27 —
Monday, September 28 — Closed
Tuesday, September 29 — Closed
Wednesday, September 30 — Closed
Thursday, October 1 —
Friday, October 2 — Closed
Saturday, October 3 —
The Martian (PG-13) 6 p.m.
Sunday, October 4 —
Inside Out (PG) 4 p.m.
The Martian (PG-13) 7 p.m.
Monday, October 5 — Closed
Tuesday, October 6 — Closed
Wednesday, October 7 — Closed
In “The Intern,” 70-year-old widower Ben Whittaker has discovered that retirement isn’t
all it’s cracked up to be.
The Intern — Ben Whittaker, a retired widower in his 70s, answers an advertisement
seeking senior interns at a Brooklyn startup
and soon finds himself in the middle of a
hurricane created by young company chief
Jules Ostin, whose online clothing business, which she started in her kitchen a
year and a half ago, has taken off and put
her in charge of 250 employees. Jules is
initially skeptical of bringing an old-timer
like Ben into the mix, especially since Jules
is juggling her business with a demanding
home life that includes husband Matt and
daughter Paige. But Ben proves invaluable
and wins over Jules with his hard-earned
wisdom and compassion, providing Jules
with much-needed guidance, as well as a
trusty friend, as she navigates life’s ups
and downs.
Hotel Transylvania 2 — Everything seems
to be changing for the better at Hotel Transylvania... Dracula’s rigid monster-only
hotel policy has finally relaxed, opening
up its doors to human guests. But behind
closed coffins, Drac is worried that his
adorable half-human, half-vampire grandson, Dennis, isn’t showing signs of being
a vampire. So while Mavis is busy visiting
her human in-laws with Johnny - and in for
a major cultural shock of her own - “Vampa”
Drac enlists his friends Frank, Murray,
Wayne and Griffin to put Dennis through
a “monster-in-training” boot camp. But little
do they know that Drac’s grumpy and very
old, old, old school dad Vlad is about to
pay a family visit to the hotel. And when
Vlad finds out that his great-grandson is
not a pure blood - and humans are now
welcome at Hotel Transylvania - things are
going to get batty!
Black Mass — In 1970s South Boston, FBI
Agent John Connolly persuades Irish mobster James “Whitey” Bulger to collaborate
with the FBI and eliminate a common
enemy: the Italian mob. The drama tells
the story of this unholy alliance, which
spiraled out of control, allowing Whitey to
evade law enforcement, consolidate power,
and become one of the most ruthless and
powerful gangsters in Boston history.
© 2015 - Warner Bros. Picture / Photo courtesy of Movieweb.com
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Joe Rodriguez gazes up at the remains of Spynie Palace in Elgin.
Clamoring for castles in Scotland
Story and photos by Shayna Brouker
U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs Office
For true history lovers, it never really gets old:
the feeling of stepping into a place where hundreds, maybe thousands of years, others like you
have stood, too. They lived, ate, played, worked
and died here. You wonder what it was like to be
them. The residents of such relics are long gone,
and the elements have waged war on their walls,
yet still they stand: majestic castles.
For admirers of olden times or parents just
looking for a place for their kids to burn off
some energy, the castles of Scotland are many
and magnificent. From Cawdor Castle, the one
where Shakespeare’s Macbeth took place to Spynie
Palace, where Mary, Queen of Scots was once
entertained, each one has a story.
This castle caller focused on those located in
the areas of Aberdeenshire and Moray in Speyside.
Balvenie Castle in Dufftown, one of the oldest
in Scotland, is right across from the Glenfiddich
distillery and once home to the formidable Comyn
family during the 13th century. They were toppled
by the famous Robert the Bruce because of their
alliance with the Black Douglases, who were then
taken over by the Stewarts.
Also near Dufftown is Auchindoun Castle. Like
others, it has been passed through various clans
with lots of fighting. It even inspired a folk song
called “The Burning of Auchindoun.”
Finally, Spynie Palace is set against the ram-
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bling backdrop of sporadic forests, clear fields
and what once was a marsh. It was the seat of the
bishops of Moray and essentially an entertainment center for those higher in the hierarchy, the
royals. A tour is not necessary, as signs point out
interesting features, such as the bowling green
and well. Hearths still stand in the dining room,
and you can climb the stairs to the top for a
360-degree view. It’s incredible and terrifying,
and the highlight of this castle.
Since those were the only two castles this
Scotland traveler was able to visit in four days,
a native Scot, Yvonne Farrel, was consulted on
the significance of castles to the average Scot.
“We’ve grown up with castles as common as
government buildings. Most people have visited
those castles, and there are a lot of them compared
to what you would find in France,” she said. “It’s
a reminder that once upon a time Scotland had its
own royalty separate from England’s.”
She said she’s visited five or six castles. She
visits Edinburgh Castle every time friends are
in town, but Stirling Castle is her favorite. It
overlooks a large battlefield perched up on a rock.
“It looks like it can stand on its own,” she said.
“It felt more realistic — I could imagine people
living in it. Edinburgh feels more like a fortress.
It’s in the middle of the city, built up around it.
For information on castles in Scotland that
are open to visitors, visit http://www.historicscotland.gov.uk/. A step back in time awaits you.
Balvenie Castle, while under restoration, offers a pleasant diversion from sampling whiskeys at Glenfiddich distillery across the street.
Photo above: A bird’s eye view of the ruins of
Sypnie Palace are the highlight of this tour.
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.S. first responders provide first aid to “victims” affected during the exercise, which to the ambulance. Photo above: Garrison Commander Col. Mary Martin
gives a mock press conference to “reporters” following the incident.
tive shooter and hostage scenario.
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A Mountain of Monkeys!
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onfession: I used to work in a
zoo (in high school). I would
say I was their best employee, but
the rest of the employees might
disagree. Details aren’t important. The important part is that I
worked at the zoo and spent early
mornings opening the gift shop
and listening to the animals wake
up for breakfast.
What were my favorite animals?
They were the Francois
langur monkeys,
who carried
Photo by Kelly Lauer
on each morning as if their sole job
was to wake the rest of the animals
from their slumber to announce a
new day had started. This experience left me with a fondness for
primates. So when a friend told
me that there is a “monkey mountain” in France only two hours
away from my house, I had to see
it for myself. One cannot hear of a
monkey mountain and NOT visit.
(You’re planning your trip as you
read aren’t you?) It is not a
mountain made of monkeys (as the name might
suggest), but rather a
mountain dedicated to the care and
habitation of the
Barbary macaque
species.
Arriving
The park of Mountain of Monkeys (La
Montagne des Singes)
itself is easy to get to
and has lots of free
parking. Upon entering, there are a
few playgrounds
where children
can pretend they
are
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themselves.
There is also a
self serve cafe
with snacks, ice
cream and wine
for those of us who
require a little liquid
courage either before or
after (or both) a monkey
encounter.
After purchasing tickets, we followed a path to the entrance gate
where an employee explained the
rules of the park (in English, German or French). They are generally
what you expect: don’t harass the
wildlife and offer only the supplied
popcorn with your hand fully extended. Also visitors are told not
to put the popcorn in their pockets, because the monkeys will go in
after it. There was also some talk of
the minimal risk of monkeys taking your personal belongings. The
guide continued to talk, but by that
point I was busy imagining myself
swarmed by hungry monkeys tearing at my clothes and pulling my
hair. For the record, that didn’t
happen.
Monkey madness
Inside the park a kind employee
handed us a small handful of popcorn and mutters something about
not feeding babies or holding food
close to your body. I handed all of
my popcorn to my husband. Better one of us be able to drive home
(or to the hospital) I figured. But
to my delight the visitors were like
old hats to the monkeys. They sat
perched on the timbers lining the
pedestrian path and affably waited
for a stranger with a (literal) handout. Everywhere we looked there
were monkeys perched in trees,
playing on the ground or “monkeying” around on signs and on water
toys. Small children squealed with
delight as they spotted monkeys
behaving not unlike themselves
and eating popcorn out of their
hands.
Ticket information
Hours and ticket prices for La
Montagne des Singes are available
on their website.
Beyond monkeys
The path in the park is about
half a mile and the whole experience lasts about an hour. However, if you’re making the two hour
trek, there are some other attractions in the area that can help
justify the drive.
• Eagle Mountain is located
adjacent to monkey mountain
and offers bird of prey shows. The
park was closed due to inclement
weather when we went (it seems
monkeys don’t mind the rain
but eagles and owls just aren’t
having it).
• Walk around Kintzheim Castle ruins (by the Eagle sanctuary)
and tour the museum inside.
• Spend time walking the timber-house lined streets of Kintzheim and do some antique shopping and wine drinking.
How to get there
Monkey Mountain is located
at La Montagne des Singes, Wick,
67600 Kintzheim, France. It is a 3
hour drive from Wiesbaden.
Author’s Profile: Kelly is a DOD
wife, devoted dog-mom, a mediocre cook, a whiskey aficionado and
an avid traveler who’s exploring the
Kaiserslautern area with dog and
husband in tow.
— For further info, visit: http://
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Today: Crêpes with
Quark filling
Preparation
FOR THE FILLING:
You will need to marinade raisins in rum, water, sugar and lime
juice a week before making this
dessert. Allow for a spoon full of
raisins, one teaspoon rum, a sip of
lime juice, one spoon of water and
1/4 teaspoon of sugar per person.
If you like you can also add a bit
of cinnamon.
Strain the marinated raisins.
Be sure to save the liquid for apple
pie or Apfelstrudel, or anything
else that calls for drunken raisins.
250 g of quark*, 6 spoons of
liquid cream (if you don’t have
liquid cream at home, no worries,
regular milk will work also), lime
juice and sugar.
FOR THE CRÊPES :
Allow 1 and a half spoons of
flour, 2 spoons of milk, 1 egg and
a bit of sugar per person. Margarine for the pan. If you like, you
can have vanilla ice cream and
whipped cream with the Crêpes.
In a bowl, mix the quark, milk
and lime juice. Add the sugar and
a dash of the raisin liquid to give
it added flavor.
Stir all the ingredients until
you have a texture like ground apples. Then add the raisins, stirring
carefully.
In another bowl, mix the flour
and the milk with a whisk to create a runny dough. Then add the
sugar and the egg.
Heat a non-sticking pan with
the margarine.
Put just enough dough in the
pan to cover it for a thin Crêpe.
Cook it slowly on low heat, turning it once it has a nice yellow
color. Don’t let them turn brown.
Place the Crêpes on a plate and
put them in a pre-heated oven
(low heat) to keep them warm
until all Crêpes are made.
Take one Crêpe add two
spoons of the quark filling and
roll the Crêpe. Add some vanilla
ice cream or whipped cream for a
really delicious dessert.
(If you are counting calories,
make a lighter version by using
fat-free milk and low-fat quark.
Replace the sugar with stevia or
something similar. And use lowfat vanilla ice cream and whipped
cream).
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Since opening their doors in 1987, Military AutoSource has
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Cirque Buffon
Fri, Sep 25 – Sat, Sep 26
Mainz-Kastel, Reduit
Cirque Bouffon celebrates its 10th anniversary this year with
an extra extraordinary show ‘Quilombo’ that will astound you
and your family. Musicians, artists and clowns are waiting to
entertain their audience on September 25 and 26 from 7:30
p.m., promising an action packed yet almost poetic experience themed “touching the heart and slowing down time.”
To get your ticket from €26, visit www.wiesbaden.de
Rochus market
the family can enjoy the great ambiance.
For more information, visit www.boppardtourismus.de
Fri, Sep 25 – Sun, Sep 27
Hanau-Großauheim, Rochusmarkt
The Rochus market will take place
from September 25 to 27 in HanauGroßauheim. This event is a popular and
successful street festival that attracts
many visitors who enjoy a variety of musical performances as well as activities
for children. For more information, visit
www.gewerbeverein-grossauheim.de
Harvest festival
Sat, Sep 26 – Sun, Sep 27
Wiesbaden, Warmen Damm
The harvest festival will be celebrated
from September 26 to 27 during the city
festival. There will be a farmers market on
both days where you can buy fruits and
vegetables. For more information, visit
www.wiesbaden.de
EVENTS
Automobile exhibition
Wiesbaden, Schlossplatz
The automobile exhibition takes place
every year during the city festival. From
September 25 to 27 on the Schlossplatz
in front of the town hall, you can view
more than 20 automotive dealers from
the region. For more information, visit
www.wiesbaden.de
Arts and crafts market
Wiesbaden, Mauritiusplatz
Visit the annual Herbstmarkt (fall market)
in Wiesbaden from September 25 to 27
starting at 10 a.m. on each day. Find exceptional arts and crafts, individual little
somethings and handmade products like
oils, candles, flowers arrangements and
much more with a program for children
and a great selection of food. Additionally, all shops are open on Sunday from 1
p.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, visit
www.wiesbaden.de
Wine fest
Fri, Sep 25 – Mon, Sep 28
Boppard, Marktplatz
Join the 76th wine fest in Boppard from
September 25 to 28. During these few
days you will hear live bands play and see
a firework display on Saturday. Don’t miss
Sunday’s big wine tasting where you and
Red wine fest
Sat, Sep 26 – Sun, Oct 4
Ingelheim, Burgmauern
Join the annual red wine fest in Ingelheim
from September 26 to October 4. This
romantic fest is around the castle walls
and offers a colorful program such as
live music on three different stages. You
will be able to try red and white wine as
well as sekt. For more information, visit
www.ingelheim.de
Sunday shopping
Sun, Sep 27
Wiesbaden, Lilien-Carré
Wiesbaden’s Lilien-Carré opens its doors
for you on Sunday, September 27, to give
you more time for shopping, since everyone knows there’s no such thing as
enough time to do so. The mall offers
free parking and kid’s entertainment on
top of hundreds of shops and restaurants
giving special offers and discounts from
1-6 p.m. Admission is free but you should
bring a credit card anyway. Just in case.
Oktoberfest Wiesbaden
Thu, Oct 1 – Sat, Oct 3
Wiesbaden, Restaurant Lumen
Wiesbaden’s Lumen restaurant invites
you to their very own Oktoberfest from
October 1 to 3. Live music and everything a proper Oktoberfest needs will
be provided on all three days from 6:30
p.m. including a variety of beers and traditional German food from Weisswürsten
to Bretzeln and much more. Admission is free. For more information, visit
www.lumen-wiesbaden.de
Oktoberfest Mainz
Fri, Oct 2 – Sat, Oct 3
Mainz-Kastel, Brauhaus Castel
If you cannot make it to the original Oktoberfest in Munich, celebrate at the Brauhaus (brewery) Castel in Mainz-Kastel
from October 2 - 3. With the tapping of
the kegs at 7 p.m. On both days typical
Oktoberfest music will be played by live
bands and the Bahia Dance Group will entertain the visitors. No admission! Please
call to reserve a table. For more info, see
www.brauhaus-castel.de or call 0613424999.
Chocolate and wine
Fri, Oct 2 – Sat, Oct 3
Eltville, Über den Dächern
I like wine and I like chocolate and I cannot imagine that these two together are
anything less than the ultimate gustatory sensation. Eltville’s Vinothek invites
you to a grandiose evening of tasty yet
exotic delicacies provided by the Confiserie Kunder and local vineyards. Email
info@eltviller-vinothek.de to register for
€36 including all culinary offers. Leave
your car at home and invite your friends
for a fun evening on October 2 or 3 from
7:30 p.m. For more information, visit
www.rheingau.de
SPORTS
Handball Champions League
Sat, Oct 3
Mannheim, SAP Arena
Mannheim’s very own Rhein-Neckar
Löwen are playing against FS Vive Tauron Kielce on October 3 at the SAP arena.
Don’t miss an exciting handball match
at 7:30 p.m., doors open at 6 p.m. Visit
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www.saparena.de to get more info and
buy your ticket from €10.
Hockey
Sun, Oct 4
Mannheim, SAP Arena
On October 4 the Mannheim Adler will
play against Thomas Sabo Ice Tigers.
The game starts at 2.30 p.m. Tickets
start at €13. For more information visit
www.saparena.de
CONCERTS
Radio Nation
Sat, Sep 26
Mannheim, Maimarkthalle
Experience a party/concert of a lifetime.
Come to Mannheim on September 26
and be part of Radio Nation. Artist like
ATB, DJ Falk and Woody van Eyden will
be on the decks. If you are looking for
a great way to spend the weekend join
the fun. The Party starts at 8 p.m. Ticket
price is €28. For more information, visit
www.nature-one.de
Johann Strauss Orchestra
Sat, Oct 3
Wiesbaden, Kurhaus
To celebrate 25 years of German Unification, the famous Johann Strauss
Orchestra is playing a benefit concert
on October 3. The show takes place
at the Kurhaus in Wiesbaden and includes musical masterpieces by Mozart and Beethoven, such as Symphony
No. 7 and more. Get your ticket from
€7 per adult. For more information, visit
www.wiesbaden.de
Stereophonics
Sun, Oct 4
Frankfurt, Gibson
Check out the Welsh rock band Stereophonics on October 4 in Frankfurt. Show
starts at 8 p.m. and ticket price is €29.50.
For more info, visit www.eventim.de
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Ford Scorpio, 1998, 4 door automatic,
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Good Year Ultra Grip Winter Tires with steel rims, 175/65 R14.
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Honda 2001, silver met, ABS, 5
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Wilhelmstraße 58-60
65183 Wiesbaden
Tel: 0611 / 1667 – 101
Fax: 0611 / 1667 - 102
email: info@paulaner-wiesbaden.de
Please visit:
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Schottstrasse 2
55116 Mainz
06131 – 6066 424
Across from the train station
opposite the Hotel Königshof
^ LIVE MUSIC
^ KARAOKE
^ BAR FOOD
^ LIVE SPORTS
^ BEER GARDEN
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Pumpkins, Pumpkins, Pumpkins…
– In the heart of the city –
Win great prizes with our jubilee drawing!
See www.hitscherhof.com for details
20th FARM FEST WITH CRAFTS MARKET
• More than 80 stands! • Culinary delights! • Corn Field Maze
• Pumpkin soup
• Pumpkin bratwurst
• Pumpkin cheese cake
• “Flammkuchen”
• Corn on the cob
HOFFEST
26 + 27 7p.mS. ept.
11 a.m. -
Hitscherhof
66506 Maßweiler
GPS: Lat. 49.247693
Long. 7.527141
0 63 36 - 83 99 89
between Rieschweiler and Thaleischweiler
LUMEN – the place to be.
Excellent food, regional wines and live-music every Tuesday,
Wednesday and Thursday. Cocktail happy hour on Saturday from 6pm.
Free booking on:
Phone 0611 / 300 200 Mail event@lumen-wiesbaden.de
www.lumen-wiesbaden.de
Your German-American flea market! - online and in print!
www.class-world.com
Opening Hours:
Mon– Fri 9.00 –19.00
Sat
9.00 –18.00
Special arrangements
possible
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65183 Wiesbaden
Tel.: 0611-30 21 12
info@gifts-from-germany.com
World’s biggest Cuckoo-Clock
CLOCKS • GIFTS • SOUVENIRS
www.gifts-from-germany.com
Full English Website incl. driving directions, payment methods etc.!
E
Tammy Drescher
Friedhofstrasse 10a • 65205 Wiesbaden
0157-58 244 862
SpaMassageWiesbaden@gmail.com
www.SpaMassageWiesbaden.com
Shamballa Bracelet - Purple/white, handmade, adjustable in size,
fits almost every wrist. Beautiful
FOR SALE
All ads and pics on class-world.com accessory for any occasion, any
outfit. Treat yourself to something
nice or bring a smile to your best
New Set of 4 Tires, $700/OBO, girl friends. €10, copongracz@
kgspang@hotmail.com, Michelin gmail.com
LTX M/S P255/65R17 108T,
Purchased/Shipped the Wrong Size Tires so looking to sell locally The Notebook from Nicholas
vice shipping back. Valued over Sparks - wonderful book!, €2, pic
$900 for the set, not counting on class-world.com, copongracz@
gmail.com
shipping costs.
L
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Tammy’s Massage & Pedicure
Oversized
view. Black
pictures
world.com.
gmx.de
T-Shirt "America", perfect condiCardigan from Re- tion, like new, size small! €5, co
and white stripes. For pongracz@gmail.com ***pics on
visit
www.class- class-world.com
€10. janina.wuttke@
Pumps, black, hardly worn, great
condition, size 9M!, €5, pics on
class-world.com,
copongracz@
gmail.com,
pics
on
classworld.com
Sandals "Anne Klein": Classy
s..., Sandals "Anne Klein": Classy
shoes, brown leather, great to wear at work or for going out at
night. Only slight signs of usage.
Size 9M, €5, pics on classworld.com, coemser@gmail.com
Shamballa Bracelet - Black/Gray,
handmade, adjustable in size, fits
almost every wrist. Beautiful accessory for any occasion, any outfit. Treat yourself to something nice or bring a smile to your best
girl friends. €12, copongracz@
gmail.com
military
IN GERMANY
Your community, your website.
+ event calendar + movie schedule
+ travel articles & videos + more
Do you have a favorite event that is
not listed yet? Let us know and we will
share it with your community!
MilitaryInGermany.com
Various music CDs for sale, all
from the 2000er years. Single
CDs from Nelly Furtado, Christina
Aguilera etc. for €3, music samplers like Bravo Hits and The Dome
€4. For a picture of the selection
see www.class-world.com. Contact janina.wuttke@gmx.de
Wine Rack/Holder, holds six bottles, attractive metal finish, fits perfectly in a small, narrow space.
$10; 0163-330-5535 or john@ad
vantipro.de
Shamballa Bracelet - Lilac/white,
handmade, adjustable in size, fits
almost every wrist. Beautiful accessory for any occasion, any outfit. Treat yourself to something nice or bring a smile to your best
girl friends. €10, coemser@
gmail.com
FURNITURE
Antique 100 y.o. German china
cabinet, matching dining table
with 4 chairs. See photo on KA
classifieds web page. Contact
Eric and Mia at 063759949674,
€950, eyates9761@aol.com
Wedding dress, €150 OBO, worn Antique corner desk. See photo
once, still happy, email me for mo- on KA classifieds web page. ConEric
and
Mia
at
re info: jennifer_tubler@yahoo.com tact
063759949674,
€150,
eyates9761@aol.com
Wedding gown/dress, half off the
original price, only worn once.
needs new zipper on side, but ea- Antique reproduction secretary
sily fixed by seamstress zipper desk. See photos on KA classiabout 10 to 15 inches long lacing fieds web page. Contact Eric and
in the back dress can be sized Mia at 063759949674, €120,
down (can be done on each side) eyates9761@aol.com
Size: German 46/48, US 14/16 Color: white Condition: worn once
(and still happy), €205 obo, call Black music rocking chair, $25,
016095222731, location KL.
purchased at mobel martin for
€60.
isabell_1_98@yahoo.com/
Youth Bedroom Set. Complete 5 017622987498
piece bedroom. Bed, desk, lighted corner/closet unit, & 2 shelves. Like new, Only 2 yrs old, no
marks/scratches, comes from
non-smoking home. Pics on classworld.com. $850 Luvmysaab95@
me.com
Coffee table, beechwood / glass,
$30, sikari@aol.com
Wardrobe, $225, hernandez.fc@
gmail.com, From Simba Mediterranean Furniture. 73" tall X 46" wiShamballa Bracelet - Brown/Cre- de X 26" deep. Add 6 inches at
me, handmade, adjustable in size, top and bottom for wrought iron.
fits almost every wrist. Beautiful
accessory for any occasion, any
outfit. Treat yourself to something Wooden bookshelf. See photo
nice or bring a smile to your best on KA classifieds web page. ConEric
and
Mia
at
girl friends. €15, copongracz@ tact
063759949674,
$150,
gmail.com
eyates9761@aol.com
"The frosty wild" painting,
30x30cm, price €35, Original with Wooden Cabinet with Glass
frame acrylic, location KL, call Door,
$45,
0151-262-078-60
0160-95222731
dk.bruner@yahoo.com
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JOBS
Antique Bench, with cushion seat, storage space and wheels.
See photo on KA classifieds web
page. Contact Eric and Mia at
063759949674,
€600,
eyates9761@aol.com
Looking for experienced tax preparers for Wiesbaden & Ramstein,
preferably H&R Block trained.
Contact Frank at eclemons@
hrblock.com
Beautiful wall system w/glass case & bar, €310, new price for this
was 2100 Euros (Segmüller) middle part with shelf is taller and reaches all the way down, we just lowered that part temporarily bar in
seperate picture can be places on
both sides comes with one extra
piece for media (horizontal), location KL, call 0160-95222731.
YARD SALES
PETS
There have been reports of
pets being sold from breeding facilities that are not managed at the highest professional standards. Please
choose your pet carefully.
Make sure you check the credentials of the people selling
the pet, and get proper paperwork showing shots and/
or other proof of healthy condition. For further advice,
consult your Veterinarian.
Mega Garage Sale,
Space
Available Kaiserslautern 108 Landstuhl 08:00-14:00 every Saturday in September. Reserve Hamster cage, used, asking $8,
space
@
laauministry@hot- must pick up in Rodenbach
mail.com
67688 017622987498
Cosmetic surgery - Free consultation
• Breast augmentation, lift and reduction • Liposuction/lipo transfer
• tummy tuck surgery • body contouring after massive weight
loss • male breast • botox • fillers • fat transfer (treatment of wrinkles)
Prof. Dr. Ralf-Thomas Michel
VAT-forms accepted • Free consultation
Member of German Society of Plastic and reconstructive Surgery.
Office - Phone: 06062 - 26 67 84 • Hotline: 0160 - 91 92 78 45
info@prof-dr-michel.com • w w w . p r o f - d r - m i c h e l . c o m
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Services offered:
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Orthodontics
• Crowns and
Veneers
• Implant Surgery
• Zoom Teeth
Whitening
• Wisdom Teeth Surgery
• Nitrous Oxide
• Saturday & Evening
Appointments
Caring, Friendly American staff
LOCATIONS
Wiesbaden Dental Care
0611-9887 26 50
Bahnstrasse 14
65205 Wiesbaden-Erbenheim
www.wiesbadendental.com
Ramstein Dental Care
06371-40 62 30
Poststrasse 1
66877 Ramstein-Miesenbach
www.ramsteindental.com
Certified American
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We accept VAT-forms • TRICARE preferred provider
Dr. Bianca Knoll • Savignystr. 61 • 60325 Frankfurt • Fon: 069-7422-7979
Email: info@dr-bianca-knoll.com • www.dr-bianca-knoll.com
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