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ADJUSTING TO LIFE DURING LIFESTYLE

How to keep from going cuckoo while cooped up with your kids, Page 3

HEALTH

Psychologists advise for coping during COVID-19, Page 4

TRAVEL

OUT PROCESSING

Germany’s most scenic spots, Page 12

Get your car clean, ready for POV shipping, Page 16

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health and coping during Story by Russell Toof As an increasingly larger number of people are home due to telework and other COVID-19 restrictions, how does one focus on their mental health during a worldwide pandemic?

“People are social animals and we’re used to being around others,” said Lt. Col. Emile Wijnans, the director of psychological health for Regional Health Command Europe. “If you’re feeling isolated, do what you can to reach out to people on a regular basis.

This is also an opportunity to reach out to folks that you haven’t touched base with in a long time.”

According to the Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress, stressors during a period of social distancing/ quarantine can include: frustration and boredom related to isolation, inadequate supplies and access to regular medical care, insufficient information, and fears about becoming infected and/ or infecting others.

“It’s very easy to have a misperception of things,” said Wijnans. “I recommend you limit your exposure

to social media and the news. You can alleviate stress by focusing on the things that are positive and what you can control.”

The CSTS also recommends that people take time to take care of themselves.

“It’s important to get what rest you can, eat well and exercise when possible,” said Wijnans. “These are normal things we tell people, but they really do in fact help.”

Wijnans also has recommendations on how to support children during this time.

“Maintain a structured schedule that they would be having at school,” he said. “Make sure to talk to you kids about coronavirus using factbased, science-based sources. Try to model for them a healthy response to what are uncertain circumstances.”

For more information on how to support your health and well-being during COVID-19, visit https:// www.cstsonline.org/ or https:// www.cdc.gov/.

Photo by Alexandra Shea Kristy Schoonmaker helps her daughter, Hailey, improve her reading skills at their home in Carthage, North Carolina, on March 11.

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By Lisa Helenius contributing writer • • •

You’re stuck inside.

Your kids are stuck in there with you.

Your palm is stuck on your forehead.

Schedules.

Kids need predictability and structure Even if your family’s daily routine seems “obvious,” it probably doesn’t feel that way to your kid. Post your daily schedule for everyone to see. If your child is very young, use pictures. For example, Wake-up, Use Bathroom, Eat Breakfast, Change clothes, Brush Teeth, Virtual School, etc.

Choices.

Feeling a small sense of control can keep tempers at bay. Give your child choices, even if they are two things you want (e.g. “should I make green beans or carrots for our dinner vegetable”). Let your child have full control of simple choices, like picking out his/her own clothes for the day or choosing the family board game.

Checklists.

Another way to help your child feel control is to give him/her little lists to check off and small built-in breaks or rewards: e.g. Do 5 math problems, then do 25 jumping jacks, then do 5 math problems, then run up and down the stairs 3 times, etc.

How to keep from going cuckoo while cooped up with your kids Limit Screen Time.

Yeah, yeah. That’s easier said than done.

A good place to start is a “first/ then” plan with screen time. For example, first doing an activity that involves interaction and engagement (like playing Uno or Hide and Seek), then playing a video game. Or, first read a book for 30 minutes, then watch a favorite show. Remember-turn all screens off at least 30 minutes before bedtime (longer, if possible), to prevent sleep disruptions.

Sensory Play.

Kids desperately need to explore with all of their senses. It’s hard to do this inside, but you can try some of these ideas: fill a plastic bin with dry beans and rice and hide little toys inside; hide coins in play dough and have your child dig them out; smear shaving cream on the table top and have your child draw pictures with his/her index finger; make a fort out of blankets; pull the cushions off the couch and play “crashing” games; have one child sit in a blanket and have a sibling pull him on a slippery floor; have one child sit in a laundry basket and the other child push him around to find toys (or just have your child push the laundry basket around for clean-up time).

Chores.

Make a chore chart, so that your child can earn screen time or other rewards. A separate chart for each child gives them a sense of ownership.

Movement.

School aged children need breaks from their school work. www.GoNoodle.com has some great exercises. Spend as much time outdoors as is humanly possible. Make afterdinner family walks part of your routine.

Mindfulness.

Kids need to feel a sense of calm. There are some great apps out there to help kids with mindfulness. Two that we recommend are “Calm” and “Breathe, Think, Do with Sesame.”

Author’s profile: Lisa is a practicing occupational therapist with over 20 years of experience. She currently is a partner at Growing Up Therapy. See https:// growinguptherapy.com for more information.

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PSYCHOLOGIST OFFERS ADVICE, ASSISTANCE IN COPING WITH STRESS FROM COVID-19 ISOLATION

By Eric Pilgrim

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FORT KNOX, Ky. — As cases of infected COVID-19 patients continue to rise across the United States, military mental health professionals are encouraging Soldiers, DOD civilian employees and contractors, veterans and families to seek help when needed and find ways to cope with the stresses of fear and isolation.

A psychologist at Ireland Army Health Clinic here is taking matters into her own hands to help patients get through the pandemic.

“I’m hunting people down,” said Dr. Laura Johnson. “I am literally contacting all my patients and saying, ‘When are we talking?’ because I know it’s such a stressful time.”

In an effort to help others, Johnson started a meditation group and yoga group online.

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a.m. on Zoom. She varies the sessions to keep interest.

“It’s just breathing,” said Johnson. “I do a guided meditation where I help relax your brain and your body, and you emerge from it feeling like you just took an hour-and-a-half power nap.

“Next week, we’ll do some progressive muscle relaxation, and then some guided imagery; it’s a 20-minute check-in every morning on Wednesday.”

According to Johnson, the yoga group sessions take place on Friday, start at 9:30 a.m., last 30 minutes, and involve a chair.

“I want everybody to be able to do it. I don’t want to do the Instagram pretzel yoga,” she said.

“All of this is meant to be something twice a week that people can schedule and look forward to, because scheduling and having that structure is probably an incredible coping strategy in and of itself.”

GROUNDHOG DAY, AGAIN. “People are talking about how it’s Groundhog Day,” said Johnson.

“As I sit here in my yoga pants, I don’t want to say, ‘It’s important to get up and shower and put on makeup and put on real clothes!’

That would make me a hypocrite.

“But getting up and making your morning as much as you had made it prior to COVID is really important,” she continued. “Get up, have your coffee or your tea, walk your dog; keep that structure.”

A report released earlier this month by the Office of Personnel Management highlighted the new reality of telework. In fiscal 2018, which ended Sept. 31 of that year, about 38% of the workforce at the Defense Department was eligible for telework. About 40% of that workforce teleworked in some capacity with 15% of overall SUMMER 2020

military and civilian employees working remotely.

Today, military and Defense elements have increased that number five to tenfold, according to the Pentagon. Johnson said a lot of people are beginning to struggle with having to work from home.

“It becomes mission creep because now all of a sudden your work laptop is on the kitchen table, and you’re always thinking about it,” she said. “That can become very stressful.”

The routine of shutting off the computer, gathering your things, getting in the car and driving home was once part of the workday, said Johnson. Because of this, she recommends finding some place in the home that can be declared as “the office.”

“I don’t care if you have to sit in your closet, if that’s the only place you have where it’s like you’re going to work, use it,” said Johnson. “Go someplace where you can shut the door and leave your day in there.”

I’M WORKING HERE! Added to the stress of working from home are all the home life stressors.

“Normally it’s just other colleagues who are coming by and wanting to chit chat, but now it’s the dog needs to be walked, and the kids need help with their schoolwork, or your spouse is working from home and you have different work ethics,” said Johnson. “Here, you’re having to be very structured, very professional, in your home.

“YOU CAN FEEL VERY TORN.” She stated that a recent conversation with a client revealed that civilian employees might be working more in telework than they would at the office.

“It’s always there. It’s hard to jump up and say, ‘I’ll get to it tomorrow,’ because — it’s right there,” said Johnson. “So I told her we needed to put fences around protected times. If you used to take a 30-minute break at noon to get outside and get some fresh air, then structure your teleworking that way, too.

Set a reminder on Outlook.”

Johnson admitted she struggles with this, having made a commitment to close the door to her office at the end of the day and leaving it closed until the start of the next day. She even has her husband hold the work phone, if necessary, to reduce the temptation to hop on it for a few minutes.

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“It’s there; it’s hanging on.

You think, ‘Aww, I could just do it now,” said Johnson. “But we’re not staying true to our structure, not staying true to those boundaries, and that’s what stressful.”

ANOTHER SNACK ATTACK. Johnson said another area that is becoming difficult for people working from home is food.

“I hear a lot of people talking, almost jokingly, about having to go on some kind of crazy restrictive diet when this is all done because people are just not eating like they should,” said Johnson.

Comfort food, as she called it, is not necessarily bad, according to Johnson.

“Carbohydrate-rich foods help us activate serotonin production, and that helps improve our mood,” explained Johnson.

Johnson recommended eating regularly scheduled healthy, wellbalanced meals each day and maintaining a sleep schedule that ensures getting enough sleep to fight off depression.

“People are worried about everything right now, so having an evening bedtime ritual is important — maybe getting off the computer, or the Facebook, or the cell phone an hour ahead of time works,” she said.

MOVE YOUR BODY.

can still be difficult to keep up with.”

Johnson said she has a client that has established a social hour with her family once a week through the Zoom app.

“They’re all sitting down having a snack and sharing about their experiences. It’s like a Sunday dinner, but virtually,” she said.

Johnson said she frequently shares that idea with others. The feedback has been well received.

“This is a really great time to relax our standards and to not put any pressure on ourselves,” said Johnson. “I get angry with these famous folks who say we should use this time to learn a new language or write a book.

No, we should just be okay with getting up and breathing on a morning.

We should make sure we don’t put any undue pressure on

Photo courtesy of retired Col. Fred W. Johnson Dr. Laura Johnson works with patients from her home office during the COVID-19 pandemic. She offers several ideas for how to cope during the stress of telework and health threats.

ourselves because this is not extra time,” she said, “this is emotionally draining every day.”

She recommended, instead, that folks take the time to develop some self-care hobbies around the home. If that includes writing a

book or learning a new language, all the better.

Editor’s Note: For more helpful suggestions, go to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention webpage at cdc.gov.

“That’s one of the reasons I wanted to start the yoga group,” she said. “I just wanted some movement. Gyms are closed.

People don’t have that healthy outlet that they had. Some people say, ‘I’ll take a walk around the block,’ but it’s very easily overcome by events.”

She chose yoga because of its slow movements and ability for a wide group to participate.

“We need to have movement built into our day,” she continued. “We’re not walking to our car, and walking to the parking lot; walking to our office.

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FIGHT BACK AGAINST SUGAR

symptoms as withdrawal from nicotine, morphine, and alcohol.

Many of us have used sugar as a reward for ourselves and our children.

It is convenient and readily available. Sugar is a mainstay in our holiday and birthday celebrations. So how is it possible to break free of the sugar addiction? Here are four important tips I have discovered during my own battle against sugar.

Don’t sweeten.

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Are you a coffee drinker? Do you make your cup a bit more tasty by adding artificial sweeteners? If so, start fighting your sugar addiction here. These artificial sweeteners can cause you to crave sugar the rest of the day. They also cause your brain to crave more calories throughout the day, which could result in weight gain. Furthermore, artificial sweeteners can actually change the way your body metabolizes sugar. In a nutshell, skip the artificial sweeteners starting first thing in the morning with that initial cup of Joe.

Water, water, water.

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I find it extremely difficult to resist sugar when I am dehydrated. One of the most important parts of overcoming sugar addiction is staying hydrated. You may think your body is craving food and sugar, when in fact it is really dehydrated. Drinking green tea is also a great way to counteract a sugar craving.

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Eat real food.

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By Megan Finley contributing writer

TIPS TO HELP OVERCOME THE CYCLE OF EXCESSIVE SWEETS

Before moving to Germany, I avoided sugar and refined carbohydrates like the plague. But now that I am living here, I find it hard to refuse all the amazing breads, pastries and carbohydrate-loaded wonderfulness that Germany has to offer.

I have realized that sugar truly is an addiction. While I realize sugar is not the best substance to eat all day long, it is a hard cycle to break. Studies have actually shown that intense sweetness can have a greater neurological reward than narcotics. Withdrawal from sugar can sometimes cause the same neurological

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Keep your diet loaded with nutritious foods. Keep plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, lean meats, nuts and eggs on hand and ready to eat. You should always eat a carbohydrate and a protein together or a fat and a protein together. Never eat fats and carbohydrates together. Eating this way will better regulate blood sugar, increase satiety, and promote better bodily absorption of nutrients. The bottom line: eating healthy, nutritious foods reduces sugar cravings.

Find an alternative.

Deal with sugar cravings by taking a walk, having a cup of tea, drinking a glass of water, having a handful of nuts, or eating a piece of fruit. Fill that sugar void by finding an alternative that works best for you. There is plenty of mind and body satisfaction in overcoming sugar addiction. If you fall off the wagon, climb back on.

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By Christina Lopez-Kimble USAG Ansbach Army Substance Abuse Program

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The U.S. Army Garrison Ansbach Army Substance Abuse Program would like to raise public awareness about the negative impact that high-risk drinking can have on the community, and to foster a culture that promotes responsible drinking and making healthy, low-risk life choices. ASAP is striving to especially highlight Alcohol Awareness this month for two reasons, in observance of the national campaign and because of the potential dangers presented by COVID-19.

If you were unaware, April is Alcohol Awareness Month. The national campaign was created in April 1987, partially to support local communities by ensuring that families have the resources, information and options available to address alcoholrelated issues. Its other purpose was to combat one of the crises during that time, alcoholism.

We find ourselves in challenging and historic times once again. The new crisis we are combating, COVID-19, is front and center. Over the last few months, the eyes of the world have been focused on the coronavirus. COVID-19 has been the topic of almost every conversation throughout households, boardrooms, hospitals and the media. During this ongoing battle, it is understandable why many may feel stressed and anxious for themselves or their loved ones. As the number of positive cases grows so does the uncertainty and panic some may feel. It is completely natural to feel anxiety when faced with the unknown.

However, reaching for a glass of alcohol can enhance your anxiety or make it more likely for problematic patterns of alcohol use to start or even continue.

Many are facing several significant challenges all at once. Lacking the understanding of the full capabilities of this virus, receiving contradictory information on television and

online, accompanied by the fear of losing your financial support can be extremely overwhelming. Some are also coping with grief from the loss of a family member, a friend, a battle buddy, a colleague, or a patient.

Isolation is yet another challenge many are faced with due to the world’s priority of flattening the curve and minimizing the spread of the coronavirus. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have advised that the best way to accomplish this is through handwashing, cough etiquette, physical distancing by keeping 6 feet away from others in public, staying home, and congregating in groups no larger than 10 people (3 people for Germany per Bavarian State Parliament General Order).

Why is alcohol awareness important during COVID-19? Is the community consuming more alcohol? The Ansbach community has garnered roughly $86,000 in alcohol sales alone over the last 40 plus days. During this time, it is important to recognize these challenges that you may face in order to avoid using alcohol to self-medicate, potentially increasing certain COVID-19 related risks. According to Alcohol Research: Current Reviews (2015), a number of studies have shown how excessive alcohol use can weaken your immune system and make you more susceptible to pneumonia, acute respiratory stress syndromes, and sepsis. In fact, acute binge drinking can also compromise your immune system. Practicing low-risk and responsible drinking is especially important during the COVID-19 pandemic. In times like these, the body needs to function at its highest levels in order to fight off the symptoms and decrease the potential harm of COVID-19.

If you recognize that you may need some help with coping strategies, please seek support. Stay connected. Connecting with others takes the pressure off and helps us through challenging times. Make connecting with others a priority. You'll realize that you are not alone. Talk to an older relative, a peer from work, a mentor, or a friend. It can be reassuring to hear about the methods others are using to cope that does not involve alcohol use.

If you need additional support, please contact your community resources like the Employee Assistance Program at 0964170-569-7900, Behavioral Health/Substance Use Disorder Clinical Care at DSN 314-5903600, On-call Chaplain at 09641-70-5263025, Military Family Life Consultants at 0162-953-1853 or 0173-604-5200, and the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at DSN 118 or 09641-83-118.

As the Secretary of Defense said, "We will get through this together, and we will emerge stronger and more resilient than ever before." “The Best Hometown in Europe!�

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Check in electronically with friends and family. Set up regular times to talk, host an online gathering, or even eat dinner together virtually to create a new sense of connection.

Make time for fun:

When you have downtime, how can you inject fun into your routine? Complete that old puzzle sitting on your shelf, learn something new, cook something complicated, play board games or even play online games with a friend across the country. Use your extra time in productive and fun ways.

Look out for others:

Check in with those who live alone or are particularly at risk for infection and be on the lookout for those in your life who may be a little too quiet. Text your neighbor or call someone in your community who may not have a social network to rely on.

Random acts of kindness may mean a lot to someone who is either lonely or simply cannot get out of the house.

Consider your own degree of loneliness:

If you are feeling lonely, get ahead of the game and reach out to someone you trust.

“The good news is that technology helps us stay connected these days in ways we couldn't have dreamed of 25 years ago,” says Thomas. Everyone is hunkering down around the world; it’s a shared experience and one that you can use as an excuse to reach out and connect.

Use more than email:

It can be easy to misread or accidentally ignore an email. Reaching out by phone and video chat to make sure you and your coworkers are on the same page can help maintain some of the strength of in-person communications and minimize misunderstandings.

Maintain a routine:

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longer kept to a regular schedule and don’t have the mental transition period that usually accompanies a daily commute. A routine can help make your day feel a little more normal.

Sleep:

Making sure that you go to sleep and wake up at consistent times is a critical component of a healthy routine. A full night’s sleep could also be an important way to avoid infection and stay healthy.

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Keep connected:

Exercise:

We may not all be able to run a marathon on our balcony but substitutes like jumping jacks or running in place can go a long way to releasing stress.

Practice mindfulness:

Mindfulness is a type of meditation aimed at focusing attention on the present moment without elaboration or judgement. Research has found that practicing mindfulness can lower depression, anxiety, stress, aggression and risk-taking behaviors. There are many DOD-approved applications for mindfulness available.

If you find yourself feeling overwhelmed by feelings of depression or anxiety, there are places to turn for active duty personnel, family members and veterans.

Research laboratories under the U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command including WRAIR, the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Disease and the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Development Activity, are working diligently on a range of solutions to detect, treat and prevent COVID-19, including a vaccine.

As these efforts progress and we take precautionary measures like social distancing, regularly washing hands for twenty seconds and getting a full night’s sleep to stay safe from COVID-19, it is more important than ever that we also take measures to protect our mental health and virtually reach out to those around us.

Coping with Isolation and COVID-19

By Samir Deshpande Nearly 400 years ago, the English poet John Donne said, “no man is an island entire of itself.” It was a clear articulation that we, as humans, do not live alone—we need culture, socialization and friendship to truly thrive.

The bonds we build between coworkers, family and friends are critical to high-performing teams. It’s one of the reasons why the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research develops, improves and validates trainings designed to decrease feelings of isolation and subsequently improve resilience, effectiveness and behavioral health.

“We are essentially social beings; units that harness that sense of social connection and that create a strong and positive emotional culture are more effective,” says Dr. Amy Adler, acting director of the WRAIR’s Research Transition Office, which bridges the gulf between laboratory and field to get research advances into Army training.

Yet working closely with others conflicts with the central tenet of preventing the COVID-19 pandemic: the concept of

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“social distancing”—or, remaining at least six feet apart from others—limiting gatherings to six or fewer people and staying home to the greatest extent possible. What happens when teams are not able to spend time together building that cohesion?

“There's lots of data showing that loneliness lead to multiple health problems such as depression, sleep problems, cognitive decline and a decrease in immunological and cardiovascular function,” says Col. Jeffrey Thomas, director of the Center for Military Psychiatry and Neuroscience at WRAIR, a translational and expeditionary effort designed to identify and mitigate brain health threats to Soldiers.

Says Thomas, “Some studies have even shown that loneliness is linked to mortality.”

While there is much that we cannot control about this pandemic—such as how long it will continue or whether our neighbors or coworkers are as diligent about handwashing and social distancing as we are—there are things we can do to mitigate stress, build resilience and make the isolation more bearable.

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Netcom DOD Civilian reflects

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By Enrique Vasquez FORT HUACHUCA, Ariz., The American public and the Department of Defense have not seen or experienced a crisis like COVID-19 since the Great Flu Pandemic of 1918.

Similarly, working remotely with your loved ones far across the ocean in a foreign country under lockdown orders just like you can often add other layers of concern and uneasiness.

However, for Jerry Deaver, an IT Specialist with Network Enterprise Technology Command, Command Business Office, there are always innovative ways to stay busy and connected with family in Germany.

“I have contact with my family daily via various social media platforms such as Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp. We typically talk via voice messages and on the weekend we do video chats, so we are grateful that we have access to various free social media applications,” said Deaver Like many DOD employees working from home, Jerry tries to make the best of the COVID19 crisis by using the technology platforms available to stay intouch with his wife Martina, daughters Jaqueline, Sharina, and Jeanine, and son Rodney.

“Since Germany’s time zone is currently 9 hours ahead of Arizona, it’s somewhat a challenge for my family. It’s not unusual for my family to start sending me encouraging messages at 2 a.m. to 3 a.m. when I’m still in bed and they are having breakfast,” said Deaver.

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As people and families around the world continue coping with the current pandemic, the Deavers have resorted to communicating on a daily basis and keeping each other informed about the COVID-19 crisis.

“We talk about the status of the COVID-19 situation, and we discuss how we look forward to seeing each other again soon. We strongly encourage each other to stay positive and continue praying for our safety and good health during this challenging time,” said Deaver.

Like any family, the Deavers are often concerned about what is happening to: with one another, even though they are oceans apart.

“They are worried and anxious, considering that COVID19 has spread rapidly across Germany and in the Rhineland Pfalz region where they are located. However, Germany has implemented very strict social distancing rules and stay at home policies. My wife is pleased that the German government is doing a good job of managing the COVID-19 situation, and are making every effort to ensure the safety and well-being of German citizens and guests, to include the U.S. military based in Germany,” said Jerry According to Jerry’s wife Martina she is concerned with what is happening in Southern Arizona where her husband lives and teleworks remotely.

“I am very interested on how the USA is handling the COVID19 pandemic, especially since

we see stories regularly on the German news about some of the challenges in the USA. I always want Jerry to tell me how they’re handling the situation in Arizona and this helps me feel more confident, and it validates for us that Jerry is doing well, considering the circumstances and sudden lifestyle impacts,” related Martina.

Aside from Jerry’s family worries, he also reflects on how the United States is addressing COVID-19. “I’m mainly concerned about what our government is doing to ensure its citizens are safe and better protected. I’m deeply concerned about how so many people are suddenly unemployed, to include some of my immediate family members,” said Deaver Jerry also worries about the people on the front-lines of the COVID-19 crisis.

“I pray every day for our first responders who are seemingly doing all they can to handle this crisis as well as protect themselves. I also think about our service members and pray they stay healthy since their sole mission is to protect our Nation; this is always at the forefront of my mind since I am an Army war veteran,” said Deaver.

Although worry and concern for each other are often at the forefront of the Deaver family, both Martina and Jerry try to take everything in stride as they try to maintain some sort of normalcy in an otherwise chaotic world.

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Photo by U.S. Army Martina Deaver, spouse of Jerry Deaver an IT Specialist with NETCOM a takes a quiet stroll with their dog Metro near a village on the outskirts of Mainz, Germany.

Photo by Photo by Enrique Tamez Vasquez, NETCOM PAO Jerry Deaver, a Department of Defense Civilian IT Specialist with Network Enterprise Technology Command (NETCOM), Command Business Office, teleworks from his apartment in Southern Arizona outside Fort Huachuca during the COVID-19 crisis.

and a good movie occasionally.

I started a VA fitness program 4 months ago and have lost over 40 pounds, therefore I am motivated to get out and walk daily to improve my health and fitness, while maintaining social distancing,” said Jerry “I appreciate it that Sierra Vista has many open spaces to take long walks, and to relax and view the beautiful landscape,” he added.

Likewise, Jerry’s wife Martina likes to take the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors near her home on the outskirts of Mainz, Germany.

“I like going on long walks with our dog Metro. This helps take my mind of the pandemic

and allows me to breathe and relax,” said Martina.

“Germany is ‘schon’ (beautiful) this time of year,” she added. “It’s springtime and everything is blooming in the Rhineland Pfalz region.”

Jerry remains hopeful he will get to see his family soon and hopes the COVID-19 crisis will be over soon.

“My family was supposed to come to Arizona to visit me in early May, but we’ve had to cancel their vacation plans.

They were obviously very disappointed, and initially somewhat depressed, but we’re remaining optimistic that they can visit later in the year,” said Deaver.

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Germany’s most scenic spots

By Monique Sampaolo MilitaryInGermany.com While Germany may not boast iconic spots like the Eiffel Tower or the Colosseum, it certainly does have its fair share of beautiful locations scattered throughout the country. Couples can picnic next to some of the most beautiful lakes in Europe or, opt to stay in a hotel nestled in the countryside with striking mountain views. Whether you are a couple, group or solo adventurer looking for outdoor adventures or quiet evenings spent strolling and sight-seeing, there is certainly something for you in these quintessential spots.

Bad Ems, Germany

Bad Ems is a small, beautiful town located in the picturesque region of Lahn Valley. While this municipality offers gorgeous views of the Lahn River and rolling green hills, it is most famous for its bathing resort, where couples can enjoy various spa treatments from different clinics. For exploration-minded couples, there are many outdoor activities, including water sports, cycling, golfing and so much more. This is the ideal spot for lovers looking to relax and decompress in some of Europe’s oldest spas. Also, as an added bonus, Bad Ems is home to a grandiose flower parade that takes place every year in August.

Bamberg, Germany

The town of Bamberg in Bavaria is said to be one of Germany’s greatest treasures. It is situated over seven hills that are populated with medieval churches that date back to the year 1004.

Not only does this area boast an abundance of vivid and historic architecture, but it also houses modern shops and boutiques, nine breweries located through-

out the city, an amazing nightlife scene and a world-class symphony orchestra. For the duo that loves to explore old towns and architecture but also enjoys the contemporary lifestyle, this is the perfect place to visit! Plus, if you’re looking to tie the knot, hosting a destination wedding here would provide a great number of historic churches to choose from as a unique setting!

Neuschwanstein Castle

One place in Germany that the locals believe to be “impossibly romantic” is the Neuschwanstein Castle, located on the top of a hill in a small town in Bavaria. Once used as a place of refuge for the king, it was opened to the public shortly after his death in 1886.

Whether you choose to visit in the summer or winter, you will be taken aback by its beauty. Not only is the castle itself breathtaking, but it also offers amazing views of the area around it. There is a path located right next to the castle that can transport you on an easy trip right into the Alps, or you can simply enjoy picturesque views of the surrounding hills and the Alpsee Lake situated in the valley below.

The Romantic Road

If the dreamy views of this historic Neuschwanstein Castle interest you, then taking the “Romantic Road” up to see it would be the perfect option for you! This route is located in southern Germany between the towns of Wurzurg and Fussen, and is about 200 miles long. This long trip enables you to take in every view of “quintessential” Germany: numerous antiquated towns, castles and mountains can be found throughout the journey and are sure to get you excited to reach your destination of Neuschwanstein Castle.

Whether you and your sweetie are looking for an adventurous time to bring you closer together or just want a few days to relax and unwind, the options are endless in

Germany. Romance is just around every corner; from quaint towns that are bursting with culture to the snow-covered Alps and establishments of Old-World royalty, Germany is a one-of-a-kind dream destination!

The perfect backdrop

All of these places serve as the perfect backdrop to a brief but memorable weekend getaway for the two of you, or perhaps you can even renew your vows in one of these storybook locales.

If you’re hoping to take your first trip down the aisle while in Germany, it is important to learn the legal rules prior to the ceremony. Furthermore, if you plan on having your stateside friends and family attend, make sure to give them fair warning so they can book their tickets well in advance.

To cut down on mailing costs, either consider having an emailed invite or, if you’re more old-fashioned, order them online and have the stationary delivered to a loved ones in the United States. To make your friend’s life easier, work with a company like Envelopes.com or David’s Bridal that will cheaply print the wedding invitations’ envelopes so your friend doesn’t have to labor away handwriting the addresses.

Regardless of whether you’re looking for a romantic German destination for the “big day” or just an average Saturday, you’ll be enchanted by the dramatic natural scenery, majestic history and the intimate feeling of many of these lovely spots.

Author Profile: Monique Sampaolo is a recent graduate of the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor’s in communications and a neverending interest in anything that pertains to love and relationships!

When she’s not running around the streets of New York City, you can find her writing about marriage, wedding fashion, romantic destinations and so much more!

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Do you have the passports you need to travel?

USAG Bavaria Passport and ID Card Offices The National Passport Center (NPC), the department that processes tourist (fee) passports, has not resumed passport operations.

Once they are able to resume passport operations, it will be a phased opening with minimal operations at the beginning. NPC will send a notification to all passport offices once passport operations resume.

As of 27 May 2020 for special issuance passports (i.e. no-fee, official, diplomatic), military personnel, government civilians, and command-sponsored dependents on PCS orders to OCONUS locations who require a no-fee passport per the foreign clearance guide will submit their passport applications to local passport acceptance facility no earlier than 60 days and no later than 45 days from OCONUS departure date. If visa is required the passport application will be submitted no earlier than 80 days and no later than 65 days prior to departure date. Acceptance facilities will enforce submission timeframes. Failure to do so may result in command-sponsored dependents traveling separately from their sponsor. Military personnel, government civilians, and command-sponsored dependents on PCS orders to OCONUS locations with departure dates prior to 30 June and who are

traveling under one of the SECDEFapproved stop movement order exemptions or have been granted an exception to policy to the stop movement order should immediately submit their passport applications if they have not already done so. All personnel submitting applications should expect potential delays due to processing times and limitations associated with Department of State processing capacity. Attached is what I pulled from the Foreign Clearance Guide as of 14 May 2020 for those who are PCSing into Germany.

We also have a waitlist of customers for tourist passports and will email those customers with an appointment date/time once we’re able to accept the applications again. If a customer has a life/death emergency or pending PCS/ETS within the next month or so, we urge them to contact our office immediately. https://home.army.mil/bavaria/ index.php/passports

For Consular Reports of Birth Abroad applications, the Consulate has not resumed normal passport operations and are still working with restrictions in place. It is encouraged that parents apply/pay for the eCRBA so that the Consulate can review it and email it to the passport office. We have been given limited permission to accept reports of birth abroad with the understanding that we cannot ask for status updates or give a timeframe as to when the reports of birth abroad/passport will return as the print facilities in the States where these are printed have not resumed normal operations.

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The American Red Cross links members of the U.S. Armed Forces with their families during a crisis. Twenty-four hours a day, 365 days a year, the Red Cross quickly sends emergency communications to deployed service members on behalf of their families. Military members can have peace of mind knowing that when they are on a mission, in training or stationed far from home-and leaving cell phones and email behind-they are still connected to home.

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Get your car clean, ready for POV shipping

USAG Ansbach Public Affairs Now is the peak season for the Vehicle Processing Centers. Although the VPC staff is busier than normal, this doesn’t mean the turn-in inspection standards have relaxed at all. Those standards, which follow regulations from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. Department of Transportation and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, are all part of the VPC’s meticulous inspection process.

Cleaning the interior Starting at the front of the vehicle’s interior, move the front seats as far back as they will go, take out the floor mats and vacuum the floor thoroughly. Take a brush and sweep along the groove of the door jambs, not roughly but smoothly.

With a flashlight, examine the sides of each seat, and then in and around the middle console. Inspect those places for any debris, dirt, pet hair, plant detritus,

use the flashlight to inspect it and check for leaks. Vacuum out any pine needles, dirt, dead bees, seeds, etc., and either wipe it off or wash it off.

EPA and DOT stickers Ensure the EPA emissions sticker is present and intact. Look for the words “Vehicle Emissions Control” to the word “Catalyst.” This sticker is a must, and its absence will result in the vehicle’s rejection during inspection.

The EPA sticker is located in the engine compartment, the DOT sticker you can find on the driver’s side door frame. This is also known as the MFD, or Manufacturer’s Datasheet, and will include the date of manufacture and the vehicle identification number as well as indicating vehicle safety standards.

“If this sticker is missing, or illegible, proof in the form of a stateside title (must state that the vehicle meets DOT requirements), stateside registration, or CARFAX report (www.carfax.com) must be provided to the VPC on the date of turn-in before your car can be accepted,” states the turn-in section of the PCS My POV website.

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Vacuum the trunk area and wipe down hard surfaces with a damp cloth. Assure this area is dry. Remove the spare tire to wipe down the compartment, and then wipe down the spare tire. Place the spare tire back into the compartment when finished. Assure compartment is dry.

Some vehicles such as SUVs and vans have back windows that can flip up or out.

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Wipe down and clean door frames to eliminate debris. Wipe down wheel wells, at least where your palm can reach with a cloth.

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Correcting technical faults Emergency brakes must be working. Contractors will apply the emergency brake and give the car a bit of gas just to check if it’s working. If the car doesn’t drive forward or in reverse it’s good to go.

Fluid leaks: Ensure no fluids are leaking from the vehicle, including antifreeze and oil.

Old/dying battery: Though the battery may still start the vehicle, if it’s getting old, it may be time to replace it. When a battery dies in transit, that leads to extra work on the part of contractors and delays during shipment.

Pre-inspection A customer who is a couple of days from turning in his or her vehicle for inspection, for example, can request that a VPC inspector take a quick look at the vehicle.

After the pre-inspection, customers can be given an inspection sheet that lists any failures. That way when the customer returns, those problems can already be resolved.

The pre-inspection does not eliminate the main inspection at time of turn-in. Due to the peak season, VPC personnel have limited time, so they perform quick looks on a case-by-case basis.

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