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Community celebrates women’s contributions William King 2nd Theater Signal Brigade Public Affairs

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Students from Wiesbaden Middle School and Erich Kästner-Schule present the results of their project about upcycling at the end of a school exchange. The two schools have maintained a partnership for several years now. This year, students worked on environmental projects over a couple of days.

Students collaborate during school exchange Lena Stange USAG Wiesbaden Public Affairs

Taking the bus in the morning from Germany to the U.S. was a memorable experience for students from Erich Kästner-Schule in Wiesbaden during a school exchange with Wiesbaden Middle School and High School.

Forty students from the three schools collaborated on environmental projects, said Dirk Mlaka, principal at EKS. Groups of four — two Germans and two Americans — picked topics

focusing on pollution and sustainability, he said.

During a presentation April 3 at WMS the five middle school groups talked about water pollution, landfills, upcycling, nuclear pollution and plastic.They highlighted how human beings and animals are affected by the high amount of pollution in the oceans, explained how to avoid producing too much waste, spelled out the dangers of nuclear waste, and showed the pros and cons of eco-friendly alternatives to plastic,such as

Members of the U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden community celebrated women past and present at the Women’s History Month observance March 13 in the Tony Bass Auditorium.

This year’s theme was Visionary Women: Champions of Peace and Nonviolence. The observance included a cake cutting, a reading of the presidential proclamation for the month, and a keynote address by Ronda Morgan, a Department of the Army civilian serving as the S-8 resource manager assigned to 2nd Theater Signal Brigade.

“We celebrate Women’s History Month to ensure that we do not become complacent and take a moment each year to celebrate the achievements that women have fought so hard to attain, and to rededicate ourselves to tackling challenges that

See ‘Women’s Women’s history history’ on Page 2

USAREUR Run

See ‘Exchange’ on Page 2

Rodeo provides sponsor training info USAG Wiesbaden Public Affairs

All community members are invited to attend the Total Army Sponsorship Program Rodeo April 25 to learn more about programs at U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden. From 9

a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Community Activity Center on Clay Kaserne, service providers from across post will be available to answer questions on topics ranging from housing to Family services and benefits.

STRESS RELIEF

Learn techniques to calm your body. Page 3

The goal of the rodeo is to ensure sponsors have the information they need to assist incoming Soldiers and their Families as they transition to their new duty station.

See ‘‘Sponsorship’ on Page 2

ALCOHOL POLICY UPDATED

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Soldiers from U.S. Army Europe and U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden tenant units begin a formation run March 29 through Clay Kaserne.

Soldiers encouraged to seek treatment proactively. Page 8

PARALEGAL SOLDIERS COMPETE Winners excelled in physical and technical skills. Page 15

NEWS & FEATURES EXCHANGE

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U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Command Garrison Commander Col. Noah C. Cloud Garrison CSM Command Sgt. Maj. Chad L. Pinkston

Newspaper staff Public Affairs Officer Jacob Corbin, DSN 548-2001 Deputy Public Affairs Officer Anna Morelock, DSN 548-2002 Editor Emily Jennings, DSN 548-2004 Public Affairs Specialist Lena Stange, DSN 548-2003

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Ronda Morgan, a Department of the Army civilian serving as the S-8 resource manager assigned to 2nd Theater Signal Brigade, delivers remarks during U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Women’s History Month observance March 13 in the Tony Bass Auditorium.

WOMEN’S HISTORY Continued from page 1 remain,” Morgan said.

She lamented that when she began her career with the Army in 1994, she didn’t know of any senior female federal civil employees from which to seek advice. Morgan’s supervisor, a female Army colonel, provided the guidance, mentorship and support that she needed and set a positive example that helped guide her throughout her career.

“Over the last 25 years I have been fortunate to work with many men and women alike that have provided me with their support and guidance,” Morgan said.

However, she said there have occasionally been times during her career when she faced negative comments that led her to feel defeated or overwhelmed.

“During those dark days, I looked to other strong and successful women, past and present, and tried to channel

their determination and their way of conquering adversity,” Morgan said.

She encouraged everyone to provide positive mentorship to women, to empower them, and to inspire confidence instead of conflict.

“We have been called to action, so let’s make a difference today,” Morgan said.

Col. Charles “Dean” Smith, 2nd Theater Signal Brigade deputy commander, highlighted the importance of Women’s History Month and similar observances. He said it is important to study our past, acknowledge the challenges and celebrate the accomplishments of those who have come before us.

“It really means a lot that we take time to think about our history, what we’ve done so far, and changes that we have been able to make in our history,” Smith said.

To learn more about women in the Army go to www.army. mil/women.

glass,reusable bags,liquid wood or bio plastics made from food waste or milk protein.

The students said they enjoyed the exchange and the project work.

“It was really exciting, and I had a lot of fun,” said Emilia Weber, student at EKS. “Everybody was open and approachable. I would like to do it again.”

“I totally agree with what Emilia said. The collaboration was very good, and I would also like to do it again,”said Lee-Ann Wende, also a student at EKS. Lia Chang from WMS agreed. “This exchange was really, really fun. It was nice to work on it (the project), and we have a whole bunch of inside jokes now.”

The partnership with EKS started five years ago, and has grown over the years, said U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden

School Liaison Officer Peter Witmer.

“The benefit for the students is that they get to know their neighbors from America,” Mlaka said. “They are in contact with the foreign language they learn at school, but most importantly, they get to know the American culture, and realize that they are students as they are - though speaking a different language. ... The American kids learn German as a foreign language as well, and they can improve their language knowledge with our students.”

This year was the first time the students worked together on projects.Ten high schoolers and 10 middle schoolers went for three days to the German school, and then 20 German students visited WMS and WHS for two days.In addition, the students had to communicate via social media to complete their projects. In former years, the German students just shadowed their American counterparts, Mlaka said.

Peter Witmer/USAG Wiesbaden School Liaison Officer

Students from Wiesbaden Middle School and Erich Kästner-Schule work together on environmental projects during a school exchange. The partnership of the two schools is now in its fifth year.

SPONSORSHIP Continued from page 1 “Successful integration into the community begins with a successful introduction to the community,” said Garrison Commander Col. Noah Cloud. “Revamping the onboarding process is part of our strategic plan, and sponsorship plays a large role in that process. If you have expertise to share I encourage you to sign up as a sponsor to help us reach

Find our list of home-based businesses and learn how to become a garrison approved HBB at www. herald-union.com/ usag-wiesbadenapproved-homebased-businesses.

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out to those joining our community.”

Kristin Banks, the garrison sponsorship and benefits coordinator, will be collecting names of community members interested in sponsoring incoming Families. Those interested should sign up with Banks at the TASP Rodeo, or contact her at (0611) 143548-1615 or kristin.d.banks. civ@mail.mil.

The rodeo also counts as credit those required to complete sponsorship training.

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Biofeedback helps mitigate stress Lena Stange USAG Wiesbaden Public Affairs

Many factors in life can cause stress for people. Work can be one of them.

Enlisted military personnel had the most stressful jobs in the United States in 2018, according to statista.com.

“I had a client years ago,” said Rich Hoke, director of AWC. “He was active duty military, and he had been deployed four or five times to Iraq. He used the biofeedback and the stress management training...He was very stressed, fidgety, irritated easily…After the fifth session, he really learned how to control his anxiety and stress through the tool. He felt a lot better, had more energy. ” Good stress relief techniques and coping skills can be helpful when stress becomes overwhelming,Hoke said.The Wiesbaden Army Wellness Center offers biofeedback and education in stress management.

Biofeedback is a method used to show clients how to control physiological functions of their body, in this case the body’s stress response.The AWC teaches meditation techniques and monitors heart rate and heart rate variability. The purpose is to bring the heart rate down and increase the coherence of the heart rate variability. Clients can see on a monitor that the techniques actually work.

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During a biofeedback session, the client sits in the massage chair and is connected to a machine that measures heart rate and heart rate variability. Measurements show on the screen indicating the level of stress or relaxation the body is experiencing, and how well the applied technique, such as deep breathing, mindfulness meditation, progressive muscle relaxation or guided imagery, is working.

“Biofeedback is a basic tool that measures your ability to be in touch with yourself. There is a direct correlation between your heart rate and the stress level,” Hoke said. “So we try to get a person to get in tune with that, either through deep breathing, guided imagery or muscle relaxation. We talk you through those things to get you to

relax and to really bring the heart rate down so that you can stay in a state of coherence basically.”

After a stress management class where people learn about the theoretical background, they can make a biofeedback appointment and start practicing.

They will be connected to a machine and on a monitor they can see their heart

rate and heart rate variability.

In various sessions, different relaxation techniques can be tried out. The AWC teaches deep breathing, mindfulness meditation, guided imagery, and progressive muscle relaxation.

Deep breathing sends the message to your body and brain that functions can slow down now.

“Mindfulness meditation increases awareness of the present by focusing on your breathing, body and thoughts.With continual practice, this technique trains the brain to stay in the present moment and can help you accept things for what they are, without judgment,” according to AWC information.

Guided imagery is a process that uses imagination. To the body, images and experiences created in the mind can be as real as actual events. Imagining a relaxing experience in a relaxing place, the body will react by releasing healthy hormones and biochemical that help your body rest and restore itself, according to AWC. All adult Department of Defense ID card holders are eligible for these services, including Soldiers, civilians, dependents and local nationals. For appointments, call (06371)9464-1478, DSN: 590-1478 or visit the AWC in Bldg. 1201, second floor, parking lot entrance.

Networking opportunities offered at career fair Lena Stange USAG Wiesbaden Public Affairs

Army Community Service will host a career fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 15 at the Wiesbaden Entertainment Center. The fair is geared toward military and civilian spouses and transitioning service members, but all U.S. ID card holders are welcome to attend, and bring their resumes, said Earl McFarland, Employment Readiness Program manager.

“I encourage everybody to participate, because it is an opportunity for them to meet multiple agencies in one place and an opportunity to network,” McFarland said. “Even if they don’t get hired on the spot, they have opportunities to present themselves with their resumes, and then who knows, maybe there could be a job there.”

A resume review section will be set up to make sure participants go into

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the networking part well prepared.

Interview rooms will be available for the ones who find a potential employer with a fitting job offering, he said.

A variety of employers and information stands will be present, including contractors, the Civilian Personnel Advisory Center (appropriated funds and non-appropriated funds jobs), home-based business information stand, U.S. Marines, U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy Recruiting, Army and Air Force Exchange Service, Commissary, Department of Defense Education Activity, Soldier For Life Transition Assistance Program and the Education Center, McFarland said.

“It’s like going to the grocery store,” he said. “You go there and you have various items available for you to purchase, right? It’s the same thing. You go to this one place, and you have the opportunity to engage and meet multiple agencies.”

May 15

10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Wiesbaden Entertainment Center

Career Fair USAG Wiesbaden

Come dressed for success and bring your resume!

Over 30 vendors representing local and worldwide employment, contracts, home based business, volunteer and educational opportunities, including immediate interviews and possible on-the-spot hiring.

Resources available to include resume review, interview tips, April 18, 2019 Herald Union transition assistance, and networking opportunities.

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Local students learn about professions

News flash

Nadine Bower USAG Wiesbaden Public Affairs

Upcoming holidays

Community members should be aware of the following U.S. federal and training holidays, which may affect garrison frontdoor services and host nation holidays, which will affect businesses and services off post, as well as some on post staffed by local nationals.

April 19 — Good Friday, German holiday April 22 — Easter Monday, German holiday May 1 — Labor Day, German holiday Call before you go on U.S., training and German holidays. Find the garrison phonebook at the new website: home.army. mil/wiesbaden.

Soldiers should confirm with their local chain of command whether they have a federal or training holiday off.

DPW closures

The Directorate of Public Works Housing Division will be closed May 6-7 for training. Already scheduled furnishing deliveries and pickups will still take place. During this time, appliance repair requests can be submitted through the DPW Customer Service Desk at DSN 548-HELP (4357).

May 8-9, services will be limited: Customer Service In/Out Processing, Bldg. 1023, will be open from 7:30-8:30 a.m. and 2:30-4 p.m.

The Facilities Branch, Bldg. 1059, will be open from 9-11:45 a.m. and 1-3 p.m.

Already scheduled assignment and termination inspections will be conducted.

These closures do not include the offpost housing office.

Similar to “bring your kid to work day,” German companies give young adults the chance to experience what life after school can be like. The idea behind “Girls’ Day” was born around the year 2001 when government organizations and private associations decided to focus on encouraging girls to take a peek into technical and scientific professions — jobs that are mostly done by men. Very soon, “Boys’ Day” was added with a similar idea behind it. Once a year, many German companies and organizations invite school-aged students fifth grade and above to participate in this event, empowering young adults to choose a profession that they truly enjoy.

U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden participated this year by giving four girls and three boys the opportunity to experience one day with the staff of the Directorate of Public Works and the Fire Department.

André Varela, 10, explained that it was “awesome” to ride in an excavator and that he couldn’t wait to ride in the fire department’s crash truck.

His friend Hannes Zeisberger enjoyed learning how to measure the height

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U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Firefighter Christian Schipper explains how to properly check a firefighter’s safety equipment to participants of the annual German Girls’ Day/Boys’ Day March 28. The three school-aged students from Wiesbaden spent a day with the staff of the Directorate of Public Works and the Fire Department. of a tree with only a simple ruler.

“I would like to be a Lego Technic inventor when I’m older,” the fifth grader said.

After they had spent the first half of the day at DPW, the three boys met with firefighter Christian Schipper, who, in his free time, teaches a youth group at a volunteer fire station off post. He showed them around the fire station and explained how to

properly check a respirator, also called a self-contained breathing apparatus or SCBA. “If I don’t do my job correctly,” he emphasized, “my colleagues could die.”

Of course, all students got the chance to put on parts of the firefighter gear. In the end, everybody left with a smile on their face.

“This was so cool,” André said.

Dental art contest

Housing safety

Garrison Commander Col. Noah Cloud will host a housing safety focus group for Aukamm and Crestview housing areas at 5:30 p.m. May 1 at the Garrison Headquarters, Bldg. 1205, Clay Kaserne. Interested residents should RSVP to the Commander’s Hotline email at usarmy.wiesbaden. imcom-europe.list.usag-w-commandershotline@mail.mil. Meetings for the other housing areas will be announced as they are scheduled.

Next CIE

If you missed the March 27 Community Information Exchange, view the slides on the garrison website at home.army.mil/ wiesbaden, Click “My Wiesbaden,” then “News and Info”for the link, also available at www.herald-union.com/communityinformation-exchange. The next CIE is at 9:30 a.m. May 23 at the Community Activity Center.

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Photos courtesy of the Wiesbaden Dental Clinic

Two of the Wiesbaden Dental Clinic’s annual art contest winners show off their certificates. Arianna Free (left) won first place in the second and third grade category for the second year in a row. Bella Free won first place in the fourth and fifth grade category this year and second place last year. Charlotte Jackson (not pictured) won first place in the kindergarten and first grade category.

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NEWS & FEATURES RoboDogs compete in championships

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ABOVE: Sara Priet, fifth grade student, successfully completes a mission during the Department of Defense Education Activity-Europe Robotics sectionals March 18 at Hainerberg Elementary. Students competed at their own schools and could watch other schools compete via video conferencing.

Gloria Cruz/Physical Education teacher at Hainerberg Elementary

TOP AND BOTTOM RIGHT: Avah Wetherwax and Brooklyn Wallace, of Hainerberg’s Team Robodogs 10, placed 11th out of 174 teams from 36 schools competing across seven countries in DoDEA-Europe.

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Know the drill for housing fire safety USAG Wiesbaden Fire Department

Housing at U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden is built to protect Families from fire hazards. This is the reason residents don’t see fire escapes on multi-story dwellings, a familiar sight in the states.

Only one exit is required because walls are built out of brick and concrete, and fire doors are designed to withstand fire for a certain amount of time.

The fire rating for interior walls is one hour; exterior and stairwell walls, 90 minutes; apartment doors, 30 minutes and basement doors, 90 minutes.

This doesn’t mean residents don’t need to think about fire safety.

Items that can burn, such as furniture, strollers and toys, should not be placed in stairwells. These items can be stored in basement areas with the doors closed to leave stairwells open for evacuation in case of a fire.

If a fire starts in an apartment, residents should close the door as they evacuate to prevent fire and smoke from entering the stairwell.

Buildings also have fire alarm systems

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Emily Jennings/USAG Wiesbaden Public Affairs

Walls and doors in on-post, multi-story apartment homes are designed to withstand fire until help arrives.

To amplify this safety effect, items that could catch fire should not be left in stairways, and basement doors should be kept closed. with smoke detectors. Smoke detectors are the early warning for everyone in the building. Before flames get big, the smoke will trigger a smoke detector, which will initiate a fire alarm.The alarm,

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in such an early stage of a fire, ensures a smoke free stairwell for emergency exit.

This also works the other way around.

If residents cannot evacuate due to smoke in the stairwell, they should close

their apartment doors. The doors are designed to keep smoke from passing and are not compromised until fire is at the door.

In this case, residents should call the fire department and go to a window near the road where they can be evacuated by the fire department. Response time for the fire department is less than 10 minutes. However, reacting immediately to any fire alarm will prevent this situation because flames do not develop that quickly.

Newly renovated, multi-Family buildings are also equipped with sprinkler systems, which will keep fires smaller. Once these initiate, however, everyone should already be evacuated from the building. Smoke detectors will alert residents to the fire before the sprinklers reach 134°F and activate.

While measures are in place to keep Families safe, it is always important to have a plan and make sure children know what to do in case of a fire or other emergency. Visit www.sparky.org for information and activities for children to learn about fire safety.

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Community notes Blood drive

station, tasty meats, seafood, The next ASBP blood drive salad, vegetables and desserts will will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. May be featured. Cost is $29.95 for ages 13 and up, $9.95 for ages 7 at the fitness center.

6-12, free for ages 5 and under.

Leadership seminar Make reservations by calling The Wiesbaden Education (0611) 143-548-9413.

Center will host a free professional development seminar on April observance Holocaust Days of Rememleadership from 11:30 a.m. to 1 pm. May 17 in the Taunus The- brance will take place from noon ater. Attendees will learn ways to to 1 p.m. April 30 at Clay Chapel. improve morale and create better Clay Maydough communication and cohesion in The Wiesbaden Library inan organization. vites children ages 6 and above

Youth theater workshop

The Young Americans College of the Performing Arts, in association with Wiesbaden Child and Youth Services, will present the Young American Theater Workshop from May 3-5 in Wiesbaden.The performing arts workshop will include singing, dancing and acting for children in grades three to 12. It will conclude with a free evening performance for the community May 5. Participants must be registered with CYS. Call (0611) 143-548-9350 or stop by Parent Central Services for details.

‘Lend Me A Tenor’

Wiesbaden’s Amelia Earhart Playhouse will present “Lend Me A Tenor,” at 7:30 p.m. May 17, 18, 31, June 1, 7 and 8; and at 2 p.m. June 2 and 9. Follow the antics of a world renowned tenor as he arrives late for a rehearsal with the Cleveland Opera Company only to be “relaxed” by a combination of wine and tranquilizers. Enjoy the mayhem as the “show must go on.” Purchase tickets at the Playhouse or Wiesbaden Arts and Crafts Center.

Family Team Building Instruc- (0611) 143-548-9201. tor Training Course April 30 Spouse orientation to May 2. Pick up the skills to Network with the subject serve as an ACS instructor. Call matter experts, meet fellow (0611) 143-548-9201 to register. spouses and learn more about Play in the playground your home away from home Army Community Service’s during the Spouse Orientation New Parent Support Program at Army Community Service invites children and their parents from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 15. for a play date at local play- Free child care is available. Call grounds — May 3 and 17 — at ACS at (0611) 143-548-9201 the Fairy Tale Playground on to make reservations.

Clay Kaserne (Aumann Strasse, Lunch and learn across from the main Child The University of Maryland (with their parents or guardians) Development Center), from University College will host a for an afternoon of creating, 10-11:30 a.m.

Lunch and Learn sessioni on sculpting, playing and building CYS special opening personal investment and retirewith clay from 4-5:30 p.m. May Wiesbaden Child and Youth ment from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Mother’s Day brunch

Treat Mom to a special Mother’s Day brunch at Little Italy Restaurant and Catering Center from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 12. A large selection of breakfast favorites including eggs to order, pancakes, French toast, omelet

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City walking tour

Learn how to navigate around the city, shop on the economy and use public transportation during a Wiesbaden Walking Tour May 16. Bring euros for public transportation, shopping and dining. Call Army Community Service at (0611) 143-548-9201 to register.

Canvas and Corkscrews

Enjoy an evening of creating art in a relaxed atmosphere at the Wiesbaden Entertainment Center during Canvas and Corkscrews from 6-8:30 p.m.

May 10. Cost is $45 including all painting supplies. Food and drink can be purchased at the WEC. Price includes one glass of wine. Call Wiesbaden Arts and Crafts at (0611) 143-548-9838 to reserve a space.

Art classes

The Wiesbaden Arts and Crafts Center offers art classes on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Call (0611) 143-548-9838 for details.

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Learn to quilt

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Army policy change allows Soldiers to voluntary alcohol-related behavioral he Tanya Schusler U.S. Army Medical Command

With the signing of a directive by Army Secretary Mark T. Esper March 25, U.S. Army Soldiers can voluntarily seek alcohol-related behavioral health without being mandatorily enrolled in a substance abuse treatment program.

This policy encourages Soldiers to take personal responsibility and seek help earlier therefore improving readiness by decreasing unnecessary enrollment and deployment limitations.

The directive’s goal is for Soldiers to receive help for self-identified alcoholrelated behavioral health problems before these problems result in mandatory treatment enrollment, deployment restrictions, command notification and negative career impact.

“This is a huge historical policy change that will address a long standing barrier to Soldiers engaging in alcohol-related treatment,” said Jill M. Londagin, the Army Substance Use Disorder Clinical Care Program Director. “Alcohol is by far the most abused substance in the Army.

Approximately 22% of Soldiers report problematic alcohol use on Post Deployment Health Reassessments. However, less than two percent receive substance abuse treatment. This is due, in part, because historic Department of Defense and Army substance abuse treatment policies and practices discouraged Soldiers from self-referring for alcohol abuse care.”

Substance Use Disorder Clinical Care providers are now co-located with Embedded Behavioral Health teams across the Army. “SUDCC providers being integrated into our EBH teams allows for more seamless, holistic, far-forward care than we have ever been able to provide in the past,” said Dr. Jamie Moore, Embedded Behavioral Health clinical director.

The directive creates two tracks for substance abuse care: voluntary and

mand notification requirements in DoDI 6490.08, such as harm to self, harm to othSeeking help ers, acute medical conditions interfering at USAG Wiesbaden with duty or inpatient care.

“Only those enrolled in mandatory Wiesbaden Soldiers who would substance abuse treatment are considered like to self-refer for care can call to be in a formal treatment program,” (06371) 9464-1320, DSN 590-1320 Londagin said. “Self-referrals that are or walk in to the outpatient Behavioral seen under voluntary care are treated in Health Clinic, Bldg. 1526 on Clay the same manner as all other behavioral Kaserne, to make an appointment to assess their needs. health care.”

Self-referral is only considered The previous version of the substance as such if there hasn’t already been abuse treatment policy, Army Regulation an alcohol- or drug-related incident.

600-85 (reference 1f ), required all Soldiers to be formally enrolled in a substance abuse treatment program just to seek assistance, mandatory. Soldiers can self-refer for vol- which discouraged Soldiers from seeking untary alcohol-related behavioral health help early. care, which does not render them non“The policy also limited the number of deployable and doesn’t require command enrollments permitted during a Soldier’s notification like the mandatory treatment career, preventing the Soldier from seeking track does. Soldiers enter mandatory substance use disorder treatment if a substance more support at a later date without risk of use-related incident occurs, such as a driv- administrative separation,”Londagin said.

“During a pilot phase, 5,892 Soldiers ing under the influence violation. Under the voluntary care track, treatment is not voluntarily received alcohol-related betied to a punitive process and is a choice a havioral health care without enrollment Soldier can make before a career impacting in mandatory substance abuse treatment,” event occurs. Soldiers in the voluntary care Londagin said. “This supports our efforts track may discontinue care at any time and to provide early treatment to Soldiers prior can also choose to reenter care at any time. to an alcohol-related incident and has led The treatment process begins when a Soldier notices signs of alcohol misuse, to a 34% reduction in the deployment which may include frequently drinking in ineligibility of Soldiers receiving care.”

“Early intervention for alcohol-related excess, engaging in risky behavior, such as drunk driving, lying about the extent of behavioral health care increases the health one’s alcohol use, memory impairment or and readiness of our force and provides a poor decision-making. Next, the Soldier pathway for Soldiers to seek care without self-refers to Behavioral Health for an career implications,” Londagin said. evaluation. The provider and the Soldier For more information on Army Diwill then develop a treatment plan directive 2019-12 (Policy for Voluntary rected at the Soldier’s goals. The length of treatment will be based on the Soldier Alcohol-Related Behavioral Healthcare), and his or her symptoms. HIPPA privacy go to: https://armypubs.army.mil/Prolaws require that Soldiers’ BH treatment ductMaps/PubForm/Details.aspx?PUB_ remains private unless they meet the com- ID=1006683.

With the signing of a directive by Army Secretary Mark T alcohol-related behavioral health care without being m gram. This policy encourages Soldiers to take personal r readiness by decreasing unnecessary enrollment and de

What are the costs of alcohol misuse?

Drinking alcohol increases the risk of cancers of the mouth, esophagus, pharynx, larynx, liver and breast.

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88,000 people die from alcohol-related causes annually.

In 2010, alcohol misuse cost the U.S. $249 billion.

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More than 10% of U.S. children live with a parent with alcohol problems, according to a 2012 study.

Alcohol is the third leading preventable cause of death in the U.S. The first is tobacco and the second is poor diet and physical inactivity.

Information from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism

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Activities highlight prevention efforts for sexual assault April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.

Sexual harassment and sexual assault undermine the Army’s ability to effectively carry out its mission.

This year’s theme is, “SHARP: Shaping a Culture of Trust.

Protecting our People Protects Our Mission.”

Several events are planned with the goal of increasing awareness of sexual assault and harassment, and enabling Soldiers, Family members and other community members to prevent and respond to sexual assault and harassment.

Denim Day

Commanders and civilian leaders are highly encouraged to allow their personnel to wear denim April 24 as a symbol of protest against erroneous and destructive attitudes about sexual assault. The garrison SHARP office will host a photo contest between all directorates, tenant organizations and agencies. Photos showing Denim Day support should be sent to deborah.j.wagner11.civ@ mail.mil by April 26. They will be judged by community members and leaders based on how they best exhibit the spirit of Denim Day.

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Kelly Scrocca drops off items at the clothing exchange during Fusion Day April 2 at the Wiesbaden Entertainment Center. At least 250 community members participated in a clothing swap during the event. The goal of the event was to engage military dependents and spread the word about SHARP.

Drive Out Sexual Assault Golf Scramble

Rheinblick Golf Course will host a golf scramble from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 25. SHARP awareness and prevention information will be provided throughout the course. The cost is $45 per individual and includes: golf cart, club rental, range token and lunch (sandwich/cheeseburger, fries and drink). Fees will be paid to the RGC on the day of the event.

Teams of four must register at: www.eventbrite.com/e/2019drive-out-sexual-assault-golf-scramble-tickets-53004406607.

Registration closes April 19.

Left: Garrison Chaplain Lt. Col. Jeffrey Dillard shows his support for victims of sexual assault. Below: Throughout the month, community members showed their support for SHARP and shared messages for victims of sexual assault. Photos were shared across garrison social media sites.

Strike Out Sexual Assault Bowling Event

This event takes place from 2-6 p.m. April 29 at the Wiesbaden Entertainment Center. Community members are invited for an afternoon of bowling to increase awareness of the problem of sexual assault. There is no cost for bowling, which will be time limited.

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The Education Center provided presentations to the students on how to choose a college, how to apply to college, and how to obtain financial aid.

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The Education Center also offered a short discussion on how to fund college goals,presented by Jenise Jester of UMUC-Europe.

While most of the students in attendance may have a few years to go before they start the Federal

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Pinwheel gardens support happy, healthy kids USAG Wiesbaden Public Affairs

Soldiers, Families and civilians are invited to stand up for kids by plucking a pinwheel from one of the prevention gardens planted in facilities across U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden during Child Abuse Prevention Month.

Every April communities nationwide take action to recommit to providing safe, stable and nurturing environments for children that are free from abuse and neglect.

This year, the Wiesbaden Family Advocacy Program teamed up with Child and Youth Services to create Pinwheels for Prevention gardens.

“The collaboration with the CYS shows how children can play a positive role in promoting a healthy community,” said Jessie Patrice, Family Advocacy Program manager. “The collaboration also helps the FAP reinforce the child abuse prevention program.”

In Army communities, ACS-FAP is charged with providing education and awareness to help prevent domestic abuse, child abuse and neglect.

“Many people become uncomfortable when they hear the primary purpose of the ACS-FAP,”said Hellen Fakolujo, Family Advocacy Program specialist.

“The discomfort is a result of the stigma related to both child and spousal abuse.”

ACS-FAP offers a multi-faceted approach for child abuse prevention, which includes annual mandatory training, resources and education along with a multi-disciplinary staff to work with children and their Families, Fakolujo said.

FAP operates as a commander’s program, supporting commanders and senior enlisted advisors ensuring FAP policies, procedures and leadership responsibilities are understood at the top.

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Photos courtesy of USAG Wiesbaden ACS-FAP

The U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Family Advocacy Program partnered with Child and Youth Services to create Pinwheels for Prevention gardens to bring awareness to Child Abuse Prevention Month. Individuals can pick up a pinwheel at the health clinic, dining facility or any CYS facility.

The U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Family Advocacy Program provides education and awareness to help prevent domestic abuse, and child abuse and neglect and offers annual child abuse prevention training. can be tackled in various ways,” Patrice said. “The important thing to remember is that whatever works best in preventing child abuse, is what we all should strive to achieve.”

The Pinwheels for Prevention cam-

paign started in 2008 and grew from the need to create a national symbol for child abuse prevention. According to Prevent Child Abuse America, “by its very nature, the pinwheel connotes whimsy and childlike notions. In es-

sence, it has come to serve as the physical embodiment, or reminder, of the great childhoods we want for all children.”

Individuals can pick-up a pinwheel at the health clinic, dining facility and all CYS facilities.

Garrison employees recognized for superior service USAG Wiesbaden Public Affairs U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden employees gathered at the quarterly All Hands March 29 to hear from leadership and recognize employee contributions from the previous quarter.

Two employees were named USAG Wiesbaden Professional of the Quarter, a new award, winners of which will advance to compete for the Installation Management Command

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Europe Army Professional of the Quarter. Terese Toennies, program and management analyst with Plans, Analysis and Integration, received the award for taking on several extra duties while the office was short-staffed and spearheading a priority project for the garrison. Ainhoa Revuelta, was also named a USAG Wiesbaden Professional of the Quarter for her contributions to risk reduction and suicide prevention

as an Army Substance Abuse Program specialist with the Directorate of Human Resources.

The PAI team that planned and executed the annual strategic planning offsite meeting and Installation Planning Board was recognized with the Team Excellence Award for the quarter. The team included Julius Muehleck, Terese Toennies, Nina Fletcher and Sabine Schindler.

Employees from director-

ates across USAG Wiesbaden were recognized with the Cross Organizational Award as members of the Organizational Day Planning Committee. The committee included Charles Bowring, Staff Sgt. Douglas Cranford, Corinna Faulk, Martin Heinen, Kevin Ringgold, 1st Sgt. Lori Soto, Oliver Stroh, Sgt. 1st Class Shannon Wyatt, Anthony King, Benjamin Brand, Lars Chittka, Christine Weisbecker,

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Christian Bautista and Maria Diaz received individual awards. Bautista received the Army Achievement Medal for Civilian Service for his work in the DHR. Maria Diaz, manager of the fitness center, received the Civilian Award for Humanitarian Service for saving the life of a customer by providing CPR after his collapse at the center.

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SPORTS & LEISURE

Sports & travel Four-person scramble

Form your own four-person team for this event at the Rheinblick Golf Course on May 11.

Register by May 8. Call (0611) 143-548-5485.

Verdun trip

Wiesbaden Outdoor Recreation invites you on an interactive trip to Verdun, France, May 27, to commemorate the Centennial of World War I.Verdun is the location of the longest lasting battle of WWI, running from Feb. 21 to Dec. 18, 1916, with more than 700,000 casualties. This moving experience is designed for guests ages 16 and older. Cost is $99 including round-trip bus transportation and entrance fees. Register at the Wiesbaden Sports, Fitness and Outdoor Recreation Center.

Memorial Day Murph

Prove your grit and pay trib-

ute to Medal of Honor recipient Navy Lt. Michael P. Murphy during this timed event including two one-mile runs, 100 pull-ups, 200 push-ups and 300 squats on May 18 at the fitness center. You can also compete in a half version of the Murph.

Register at the fitness center or call (0611) 143-548-9830.

Fly the friendly skies

Enjoy a tandem jump with the skydiving experts in Bitburg with Outdoor Recreation May 18. Cost is $329. Sign up

by May 10 at the fitness center.

Mother’s Day bowling

Moms bowl for free when accompanied by a child (shoe rental not included) on May 12 from 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Wiesbaden Entertainment Center.

Rafting the Rhein

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for a fun day on the Rhein River May 11. Get a unique view of this UNESCO World Heritage Site while rafting.

Cost is $89. Sign up at the fitness center.

AER golf tournament

An Army Emergency Relief Campaign Golf Tournament will be held May 17 at the Rheinblick Golf Course.

Call (0611) 143-548-9201 for registration details.

Archery, ropes course

Outdoor Recreation offers a fun day in the Binger Forest on May 5 including a ropes course, 3D archery course and a German-style barbecue. Nonclimbers can also go hiking.Cost is $89 for adults,$69 for children.

Sign up at the fitness center.

Women Bowling With Wine

Starting in May the Wies-

baden Entertainment Center will offer a Women Bowling With Wine special on Sundays at 6 p.m.(running for six weeks).

Enjoy bowling and social time.

Stop by the WEC for details.

Free Lesson Friday

Get a taste of everything the Rheinblick Golf Course has to offer with a free lesson during Free Lesson Fridays — from 4-5 p.m. on the first Friday of the month through August.

Come to the driving range for the free lesson. Call (0611) 143-548-5485 for details.

Recreational shooting

Get in some target time with Wiesbaden Outdoor Recreation at the McCully Range in Wackernheim from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 18. Call (0611) 143-548-9830.

Martial arts classes

Learn self-defense tech-

niques during ongoing Golden Sage Martial Arts Classes at the fitness center. Classes are Saturdays from noon to 2 p.m. and cost $8 per class. For more information visit www. bob-karnes-golden-sage.com or call the fitness center at (0611) 143-548-9830.

EFMP Bowling

Every second Wednesday of the month the Exceptional Family Member Program sponsors a free bowling night for Soldiers,civilians and retirees with Family members who have special needs at the Wiesbaden Entertainment Center at 5:30 p.m.This is a good opportunity for children and parents to meet other community members as well as to connect with EFMP and support staff to discover resources that may be available.

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New Latin Street restaurant opens on Clay Karl Weisel USAG Wiesbaden Family and MWR

Wiesbaden military community members have a new option for dining out.

Latin Street restaurant offers authentic Latin American dishes prepared fresh daily in a newly renovated facility on Clay Kaserne.

“Our goal is to offer quality food at affordable prices,”said Carmen Fernandez, Latin Street manager and head chef.

“We wanted to do something different here in Wiesbaden so that customers would have more diverse food choices right here on base.”

Col.Noah Cloud,U.S.Army Garrison Wiesbaden commander, was joined by community members in cutting a ribbon to officially open the new facility on April 9.

“I think this is a great, new flavor to have here,” said Cloud, adding that the restaurant offers “a little excitement and variety.”

Corinna Faulk, business manager for Wiesbaden Family and MWR’s Business Operations Division, explained that the new FMWR eatery was opened in response to recent customer surveys on

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Col. Noah Cloud, U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden commander, is joined by fellow community members in cutting the ribbon to officially open the new Latin Street restaurant April 9 on Clay Kaserne. dining alternatives.

Food choices include tacos, burritos, enchiladas, empanadas, chicharrones and special rice bowls. Latin Street also serves beer, cocktails (margaritas, mojitos) and soft drinks. Patrons can also enjoy flan pudding for dessert.

“Everyone is welcome here,” said Fernandez, a former restaurant owner in her home country of Colombia who has worked at various restaurants in Germany as well. “Our main focus is for Families to feel comfortable in here and not have to drive off post for a good meal.

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“This food is something that everyone loves,” she said, adding that many service members, civilians and Family members have a Latin American background.

“Mexican fast food is not the same — we want to offer real authentic food.”

The Latin Street manager said it is important to her that patrons feel comfortable when dining out.

“We want to create an atmosphere where when you come in here you can disconnect, relax and enjoy a great, authentic meal,” she said.

Faulk said that the renovation project to convert the former U’R Place Bar and Grill into Latin Street was funded through non-appropriated funds reinvestment funds.

Latin Street is located in Bldg. 1214 on Clay Kaserne.

Hours of operation are Tuesday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5-9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5-10 p.m.

The restaurant is closed on Sundays, Mondays and federal holidays.

To check out the menu visit wiesbaden.armymwr.com/programs/LatinStreet.

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FOR YOUR HEALTH Wiesbaden Army Health Clinic Hours: Monday to Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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Protect yourself to stay tick-free Michelle Thum Public Health Command Europe

As people spend more time outdoors, so do many insects and pests. Among those are ticks, which can carry several potentially serious diseases. One of the most common is Lyme disease.

According to Public Health Command Europe officials, a person with Lyme disease may develop fever, headache, fatigue and a skin rash. This rash is sometimes referred to as a “bulls-eye” rash because it is red and circular in appearance.

In most cases, Lyme disease can be treated with antibiotics. However, if the disease is left untreated, it can worsen and cause a number of serious problems, to include facial paralysis and pain and numbness in the hands and feet.

“Ticks can be active on winter days when the ground temperatures are above 45 degrees Fahrenheit,but they are most prevalent during warmer days,” said Maj. Amanda Cline, chief of entomology at PHCE. So what do you do if you find a tick on you or your pet? Cline says ticks can be safely removed with tweezers.

“The first thing to do is to make sure you remove it properly,” she said. “Forget everything you have heard about removing ticks before now. All you need is a pair of sterile tweezers and simply pull at the mouthparts, or as close to the skin as possible, in a slow steady manner. Following removal, you should apply alcohol or an antibiotic ointment.”

Prevention is also important in protecting yourself and your Family. Here are five tips to prevent tick bites: 1. Wear long-sleeved shirts and pants when in wooded areas.

2. Wear closed shoes — no bare feet or sandals.

3. Use an insect repellent with DEET. 4. Don’t walk through bushes or tall grass. Stay on marked trails, where possible.

5. After being outdoors, check for ticks.

Shower and change your clothes.

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Ixodes ricinus, the castor bean tick, is a chiefly European species of hard-bodied tick.

Protecting yourself from ticks is important, but it is equally important not to forget about your furry family members.

“Having a pet dog or cat more than doubles the odds that humans will find a tick on themselves,” said Maj. Stephanie Kennedy, PHCE regional veterinary clinical medicine officer and consultant.

PHCE recommends that pets be treated for ticks year round and encourages pet owners to talk with their local veterinary treatment facility to determine the best tick prevention.

“Along with tick prevention, pet owners are encouraged to check their pets for ticks daily, especially after they spend time outdoors,” Kennedy said.

When checking your pet for ticks, don’t forget to check these five common places ticks hide on dogs: 1. Under the collar: Make sure to remove your dog’s collar from time to time and inspect for ticks.

2. Groin area: Make sure to check in the groin area between the back legs and underneath the tail.These are popular spots

for ticks to hide.

3. Inside of ears: All the little crevices inside of an ear make it a popular spot for ticks to hang out.

4. Between toes: Spots like between the toes are cozy and not something that’s easy to see — making it a perfect place for a tick to set up camp.

5. Near the eyelids: It can be tricky to tell, which is why around the eyes is one place ticks go unnoticed. If you’re not sure, it’s best to consult with your veterinary treatment facility.

PHCE offers a free tick surveillance program, which identifies and tests the ticks for the military and beneficiaries.

If you do find a tick on any member of your Family, once removed, take the tick to your local medical treatment facility or for your furry friends, to the veterinary treatment facility. Be sure to have information on where you may have been bitten and the date it was removed, so PHCE can capture the information.

Please do not send or bring ticks directly to Public Health Command Europe.

Clinic supports sexual assault survivors Wiesbaden Army Health Clinic

It is the Wiesbaden Army Health Clinic’s mission to deliver the highest quality of care no matter the circumstances.

In any sexual assault or related incident, the first priority will always be to care for the patient.

Providers and medical technicians are available 24 hours

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a day, 7 days a week should services be called upon. Medical care will be delivered discreetly.

Patients will be seen in a private examination room and can utilize a private entrance to the clinic to ensure discretion. Staff will discuss reporting options, as well as explain any services available. Some of the services available to survivors of sexual

assault from the clinic include physical exams, laboratory testing, radiological imaging, forensic examinations and behavioral health support. These services will remain available indefinitely as deemed medically necessary.

The clinic strives to deliver care to every reporter of sexual assault, even those who are not

enrolled in the clinic or have not been assigned a primary care manager. People who are unsure if they are eligible for care should come into the clinic for assistance. Even if a sexual assault took place in the past, community members should always remember that the Wiesbaden Army Health Clinic team is available to help.

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Sgt. Roy Buendia, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, Vilseck, Germany, participates in a first aid scenario as part of U.S. Army Europe’s 2019 Paralegal Warrior Competition March 28 at Clay Kaserne.

Buendia was the winner for the sergeant to staff sergeant category.

Paralegal Soldiers prove skills during competition Emily Jennings USAG Wiesbaden Public Affairs

A junior enlisted paralegal specialist from Vicenza and a noncommissioned officer paralegal from Vilseck took the top honors in U.S. Army Europe’s 2019 Paralegal Warrior Competition March 27-29 at Clay Kaserne.

Spc. Laura Nyanankpe, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, Brigade Support Battalion, 173rd Airborne Combat Team, Vicenza, Italy; and Sgt. Roy Buendia, HHC, 2nd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, Vilseck, Germany, were named the winners.

“It’s a pretty big deal,” said Master Sgt. Cierra Caldwell, who organized the event. “It’s all of Europe, and so they’re the top paralegal NCO and top paralegal Soldier in all of Europe.”

Ten Soldiers and NCOs from USAREUR, 66th Military Intelligence Brigade, 21st Theater Sustainment Command, 7th Army Training Command and U.S. Army Africa took part in the competition.They competed in two categories: corporal and below, and sergeant to staff sergeant.

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Pfc. Katlynn Owens, U.S. Army Europe, and Spc. Laura Nyanankpe, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, Brigade Support Battalion, 173rd Airborne Combat Team, Vicenza, Italy, locate plotted points on a map as part of U.S. Army Europe’s 2019 Paralegal Warrior Competition March 28 at Clay Kaserne. Nyanankpe was the winner for the corporal and below category. to compete at the USAREUR level, said Caldwell, chief paralegal NCO with Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, USAREUR. Soldiers earned points doing activities such as an Army Physical Fitness Test, ruck march, paralegal exam, Military Justice Online utilization,an oral examination board and warrior tasks.

During the warrior tasks the Soldiers demonstrated first aid, disassembled and reassembled an M4 carbine, identified plotted points on a map and completed a vehicle checkpoint scenario.

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Nyanankpe said being up against tough competition made it difficult, but it felt good to win. “Winning this kind of validates everything I’ve been doing throughout my military career.”

Buendia called the win a “huge honor” and “absolute blessing.”

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