Inside
Year in review
‘Catholic Guy’
Peace Light
New York-based radio personality visits with Wiesbaden Soldiers, families. See page 7.
Wiesbaden Cub Scouts join in annual global tradition. See page 6.
Take a photographic look at 2013. See pages 16-17.
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Wiesbaden: Your home in Germany
Jan. 16, 2014
Construction update
Projects changing face of the garrison By Anemone Rueger and Karl Weisel
U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs Office
As the New Year started, garrison planners took stock of the many construction projects changing the face of the Wiesbaden military community. Roger Gerber, U.S. Army Photo by Karl Weisel Garrison Wiesbaden’s transforA detour by the Keyes Building on Clay Kasere is among mation and stationing managethe many changes due to ongoing construction. ment officer, said excavation has been completed adjacent on Wiesbaden’s Clay Kaserne. the South Gate in the coming to U.S. Army Europe’s Gen. People who work on the weeks as construction continues Shalikashvili Mission Com- installation should expect to see on the third large operational mand Center for the new Con- a large number of gravel and facility for the consolidation of See Projects on page 8 solidated Intelligence Center concrete trucks coming through
Recognizing inspirational employees By Karl Weisel
U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs Office
It was billed as the ICE Emmy Awards. Employees receiving multiple commendations by customers through the Interactive Customer Evaluation program were recognized in front of most of the workforce in the
Wiesbaden Fitness Center during the garrison’s all-hands get-together Dec. 19. “Between the furlough, sequestration and the move of U.S. Army Europe Headquarters from Heidelberg to Wiesbaden, it’s been a challenging year,” said Col. David Carstens, USAG Wiesbaden commander, adding, “As a gar-
rison commander, rarely have I been prouder of the workforce.” Thanking the local national employees and service members who took the lead to help ensure that services weren’t dramatically curtailed during the federal shutdown, Carstens said, “I’m proud of you, and I’d See Inspirational employees on page 5
Photo by Karl Weisel
Members of the DPW Sign Team are recognized with the inaugural Team Award.
Photo by Karl Weisel
A fan meets Holly Eva at a past Blood Drive.
Gift of life Soldier’s dog inspires annual drive By Karl Weisel
U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs Office
She’s striking back, and community members are asked to join her in the effort. The she in question is Master Sgt. Clark Kuhling’s canine pal Holly Eva, the inspiration behind the 24th Military Intelligence Battalion and Wiesbaden Red Cross’s third annual Holly Eva blood drive at Wiesbaden’s Tony Bass Fitness Center June 30 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. “Everyone who donates gets a Holly Eva Strikes Back T-shirt,” said Kuhling, “and hopefully a picture with the dog.” Kuhling started the blood drive in Holly Eva’s name, with help from the American Red Cross, three years ago as a way to draw attention to the never-ending requirement for fresh blood donations to help those in need. After his dog almost died following anterior cruci-
ate ligament surgery which “kept getting infected,” she received a blood transfusion from a donor dog which at first didn’t provide any relief, he said. “The doctors thought the only thing that would help was human plasma — but then the dog’s blood took.” Holly Eva will once again be on hand to welcome contributors to the blood drive on Jan. 30. “Each pint of blood can save up to three lives, and the blood banks can never have too much,” Kuhling said, encouraging a large turnout. “And the T-shirts are awesome.” Why should people take the time to donate blood? “For me, it’s one of those things where you never pay attention until a family member or four-legged friend needs it,” Kuhling said. For more information about donating blood or the Armed Services Blood Program visit www.militaryblood.dod.mil.
Commentary
Put it on ICE USAREUR looks to the future By Orienna Fitzpatrick
Customer Service Support contractor
With the start of a new year comes a fresh opportunity to assess the services provided by U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden. An invaluable tool to help with this assessment is the Interactive Customer Evaluation program. ICE plays an integral part in improving U.S. military communities worldwide, and USAG Wiesbaden is no exception. In 2013 some prime examples of how ICE helped bring about change in the Wiesbaden military community are: T Additional hourly parking spots at the Wiesbaden Fitness Center T Implementing an appointment system at the Vehicle Registration Office to combat the long wait times customers were experiencing T Enhanced oversight of housing assignments on and off post T Increased support capabilities for furnishings and appliances in family housing T Increased hours at the Clay Kaserne Recycling Center. The system helps leaders establish a baseline understanding of current capabilities and gaps, monitor customer satisfaction on the services provided, track month-to-month progress, identify areas of concern and implement corrective plans of action. ICE affords community members the opportunity to have their voices heard directly by garrison leaders. Whether submitting a comment to commend someone for exceptional service or submitting a suggestion for improvement, community members are encouraged to continue to offer leaders, managers and service providers feedback through the ICE program. Use any option to submit an ICE comment. Manually fill out an ICE card and drop it in any ICE drop boxes around post Submit a comment electronically via the ICE webpage — access ICE website through the garrison home page www.wiesbaden.army.mil or scan an ICE QR code with a smart phone. All submissions are kept confidential and, if requested, responded to by the appropriate manager. Every community member can use ICE to make a difference in the community which is what makes this program such a continued success. Each comment submitted moves the garrison one step closer to achieving the goal of making “ Wi e s b a d e n : Your home in Germany.”
By Lt. Gen. Donald M. Campbell Jr.
Commander of U.S. Army Europe
I hope that everyone had a safe and enjoyable holiday season. Time with friends and family, and some much needed relaxation can help us recharge our batteries and prepare for a Lt. Gen. Donald great 2014. M. Campbell As we begin the new year Jr., U.S. Army here in Europe, I want to take Europe comthe opportunity to discuss our mander future and how it is nested with the five strategic priorities set by our chief of staff of the Army, Gen. Raymond T. Odierno, and how they pertain to our mission here in U.S. Army Europe. These priorities will provide the total Army, and USAREUR, with a definitive statement of our mission as we look ahead to build upon our hard-earned experiences of the previous decade of war and toward a future that poses distinct challenges of its own. Over the next few months I will talk about each of these priorities and how they relate to and affect USAREUR. The first strategic priority that I want to discuss is “Adaptive Army Leaders for a Complex World.” Building adaptive Army leaders is our hedge against an operating environment that will continue to be uncertain. The year 2013 brought many challenges to the Army with the fiscal uncertainty and the proposed changes to the Army force structure. Regardless of
Ask the commander Editor’s note: Have something you’d like to share with the commander? Visit the garrison’s Facebook page (Garrison Wiesbaden), send an ICE comment or contact the Commander’s Hotline (click the Feedback link on the garrison home page).
Col. David
Noise issues in housing Carstens, U.S.
Madison W. asked: Who Army Garrison would be the proper people to Wiesbaden contact concerning a continuing commander noise issue? All other options with these neighbors (email, notes, face-to-face contact) have been exhausted. Response: Madison, I’m sorry to hear that your neighbors are being inconsiderate about keeping the noise levels to a reasonable minimum. The Residents Handbook (available on the garrison’s home page at www.wiesbaden.army.mil/sites/newcomers/housing/
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what the future holds, I encourage everyone to continue seeking professional development and continue to foster the resiliency, battlefield skill and fighting spirit that have always typified the American Soldier. Here in Europe we have the unique advantage of working side by side with our allies and multinational partners every day. This provides an opportunity to educate and develop all our Soldiers and civilians to grow the intellectual capacity to understand our complex contemporary security environment, and as a result we have better leaders for Army, joint, interagency and multinational task forces and teams. As we are all aware, our Army is downsizing to a smaller, but more agile and ready force. Part of being an effective, adaptive Army leader is ensuring that our Soldiers are attending the right schools and training, providing the right education to the right individuals at the right time. As leaders, we also need to be proactive about our own career paths and seek out opportunities for development and growth. The Army is looking to retain the very best who exhibit tactical competence and technical proficiency while cultivating strategic perspective and leadership from senior noncommissioned officer to field grade and general officer ranks. Everywhere I go, Soldiers ask me what they can do to ensure they can continue their career in the Army. It’s very simple — don’t give the Army a reason to cut you. As a team, we will continue to ensure that we grow and maintain adaptive Army leaders for a complex world. Strong Soldiers, Strong Teams.
ResidentHandbook.pdf clearly spells out that quiet hours are from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. and all day on Sunday and German holidays. Additionally, “Residents must be considerate about the noise level … At no time will the noise level either inside or outside an individual’s quarters be excessive.) Army in Europe Supplement 1 to Army Regulation 420-1 states that the job of the building and area coordinator is to help solve problems such as complaints of loud televisions or stereos and disagreements between residents. I recommend you contact your building coordinator for assistance with the issue. You are also always welcome to contact the Housing Office for information about housing policy, advice and contact information for further assistance. If all other avenues fail, you can also call the Military Police to report undue noise levels at civ (0611) 705-5096.
Looking for wireless
Tracey M. asked: While we wait for our Internet to get hooked up, is there a place on base that has See Ask the commander on page 3 Command and newspaper staff
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News and features Control your wheels
News flash Parent Central Services moves
Make sure you are ready for any weather. In winter that means clearing all car windows, mirrors and lights of snow and ice; driving slower to match road conditions and anticipate dangers; doubling the distance between vehicles; and having the proper tires (it’s the law).
fill out before arrival. Also bring any shot records.
Wiesbaden’s Parent Cen- Closed for inventory tral Services will be closed Wiesbaden Exchange Jan. 16-17 as the offices move stores will be closed for from their current location in inventory on the following Building 1215 to the Building dates: Military Clothing Sales 1213 Annex. The office will on Clay Kaserne Jan. 18, reopen in the new location Mainz-Kastel Power Zone on Jan. 21. Jan. 19, Wiesbaden Main Exchange Jan. 22, Mainz-Kastel Recycling news Looking for information Furniture Store Jan. 23, about recycling or the 2014 Mainz-Kastel Four Seasons trash pick-up schedules for Jan. 24, Mainz-Kastel Car Care Center Jan. 25, MainzWiesbaden military comKastel Express Jan. 25, Clay munity housing areas. Visit Kaserne Troop Store Jan. 26 www.wiesbaden.army.mil and Hainerberg Express Jan. and click on the Recycling 30 from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. link or get there directly by visiting www.wiesbaden. Visual information army.mil/sites/directorates/ requests Customers requesting Refuse_Schedule.asp. Residents are also reminded that visual information support the Recycle/Reuse Center on from Wiesbaden’s Training Clay Kaserne is now open Support Center are advised weekdays from noon to 3:30 that when visiting the VIOS p.m. and stays open until 6 website, www.vios.army.mil/ viosmain.html, they must now p.m. on Thursdays. click on the Europe section of Youth of the Year the map to submit a request. CongratulaHome protection tions to Natalia Host nation crime prevenLynch, the Eution experts warn people that ropean Region recent incidents of single Boys and Girls home burglaries involved Clubs of America Military perpetrators sticking small Youth of the Year. Lynch, who pieces of plastic between the volunteered for the Herald entrance door and door frame Union in the past and is a to determine if occupants well-known musician in the were home or away on busiWiesbaden area, was selected ness or vacation. The burglars for her community service, reportedly checked after a youth program engagement couple of days to see if the and academic excellence. plastic had been removed or It’s the second year in a row was still in place indicating that she was selected as U.S. that the door had not been Army Garrison Wiesbaden’s opened and a break-in could Youth of the Year. She now occur unimpeded. People are advances to compete against Navy and Air Force youths advised to be on the lookout for the European Department for inconspicuous pieces of of Defense Youth of the Year plastic placed in the doorway and to report it to the honors. Military Police. For more Physical exams for crime prevention tips visit the CYSS youths Hessen Polizei home page at The Wiesbaden Army http://www.polizei.hessen.de/ Health Clinic will be open icc/internetzentral/nav/c7e/ from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. c7e70b60-d9ec-e141-14ae25 to perform Child, Youth 3c060ef798e7.htm. (Courtesy and School Services physical of U.S. Army Garrison Wiesexams on a first-come, first- baden’s Directorate of Plans, served basis. Pick up forms at Training, Mobilization and Parent Central Services and Security).
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Continued from page 2 wireless I can use for a couple of days? Is there wireless at the food court or anything? Response: Great question Tracey. While many people are already aware that wireless is available at several locations throughout the Wiesbaden military community, you provided a good opportunity to let newcomers know that community members are welcome to surf the web at the following facilities which provide that service: Wiesbaden Library, Warrior Zone, Community Activity Center and Strong Teams Cafe (dining facility) on Clay Kaserne; Wiesbaden Entertainment Center and the Wiesbaden Army Lodge in Hainerberg Housing.
Thanks for support
Sebi M. commented: You have the best employees at the ID Card Office, Passport Office and Non Appropriated Funds Office. Everybody was really friendly, helpful and fast — almost no waiting time and perfect service. Thank you. Response: Sebi, thank you for bringing this outstanding customer service to my attention. While these employees don’t perform their jobs simply for positive feedback like you provided, I know they certainly appreciate hearing back from satisfied customers.
Refuse pickup information
Mary G. asked: Where can I find information on trash pickup for Hainerberg Housing? Response: Mary, a wealth of information about recycling, the Recycle/Reuse Center on Clay Kaserne and 2014 trash pickup schedules for all Wiesbaden housing areas is available on the garrison’s website. Click on the green “Recycling” link (on the right side of the page) or get there directly by visiting www.wiesbaden. army.mil/sites/directorates/Refuse_Schedule. asp.
New book drop-off
Melissa C. commented: I just wanted to say a big thank you for the new book drop-off. This is so appreciated. As everyone knows, it can be so hard to find parking on Clay, and it is so frustrating to circle the library with kids in the car, unable to find a parking spot when all I want to do is return some books. The drop-off will make this part of my life so much easier. Woo-hoo. Response: Thanks, Melissa, for letting me know that the decision to install a book dropoff is being well received by library patrons. While parking remains a serious issue on Clay Kaserne, we are working daily to oversee short-
term parking to ensure it is available for those who really need it as construction continues on new parking garages which should also help alleviate parking concerns in the near future. We are already making plans to designate more short-term parking on Clay Kaserne in spring 2014 when our second parking deck is completed.
Construction near bus stop
Susan E. commented: During the construction planned for 2014, those who ride the bus to and from work each day will be required to disembark at the Domäne, instead of just outside the (Clay Kaserne) Main Gate. Many employees, mostly local national, some U.S. civilians and some military use these lines, particularly Bus 28. For all of us, the walk from the Domäne is problematic, as there is little safe surface to walk on, especially during darkness and inclement weather. Response: Susan, I realize that with the upcoming Clay Access Control Point construction project, some community members like yourself are concerned that ESWE’s Bus Line 28, which stops at the front gate, will discontinue service. I want to reassure you that when the project begins around the middle of March, the garrison will have a mitigation strategy in place to ensure that the bus will be able to stop in the general vicinity of its current location.
Great concert
Jill B. commented: The USO-sponsored German Police Orchestra Holiday Concert (Dec. 10 at Hainerberg Chapel) was wonderful. The orchestra and soloist were high quality, professional and enjoyable. They even included an Alpenhorn in one song — what a treat. Everyone in attendance — me, my 10-year-old son and others (adults and children) were drawn to the beautiful holiday music. I am only disappointed that more people did not take advantage of this wonderful holiday opportunity — the attendance numbers were disappointingly low — but we enjoyed it very much. Response: I’m glad to hear you enjoyed the concert, courtesy of the USO and our very talented Hessen Polizei friends. Unfortunately, with so many things happening during a very busy holiday season, not many people were able to attend the concert which took place on a school night during the middle of the week. Again, I can only express my gratitude at the generosity of these fine musicians and hope to welcome them back this year to a much larger audience.
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Compiled by the U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Directorate of Emergency Services
A backlog of unsorted parcels sits in a holding area of the Wiesbaden Postal Service Center Jan. 9. Wiesbaden Postal Service Center staff members ask everyone to please check and pick up their mail every couple of days to help relieve the crowded conditions on the shelves due the holiday overflow and canceled flights because of inclement weather in the United States.
Dec. 14 Drunk driving — An Airman is being charged with drunk driving and damage to host nation property. Traffic accident — A civilian employee is being charged with a traffic accident: Failure to report involvement and failure to judge proper distance.
Dec. 16 Drugs — A Soldier is being charged with wrongful use of marijuana. Forgery — A noncommissioned officer is being charged with forgery: Misappropriation of host nation property. Solicitation — A Soldier is being charged with solicitation to commit offense.
Dec. 17 Drugs — A Soldier is being charged with controlled substance violations: Use of marijuana.
Dec. 19 Civilian misconduct — A family member is being charged with civilian misconduct and illegal exportation of alcoholic beverages through the military postal service. Civilian misconduct — A civilian employee is being charged with civilian misconduct and driving with an expired driver’s license.
Dec. 20 Vehicle damage — A civilian employee became a victim when an unknown person fled the scene after damaging the employee’s vehicle while parked on Clay Kaserne.
Dec. 26 Drugs — A Soldier is being charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, wrongful possession of spice and wrongful introduction of drugs. Drugs — A Soldier is being charged with wrongful use of marijuana.
Dec. 28 Misconduct — A Soldier is being charged with obtaining services under false pretenses.
Dec. 31 Assault — A Soldier is being charged with aggravated assault and domestic violence.
Jan. 1 Drunk Driving — A Soldier is being charged with drunken driving, traffic accident resulting in damage to government property and inattentive driving.
Jan. 3 Traffic accident — A civilian employee is being charged with a traffic accident involving inattentive driving and civilian misconduct. Traffic accident — An NCO is being charged with a traffic accident: Failure to yield the right of way.
Jan. 4 Drunk driving — A civilian employee is being charged with drunken driving. Assault — A family member is being charged with aggravated assault and civilian misconduct.
Jan. 5 Drunk and disorderly — An officer is being charged with drunk and disorderly conduct. Traffic accident — An Airman is being charged with a traffic accident involving excessive speed, traveling too fast for road/weather conditions and failure to report involvement.
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New protections needed for unclassified data By Claudette Roulo
American Forces Press Service
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel recently directed that DoD organizations take additional steps to ensure unclassified controlled technical information is protected from cyber intrusions. “Stolen data provides potential adversaries extraordinary insight into the United States’ defense and industrial capabilities and allows them to save time and expense in developing similar capabilities,” Hagel said in a memo dated Oct. 10. “Protection of this data is a high priority for the department and is critical to preserving the intellectual property and competitive capabilities of our national industrial base and the technological superiority of our fielded military systems,” he added. As the world has become increasingly dependent on electronic data, traditional physical security concepts are no longer valid, said Jennifer Elzea, a Defense Department spokesperson. “The opportunity to gain access to sensitive unclassified information is simply too unconstrained, and we must rethink how we safeguard our technical information,” she said. Unclassified controlled technical data losses have become a major problem for the nation and its industrial base, Elzea said. And the problem is getting worse. Data and intellectual property concerning defense systems requirements, concepts of operations, technologies, designs, engineering, systems
production and component manufacturing are all being targeted, she said. While the information is unclassified, its loss still represents a significant threat to national security. “The department must be sure that unclassified controlled technical information is protected from network intrusion and that any consequences associated with loss of this information are assessed and minimized,” Elzea said. To that end, the secretary directed that the offices of the undersecretaries of defense for acquisition, technology and logistics, policy, intelligence, and the DoD chief information officer work together to develop any necessary changes to policy, guidance and rulemaking activities to improve the protection of unclassified controlled technical information that resides on or passes through defense contractor systems or networks. DoD also has proposed an amendment to its acquisition and contracting regulations, Elzea said. The amendment will add language to defense contracts requiring contractors to incorporate established security standards on their networks, and to report cyberintrusions that result in the loss of unclassified controlled technical information. The change is part of the effort to balance the cost of increased protection with the ability to conduct business operations at an unclassified level, she noted. The department must be able to safely operate at that level. Other actions directed in the
memo include the establishment of a joint analysis cell to assess losses of technical information. The cell, to be led by the undersecretary of defense for acquisition, technology and logistics, will determine the consequences of those losses and develop necessary responses. In addition, Hagel directed the military departments to identify critical acquisition and technology programs that require additional protection. This process will include a review of the classification guidance for those programs. Finally, the DoD CIO, the National Security Agency and the Defense Information Systems Agency will continue to identify the technical standards needed to protect unclassified information in the Joint Information Environment. “The Department of Defense is committed to protecting our unclassified controlled technical information against the threat of cyber intrusions that target the department and our industrial base,” the defense secretary said. “These actions will ensure that the department provides a cohesive, comprehensive and costeffective approach to protect priority investments and future defense capabilities while maintaining efficient business operations with our industrial partners,” he added.
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Pentagon announces changes for danger pay By Sgt. 1st Class Tyrone C. Marshall Jr. American Forces Press Service
The Defense Department announced changes in imminent danger pay that will go into effect June 1. “This is a process begun in 2011 that included an indepth threat assessment from the combatant commands,” said Col. Steven Warren, DoD spokesman. “It was made in coordination with the Joint Staff, combatant commands and military services.” Warren noted this policy change was not a budget-driven decision, but part of a routine recertification that “happens every couple of years — it’s an ongoing process.” According to a DoD news release announcing the recertification, the combatant commands conducted in-depth threat assessments for countries within their areas of responsibility. Following the review, the release stated, it was determined that the imminent threat of
Periodic recertification of IDP, according to the news release, ensures that imminent danger designations match the actual conditions of designated countries so that the department can provide fair entitlements and benefits. The last recertification was completed in 2007. The DoD news release notPhoto by Karl Weisel ed the following A 1st Armored Division Soldier and his wife embrace in celebration areas would no of a his return from downrange during one of several welcome home longer be desigevents for 1st Armored Division Soldiers after a deployment to Iraq nated as immiin November 2008. While imminent pay is still in effect for Iraq, some nent danger areas downrange locations such as Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar will no longer for IDP purposes: be designated as imminent danger pay areas. • The nine land areas of physical harm to U.S. military reduced in many countries, East Timor, Haiti, personnel due to civil insurrec- resulting in the discontinua- Liberia, Oman, Rwanda, Tation, civil war, terrorism or war- tion of imminent danger pay in jikistan, United Arab Emirates, time conditions is significantly those areas. Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan.
Inspirational employees . . . . . Continued from page 1 like to give you a round of applause.” After talking about the various initiatives and focal points that came out of the garrison’s recent two-day Strategic Planning Conference (including further efforts to end sexual assault, enhanced sponsorship, wellness, resiliency through sports, increased youth activities, leadership and workforce development), Carstens said it’s crucial that “after more than a decade of war we do some very important things for our community.” Among those is helping Soldiers and families cope with the new challenges that will come their way. “That’s what being ready and resilient is all about,” Carstens said. “As the Army gets smaller, we must get healthier to go forward and fight.” Regarding wellness, Carstens said, “I asked the staff to focus not just on Soldier wellness, but civilian wellness as well.” Arne Curtis, director of the Plans, Analysis and Integration Office, introduced the garrison’s latest effort to recognize outstanding service among the workforce. “In our garrison there are many employees who inspire us,” Curtis said. “Today we will take the time to recognize a few. … We will now present the garrison ICE Emmy Awards. The ICE Emmy is awarded to employees who
• The six land areas and airspace above Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Serbia and Montenegro. • The four water areas of the Arabian Sea, Gulf of Aden, Gulf of Oman and the Red Sea. • The water area and air space above the Persian Gulf. Warren said, “Of specific note, imminent danger pay will remain in effect for the following: Iraq, Afghanistan, Lebanon, Jordan, Pakistan, Syria, Yemen and Egypt.” Although 2013 statistics are not currently available, Warren noted in the year before, 194,189 personnel received imminent danger pay. “Approximately 50,000 less will be receiving imminent danger pay,” he said. “In [2012], we spent approximately $500 million on imminent danger pay. This will result in a reduction of approximately $100 million.” The benefit provides troops in imminent danger areas about $7.50 per day up to the maximum monthly rate of $225, Warren said.
stand out for receiving multiple, exceptional ICE comments from our customers.” As their names were called, each of the honorees came forward to be recognized by the garrison commander. ICE Emmy winners present included Abner Davila from the Postal Service Center; Abdelkader Guerba from the Directorate of Public Works’ Environmental Office; Cengiz Bruce Philbrick from Child, Youth and School Services; Charles Fitchett from the Directorate of Human Resources; Staff Sgt. Jeanpaul La Rue from the Vehicle Registration Office and DHR’s Tamekia Reed. Then it was time for a special presentation. “Today the garrison command and staff is proud to introduce and award the first United States Army Garrison Wiesbaden Quarterly Team Award,” Curtis said. “This initiative is yet another positive outcome of your strategic planning process, and it will serve to recognize high performing teams operating throughout our garrison.” The winner of the team award was the DPW Sign Production Team including Andreas Rode, Dieter Hoehn, Juergen Knoetig, Klaus Schick, Uwe Lichter, Peter Schneider, Kay Kuttler, Wolfgang Hoehn and Juergen Steinbach. A photo of the team and details on the winning effort will be displayed in the garrison headquarters until the next team is selected, Curtis said.
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Local Scouts join in Peace Light tradition
Wiesbaden Cub Scouts and Pack 65 Committee Chairman Tom Davison kept a longstanding tradition alive during the holiday season by meeting fellow international Scouts traveling by train at the Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof and sharing candlelight. The Peace Light began its journey at the Nativity Grotto in Bethlehem and was transported to countries around the world as part of the charitable relief mission, “Light Into Darkness,” which was started 27 years ago by the Austrian Broadcasting Company. Each year the candlelight makes its way to countries around the globe as a symbol of peace, warmth, love and family.
Know the tax issues of marrying a foreign national By Cordelia A. Johnson Legal Assistance Office
So you’re eager to file your taxes? Do you have your W-2s and all the 1099INTs-DIVs-Bs and any letter from anybody with statements such as … “this information is being reported to the Internal Revenue Service.” You and your new non-U.S. citizen bride “tied the knot” in Denmark on Dec. 24, 2013, and have been happy ever since. You were going to file a joint
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return, claiming her and the two children she brought into the marriage. Marrying a non-resident alien late in the year can turn tax filing into a trying experience. You may think that having been married for only eight days in 2013 is just like not having been married at all, but beware, as far as the IRS is concerned, filing “single” is not an option. For income tax purposes, if you were married on the last day of
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the year, you are deemed married for the entire year. Your spouse’s name and tax identifying number must appear on the income tax return, whether you choose to file “married separately” or “married jointly.” American citizens and resident aliens (those admitted to the United States as permanent residents — commonly referred to as “green card holders” — use their Social Security number. Non-resident aliens generally don’t qualify for a Social Security Number and must apply for an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number. IRS Form W-7 is used to apply for the ITIN. Non-resident aliens with U.S. income tax filing requirements need to apply for an ITIN. You should contact your local tax center for help in completing and submitting Form W-7 and to find out what supporting documents you will need. What about your new spouse’s two children? Any claimed dependents who do not have a Social
Security Number will be disal- ried is not one of them. lowed, as well as any of the Filing options credits which involve those If the taxpayer chooses to dependents, such as the child file a “married separate” return, tax credit, the earned income only the taxpayer’s income credit or the child and dependent will be reported and he/she care credit. may claim a “personal exempSo even though you have tion” for the non-resident alien accepted parental responsibilspouse, provided that spouse has ity for the minor children, are no income from US sources. In supporting them and the Army this case only the taxpayer is liconsiders them your “depenable for any taxes owed and the dents,” they will not qualify NRA spouse does not subject for dependent exemptions and him/herself to U.S. taxation. the associated credits until they If the taxpayer has a qualifyhave become citizens or pering child (U.S. citizen or resimanent residents in the United dent alien) who can be claimed States. Generally, as a dependent, he/she this will occur upon may be able to claim your next perma“Head of Household” nent change of staand claim a personal tion move. exemption for the If you are in doubt as to non-resident alien spouse. whether your stepchildren can This is usually a possibility for be claimed, discuss your spe- someone who has custody of his cific case with your tax preparer U.S. citizen child from a previor legal assistance attorney. ous marriage and subsequently Taxpayers married to non- marries a non-resident alien. resident aliens have unique Alternatively, the taxpayers choices to make that may have may make the election to file long-lasting implications on a joint return in order to avail future tax years. Filing “single” See Tax issues on and ignoring that you are marpage 8
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‘Catholic Guy:’ Story and photo by Karl Weisel
U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs Office
Soldiers, civilians and family members shared their experiences with the “Catholic Guy” during a visit to the Hainerberg Chapel Dec. 18-19. Lino Rulli, host of Sirius XM Radio’s the “Catholic Guy,” made stops in Kaiserslautern, Sembach and Wiesbaden to gather interviews with members of the U.S. military community in Germany for his satellite radio show on the Catholic Channel. Rulli, who is originally from Minnesota and works out of New York City, said he takes the show on the road regularly to feature different aspects of Catholic life around the globe. “I lived in a seminary for a week and I’ve recorded from the Vatican. … I wanted to come to Germany to feature men and women in the military … basically to show what it’s like to
Families share stories about military life during popular radio commentator’s Wiesbaden visit
be in the military,” Rulli said. “It’s been great so far,” said Chaplain (Maj.) Edward Ohm, a Catholic priest with the U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden’s Religious Support Operation. “I’m delighted he’s been able to spend some time with us and to talk to the troops.” As Soldiers and their families talked about their faith, family separation during multiple deployments and other issues of military life, Rulli kept up a lively Lino Rulli, the voice behind Sirius XM Radio’s the “Catholic dialogue including a fair share of Guy,” interviews Soldiers and families at the Hainerberg heartfelt humorous asides. Chapel during a two-day visit to Wiesbaden. “Everything I do, I try to do it with a sense of humor,” tary community in Germany, normal this life is for them — Rulli said, explaining that the Rulli said he was extremely getting sent to Afghanistan Catholic Guy show is aimed impressed with the “humility” numerous times — it’s a life at capturing the everyday and of his interview subjects. which isn’t normal at all. They unique experiences of Catholic “To me, what’s crazy is how don’t realize how different they life. “Basically, my approach is, I’m the average Catholic guy — the guy you went to high school with, the guy you go to a bar with and share stories.” After spending several days with members of the mili-
are from many of their fellow Americans — when they talk about love of service it’s the truth and not a burden,” he said. “It’s funny how their service and humility are so evident to everyone else but them.” The voice behind Sirius Radio’s the Catholic Guy added that having the opportunity to come overseas to thank members of the military family for their service was rewarding. “That’s why I’m in Germany — to wish them a Merry Christmas and to say thanks,” he said. (Editor’s note: To listen to one of the podcasts from the Wiesbaden visit, visit www.linorulli.com/tcgspodcast-154-christmas-withthe-troops-in-germany.)
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Continued from page 1 USAREUR Headquarters elements. Project completion is expected to be by December 2015, Gerber said. Work on the new 500-space parking structure next to the 1,100-space parking garage on Clay Kaserne should be completed by the end of June, he said. By August of this year consolidation of 5th Signal Command assets in Wiesbaden should be complete, Gerber said, pointing out that construction of the new Gray (Information Processing) Center, located by the Community Activity Center, is 80 percent complete. Construction work should wrap up in March, and installation of furniture and information technology will quickly follow. A rerouting of traffic in front of the Keyes Building on Clay Kaserne is the result of work to provide force protection standoff and new flag poles. The project should be finished by the end of March, Gerber said. As Parent Central Services relocates to the Building
1213 Annex on Clay Kaserne (set to open Jan. 21), space is freed up in the former location, Building 1215, for a new Teen Center. Work should be done by June on the Teen Center. As work continues to upgrade the Postal Service Center, patrons have noted the opening of renovated package pickup and finance areas. The final phase of construction will impact the individual mailbox area with completion scheduled for the end of March. At that time boxes will all be moved from the basement back to the first floor. Construction will begin on the new Clay Kaserne Access Control Point in March, the TSMO chief said. This will entail a rerouting of traffic and new stop lights. All three gates will remain open during the construction work which is expected to be completed by December. The new ACP will have three entrance lanes and a truck lane. Work on the new Exchange in Hainerberg Hous-
ing should be done by December with a projected opening date of spring 2015. A new commissary will be built in 2016. Housing residents will see the demolition of six vacant buildings starting in April as part of efforts to build the new Access Control Point on Washington Strasse. Once the ACP is completed Hainerberg will become a closed post, he said. Various construction projects on Department of Defense Dependents Schools in Hainerberg are also ongoing with modular classroom buildings set to be put in place at the beginning of April at the high school in preparation for construction. Gerber added that designs have been initiated for construction of the new Hainerberg Elementary and Wiesbaden Middle Schools to begin in 2015. For the latest transformation information visit the garrison’s home page, www.wiesbaden.army.mil, and click on the Transformation Update link.
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Continued from page 6 themselves of the more favorable joint rates. In this case the non-resident alien spouse subjects him/herself to U.S. taxation and must report his or her worldwide income. This is a one-time election, which once revoked cannot be claimed again. The NRA taxpayer should be aware that certain items of income that are not taxable in the host nation are subject to taxation in the United States. Unemployment compensation, sick pay in lieu of wages (Krankengeld) and gambling winnings will be fully taxable in the United States.
In an effort to avoid “double taxation” by the German and American governments, there are generally two options. First, any taxes paid to the foreign government on earned income can be claimed to offset your tax liability to the U.S. government. You would use Form 1116 to compute the foreign tax credit. Form 1116 can be used for other types of income for which foreign income taxes were paid. Please see the tax center for a detailed analysis of your particular situation. A second option is using Form 2555, which excludes foreign earned income.
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The excludable amount was raised to $97,600 for tax year 2013. There are certain limitations to the use of the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion. Most significantly, the income to be excluded must be earned income. Foreign interest income, capital gains, rental income, or your German lottery winnings cannot be excluded. Also, the income may not derive from U.S. government employment, which means that anyone paid by the U.S. government or one of its instrumentalities as an employee cannot exclude this income. This includes obvious sources of U.S. pay, such as military pay or DoD civilian pay, as well as the pay of local national civilians working for the DoD. Once you have determined your income qualifies for the exclusion, there is another hurdle — the physical presence requirement. The individual seeking the exclusion must have spent at least 330 days outside the United States during the quali-
fying year. (The qualifying year does not necessarily coincide with the tax year; rather it is any consecutive 365 days.) Finally, there is a limit to the amount of foreign earned income that can be excluded. The excludable amount can be further enhanced by the Foreign Housing Exclusion. Sounds complicated? See your local tax center or legal assistance attorney for more details. Foreign income earned and foreign taxes paid in a foreign currency must be converted to U.S. dollars. This can be accomplished using the average exchange rate (go to Historical Exchange Rates at www.oanda. com) for the year, or by using the actual rate on the day of the taxable transaction. There may also be state income tax obligations, depending on the taxpayer’s state of legal residence. Some states exempt all income earned outside the state, while others tax all income regardless of where it is earned.
Some states apply a physical presence test, meaning you only pay income tax if you spent a certain number of days in the state, while some states have no income tax at all. Since each state is different, no single answer can be given in an article such as this. The Wiesbaden Legal Center runs a Tax Assistance Program from February through June each year, in which eligible clients are entitled to assistance in preparation and electronic filing of their federal and state income taxes, all free of charge. The Wiesbaden Tax Assistance Center is located on the second floor in the Tony Bass Fitness Center on Clay Kaserne. It will open for business on Feb. 3. The office is open for appointments Monday through Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Thursday from noon to 5 p.m. Get more tax information on the garrison’s Legal Services page at www.wiesbaden.army. mil/sites/services/legal.asp.
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New club open to all history buffs All ages welcome at first get-together By Karl Weisel
U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs Office
Are you a history buff willing to share your enthusiasm with fellow history fans? If so, Wiesbaden’s new History Group invites you to join people of all ages at the group’s first meeting on Feb. 13 at the Clay Chapel (conference room in the basement) from 5:30-7 p.m. “The basic premise of the History Group is for volunteers to give a briefing on any historic event, from any time in history,” said James Meredith, a U.S. Army Europe civilian and the group’s organizer. Meredith, who brings his experiences with a similar group in Grafenwöhr, said he expects group meetings to run from an hour to two including discussions following the presentations. “Basically it’s open to anyone who is interested in history,” Meredith said,
adding that the group is sponsored by the Wiesbaden Library. “I’m a history buff — I love history,” he said, adding that having the chance to see and learn about the renaissance and medieval times in Europe first-hand while living overseas is a great benefit. “I’m sure there are a lot of people here who might want to share their historical
perspectives,” Meredith said, explaining that all aspects of history are open for presentation. Eventually, Meredith said, he would also like to include bus trips to historical sites as part of the History Group program. “As a member of the Grafenwöhr Military History Group I conducted a few presentations and led a couple of bus
trips to Pilsen in the Czech Republic for that city’s World War II commemoration ceremonies.” All community members are invited to take part — adults and students. “I’m looking forward to getting it going,” Meredith said, adding that he will be the inaugural speaker on the topic “The Battle of Chipyong-ni, Korea, Feb. 13-15, 1951, — Critical Engagement of the Korean War.” For more information on the Wiesbaden History Group and upcoming topics stop by the Wiesbaden Library or contact James Meredith at james. meredith@gmx.com.
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Community notes ... Community notes tion behind this annual life-saving event. Werner-Str. 11), Wiesbaden-Bierstadt (Kloppenheimer Str. 30) and the ELW The Wiesbaden Community Spouses FRG training Recycling Center (Deponiestr. 15). They Club has a jam-packed schedule of events Wiesbaden Army Community Serincluding a Thai lunch bunch Jan. 21 vice hosts Family Readiness Group are open Tuesdays to Fridays from 8:30 (meet at the Wiesbaden Entertainment training Jan. 28-29 at the ACS confer- a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Center at 11:30 a.m. to carpool); cooking ence room (Building 7790) in Hainerberg with Sybille Jan. 22; Book Club Jan. La Leche League Housing. Call civ (0611) 4080-254. 23 (meets at Texas Str. 39 at 11 a.m.) to The La Leche League meets every discuss “The Husband’s Secret” by Liane Help plan ethnic fourth Friday of the month at the USO Moriarty, AWAG Hessen Conference observances Cottage in Hainerberg Housing. NursJan. 28 at the Wiesbaden Entertainment The Wiesbaden military community Center and a WCSC Winter Gala Jan. Equal Opportunity Committee invites ing babies, mothers and mother-to-be 31. Visit www.wiesbadenspousesclub. everyone to get involved in helping plan are always welcome. For breastfeeding information contact Carol at civ (06257) com for more information. upcoming ethnic observances. Meetings 942 869 or by email at carol.hunter@ are every Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. in Resiliency training lalecheliga.de. Wiesbaden Army Community Ser- the Strong Teams Cafe dining facility vice holds resiliency training Jan. 16, (at the tables in front of the conference Next CIB Jan. 28 The next Community Information 23, 30, Feb. 6, 13 and 20 from 11 a.m. room). Call Sgt. 1st Class Lauderback at Briefing will be held Jan. 28 at 9:30 a.m. civ (0611) 705-5897 for details. to 2 p.m. in the ACS conference room. in the Community Activity Center on Sign up by calling civ (0611) 4080-254. Recycling Center hours Clay Kaserne. Follow it live or on the The Recycling and Reuse Center on History Group garrison’s Facebook page at Garrison Clay Kaserne is now open from noon A new Wiesbaden History Group Wiesbaden. holds its first meeting Feb. 13 from 5:30- to 3:30 p.m. weekdays and from noon 7 p.m. in the basement of Clay Chapel. to 6 p.m. on Thursdays. All community FOIA/PA training A Freedom of Information Act/PriMake new friends, share your historical members should be aware that they can also visit local city recycling centers to vacy Act training session will be held for insights and discuss this popular topic. drop off glass, paper and cardboard, primary and alternate FOIA/PO officers, Email james.meredith@gmx.com for clothing and shoes, construction debris, attorneys and legal advisers March 25-27 more information. CDs and DVDs, electronics, energy- from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The class will Blood drive Jan. 30 saving light bulbs, green waste, wood, be held in the Digital Training FacilStop by the Tony Bass Fitness Center printer cartridges, metal, furniture ity (Building 1638) on Clay Kaserne. Jan. 30 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the third and bulky items. These are located at Register by sending name, unit, UIC and annual Holly-Eva blood drive. Give the Wiesbaden-Nordenstadt (on Borsig- DSN to usarmy.badenwur.usareur.mbx. gift of life and get to know the inspira- strasse), Wiesbaden-Dotzheim (Willi- freedom-of-information-act@mail.mil.
WCSC happenings
Cupcakes for change
Army Community Service’s Family Advocacy Program holds a cupcakes for change bake-off Jan. 23 from 3:30-5 p.m. Call ACS at civ (0611) 4080-254.
‘American Girl’ social
An “American Girl” social for girls ages 6 and above is held every third Saturday of the month at 10 a.m. at the Wiesbaden Library on Clay Kaserne. Girls should bring their American Girl dolls with to the social. Activities include artwork, discussion of etiquette, tea and cookies. Make reservations (as space is limited) by calling the library at civ (0611) 705-1740 or Joyce Schloesser at civ (06128) 489 202.
Looking for a car
Find your next car at the Auto Skills Bid Lot. Cars are located on Mississippi Strasse (by the lodge) in Hainerberg Housing. Many cars only need minor repairs to pass inspection and all known faults are noted. Call civ (0611) 7056679 for details.
Culture College
New to the Wiesbaden area? Join the monthly Culture College to learn about helpful community resources, German culture, basic German, German shopping, public transportation and more. Call Army Community Service at civ (0611) 4080-234 for details.
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Pick up valuable skills, network with fellow volunteers and enjoy a host of special sessions during the Hessen Area AWAG Conference Jan. 28 at the Wiesbaden Entertainment Center. The focus of this year’s conference is the “Total Volunteer” with sessions including “The Seven Steps to a Successful You,” “Dealing With Difficult People,” “Navigating the Employment Maze” and “Parenting from Preschool to College.” All community volunteers are invited to participate. Cost is $20. Make reservations at hessen@awagonline.org.
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Food to help children learn Schoolbits Replace empty calories with wholesome foods By Lt. Col. Karen Hawkins
U.S. Army Public Health Command Registered Dietician
Is eating on-the-go now the norm for your family? Busy family schedules often lead to fast foods and convenience foods. Unfortunately, these food and beverage choices are often not the healthiest and may cause children to eat too many calories. In addition, many of these on-the-go food choices may not provide important nutrients children need for good health. Too many calories, especially when coupled with inactivity, contribute to our nation’s growing trend in childhood obesity. Obesity affects approximately one out of five children and adolescents in the United States — triple the rate from just one generation ago. Finding easy, creative ways to add more fruits and vegetables in place of other foods may be important in reducing risk for child and youth obesity. One study on fruit consumption showed that higher fruit consumption is linked with a lower body mass index in both adults and children. Another study suggests that people who eat more low-calorie and nutrient dense foods such as fruits and vegetables have a healthier body mass index. An easy way to get more fruits and vegetables is to consciously provide fruit and vegetables at lunchtime and as snacks. Five to nine servings per day of fruit and vegetables is recommended. Many children and teens get almost half their calories each day from added sugars and solid fats. Approximately half of these empty calories come from six sources: soda, fruit drinks, dairy desserts, grain desserts, pizza and whole milk. To help replace some of those empty calories with more nutrient-dense food, here are a few ideas to create convenient, on-the-go meals and snacks. Many of these can be assembled in 10 minutes or less. For extra time savings, cut up fruits and vegetables on the weekend. Banana and nut butter wrap. Mash a banana and
mix with any nut butter (this is a great opportunity to try a different butter — like almond butter, which is high in vitamin E and protein). Sprinkle with dried fruit or coconut for a different flavor. Spread it on a whole-wheat wrap or flat bread, roll it up, cut it up and bag it. Turkey, ham or chicken with hummus or Greek yogurt wrap. Spread some hummus or Greek yogurt on a wrap, add meat slices, any cheese (optional), lettuce or spinach and cucumber slices. Roll it up and bag it. Hummus or Greek yogurt adds a unique flavor, so if your children do not like it, use mustard or a small amount of mayonnaise. Pita pocket with curry chicken salad. Take chopped chicken and mix it with a little curry, Greek yogurt, chopped celery and chopped carrots. Put it in a wholewheat pita pocket with spinach or romaine lettuce. Baby carrots, cucumbers chunks, grape tomatoes, hummus, whole-grain crackers and pita chips. Put some hummus in a small container to use as a dip. Bag the carrots, cucumber chunks and grape tomatoes. Also pack some whole-grain crackers or pita chips for energy-packed carbohydrates. Low-fat yogurt, cheese and sandwiches. Keep low-fat yogurt, cheese and sandwiches cold by using an ice pack, frozen juice box or frozen milk box. Trail mix. Mix almonds, peanuts, dried fruit and whole-grain cereal for a nutrient-dense, energy-packed food and bag it. This is a great “take-it-anywhere” kind of food. Other snacks. Cheese sticks, nuts, frozen yogurt, soy or almond milk, 100-percent juice in boxes, dried fruit, fresh fruit and canned fruit all make great snacks and additions to lunches. For more information about healthy eating for children visit the Kids Eat Right website at www. eatright.org/kids, the U.S. Department of Agriculture home page at www.choosemyplate.gov/kids or Web MD at www.webmd.com/parenting/features/healthysnacks-for-kids.
Are you suffering from senioritis? Commentary by Kierra Carr Special to the Herald Union
The holiday recess has come to an end, and nearly every senior walking the halls of Wiesbaden High School has a case of senioritis. It’s a well-known condition of not wanting to attend school after a long 11 years and just wanting
to graduate as quickly as possible. Signs of senioritis are zombielike walks, vacant stares and a tendency to mumble incoherently. As the weeks rapidly dwindle in anticipation of graduation, the panic in seniors’ eyes becomes ever more apparent. Along with the arrival of college acceptance letters, comes serious financial considerations. While no one wants to take the time to do the tedious paperwork to request scholarships, obtain letters
of recommendation from teachers and list all the activities done in the past years for volunteer hours, it’s a must. Not having to worry about having to pay back student loans for the rest of one’s life is worth the effort in the end. Is there really a cure for senioritis? Only time will tell. (Kierra Carr, a Wiesbaden High School senior, is a career practicum student with the garrison’s Public Affairs Office.)
Aukamm update
There will be no school for students on June 20 (Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day) and Jan. 24 (teacher workday). A spelling bee for pupils in grades three to five will be held at 1 p.m. Jan. 22. Stay tuned for more information about Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Week at the school May 5-9.
Child Find screening
Hainerberg Elementary School will conduct its next Child Find screening on Jan. 27. If you have concerns about your preschool child’s development make an appointment by calling civ (0611) 4080-354.
New Hainerberg numbers
Hainerberg Elementary School’s new telephone number is mil 337-2220 or civ (0611) 705-2220. Wiesbaden Middle School’s new numbers (and the School Bus Office) are mil 337-2240 and civ (0611) 705-2240. To reach Wiesbaden High School call mil 337-2260 or civ (0611) 705-2260.
White House film festival
Are you a student filmmaker? The White House invites students to submit their short films showing the power of technology in the classroom. Deadline for entries is Jan. 29. Visit www.whitehouse.gov/ Film-Festival for entry requirements.
Watch student performers online
If you missed the “Jam On” German-American Leonardo Music Partnership concert at Wiesbaden High School, you can still check out the performances at the school’s Jam On web page. Visit http://smith.whs.hdso.eportalnow.net/jam-on.html. Jam On 2 is scheduled to held May 27 at Wiesbaden High School.
Dental art contest
Students in kindergarten through fifth-grade are invited to take part in this year’s Wiesbaden Dental Clinic Art Contest. Winners will receive cash prizes. The theme is “Your Healthy Smile for a Brighter Tomorrow.” Winners artwork will be displayed in the clinic. Deadline for submissions is Feb. 13. Visit www.wiesbaden.army.mil/sites/ services/Dental/ColoringCcontest2014pdf.pdf for more information and the entry form.
City-wide photo contest
The Wiesbaden Citizens Association is hosting a city-wide school photography contest for students ages 12-25 (three age groups — 12-15, 16-19 and 20-25) on the subject of “Zoom — Us Your Environment.” Photos are sought on the topics of cleanliness, environmental protection and nature. Various prizes will be awarded ranging from tablets to music players. Visit www.zoom-dein-wiesbaden. de/startseite for more information.
Parent-teacher conferences
Aukamm and Hainerberg Elementary Schools hold parent-teacher conferences on Jan. 31. Wiesbaden Middle and High Schools hold parent-teacher conferences on March 6.
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Sports and leisure By Donald Seltzer Volksmarch Editor
Volksmarching notes
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P The calendar for volksmarching in Germany, Terminliste 2014, is available for €2.50 in the start hall at most events. It lists dates, locations, points of contact and other information for each of the scheduled events in Germany. Also provided is an extensive list of permanent trails. Kaiserslautern- and Spangdahlem-area wanderers may also want to pick up the 2014 volksmarching calendars for France or Luxembourg; both are available from the DVV Awards Officer for €2 each. P The new year brings a minor change to volksmarching — at least for events in Germany. The price for start cards without the souvenir will increase to €2. With a souvenir the price varies between €4 and €4.50, and the price for souvenirs from previous events (B-medals) is often discounted. Events in France hold the line with start cards at €1.80 without a souvenir and €5.40 with the souvenir. P The Wiesbaden International Wandering Club has organized a day trip to the always-popular event at Rothenburg o.d. Tauber on Feb. 22. Get the details by visiting www.wiwc-volksmarching.de or on Facebook (“Wiesbaden International Wandering Club”). P Look for additional event choices at www. wiesbaden.army.mil/hunion/Takeahike.htm.
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chweppenhausen (55444) — The trails at this event are part of the IVV-Rundwanderweg Hunsrück, a year-round system of permanent trails offering participants seven routes totaling 160 kilometers. From Wiesbaden, use Autobahns 60 toward Bingen and 61 toward Alzey. Take the Bad Kreuznach/Waldlaubersheim exit (47) and follow IVV directional signs on secondary roads through Windesheim to the start.
Start: Schlossgartenhalle Saturday and Sunday: 8 a.m. to noon (5, 10 and 20 km) Trail: Hilly trails, fields and
Milal concert
The Milal Missionary Choir presents its 2014 New Year Praise Concert Jan. 18 at 7 p.m. at the Hainerberg Chapel. Admission is free. Visit “Frankfurt Milal Missionary Choir” on Facebook for more information.
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eibersbach (55444) — This event is west of Bingen and adjacent to the scenic Hunsrück region. From Wiesbaden, use Autobahns 60 toward Bingen and 61 toward Koblenz, and exit at Stromberg (46). Follow a secondary road four to five miles in the direction of Rheinböllen then pick up the minor road to Seibersbach.
Start: Dorfgemeinschaftshaus on Soonwaldstrasse Saturday and Sunday: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. (5, 10 and 15 km) Trail: Fairly hilly, woods and local neighborhoods Award: From previous events.
Weekend of Feb. 1-2
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leinich/Hunsrück (54483) — This event is north-northwest of Idar-Oberstein and fairly accessible to volksmarchers in other locations. From points east, use Autobahns 60 and 61 to exit at Rheinböllen (45). Follow B-50 past Simmern, Kirchberg and Hahn Airport to reach a minor road at Hochscheid that leads to Kleinich. From Baumholder, head toward Neubrücke via minor roads to reach B-41/B-269. Head north through Birkenfeld to connect with B-327 toward Hahn Airport. Take the minor road at Hochscheid to the start at Kleinich. From the KMC, use Autobahns 6 and 62 toward Trier, exit at Birkenfeld (4), and take B41/B-269 north and B-327 toward Hahn Airport. Use the minor road at Hochscheid to reach Kleinich.
Start: Gemeindehaus at Orts Strasse 53 Saturday and Sunday: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. (6, 10 and 15 km) Trails: Hilly, wooded areas Award: From previous events.
Weekend of Feb. 8-9
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emeling, France (57480) — This event is near the French border and west of Merzig, Germany. While a bit distant, KMC’s wanderers will find
the drive is mostly on the Autobahn. From the KMC, use Autobahns 6 and 8 past Saarbrücken, then exit at Merzig (6). Take secondary roads across the border and through Hilbringen and Waldwisse to the start at Rémeling.
Start: Foyer Socio-Culturel Sunday: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. (10 km) Trail: Unknown, expect wooded areas Award: None.
Weekend of Feb. 15-16
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ad Marienberg (56470) — Although it’s a bit of a drive, this event offers a swim and rewards walkers with scenic views of the Hoher Westerwald region. From Giessen use Autobahn 45 toward Herborn and Siegen and exit at Herborn-West (26) to use B-255 and B-414. Drive west toward Hachenburg and watch for IVV directional signs.
Start: Schulzentrum (walk) on Kirburger Strasse and Marien Bad (swim) at Bismarckstrasse 65 Saturday and Sunday: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. (5, 10 and 20 km) and 9 a.m. to noon (swim) Trail: Hilly, wooded areas Award: A pair of ceramic ducklings on a stone base.
Weekend of Feb. 22-23
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othenburg ob der Tauber (91541) — This walk explores the medieval walled-city of Rothenburg. The Saturday-only old-town walk offers a mini-tour of its many shops and sights. The outside trails, including a half-marathon distance, are a great choice if you’ve already experienced the old-city trail. It’s crowded but not overwhelming; parking is plentiful. In conjunction with this special walk discounts on admission are offered by a number of museums and attractions by showing your IVV start card. From Wiesbaden, use Autobahns 5, 6 and 7 past Heidelberg, Heilbronn and Crailsheim in order to reach Rothenburg. Start: Sporthalle at Erlbacher Strasse 5 Saturday: 7 a.m. to noon (6, 11 and 21 km outside of city) and noon to 4 p.m. (11 km old-city trail) Sunday: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. (6 and 11 km) and 7 a.m. to noon (21 km) Trails: Old-City routes are paved and have steps; trails in the surrounding area are hilly and wooded Award: From previous events.
Things to do ... Things to do
ard Wagner’s opera “The Flying Dutchman” Jan. 28 and Feb. 6, the musical “Evita” Jan. 30 and Feb. 5, the ballet “Between Midnight and Morning: Swan Lake” Feb. 2 and Giuseppe Verdi’s opera “The Force of Destiny” Jan. 25 and Feb. 8. Call civ (0611) 132 325 or visit www. staatstheater-wiesbaden.de.
Wiesbaden on Feb. 14. For Bad Homburg. Showtimes are or call civ (0611) 4080-106 for more information on the trip at 2 and 6:30 p.m. on Saturdays, more information. email michael.l.wiederich.civ@ 2 p.m. on Sundays. Purchase Outdoor Rec trips mail.mil. For more information tickets at www.frankfurtticket. Wiesbaden Outdoor Recon the ski club visit “Hessen de or on the Kurtheater’s home reation features ski and snowInternational Ski Club” on page at www.kurtheater-badboard trips to Reit im Winkl Facebook or www.hessenski. homburg.de. Ski Club trip Jan. 25-26; to Engleberg, Join fellow winter sports com. To contact club president USO highlights Switzerland, Jan. 31 to Feb. enthusiasts in tackling some Marco Vialpando send an email Join the USO for a trip to 2; Interlaken, Switzerland, Bingo at the WEC of the best slopes in Europe to vipp6@yahoo.com. Hidden Heidelberg Jan. 18, Feb. 28 to March 2; and KapHead to the Wiesbaden with the Hessen International ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ Miramar Water Park Jan. run, Austria, March 13-17. Entertainment Center in HainSki Club. The club meets evThe Theatre Unlimited 18, the Mercedes-Benz and Outdoor Rec heads to Carnival erberg Housing on Sunday ery other Thursday at Performing Porsche Museums Jan. 25, in Venice Feb. 28 to March 2. afternoons at 5:30 p.m. to enjoy the Paulaner Restaurant C o m p a n y Amsterdam Jan. 25, WiesStop by Outdoor Recreation on bingo. Sales start at 4 p.m. Win (Wilhelmstrasse 58-60) p r e s e n t s baden Magic History Jan. Clay Kaserne or call civ (0611) up to $3,500 in prize money. in Wiesbaden. The club the musical 25, Riesling Route Jan. 26, 705-5760 to sign up for these heads to the DamulsFree pool “Fiddler on Belgium: Brugge and Brussels Mellau ski area in Austria Enjoy free pool every Mont h e R o o f ” Feb. 15, Main River Fasching trips and more. (“the world’s snowiest Feb. 8, 9, 15 Party Cruise Feb. 22 and Po- Ballet, opera and more day at the Wiesbaden Entertaintown”) for three days and 16 at the land: Pottery and Sightseeing The Hessisches Staats The- ment Center Lounge. Call civ of skiing leaving from Kurtheater March 14. Stop by any area USO ater Wiesbaden features Rich- (0611) 4080-190.
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Sports and leisure Sports shorts Range safety, sport shooting courses
Wiesbaden’s Hunting, Fishing and Sport Shooting program holds a free range safety certification course Jan. 25 from 9-10 a.m., a free Schutzenmeister certification course Jan. 25 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and a sport shooting knowledge course and test (cost is $60) Jan. 25-26 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Contact Outdoor Recreation on Clay Kaserne (Building 1043) or call civ (0611) 705-5760 to register.
Free throw competition
The Knights of Columbus Timothy J. Maude Council No. 10292 will hold a Basketball Free Throw Competition Feb. 9 at the Wiesbaden High School Gym on Hainerberg at noon. The competition is for boys and girls ages 10-14 and is open to all ID cardholders as well as non-ID cardholders.
Hochsauerland March Photo by Karl Weisel
Jingle Bell Jog Runners take off at the start of the five-kilometer Jingle Bell Jog on Clay Kaserne Dec. 21. Many participants dressed up in holiday attire to add a special touch to the Christmas run which took runners around the airfield from the Wiesbaden Fitness Center. Prizes included fitness classes, massages and other giveaways.
Winter sports safety
Have fun, but protect yourself and know your limits By Charles Bowring
U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Safety Office
Whether it’s skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing or ice hockey, snowmobiling and ice skating, keep it safe by following these important health and safety tips for winter sports: Wear sunglasses: Sun reflecting off of snow can sunburn the whites of one’s eyes. It’s painful and unattractive, in addition to being bad for eye health. Be sure to wear sunglasses even on partly cloudy days if you’re spending time around snow. Wear sunscreen: The sun reflecting off of the snow can cause a severe sunburn. Be smart and put on your sunscreen so you don’t end up spending the rest of your winter vacation left indoors, or worse — increasing your chances of skin cancer down the road. Drink water: Winter sports can also be dehy-
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Skiers and snowboarders enjoy the crunchy powder in Garmisch.
drating, but the lack of heat often causes people to forget to drink enough, which can lead to nausea and faintness. Sufficient water can also help to adjust to higher altitudes. So, drink up. Wear recommended safety gear: Research your activity and follow the recommended guidelines for safety gear. Helmets, pads, eye gear and more are all highly recommended. Look up the safety products at the Consumer Product Safety Commission, Common European Norm or American Society of Testing and Materials websites for proper ratings and testing and/ or on labels affixed to the equipment. Maintain communication: Groups can be easily separated at ski resorts and in the mountains. Be sure to carry cell phones and walkie-talkies to stay in touch. Remember that cell coverage can be spotty to nonexistent in the places skiers, snowboards, snowshoers and snow-mobilers love, so bring a backup form of communication to keep from getting separated from your group. Adjust to the altitude: If you’re coming from a lower altitude to a higher one, be careful to listen to your body. Don’t overdo it, and be sure to get plenty of water and rest. If you don’t have time to gently adjust for a day or two after arriving in high altitude, then take plenty of breaks and listen carefully to your body. Know your limits: If you’re a beginner skier or snowboarder, avoid the more challenging intermediate (red) and advanced (black) slopes and always remain on the marked trails. Be smart, have fun and manage your risk.
The German Army’s Land Command Nordrhein-Westfalen hosts the 28th International Hochsauerland March on March 28-30. For details and online registration visit www.hochsauerlandmarsch.eu.
U.S. Youth Soccer
Interested in upgrading your soccer skills and playing with other players in Europe. The Wiesbaden Select team of U.S. Youth Soccer Europe may be for you. Visit http://wiesbadenselect. weebly.com for more information.
High school sports
Wiesbaden High School athletes are hard at competing for bragging rights in basketball, swimming, wrestling and marksmanship. Wiesbaden’s basketball teams play at home against Black Forest Academy Jan. 17 and 18, Bitburg Jan. 24, Ramstein Jan. 25 and host the European Basketball and Cheerleading Championships Feb. 19-22. Home wrestling meets are Feb. 1 (at the Tony Bass Fitness Center) and Feb. 14-15 (European Championships in the Wiesbaden Fitness Center). Wiesbaden Wahoo swimmers head to Berlin for the Divisional Championships Jan. 26 and to Eindhoven, the Netherlands, Feb. 15-16 for the EFSL Swim Championships. Wiesbaden’s marksmanship team hosts the Marksmanship Finals Feb. 1.
German hunting course
Wiesbaden’s Hunting, Fishing and Sport Shooting program holds its next German hunting course Feb. 11 to April 26. Cost is $200. Classes meet Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 6-9 p.m. Call civ (0611) 705-5760 for details.
Wiesbaden Volksmarching Club
The Wiesbaden International Wandering Club is now an official private organization — already recognized by the DVV and IVV. WIWC members are entitled to participate in bus trips as well as monthly meetings and other events. Find out about upcoming events by visiting www.wiwcvolksmarching.de or come to a general membership and information meeting on the third Monday of each month at the Landchen Restaurant and Sportsbar (Oberfeld 7, 65205 Wiesbaden-Erbenheim).
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For your health
Thinking ‘outside of the office’ to stay healthy By Chanel S. Weaver
U.S. Army Public Health Command Public Affairs Office
One of the most common reasons many individuals do not exercise is because they don’t have time in their schedule. Between working long hours, taking care of family needs and tending to community obligations and other personal needs, there is no additional time in the day to implement a workout routine. But staff members of the U.S. Army Public Health Command have discovered a way to incorporate fitness into the day by approaching work differently. While many individuals scour buildings looking for a meeting space, these individuals conduct their meeting outdoors — and they walk while they talk. All are members of the U.S. Army Public Health Command’s Health Pro- U.S. Army Public Health Command public health evaluators Laura Vasquez, Lauren Shirley, Lauren Kropp and Wana Jin brainstorm project motion and Wellness staff. “We like to call it our outdoor board- ideas during a walking staff meeting. room,” said Col. Heidi Warrington, In addition to the opportunities said Laura Vasquez, USAPHC program program manager for the Army Public for contemplation and collaboration, evaluator. Health Nursing Program. these outdoor walking meetings allow “By participating in these walking These outdoor boardrooms are be- USAPHC employees to build and sustain meetings, we have an opportunity to coming a popular meeting place within good health. practice what we preach,” she said. the USAPHC — especially since they “After 45 minutes to one hour of The outdoor meetings can also be allow employees to take a break from walking and talking, we find that we conducted solo. the monotony of sitting at a computer have walked over two miles,” said Maj. Dr. Steven Bullock, program manfor eight hours. Lakisha Flagg, also an Army public ager for the Public Health Assessment “When we step out of the office, and health nurse. Program, holds daily running meetings walk and talk, it breeds collaboration “Walking and talking has become with himself. and allows us to brainstorm freely,” said a collegial venue for us [public health “I typically run each day with my Lauren Kropp, a program evaluator at nurses] to incorporate physical activity voice recorder,” said Bullock. “While I the USAPHC. while comfortably and creatively work- am running, I record myself as I reflect Maj. Kari Bruley, an Army public ing through both routine and complex on the day’s events and dictate the things health nurse, said being outdoors causes mission requirements,” said Bruley. I have remaining to do that day.” USAPHC employees to stay focused on USAPHC personnel say walking He said the solo outdoor running the mission. meetings afford them an opportunity to allows him to prioritize his actions and “The ‘outdoor office’ lends itself to squeeze in fitness when they can. helps him to be more efficient at acfree thinking with few interruptions or “We continually look for ways to complishing tasks. boundaries, all the while exercising the help our Soldiers create environments The former Army officer enjoys these body and mind,” said Bruley. where healthy change can take place,” meetings with his recorder because they
provide a dual benefit in keeping him fit and healthy. “I run in all sort of weather — rain or shine — sun or snow,” said Bullock. “I really think it is a good use of my lunch hour to increase physical activity and avoid sitting for long periods of time.” Regular physical activity — along with adequate sleep and healthy nutrition — are the three pillars of Army Medicine’s Performance Triad. Personnel who include these essentials to their daily routine are able to optimize their health. Many USAPHC employees say they are grateful to work for an organization with such flexibility. “I enjoy incorporating walking into my day,” said Wana Jin, a program evaluator. “I haven’t experienced this emphasis on health and wellness in other places where I’ve worked.” Laura Mitvalsky manages the Health Promotion and Wellness Portfolio at the USAPHC, and encourages her employees to be active during the day. Many of her staff members wear pedometers to see if they can meet Army Surgeon General Patricia D. Horoho’s recommendation to take 10,000 steps daily. “These outdoor meetings are wonderful, because they allow our employees to get away from the distractions of the office, focus solely on the issue and topic at hand, and build and sustain good health habits in the workplace,” said Mitvalsky. Lauren Shirey, public health accreditation lead and program evaluator, said she enjoys incorporating walking into her day. “It’s great to work for an organization where we can accomplish the mission and support our health and wellness goals at the same time,” said Shirey. “Anyone is capable of leading a healthy lifestyle if he or she thinks outside of the box.”
Make a resolution to empower yourself to better health By Carrie Kilby and Esther Pfau U.S. Army Public Health Command
Health is more than just good health care. It’s about the decisions and choices we make every day. Empower yourself and know that each day you can make a difference in your quality of life. No matter who you are, how old you are or what you do, you need a balance of sleep, activity and nutrition to build and sustain great health. This triad of sleep, activity and nutrition was initiated by the Army
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surgeon general in 2012 and is called the Performance Triad. In the spring and summer of 2014, installations Army-wide will be deploying the Army Family Performance Triad Campaign. The campaign aims to bring Soldiers and retirees, their families and civilians the tools and resources needed to make better sleep, activity and nutrition choices to improve their health and performance. To kick-start your own healthy habits, Army Medicine experts in sleep, activity and nutrition have provided some daily targets to start impacting
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performance and health. These daily targets for adults are: J Get at least seven to eight hours of sleep each night. J Remove all electronics from your bedroom. J Take 10,000 steps during your everyday routine. Consider getting a pedometer, using your smart phone or using a personal fitness device to track your steps each day. J Get at least 150 minutes (two hours and 30 minutes) of moderate-intensity activity and two days of muscle-strengthening activity per week. J Build your plate with
whole grains, lean proteins, fruits, vegetables and low-fat dairy at each meal. J Make half your plate a variety of brightly colored fruits and vegetables. J Refuel every four to five waking hours; don’t skip meals. J Make water your first choice for hydration. If you don’t know where to start, have an injury or would like additional one-on-one support, no matter your current fitness level, contact your primary-care manager or the Wellness Center for information on:
J Sleep education J Weight management and metabolic testing J Exercise testing and exercise prescription J Stress management education and biofeedback J Nutrition education J Wellness coaching J Body composition analysis J Health assessments. So here’s to a new year and a healthier you. You have the power to improve sleep, activity and nutrition and maintain or take back control of your health and future.
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Kevin Hart (right) joins Ice Cube on patrol in Atlanta and gets more and more entangled in the brother of his girlfriend’s latest case while trying to score street cred in “Ride Along.”
At the movies Jan. 16-30 Taunus Theater
Jan. 16 — The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (PG) 7 p.m. Jan. 17 — The Legend of Hercules in 3D (PG13) 4 and 7 p.m. Lone Survivor (R) 9:30 p.m. Jan. 18 — Frozen (PG) 4 p.m. The Legend of Hercules in 3D (PG-13) 7 p.m. Jan. 19 — Frozen (PG) 7 p.m. Lone Survivor (R) 7 p.m. Jan. 20 — Lone Survivor (R) 7 p.m. Jan. 21 — Legend of Hercules (PG-13) 7 p.m. Jan. 22 — Legend of Hercules (PG-13) 7 p.m. Jan. 23 — Lone Survivor (R) 7 p.m.
Jan. 24 — Ride Along (PG-13) 7 p.m. Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit (PG-13) 9:30 p.m. Jan. 25 — The Nut Job in 3D (PG) 4 p.m. Ride Along (PG-13) 7 p.m. Devil’s Due (R) 9:30 p.m. Jan. 26 — The Nut Job in 3D (PG) 4 p.m. Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit (PG-13) 7 p.m. Jan. 27 — Devil’s Due (R) 7 p.m. Jan. 28 — Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit (PG13) 7 p.m. Jan. 29 — Ride Along (PG-13) 7 p.m. Jan. 30 — Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit (PG13) 7 p.m.
Clockwise from above: Ben Stiller lives a rich fantasy life that turns into reality in “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty.” Photo left: Mark Wahlberg is one of four Navy SEALs on a covert mission in Afghanistan in “Lone Survivor.” Photo above left: Kellan Lutz stars as the mythical Greek hero in “The Legend of Hercules.”
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (PG) — Ben Stiller directs and stars in this remake of James Thurber’s classic story of a daydreamer who escapes his anonymous life by disappearing into a world of fantasies filled with heroism, romance and action. When his job, along with that of his coworker (Kristen Wiig), are threatened, Walter takes action in the real world embarking on a global journey that turns into an adventure more extraordinary than anything he could have ever imagined. The Legend of Hercules (PG-13) — Kellan Lutz stars as the mythical Greek hero, the son of Zeus, a half-god, half-man blessed with extraordinary strength. Betrayed by his stepfather and sold into slavery because of a forbidden love, Hercules must use his formidable powers to fight his way back to his rightful kingdom. Lone Survivor (R) — Four Navy SEALs on a covert mission to neutralize a high-level al-Qaeda operative are ambushed by the enemy in the mountains of Afghanistan. Faced with an impossible moral decision, the small band is isolated from help and surrounded by a much larger force of Taliban ready for war. As they confront unthinkable odds together, the four men find reserves of strength and resilience as they stay in the fight to the finish. Stars Mark Wahlberg, Ben Foster and Emile Hirsch. Ride Along (PG-13) — When a fast-talking guy joins his girlfriend’s brother — a hottempered cop — to patrol the streets of Atlanta, he gets entangled in the officer’s latest case. Now, in order to prove that he deserves his future bride, he must survive the most insane 24 hours of his life. Stars Kevin Hart, John Leguizamo and Ice Cube. The Nut Job (PG) — In animated 3D, this action-packed comedy follows the travails of Surly (voiced by Will Arnett), a mischievous squirrel, and his rat friend Buddy (Brendan Fraser), who plan a nut store heist of outrageous proportions and unwittingly find themselves embroiled in a much more complicated and hilarious adventure. Frozen (PG) — Fearless optimist Anna (voiced by Kristen Bell) sets off on an epic journey, teaming up with rugged mountain man Kristoff (Jonathan Groff) and his loyal reindeer Sven, to find her sister Elsa (Idina Menzel) whose icy powers have trapped the kingdom of Arendelle in eternal winter. Encountering Everest-like conditions, mystical trolls and a hilarious snowman named Olaf (Josh Gad), Anna and Kristoff battle the elements in a race to save the kingdom. Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit (PG-13) — Jack Ryan, as a young covert CIA analyst, uncovers a Russian plot to crash the U.S. economy with a terrorist attack. Stars Keira Knightley, Chris Pine, Kevin Costner and Kenneth Branagh.
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Students and teachers celebrate Read Across America Day at Wiesbaden Middle School.
Soldiers run on Clay Kaserne to cele
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December Gen. Martin E. Dempsey (right), chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, joins Alison Haislip, Jep Robertson and Bridget Kelly on stage for a song during the USO Holiday Troop Visit to Wiesbaden Dec. 12. Photo by Karl Weisel
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FreeStyle DAVID’S MARATHON JOURNEY 2014 – BACK TO WORK, BACK TO TRAINING, BACK TO REALITY We are serialising the running blog of David Sweeney, who is training for the London Marathon in April 2014 and raising money for charity along the way…
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o the real 2014 started for me this Monday when I went back to work. I had a great two weeks holiday over Christmas; one week at home in Cambridge with my folks and family, and then a week in Austria skiing with a group of pals. Both were great times and surprisingly relaxing. Even the ski week, which is usually filled with Apres Ski and loads of booze, was much more laid back than normal. Maybe I am finally “coming of age” as one of the group suggested! So got back on Saturday and decided to head out for a big run on Sunday to try and burn off some of the holiday calories. I did bring my running gear with me to Cambridge and Austria but manged only two measly runs in the two weeks. But this Sunday I knocked out a good 15k at good pace which got me back in the mood and back in the game. And game on it is! Only 12 weeks left till the London Marathon and I am determined to do a better job than I did last year. I had injuries and was ill on the run up to the race last year so it didnt work out as I planned, and came over the line in 5.55 or something like that. This year I would like to get under 4.30. Looking back over last year, as one does around these times, I can say that I completed 2 marathons and maintained my training throughout the year, but didn’t really lose any weight on the scales, although I know I am fitter and leaner than this time last year. One of my resolutions for 2014 is to eat healthier and not to allow myself to eat what I want just because I ran 10k that morning. Need to also lower the alcohol consumption too! Off to set up my Just Giving page – gotta raise two grand for the London Marathon entry…. David Sweeney's Marathon Journey Author profile: David Sweeney lives in Mannheim and is a Used Car Guy in Kaiserslautern. He’s a runner, skier and social animal all rolled into one! He ran his first marathon in Dublin on October 29, 2012 to lose weight, prove something to himself, and to raise money in memory of his cousin who died in 2011. You can follow his own online blog here or see weekly updates on www.MilitaryinGermany.com
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Learning can be Strong Beginnings teacher Roxanne Ervin helps students mix some paint for an art project. Students from left: Autumn Simmons, Emma Avila and Alan Soltero.
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Kaylyn Kopas (left) and Aubrey Parrish share a table to work on a Strong Beginnings project. Each student has their own “pencil case” to keep track of scissors, crayons, pencils and other supplies used in the classroom.
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Christian Huber (left) and Jayden Dingle enjoying their preschool activities.
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Sean Jones concentrates on a learning activity.
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Robert Jones plus an assortment of crayons. Emma Avila in the background at the hand washing station.
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A great example of students in a CYS Services Strong Beginnings classroom. Children focused on a learning project.
Desiree Weaver (right) and Marissa Morton work on their fine motor skills during a writing exercise. Photo by Peter Witmer
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Kurhaus Wiesbaden at night with illuminated fountains
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8 TipS When it comes to travelling in Europe there’s a good chance you’re going to end up travelling by train. It’s a quick, easy, and if you play your cards right, cheap way to travel between both cities and countries. Still, there are plenty of different train companies and travel websites out there, all insisting that they have the best deals. How do you know you’re getting the right one? Well, firstly, you can follow these eight tips.
Tip One:
Plan, Plan Plan
If you’re using a rail pass to conduct your journey it’s a good idea to plan out your journey in advance. It gives you a chance to get the mandatory seat reservations and make sure you know exactly how much you’re going to be spending in advance. This is important, as when you’re travelling by rail, last minute changes
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can result in you being charged change fees and cancellation penalties. Also, passholder reservations become limited closer to the travel time, which means last minute ticket prices are way more expensive. Which brings us to our next tip:
Tip TwO: Book early
A lot of travel routes have whopping great discounts if you book far enough in advance. This is particularly the case when you’re using a travel pass and going for seats that have limited availability. However, it’s also worth bearing in mind that those discounted rates may lead to restrictive bookings that don’t allow for much wiggle room when it comes to cancellations or last minute changes.
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Not everything has to be an epic trek. Sometimes you can use your pass to head out in the morning and get back in the evening, using only one day of your pass. All the big cities have lots of incredible, beautiful little towns between ten minutes and two hours away. It’s a great way to make the most of your travel pass.
Of course, there are longer journeys to be made as well. But then often it’s all in the journey - why rush from destination to destination when there are so many wonderful places to see in between? If you’re going from Munich to Paris, it’s the perfect
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ComPare Pointto-Point tiCkets and Passes
Depending on where you want to go and how much the tickets are for each bit of the journey, you may find that a rail pass isn’t actually the cheapest option. It’s possible that simply getting a point-to-point ticket might be the best option. Routes such as London to Paris, or Paris and Brussels can charge more than the usual 8 or 9 euros for seat reservations. With tickets, you don’t have to pay the reservation cost, because it’s part of the cost of the ticket.
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wonderful sights and having wonderful experiences and taking amusing photos where you use perspective to make it look like you’re toppling over the Leaning Tower of Pisa. So why not save on your daylight hours by travelling while you sleep? What’s more, the overnight trains usually turn out to be a good deal cheaper. It’s win win!
Tip Five: don’t travel alone!
Not only is it more fun if you’ve got a travelling companion to share the sights with, but there are plenty of passes that offer a special saver rate that gives a discount if you’ve got between two and five people travelling together as a group!
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Have fun with the locals Falconry Show Sun, Jan 19 Darmstadt, Jagdschloss Kranichstein
Experience an exciting Falconry Show at the Jagdschloss Kranichstein in Darmstadt on January 19 at 3 p.m. During the one hour show you will see various hunting techniques by a variety of birds of prey. The importance of hunting with birds of prey in the past will be explained in German by Walter Reinhardt from Falconry Ronneburg. Admission is €5. For more info in German see www.museum.jagdschloss-kranichstein.de or contact 06151-9711180.
EVENTS The Lion King – The Musical Now – September 2014 Hamburg, Stage Theater Experience Disney’s ‘The Lion King’ on stage with and exciting mix of pop music by Sir Elton John and original African rhythms. The masks and costumes make this stage show a truly unique family experience. For tickets from €49.89 visit www.eventim.de. Weekly market Sat, Jan 18 Wiesbaden, Dern’sches Gelände Every Wednesday and Saturday the weekly market takes place at the Dern’sches Gelände from 7 am to 2 pm. Around 80 vendors offer fruit & veg, fish, agricultural and forestry products for sale. Take plenty of Euros to the market as vendors will accept cash only. For more information see www.wiesbaden.de Medieval dinner Sat, Jan 18 Bad Kreuznach, Kauzenburg A typical medieval dinner awaits you at castle Kauzenburg in Bad Kreuznach on January 18. During a seven course menu supported by typical music you will experience a feast in the style of the 13th century. Delicacies from knuckle of pork to apple pie as well
as plenty of water, beer and wine from local wineries will be served. Tickets for the dinner are €69 and available at www.kauzenburg.de. For more info and reservations you can also contact 0671-38000. Boat fair Sat, Jan 18 – Sun, Jan 26 Düsseldorf, Messegelände Don’t miss this year’s boat fair „boot“ at the Messegelände Düsseldorf from January 18 to 26. Stroll through the exhibition venue to discover new trends and accessories for all water sports and all types of boats from yachts to jet skis. During the fair expect different activities such as raffles, a children’s program and different workshops to be available. Opening hours are from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day. For more info see www.boot.de. Red wine hike Fri, Jan 24 – Sun, Jan 26 Freinsheim, Rathaus Participate in the annual Rotweinwanderung (red wine hike) in Freinsheim starting with a torch hike on January 24 at 6 p.m. at the Rathaus. After the official opening ceremony, guided tours to the vinyard ‘Musikantenbuckel’ will start at 11.30 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Saturday. On the 7 km route with 14 stops participants can taste a huge variety of red wines. On Sunday at 9.30
a.m. a 10 km run will take place where winners can win wines from local wineries. For more info in German see www.weinwanderung.net. Saturday Night Fever – The Musical Thu, Jan 16 Wiesbaden, The English Theatre Enjoy the musical Saturday Night Fever at the English Theater Wiesbaden on January 16, starting at 7.30 p.m. The story is about Tony Manero, a 19 year old Brooklyn native who tries to temporarily forget the depressing reality of his everyday life by spending weekends at the local dance club with his friends. For more info see www.english-theater.de. CONCERTS WinterWorld – Rave Party Sat, Jan 18 Wiesbaden, Rhein-Main-Hallen Be part of this year’s first rave party, the WinterWorld, in the Rhein-MainHallen Wiesbaden on January 18 from 7 p.m. to 8 a.m. The party will take place under the motto “Goodbye Wiesbaden” because the location of the Rhein-Main-Hallen, which hosted the event for years, will be torn down soon. Part of this year’s lineup are artists like Felix Kröcher, Paul, Miss Nine and many more. For more info in German see www.winter-world.com.
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The Harlem Gospel Singers Sat, Jan 25 Frankfurt, Alte Oper Enjoy the First Lady of Gospel together with The Harlem Gospel Singers at the Alte Oper in Frankfurt on January 25 at 4 p.m. and at 8 p.m. With a mix of traditional and modern songs the audience will be enchanted by “The Power Of Love” tour. For more info and tickets see www.eventim.de. The Gregorian Voices Tue, Jan 28 Wiesbaden, Marktkirche The Marktkirche in Wiesbaden will host a concert by The Gregorian Voices on January 28. With a mix of Gregorian and orthodox church music and modern songs by Bob Dylan and ABBA and more the group send their audience on a musical time travel. For more info and tickets visit www.reservix.de. SPORTS Ice Hockey Sun, Jan 26 Mainz, Eissporthalle Join the crowd when TSV SchottMainzer Wölfe faces off against the Eifel-Mosel Bären Bitburg at 5.30 p.m. The game is part of the main round of the Rheinland-Pfalz-Liga (Rhineland Palatinate League). For more info see www.tsv-schott-woelfe.de.
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