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Community members should watch water use

Garrison exercise

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Members of the U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Fire Department rescue casualties (dummies) from a Cessna Citation aircraft and load them into ambulances after a simulated plane crash during a full-scale exercise June 26 on Clay Kaserne. See more photos from the exercise on Page 2.

Clinic offers help quitting tobacco Lena Stange USAG Wiesbaden Public Affairs

People who find it hard to stop smoking can come to the Wiesbaden Army Health Clinic’s tobacco cessation classes to receive medications and support.

The classes start out with a general overview of resources and a questionnaire that determines how great the addiction to nicotine is. In the second class, a clinical pharmacist provides the person willing to quit with medication, and a quit plan is developed. During the third class, the psychological aspects are addressed.

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“In class number four, we talk about dietary concerns, because everybody thinks that when they quit that they’re going to … gain weight. So, we go over what you should be eating now that you’re quitting,” said the clinic’s Chief Army Public Health Nurse Maj. Joel Osterhout. “And then we also talk about some of the myths, because it does tend to be a myth that once you quit smoking you’re going to gain weight.”

The classes are open to all Department of Defense ID card holders and only require a mini registration in the

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USAG Wiesbaden Public Affairs In dry summers, water is a limited resource. That is why U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden encourages the community to conserve water.

There are multiple ways to use less water in daily life, according to recommendations by the city of Wiesbaden. A dishwasher needs 12-14 liters (3-3.7 gallons) of water per 12 place settings, while a person needs up to 50 liters (13.2 gallons) to wash the same amount of dishes manually.

Washing vegetables in a basin requires less water than rins-

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Thrift shop grand opening

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Col. Noah Cloud, along with Wiesbaden Community Spouses’ Club Thrift Shop board members, staff and volunteers, cut a ribbon in front of the thrift shop’s new location at 7762 Washingtonstrasse on Hainerberg. Summer hours for the thrift shop are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and the second and fourth Saturdays of each month. Read the story on Page 5.

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German, American partners monitor, maintain hives. Page 4

SCHOOL AGE CENTER ACCREDITATION Hainerberg staff recognized for efforts. Page 12

NEWS & FEATURES Vol. XXI, No. 10 U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Command Commander Col. Noah C. Cloud Acting Command Sergeant Major 1st Sgt. Lori Soto

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

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Lodge, CDC receive Green Boot award Lena Stange USAG Wiesbaden Public Affairs

The Hainerberg Child Development Center and the Wiesbaden Lodge received Green Boot awards June 6 on Hainerberg. The designation, presented to them by U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Commander Col. Noah Cloud, recognized their efforts to conserve energy and resources.

A Green Boot certified workplace promotes recycling and reduces solid waste disposal, practices energy and water conservation measures and raises awareness about environmental friendly practices.

“For us, it’s a good thing

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because we have children here,” said Fred Birt, assistant director at the CDC. “So we can get them more used to conserving

and separating their waste.”

Every contribution helps to conserve the environment, he said, adding that it is a good

Garrison practices preparedness

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U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Commander Col. Noah Cloud presents a Green Boot award to the Wiesbaden Lodge staff June 6 outside the lodge. The Hainerberg Child Development Center also received the award.

thing that the Army fosters awareness with the Green Boot program.

“Several of our facilities are now Green Boot certified,” said Mark Smith, chief of the Business Operations Division, Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation. “I think it is important to recognize we can all make a difference.The Green Boot program helps to increase our community awareness and hopefully more participation as environmental stewards.”

Organizations that wish to participate in the Green Boot program can contact the garrison energy manager at tomasz. filatow.ln@mail.mil.

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Members of the U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Fire Department rescue casualties (dummies and actors) from a Cessna Citation aircraft and load them into ambulances after a simulated plane crash during a full-scale exercise June 26 on Clay Kaserne. The garrison conducted the exercise to test its preparedness and ability to respond to an emergency incident.

Garrison and host nation support agencies tested their readiness to save lives; secure sites to preserve evidence and protect resources; assess damage and quickly restore critical mission command and infrastructure.

“An essential element of our success as a garrison during a crisis is quick and effective integration of host nation resources,” said Garrison Commander Col. Noah Cloud. “We are fortunate to have established a great working relationship with our host nation emergency service providers over the years.

We can count on them for outstanding support during any event.”

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Garrison celebrates LGBT Pride Month Emily Jennings USAG Wiesbaden Public Affairs

U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden celebrated Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month with a guest speaker and panel discussion followed by food and refreshments and a cake cutting June 20 at Clay Kaserne.

Noting the rainbow-colored decorations at the event, Lt. Col. Edwin Escobar, USAG Wiesbaden director of Emergency Services, reminded attendees that “these colors are symbols of pride for a community that was unable to show their true colors for decades.”

Kerry Rice, U.S. Army Europe protocol officer for the Joint Visitors’ Bureau, spoke about his experience as a gay man in the military and civilian world.

Rice said he sees being gay not as a lifestyle choice but as something genetic, similar to “having grey hair or being bald — or being extremely good looking,”he said, lightheartedly.

“My level of activism has always been quiet conversations and changing one person’s mind,” he said, “changing a mind perhaps by the life I live

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An audience member asks a question to the panel during the U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month event June 20 on Clay Kaserne. and the example I set.”

Sgt. Maj. Pedro Rivera Hernandez, geospatial engineer and operations sergeant major with the 60th Engineer Detachment Geospatial Planning Cell, talked about finding out his son is gay. He said at first he didn’t take the news well.

But then he realized that if he wasn’t there for his child, his

WATER Continued from page 1 ing them under running water.The used water can be given to plants afterwards.

Gardens or balcony plants should be watered either in the mornings or in the evenings since direct sunlight makes the water evaporate before it can reach the roots of the plants.

Modern car wash facilities are able to limit their water needs to 150 liters (40 gallons) since they purify the water and reuse it.

A full bathtub takes between 140 liters (37 gallons) and 180 liters (47 gallons) of water, while a normal shower needs approximately 18 liters per minute.

Special water saving showers use just 6 liters per minute.

Turning off the water faucet while soaping hands can save up to 70%.

Being aware of how much water one uses on a daily basis is helpful when wanting to cut water consumption. On average, the daily water consumption

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child would turn to someone else for support.

“Years later, life is much better,” Rivera said.

When asked for advice on how to respond to friends or coworkers who feel negatively about a person who is LGBT, Kristie Escobar, Florida State University Schools Ph.D. candidate and award-winning

per capita is 121 liters (32 gallons) in Germany and 300 liters (79 gallons) in the U.S. The average person uses around 21 liters (5.5 gallons) for flushing the toilet, 45 liters (12 gallons) for the shower, 17 liters (4.5 gallons) for the laundry, 8 liters (2 gallons) for washing the dishes, 5 liters (1.3 gallons) for washing hands and brushing teeth, 7 liters (1.8 gallons) for cleaning the apartment, 3 liters (0.8 gallons) for food and drinking, and 4 liters (1 gallon) for others things such as watering plants.

However, average water consumption is just part of the story, since the so-called virtual water consumption is not included. Virtual water is the water needed for the generation of a product. When taking into account virtual water consumption, every German consumes between 4,000 liters (1,056 gallons) and 5,000 liters (1,320 gallons) of water.

The virtual water consumption of 1 kilo of coffee is 21,000 liters (5,547 gallons), 1 kilo of beef needs 15,000 liters

LGBT researcher, said she recommends they look at all aspects of a person’s personality, not just their sexuality.

“I would recommend they talk to the person,” she said.

“And talk about the things they have in common, because I would bet that they have more in common than they have dif-

ferences.”

Ashley Keasler, visual information specialist with Training Support Activity Europe and former combat photographer, spoke about her experience as a lesbian in the military during the era when Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell was the official policy on military service by gays, bisexuals and lesbians.

The policy lasted from 1994 to 2011 and prohibited homosexual and bisexual service members from being honest about their sexual orientation or relationships, and if they did so, they would be discharged.

“I, personally, could see the difference,” Keasler said of the way Soldiers are treated since the law has been repealed.

LGBT Pride Month is celebrated each year in June to honor the 1969 Stonewall riots in New York City. The Stonewall riots were a tipping point for the Gay Liberation Movement in the United States. The purpose of the commemorative month is to recognize the impact that lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals have had on history locally, nationally and internationally.

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The average person uses around 5 liters, or 1.3 gallons, of water to wash their hands. Turning off the faucet while lathering the soap can save up to 70%.

(3,962 gallons), 1 kilo of apples requires 700 liters (185 gallons). The production of a t-shirt requires 2,000 liters (528 gallons), a pair of jeans 11,000 liters (2,906 gallons), a personal computer

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20,000 liters (5,283 gallons) and a car 400,000 liters (105,669).

For more information, go to www. wiesbaden.de/medien-zentral/dok/leben/ umwelt-naturschutz/Wassersparen2.pdf.

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News flash Upcoming holidays

Community members should be aware of the following U.S. federal and training holidays, which may affect garrison frontdoor services.

Aug. 2, 5, 30 — Training holidays Sept. 2 — Labor Day, American holiday Call before you go on U.S. and training holidays. Find the garrison phonebook at home.army.mil/wiesbaden.

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

Thrift shop moves

The Wiesbaden Community Spouses’ Club Thrift Shop has moved to its new location on Hainerberg across from the Taunus Theater. The store is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and the second and fourth Saturday of the month.

SHIP store access

The Self Help store can now be accessed via the road adjacent to the PX. Signage is in place.

Next CIE

If you missed the May 23 Community Information Exchange, view the slides on the garrison website at home.army.mil/ wiesbaden, click “My Wiesbaden,” then “News and Info”for the link.The next CIE is at 9:30 a.m. Aug. 21 at the Wiesbaden Entertainment Center. The theme will be back to school.

Vehicle inspection

U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden personnel may now schedule a vehicle inspection appointment online by going to home.army.mil/wiesbaden and clicking the “My Wiesbaden” tab at the top, then scrolling to the “Vehicle Registration”section and then clicking the link for “Online Appointments for Vehicle Inspection.”

A vehicle registration appointment can be made through a separate link on the website.

German, American partners work to protect bees Karl Weisel USAG Wiesbaden Family and MWR

Bees play a critical role in sustaining life on planet Earth.

Unfortunately, vast numbers of wild bee populations have dwindled in recent years through overuse of insecticides, natural predators such as mites and other causes leading to fewer and fewer wild hives. The result is the danger of less diversity and plant pollination, which has a direct impact on the food chain of all living beings.

“Obviously this is a big concern around the world,” said Jerry Beierschmitt, golf superintendent of the Rheinblick Golf Course.

Thanks to a German-American partnership at the Rheinblick Golf Course, the wild bee population is getting a helping hand. Jens Schwab, a German police commissioner in Frankfurt and a dedicated beekeeper recently brought two wild hives to take up residence at the course.

The bees had formally been staying at Schwab’s house in Gross-Gerau where he shares a residence with his brother-in-law Joel “Dusty” Rhodes, Rheinblick’s assistant superintendent and environmental officer.

“Beekeeping is a hobby of his,” Rhodes said, explaining that he had three active hives at his house.

“All I know is that I was allergic to bees and was scared to death at first – but they’re honey bees and not aggressive,”Rhodes said, pointing out that they do get agitated at the smell

For on-post emergencies call the military police at (0611) 705-114 or DSN 114; for an ambulance or in case of fire on post call (0611) 705-117 or DSN 117.

For off-post emergencies call 110 for the German Polizei or 112 for the German Fire and Rescue.

Shuttle bus

Find the current shuttle schedule on the garrison website. Go to home.army. mil/wiesbaden and mouse over “My Wiesbaden,” and then click “Getting Around.”

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of bananas.

Golfers will most likely not even be aware of the new residents at the Rheinblick Golf Course, Beierschmitt said, explaining that the hives are situated away from the greens in a wooded area.

“We’re always looking at different ways to improve the wildlife,” Beierschmitt said. “This was a golden opportunity.”

Rhodes explained that the beekeeper contacted members of local Wiesbaden beekeeping organizations to help monitor and maintain the hives. “Jens was kind enough to put this together. He did all of the appropriate contacts for us. The local beekeepers will check on them and

keep them active.

“I called the Directorate of Public Works’ Environmental Office, and they’re working on providing funding for the project with the initial outlay for the bees expected to be about 500 euros,” he said.

Rhodes added that the Rheinblick Golf Course managers have consistently sought ways to play a role in encouraging biodiversity through wildlife management. “We’ve ordered more wildflower plant seeds, which is good for the bees and the course.”

“That’s the big thing – pollination,” Beierschmitt said, adding, “If we can do a little part to keep honey bees in the wild, then it’s worth it.”

Water and energy conservation

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Jerry Beierschmitt (left) and Joel “Dusty” Rhodes check on bee hives at the Rheinblick Golf Course.

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Garrison Energy Manager Tomasz Filatow presents information on U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden’s water and energy conservation efforts to Jordan Gillis, acting assistant secretary of the Army for installations, energy and the environment, who is visiting from Washington, D.C. Approximately 1,600 photovoltaic panels were installed atop the parking garage last year. The panels generate about 440,000 kilowatt hours of power annually.

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Thrift shop celebrates opening on Hainerberg Anna Morelock USAG Wiesbaden Public Affairs

The Wiesbaden Community Spouses’ Club celebrated the thrift shop move from Mainz-Kastel to Hainerberg with a ribbon cutting July 13.

The shop has been open in its new location for almost a month and business is booming, said Grace Lauer, the thrift shop manager.

“Even our slow days are better than Mainz-Kastel days,” she said. “We’re just extremely happy to be here on Hainerberg and for the community support we’ve had.”

The proximity to Hainerberg housing has increased the shop’s traffic, donations and consignments.

And, with more than twice as much space, shoppers have more to choose from.

The increased business has also doubled the workload, Lauer said, and the shop is always looking for more

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WCSC Thrift Shop

New location: 7762 Washingtonstrasse Summer hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesdays, Thursdays, and the second and fourth Saturdays of each month.

volunteers. Interested volunteers can stop by the shop during business hours to fill out an application.

U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Commander Col. Noah Cloud joined the thrift shop board members, staff and volunteers to cut the ribbon for the grand opening.

“They give back a lot to our community, so anything we can do to help them do better ultimately helps the community, so it’s worth the investment and time and energy,” he said.

For more information on the WCSC Thrift Shop, visit www. wiesbadenspousesclub.com

Cessation classes

Classes start the first Tuesday of every month at 1 p.m. in the Army Wellness Center conference room, 2nd floor, Bldg. 1201, Clay Kaserne. Following four 1.5-hour sessions, follow-up sessions will be scheduled after one, three, six and 12 months.

TOBACCO Continued from page 1 health clinic. Medications are billed to the respective insurances.

Some insurances only pay when people attend the classes. That is why the health clinic provides participants with a certificate, Osterhout said.

Smoking tobacco feels relaxing, but actually causes an increased heart rate and hypertension. The feeling of relaxation is only there because the nicotine dependence is fed, Osterhout said.

At U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden,

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17.5% of Soldiers are tobacco users, Osterhout said. This is higher than the national average of 15.5% and lower than the Army average of 26.1%. These are the latest numbers from 2018.

“It’s important to quit smoking because it will improve your health and your physical fitness, which also means more quality time with your Family,” Osterhout said.

People who would like to quit can also rely on web-based resources such as http://www.ucanquit2.org/, a Department of Defense support program with advice and strategies, or Life Armor, an app developed for the military.

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New mass warning system to replace AtHoc Nathan Van Schaik USAG Bavaria Public Affairs

U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden will soon migrate to a new emergency messaging system beginning this summer.

Alert! Mass Warning Notification System, or MWNS, will replace the current AtHoc system.

The Army’s MWNS notifies service members, Army civilians and their Families during a crisis. MWNS operators, for example, can issue alerts in the event of an active shooter, inclement weather or any other event requiring immediate notification.

The migration will affect all U.S. Army personnel stationed at or on assignment in Europe.

Installation Management Command-Europe — the agency overseeing Army garrisons in Europe — joins the Army-wide effort to migrate to the new mass warning system. The Army published an order Dec. 13, 2018, directing the migration.

The Army currently has two systems deployed across 100 installations. The

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U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden is expected to migrate to the new Alert! Mass Warning Notification System July 22 – 26. MWNS is similar to AtHoc and can send emergency notifiations to users via desktop pop-up, mobile phone, text and email. migration to a single MWNS reduces costs and redundant investments. Migration across the Army will be complete no later than Feb. 29, 2020, according

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to EXORD 033-19.

USAG Wiesbaden is expected to migrate to the new system July 22 – 26.

The Alert! MWNS provides similar

service to the AtHoc system, capable of sending emergency notifications to worldwide users via desktop pop-up, mobile phone, SMS text, email and public distribution.

Alert!, however, is a government off-the-shelf system, meaning it was created and owned by the U.S. federal government. So unlike AtHoc, Alert! doesn’t have license fees and is cheaper to operate. It also means that your Alert! account will follow your Army career — both as a civilian and service member overseas and in the U.S. Additionally, Alert! allows registered users to add up to 10 different phone numbers to include more Family members and dependents.

Current AtHoc user accounts will automatically be migrated to the Alert! system, so there’s no need to register.

Personnel not covered by the AtHoc system will be afforded the opportunity to register for the Alert! after the migration is complete.

For more information, go to home. army.mil/wiesbaden.

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Community notes summer. Play dates in August are from 10-11:30 a.m. Aug. 9 and 23 at the Aukamm Playground (between Hessen Strasse and Wuertemburg Strasse).

Gratitude Initiative, Picking the Right College (For You) and Finances and Financial Aid. The Sept. 30 session topics are Scholarships, The College Application Essay, Local Colleges and Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Both sessions are from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Wiesbaden Entertainment Center. For more information contact the school liaison officer at (0611)143-548-9305 or peter.g.witmer.naf@mail.mil.

A Back-to-School Expo will feature booths, community information, carnival games, giveaways, entertainment and face painting from 10 a.m. to 3 Spouse Orientation p.m. Aug. 23 at the Exchange Network with subject matter on Hainerberg. experts, meet fellow spouses and learn more about your home WARTAC opportunity All active duty service mem- away from home during Spouse bers in Europe whose separation Orientation from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. or retirement dates are no later Aug. 21 at Army Community than April 5, 2020 and whose Service. Free child care is availdates of PTDY or transition able. Call (0611) 143-548-9201 leave is not before Jan. 18, 2020, to make reservations.

Auto Skills can help and who will be available to start College money The Wiesbaden Automotive working for the Department of Skills Center on Clay Kaserne Parents are invited to two Veterans Affairs no later than Feb. North offers services including different 90-minute presen17,2020,are eligible for a Warrior wheel alignment, tire pressure tations on learning how to Training Advancement Course. navigate the college application monitor system repair, basic The course will be from process and find the money to maintenance class for spouses Oct. 9 to Dec. 19 in Sembach, pay for it. The Sept. 16 session and more. Call (0611) 143Germany.Those interested must topics are Get College Ready, 548-6679. attend a briefing Aug. 5 to 9. Call (0611)143 548-1304 or stop by Bldg. 1023E, Room 282 on Clay U.S. & GERMAN ATTORNEYS US & German Divorces • Support Issues Kaserne to enroll.

SFL-TAP

The Soldier For Life – Transition Assistance Program offers a var iet y of workshops, such as Transition Overview, MOS Crosswalk, Financial Planning, VA Benefits and Services, DOL Employment Workshop, Continuum of Military Service and more. Participants must be registered and have completed initial counseling to attend workshops. For more information, call (0611)143548-1318/1319/1320.

Mommy and Me Art

The Wiesbaden Arts and Crafts Center features Mommy and Me Art events every second and fourth Friday of the month from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The free art sessions include a variety of arts and crafts. Sign up at the center or call (0611) 143-548-9838.

Learn the basics

The Wiesbaden Arts and Crafts Center holds a Quilting Basics class Aug. 17 and a Sewing Basics class Aug. 24. Call (0611) 143-548-9838 to register.

Army Community Service’s New Parent Support Program invites children and their parents for a play date at local playgrounds throughout the

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the Wiesbaden Arts and Crafts Center. Lessons are 30-minutes Host Nation Orientation is long and generally available from a way for newcomers to learn 2-4 p.m.Tuesday through Friday. about German culture, language, Call (0611) 143-548-9838. public transportation, and tips ACS classes about living in our community.

Army Community Service Host Nation Orientation is offers free classes throughout held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ev- the month, including Army ery Tuesday at the Wiesbaden Family Team Building trainEntertainment Center. Call ing, a resume seminar, banking Army Community Service at and checking accounts and (0611) 143-548-9201 for more home buying. Check out wiinformation. esbaden.armymwr.com/europe/ Guitar and bass lessons wiesbaden/programs/army-comEnjoy individual electric and munity-service-acs and click on acoustic guitar lessons or electric the calendar link for times and bass guitar lessons for adults at locations.

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art graces Mainz-Kastel walls

During an international graffiti art festival June 14 to 16, 120 artists, one coming from California and several from around Europe, received approval from the garrison to create artwork on parts of the wall around Mainz-Kastel Station.

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Once identified, this disease can be treated with medication.

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normal feces to watery or mucoid diarrhea and nonspecific gastrointestinal signs such as vomiting or lack of appetite.

If your dog is showing signs, please see a veterinary professional for testing. If your dog is not showing signs but you have concerns, please speak with a veterinarian for guidance.

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Pick-up feces daily and dispose of feces with municipal waste. Prevent your dog from eating or licking items on the ground and from grooming other canines. If your dog is

infected or you are concerned, please avoid use of the dog park or communal outdoor areas.

Giardia has a low potential for transmission to humans, but it is recommended to use proper hygiene, to include hand washing, especially when handling feces. If you are developing gastrointestinal signs please seek medical attention.

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Employees recognized for length of service USAG Wiesbaden Public Affairs

U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden employees were recognized for their service during a Length of Service Award Ceremony July 18 at the Community Activity Center on Clay Kaserne. Employees were recognized for five years up to more than 40 years of service.

5 years

Tomasz Filatow, Directorate of Public Works Samuel Tyler Horning, Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Markus Knewitz-Engels, DFMWR Frederic Mueller, DPW Darian T. Sealey, DFMWR Egle Tiskeviciute-Vaughn, DFMWR Alexius Fennoy Walker, Logistics Readiness Center

10 years

Joe Gladney Jr., DFMWR Fabbianne Isaac-Castro, DFMWR Carlos A. Tana, DFMWR

15 years

Can Akdas, DPW Christina Little, Directorate of Resource Management Steffen Loebel, DPW Martina Noble, DPW Abdul Hadi Popal, DPW

Paul Rayment, DFMWR Wilfried Schmidt, DPW

20 years

Dale Adams, DFMWR Alois Baecker, DPW Gregor y R. W illiams, DFMWR Peter Zeisberger, DPW

25 years

Salih Abdu, LRC Eric Hammonds,DFMWR John M. Parr, DFMWR

30 years

Tariq Ahmed, DPW Ghenet Ezaz Gimmi, Directorate of Human Resources Padraig Fitzgerald, Directorate of Emergency Services Dieter Alfred Fries, DPW Thomas Knorr, DPW Volker May, DES Bimal Kumar Mazumder, DHR David G. Mills, DFMWR Thomas Simon, DPW James R. Weber, DFMWR

35 years

Gregory Burke, DRM Audrey Cabral, DPW Daniel Corzelius, DES Yohannes Haile, DPW Ronald G.Lange,DFMWR Peter Lottig, DPW Klaus Muendnich, DPW Arnd Pohl, DES Monika Salfelder, DPW

Elvira Schmidt, DPW Toni Schreiner, DPW Rodney Shelton, DFMWR Muesluem Sin, DPW Peter G. Witmer, DFMWR

40 years

Edward D. Galvan, DFMWR Julijana Halilagic, DRM Eduard Kolbe, DES

More than 40 years

Willie Day, Equal Employment Opportunity Michael Ward-Maxwell, EEO Gordon Ross, S3/5/7 Joseph Cooper, DFMWR Leonard Sharp, DFMWR Enoch Jackson, DFMWR Marilyn Galow, DFMWR Raul Rivera, DFMWR James Waller, DFMWR Jesse Johnson, DFMWR David Prince, DFMWR Dorothea Reifenscheid, DFMWR Cecil Gaskins, DFMWR Klaus Herbst, DPW Michael Maihoefer, DPW Bernd Mauer, DPW Kevin Newport, DPW Lothar Gerhardt, DPW Krauss Gernold, DPW Herbert Czermak, DPW Victor DiMarzo, DPW Gerhard Rathmacher,DPW Heinz Kaffenberger, LRC Randolph Sheetz, LRC

The Church of St. Augustine of Canterbury English speaking Episcopal church in the center of Wiesbaden (since 1864) Welcoming all nationalities & denominations.

Sunday worship (Holy Eucharist) at 10am including Sunday School & fellowship Wednesday Worship at 10.00 a.m. followed by Bible Study

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College students help coach CYS sports camps Story and photo by Karl Weisel USAG Wiesbaden Family and MWR

Smiling faces and animated conversation filled the halls of the Hainerberg School Age Center as children returned from a session of Child and Youth Service’s Basketball Summer Camp on June 25.

Wiesbaden-area youths have been enjoying sports camps such as Flag Football, Soccer, Archery, Volleyball and Funtastic Fitness throughout the summer months.

“Our emphasis is on fun and fitness activities so that the kids will want to come back,” said John English, CYS Sports and Fitness Program director.

This year Wiesbaden CYS welcomed several university graduate-level student interns as part of a Recreation Readiness pilot program to help conduct the camps.

“This is a pilot project called Recreation Readiness where we’re trying to offer standardized sports camps throughout the summer,” English said.

“We’ve been averaging about 40-plus kids.”

English added that by featuring shorter camps for different age groups in partnership with local School Age Centers, CYS has made the camps more accessible to area youths.

“This has allowed us to bring our numbers back up,” he said, explaining that in the past children had to choose between different programs during the summer months, but this year can participate together with other programs.“We’re just trying to make it easier for them.”

College graduate-level interns with sports backgrounds share their knowledge and expertise during the weekday camps while also having an opportunity to explore Europe during their down time.

“So far it has been awesome,” said Mia Stewart, a Virginia Tech graduate student. “The staff has been very helpful in getting us acclimated and the kids are full of energy.”

Stewart, who serves as an assistant coach for a club soccer team, said she welcomed the opportunity to “work as a coach and have the opportunity to travel. I get to bring my ideas here and then take back what I’ve learned to the intramural program at Virginia Tech.”

“The kids teach you so much,” said fellow instructor Mia Griner, from Kennesaw State University, adding that she looked forward to the chance to work with military children and to share what she has learned during her Sports Management studies.

“It’s been amazing,”she said, referring to both the Recreation Readiness camps and visiting various European destinations such as Rome. “I’m still in awe.”

“I coach soccer, basketball and baseball at a private middle school,” said Danny Kapps, a Physical Education graduate student at Adelphi University in New York.

“One of my former bosses was a founder of Recreation Readiness,” Kapps said, adding that upon applying to take part in Wiesbaden’s CYS summer programs he was especially interested in working

Terence Garcia (center), who is working on a Master’s of Science in Exercise Science, coaches youngsters during the Flag Football CYS summer camp. with children from “a variety of backgrounds. I love building a rapport with the kids and really being able to teach them. It’s helping me to relate better to different kids.

“Sports are almost secondary,” Kapps added. “The primary goal is to offer a fun, stress-free environment”where participants learn to appreciate teamwork, staying fit and about the various sports being offered in the program.

“I like being able to work with the kids and helping them with their movement development,” said Terence Garcia, who is currently working on a master’s degree in exercise science at the University of South Florida.

“I love this environment.

They come with a smile on their faces and it shows the

difference sports makes in their lives,” Garcia said.

“This is my first time in Europe, and I appreciate getting the chance to see things most people don’t get to see in their lifetimes,” he added.

“Any time you can get kids moving during the summer is great,” said Chad Jones, a CYS training specialist with Installation Management CommandEurope.

Comparing Recreation Readiness to the Army’s Functional Fitness programs, Jones said getting children physically fit while having fun and developing a passion for fitness are positive aspects of the summer sports camps. “It’s really applicable to what we’ve been doing from an Army standpoint.”

“Each child should have the same opportunities as stateside-

based kids,”said Dennis Krupa, program facilitator. “We want the children to be involved, be safe and have some fun.

“It’s not just physical activity – it’s learning about the game,” Krupa added.

Upcoming Wiesbaden CYS Summer Camps include: Funtastic Fitness July 22-24, Soccer Session 2 July 29-31, Volleyball July 29-31, Archery Session 1 July 29-31, Soccer Session 3 Aug. 5-7, Dodgeball Aug. 5-7 and Archery Session 2 Aug. 5-7.

For more information call the CYS Sports and Fitness Office at (0611) 143-5489363 or stop by Parent Central Services in Bldg. 1213 on Clay Kaserne. Details on the full range of CYS Summer Programs are also available at wiesbaden.armymwr.com/ promos/cys-summer-programs.

Hainerberg School Age Center earns four-year accreditation Karl Weisel USAG Wiesbaden Family and MWR

The staff of Hainerberg’s School Age Center took a few minutes during their busy day of serving military children June 17 to acknowledge their dedicated efforts and ongoing excellence.

The center was put under the looking glass the week before during a two-day visit from members of the Council of Accreditation. The council representatives examined all aspects of the SAC

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program from staffing to administration.

They also gathered first-hand feedback from children and parents during their visit to the Hainerberg facility.

“They were so impressed by your program, the accreditation was expedited,” said Rashunda Clement, Wiesbaden Child and Youth Services coordinator.

Clement and fellow Wiesbaden Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation officials joined the staff for lunch to celebrate the renewed four-year

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accreditation recognizing overall excellence in the day-to-day operations at the facility. “We just want to come together today to thank you for all of your hard work,” she told the staff.

Katherine Vahrenkamp, Hainerberg SAC director, said she was “proud of the staff and the hard work they put in.

“They (the accreditation team) said they were really impressed with the staff and how cohesive they are,”Vahrenkamp said. “The children also expressed to the

team that they are extremely happy – some saying they don’t like to be picked up by their parents because they’d like to stay longer each day.

“This was a chance for our staff to shine,” Vahrenkamp added.

Accreditation is an ongoing process at Wiesbaden CYS facilities to ensure continued excellence in supporting military families, Clement said, explaining that the Clay SAC will undergo similar scrutiny around the same time next year.

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Sports & travel E-bike Dutch back roads

Join Wiesbaden Outdoor Recreation on a MOSA E-Bike trip in the Netherlands, Aug. 24-25.

Explore the back roads of Limburg and Maastricht and spend the night in a teepee.

Cost is $329 per person including transportation, use of the E-Bikes and one overnight stay in a teepee.

Bring euros for meals. Additional trips will be featured on Sept. 7-8 and Oct. 5-6. Sign up at the Wiesbaden Sports, Fitness and Outdoor Recreation Center or call (0611) 143-548-9801.

Hunting course

Outdoor Recreation hosts a U.S. Forces German Hunting Course Aug. 6 to Oct. 19. Cost is $250 per person.

Classroom instruction is from 6-9 p.m.

Tuesdays and Thursdays. Shooting and practical range exercises are on Friday afternoons. Call (0611) 143548-9801.

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Block Party Zumbathon

Head to the Wiesbaden Sports, Fitness and Outdoor Recreation Center from 6-8 p.m. Aug. 8 for the Summer Block Party Zumbathon – two hours of non-stop dancing and fun. Cost is $10 per person. Call (0611) 143-5489830 to register.

Rheinblick Club Championship

The Rheinblick Golf Course holds its Club Championship Aug. 31 to Sept. 1. This is a 36-hole, stroke play event, open to all eligible patrons with a verifiable golf handicap. Call the Pro Shop at (0611) 143-548-5485 to register.

Get golf ready

The Rheinblick Golf Course offers another weeklong session of lessons during the Get Golf Ready program Aug. 19-23. Learn the fundamentals from a professional. Cost is $99. Register at the Rheinblick Pro Shop or call (0611) 143-548-5485.

Friday Night Scramble

Unwind after the work week with a little friendly competition on the greens during Friday Night Scrambles on July 26 and Aug. 2, 16 and 30 starting at 6 p.m. at the Rheinblick Golf Course.

Call (0611) 143-548-5485 to register.

Europa Park trip

Wiesbaden Outdoor Recreation heads to the Europa Park amusement park Aug. 24. Cost is $99 for adults, $89 for children up to age 11. Call (0611) 143-548-9801.

PGA Sports Academy

Young people ages 7-17 are invited to get outdoors and to learn the game of golf during PGA Sports Academy lessons at the Rheinblick Golf Course on Saturdays. Cost is $50 for four sessions (per month). Call the Rheinblick at (0611) 143-548-5486.

Free Lesson Friday

Get a taste of everything the Rheinblick Golf Course has to offer with a free lesson during Free Lesson

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Friday from 4-5 p.m. Aug. 2. Come to the driving range for the free lesson. Call (0611) 143-548-5485 for details.

Recreational Shooting

Get in some target time with Wiesbaden Outdoor Recreation at the McCully Range in Wackernheim from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 17. Call (0611) 143-548-9830.

Martial arts classes

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

Rhein River Cruise

Take a cruise up the Rhein River with Wiesbaden Outdoor Recreation Aug. 10. Cost of the trip is $49 for adults, $29 for children up to age 11. Call (0611) 143-548-9801 to sign up.

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

Schedule appointments: Online at www.tricareonline.com Call DSN 590-5762 or (06371) 9464-5762

Medical readiness

1.88%

Percent of Soldiers classified as Medical Readiness Classification (MRC) 4 HQDA Standard is 2%.

*Data as of July 5

Access to Care

(Appointment Wait Time) Patients who call for an URGENT appointment are seen within:

1 day Tricare standard = 1 day *Data as of May Patients who call for a ROUTINE appointment are seen within:

3.9 days Tricare standard = 7 days *Data as of May

Patient Satisfaction JOES Satisfaction Levels

100% *34 responses

Positive ICE Comments

65%

*23 responses *Data as of June

Your feedback matters to us.

Please complete the Joint Outpatient Experience Survey ( JOES) or Interactive Customer Evaluation.

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Save vision with regular checkups Maj. Michael Stevens Wiesbaden Army Health Clinic

Did you know your optometrist could save your life? Millions of people have problems with their vision every year. Some of these problems can cause permanent vision loss and even blindness, while others are common problems that can be easily corrected with glasses or a proper contact lens fitting.

The eye care professionals at the Wiesbaden Army Health Clinic optometry clinic perform vision and ocular health screenings and comprehensive exams, which can detect complications from conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure and elevated cholesterol, to name a few examples.These procedures also assist in the diagnosis of serious, and potentially fatal conditions such as neuromuscular disease, stroke and intracranial tumors.

Comprehensive dilated exam

A comprehensive exam including the dilation of a patient’s eyes is a painless procedure in which the optometrist examines the eyes to look for common vision problems and eye diseases, many of which have no early detectable warning signs. A dilated eye exam is the only way to detect many common eye diseases such as glaucoma, diabetic retinal disease and age-related macular degeneration in their early stages.

Throughout the month, the optometry clinic staff will be reminding everyone how important it is to schedule regular comprehensive eye examinations and return for annual follow-up exams if there may be a personal history of ocular trauma, surgery or Family history of ocular and visual complications.

Routine eye examinations are not just important for active duty service members but also for their dependents. Our optometry clinic provides comprehensive

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The Wiesbaden Army Health Clinic optometry clinic offers vision and ocular health screenings and comprehensive exams, which can detect complications from conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure and elevated cholesterol. eye exams to our military retirees and their dependents enrolled in the clinic, on a space available schedule.

When should eye exams begin?

prevent future permanent vision loss.

In honor of “Save Your Vision Month,” schedule your children’s first and routine eye exams today.

“I have never had a As early as necessary. Depending on comprehensive eye exam”

a child’s age, there are several ways to check vision. Parents should collaborate with their pediatrician to observe their newborn’s eyes with a general assessment of their eye alignment. Suspicious eye turning can be referred to the optometry department for a screening as early as 2 months of age.

Although starting at birth a baby’s eyes should be examined for possible signs of congenital eye problems by the pediatrician. While only four out of 100 children have amblyopia, also known as a lazy eye, the only way for it to be caught early is with a thorough eye examination.

Early detection of amblyopia can help

As we age, the likelihood of developing certain eye conditions and diseases increases. The decreasing ability to focus at close range is known as presbyopia, a condition normally seen in people over 40.

As we age, especially in our 60s, the natural lens of the eye also begins to get cloudy, a condition called a cataract.

With that change, our need for increased light and better contrast changes, as well. In addition, as we age, the risk of developing dry eye syndrome, macular degeneration and cataracts is much greater.

It is never too late to get your comprehensive eye and vision exam at the WAHC optometry clinic.

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As a TRICARE Prime beneficiary, you do not need prior authorization to receive emergency care at any hospital. In all emergencies, it is imperative that the sponsor calls International SOS and their primary care manager within 24 hours or on the next business day following admission. This will allow TRICARE to coordinate with the facility for payment,

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determine whether you should be transferred to another facility, and coordinate emergency transport, if needed. If the emergency room requires the patient to schedule a follow-up appointment (consultations, x-rays, labs), you must get prior authorization from your PCM at the military treatment facility.

Prime plans include: • TRICARE Prime Overseas • TRICARE Prime Remote Overseas

Important

If a beneficiary fails to call TRICARE International SOS within the allotted time frame, they can be held responsible for any outstanding patient bills from the emergency room visit.

For Emergency Room Visits please contact: International SOS: +44 208-762-8384, or toll free: 0800-589-1509, option 1. Available 24 hours, seven days a week, 365 days a year.

For questions or concerns,

please contact: TRICARE Beneficiary Service Representative: 063719464-1302, DSN 314-5901302, option 1 TRICARE Claims: 063719464-1302, DSN 314-5901302, option 2 Patient Liaison: 063719464-1302, DSN 314-5901302, option 4 Emergency On-Call Patient Liaison: 0162-270-7746, 0162-270-7743, or 0162-2971057.

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EMT program readies students for careers

“Squad 51 this is County; there is a report of an adult male found unconscious presumably due to fall from ladder while cleaning his gutters; witnesses state he is breathing however bleeding profusely from his lower leg.”

Keayonna Hicks, an Emergency Medical Technician student listens carefully analyzing what the “dispatcher,” Erica Lester, a lab instructor from Central Texas College, is conveying. “Affirmative, good copy,” she retorts; her adrenaline raises and heart races as she deciphers this crucial information while discussing the plan of action with her partner, Sgt. Barry Hill.

This is one of many practical scenarios that participants may encounter while attending the EMT program at the Wiesbaden Education Center. This five-credit hour course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills to become an EMT thus preparing for the

National Registry Certification examination, the ability to work in hospitals, fire and rescue organizations, private ambulance companies and other health care agencies allowing students to exercise the proper skills necessary to render immediate care during medical and trauma emergency situations. This health related, work-based learning experience enables students to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts. Along with collaboration from Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, the EMT student will have the opportunity to work alongside other medical professionals either at Wiesbaden’s health clinic or emergency department, receiving up to 25 patient contact hours via hands-on clinical experience.

Upon successful completion of this course, students are eligible to take the exam to be certified as an emergency medical technician by either

the Texas Department of State Health Services or the National Registry.

Other Emergency Medical Service courses offered at CTC include Sports and Physical Training Injuries, Rapid Patient Assessment/ Sick Not Sick, Advanced Airway Management, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, and Pediatric Advanced Life Support as to augment recertification for current NREMTs within the Wiesbaden community.

Those interested in learning more about future EMS classes should stop by the CTC administrative office at the Educational Center in Bldg. 1023E. The next EMT course will begin Aug. 27 and end Nov. 14.

“Rampart this is Squad 51, ETA to your location is 2 minutes, over...” ___________________ Written by Eric Klage, Central Texas College, Clay Kaserne, EMS Instructor

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