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“Happy 4th” on Independence Day

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Change of Command at JMTC

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15th Engineer Battalion uncases colors at Grafenwoehr

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Environmental tour spotlights training area

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Military families hit the street with Sesame St. characters

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A Father‘s Day Remembrance at Stalag 383

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Transfer of educational benefits will incur four-year service obligation

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Knowing your headache provides relief options

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Children can eat healthy while on-the-go

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Audi introduces its new A3 sedan

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In 1776, the American people declared their independence from the British crown. This year, Independence Day was celebrated at a much smaller scale. The fireworks display marked the colorful end of the festivities on the parade field in front of the Water Tower.

Grafenwoehr, Germany – “Happy 4th” was the greeting of the Americans on their most important holiday, the American Independence Day. This year, Independence Day was celebrated the traditional way with a picnic basket, lawn chairs, coolers and blankets on the parade field in front of the Water Tower.

Due to the budget cuts of the US government, festivities were a little smaller this year. There was no large music program and no special activities, and the post remained closed for the public. Some German civilian employees joined the Soldiers, US civilians and families. Hamburger, hot dogs, nachos and nonalcoholic beverages were sold by US private organizations.

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Despite the smaller size of the party, the evening ended with the traditional fireworks display. The pyrotechnical magic could be seen far beyond Tower Barracks.

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Change of Command at JMTC Grafenwoehr, Germany – Military music, salute shots and canon powder welcomed the new commanding general of the 7th Army’s Joint Military Training Command (JMTC), Brig. Gen. Walter E. Piatt. JMTC troops, troops of the German Army, and the British liaison officer stood in formation. Lt. Gen. Donald M. Campbell Jr., the commanding general of US Army Europe, officiated the change of command. It was the farewell and also the 20th wedding anniversary for Col. Bryan Rudacille, the outgoing JMTC commander and his wife Terri. Many military and civilian guests attended the ceremony. Campbell thanked Rudacille for a job well done. Soldiers from many nations and guests from a lot of different countries trained at JMTC during the two years of his tenure in Grafenwoehr. Terri Rudacille dedicated her work to the military families whose Soldiers were deployed. Washington D.C. will be the new home of the Rudacille family while Col. Rudacille will serve as the chief of staff of the office of security cooperation in the US Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq.

“It is amazing how fast the command works,” said Rudacille in his farewell speech when he noticed that workers removed and changed the sign with his name at the headquarters’ building next to the Water Tower during the ceremony on the parade field. Rudacille looked back at a good time in Grafenwoehr and in Bavaria. He thanked the garrison and the neighboring partner communities for the excellent cooperation. This and the work of the entire team continue to make Grafenwoehr the “crown jewel of the US Army in Europe,” said Rudacille.

Walter E. Piatt welcomed the guests with a Bavarian “Grüß Gott.” With Piatt, another general officer takes the helm of the command again. Walt Piatt is a native of Pennsylvania and moves into the Forest House with his wife Cynthia and his children Jessica (18) and Joshua (16). The Alpine style of the house beneath the Water Tower matches the general’s previous assignment. Following infantry training, officers’ school, university studies and deployments to various countries, Piatt last served as deputy commanding general of the 10th US Mountain Division at Ft. Drum, N.Y. on the Canadian border. Piatt ended his speech with the JMTC motto: “Ready to train.” He promised in his speech “to become a neighbor and a friend.” The Piatt family lived up to that promise at the reception following the change of command with a reception line for the invited guests and small talk with the guests, while enjoying finger food, beverages and the “JMTC cake.”

The ceremony on the parade field, accompanied by the USAREUR Band and the salute battery was more formal. Command Sgt. Maj. Jeffrey R. Huggins passed the JMTC colors to Lt. Gen. Campbell who passed them to Piatt as the formal sign of the transfer of command. | by Gerald Morgenstern Bavarian Times | 6

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The 15th Engineer Battalion will be one of the enduring units stationed at Tower Barracks. Garrison Commander, Col. James E. Saenz, (from left), Brigade Commander, Col. Scott A. Petersen, Batallion Commander, Lt. Col. James Schultze and the Command Sgt. Major of the engineers, Patrickson Toussaint in front of the battalion crest and the Water Tower are happy about the completion of their relocation.

Grafenwoehr. The 15th Engineer Battalion has uncased its colors in Grafenwoehr. The engineering battalion from Schweinfurt is the second of four enduring battalions designed to compensate the withdrawal of the 172d Infantry Brigade. The engineers were welcomed with a ceremony on the parade filed in front of the Water Tower.

“Swords up, Drive on,” said Lt. Col. James Schultze, the battalion commander, to its Soldiers. Numerous convoys logging thousands of miles were necessary to move vehicles and equipment to Grafenwoehr. Now, the relocation has been completed.

Schultze thanked the Soldiers for their extraordinary dedication. He also thanked the US Army Garrison Grafenwoehr with its commander, Col. James E. Saenz, Command Sgt. Major William Berrios and Jim van Patten for the great welcome. He added that the new facilities in Grafenwoehr provide an excellent home base for approx. 500 Soldiers and about 1,500 family members. The majority of the families will live on Netzaberg. “A new chapter was opened as an enduring unit. We will be good neighbors and friends here, as we were in Schweinfurt,” said Schultze.

The 15th Engineer Battalion belongs to the 18th Engineer Brigade headquartered in Kaiserslautern. Brigade commander Col. Scott A. Petersen welcomed the Soldiers to Grafenwoehr.

A new chapter has been opened for the battalion, the mission remains the same. The battalion is responsible for controlling and completing engineering projects in garrisons and at forward deployed locations. Its area of operations includes Grafenwoehr, Hohenfels, garrisons in Germany, Europe and Africa as well as countries to which the US Army is currently deployed. Grafenwoehr is the best place to be stationed at and an excellent training center, added Petersen. The brigade commander also reminded the guests that the engineers had played a large part in the expansion of the ranges at Grafenwoehr Training Area in the 1980s.

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Battalion commander James Schultze and Command Sgt. Major Patrickson Toussaint then uncased the battalion colors and the unit commanders their units‘ colors to signify the completion of the battalion’s relocation. Garrison commander Col. James E. Saenz also expressed his joy about the relocation of the second of four battalions that have been designated to replace the dissolved 172d Infanttry Brigade in Grafenwoehr.

Saenz said he was confident that the Bavarian Military Community Grafenwoehr will not only keep its current troop strength but may even get a little bit larger. | by Gerald Morgenstern

Grafenwoehr. (mor) The 15th Engineer Battalion consists of four units and one detachment responsible for different kinds of engineering projects. Its vertical capacities include the construction of buildings made of stone and wood, concrete work, carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, heating, ventilation and air-conditioning. Horizontal capacities include road construction, camp construction, digging, demolition of buildings and other structures as well as transportation.

The engineers have an impressive array of vehicles and equipment available to them to complete their mission. The motor pool, explained the commander, includes 500 rolling pieces of equipment, to include small vehicles, trucks, tank trucks, flat bed trailers, excavators, caterpillars, hoisting cranes, fork lifts, roller compactors and much more.

The battalion comes to Grafenwoehr with a troop strength of 500 Soldiers and about 1,500 family members.

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15th Engineer Battalion uncases colors at Grafenwoehr

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David Schwab and Shaneeka Boyles

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JROTC Summer Camp in Graf Grafenwoehr, Germany – Students from American high schools throughout Europe got to experience true Army atmosphere for one week at the JROTC Summer Camp. The Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps provides students with a kind of military training and information about the US Armed Forces. The program ranges from history lessons to First Aid and training at the ropes course.

For one week, they put on a uniform and stayed in the barracks. 116 children between 14 and 18 years of age participated in this year’s summer camp. Their fathers or mothers are American Soldiers stationed throughout Europe, including youths from Grafenwoehr and Vilseck. The high school students are instructed by active duty and reserve Soldiers. One of them is Reserve Major David Schwab. The 62-year-old is

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One of the goals of the camp and the military training is to spark the youths‘ interest in the Army, but only a few will take that career path, says Reserve Major David Schwab. One of them is the 14-year-old Shaneeka Boyles. She is from Ansbach, where her father is a sergeant stationed with a US helicopter unit in Katterbach. Shaneeka, whose mother is German, says that the training at the summer camp is very interesting, that you learn a lot of new things and make a lot of new friends. Her first priority is having fun at the activities and with the group.

She does not want to become a Soldier but attend college.

Currently, her favorite profession is veterinarian. But now she enjoys the advantages of the summer camp and afterwards, another two months of vacation with her family.

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High ropes, high hopes Grafenwoehr. Germany -- As part of a team-building and resiliency event, July 2, more than 20 Bavaria Military Community directors and supervisors tackled Outdoor Recreation‘s High Ropes Course, here.

ODR‘s Brian Jansma and Jeff Carson provided a safety and equipment briefing before participants took to the trees.

Most of the participants began with a fresh pace and vigor, which was continually tested as, with each obstacle, the level of difficulty and height above the ground increased.

Following the high-altitude, team-building event, directors and supervisors communed over burgers and brats near the cabins on Heid Lake.

| by Jeremy S. Buddemeier, U.S. Army Garrison Grafenwoehr Public Affairs

Photo Credit: Jeremy S. Buddemeier, U.S. Army Garrison Grafenwoehr Public Affairs

Keli‘i Bright, deputy director for USAG Grafenwoehr‘s Directorate of Logistics, makes his way across the “Charlie Chaplain” obstacle at the High Ropes Course on USAG Grafenwoehr, July 2.

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Fishing Club provides entertainment with Sautrog race

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Grafenwoehr, Germany – Daring jumps and various techniques to reach the finish line before the opponent made it worth to come to the city pond, despite rain and cold temperatures, and be part of the Sautrog race of the fishing club. The new ducks from New Zealand did not know the race on the city pond yet but were the first starters. Even the black swan, who is seldom seen, stopped by. Then there were nine human teams that did everything to win the wet and funny contest.

Wolfgang Specht welcomed the many German and American guests at the fisher fest’s opening event. MC Reinhold Müller welcomed the spectators and introduced the teams. The new commanding general of the 7th Army’s Joint Multinational Training Command (JMTC) Brig. Gen. Walter E. Piatt was neither afraid of the citizens of Grafenwoehr nor of the element “water”and participated in the traditional opening event of the fisher fest. After competing with his team “Unsinkable” and partner Second Mayor Udo Greim against Command Sgt. Major William Berrios and Deputy Garrison Commander Kathy Aydt (Team BMC - Bavaria Military Community), the general courageously jumped into the water.

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Command Sgt. Major Jeffrey R. Huggins wasn‘t a party pooper either and competed in the team “Water Tower” with city councilman Gerald Morgenstern. The all-German teams were made up of Markus Stümpfl and Maximilian Dippl (Sportverein Grafenwoehr I), Michael König and Jürgen Ulm (Die Tieftaucher), Alexander Stümpfl and Benjamin König (Magic Paddler), Johannes Wächter and André Wächter (Sautrog I), Dominic Schopf and Kevin Schopf (Schopf Söhne), and René Wächter and Wolfgang Flor (Die Wildenten).

Then the hot competition among the teams started, supported by their respective fans. There were no losers since participating and having fun is the sole reason for participating. A play-off race between the teams “Sportverein Grafenwoehr I” and the “Die Tieftaucher” was won with a narrow margin of 1:01 to 1:03 minutes by team “Sportverein Grafenwoehr I.” Among the many spectators was former garrison commander Nils C. Sorenson, who had stopped by after a business trip to Stuttgart. Sorenson competed in the Sautrog race in 2009.

At the fisher fest, wearing a traditional Bavarian outfit and with a “servus” on his lips, he met many friends, among them his former secretary Linda Anderson.

Festivities continued the following day. The trophy winners and the city champion were presented their awards during a ceremony with the guests of honor. Markus Popp and Marcel Heldmann received the fisher king trophies and chains.

The large fish tank with carps, trout, pikes, eels and sheatfish attracted many admirers. The children enjoyed the boat rides on the pond and the make-up station. Naturally, the fest guests enjoyed the beer, the Bavarian “Brezen” and trout of the fishing club.

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Oktoberfest atmosphere in Altenstadt a.d. Waldnaab First traditional beer garden is open Altenstadt/WN. (adj) “dWirtschaft” in Altenstadt’s Sportheim is known for its traditional Bavarian pub culture in the entire region. Now, an beer garden was finally added with beer at affordable prices. a half a liter of beer only costs two Euro.

Naturally, you can also order a typical Bavarian “Maß” of beer in the oneliter mug for four Euro.

So Oktoberfest atmosphere is guaranteed.

The beer garden has 200 seats, a stage, a kiosk and a BBQ area.

Guests may sit on permanently installed tables and chairs, or on movable beer benches. Bike racks are available for bikers. Trees provide natural shade. There will be self-service in the beer garden, just like in the traditional beer gardens in the state’s capital Munich. You may bring your own snacks. However, snacks are also available for sale. As it is the custom in Bavaria, hot meals will not be served in the beer garden.

They will continue to be available inside the pub “dWirtschaft.”

Kids may have fun and run around in the large playground which will feature an additional highlight starting July 31, when children and parents can go on a discovery tour in a corn maze, covering 2 hectares. They must find nine stations on the 2.5 km-long paths of the maze. Each child receives a slush ice in the beer garden after finishing the exciting adventure tour through the maze. The corn maze will be open daily, except on Mondays, starting at 1 p.m.

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Recycling was one of most important topics on Earth Day at the Elementary School and Kindergarten. Karl-Heinz Mößbauer and Helmut Büller (front) informed the children.

Truffle trees and recycling Elementary School and Kindergarten celebrate “Earth Day”

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Grafenwoehr, Germany – What would it be like if there were no more trees and everything were made of plastic? - That was the topic discussed by the Elementary School and Kindergarten students on Earth Day. In the cartoon movie “Lorax”, which the girls and boys watched, even the last truffle tree was cut down so that everything in the little town of Thneedville is made of plastic. There‘s no nature left except for one truffle tree seed which a little boy uses to ensure there will be clean air again. “It is a great message to protect the environment,” says teacher Elfriede Kean. On Earth Day, the kids created truffle trees. “The preparations have been going on for weeks, the parents baked cupcakes. And a machine that makes cotton candy was organized. Kris Garst, chairwoman of the Parents’ Association helped organize the event,” adds Kean.

The students visited 19 stations on Earth Day. The DPW Utilities Branch showed the students how recycling works. The kids had to complete a questionnaire about waste separation. The kids also visited the Water Tower to see where the water comes from. From there, they were also able to enjoy a great view of Grafenwoehr.

The team of the Federal Forest Office asked the students to identify the leaves of beech trees, spruce trees, larches, copper beeches and pine trees. At another station, colorful bandeaus were made from natural materials. The fire department participated also, showing its large fire ladder.

Also participating in Earth Day where students already released from the Elementary Schools because their parents are in the middle of a PCS move. Needless to say, their request to still be part of Earth Day was granted. | by Renate Gradl Bavarian Times | 12

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Geo-ecologist Margit Ranz (right) talks about the 1.5-mile nature trail near Dickhaeuter Lake and the new Outdoor Recreation facility, explaining nature conservation of the area.

Environmental tour spotlights training area

More than 20 local nationals, Department of the Army civilians and family members hopped on a bus for a window and walking tour sponsored by the Directorate of Public Works.

Resident experts Margit Ranz and Caecilia Meier, geo-ecologist and environmental specialist for DPW, respectively, led the tour offering tidbits of history and environmental facts about the area.

Participants first toured the sanitary landfill and recycling area just off Tower Barracks before driving by the Roethelweiher and Range 132 for an ornithology lesson.

Meier explained that the Roethelweiher was a very large lake until the 17th century when the dam broke. Now the lake is much smaller, but the remaining area is one of the largest transitional bogs in the local area and houses the rare snipe bird.

Training Soldiers peered from the other side of the glass as the bus wheeled past Range 301 and continued to Hopfenohe, where a recent archeological excavation unearthed a dilapidated guesthouse.

The 1.5-mile nature trail near Dickhaeuter Lake and the new Outdoor Recreation facility was also highlighted. The trail allows interested parties to effectively explore the surrounding area by obtaining information from 16 informational boards posted along the path. The trail opened for community use in 2010 and continues to highlight environmental conservation of the land.

The tour concluded with a lesson on the habitats of beavers within the area.

According to Ranz, between 250 and 300 beavers call the training area home -- at times creating flooded landscapes.

Approximately 900 breeding pairs of snipes remain in Bavaria; 100 pairs are estimated to live at Grafenwoehr Training Area.

The tour spotlighted the environmental work DPW is currently doing to preserve nature and wildlife of the training area, as well as give participants a glimpse of yesteryear by providing information on the lives of the townspeople who once inhabited this area.

The tour continued with a drive by Erzhaeusel, a now abandoned site that once extracted iron ore, and continued to the abandoned village of Haag, now home to numerous bat cellars.

| by Molly Hayden, U.S. Army Garrison Grafenwoehr Public Affairs

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Grafenwoehr, Germany – The community had a unique opportunity to view rarely seen regions of the Grafenwoehr Training area, here, June 26.

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Shanna Rames “She‘s in the love with the boy” by Trisha Yearwood, during country karaoke at Rose Barracks‘ The Zone Sports Bar, recently.

Soldiers find their twang at country karaoke Vilseck, Germany – There was a rare moment in Bavaria a few weeks ago when the weather dipped high into the 90s. It was the kind of weather that makes you want to throw on a pair of daisy dukes and scream an Alan Jackson song because it was, in fact, “hotter than a hoochie coochie.”

So it seemed almost perfect that it happened to be country karaoke night at The Zone sports bar on Rose Barracks.

Numerous Soldiers and family members packed into the bar, here, June 21, to find their inner twang and sip on some liquid courage before taking to the mic.

And while the bar hosts an array of themed karaoke nights on Friday nights, there was something different about country night.

Photo Credit: Molly Hayden, U.S. Army Garrison Grafenwoehr Public Affairs

Arguably, country music is one of those genres you either love or hate, and when you love it -- you love it. And Spc. Michael Scriver, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, the only person at the bar sporting a cowboy hat and boots, loves it.

“Country music is all about what people go through,” said Scriver, who refused to sing karaoke himself, but sat just outside the perimeter of the octagon stage lip-syncing to every song that played, accentuating his solitary performance with some impressive air guitar moves. “It‘s my anthem.”

For many, like Scriver and fellow unit Soldier Spc. Neil Lockman, country music hits a chord.

“It‘s honest. It cuts home, deep, and tells a story that everyone can understand,” said Lockman.

The song -- Toby Keith‘s “American Soldier.”

“That song tells our story,” said Lockman, looking around the room full of Soldiers.

For family member Shanna Rames, however, country music carries the perfect pitch that is easily adapted by her voice.

Simply put, she likes singing it.

And when she took to the stage crooning “She‘s in the love with the boy” by Trisha Yearwood, the crowd found out why. She nailed it -- word for word, pitch for pitch.

“It‘s my kind of music,” said Rames.

Rames‘ friend, family member Marie Crites, accompanied her that night for moral support, and had her own ideas of why country music is so popular.

“It‘s about the good, the bad and the ugly,” said Crites. “You want a good break up song, a song that makes you happy, a song that tells your story; it‘s all in country music.”

And while most of the audience came for the music that night, Jeff Carson, a recreation specialist for Outdoor Recreation, not to be confused with the famed country singer of the same name, had a very different agenda: “I‘m here for the girls in tight jeans and cowboy boots.”

The Zone Sports Bar holds themed night karaoke twice a month. Join in on the fun July 19 and Sept. 13 for hip hop; Aug. 16 and Sept. 27 for old school music; and Aug. 29 for Latin night.

Lockman often listens to country music on his daily commute, belting out each song to punctuate the story, but admits singing in front of a bar full of people is decidedly more difficult.

Country karaoke will be back in the fall, so there is plenty of time to shine your boots in preparation.

“I‘ve only done it once, and I sang a song that mattered,” he said.

| by Molly Hayden, U.S. Army Garrison Grafenwoehr Public Affairs Bavarian Times | 14

Vilseck, Germany – Mayor Hans- Martin Schertl sent the “Dragoons” on their way to Afghanistan with Vilseck’s town sign as a piece from home and his best wishes for a safe return home. With the casing of the colors, the 2nd Cavalry Regiment was sent on his nine-months deployment to Afghanistan as part of “Operation Enduring Freedom.” Many military and official guests attended the Dragoons’ farewell ceremony in Vilseck.

The commanding general of the US Army in Europe, Lt. Gen. Donald M. Campbell emphasized the importance of the deployment for the shaping of Afghanistan’s future. The regiment’s

commander, Col. Douglas A. Sims II, leads the troops who will mainly assist the Afghan forces with the stabilization of the country. Also attending the color casing ceremony were troops from the German Army’s Panzer Brigade 12 from Amberg, led

by Brig. Gen. Markus Laubenthal. The brigade and its units enjoy a strong partnership with the US troops from Vilseck and will be simultaneously deployed to Afghanistan.

| by Gerald Morgenstern

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2nd Cavalry Regiment deploys in support of “Operation Enduring Freedom”

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Sesame characters take the stage in during a 30-minute song and dance extravaganza “Sesame Street/USO Experience for Military Families” at the Memorial Fitness center on Rose Barracks. More than 1,800 community members attended during the four performances, July 9 and 10.

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Military families hit the street with Sesame Street characters Vilseck, Germany – With several battalions recently transitioning to U.S. Army Garrison Grafenwoehr, many military children are faced with the stress of leaving old friends and starting fresh at a new school.

Luckily, the United Service Organizations teamed up with Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation to bring the fun, refreshing Sesame Street/USO Experience for Military Families Show at the Memorial Fitness Center Rose Barracks, here, July 9 and 10.

More than 1,800 community members attended the three shows, making Sesame Street the talk of the town.

The 30-minute singing and dancing extravaganza featured wellknown Sesame Street characters such as Cookie Monster, Grover and Elmo.

Also joining the cast was a special character named Katie, a daughter of military parents created exclusively for this tour.

The performance showcased the power of friendship as Katie opened up about her fears of starting over and meeting new people.

As Elmo and the other Sesame Street friends danced and sang their way through the colorful musical, Katie realized change can be good and she became more excited about her new home.

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U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer Jason Lacrosse, Falcon Team, Joint Multinational Readiness Center (JMRC) Operations Group, poses with pilots from the British Army and German Navy in front of a Sikorsky CH-53 Sea Stallion, a heavy-lift transport helicopter, during the Children‘s Day Out, held at Gutersloh Air Field, Germany, June 26, 2013.

Children‘s Day Out is an event hosted by the 1st Regiment Army Air Corps, British Army and invites local special needs children and their families to Gutersloh Air Field for a day of events. Children were able to see helicopters from the U.S. Army, German Navy, and British Army, as well as local emergency vehicles. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Carol A. Lehman/Released)

Hohenfels Aviators Participate in Children‘s Day Out

The two hour flight to Gutersloh Air Base was well worth the travel time to Maj. James Tully who hails from the Falcon team, the Joint Multinational Readiness Center‘s (JMRC) Aviation Support Observer Coach Trainer (OCT) team.

“We understand the importance of community events in USAREUR, and were excited to work with partner nations and interact with Gutersloh‘s local community,” said Tully.

Children‘s Day Out is an annual event held at Gutersloh Air Base in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia, hosted by the British Army as an outreach to the children and families of the Gutersloh community.

As the Operations Controller and Flight Planner for the British 1st Regiment, Army Air Corps, Pam Flora feels strongly about the great community work that has been done in order to make Children‘s Day a reality.

“This is the one day disabled children have the opportunity to get out and really be themselves,” stated Flora. “They will talk about it for years.”

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However, rewarding experiences like this rely on hard work behind the scenes to make it all possible.

“This event took months of preparation, from the finances, insurance, risk assessment, flying hours, to ensuring each commitment,” stated Flora, who is satisfied that the hard work is worth the payoff.

Children‘s Day has been the initiative of British Army Soldiers from 1st Regiment, Army Air Corps for the past fourteen years.

As Gutersloh Airbase is set to close in September, this is the final Children‘s Day event to be held.

With the allied nations of the United States, Great Britain and Germany coming together to make Children‘s Day Out a reality, the occasion is truly a landmark partnership event.

“I would like to thank the Germans and the U.S. for their support,” said Flora. “We could not do this alone. With their support, today was perfect.”

| by 1st. Lt. Dennis S. Whitt Jr.

Photo Credit: Sgt. Carol A. Lehman

Hohenfels, Germany – It was a dream come true for the children of the Gutersloh community as helicopters and emergency vehicles lined up for display along the Gutersloh Air Base tarmac.

Steve Foster and his wife Chris traveled by motorcycle from the United Kingdom to USAG Hohenfels in order to shed light on his Father‘s past as a Prisoner of War in Stalag 383 during World War II. Steve‘s visit helped bring the history of Hohenfels to life.

A Father‘s Day Remembrance at Stalag 383

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Hohenfels, Germany – Steve Foster‘s retirement from the Royal Navy was the beginning of another journey that led him to the Joint Multinational Readiness Center (JMRC) to uncover his Father‘s past.

Traveling from the United Kingdom to Hohenfels with his wife Chris on board their Triumph motorcycle, the Foster‘s are retracing the steps of Steve‘s late father, British Army Sgt. Fredrick Foster.

It was during World War II that Sgt. Foster spent five years as a Prisoner of War (POW) in a German prison camp known as Stalag 383.

Though the physical remains of Stalag 383 are sparse and nearly covered by the buildings that make up the Hohenfels Military

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Community, the story of Fredrick Foster has risen from the past as a reminder of what happened here over seventy years ago.

Fighting as a British Territorial Sergeant in Norway, in the earliest days of World War II, Foster was captured by the Nazis after five days of fighting.

He was sent to Poland as a POW in Stalag 20A. After a bold escape attempt which brought Foster and a close comrade as far as the Swiss border, he was recaptured by the Germans and sent to Stalag 383, at Hohenfels, for the remainder of the war.

For Steve, finding out what happened after his father‘s capture in Norway was a challenge that that he undertook with passion and commitment.

“He talked more about his five days of fighting in Norway than he did about his five years as a POW,” remarked Steve, who discovered a suitcase of post-war letters his father had written after his release from Stalag 383.

Motivated by a desire to honor his father‘s service to his nation while uncovering his hidden past, the younger Foster arrived at Hohenfels with a photo album filled with pictures and letters from his father‘s time at Stalag 383.

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What he did not expect was the warm welcome that awaited him.

Over thirty motorcyclists from the military communities of Hohenfels and Vilseck, along with riders from local German towns, were staged at the post entrance in order to escort the Fosters by motorcade to the former site of Stalag 383.

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Standing on the same ground his Father stood on as a POW at Stalag 383, Steve Foster shares his Father‘s story with pictures and letters he has gathered over the years. Steve and his wife Chris traveled by motorcycle from the United Kingdom to USAG Hohenfels in order to shed light on his Father‘s past and help bring the history of Hohenfels to life.

Standing on the same ground his Father stood on as a POW at Stalag 383, Steve Foster shares his Father‘s story with pictures and letters he has gathered over the years. Steve identifies where Stalag 383 used to exist before it was torn down. Steve and his wife Chris traveled by motorcycle from the United Kingdom to USAG Hohenfels in order to shed light on his Father‘s past and help bring the history of Hohenfels to life.

“It was a great surprise,” said his wife Chris, “we appreciate all the moral support. It was absolutely marvelous!”

As the motorcade came to a halt at the former site of the Stalag 383 barracks, the riders disembarked and circled around Steve as he told the story of his father‘s imprisonment and the five hard years he spent as a POW so long ago.

“It all comes to life when you‘re walking through the footsteps of seventy-three years ago,” said Steve, who admitted that though it was emotional, the trip was definitely worthwhile.

“Hohenfels has a lot of history and it‘s great to let people know what it used to be like here,” said James Kincaid, Senior Vice President of the local Veterans of Foreign Wars chapter and organizer of the Foster‘s motorcycle reception.

“This was a way to find out about my father, I‘m grateful to my colleagues and the military for making it possible,” remarked Steve as he thanked the crowd that had gathered to hear the story of his father.

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“I really like lifting heavy,” Molton said. “After a set I‘m always asking, am I done? Can I do two more? Can I add that extra plate?”

Justine Molton performs a dumbbell pullover in preparation for the USAG Natural Stuttgart European Championships, Germany, which will be held Aug. 24, 2013.

Looking at her impressive physique, one would assume Molton has been pumping iron for years, but the 24-year-old Texas native has been training for less than a year. Yet despite her relative inexperience, she is already gearing up for her first bodybuilding competition.

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Molton began with a 12-week program lifted from Bodybuilding.com. She chose the program designed for men and said she‘s glad she did.

“It really helped me get the muscle mass I have now,” she said. “For most women in this field, the hardest part is getting that mass. For me, I feel like I have a really good advantage because I‘ve always been a little more muscular. Now the hard part is discipline and diet.”

Discipline is something Molton clearly has. As the mother of a 2-year-old daughter, finding the time to hit the gym is not always easy, but Molton says her husband, Spc. Joshua Molton, 1st Battalion, 4th Infantry Regiment, is extremely supportive.

“At first he was not a fan,” she said. “But now we‘ve got a routine, he knows I‘m serious, and he is really supportive.”

Molton said family support is vital.

“You‘re away from your family a lot, you‘re always grouchy because of your diet, so it‘s really important that they‘re behind you,” she said.

“I definitely like the feeling when I go into the gym and you get that ‚wow‘ from people,” she said. “When someone compliments me or asks for training tips, every time I hear something positive, it is very inspiring and I push myself even harder. And I want to be that for people one day, I want to be able to help people reach their goals.”

Molton stresses, though, that competitive bodybuilding is not for the faint of heart.

“It takes dedication,” she said. “You have to really love being in that gym all the time. You have to love to exceed beyond what you did yesterday, and get a pump from that, and then the next day do it again, and do it better.”

“That‘s what I do every day in the gym. I‘m just going to push myself to be the best I can, and hopefully, I‘ll win,” she said.

| by Mark Iacampo, U.S. Army Garrison Hohenfels Public Affairs

Molton said her husband works out with her as much as he can, but he has no interest in competing.

“That‘s OK, he‘s a great supporter for me,” she said.

After the birth of her daughter, Molton wanted to impress her family and friends with how quickly she got back in shape.

She started hitting the gym, but focused mostly on cardio.

“When you come from just doing cardio, and you switch to weight training, you see results so much faster,” Molton said.

“It‘s amazing, people really should incorporate weight training into their programs more.”

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AFN TV frequencies reassigned at Grafenwoehr Housing Viewers must retune their television sets Kaiserslautern, Germany – On Wednesday, July 10, 2013 AFN cable television channels will be assigned new broadcast frequencies at Grafenwoehr. On-post viewers, with the exception of Grafenwoehr barracks, must retune their television sets on Wednesday morning in order to continue watching AFN on cable TV.

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The channel realignment is part of a comprehensive TKS network upgrade that will bring new features as well as enhanced security and performance specifications to the USAG Grafenwoehr’s cable television network.

On Wednesday morning, it will appear as though AFN channels have gone off-the-air. “Retuning” the television set or performing a “scan for all available channels” will recapture all of the AFN channels at their newly assigned broadcast frequencies. After performing the channel scan viewers can resume watching AFN programing, there will be no change to the current AFN channel selection.

The newly released AFN digital service package is available to all Grafenwoehr residents (housing, barracks, SSQs) as an alterna-

tive to analog AFN. This service offers improved audio-video quality and includes bonus channel AFN Sports in full high-definition.

AFN digital can be requested at a TKSShop located in your local Exchange facility.

Should on-post viewers experience any persistent AFN reception problems, the situation should be immediately reported to the 24hour TKS Customer Service Hotline: 01804 857 762 (0.20 EUR/ call from the German fixed network). | by George A. Smith, American Forces Network Europe

This information applies only to Grafenwoehr “family” housing and general facilities. It is s not relevant to Grafenwoehr barracks and SSQs where analog AFN TV broadcasts will be decommissioned at that time.)

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Historian Dr. John Provan said a survey in AFN‘s early years indicated the military network was reaching a potential listening audience of 50 million Europeans.

AFN began broadcasting from locations in France, Austria, Italy, Germany and Belgium, and was heard, despite restrictions, in Paris, Vienna, Frankfurt, Berlin, Munich and other major population centers. While many transmitters were low-powered, some were “sound monsters,” with the Munich and Weisskirchen, Germany, AM transmitters reaching much of Europe.

At night, the Weisskirchen signal skipped across the English Channel into the United Kingdom. AFN first broadcast from BBC studios in London on July 4, 1943, but American broadcasts in the island nation ended after the war.

Airwaves carry U.S. culture to unintended audience Ramstein, Germany – One of the U.S. military‘s biggest accomplishments in post-war Europe was unintentional: the music the GIs listened to on the radio made a deep, positive impact on Europeans that continues today.

Prior to AFN‘s arrival, Nazi Germany had banned most American music, as “decadent,” and even after the Americans first arrived, state-run German radio didn‘t play English language music. When rebuilding began after World War II, American Soldiers seldom mixed with locals. Regulations prohibited it and few spoke the local language.

But some curious Europeans chose to invite the GIs‘ radio station into their home, car or restaurant: the American Forces Network Europe, AFN. Many Europeans wanted to hear the rich diversity of jazz, blues, country and rock music that wasn‘t airing on their country‘s radio stations.

AFN never intended or tried to broadcast to host nationals. As a matter of fact, the network took extraordinary measures to not reach them.

AFN‘s linked radio transmitters used special broadcast patterns targeted where the Americans were stationed, the music and the talk was all in English and most transmitters were lowpowered, so planners didn‘t think many people living in Germany, Italy, France, Austria or Belgium would bother tuning in.

But they did.

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Ironically, a generation of English-speaking kids was among those trying hardest to pick up the faint American radio signal because in the 1950s, Brits weren‘t hearing jazz, blues and rock on their local radio stations.

One of the lads listening in was Led Zeppelin front man Robert Plant. He talked to David Letterman about why he chose the crackly distant AFN signal over local radio stations in the United Kingdom.

“We didn‘t have the same cultural exchange you had. We didn‘t have Black America,” he said. “We couldn‘t turn our dial and get an absolutely amazing kaleidoscope of music. (In the UK) now and then, if you were lucky, there was this American Forces Network radio coming out of Germany. If you were lucky, you could hear Muddy Waters or Little Richard coming through the waves.”

Plant and Zeppelin‘s lead guitarist, Jimmy Page, both say American blues and jazz heavily influenced their music. They got that exposure by listening to the American military‘s radio network in the 1950s.

“To hear current releases, you tuned in AFN and hoped that you could catch the title of something after they played it,” Page said in an interview with Rolling Stone Magazine.

At the same time another future musician, Van Morrison, was struggling to tune in AFN as a boy growing up in Northern Ireland.

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Then-Army Staff Sgt. George A. Smith hosts his morning DJ show from AFN Nuremberg in 1979. The station later moved to Rose Barracks in Vilseck, and is now known as AFN Bavaria.

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The singer of rock classics “Brown Eyed Girl” and “Moon Dance” even wrote a song about trying to listen to AFN back then called “In the Days Before Rock and Roll.”

The impact of AFN on Bill Wyman, the bass player for the Rolling Stones for 31 years, was even stronger. He was a British soldier stationed in Germany listening to AFN Munich at night.

According to the German audio magazine “Schau ins Land,” Wyman said he was so fascinated with what he was hearing that he went out and bought a guitar to play, and that without AFN Munich he would not have become a musician and certainly would not have been with the Rolling Stones.

AFN played a major role in introducing American country music to the Europe.

In Germany, clubs featuring line dancing, Western garb and country music popped up in the ‚70s and ‚80s, such as the huge club “Nashville” near Nuremberg.

Germans started forming bands such as Truck Stop, with country songs in German. In one tune, they sang about wanting to listen to Dave Dudley, Charlie Pride and Hank Snow but AFN was too far away. German radio stations started their own country music DJ shows.

German radio and TV personality Fritz Egner said the Munichbased producers of Donna Summer‘s disco classics listened to AFN for inspiration. Another Munich based group, Silver Convention (“Fly Robin Fly”) used an AFN newscaster for one of their tracks.

“AFN was probably the best ambassador for the U.S. in the post-war era,” said Egner. “It was sort of like a radio station from another planet. They played the music we didn‘t hear and presented it in a different kind of way.”

George A. Smith has worked for AFN Europe since 1987 as a civilian, including five years at AFN Nuremberg from 1987-1991. Before that, he served in the Army as a military broadcast journalist from 1974-1981.

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Egner said an early ‚60s German newspaper survey indicated more than twice as many Germans were listening to AFN than Americans.

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He then went on to host several popular German TV programs, including a version of Candid Camera.

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Around Europe, other stations were looking for AFN DJs to bring their “crazy” American style of show to their airwaves.

An ever bigger surprise came later that year when the buzzer to our station rang and an American wearing civilian clothes walked in with a younger man shadowing him.

In Belgium, one of the biggest classic rock DJs on the air today started with AFN SHAPE, Patrick Bauwens. Radio Luxembourg hired former AFN Soldier Benny Brown and he‘s still playing the hits.

AFN Berlin‘s Air Force Sgt. Rik De Lisle left the military to become a radio DJ and program director for German radio. My former boss, AFN Nuremberg‘s Mike Haas, left the Army to become the founding program director of radio station Antenne Bayern in 1988 and still works in Germany as a media consultant.

AFN music served as a bridge with the United States and a generation of future politicians.

Germany‘s foreign minister and vice chancellor from 19982003, the Green Party‘s Joschka Fischer, said the music he listened to on AFN heavily influenced him.

According to the book “Joschka Fischer and the Making of the Berlin Republic,” when asked who had a more profound influence on him, Bob Dylan or Karl Marx, Fischer snapped, “Clearly Bob Dylan. His music has always been a highly emotional thing for me ... I wanted to be free.”

Other Green Party officials felt a similar bond with AFN. When the American military was about to leave Berlin and Frankfurt Green Party leaders asked if AFN could stay, not realizing that the network was as much a part of the American military as the infantry.

A politician from another German party, the CDU‘s former state of Hessen Minister Roland Koch, said he learned to speak English by listening to AFN. He, like a generation of Germans now in their 40s-through-60s, started to listen for the music, then got interested in learning English to understand the lyrics.

It turned out the younger man listened to my show in thencommunist Czechoslovakia, escaped across the border and now wanted to meet me.

I asked him why he listened to AFN and he replied in hesitant English, “We get Voice of America in our village, but we like listening to you. You are a Soldier talking to other Soldiers – you‘re going to tell them the truth.”

While AFN still has loyal European listeners, there are fewer of them, because now many European radio stations sound like U.S. stations.

In Germany, some stations play almost all English-language music. Stations even have names like Big FM, Planet Radio or You FM. Sometimes the only hint you‘ll get that you‘re listening to a German station is when you hear a song with a chorus of non-bleeped out profanity that could turn the baby‘s formula to cheddar or melt the FCC‘s complaint line. English language bad words don‘t count as bad words on German radio.

The fact that Europeans sought out our music and folded it into their culture is something every American can take pride in.

Europeans value our diverse music. Our nation didn‘t try to sell them or influence them to listen. They chose to.

So without trying, American service members‘ music made a major positive impact on European culture and their AFN radio network forged a lasting bond with the European people.

| by 1st. Lt. Dennis S. Whitt

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What are some of the challenges you have faced in the military?

The fact that we face different challenges day in and day out, serving in the military is a life only few members of society are willing to endure. Of course, we are taught to stay motivated, be resilient and to continue to “drive on;” however, there are some challenges that are not as easy to overcome. Personally speaking, the biggest challenges I‘ve faced have been family separations due to deployments, back-to-back unaccompanied permanent change of station moves and countless temporary duty.

Has anything or anyone made and impact on you?

The 409th CSB‘s NCO of the Year competitions have taught me a lot about myself. I‘m as good as I allow myself to be.

Being the only female to compete in consecutive competitions allowed me to be a leader among leaders. I say this because before, during and even after each competition, I‘ve pushed myself physically and mentally to be the best.

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Staff Sgt. Diana McInnis is a contracting noncommissioned officer with the 409th Contracting Support Brigade‘s 622nd Contingency Contracting Team assigned to the Grafenwoehr Regional Contracting Office. There, she buys commodities and services to support the units within and around Grafenwoehr, Germany.

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Wow. I have a lot of goals that I want to accomplish. If I was to name a few of them, it would be to earn a master‘s degree in business administration. Professionally, I‘m in pursuit of my Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act Level III certification. However, my most important goal is that I want to continue to support and watch my family grow!

What inspired you to pursue a career as a contingency contracting NCO? Honestly, contracting just seemed like the next logical step for my career. Prior to reclassifying to the 51C military occupational specialty, I was a logistician as a unit supply NCO, 92A. Some of my daily duties involved making purchases with a government purchase card. I knew then that there was more out there besides GPC acquisitions and I found it in the contracting career field.

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Staff Sgt. Diana McInnis is a contracting noncommissioned officer with the 409th Contracting Support Brigade‘s 622nd Contingency Contracting Team assigned to the Grafenwoehr Regional Contracting Office. There, she buys commodities and services to support the units within and around Grafenwoehr, Germany.

I like assisting our government in helping to save the taxpayers‘ money. Moreover, I‘m not only a responsible steward of government funds, but also of the commodities or services that will directly impact war fighters and their families.

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I‘m in the process of clearing the installation so I can PCS back stateside. Despite my untiring efforts of clearing, I‘m still training for the U. S. Army Europe‘s 10-miler race at the end of the month. I hope to again run in the race this year. With that being said, I‘m a fitness junkie!

I enjoy being able to wear the American flag on my shoulder.

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Soldiers who transfer their Post 9/11 G.I. Bill benefits to a Family member after Aug. 1 will incur four more years of service.

Transfer of educational benefits will incur four-year service obligation „There is going to be a huge difference in the amount of time that a Soldier will owe for their service remaining requirements,“ said Sgt. Maj. Michael Kouneski, U.S. Army Europe command career counselor.

The incurred additional years will start from the TEB request date, regardless of the Soldier‘s years in service, and must be served in the same Army component.

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The TEB was initiated Aug. 1, 2009. Until now there was a waiver period for Soldiers who had 17 years of service or more, Kouneski said. That waiver period will end July 31, 2013.

The previous choices for service obligations, zero to three years, will not be available after Aug. 1.

Soldiers who retired and were placed on the retired list on or before Aug 1, 2009 are ineligible to transfer unused benefits because their last day of duty was on or before July 31, 2009.

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Protect your eyes from ultraviolet light July is Ultraviolet Light Safety Month, and anyone who has been sunburned in the past knows the effects of too much sun and UV light exposure. Most are aware that prolonged UV exposure can cause skin cancer and speed up the aging process of skin.

Some are aware that UV light is needed by our bodies to produce vitamin D, which helps strengthen bones, muscles and the immune system and helps improve our mood.

Yet many are not aware that prolonged UV exposure damages the tissues of the eye and can lead to cataracts and other eye conditions such as the loss of central vision due to macular degeneration.

In fact, most do not recognize the importance of UV protection for their eyes to prevent visual impairment. A recent study by the American Optometric Association stated that only 47 percent of Americans thought that UV protection was the most important factor when selecting sunglasses.

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So what is UV light? UV is that invisible part of the light spectrum below blues and violets. While the primary source of UV light is the sun, other sources include welder‘s flash, fluorescent lighting, high-intensity mercury vapor lamps, xenon arc lamps, and UV lamps and devices used in certain occupations.

Those who spend a lot of time or work outdoors or spend prolonged hours working with UV-emitting light sources and children are at greatest risk.

While the Occupational Safety and Health Administration does not have a standard for exposure to UV light, other agencies have established thresholds for exposure. Most types of UV lighting result in exposure levels well within acceptable exposure thresholds however, if at all concerned, protect your skin and your eyes.

For the eyes, use eyewear that provides as close to 100 percent eye protection from UV exposure as possible.

Be aware that the tint of the lens has nothing to do with the UV protection of the lenses. A clear lens with 100 percent protection is better for your eyes than a dark, tinted pair without UV protection.

In fact, dark lenses without UV protection can be even worse for your eyes because they allow more UV light to get into your eyes due to your pupils being larger.

There are many safety glasses on the market that protect eyes from UV exposure, and all Military Combat Eye Protection, even with the clear lenses in place, “block 99.9 percent of all UVA and UVB light.”

The answer is simple -- preserve your sight to fight. Wear proper UV protection whenever exposed for prolonged levels of ultraviolet light.

Editor‘s Note: Michael D. Pattison, O.D., is an occupational vision optometrist at the U.S. Army Public Health Command. | by Michael D. Pattison, O.D., U.S. Army Public Health Command

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Headaches are divided into two types, primary and secondary headaches. Primary headaches are by far the most common type of headaches. In fact, more than 90 percent of all headaches are considered primary headache. Primary headaches are further classified as tension, cluster or migraine headaches.

Secondary headaches come from underlying diseases or other conditions that can derive from brain tumors to aneurysms and even lead up to abnormalities of the spinal fluid.

Tension headaches are the most common headaches among adults. Tension headaches can be episodic (less than 15 days per month), or they can occur daily, lasting from 30 minutes to several days.

Do you know how burdensome headaches can be? According to the World Health Organization, headaches are among the most common disorders of the nervous system. Eighty-five to 90 percent of the world‘s population experiences them throughout their lifetime.

The pain can be throbbing, shooting or pulsing and can show up around your temples, neck and head anytime -- day or night.

Headaches can be extremely disruptive, especially for the 1015 percent of individuals with chronic and severe headaches.

Scientists have yet to find a cure for all of the 200 kinds of headaches but, until they do, proper knowledge of the types of headaches out there and how to manage them will make coping easier.

Cluster headaches affect 500,000 or more Americans. This name refers to the fact that they happen in clusters where the individual will experience one to four headaches every day or every other day, often in the early hours of morning or within a few hours of falling asleep.

This type of headache usually targets teens and middle-aged people and is often described as a burning, piercing or throbbing sensation and targets one side of the head surrounding the eye. People with cluster headaches feel agitated, and it is extremely difficult for them to sit still.

Another type of headache is known as a migraine -- a very intense type of headache that can be chronic. Statistics show that more than 29.5 million Americans suffer from migraines, with three times as many women affected as men.

Migraines are associated with sharp shooting pain predominately on one side of the head and lasting from two to 72 hours.

Migraines also have other symptoms including, nausea, vomiting and high sensitivity to light and sound. Migraines make it extremely difficult to get tasks accomplished because of the constant pain and the sensitivity to noise and light.

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These headaches are described as mild to moderate, constant pain, tightness or pressure around the forehead or back of the head and neck.

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There is no one cause of primary headaches. These headaches are often caused by a complex interplay of genetic, hormonal, developmental, behavioral and environmental factors.

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For example, behaviors such as a stressful lifestyle, staring at the computer screen or high consumption of alcohol as well as tobacco can trigger primary headaches. Lack of sleep paired with poor nutrition can lead to headaches, but these same behaviors may not cause headaches in everyone.

If you experience headaches, knowing the type of headache you have may help you determine how to manage it. Tension headaches are typically treated with over-the-counter medications such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen and may be preventable through stress management practices.

Stress management practices include massage, listening to relaxing music, finding your comfort zone (for example, taking a walk), eating a balanced diet, drinking enough water and getting enough exercise and sleep.

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Some headaches require medical attention. Secondary headaches are often a sign of something more serious. If you or someone you know experiences a sudden, new severe headache; a headache accompanied by dizziness, weakness, paralysis, speech difficulty, personality change, fever or rash; headache pain that awakens you at night; or a headache associated with a head injury, seek medical care immediately.

It is especially important to seek emergency medical attention or reach out to your primary-care provider when headaches are associated with fever or stiff neck. A stiff neck may be due to meningitis or blood from a ruptured aneurysm, which can be life-threatening.

Altogether, because they range in type and treatment, headaches can be anything from inconvenient to dangerous. But if you know your type of headache, you can take steps to bring relief from your discomfort.

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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.

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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.

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• 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 whole-wheat 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

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• Low-fat yogurt, cheese, 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 wholegrain cereal for a nutrient dense, energy-packed food and bag it. This is a great “take it anywhere” kind of food.

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Exercise helps diabetics to reduce weight. However, certain medications can hamper weight loss.

Regular exercise keeps the heart healthy. Walking, jogging, or cycling are particularly suitable.

Diabetics have a higher risk for heart attacks – Exercise can be preventive (djd/pt). Cardiovascular diseases are the most frequent cause of death among diabetics. More than three fourths of all patients suffering from Type-2 diabetes die from them, especially of heart attacks. Apart from high blood sugar, most of them also suffer from other diseases that have a negative impact on the blood vessels such as high blood pressure or fat metabolism disorders. Therefore, diabetics should attach more importance to a healthy heart.

Exercise three times a week Regular exercise helps to keep the heart healthy. It significantly reduces the risk for diseases and may increase one’s life expectancy. Physical exercise reduces the blood sugar level and the blood pressure, stimulates the fat metabolism and the blood circulation. People who regularly exercise two to three times a week for at least thirty minutes, are doing a lot for their health.

Apart from changing your lifestyle, regular medical monitoring and a good regulation of the blood sugar level are important. As the diabetes progresses, this requires medication.

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Test Drive: More room, more power (dmd). Audi’s third model of the A3 is geared to attract fans of a compact sedan. The separate trunk grew significantly and is the largest ever.

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The interior still features the proven, high-quality assistance and infotainment systems.

Despite its slim look and the fact that the A3 is 25 centimeters shorter than the A4, the wheelbase of the A3 sedan was increased by five centimeters to 2.64 meters compared to the Sportback model. And with a total length of 4.46 meters, the sedan is 15 centimeters longer than the A3 Sportback. As a result, the trunk volume has increased to 425 liters and there is more room for the passengers on the rear bench seat. However, the rear is a bit too small for three passengers. All in all, there is enough room in the rear of the vehicle for adult passengers to enjoy the ride, despite the fact that the room for getting in and out of the vehicle is tight. And there is a lot more to see from the rear for A3 passengers than there is for those riding in the CLA. Fresh air, however, might be an issue on the rear seats of the A3 because the windows can only be half-opened due to the larger wheel cases.

Audi has designed the small new sedan for the global market, but hopes to also attract some new customers in Germany, where station wagons are the model of choice. Plans are to heavily promote the new model in the USA and in China to win new customers in the sedan segment. “We hope to sell half of

For the driver, everything remains the same in the new A3 sedan. The cockpit looks familiar and still features the same high-quality material and proven assistance and infotainment systems. The car is motorized with the same type of motors that can be found in other Audi models.

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As always, Audi offers its customers front wheel - and fourwheel-drive as well as stick shift and automatic transmissions.

With its similar design and weight, the sedan does not perform any different from the Sportback, especially since the “Drive Select� feature allows the driver to create its own driving experience by setting up the chassis suspension, the motor set-up and the steering gear the way he or she likes it. As a result, the set-up of the sedan can either be tight and sporty, or soft and relaxed.

Compared to the A4, the A3 is significantly shorter and lighter.

As a result, the performance of the A3 is convincing, even when equipped with a smaller engine such as the 105 horsepower diesel engine. The engine requires a bit more gear shifting, reaches a higher engine speed and makes a bit more noise, but performs very well while still saving diesel. The crankshaft has a capacity of 250 Nm, taking the car from 0 to 100 km/h in 10.9 seconds, with a top speed of 198 km/h.

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And because there are more Americans and Chinese than Europeans, this model may become the best-sold model of the A3

family. Hartmann believes that a share of 50 percent is a realistic assessment. Although the Bavarian carmaker now has the right model for each sales region, the expansion of the program will continue. First, with a 220 kW/300 horsepower-strong SVersion sedan, a plug-in-hybrid Sportback, and, just in time for the next open air season -- a new A3 convertible.

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The technology detects and automatically brakes for animals both in daylight and in the dark. Animal Detection technology is designed to help the driver avoid the accident or reduce the speed of impact. The active and passive safety systems cooperate in order to help minimise the consequences. Initially, Volvo Cars are focusing on large animals as they cause the most damage and the most severe injuries.

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Volvo reveals a number of user-friendly safety and support technologies that will be introduced in the all-new Volvo XC90 at the end of 2014. “We are introducing the first Volvos with autonomous steering to avoid accidents and make driving more comfortable,� says Thomas Broberg, Senior Safety Advisor Volvo Car Group.

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Volvo Cars now makes the detection and auto brake technology work effectively also when driving in darkness. The technology includes detection and auto brake for other vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists. A smarter and faster high-sensitive camera combined with advanced exposure control covers the whole span from dusk to dawn.

“When the first XC90 was introduced in 2002, it featured a number of groundbreaking safety features, including a worldfirst solution that helps prevent rollovers. By revealing a number of systems for the next generation XC90 we once again confirm our leadership in automotive safety,” says Thomas Broberg.

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The self-parking car Autonomous Parking is a Volvo concept technology that allows a car to find and park in a vacant space by itself, allowing the driver to leave the vehicle at the entrance to the car park.

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Limited to only 100 copies, the new 2014 BMW 6 Series Convertible Frozen Brilliant White Edition will be produced in April and early May, 2013, and will be instantly recognizable both inside and out. Available as a rear-wheel drive 650i, or 650i xDrive model featuring BMW’s intelligent all-wheel drive system, the Frozen Brilliant White Edition will have a starting MSRP of $106,695 and 110,095, respectively (prices include $895 Destination & Handling), and will arrive at Authorized BMW Centers this May. Contents signature to the Edition include BMW Individual Frozen Brilliant White Metallic exterior matte paint, Frozen Black wing mirror caps, black BMW kidney grilles, and 20-inch bi-color Ferric Gray / gloss-turned BMW M Performance light-alloy wheels.

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Control harmony, friction surfaces, and component strength were all carefully tuned and tested to produce the most involved driving experience possible. The manual transmission includes engine management software that automatically and seamlessly matches engine speeds during every downshift in the EFFICIENT and SPORT modes of operation. Switching the engine mode to SPORT+ cancels this feature and requires the driver to synchronize downshifts using the accelerator pedal for maximum involvement.

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Along with the menu presentation, the navigation displays have been revised and enhanced. The map displays and guidance information are now depicted with even greater brilliance and sharpness than before. Additional function bars allow the map view to be customized quickly and simply without having to leave the map. The new function bars are superimposed as an extension of the original map bar and open up additional options. This allows for Real Time Traffic Information (RTTI) or weather updates to be superimposed, points-of-interest to be displayed, or the map to be quickly switched from top view to perspective view. Standardization of the control bars in the multimedia sphere facilitates operation of a wide range of audio sources.

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The interactive map view also comes with the option of selecting special functions directly from the map. Using the iDrive Controller, the driver can mark a spot in the interactive map to open the Pie menu. This radial menu offers quick and easy access to a host of options. Depending on the information stored, the driver can have points-of-interest in the area flagged, read up on any stored details, start navigation to any of the points-of-interest, alter the map view and have the current location or destination displayed. If further

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information on a point-of-interest – such as the telephone number – is also stored, the driver can instantly access it and make a call.

Split-screen display with more detailed guidance views.

The split screen in the central information display also adds new functions. While entering the destination by selecting the state, city and road, the chosen location is also displayed in the map view on the split screen. The zoom function can be used to verify whether the destination shown in the relevant section of the map is the intended one.

For the navigation process itself, the familiar arrow guidance in the split screen has now been joined by a high-level guidance feature. This is automatically activated when the driver reaches a certain point ahead of the next navigation instruction. From a specified distance, which varies according to the category of road, the arrow display turns into a schematic, perspective view of the surroundings. This gives the driver even better orientation thanks to an enhanced depiction of the location and precise lane guidance. For an optimal picture, the perspective view changes in stages to a top view of the junction or intersection as the vehicle approaches it, while a dynamic vehicle indicator pinpoints the car’s current position.

The new 3D city model offers another view of select cities to aid navigation. If the 3D representation is available, a highly realistic depiction of the surrounding streets and buildings makes it easier for the driver to find their way around.

The mobile office: dictation function, voice memos and voice control.

The latest-generation navigation system features a full speech recognition function and optimized voice control system to complete the portfolio of office functions offered by BMW ConnectedDrive as BMW. The full speech recognition system now includes the dictation function which gives drivers the opportunity to dictate text freely and compose short text-based messages simply by saying what they wish to write. Just a few seconds after dictation has been completed, the transcribed text appears in the display and can be read out if desired. Drivers also have a number of simple-to-use, speech-based editing tools available to them for putting the final touches to e-mails and SMS messages easily and, most importantly, safely. The multilingual system can recognize six languages including English and Spanish.

An additional speech-based option to enhance office functionality is voice memos which can be sent directly by email.

The advantage to the driver is the ability to quickly store ideas or to-do items and send them to the relevant addressee(s) –

without being distracted. The recorded memos can be stored on a USB stick for use outside the car.

The navigation system now allows additional menu functions to be called up through simplified voice commands. The system is able to recognize contact data irrespective of the format in which it is stored, and thus independently of first name and surname order. Additional submenu functions can now be activated or actions specified by speech input – from adjusting the radio and entering a destination to changing the route criteria. Voice control is becoming even easier to use.

Rounding off the new office functions is the enhanced facility for simultaneously pairing two phones to the car at the same time. The contact data of both phones are now transferred to a shared list which is then available for making phone calls and sending emails. High-performance hardware means that calendar and contact information is displayed without delay, ensuring that both telephones are quickly ready for wideranging use in the vehicle (BMW USA).

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The hybrid version of the Porsche Panamera was also re-engineered.

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(dmd). The newly re-engineered Porsche Panamera will be on the streets in July.

It can easily be identified by its newly designed rear end. With the new flat and wider rear window it now appears more sporty and less round than the previous model. The front end features larger air vents and slightly modified headlights, now also available in an LED version. A longer model with a wheel base that was extended by 15 centimeters is also available now.

This, 5.12 meter-long model was mainly designed to attract customer in Asia who employ a driver.

A lot of changes were made to the engines. The 4.8-liter-V8engines of the Panamera S and 4S are no longer available and are being replaced by smaller and more fuel-saving 3.0-liter-V6-engines with a bi-turbo charger. While the engine power increases by 20 HP to 420 HP, fuel consumption drops up to

18 percent. At the beginning of 2014, the sedan will also be available with a new 220 kW/300 HP diesel engine which replaces the former 184 kW/250 HP engine.

The hybrid model, however, consumes the least amount of energy and is now equipped with a plug-in function so it can be uploaded at any electrical outlet. At the same time, the nickelmetal hydride batteries were replaced with larger, lithium-ion batteries. This increases the electrical range to up to 36 kilometers.

Last but not least, the standard equipment of all models will now include bi-xenon-headlights, a multi-function steering wheel and an automatic hatchback. A camera system recognizing traffic signs and a lane-assist system are available at extra cost.

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Col. James Saenz, commander of U.S. Army Garrison Grafenwoehr, and USAG Grafenwoehr‘s Command Sgt. Maj. William Berrios pose with the BMC Little League softball team, July 2. The team finished out the season with a 15-0 record, earning them the championship title. They will now move on the Europe-Africa Region qualifier, which begins July 10.

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BMC all-star softball team advances to next round GrafenwOEhr, Germany – They are the best in Germany, but you wouldn‘t know it from talking to them.

“They love the competition though,” he said. “These girls love the game and they have a lot of heart.”

„Every game we say we are always one run behind,“ said 13-year-old Isabella Brasi. “Because you never have time to underestimate the other team.”

During practice on July 2, Col. James Saenz, commander of U.S. Army Garrison Grafenwoehr, and USAG Grafenwoehr‘s Command Sgt. Maj. William Berrios stopped by to congratulate the team, handing out commander‘s coins for a job well done.

That‘s the mentality of the SWAT (softball with attitude) team, an all-star softball team of the Junior Little League Division that brought victory to the Bavaria Military Community.

Hailing from Grafenwoehr, Vilseck and Hohenfels, the players range from ages 12-14. With less than a handful of returning players this year, they traveled around Germany to compete in division games, and dominated with a 15-0 record that culminated in the championship title.

According to the team‘s coach, Sgt. 1st Class Manuel Montanez, 2nd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, these girls are tough. They practice for two hours a day, five days a week, learning new techniques, fine-tuning old ones and scrimmaging against their parents.

But keeping with the mentality of always being a point behind, Montanez revealed the girls never knew they actually won these scrimmages.

In return, the team offered their trophy for Saenz to display in the garrison‘s Headquarters Building.

“We‘re so very proud of you and that you can represent our Bavaria Military Community at the next level,” said Saenz to the grinning teens.

The team will play their next game in Italy on July 10 to start the Europe-Africa Region qualifier. If they advance, they will continue on the road to the Little League World Series, held in Kirkland, Wash., later this year.

But for these girls, winning isn‘t everything.

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”bike-station” offers the largest selection of GHOST-bikes in Germany.

More GHOST is impossible A pack of the Army Ten-Miler Qualifier runners sprint out from the start line in Grafenwoehr, June 29.

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Countless others beat their personal records and trumped their target times for the race, which designates the six fastest men and women who will represent U.S. Army Europe at the Army Ten-Miler in Washington, D.C., later this year.

Even the day‘s overall winner, Capt. John King, U.S. Army Europe, Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, who clocked 54 minutes, 49 seconds, beat his target time by two full minutes.

Team Vicenza, which placed three runners in the top 10 and two in the top six, also performed better than they expected.

Top six male finishers: 1. Capt. John King, U.S. Army Europe, Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion (54:49) 2. Spc. Justin Mcneil, 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team (56:28) 3. Staff Sgt. Steven Phillips, Joint Multinational Readiness Command (57:58) 4. Capt. Joshua Hudson, 212th Combat Support Hospital (58:56) 5. Spc. Keven Bordenave, 12th Combat Aviation Brigade (59:01) 6. Sgt. Michael Phillips, 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team (59:07) Top six female finishers: 1. 1st Lt. Jessica Letarte, 615th MP Company (69:30) 2. Capt. Erica Barkei, Public Health Command District -North Europe (72:52) 3. Capt. Kim Elinor, Joint Multinational Training Command (78:74) 4. 1st Lt. Sara Clarke, 18th Engineers Brigade (74:31) 5. 2nd Lt. Julia O‘Neil, 615th MP Company (77:16) 6. Sgt. Victoria Holman, 44th Expeditionary Signal Battalion (78:22) | by Chelsea Bissell, U.S. Army Garrison Grafenwoehr Public Affairs

The largest GHOST-bike-fair in Germany can be found in the middle of Upper Palatinate: at the “bike-station” in Weiden, Leihstadtmuehle 4. A dream of the perfect mountain-bike can come true for every biker with the 2012 models. Demanding tours or complicated downhills – with a Ghost-bike one can master every challenge.

The GHOST MISS-series is specially matched to feminine requirements - that means a shorter and bended top tube for maximum comfort and step liberty.

For the whole family the business company offers children-youth-and racing bikes like E-Bikes, Trekking-and Cross-bikes. The off-springs can be chauffeured in trailers for children from Chariot and Croozer. Also one can find a large selection of modern garments for bikers, like shoes, glasses and helmets. Spare parts and all accessories for bikes round up the offer. A block diagram can be found at the extensive online shop. www.bikestation-weiden.de TAX FREE! We except VAT forms!

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Small and cute - large, drooling and uneducated Many people think that their family is not complete without a dog. However, many of them do not spend a lot of time thinking about the breed, mix, size, cost, trouble, or the associated stress.

Every animal partner that spends its life with us will always be a private patient at the veterinarian and veterinarians can be pretty expensive.

The spur-of-the-moment purchase of an animal is quickly and easily done. The upkeep and care for an animal, however, requires sacrifice and abdication. Therefore, think about the pros and cons BEFORE buying an animal!

Ask yourself the following questions and answer them honestly and responsibly: • Am I ready to integrate the animal into the family for 10-15 years as a trusted comrade?

• Do I have enough time?

• Does my entire family approve of having an animal?

• Am I financially capable of paying for the necessary food, care, veterinarian, tax and insurance?

• Is the animal compatible with my vacation plans?

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An animal needs care, brushes, combs, grooming, regular care of its fur, skin, paws and claws.

• Can I do without certain things or habits in favor of the animal?

• Am I prepared to care for my animal when it is sick, or when it has to be put to sleep?

• Do you have the written approval from your landlord to have a dog?

• Do you have a valid ID card or passport?

• If you are looking for a partner for an animal you already own, bring it along.

• The animal must have a chip implanted and must be registered • The transportation costs (airline ticket) are very high The current trend is to get a puppy and if it does not turn out the way it was expected, it is passed on to others, often for free, with the help of numerous Facebook sites. The more owners a dog has, the more damage may have been done. Most of the time, you do not know what to expect, how the dog was socialized, if it bites, if it considers hands a threat … We will never get the answers to all these questions because the dog cannot tell us. If you take a dog into your house, you should treat it like a family member and not send him away when the first problems occur. Puppies do not stay small and cute, they grow, develop, roll in the dirt, and start to smell when they reach puberty. Never forget that a dog is and will always be a predator. Some breeds are bred featuring certain character traits. There are also a lot of dog messies. Always check the lineage of your new family member, take a good look at the breeder: Are the house, kennel and the birth box clean? Are the animal’s parents aggressive or trusting? How much should a puppy cost, what differences are there, are the animal’s parents healthy? First inform yourself about the breed or the mix of your future dog, only give “second hand“-dogs a chance if you’re an experienced dog owner. German animal shelters have requirements that differ from shelter to shelter. In Germany, nearly every county has an animal shelter that is filled with a large variety of dogs that are looking for a warm and loving home.

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The harvest fest features Bavarian joy of life and tradition.

Biking and hiking along the hops fields around Bad Gögging is a joy from the first days of spring to the last days of fall.

Bavarian tradition, cozy beer gardens and cheerful fests (djd/pt). When traveling to Bad Gögging, travelers quickly notice that the Lower Bavarian spa city, located between Ingolstadt and Regensburg, is situated in a very special region -- the Hallertau, the largest hops growing region in the world. The high poles on which the hops grows and prospers can be seen from afar and give the region its special flair. They remind connoisseurs of Bavaria’s proud brewing tradition. After all it’s the hops that flavors the good Bavarian beer which can be proven with a “Maß” (one liter) of beer in the idyllic beer gardens of the region.

Bavarian hops tradition Bad Gögging owes some of its annual highlights to the hops.

Especially important is the hops harvest from August to the middle of September. In the old days, hops was laboriously harvested by hand. During the harvest time, some restaurants still remember those days by serving the Hallertau’s original hops picking meal. If you order it, you will be served a noodle soup, a pork roast and potato salad. A pint of beer tastes great with it. For more information about the other highlights, go to www.bad-goegging.de.

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on July 28 and provides great entertainment. The large harvest fest in Bad Gögging takes place on the last weekend in September. It includes a parade, a church service, Bavarian music and traditional folk dances. If you want to get to know the Hallertau region even better, then take a bike ride. You can reach the most beautiful regional beer gardens by bike. For example the beer garden at the Weltenburg Monastery near Kelheim where guests can relax in the center of the baroque monastery.

Also worth your while is a bike tour to the “An der Fähre” (At the Ferry) beer garden in Eining where thirsty bikers can refresh themselves on the banks of the Danube river.

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“An amazing exhibit:” Visitors of the horticultural show come from all over the world

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The horticultural show will end in only four weeks. And so far, it’s been a huge success. “The nice, small horticultural show,”, “a heavenly paradise,” or “thanks for a wonderful horticultural show” are some of the commentaries of the citizens of Tirschenreuth and their guests. And the message spreads: Todate, 120.000 visitors were welcomed.

Munich, Jakarta, Texas and Florida Many guests travel a long way to visit the horticultural show.

They come from Munich, Nuremberg, Coburg, or Wuerzburg.

“What a wonderful flower garden,” visitors from Jakarta, Indonesia wrote into the guest book of the horticultural show. And the entry from a family from Texas reads: “An amazing exhibit – it´s truly lovely.”

Festival atmosphere Tirschenreuth and its horticultural show have become a visitors’ magnet. A festival atmosphere with a touch of flower po-

wer and Woodstock that touches all generations can be felt at the events, exhibitions and especially at the concerts.

Highlight after highlight: From the Italian Night to the American Weekend Guests can still expect a lot of inspiration, relaxation and adventure in the coming weeks to include the Italian Night with a concert of “Il Dolci Signori” on July 27, the concert with jazz legend Klaus Doldinger on August 2, and the American Weekend on August 10 and 11. The horticultural show ends on August 25 with a concert of the Havlicek Brothers and a large fireworks display.

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The flower hall with its changing exhibitions has turned into a visitors’ magnet

First Mayor Franz Stahl personally welcomed two guests from the United States: Dr. Patricia Scott and Karl S. Mann from Indianapolis – the winners of a Facebook competition.

The Tirschenreuth native and his wife are on home leave and wasted no time redeeming their prize: two tickets to the horticultural show and a bottle of the limited Zoigl beer.

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Army Community Service (ACS) Employment Readiness For anyone needing assistance with resume building, or oneon-one assistance, please call DSN 476-2650, 475-8371, CIV 09662-83-2650, 09641-83-8371.

6 August: USA Jobs, 10 a.m.–noon., Rose Barracks, ACS Bldg 322 Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) Have questions? Email EFMP directly.

8 August: Bowling with EFMP, 4–6 p.m., Tower Barracks, Bowling Center Family Advocacy Program Hotlines to help: Domestic Violence 09662-83-3218 or 0964183-5130. Please contact us for a complete listing of programs and services offered.

20 June: Community Meet and Greet, 9 a.m., Rose Barracks, Kristall Inn Financial Readiness Services are also available by appointment. For more information on saving your money, you may contact your ACS Financial Readiness at 09662-83-2650 or 09641-83-8371.

21 August: Debt Blasters, noon-1 p.m., Rose Barracks, ACS Bldg 322 AND Tower Barracks, USO, Bldg 150 Mobilization & Deployment Readiness 20 August: FRG Basic Course, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Rose Barracks, Bldg 134 New Parent Support Program Play Groups Every Tuesday: Tower Barracks, Chapel Annex, 9:30 – 11 a.m.

Every Wednesday: Rose Barracks, Chapel Annex, 9:30 – 11 a.m. Newborn Network for parents with babies ages 0 through Walking Every Tuesday: Rose Barracks ACS, Bldg. 322, 1 - 3 p.m. Hospital Tours Every 1st Wednesday (except for holidays): Visit Weiden Meet at 5:45 p.m. in the Weiden hospital lobby.

Every 4th Wednesday: Visit Sulzbach-Rosenberg Meet at 5:45 p.m. in the Sulzbach-Rosenberg hospital lobby.

Every Other 2nd Tuesday: Visit Amberg Meet at 5:45 p.m. in the Amberg hospital lobby.

Relocation Readiness Through 29 August: SGI/ATS Belly Dancing, noon – 1:30 p.m.

Thursdays, Rose Barracks, ACS Bldg 221 Welcome To Bavaria, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Rose Barracks, ACS, Bldg 322 Every Tuesday: English as a Second Language, 10 a.m. – noon, Tower Barracks, Chapel Annex Every Thursday: English as a Second Language, 10 a.m. – noon, Rose Barracks, ACS, Bldg. 322.

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Paid music & fitness instructors needed CYSS SKIES Unlimited is looking for talented, experienced and self motivated individuals with a love for children and teaching.

SKIES is looking for instructors in music (piano, strings i.e. violin, viola & guitar), all levels of gymnastics and tumbling, Kindermusik, swimming, and Mommy/Daddy and Me Fitness. If you are interested in earning money doing something you love please contact Tammy Weightman, the SKIES director.

Bayern Rangers hockey team looking for players The Bayern Rangers hockey season is coming up. They start practice in Sept. and a series of games and tournaments will follow in the fall and spring. To join, show up for practices. We all just chip in to cover the cost of ice -- normally 10 euro for a 90 minute skate. New players can order jerseys through the Hockey Dealer in Amberg -- 35 euro each for home & away jerseys and 15 euro for socks. To check for upcoming events, and for available jersey numbers, see the team page at www.facebook. com/bayernrangers. season in April at the Puckbusters Cup in Weiden. To check on upcoming practices and games, please see the team page at www.facebook.com/bayernrangers.

ODR activities All activities are from 6-9 p.m. call Outdoor Recreation at DSN 476-2563, CIV 09662-83-2563 for more.

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Thursdays: Paddling and rock climbing. Participants will learn to belay/rock climb and canoe/kayak on alternating Thursdays.

Classes will continue through the summer.

Sundays are Family Bowling days Sundays: Every Sunday from 2-8 p.m. at the Grafenwoehr Bowling Center, kids bowl for $.50 and adults bowl for $1.75. At the Rose Barracks Bowling Center, we offer “All you can Bowl” for one low price. Call the Bowling Centers for more details.

Volleyball camps for elementary, middle and high schoolers 11–16 August: High schoolers entering 9th-12th grades will have their camp 11-16 Aug. The camp is part of the A.C.E. Volleyball Club and focuses on skill progression and motor skill development. Please contact Camp Director Brian Swenty for more.

Facility & Road/Openings/ Construction/Closures Community Bank renovations in Rose Barracks Through 8 August: The Community Bank in Rose Barracks Bldg. 224 is currently under renovation. The renovations are expected to last until the first week of Aug. Until then, you can do your banking in Bldg. 164. The Community Bank will be closed 6–8 August. to allow for the move back to Bldg. 224. For your banking needs during this time, please head to the Tower Barracks bank. ATMs and opening hours will remain unchanged.

Roman soldiers, swordmakers and craftsmen present military and everyday life as it was 2000 years ago at the empire’s last stronghold against hostile germanic tribes. Gladiators show their skills. Friday and Saturday evening mystic fireeaters tell their story of gods and demons.

Logistics Readiness Center (LRC) (former DOL) closure 1 August: The LRC command and staff, Bldg 301, Tower Barracks (HQs Supply & Services Division, Logistics Plans & Operations, Installation Food Management Office, Business Operations Branch and the Logistics Automation Support Center to include Rose Barracks) will be closed for their organizational day. Please plan around the closure.

TMP and DTTS closure 9 August: TMP at Tower Barracks and Rose Barracks and DTTS at Rose Barracks will be closed for their organizational day.

TMPs will not dispatch or accept vehicles for turn-in. Units needing vehicles must dispatch them by 8 August.

School News DoDDS-Europe furlough days Sequestration requires that government employees, including teachers, must be furloughed this fiscal year. Because of their unique employment schedule, teachers will be furloughed for no more than five days. All schools in the district will be closed the following days: 30 Aug, 9, 16, 23 & 30 September For more on the DoDDS-Europe furloughs, click here.

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PRESENTATION OF ROMAN ORDNANCE REPLICAS We show the astonishing power of roman field ordnance. Our experts explain and demonstrate how these weapons worked.

Shooting demonstration takes place several times a day.

ACTIVITIES FOR FAMILIES Families can explore the site on their own, all excavations are explained in English. Children can take part in numerous activities such as mosaic, brooches and pottery making. Several historic camps can be visited and explored a few times a day.

THE ONLY ROMAN STYLE BEERGARDEN IN BAVARIA Our gastronomic partners serve adapted Roman style fancy food for your authentic meal. You can also taste the legionnaire’s favourite refreshment drink: Mulsum, a kind of wine made of honey. Our beer is delivered from the nearby famous Weltenburg Brewery.

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VFW Teacher of the Year Award nomination Deadline 1 November: Do you know a teacher devoted to education, their country and community? You can nominate them for the VFW Teacher of the Year Award. Teachers will be judged in K-5, 6-8 and 9-12 categories. Those nominating the teacher must describe in 350 words or less why the educator deserves the honor.

Was ist Los? Flea markets Every Saturday, 6 a.m. - 4 p.m., in 93059 Regensburg inside the building at Am Protzenweiher 27, ph 0941-82-933. The market will not take place on German holidays.

Every second Saturday of the month: 6 a.m. - 3 p.m.: in 90443 Nuremburg, Großparkplatz (large car park) on Gugelstraße, corner Humboldtstraße.

Every third Saturday of the month: 7 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. in 92224 Amberg, Kaufland-Parkplatz, An den Franzosenaeckern Every third Sunday of the month: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Trödel- & Jahrmarkt in 93073 Neutraubling (next to Regensburg), at the “Globus” DITY store, Pommernstraße 4.

Classic Open Air and “Picknick im Park” 21 July & 3 August: 8 p.m. either day, in 90478 Nürnberg, Luitpoldhain, along Bayernstraße. “Picknick im Park” is often referred to as the “Woodstock of Classical Music” (only GE): enjoy the performance, cheer the artists, and even a little rain shower can’t scare you away. Most people also have a little picnic to complement the music. Traditionally, these open-air concerts are free to the public. Each festive day ends with brilliant fireworks.

Kemnath’s 64th annual Wiesenfest 14–19 August: Kemnath, partner city of the 709th MP Battalion, will go all out in their Wiesenfest with rides for the young and old, drinks, mingling, great food and entertainment. There’s also an ongoing program on bands, a children’s afternoon, shooting range and fireworks on the final day. The opening parade starts at 6 p.m. on 14 Aug with keg tapping following at 7 p.m. Roentgenstraße, Kemnath, 95478. For more, contact CW2 Neil Hatch.

Fresh Produce/ Farmers’ Markets Note: If any of the listed days is a German holiday, the markets are usually held the day prior.

In 92224 Amberg: every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 7 a.m.-12:30 p.m., on the Marktplatz.

In 91522 Ansbach: every Wednesday and Saturday 8 a.m.-1 p.m., on Martin-Luther-Platz. ***In addition to the regular fresh produce markets, local farmers offer their fresh goods every first and third Saturday of the month at the farmers market on Johann-Sebastian-Bach-Platz (same opening hours). Great opportunity to buy seasonal produce as fresh as it gets.

In Bamberg: Monday thru Saturday, 7 a.m.-6 p.m., on Maxplatz.

Closed on Sundays and German holidays.

In Neumarkt: every Thursday and Saturday, in Untere Marktstraße. Thursday 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

In Parsberg: every Wednesday and Friday on Stadtplatz. Wednesday 7 a.m.-midday, Friday 2-6 p.m.

In Regensburg: every Saturday 7 a.m.-1 p.m., at the Donaumarkt (right next to the Eiserne Brücke / Iron Bridge). Closest car park is Unterer Wöhrd (and a short walk across Eiserne Brücke), or Dultplatz and Oberer Wöhrd (walk across the Steinerne Brücke / Stone Bridge and turn left).

In 92637 Weiden: every Wednesday and Saturday 7 a.m.

-12:30 p.m., Oberer and Unterer Markt / all around the Altes Rathaus (historic city hall, pedestrian zone).

In 97070 Würzburg: Monday thru Saturday, 7 a.m.-1 p.m., on Rathausplatz. Closed on Sundays and German holidays.

German-American Kontakt Club The Vilseck Kontakt Club meets every Friday at 7 p.m. for Stammtisch at the Club House, Rose Barracks Bldg. 301. Those interested in the Vilseck Club please register with Daniel Koenig or sign up with the Vilseck Kontakt Club at the website by filling out the Mitgliedsantrag (Member registration form). The Grafenwoehr Kontakt Club meets every Monday for bowling at the Grafenwoehr Bowling Center and every Wednesday for Stammtisch at the Clubhouse. For more on the Graf Club, call CIV DSN 4757878, 09641-83-7878.

Community Highlights No more bus service on Sunday Due to sequestration, Route G1, Grafenwoehr Tower Barracks to Rose Barracks (direct run), will cease operating on Sundays.

The cancellation will continue until further notice. Regular Saturday services are not affected. *NEW* Go Green Newsletter The Go Green Newsletter is out again! Browse pictures of Earth Day, get updates on how to dispose of common household hazardous waste, learn how to avoid and deal with ticks and check out local nature trails and gardens. The Go Green Newsletter can also be found on the Grafenwoehr webpage.

Temporary Early Retirement directive Thinking about temporary early retirement as a discretionary measure? See if you’re eligible here.

Giant Voice system testing Starting in July, the garrison will conduct a monthly test of its Giant Voice system. This system is used to warn installation per-

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sonnel of an incident on post and provides immediate action information. The Tower Barracks test will occur on the first Saturday of each month at noon, and the Rose Barracks test will occur on the first Wednesday at 2 p.m.; these times fall in line with the towns of Grafenwoehr and Vilseck, respectively. The test will be the same for both locations -- a 5-7 second siren followed by a message stating that this was only a test. No action is required from the community.

Suspension of Army Suggestion Program In accordance with a Department of the Army, Office of the Administrative Assistant to the Secretary, the Army‘s Suggestion Program, formerly known as the Army Ideas for Excellence Program, has been suspended.

As the Army continues to deal with current and future fiscal uncertainty the Department must take all necessary measures to reduce spending while protecting wartime operations and critical Soldier and Family Programs. Personnel and budgetary resources required to correct programmatic deficiencies and sustain the Army-wide program are not available. Furthermore, Office of the Secretary of Defense guidance has limited the Army‘s ability to expend funds for discretionary monetary awards until further notice. Therefore, pursuant to Army Regulation 5-17, p. 4-4a., the Army Suggestion Program has been suspended.

BMC employees and community members are still encouraged to offer ideas to improve present policy, processes, and protection of life during routine conduct of their daily business.

A few other programs where you may submit suggestions are as follows: Supply and Maintenance Assessment and Review Team (SMART): https://smart.lia.army.mil/index.cfm Securing Americans Value and Efficiency (SAVE): http://www. whitehouse.gov/save-award Interactive Customer Evaluation (ICE): http://ice.disa.mil Normal schedule for Rose-Tower Barracks route 9 Aug: Bus route #G1, Rose Barracks to Tower Barracks “Direct Run,” will operate on its normal schedule. There will be no Housing Area Community Bus Support on 9 Aug. Sponsorship key to readiness and resiliency Every Soldier or DA civilian undergoing a PCS must be assigned a sponsor. But, assigning a sponsor is only the first step – the quality of the sponsorship program rest solely on the shoulders of sponsors. All sponsors must do their best to welcome their newcomer and make them feel at home. Remember that it is extremely important to stay in touch with new community members before, during, and after arrival. Sponsors should answer questions, and if they need help, they can ask ACS, the unit sponsorship coordinator or contact the Garrison Sponsorship Liaison. Training is available for Soldiers, spouses and DA civilians at Rose Barracks, Bldg. 322. For more on training dates/ availability at please call, DSN 476-2650 or CIV 09662-83-2650.

Stay vigilant and report suspicious activities For emergencies off post call 112, the European emergency number, reachable from fixed and mobile phones, free of charge, everywhere in the EU. Bavaria Military Community officials are asking everyone to stay vigilant and report suspicious activities as soon as they are observed. The safety of our families is one of our biggest priorities. USAG Grafenwoehr Military Police: DSN 476-2490/3397 or CIV 09662-83-2490/3397.

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Pöllinger Leder & Tracht has ten stores in Bavaria. The family-run business was founded in 1860. For more information, go to www.trachtenstore.com where you can also place orders in our online store.

A majority of our collection is designed by our team, or in cooperation with well-known designers, and produced by famous manufacturers. Pöllinger attaches great importance to traditional cuts, accurate manufacture and highquality materials – following current fashion trends.

Discover the beautiful Bavarian cities of Amberg, Regensburg, Ingolstadt, Denkendorf, Straubing, Hemau, Kelheim, Abensberg and Rothenburg and combine your trip with a visit to Pöllinger Leder & Tracht – it is worth it.

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Traditional clothing features a larger variety regarding design, color and style as people often expect.

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Dirndl: Modern trends are not in demand when it comes to handmade traditional dirndl

Elaborate production “Producing a hand-made Dirndl is a lot of work. Special jacquard fabrics are individually cut so the designs match, and the tops have to be backed and lined,” explains Rudolf Ehrenleitner, manager of Chiemseer Dirndl & Tracht Co. Also important is the full skirt of the dirndl which is made of several meters of fabric, he adds. The skirt’s pleats are folded by hand and not by machines, as it is done with mass-produced dirndl. The same applies to the quilling along the cleavage, says Ehrenleitner. They are done by hand. The perfect fit of the dirndl, howBavarian Times | 56

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(djd/pt). There will never be an Oktoberfest in Munich without them. Even female tourists from Australia or Japan wear them: Dirndl -- the traditional “alpine dress with an apron.” They want to fit in. Whether it’s traditional and classic, or modern and extravagant: There is a large variety of Dirndl and every year, the designers come up with a new trend. Even fancy dirndl with mini skirts, or dirndl with a lot of fashionable accessories, mainly produced in Asia, can be seen. Dirndl have become a mass-produced garment. However, some local companies still produce hand-made dirndl and attach great importance to tradition. But what are the features of a home-made Dirndl?

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ever, is just as important as its precise manufacture. “An ideal cut even looks great in large sizes,” emphasizes Ehrenleitner.

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High-quality fabric from Europe High-quality traditional clothing is made of high-quality fabric.

While mass-produced garments are mainly made of cheap materials from Asia, the Chiemsee dirndl models are exclusively made of fabric from Austria, Italy and Germany, are free from poisonous materials and thus meet the ecological “Ökotex”standard. For more information and to order hand-made traditional clothing, go to www.chiemseer-dirndl.de.

Designs are based on regional traditions Many of the party dirndl that can be seen at the Oktoberfest have nothing in common with traditional dirndl. While traditional companies also pay attention to current fashion trends and modern designs, they attach more importance to the styles of the region. “Fashionable flashes in the pan” are not popular since a classically cut dirndl, made of high-quality fabric, can be worn for many years. And not only at the Oktoberfest but also at special events such as weddings or birthday parties.

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Family-friendly outdoor pool in Auerbach

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Auerbach, Germany – In the summer months, Auerbach’s outdoor pool “Schwimm-Sala-Bim” attracts many visitors from near and far. The large, family-friendly pool offers a lot of aquatic fun, games and sports for the young and the old.

The outdoor pools feature heated patios and a water temperature of 26° C. They are available to the visitors regardless of the weather. The pools have a length of 50 meters and are perfect for long distance swimmers, the water is crystal clear.

Beginners can practice in the nonswimmers’ basin. The fun basin with a 44-meter-long water slide, a jet stream canal, under water massage beds and a waterfall is located right next to it.

You can warm up in the adjacent heated patio that features a massage fountain and a passage to the outdoor pool. The fun young and old continues in the restaurant with its cozy corners to enjoy coffee and snacks. The “Schwimm-Sala-Bim” is ideal for families with small children. The toddler area is equipped

The Caribbean in Upper Palatinate The somewhat different leisure park in Hirschau play, sport and fun around the “white dune”

• sand-skiing and sand-boarding in summer • corner-boarding on sand • summer toboggan • camping at the most modern camping ground • lido swimming pool • high rope course in the woods • adventure play ground • Geo park • color woods • skater course Freizeitpark Monte Kaolino • mountain bike route

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Rathausplatz 1• 92242 Hirschau Telephone: 09622/81502 • Fax: 09622/81555 Mail: info@montekaolino.eu • www.montekaolino.eu

with a two-part children’s pool with a canal for small ships, small water falls water fountains, and a children’s playground with a dry and a muddy area. It offers lots of things to do. Meanwhile, sun lovers can relax on the 20,000 square-meter-lawn.

And if you prefer sports, you can spend time on the two beach volleyball fields. A camping area with an enclosed community room and an open patio is attached to the pool. A BBQ area invites you to spend pleasant hours outdoors.

The pool was built in 1990 and is located outside of town. It is easy to reach from B-85, just follow the signs. Sufficient parking is available. Motorhomes are welcome as well. The camping area next to the pool is available to guests at affordable rates and is very popular with young adults and clubs. Along with the idyllic pond and the BBQ area, it features everything you need to spend a nice summer evening. And if you want to visit the town, you can reach Auerbach’s beautiful old town in only 15 minutes by foot. The pool is open from May to September, Monday through Sunday from 9.30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Information about opening hours and admission fees is available by phone, simply dial 09643-500.

The Bad- und Hallengesellschaft Auerbach e.V. is responsible for the operation and the maintenance of the pool. At the end of July, they attract many water and sports lovers with the 2nd Outdoor Pool Fest. Registration for the Auerbach Aquathlon starts in the morning. This mix of swimming and running is available to runners and walkers because two groups of competitors are being formed. The afternoon features fun and games to include a “Ramba-Zamba” afternoon with water scooter rides, a treadmill and water slides for the kids. Simultaneously, water zumba in the large pool and a poolside zumba party offer lots of entertainment. And a beach soccer challenge provides young and young at heart teams with the opportunity to show off their sports skills.

The fest takes place for the second time. The Badbauverein and the local sports clubs want to give especially young people the opportunity to spend a long day at the pool. Admission is free for all visitors on that day. The water guard also participates. Swimmers can take tests to get their swimming badges, or take diving classes year-round. | by Sabine Wiesent Bavarian Times | 58

Open Air Museum Neusath-Perschen Experience everyday history

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At the Freilandmuseum Neusath-Perschen near Nabburg, the open air museum of the Upper Palatinate, this year’s motto is “mills.” Special events will both inform and entertain visitors.

A special kid’s day, which is always fascinating, will be held on August 4. There are lots of activities like bow and arrow shooting, playing ancient games, or bowling as in our forefathers’ times, painting, horse riding and plenty more.

All events during the museums season are a treat for the whole family: come and enjoy the potato harvest on August 25, or the animal-related activities such as the famous Neusather Rosstag (Horse Day) on September 8, when many different horse breeds can be seen, the day celebrating old livestock breeds on October 6, or the traditional late autumn fish harvest on October 13.

A hearty walk through the grounds will make you hungry and thirsty, but local delicacies at the museum pub should do the trick. And if you are a fan of German bread, you should visit on Sundays when the fresh bread comes out of the oven. It has a truly mouthwatering smell and has received several awards too.

Neusath-Perschen (close to Nabburg)

Upper Palatinate Open Air Museum Experience everyday history!

Upper Palatinate Open Air Museum Neusath-Perschen Neusath 200 · 92507 Nabburg Phone 09433/2442-0 · Fax 09433/2442-222

To check the museum’s program for 2013, visit www.freilandmuseum.org.

Opening Times:

The open air museum at Neusath-Perschen is open Tuesday to Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. It is closed on Mondays (except for holidays).

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Tuesday – Sunday: 9.00 am – 6.00 pm 2013 Season: March 16 – November 03

Motorway Nürnberg – Prag Motorway Regensburg – Weiden exit Nabburg

Magnificent Malta: A small island that offers big adventure Valletta, Malta – Malta is the largest of three islands that comprise the Maltese archipelago. Sandwiched in the Mediterranean between Italy, Tunisia and Libya, the island has visible influences from each – but still carries its own unique style.

There are two official languages of the island: Maltese, which sounds like a mixture of Italian and Arabic (heavy on the Italian with a similar inflection), and – due to centuries of colonial rule – British English.

Measuring a mere 95 square miles, this densely populated isle packs a big punch, which warrants a weeklong visit or more.

The summer months bring high temperatures, plenty of sunlight and packed beaches – ideal for swimming, snorkeling and diving. The shoulder seasons provide more comfortable temperatures for exploring the quaint towns and archeological sites, but ward off any beach dwelling.

Depending on the travel motives, Malta can be visited and enjoyed year-round.

The sights Malta has a rich history that starts well before most people‘s realm of reality. The Hypogeum, for example, is an underground structure dating back to 3,000 B.C., but wasn‘t discovered until the turn of the 20th century.

It consists of halls, chambers and passages covering 500 square meters. Tours are available, but limited to six per day, accommodating 10 people each, so booking reservations early is essential – at least a month out.

Tickets are available at www.booking.heritagemalta.org. While touring the site is visually fascinating, it still leaves many unanswered questions about the ancient civilization.

Fast forward 5,000 years and explore the urban modernism that is the capital city of Valetta. This compact city (measuring 600 by 1,000 meters) is filled with historic narration. The unique architecture, while sometimes dilapidated, tells a story of time and promise.

Considered a modern city when it was built by the Knights of St. John between 1573 and 1578, Valetta continues to prove its forward-thinking reputation with innovative channels to theater and the arts.

Located a few miles from Valetta, the towns of Attard, Balzan and Lija, known simply as the three villages, are quaint urban sprawls off the beaten tourist path (for now). Exploring the backstreets of these small villages will offer a unique look into the daily life of the residents here.

In St. Paul‘s and Paceville, however, tourists are in abundance – and they party right alongside the locals night after night. Lined with English pubs, disco clubs and karaoke bars, this is the place for the active nightlife. A night here can easily turn into day – think Cancun, spring break, but more diverse. In this mixed bag of activity there is a barstool for everyone, from the young hipster to oma and opa.

For the sights and sounds of the lighted hours, the Marfa Peninsula offers superb views, excellent small beaches and the best diving on the island. The northern-most tip of the island is monopolized by large resorts, so no nightlife or restaurants outside the resorts facilities exists within walking distance, but the area is quiet and peaceful.

The ferry terminal here offers quick transports to Malta‘s sister island of Gozo, as well as the island of Comino. Both are easily accessible and worth a day of exploration.

While most of the beaches that border the island of Malta are rocky, Golden Bay provides the largest of the sandy dwellings.

It‘s by far the most popular and crowded beach in the summer, but the winter months replace the calm waters of the bay with small waves, drawing in daring surfers who are willing to brave the cold.

Facing the water, walk to the left and follow the path up to the top of the cliff. This hike offers beautiful views of both Golden Bay and Ghajn Tuffieha (meaning “Apple‘s Eye”), another sandy beach directly to the south. There is also a road that connects the two bays – but the walk is not nearly as fun or scenic.

Traveling to the southern point of the island, visitors will be in awe of the fishing village of Marsaxlokk, with its picture-perfect

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brightly colored fishing boats and fisherman who are equally as colorful.

Taxis are also available in the more populated areas, but be sure to agree on a price before accepting a ride.

Family-owned restaurants line the harbor, each offering the catch of the day. A daily market on the waterfront sells Maltese novelty items. For more local flair, visit the early morning Sunday fish market, which sets the scene for local purchases of the Mediterranean riches.

Getting there The Malta tourism site (www.visitmalta.com) has numerous downloadable reference guides, including a year-round events calendar and maps and information for countryside hikes.

Getting around The Maltese are experts at maneuvering through the narrow streets at dangerously high speeds. Additionally, they drive on the left side of the road. Take note: that‘s two strikes against American drivers. Take the bus instead. At 12 euros for a weeklong pass, it‘s a safer and cheaper alternative.

While it‘s a wonder the large buses can fit through many of the cramped towns, they manage, providing a sightseeing tour along the way. A full bus schedule can be found at www.arriva.com.mt.

Flying to the islands is the easiest and most cost efficient; Air Malta provides 10 flights a week from Munich at affordable prices, (www.airmalta.com). For package deals, www.lastminute.de or www.tui.com are good places to start.

Avoid getting an all-inclusive holiday package, however, because missing out on Malta‘s traditional cuisine and mom and pop, hole-in-the-wall restaurants lessens the overall experience. | by Molly Hayden, U.S. Army Garrison Grafenwoehr Public Affairs

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The cityscape of Il-Birgu, also known by its English name of Vittoriosa, contrasts with the blue Maltese sky.

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Guests sit outside a sauna at the Caracalla Spa.

Soak your worries away in Baden Baden Baden Baden, Germany – Meaning “bathing bathing” in German, Baden Baden makes no secret of its main attractions.

Situated at the northern edge of the Black Forest, the town has attracted international and local clientele for centuries in pursuit of relaxation and its famed healing waters.

Today, two bath houses -- one traditional and somber, the other, modern and casual -- still attract hundreds of thousands of visitors a year. The more established bath, Friedrichsbad, boasts an all-nude dress code and a one-of-a-kind experience that leaves visitors gum-muscled and soporific. The Caracalla baths, with a fun, accessible atmosphere, is replete with pools, saunas and tanning beds.

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Friedrichsbad and Caracalla sit next to each other near the center of town. Each bath offers unique services and ambiance, so with the right amount of time and inclination, both should be tried.

Friedrichsbad This bath, based on the Roman-Irish tradition, is an incredible three and a half hours missed by those intimidated by nudity.

Is the nudity awkward? No. Initially, emerging stark naked from the lockers to be greeted by clothed (and multilingual) attendants is uncomfortable. But, among bare peers, the nudity is secondary to the experience. Most of all, the bathers act respectful and polite.

Numbered rooms guide visitors through each carefully orchestrated stage of the spa. Bathers wash off outside grime in monsoon showers before sweating off impurities in dry saunas.

Next, they can enjoy a soap brush massage administered by

gruff German women who end the five minute scrub down with a hearty spank.

Post-massage, guests frolic in pools of varying temperatures. A picturesque pool sits under a looming dome decorated in Mediterranean tiles and is refreshingly cool and still after lounging in warm bubbling baths.

Friedrichsbad‘s most memorable event happens post-soak.

After a quick plunge in a cold bath (18 degrees Celsius,) attendants wrap bathers in a warm towel and lead them to a darkened room lined with beds. Here, the nubile bathers are wrapped up, snug and impossibly clean, and encouraged to take a half-hour nap. Bathers emerge from this cocoon refreshed, scrubbed and completely at ease. As an aside, children under 14 are not allowed in Friedrichsbad.

Caracalla Less serious and regimented than the traditional Friedrichsbad, Caracalla is a good option for families (though children under 7 not allowed) and spa initiates. The bath has two distinct sections. Downstairs, visitors wear swimsuits and splash in heated indoor and outdoor pools. Up the spiral staircase however, more adventurous bathers take it all off for an au natural sauna experience.

Visitors can choose between dry Swedish saunas (one as hot as 90 degrees Celsius,) more temperate steam baths and the not-to-be-missed eucalyptus suffused room. When it all gets too hot, the showers or the polar ice bucket provide a chilly rinse. For a dry, oil infused sauna, head outside where guests can also sun bathe or shower in nice weather.

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Protocol demands all guests in Caracalla‘s dry saunas to place a towel underneath their bums and feet. This protects the sitter from both hot boards and the risk of contamination.

For those wishing to relax in a sauna without having to bear it all, Caracalla offers dry, humid, aromatic and briny saunas on its clothed, ground floor. Those with aching backs or feet can also enjoy pounding waterfalls and pools lined with water jets guaranteed to knead out any kink.

The details For a 3.5 hour stay plus a soap brush massage, Friedrichsbad costs 33 euros. Caracalla runs cheaper at 17 euros for a threehour stay. Friedrichsbad is located at Romerplatz 1. Caracalla is right next door.

End the day at the spa in the reading room sipping tea and reading books and magazines in English.

Editor‘s Note: This article originally ran in the May 9, 2012, edition of the Bavarian News. | by Chelsea Bissell, U.S. Army Garrison Grafenwoehr Public Affairs

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At Caracalla visitors need a swimsuit and a towel, but the bath will provide a towel with a 10-euro deposit. Upon entry, visitors receive a wristband. They open and close lockers and serve as a credit card for drink and snack purchases at the bar. All extras are paid for upon exit.

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Beautiful riding grounds are available for horses and riders in the beautiful Tauber Valley.

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On Horseback through the beautiful Tauber Valley The Franconian vacation region is a paradise for horse lovers

(djd/pt). Horse-riding is a very popular sport in Germany.

And that is not only true for horse-riding competitions. There is nothing more exciting for horse lovers than to ride through fields, forests and meadows. This is especially true if the terrain varies and the paths are horse-friendly. The Tauber Valley with its soft hills and idyllic river valleys is ideal for excursions on horseback. For more information about the region, go to www. liebliches-taubertal.de.

many possibilities in the Tauber and Main region. The brochure “Reiterurlaub im Lieblichen Taubertal” (Horseback Vacation in the beautiful Tauber Valley) is available for free at the tourist office in Tauberbischofsheim and can be ordered by calling 09341-82-5806. It features 24 horse farms and farms with accommodations and offers for horses and riders. The size of the farms ranges from small, family-run businesses to modern horse ranches with a diversified program.

To each its own hobby Whether vacationing with one’s own horse, taking riding lessons, or going on an excursion with a leased horse - there are

Here, each rider can find what he or she is looking for based on individual preferences and skills. Offers range from exciting tours and vacations for kids to romantic carriage rides along the Tauber and Main rivers. The farms offer accommodations for both, vacationers who want to stay several days and horseback riders who only need a room for one night. Interesting offers are also available for those who do not know how to ride such as families who simply wish to spend their vacation on a farm.

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Brochure with a map and special arrangements A map showing the location of the 24 farms helps vacationers to get oriented in the region. The individual farms and their offers are featured on the back of the brochure. Offers include horse boxes, riding lessons, riding tours and accommodations.

The brochure also lists information about the infrastructure such as the availability of indoor and outdoor riding arenas.

The flyer also lists special arrangements such as “Family fun on horseback,” or “Vacation on the Sonnenhof Farm.”

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Fruity rice salad is an exotic change of the menu.

Fresh Food for Hot Days

Fruity rice salad is light, delicious and easy to prepare

Prepared in ten minutes The basmati rice from the zip lock bag is prepared in ten minutes so the fruity rice salad is ready in no time: First, prepare the rice as outlined on the package and let it cool down. Wash and cut the tomatoes in half, peel the cucumber, mango and papaya. Cut the mango flesh from the stone, cut the papaya in half and remove the pits. Dice the papaya, mango and cucumber.

Mango and papaya add an exotic and light touch to the salad which makes it the perfect dish for a warm evening.

Curry paste adds flavor Wash the chicken breast, dry it and cut it in strips. Mix oil, salt and curry paste and put the chicken in it. Roast mustard seeds in a coated pan for the vinaigrette and let them cool down. Mix oil, vinegar and mango-chutney, add the mustard seeds and spice it with salt and pepper. Mix the rice, tomatoes, mango und papaya with the dressing and put it on a large dish. Prepare the chicken breast strips in a bowl on the grill, put them

on the salad and serve it. Serve fresh pita bread, or fresh white bread with the salad.

Fruity Rice Salad (ingredients for four persons) • 1 package basmati rice (500 g) • 250 g cherry tomatoes • 1 cucumber • 1 mellow mango • 1 papaya • 400 g chicken breast filet • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil • salt • 1 teaspoon curry paste For the vinaigrette: • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil • 2-3 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar • 1-2 teaspoons medium hot mustard • 1 teaspoon mango chutney • salt, freshly ground pepper • Bowl for grilling Preparation takes approx. 35 minutes plus grilling time.

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(djd/pt). Rice salads are ideal for hosts because they are easy and quickly to prepare. That way, the cook has the time to enjoy and participate in the party while putting a fruity, hip culinary delicacy on the dinner table. Rice salads are also very practical if additional guests appear at the dinner table because the new packages from Müller‘s Mühle come in zip lock bags and have a window that allows you to see how much rice is left in the package. If you do not need the entire portion of rice, the package can easily be closed again, is tear proof and keeps the rice fresh. The new packages are stable and can easily be stored on shelves or in the pantry.

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Sweet treats for the Kid’s Party

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Orange ice popsicles

(rgz). For kids, it’s the highlight of the year, for some parents it is a lot of hard work: the children’s birthday party. If a lot of kids are expected in the apartment or the house, then strong nerves and great preparation are necessary. You do not only need to plan the mandatory games, but also the menu which is of great importance to the little guests. Home-made ice cream specialties are always popular with the kids, and they are light, fruity and easy to prepare with concentrated fruit juice. It gives the ice cream a natural and undiluted fruit taste.

Orange ice popsicles (for three portions of ice, 50 ml each): Ingredients: • 50 ml concentrated orange juice • 50 ml plain yogurt • 50 ml water

Home-made ice specialties are very popular with kids. They are light and easy to prepare with concentrated fruit juice.

Preparation: Mix concentrated orange juice, water and yogurt. Taste it, and add sugar, if necessary. Put the ice cream in popsicle molds and put it in the freezer. You can also use other concentrated fruit juices such as apple-cherry, apple-raspberry, apple-red currant, or pear.

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