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Sweet home Alabama

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Model Overview: 2014 Volvo S60

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Oktoberfest celebrates 180 years of tradition

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Harley chrome as far as you can see

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Tips help keep children cyber safe

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Weather vanes for the museum

Page 14 Community asked to report suspicious activity Page 26 Farmers‘ markets offer healthy alternatives

Page 52 Biking is healthy and helps you stay fit Page 62 Eye to eye with polar bears, wolves and tigers Page 66

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FMWR highlights new ODR complex Grafenwoehr, Germany – Most big ideas start small. Ben and Jerry‘s opened their first ice cream parlor in a run-down gas station; the first Macintosh computer was built in a garage; and Wal-Mart began as a five-and-dime store in Arkansas.

Likewise, the idea for a new Outdoor Recreation complex to accommodate the ever-growing population within U.S. Army Garrison Grafenwoehr and the Bavaria Military Community began as a simple sketch drawn sloppily on a restaurant napkin.

Ten years of extensive planning and 10 million dollars later, USAG Grafenwoehr‘s Family and Morale, Welfare and Recrea-

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tion will finally realize this new ODR complex when it opens to the public Sept. 24.

Wolfgang Schultes, Outdoor Recreation director for USAG Grafenwoehr‘s Family and MWR, said the complex would meet the recreational needs of the entire community.

“We have grown in size,” said Schultes. “And the needs of the community have grown. This is the answer.”

ODR will continue to provide the same services as before -equipment rentals, outdoor excursions, weekend trips and pro-

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

The new ODR complex will open to the public Sept. 24.

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

The bright and open reception area welcomes customers.

fessional instruction -- but the new complex allows for so much more.

The scope of the complex is impressive.

Located near Dickhaeuter Lake on the Grafenwoehr Training Area just a few minutes from Gate 9 (near the Tower Barracks Shoppette), the 16,000 square-foot ODR complex boasts a bright and welcoming reception area, where customers can rent gear and inquire about various excursions.

The adjoining snack bar and patio invites customers to stick around and enjoy the scenic view. A multipurpose room located in the same building can be rented for receptions, classes and meetings.

Outdoors, children can play on the sensory playground while ballers take to the blacktop. In the wintertime, the basketball court transforms into a hockey and ice-skating rink, allowing year-round activities for the community.

A high-quality indoor climbing hall beckons climbers to navigate multiple routes, each wall containing various levels of difficulty.

Outside, adrenaline junkies can climb, negotiate and traverse more than 1,000 feet of obscure obstacles dangling 40 to 80 feet above the ground at the high ropes course.

Additionally, the complex houses rental cabins and a campground fully equipped for a weekend getaway. A boat dock is accessible nearby for water sports and the vast green space allows for picnics and a peaceful place to enjoy nature.

The facility is designed to be a one-stop shop and recreation destination for members of the Bavaria Military Community. It will also provide support for local Soldiers and visiting training units.

Recreation programs have emerged as an integral part of the Soldier resiliency.

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The mission, to foster unit cohesion, team building and provide reintegration support through recreation, said Schultes, will be easier to fulfill now that the resources are on “home base.”

The official opening of the complex is Sept. 24 and will launch with a ribbon-cutting ceremony led by Col. James Saenz, USAG Grafenwoehr and BMC commander, around noon.

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The Soldier and Leader Information Expo will be held onsite the same day from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The Expo invites all Soldiers within the community to tour the facility and inquire about training and recreational opportunities.

The grand opening, coined “Funtober Fest,” will take place on Saturday, Sept. 28, from noon-8 p.m. The entire community is invited to tour the complex and participate in outdoor activities throughout the day.

A schedule of events includes a fish fry, gaming zone set up by BOSS and the Warrior Zone, projects by the Arts and Crafts center, library-sponsored reading programs, entertainment by the GPAC Improv Troupe, 3-on-3 basketball and soccer games, and children‘s entertainment including a jumping castle and face painting.

ODR will provide demonstrations on climbing and the high ropes course, as well as shooting, archery and fishing. Guided tours of the complex will take place throughout the day. | by Molly Hayden, U.S. Army Garrison Grafenwoehr Public Affairs

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Sweet home Alabama

“The Encores” say goodbye to their soloist Pearl Clark Ten-Year-Anniversary Celebration

“I truly felt at home in Germany,” says Pearl mentioning Stuttgart, Bremerhaven and the North Sea. But what did she like best about Grafenwoehr? The answer is easy: “The Choir because I love to sing. I am always looking for choirs. My entire family sings and plays the piano. Gospel music has its origins in Alabama,” adds the singer. Pearl was a soloist in the German-American choir and a co-founder of the protestant parish choir of the Grafenwoehr Military Community.

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Grafenwoehr. “I came from Alabama with a banjo on my knees...” - That song is a perfect match when talking about Pearl Clark. The American passionate musician was born in Huntsville, Ala. Germany became her second home and the Grafenwoehr/Vilseck military community was her home for nearly 20 years. With a heavy heart, she now had to bid farewell to both, the military community and the German-American choir “The Encores.”

ment. Her husband Curtis was deputy commander of the US Army Garrison Grafenwoehr but returned to the United States five years ago.

“My Tribute” was the name of the song she sang for her Grafenwoehr choir mates at her farewell. “The Encores” said thank you with a photo book featuring photos of the choir’s performance at the city’s 650th anniversary, at the Gmünd senior citizens’ home, during church services on Grafenwoehr Training Area and memories of the Water Tower, the Elementary School and the town of Grafenwoehr. “The book will receive a place of honor in the German suite of my home in Alabama,” promised Pearl, to which she will return. | by Renate Gradl

Over time, the percentage of German and American singers, mainly women, changed in the German-American choir “The Encores.” Some times it was 50:50, and at other times there were more American singers in the choir.

Currently, there is only one American singer in the choir because the German members had to bid farewell to many American singers who returned home.

On September 29, the choir celebrated its 10th anniversary together with the 90th anniversary of Grafenwoehr’s protestant St. Michael’s Church. Choir practice is held every Wednesday at 6.30 p.m. in the protestant chapel annex in Grafenwoehr, Martin-Luther-Straße 4 (adjacent to Gate 1 of the training area). New singers, male and female, are always welcome. The ”Encores” repertoire includes gospel, pop, jazz and songs from musicals, along with classic music in German and English. For more information, go to www. the-encores.de.

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The military history training of German and American soldiers in the Italian Dolomite Alps truly was a multi-national experience. Led by Lt. Col. Hans-Joachim Gehrlein (front right) they followed the traces of the Alpine War. The climb to the 2,744-meter-high summit of the Hexenstein (photo) wasn’t the only fixed rope route in the Dolomite Alps that proved to be an athletic and physical challenge.

woehr and JMTC Range Control went on the trip. The group stayed in the barracks of the Italian Mountain Division in Arabba below the Sella mountain range and also met with some of the Italian soldiers.

Grafenwoehr. The military history training proved to be a challenge and a unique experience for German and American soldier from Grafenwoehr Training Area. They followed the traces of the Alpine War in the Italian Dolomite Alps while staying in the barracks of the Italian Mountain Division which turned it into a truly multi-national experience.

Upon invitation of the Italian embassy and with the support of their German and American headquarters, the German Military Representative (GMR) and its guests left for South Tyrol. Nine GMR soldiers, led by Lt. Col. Hans-Joachim Gehrlein, civilian employees of the installation management office and 14 American soldiers from 702nd EOD. the US Army Garrison Grafen-

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On its way to the 2,744 meter-high summit of the Hexenstein mountain, the group passed through the still fully accessible tunnel system with its caverns and battle positions. These historic monuments are impressive and saddening at the same time because visitors get an impression of the pain and torture of that merciless static warfare. „Those events should not be forgotten. Instead, they should inspire us to do everything we can to preserve peace,“ said Gehrlein. Other mountain tours included climbing up the summits of the Lagazuoi (2,778 meters) and the Cima Pisciadou (2,985 meters) via the fixed rope route of the same name at the Sella mountain range. An eight -hour climb up the Tofana di Rozes (3,225 meters) followed. Some members of the group also climbed up the Piz Boe (3,152 meters). On the last day, the group visited the front lines in the Drei-Zinnen area and the Toblinger Knoten (2,615 meters).

The joint mountain tours along the paths of military history were filled with many new experiences, especially for those soldiers who had never been on such a tour, and fostered mutual understanding, camaraderie and German-American-Italian friendship. | by Gerald Morgenstern

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International team of Soldiers follows the traces of the Alpine War

The briefing about the Alpine War between the Austrian and Italian troops started at the crest of the Falzarego and Valparola passes, directly at the foot of the Hexenstein and Small Lagazuoi mountains. Command Sgt. Maj. Roland Balscher explained the front lines, battle positions and mine tunnels of the warring parties, and the battles between 1915 and 1917.

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Brig. Gen. Walter E. Piatt (center) visited the Culture- and Military Museum. Willi Buchfelder (left), chairman of the Historic Society, and book author Gerald Morgenstern took the commanding general of JMTC on a tour of the military section which also features a model of the Water Tower.

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General Piatt shows interest in history Grafenwoehr. Brig. Gen, Walter E. Piatt, the new commanding general of Joint Multinational Training Command, showed interest in the history of Grafenwoehr Training Area when visiting the Grafenwoehr Culture and Military Museum after having been invited by the Grafenwoehr Historic Society. Chairman Willi Buchfelder and Gerald Morgenstern showed the officer the military and the cultural section.

Immediately after taking command in June, the new general showed his interest in the history of the training area and the bilingual book “Training Area Grafenwoehr, yesterday & today” became part of the Piatt family’s reading material. The Piatt family is also very excited about living in the historic Forest House next to the Water Tower. The general already paid a visit to the top of the tower. Book author Gerald Morgenstern and Willi Buchfelder showed the items, photos and displays collected and shown in the military section, documenting the history of the training area. They explained details and peculiarities about the first artillery shot in 1910, or during the resettlement in 1938.

Piatt was also interested in the rail based weapon system Dora and the collection of military uniforms. The history of the city of Grafenwoehr, arts and crafts and religious art were shown when visiting the museum’s cultural section. Buchfelder also asked Piatt for support regarding the expansion and re-design of the military section, including a new section documenting the city’s history after 1945 and life with the Americans. | by Gerald Morgenstern

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Oktoberfest celebrates 180 years of tradition MUNICH – It‘s the world‘s biggest festival; the quintessential experience where German stereotypes dance to beat of live oomph bands.

This year marks the 180th Oktoberfest celebration, here, Sept.

21-Oct. 6, and like every year, it is shaping up to be a two-week, non-stop celebration.

Women don snug dirndls while lederhosen-clad men walk proudly through the streets, a checkered shirt hiding their inevitable beer bellies.

The 42-acre Theresienwiese, the location of the famed festival, houses 14 large tents and more than 20 smaller ones. Each beckons visitors inside where rows of revelry park on stadiumsized wooden benches.

In order to get a seat in a tent, you should buy tickets in advance.

Visitors can enter the tents without reservations but will not be served unless they have a seat. If you‘re pushy or patient, or if you arrive early (before 11 a.m. is advised), you can usually find one somewhere.

All tents (big and small) are packed to the hilt, so you may find yourself rubbing more than elbows with fellow tourists and locals, but that‘s part of the Oktoberfest charm.

It‘s a German Oktoberfest tradition to buy a Lebkuchen (a large, heart-shaped gingerbread cookie) and hang it around the neck of your best girl.

Tents can hold hundreds to thousands of festivalgoers, the largest (and oldest) being the 10,000-seat Schottenhamel, known to many as the „party tent.“ The Hippodrom tent is a colorful, hip attraction where local celebrities sip on libations, while the Hofbraeuhaus tent is as popular as the beer hall of the same name -- a favorite among American visitors.

Another crowd pleaser, the Augustiner beer tent, offers a more relaxed atmosphere that is great for families. Not surprisingly each tent keeps tens of thousands of liters of beer at the ready and most (if not all) are cash only.

While the party is self-contained in the tents, outside, visitors can roam fairgrounds for rides, roller coasters and carnival games.

Parents with small children can best enjoy these games on Tuesdays, coined „family day,“ with special discounts.

Getting there: Taking the train is the most hassle-free option for getting to Oktoberfest. Fest-goers can combine forces to use the Bayern Pass (around 35 euros for a full day of travel on regional trains, Ubahn and S-bahn trains for up to five travelers). The key term is regional trains. Avoid boarding a high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) train, which is not included in the Bayern Pass -- it‘s an expensive mistake.

On weekdays, the first Bayern Pass train leaves just after 9 a.m.; weekend trains leave as early as 5:30-6:30 a.m. For the same price as a Bayern Pass, the Vilseck Train Station is also offering Oktoberfest Bayern Pass packages, which includes a Bayern Pass, an Oktoberfest schedule and train timetables, explains local traditions and offers recommendations for activities in Munich after the Oktoberfest party shuts down. | by Molly Hayden, U.S. Army Garrison Grafenwoehr Public Affairs

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Festival-goers enjoy the sun and Bavarian blue skies during last year‘s Oktoberfest.

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Col. Saenz (left) also witnessed the placement of the old weather vane from the town hall tower in the culture section of the museum. The metal piece is imprinted with ”I. M. 1891.”

Weather vanes for the museum

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It “rained” weather vanes for the Grafenwoehr Culture- and Military Museum. Garrison commander Col. James E. Saenz presented the former canon silhouette and Mayor Helmuth Wächter carried the old tower vane of the town hall in his hand baggage. However, it’s a mere historic coincidence that both vanes were replaced in the same year.

Willi Buchfelder, chairman of Grafenwoehr’s Historic Society and treasurer Willi Gottschalk welcomed the guests in the museum. Saenz was given a short tour and overview of the culture and military section. He was also asked for support regarding the re-design of the museum and the documentation of the “American years” after 1945.

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ficially presented the Water Tower’s old weather vane, which looks like the silhouette of a canon. After exactly 100 years – imprinted in the swivel is the year 1912 - the two by one meter metal piece fell off the tower. Installing a new canon silhouette on the tower was costly and technically challenging.

A specialized company from Schneeberg produced the new weather vane, based upon the historic original. Unfortunately, a new hammered paint was applied onto the old vane for test purposes, destroying the 100-year-old patina. The canon silhouette perfectly matches the tower model in the museum, where the models of Wilhelm Kemmler, the tower’s architect, will soon be put on display as well.

The town hall’s old weather vane is a little bit older than the top of the Water Tower. Until this year, it sat on top of the small tower of Grafenwoehr’s other landmark. With the renovation of the town hall tower, a new weather vane was put on the top.

The Hering Co. from Mähring produced the vane from goldplated V2a steel. Following its historic predecessor, it is imprinted with the initials H. W. of Mayor Helmuth Wächter and the year 2013. Subsequently, the mayor donated the old iron sheet vane of the town hall tower to the Historic Society for the culture section of the museum. “I. M. 1891” is imprinted on it, which, however, does not match the initials of the mayor at the time. From 1882 to 1900 that was Wilhelm Specht, the mayor matching the initials, Johann Eduard Meiler, held office from 1901 to 1919. The question why I. M. is imprinted on the weather vane will probably never be answered.

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(From left to right) U.S. Army Sgt. Timothy Smell II, assigned to U.S. Army Europe Headquarters Battalion, Spc. Ernestine Koroma, assigned to 212th Combat Support Hospital and Sgt. Bryan Teneyck, assigned to Installation Management Command-Europe, conduct the weapons assembly lane during U.S. Army Europe‘s Best Warrior Competition in Grafenwoehr, Germany, Aug. 19, 2013. The competition is a weeklong event that tests Soldiers‘ physical stamina, leadership and technical knowledge and skill. Winners in the Soldier and Noncommissioned Officer categories of the USAREUR competition will go on to compete at the Department of the Army level.

Team concept debuts at USAREUR Best Warrior

The U.S. Army Europe Best Warrior Competition is a weeklong event that tests Soldiers‘ physical stamina, leadership, technical knowledge and skill. The competitors represent the best in their units and exemplify the USAREUR imperatives of teamwork, comprehensive fitness, leader development, training, discipline and standards. Winners in the Soldier and Noncommissioned Officer categories of the USAREUR competition will go on to compete at the Department of the Army level competition in October at Fort Lee, Va. In previous years, competitors were judged solely on individual performance, but this the competitors move through the events as a mixed team. Each team consists of a Soldier, Noncommissioned Officer and Officer from the same unit. Although some of the team members do not directly work together, competing for the title of “Best Warrior” has built confidence in each other.

“It has really built not just a relationship for the competition but a relationship that we can take back to our units and really use the strengths of the unit to make everyone better,” said Staff Sgt. David Foster, a Satellite Communications Operator assigned to 5th Signal Command.

“You are always depending to the guy to your left and to your right; whether you are out down range or here in garrison you are always depending on other guys to help you out.”

The medical situation training center lane was also a team event in this year‘s competition. The MSTC event tested each team‘s first responder skills; requiring communication and teamwork to assess and conduct first aid on two simulated casualties, then evacuate both to a mock helicopter.

The Close Combat Aviation lane also gave enlisted and commissioned service members a chance to build relationships and work together to accomplish a call for fire mission. Team members were given 15 minutes to locate an enemy vehicle using both binoculars and a map. After plotting the vehicle on the map, the team then called up the coordinates to an AH-64 Apache, and within minutes the attack helicopter confirmed the target and fired live 30mm rounds into the vehicle.

“It is about communication, leadership, being able to adapt in an environment so the whole crew can get together and complete the mission,” said Spc. Leroy Suquintana, an Infantryman assigned to U.S. Army Europe‘s Headquarters Battalion in Wiesbaden, Germany.

Each of the service members in the team gained an appreciation for the benefits of working together.

The competition integrated multiple events to test each competitor‘s ability to work together within a team. Team assessment events included timed situational-training exercises such as entering and clearing a room of suspected enemy fighters, weapons assembly and a team reaction course.

“What is unique is that the teams are comprised of an NCO, officer and Soldier so when you do these team competitions a Soldier can see that their leaders are competent and that the officers and NCOS see that their Soldiers are competent,” said U.S. Army Europe‘s Command Sgt. Maj. David Davenport.

“It is really how you operate; you never operate individually because it is always a team effort and working as a team brings more realism to the actual Best Warrior Competition itself,” said Sgt. 1st Class Sergio Velazquez, a 2013 Best Warrior competitor who serves as a Platoon Observer Controller Trainer at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels, Germany.

Check out all the Best Warrior competition action on the Best Warrior microsite at www.eur.army.mil/BestWarrior.

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| by Sgt. Daniel Cole, U.S. Army Europe Public Affairs

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Grafenwoehr, Germany – Soldiers and junior officers competing in U.S. Army Europe‘s 2013 Best Warrior competition are not only competing as individuals for the title of “Best Warrior,” but also as teams throughout the competition here Aug. 18-23.

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Community asked to report suspicious activity Grafenwoehr, Germany – August is Army Anti-terrorism Awareness Month and as a military community overseas, it‘s important for the public to maintain vigilance in thwarting terror attacks and traveling safely.

Earlier this month, the State Department issued a worldwide alert to U.S. citizens traveling abroad warning that al-Qaida and its affiliates are planning terrorist attacks that may materialize before the end of August.

While the main area of concentration is North Africa and the Middle East, it is important to remain alert in any travel scenario.

Recent events, such as the murder of a British Soldier in civilian clothes outside of his barracks in May and the stabbing of a French soldier in Paris three days later, demonstrate the importance of personal vigilance worldwide as officials cannot predict or defend against every asymmetric threat.

“Acts of terrorism are always preceded by planning and surveillance,” said Jerry Hollo, anti-terrorism officer for the Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security. “These actions are detectable if you remain aware.”

According to the Institute of Homeland Security Solutions, more than 40 percent of foiled terrorist plots between 1999 and 2009 were discovered via observations from the general public; each started with a simple tip of suspicious activity.

“Individual vigilance is the best defense to reduce risk,” said Hollo, pointing to the anti-terrorism program.

This program is used to deter against terrorist attacks or surveillance attempts by employing security measures that alter the security signature of the installation, thereby disrupting the terrorist‘s attack-planning cycle. It is an integral element of the

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Using a variety of additional security measures in the baseline security posture prevents overuse of security forces, as would happen if a higher force protection condition were maintained for an extended period.

Germany saw two failed terrorist plots in 2006 and assaults on 32 police officers in 2012. While the garrison continues to work with host nation authorities to mitigate this type of violence, assistance from the community is welcomed.

“I think everyone has a clear understanding of what normal looks like,” said Hollo. “So if there is something out of the ordinary, something that is not normal, report it.”

To report suspicious activities call: Grafenwoehr Military Police: DSN: 476-2490 / 3397 CIV: 09662-83-2490 / 3397 Hohenfels Military Police: DSN: 466-2812 or 114 CIV: 09472-83-2812 Garmisch Military Police: DSN: 440-3801 / 3827 or 114 CIV: 08821-750-3801 / 3827 German authorities: 110 for police 112 for fire / ambulance Be sure to include the date, time, and location of activity; number of persons involved; number and types of vehicles involved; type of activity observed; and describe what you saw or heard.

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Safe social networking Grafenwoehr, Germany – Social media provides a great platform to communicate and share information, but the smallest mistake could lead to serious repercussions, such as identity theft, account hacking or even becoming a victim of a scam.

we do not violate operational security while providing Soldiers and their families updates through social media. Our battalion and the companies currently have Facebook pages, so we want to ensure the administrators are properly trained.”

Social media is one of the themes which the Army is focusing on during August, which has been declared Anti-terrorism Awareness Month.

Sgt. Anish Abraham, 44th ESB automations NCO and instructor for this class, compared social media to posting a sign with personal information in your front yard.

While the U.S. Army Garrison Grafenwoehr Anti-terrorism and Force Protection office is posting tips on how to safely use social media throughout the month of August, one battalion decided to go a step further and provide training to their Soldiers and family members.

“If you wouldn‘t put it on a sign in your front yard, then you shouldn‘t be putting it on Facebook,” he said.

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Kathy Bryant attended the training and said, “This training should get out to all Soldiers and family members. People would definitely benefit from this training.”

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Classes ease the transition to life in Germany Hohenfels, Germany – Moving to another country can be a daunting experience where an unknown language and unfamiliar customs make even a simple trip to the grocery store a challenge.

Hohenfels‘ Relocation Readiness Program offers a solution in the form of various classes designed to help Soldiers, civilians and family members feel more confident and comfortable during their stay here.

“Coming here from the States is a huge culture shock,” said Rick Iglesias, Relocation Readiness Program manager. “When people come here, they‘re too scared to go out and explore, they want to stay on post. Our program, we kind of hold their hand, take them off post and show them -- this is Germany!”

The two “staples” of the Relocation Readiness Program are “Culture College” and “Hallo Hohenfels.” Culture College is mandatory for all incoming Soldiers, while Hallo Hohenfels is geared more toward family members.

“We have had people who come to both, though, because you learn different things at each one,” said Iglesias.

Iglesias describes the two-day Culture College as “a huge crash course” into German culture, with discussions on history, traditions, fests, and shopping, but also more pragmatic concerns such as when to use a voltage convertor rather than an adapter or how to set up a phone.

Hallo Hohenfels is a four-day course which focuses mainly on introducing family member to the Hohenfels Military Community and familiarizes them with the services and sources available on post.

“I would have had no idea how much is available on this post without Hallo Hohenfels,” said Capt. Faiza Talybova, Ho-

henfels Dental Clinic commander. Having arrived only three weeks ago, Talybova said the class prepared her for many of the issues she experienced later.

“It‘s also peppered with German culture,” said Nickayla Myers-Garner, Relocation Readiness contractor.

The class visits a German grocery store, bakery, butcher shop, and even a furniture store and includes instructions on how to use a Value Added Tax relief form.

Both classes feature field trips to Regensburg with special attention paid to using the highly efficient German transit system.

“A lot of people want to get out and see things, but they don‘t know how. These classes help the family member have the confidence to get out,” Myers-Garner said. “We show them how to read the schedules, how to use the two ticket machines -- all the tricks of the trade.”

Talybova said the class was a great opportunity for newcomers to experience German culture from the perspective of an American who has been here a while.

“And Nickayla was amazing with her energy. No matter how long or how far, she was always very energetic and passionate about the Hallo Hohenfels idea in general,” Talybova added.

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Jenn Lawlor arrived in Hohenfels on July 2 and intended to take the class then, but it was canceled.

“I remarked, jokingly, that by the time August rolled around I wouldn‘t need the class because I would‘ve been here for a month and a half. Boy was I wrong!” said Lawlor. “I was glad I attended anyway. Not only did I learn a ton, but I made new friendships and it was fun.”

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The Relocation Readiness Program also offers classes in German language and just this month are premiering a new class on trachten, the traditional Bavarian lederhosen and dirndls seen at most festivals.

The class will discuss the various pieces comprising the outfits, the history, when and how to wear them, and will include a shopping trip to Regensburg where participants can try on and perhaps purchase their own.

Other classes will take a closer look at various aspects of the German culture, such as “blaskapelle” or “oompah” bands, fest etiquette, brewery tours and “kirwa,” the small village festivals centered around the local church.

“And all our classes are free,” said Iglesias.

Myers-Garner said she remembers being scared and confused when she arrived in Hohenfels and how much Hallo Hohenfels and Culture College helped give her the courage to explore on her own. Now, she wants to give that gift to others.

“This is a wonderful opportunity for Americans to come to Europe and explore these cities and towns that are older than our nation,” she said. “And I want to help people have the confidence to do that.” | by Mark Iacampo, U.S. Army Garrison Hohenfels Public Affairs

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“Child abuse” and “neglect” are powerful words that can instantly evoke graphic images in a person‘s mind, but the perpetrators are often not simply “bad” people.

“Lack of knowledge of the developmental stage of a child and high levels of stress are the two most common reasons for child abuse,” said Brandi Stauber, Installation Management Command Europe Family Advocacy Program manager.

To combat this, when a child is placed with an EPC provider, SWS begins evaluating the parents, assessing both their strengths and weaknesses and developing treatment options designed to help parents provide a safe environment for their children.

“That‘s our ultimate goal; to help the family successfully raise their children in a safe environment,” said Stauber.

Stauber said that‘s why the program is designed to be temporary, ideally less than 90 days. It‘s also why EPC providers are so important and so

EPC providers help at-risk children thrive Sembach, Germany – In a perfect world, there would be no need for Emergency Placement Care providers, but as anyone who has ever looked into the eyes of an abused child can attest, we do not live in a perfect world.

EPC is a program designed to provide temporary 24-hour care for at-risk children when the child cannot be safely cared for by their natural parents or legal guardians.

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“We have 16 locations across Europe,” Stauber said. “What we are hoping for is that at any given moment at any location, if there was an incident to occur where children needed to be temporarily removed from their homes for safety reasons, we would have a home available to provide care.”

EPC providers need to be at least 21 years old and pass a background check, but Stauber said the most important qualification is having a passion for reaching out to a family in need.

Heather Kiplinger had such a passion when she signed up for the program in Wiesbaden a few years ago.

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“It‘s not going to be about monetary incentives or because it looks good on a resume,” said Stauber, although a daily stipend is provided to reimburse expenses. “It‘s really about finding a way to embrace your community and wrap your arms around these families who are in great need.”

“It‘s about knowing that you are contributing to your community and strengthening and supporting military families at a level that is difficult but can be very rewarding,” she added.

Kiplinger can attest to the truth of those rewards. She and her family served as EPC providers for a pair of siblings over several months.

“Taking them in at a time when they were scared and afraid of being taken from their mother, and giving them a happy home for a bit, was an awesome reward,” she said.

Stauber also pointed out that the long-term benefits to both the children and their parents can be life changing.

“We all have the opportunity to help each other,” Stauber said.

“For this program to work, it really does take a community of individuals to support these families who are in great need.”

EPC tries to match up children with the best possible families, with some homes perhaps being better suited to teenagers while another may be ideal for a child under three. But in order to have that flexibility, the program needs more families trained and certified.

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Sgt. 1st Class Sergio Velazquez, assigned to U.S. Army Europe‘s Joint Multinational Training Command, climbs over a wall during the obstacle course portion of USAREUR‘s 2013 Best Warrior Competition at the Grafenwoehr Training Area, Aug. 20.

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Velazquez, an infantryman assigned as a platoon observer controller-trainer at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels, battled his way to the USAREUR championship through six grueling days of competition at U.S. Army Garrison Grafenwoehr last month.

Hohenfels NCO sets sights on DA Best Warrior Hohenfels, Germany – U.S. Army Europe‘s 2013 Noncommissioned Officer of the Year, Sgt. 1st Class Sergio Velazquez, is gearing up to face competitors from across the Army in the U.S. Army Best Warrior Competition, held in Fort Lee, Va., Oct. 16–18.

The recent Best Warrior competition tested Soldiers from across USAREUR on military knowledge and skills through more than 30 tasks such as land navigation, weapons qualifications, combat first aid, and a combatives tournament.

Competitors also took a written examination and demonstrated their knowledge on a wide variety of military topics before a board of sergeants major.

“My favorite event was the ‚call to fire,‘” Velazquez said. “You‘re talking to these two Apaches (helicopters) on the radio and you‘re watching them engage targets on the range with actual 30mm machine guns. I think everybody enjoyed that one.”

Velazquez said he felt he had done well during the competition, but was still surprised when announced as the winner.

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“The goal was really to represent the unit well,” he said. “I‘m proud to bring it home for the unit.”

Velazquez has little time to rest on his laurels, though. He‘s already focused on the next round of the competition and will be heading to Vilseck soon to begin preparations.

“The unit has a month long training set up for me,” he said. “It involves a lot of combatives, there‘s a medical lane that I‘ll be going through. They have a lot of stuff said up so it‘s going to be pretty cool.”

While he admits that participating in the Best Warrior is strenuous, Velazquez said he enjoys competing, and that he gets a lot out of it.

“It does take a toll, especially the first few days because you don‘t get much sleep,” he said. “Really, it‘s all about being prepared. If you‘re prepared physically, that‘s about half the events right there. Then it‘s just up to you as an NCO to get into the books, the field manuals and study guides, and looking over the material.”

Velazquez said he‘s excited to pit himself against the best the Army has to offer.

“It‘s all about seeing what the next level brings in terms of competition. Everybody wants the same thing, everybody wants to win. I operate well under pressure. I‘m going to go out there and do my best.” | by Mark Iacampo, USAG Hohenfels Public Affairs

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Keith Brewer (left), Hohenfels Anti-Terrorism and Force Protection manager, discusses force protection with Violetta Grant (center), Library Program and Event coordinator, and Spc. Eboni Rogers (right), 527th Military Police Company, recently.

Force Protection is everyone‘s business

“Force protection is not just for the Soldier and the mission anymore, but also for the civilians and family members in the Army community,” said Keith Brewer, Hohenfels Anti-Terrorism and Force Protection manager.

“For one thing, we‘re trying to teach people to be a little less conspicuous when they go out,” he said. “If you have a T-shirt from ‚Dan‘s Pulled Pork‘ in Virginia or wherever, then you‘re giving an indicator that hey, I‘m American, and you may be making yourself a target.”

Brewer also suggests that people vary their routes when driving to work or performing errands around their community.

The iWatch Army program depends on community members to remain vigilant and report behaviors and activities that appear unusual or out of the ordinary.

“We want you to go out and enjoy yourself and have a great time in Europe, but understand there still is a threat out there and take some precautions,” he added.

The concept behind iWatch is simple.

“It‘s good to get this message out, because it‘s when you get comfortable and think ‚oh, nothing‘s going to happen‘ that things usually do happen,” said Spc. Eboni Rogers, 527th Military Police Company.

“If you see something, say something,” Brewer said. “You‘re our eyes and ears. We want you to help us so we can all have a safe community.”

The iWatch program focuses on behaviors and activities, not individuals. If an activity or behavior doesn‘t look, sound, or smell right, Brewer encourages community members to report it.

“We want people to know they‘re not going to get in trouble for saying something,” Brewer said.

To help get his message out, Brewer spent several days recently talking to individuals around the installation about force protection.

Brewer said he didn‘t identify himself at first, but began with a friendly dialog before moving on to seemingly innocuous questions about force protection.

“I wanted to see if they were going to challenge me back, which some of them did,” he explained.

Brewer‘s real message centered around sensitizing community members to the types of activities that should be reported and how to increase their day to day safety through simple awareness.

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Brewer said his main goal was to educate people. He handed out flyers and brochures detailing types of situations that might merit a report, who to call and what to say.

Suspicious activities could include people drawing or measuring important buildings, strangers asking questions about security forces or procedures, chemical smells, or an unattended briefcase, package or backpack.

Brewer‘s efforts seem to be making a difference.

“He made me think of some things I hadn‘t thought of before,” said Nan Barker, Hohenfels Library manager.

“Some people may hesitate on whether they should say something or not, but you can‘t go wrong if you report something,” said Rogers. “It‘s better safe than sorry.”

In Hohenfels, to report suspicious activity call 466-2812.

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Hohenfels, Germany – In today‘s world with wars, rebellions and conflicts across the globe, force protection has taken on even greater significance.

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Vice chief Campbell: Suicide prevention 365-day-a-year mission Washington – September is suicide awareness month and while the Army will highlight suicide prevention this month, the service‘s vice chief said the effort is year-round.

“This is something we can‘t just look at in one month,” said Vice Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. John F. Campbell. “It has to be a 365-day mission to make sure we can provide our Soldiers with the tools they need to deal with the stressors of everyday life, and help them understand that seeking help is a sign of strength not weakness.”

Comparing the March through July 2013 time period to the March through July 2012 time period, Army suicides have gone down slightly -- by about 17. But if January and February are included in those numbers, the Army has so far had the same number of suicides this year as it had last year during the same period: 184. In 2012, the Army had a total of 325 suicides.

Campbell said he‘s kept abreast of every suicide in the Army; he knows the numbers, and the Army researches every suicide to try to determine what might be the cause. He said that the trends show that most suicides are the result of financial or relationship issues, often exacerbated by drug and alcohol use.

The general said as a way to prevent suicides in the Army, it is critical that commanders and noncommissioned officers know their Soldiers that work for them. And it‘s important Soldiers know their fellow Soldiers as well.

“Much of it is just about knowing your Soldier, knowing if they have a financial issue, if they have gone through a breakup with a girlfriend, or if they have a problem in their marriage,” Campbell said. “It‘s as simple a thing as sitting down and talking to a Soldier. A lot of time a Soldier is going to keep that to himself. The more you can figure out whether a Soldier is higher risk, you will watch them a little bit more closely and

make sure they have the resources to get help.”

Campbell said he saw a Soldier suicide for the first time in the early 1980s, while serving in Germany. He was a lieutenant then. Later, as a brigade commander within the 82d Airborne Division, and then later still as commander of the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), there were more suicides among Soldiers in his units.

“Not only in garrison but deployed. I‘ve also been in units that had family members who committed suicide,” Campbell said.

As a company commander at Fort Bragg, N.C., Campbell said, a Soldier hanged himself in his room over a holiday.

“The chain of command knew he wasn‘t going on leave, he‘d be sticking around the barracks,” Campbell said. “But it was a good 48 hours before somebody really checked in on him and found out that, in fact, his roommate had gone off... and he‘d been having some relationship issues.”

Today, lessons learned from the suicides he experienced early on in his career still stick with Campbell.

“What I learned at that time, still stands with me today,” he said. “In order to help get at this, you have to know everything about our Soldiers. And our non-commissioned officers have to embrace this, which they are.”

Having experienced suicides in his own units, and as vice chief of staff of the Army being aware of the number of suicides that occur across the force every day, Campbell said he knows exactly how a single suicide affects everybody who knew that Soldier.

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When leadership is aware of the issues Soldiers are facing, whether it be relationship issues or financial issues or something else entirely, they can direct those Soldiers to the ample support services the Army provides -- especially though the Army‘s Ready and Resilient Campaign, which serves as an umbrella for hundreds of programs aimed at helping Soldiers resolve the issues that might lead them to consider suicide, and also develop the resiliency they need to be able to handle those challenges.

There are many programs available, some that deal with Soldiers, some with families, others that affect various aspects of a Soldier‘s life and well-being. The Ready and Resilient Campaign is meant to make it easier for Solders to find the right program to help them, and at the same time, R2C will also find efficiencies within the portfolio of programs available. In practical terms, that means some programs will be cut where there is redundancy, and other programs might be merged to make them more efficient.

The effect of that will be to create fewer, more effective programs, Campbell said, that cost the Army less money, but at the same time continue to provide Soldiers with the same support the Army has always provided.

“At some posts you may have two or three programs that deal with alcohol or drugs that are tied into suicide, and they may not be talking to the same population,” Campbell said. “We can‘t afford to be redundant, and we can‘t afford not to provide to Soldiers what is important to them. What we are trying to do is take a hard look and have metrics applied to all those programs, and make sure the decisions we make are the best for each of those posts, camps or stations.”

One part of the Army‘s Ready and Resilient Campaign the vice chief considers critical is the Comprehensive Soldier and Family Fitness Program, responsible for helping Soldiers learn resilience by either becoming master resilience trainers, or by learning resilience at the unit level through Soldiers who have been through the master resilience trainer, or MRT, course.

“I can‘t stress enough the resiliency piece of it, and this CSF2, tied into MRT,” Campbell said. “As I went out and traveled and talked to folks that had gone through the master resilience training ... everybody I‘ve talked to that has been through the MRT has said it has changed their lives and they have been able to impact other Soldiers lives. That‘s really key.”

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September is suicide awareness month and while the Army will highlight suicide prevention this month, the service‘s vice chief said the effort is year-round. Pictured here, Vice Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. John Campbell briefs staffers at the new Headquarters Department of the Army, July 24, 2013, at the Pentagon.

Campbell said the Army is trying to get master resilience trainers down to company level. Right now the Army has about 16,000 personnel who are MRT-qualified, and that number increased both through MRT training at Fort Jackson, at the University of Pennsylvania campus in Philadelphia, and through mobile MRT training teams.

Resiliency training is meant to strengthen a Soldier‘s ability to more effectively deal with the kinds of situations that might affect their ability to do their job, or might even drive them to consider suicide. Resilience training isn‘t just offered to master resilience trainers -- who are meant to bring those skills

back to their unit. Soldiers are getting resilience training as early as basic training and throughout their career, Campbell said.

As part of the September suicide awareness month observation, Army senior leadership will sign a tri-signed letter discussing the Army‘s emphasis on suicide prevention. Campbell also said the Army will provide some flexibility to commanders, allowing them to have a suicide stand-down day if they choose to do so. | by C. Todd Lopez

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Twenty eight company-grade officers were honored at a Pentagon ceremony, May 30, with the prestigious General Douglas MacArthur Leadership Award. Units may nominate outstanding junior officers and warrant officers for the Gen. Douglas MacArthur Leadership Award from now through Oct. 28.

MacArthur Leadership Award program nomination period begins

The program recognizes company grade officers who demonstrate the ideals for which MacArthur stood -- duty, honor, and country. It promotes and sustains effective junior officer leadership in the Army and is open to second lieutenants through captains and warrant officers through chief warrant officers 2.

Officers selected at the USAREUR level will move forward to the Department of the Army level.

shape me into a better officer,” said 2012 DA MacArthur winner Capt. James E. Perkins, observer coach and trainer for Joint Multinational Readiness Center Operations Group, the “Warhog” Team in Hohenfels, Germany. “Any success I have enjoyed is a direct reflection of the mentorship I have received over the years. To be chosen by USAREUR to receive this prestigious award certainly represents a highlight in my career and I hope I live up to the legacy of other recipients who have come before me.”

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Honey from the local beekeepers is a popular item at the farmers‘ market.

Farmers‘ markets offer healthy alternatives Growing everything from the famous white asparagus to the eponymous Hallertau hops, Bavaria continues to be the most important agricultural state and the largest producer of food in Germany.

The scents from blooming flowers and colorful spices flow through the market as farmers and artisans peddle their wares. Local honey, farm-raised meat and seafood, pastries and seasonal produce make the farmers‘ market a one-stop shop.

But farming in Bavaria is more than sustenance, it‘s tradition.

For centuries, townspeople have flocked to the local markets to purchase fresh produce, dairy, bread and Bavarian specialties.

While supporting local farmers and being a part of a community is rewarding on its own, according to Kim Waller, director, Army Wellness Center, consuming locally grown food has numerous health benefits, as well.

Today, locals and tourists alike fill baskets to the brim with traditional items and much more.

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Waller explained oftentimes produce found at the grocery store is shipped in from other countries and picked before it is fully ripe, meaning it does not offer the optimal benefits.

If you are new to Germany, you may come across items you haven‘t seen before. If you‘re unsure how to prepare a certain fruit or vegetable, simply ask the farmer. They usually have a few tips on how to make the most out of what they are selling.

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Markets guarantee fresh, and at times, unusual produce.

Amberg: Wed., Fri. and Sat., 7 a.m.-12:30 p.m., on the Marktplatz.

Nuremberg: Innenstadt, Mon.-Fri., 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sat., 7 a.m.-4 p.m.

Ansbach: 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).

Neumarkt: Thurs.-Sat., in Untere Marktstrasse. Thurs.,10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

Bamberg: Mon.-Sat., 7 a.m.-6 p.m., on Maxplatz. Closed on Sundays and German holidays.

Garmisch-Partenkirchen: Garmisch: Fri., at the Mohrenplatz. Partenkirchen: Thurs., at the Rathausplatz. Both run from 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

Munich: Viktualienmarkt, Mon.-Sat. 8 a.m.-6p.m.

Parsberg: Wed., 7 a.m.-midday; Fri., 2-6 p.m., on Stadtplatz.

Regensburg: Sat., 7 a.m.-1 p.m., at the Donaumarkt (right next to the Eiserne Bruecke / Iron Bridge).

Weiden: Wed. and Sat., 7 a.m. -12:30 p.m., Oberer and Unterer Markt / all around the Altes Rathaus (historic city hall, pedestrian zone).

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Lower your cholesterol to improve your health September marks the end of summer and back-to-school shopping, but did you know it‘s also National Cholesterol Education Month? Given the start of a new school year, what could be more fitting than a pop quiz?! (Don‘t worry, it‘s open book so you‘ll ace this exam.) Can you answer these three questions?

1) What is cholesterol?

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3) What can you do to lower your cholesterol?

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What is cholesterol?

Cholesterol is a fatty, waxy substance naturally produced by your body. At the right levels, it plays an important role in keeping your body healthy. Unfortunately, at the wrong levels, cholesterol can lead to health problems such as heart attack or stroke.

There are two types of cholesterol: high-density lipoprotein (HDL), the “good” type, and low-density lipoprotein (LDL), the “bad” type. High levels of the good HDL cholesterol help to prevent heart attacks. Too much of the bad LDL cholesterol can lead to a build-up of plaque along the inner wall of your arteries. Plaque narrows arteries and limits the flow of blood.

According to the American Heart Association, more than 35 million American adults have very high levels of cholesterol, putting them at high risk for heart disease.

How often should you get your cholesterol tested?

Getting your cholesterol levels checked is an important part of staying healthy. The National Cholesterol Education Program recommends that adults over the age of 20 get checked every five years, usually through a simple blood test. It‘s especially important to get tested regularly because you don‘t feel any pain or symptoms when you have high cholesterol. Talk to your primary-care provider about the test that measures your cholesterol levels and when you should get your cholesterol checked.

What can you do to lower your cholesterol?

Lowering your cholesterol can decrease your risk of having a heart attack or stroke. You can start taking steps today to lower your cholesterol and improve your health.

• Eat a heart-healthy diet. A heart-healthy diet includes lowfat and high-fiber foods. Eat foods such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean meats and poultry, fish, beans, and low-fat dairy products. Limit foods that contain high levels of saturated fat, trans fat, or dietary cholesterol such as fried foods, sausage, doughnuts and butter.

• Exercise at least 30 minutes most days of the week.

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The throat is sore, the nose is running - the symptoms of a cold are very annoying.

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Warm water and essential oils It is extremely important to actively react as soon as the first signs of a cold appear. An effective measure is a warm bath, preferably with essential oils from medicinal plants such as eucalyptus, rosemary, thyme and camphor. Such baths help in many ways: The warmth stimulates the blood flow through the mucous membranes, allowing them to better fend off viruses. Additionally, the essential oils have a direct impact on the nose and the bronchial tubes, dissolving the mucus, and

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Drinking a lot dissolves the mucus When suffering from a cold, the most important thing to do is to drink a lot to dissolve the persistent mucus. Best are herbal teas, natural water, hot lemon, or warm elderberry juice with honey. Additionally, you should rest a lot and eat a lot of vitamins such as fresh fruit and vegetables. A slow walk in the fresh air can also be helpful as long as you do not have a temperature and dress warmly. And last but not least, Grandma’s chicken soup is a miracle cure against infections of the upper respiratory tract. It contains the protein cysteine which has an anti-inflammatory and decongestant effect.

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Regular exercise is useful to avoid muscle tension. A Forsa study revealed that 72 percent of the interviewees exercise to relieve stress. “Simple muscle-building and relaxation exercises can be done at the desk and temporarily relieve muscle tension. “Active sitting” is important,” explains Gendolla.

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Stop the Yo-Yo-Effect

Tips on how to stay fit (rgz). Recent studies by the Statista research company have shown that about 82 percent of all Germans have been on a diet during the past two years. However, not even half of them are happy with their body. Why?

How to outsmart the yo-yo-effect If you want to lose weight, you have to eat enough. That sounds weird, but makes sense because your metabolism only remains active when you supply your body with enough energy. Otherwise, it will start to conserve energy, hardly burning up any calories. What you put on your plate is important as well. The majority of your daily food should be low in calories while satisfying your hunger. That includes vegetables and salad, as well as fruit and potatoes. It also includes whole grain products and low fat-milk, yogurt and cheese. Most important, however, is that your calorie intake is the result of a balanced diet.

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One reason could be that many diets are simply not made to ensure a lasting success. Especially radical crash diets and unbalanced diets have been developed to ensure a very fast weight loss. However, if you start eating normally again afterwards, you quickly regain the lost weight because your body does everything to build a lot of energy reservoirs after suffering from that artificially induced hunger. And it does everything to defend these depots. And that creates the basis for the yo-yo-effect.

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To permanently lose weight, you should eat 500 to 800 calories less every day than your body needs. As a result, your body will start to draw energy from its fat depots, starting the weight loss. To determine how many calories you can eat per day, you first have to determine your personal basic metabolic rate, i.e. the amount of calories your body burns up when resting. Women use the following formula: 655 + (9,6 x your weight in kg) + (1,8 x your height in cm) - (4,7 x your age). The formula for men is: 66,5 + (13,7 x weight in kg) + (5,0 x height in cm) - (6,8 x your age). To calculate your total metabolic rate, i.e. the total amount of calories your body burns every day, you have to multiply your basic metabolic rate with your so-called activity factor, i.e. the energy your body consumes when you are physically and mentally active.

Activity factors: • Light activity (no sports) Basic metabolic rate x 1.2

• Normal activity (hardly any sports) Basic metabolic rate x 1.4 • Light training (sports, 3-4 hrs. per week) Basic metabolic rate x 1.6 • Normal training (sports, 4-5 hrs. per week) Heavy training/physical labor Basic metabolic rate x 2 Example: A 40-year-old woman who is 1.70 m tall, weighs 68 kg and engages in normal activities has a basic metabolic rate of 1,426 kcal. Multiplied with the activity factor 1.4 leads to a total metabolic rate of 1,996 kcal. That’s the amount of calories she may eat every day. However, daily calorie intake should not drop below 1,400 to 1,700 kcal to ensure that metabolism is not slowed down, resulting in a decrease of the basic metabolic rate which will stop weight loss despite eating less.

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The all-new BMW 4 Series Coupe marks the beginning of a new era for coupes at BMW. Launched as the latest generation of BMW’s sporty mid-size Coupe, the new BMW 4 Series Coupe embodies the very essence of dynamics and aesthetic appeal in the premium segment. The ”4” in its title headlines this new product line for the Coupe and emphasizes not only its stand-out design, but that any way you look at it, the new 4 Series Coupe represents something more than its BMW 3 Series cousins – 3+1, if you will. At the same time, as a true BMW Coupe, the new nomenclature brings the new BMW 4 Series Coupe in line with the larger 6 Series and 8 Series Coupes.

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system. The 2014 BMW 428i Coupe will have a base MSRP of $41,425, and the 2014 BMW 435i Coupe will have a starting price of $46,925. Both prices include destination and handling. The 2014 428i xDrive Coupe and 435i xDrive will start from $43,425 and 48,925 respectively, again inclusive of destination and handling. All four variants of the BMW 4 Series Coupe will arrive in US showrooms late this summer.

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tion of sporty allure and exclusivity. All the controls central to driving are arranged ergonomically around the driver ensuring comfortable access to all functions. In the rear compartment, contoured seats continue the sporty theme of the BMW 4 Series Coupe. Recessed head restraints and broad, continuously molded side supports give the rear bench the appearance of two individual seats. High-grade material combinations and finish quality accentuate the premium feel of the new BMW 4 Series Coupe. Customers can choose the Sport or Luxury Lines as alternatives to standard specification. M Sport is another alternative. All three allow visible individualization of the car’s exterior and interior appearance.

Sharp driving dynamics befitting The Ultimate driving MachineTM The defining characteristics of the new BMW 4 Series Coupe are its driving dynamics and aesthetics. As always, BMW engineers have placed special focus on steering accuracy, precision, linear control response, and agility to fortify the new BMW 4 Series Coupe as the latest shape of The Ultimate Driving Machine. Sophisticated chassis technology, near-perfect 50:50 weight distribution, fine-tuning in the wind tunnel, and

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The launch of the new BMW 4 Series Coupe marks the arrival of the latest generation of BMW’s sporty premium mid-size Coupe. The BMW Concept 4 Series Coupe, which celebrated its world premiere at the NAIAS 2013 in Detroit, previewed the development of BMW’s design language which can now be seen in the production model. Its styling promises a commanding presence on the road, stand-out dynamic ability and unbeatable driving pleasure. The ”4” in its title spearheads this new era for the BMW Coupes and emphasizes its even sharper sporty dynamics and increased presence that place the new BMW 4 Series Coupe a step beyond the alreadylegendary BMW 3 Series range.

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The interior of the BMW 4 Series Coupe incorporates sporty styling and pure quality together. In the front of the cabin, an approach known as layering – i.e. the utilization of space through the structuring of lines and surfaces into layers – gives the cabin a driver orientation without excluding the front passenger. All the controls central to driving are arranged ergonomically around the driver providing ready access to all functions. Automatic seat belt valets, a Sport steering wheel,

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circular instruments in black-panel look and the free-standing, flat-screen iDrive monitor give a sense of functional elegance.

The iDrive Controller – properly located for easy reach on the center console – and the armrest between the front seats give the cabin usability and comfort.

The dynamic horizontal lines of the instrument panel extend into the optional two-tone door and side panel trim, wrapping around the driver and front passenger. In the rear compartment, contoured seats bring the sportiness of the 4 Series Coupe to all passengers. Recessed head restraints and continuously molded side supports give the rear bench the appearance of two separate seats.

The backrest of the BMW 4 Series Coupe’s rear seat can be folded down in 40:20:40 segments. Folding down the center segment creates a large through-loading gap, which can accommodate several pairs of skis or snowboards while still allowing space for four people on board. A BMW ski or snowboard bag is available from the BMW Accessories catalogue.

The trunk can also be opened remotely using the optional Smart Opener as part of the Comfort Access feature; a short

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Longitudinally front-mounted, inline engines powering the rear wheels continue BMW’s tradition in creating a drive concept that delivers great driving pleasure. Both engines available for the new BMW 4 Series Coupe use BMW TwinPower Turbo technology, which combines sporty performance characteristics with improved efficiency. Available from launch are an inline six-cylinder engine for the BMW 435i Coupe and a four-cylinder unit for the BMW 428i Coupe. These award-winning engines not only supply the BMW 4 Series Coupe with outstanding acceleration and elasticity, they also keep the cars weight down to improve driving dynamics and lower fuel consumption. (BMW USA)

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Model Overview: 2014 Volvo S60 As part of the largest refresh in Volvo history, the S60 receives significant changes for 2014 including dramatic new front styling that accelerates its sporty character, interior upgrades that make it even more rewarding and comfortable to drive, newly available leading-edge safety technologies and a wide spectrum of equipment enhancements that make it an even stronger value.

Dynamic New Design Captures Attention The front of the S60 has been redesigned sporting all-new exterior panels from the A-pillars forward including a new hood, front fenders and fascia. A wider grille with a larger Ironmark is flanked by new headlights while a larger, wider lower front intake gains bright accents and horizontally mounted LED daytime running lights. At the rear, new LED light guides on the taillights and new integrated exhaust pipes contribute to the more powerful road presence and self-confident stance.

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Scandinavian design is exemplified by beautiful, simple shapes and surfaces with any unnecessary clutter removed. This is evident in the redesigned exterior and interior of the S60. Inside, the attention to detail, the authentic materials, such as wood and leather, and the easy to use controls contributes to the incommand driving experience.

Shift Priorities Whenever the Urge Strikes In keeping with its character as the sportiest and most dynamic Volvo ever, the S60 is the first Volvo carline to receive paddle shifters. Standard on T6 AWD and R-Design models and available on T5, paddle shifters let the driver shift manually with both hands on the steering wheel. All models also receive a new shift knob for the floor shifter with piano black background and illuminated symbols for increased visibility in low light.

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mapping improves gear change speed by 20-30 percent on third to sixth gears and up to 50 percent faster from first to second gear. Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph drops by 0.2 seconds to 5.5 seconds for T6 AWD and 5.3 seconds for T6 R-Design.

Outstanding Comfort and Convenience All-new instrument clusters help the driver stay informed of the S60‘s dynamic capabilities. The base T5 receives a contemporary analog cluster. A new adaptive digital display is standard on T5 Premier, Premier Plus and Platinum trim levels plus all T6 AWD and R-Design models. The easy-to-read Thin Film Transistor (TFT) design allows drivers to select from three different themes: • Elegance has a traditional appearance with a large, circular speedometer bordered by secondary displays.

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nages information from the audio unit, navigation system (if equipped) and other functions, displaying them onto a seven-inch high-definition color monitor in the upper part of the center console. It allows the driver to explore the high-tech features of the car and personalize them to suit his or her needs.

A standard high-performance audio system includes a CD player, HD Radio, AUX and USB inputs, MP3 capability, 160watt amplifier and eight speakers. Also included is Bluetooth hands-free phone interface with audio streaming and Sirius Satellite Radio with a complimentary sixmonth subscription. tinues for 2014 with new design sport seats, standard on T6 AWD and available on T5 with the optional Sport Package. As the perfect addition to the in-command feel of a true driver‘s car, these seats provide added side support from the thighs to the shoulders to help keep the driver firmly in position in quick corners.

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Detail changes that enhance the S60‘s cabin ambience include new cloth-covered B-pillars, metal trim around air vents, a silver décor frame for the headlight module, a Quartz headliner, white illumination in buttons replacing green and new front door sill plates.

New standard features for the S60 T5 base model include 17inch Pandora alloy wheels. The Premier trim level gains 17inch Sadia alloys, bright side window trim and adaptive digital TFT display. Premier Plus receives a rear park assist camera, grocery bag holder in the trunk and a quick-fold front passenger seat. Power-retracting, auto-dimming outside mirrors and cabin accent lighting are now included on the Platinum trim.

A new optional 18-inch Sport Package for T5 features sport seats, paddle shifters, 18-inch Titania alloy wheels and Dynamic Chassis.

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The S60 is one of few cars in the world to use Audyssey Laboratories‘ MultiEQ technology, the standard for room equalization in the home and professional theater markets, like IMAX. Included with the Premium Sound System, MultiEQ removes distortion caused by the cabin‘s acoustics enabling crisp, clear sound with improved soundstage effects for everyone in the car.

New Sensus Connected Touch, available as an accessory, connects the car to the Internet and enables drivers and passengers to use various embedded applications that will enhance the driving experience - all through a touchscreen solution.

The user has access to full Internet browsing (except when driving), Internet music streaming and Internet radio, Google maps, integrated navigation and an app store for new function upgrades. (Volvo Cars North America)

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2014 Audi A4 and S4 The Audi A4 and S4 continue into the 2014 Model Year with a host of enhancements and new content improving the bestselling nameplate for the Audi line-up, known for its progressive design, sportiness and efficient performance.

The 2014 A4 and athletic S4 bring increased power, exhilarating driving dynamics, intelligent technologies, state-of-the-art infotainment, and new design elements to the road.

Performance Performance in the Audi A4, first introduced in 2008 as the fastest and most fuel efficient engine versus its six-cylinder competitors, has been further enhanced for the 2014 Model Year.

The 2014 A4 is powered by the 2.0 TFSI® turbocharged and direct-injected, four cylinder engine with increased horsepower of 220, which – along with variable valve timing and valvelift – helps the A4 to perform stronger than its actual size. The A4

The S4 features the award-winning supercharged 3.0-liter sixcylinder engine that produces an exhilarating 333 horsepower and 325 lb-ft torque. Mated to a six-speed manual or sevenspeed S tronic® transmission, the S4 is fitted with the legendary Audi quattro® all-wheel drive. An available rear sport differential actively distributes the power between the rear wheels and enables superior cornering and acceleration as the driver exits a turn.

The A4 and S4 feature electromechanical speed-sensitive power steering, which removes weight from the front of the car, and offer available dynamic steering to adjust steering input based on the speed of the vehicle. Audi drive select – which allows drivers to configure vehicle drive characteristics exactly to their liking with their choice of Comfort, Auto, Dynamic or Individual setting – is standard on the S4 and included in the available A4 Sport package.

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A new S line Style package is also available, which features 18-inch 10-spoke design wheels, all-season tires, Audi Xenon plus front lighting, dynamic headline range adjustment, LED taillights, high-gloss aluminum exterior window trim, S line fender badgers, S line bumpers, side sill blades, and stainless steel door sills with an S line badge.

The A4 is available in two new metallic colors: Cuveé Silver and Dakota Gray.

The Audi S4’s sporty and stylish exterior is enhanced with standard 18-inch 5-parallel-spoke Star design wheels, Alu-optic outside mirrors, Singleframe® grille in Platinum Gray with horizontal chrome bars, and Audi xenon plus headlights with automatic self-leveling and LED daytime running lights.

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For a sporty look, the S4 features a standard flat bottom threespoke multifunction sport steering wheel and twelve-way power front S sport-contoured seats with four-way power lumbar adjustment, thigh support and S4 embossing. Optional Layered Aluminum/Black wood inlays and full Fine Nappa leather interior and armrests add to S4’s luxurious feel. (Audi USA) Bavarian Times | 42

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Antifreeze must be put in the wiper fluid because the first night frosts can freeze up the nozzles, allowing a dangerous lubrication to build up on the windscreen. The antifreeze in the radiator should also be checked to ensure the motor stays safe during freezing temperatures.

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light tests again. During the check up, all lights of the car are checked, including headlights, rear lights, break lights, turn signals, emergency lights and the fog lights. The head lights check includes a check of the height settings and headlights‘ range.

Don’t forget the anti-shock pads Anti-shock pads not only ensure the comfort of the driver and passengers, they also provide safety. Only if the anti-shock pads are fully functional and efficient, they guarantee that there is perfect contact between the vehicle and the road surface.

That is necessary to ensure that all assistance systems, such as the ABS breaks, the electronic stability system and the traction control system can fully function. Every 10,000 kilometers, the anti-shock pads move up and down five million times. But most drivers do not pay attention to their wear and tear. The Association of German Vehicle Repair Shops reports that every tenth vehicle is equipped with damaged anti-shock pads. Anti-shock pads should be checked by a professional after the first 60,000 kilometers, and then every 20,000 kilometers.

What experts say about snow tires Drivers should be prepared for the arrival of winter and switch to snow tires. The rubber of these tires ensures a good road grip even during difficult, winterly road conditions. „Modern brand snow tires are not only the better choice when it’s free-

zing, snowing or icy,“ explains Klaus Engelhart, press spokesperson of tire manufacturer Continental. That’s mainly a result of the modern rubber composites. „Once temperatures drop below seven degrees centigrade, snow tires offer more grip than summer tires. Therefore, drivers should change earlier rather than later,“ recommends tire expert Rainer Binder of ReifenDirekt Co. Often, ground frost and low temperatures in the early morning already occur in the fall. Therefore, drivers whose cars are equipped with snow tires drive to work more safely. „Normal fall temperatures do not cause a risk for higher abrasive wear of the snow tires,” adds Engelhart.

How to deal with scratches and flaws Scratches and other flaws on doors or the trunk carpet, scratched leather seats, paint or cuts in the upholstery. These damages are extremely annoying, especially when the car is relatively new, or about to be sold because the flaws significantly reduce the car’s value. That’s especailly true for leased vehicles. But what can be done? Replacing the parts with new ones is expensive. A leather seat can cost more than 1,500 Euro, a new trunk carpet around 1,600 Euro. The smart “Trim” or „KLIPS“ repair systems offered by Cartec Autotechnik Fuchs offer a reasonably priced and fast alternative. It’s already being used by many car repair shops and the repair cost is around 80 percent cheaper than buying new parts.

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Wörther Lake. But Harley bikers also enjoyed talking shop and the near-by biker party not far away from the palace at the Wörther Lake. Here, the rock band ”Malett” entertained bikers and visitors, who did not only come from Austria but also from Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, France and Hungary. Suddenly, the music changed and the lead singer performed a perfect ”Ave Maria,” accompanied by huge applause.

”In 2009, I bought a Harley after always having had a passion for it,” said Daniel (35). He bought his first Harley t-shirt at the age of fifteen. The four travellers had already booked their hotel for the Harley event in February. And at that time, almost all hotels and bed & breakfasts had already been fully booked. None of them regretted the long trip of nearly 700 kilometers. ”It is overwhelming and the weather is great as well,” all of them agree.

miss a thing during the Harley parade. Then it started: The hot air is filled with the smell of gasoline. The loud sound of engines announces the arrival of the Harley riders who drive by in some pretty crazy outfits: Elvis came alive again, as did Mozart and the Vikings. Some drivers presented real tricks on their bikes.

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One of the bikers pulls a biker bible out of his bag. ”Someone gave it to me today and said: ”You will also take the final turn curve one days …” But until that day comes, all that counts is the bike that provides a feeling of freedom and open space. Michael, Wolfgang and his wife Conny and son Daniel, who I met in my hotel in Feldkirchen, agreed with that. They came from VillingenSchwenningen in the Black Forest and attended the ”EuropeanBike-Week” for the first time.

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It is time for us to invest a little bit of energy into providing a safer cyber environment for our children. While it is simply not possible to be 100 percent secure while online, there are some simple steps that parents can take to provide a more secure cyber environment for their children. By observing the four steps below, you can become more aware of your family‘s internet habits as well as help to prevent cybersecurity incidents before they can occur:

Tips help keep children cyber safe As the cool weather approaches our doorstep and the leaves start to turn, I would like to take a moment to stop and reflect on the difference in perspective the change in seasons provides us as we trade another long, hot summer for a muchwelcomed autumn breeze here on Fort Jackson.

On the subject of change, I believe that a different perspective is often needed in order to truly understand a difficult issue.

This statement definitely stands true regarding cybersecurity.

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October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month, and the overarching theme for this year is, “Our Shared Responsibility.” This theme reminds us all how we are infinitely interconnected through cyberspace and that we all have an important role in securing our online environment.

Many people associate good cybersecurity with sound security decisions and/or actions they themselves take directly on computer systems across the internet or into “the cloud” be it in the workplace or another official capacity. Although that is a very important viewpoint, it is only one piece of the cybersecurity puzzle.

The cyber awareness of those around us, including our coworkers, friends and family members affect both our personal and our organization‘s overall cybersecurity stance as well.

One crucial topic of cybersecurity that is of increasing concern to the Fort Jackson community is family cybersecurity -- or more specifically -- keeping our children safe in cyberspace.

We pour a great deal of our energy and resources into government cybersecurity initiatives, but what about what goes on right inside our own homes while our children surf the Internet?

1)Talk to your children about their Internet chat, social networking and browsing habits.

Parents who keep an open dialogue with their children are more informed about their children‘s interests and are better able to take action to mitigate individual cyber threats for their families. The rule of thumb for anyone engaged in social media is not to place anything on your site that you wouldn‘t mind seeing on a billboard. Also, be very careful who has access to view your private sites. “Friend” is a term used a little too loosely in our Internet jargon today and can be very misguiding for young people.

2) Use parental controls and review your internet history often.

Parental controls allow parents to select which sites their children are allowed to access. All major operating systems, including Microsoft Windows Vista and Windows 7, offer “parental controls” that allow parents to restrict Internet and computer usage. This is an invaluable tool in helping to prevent malicious logic, such as viruses, spyware and software, from making its way onto your computer. Also, review your computer‘s Internet browsing history often. This will give you a good indication of which sites your children visit online. If any of these sites collect personal information, you should discourage their use immediately.

3) Always use anti-virus software.

Always use anti-virus and anti-spyware programs on any computer connected to the Internet, period. Remember to keep the computer updated and adjust your security settings within your anti-virus software to account for your family‘s browsing habits, as necessary.

4) Remind children never to talk to strangers online.

This is perhaps the most important rule of family cyber safety.

Children should never give out personal information (phone numbers or addresses) to anyone online and should only use nicknames or just a first name for online chat and social media, if engaging in these activities is allowed. They should never plan to meet in person anyone whom they have met online without parental approval and supervision.

For more information on National Cyber security Awareness Month, visit the Department of Homeland Defense website at: http://www.dhs.gov/national-cyber-security-awareness-month | by Jennifer Phifer, Fort Jackson Network Enterprise Center

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• According to the Al Qaeda Handbook, terrorists search online for data about ”Government personnel and all matters related to them (residence, work place, times of leaving and returning, children and places visited.)”

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• Social media has become a big part of our lives. Social media can help people and Army organizations share information. It also helps Soldiers, family members and Army civilians to stay connected to loved ones.

• As a culture, we depend on social media, but social media use can be extremely dangerous if you’re not careful.

• Do you know what information you can post about your job? Did you know people can use social media to collect information and steal your identity? Did you know you can be at risk even if you don’t use social media.

• Operations security (OPSEC) and personal privacy concerns should be paramount when using social media Did you know?

• A U.S. Government official on sensitive travel to Iraq created a security risk for himself and others by Tweeting his location and activities every few hours.

• A Family on vacation kept friends up-to-date via online profiles; their home was burglarized while they were away.

• New computer viruses and Trojans that successfully target information on social networking sites are on the rise.

• Information on social networking sites has led to people losing job offers, getting fired and even being arrested.

• Don’t share information that you don’t want to become public. Be careful about what you post about yourself on social media platforms. Once you put something out there, you can’t control where it goes. Someone might target you based simply because you work in the DoD. Be cautious when listing your job, military organization, education and contact information.

• Providing too much information in your profile can leave you exposed to people who • want to steal your identity or steal sensitive operational information.

What not to post • When using Facebook and other social media platforms, do not post personally identifiable information and any information that can damage Army operations.

• Think about what you’re posting before hitting share.

Many times, you can avoid releasing sensitive information by simply rephrasing your social media post.

• If you aren’t comfortable placing the same information on a sign in your front yard, don’t put it online. | by Mike Blass, U.S. Army Garrison Grafenwoehr Public Affairs

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Safe social networking

• Be cautious when accepting friend requests and interacting with people online. You should never accept a friend request from someone you do not know, even if they know a friend of yours. For more on this, check out this article about the Robin Sage Experiment: ”Fictitious femme fatale fooled cybersecurity”

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• Social networking sites have become a haven for identity thieves and con artists trying to use your information against you.

• Several kidnapping, rape and murder cases were linked to social networking sites where the victims first connected with their attackers.

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Taking care of our furry friends‘ paws is very important Our dogs do not wear shoes on their paws, therefore they require a lot of care to avoid costly visits to the veterinarian. The paws of our dogs are much more resilient than our feet but the leather-like coat that protects them is only a few millimeters thick. Even a small fissure or cut can ber very painful. Therefore, it is absolutely necessary to care for our dogs‘ paws during all seasons. Our animals do not wear shoes on their feet like we do, they always walk barefoot!

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roughly. Clean the pads thoroughly with a washrag. Otherwise, the dogs‘ paws will remain wet for for several hours.

Wet paws can cause skin irritations and attract mosquitos and fleas. Also pay attention to the space between the toes and make sure it is dry.

The hair between the pads should be kept short to ensure the dog can evenly put its paw on the ground and to prevent dirt, dust, insects and humidity from accumulating there. Regularly trimming the hair prevents that. Breeds such as the Cavalier King Charles, Shi Tzu, or many long-haired dogs develop ent-

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anglements between the pads. Please ask your dog groomer to do that regularly to prevent dangerous skin inflammations from developping below the hair. Please do not cut the hair yourself! Not even with nail scissors. You might severely injure your dog without even noticing it. The skin folds are very thin and require the use of professional tools.

Soaps used to bath your dog’s paws should be purely natural, unscented, and free of paraffin wax, colorants and preservatives. Paw baths are good for sore paws, heal small injuries, and provide natural care. Especially in the winter months, salt causes skin irritations, fissures and soreness. During the summer, it is important to protect the paws against the hot asphalt.

With that soap you can prepare soap water to bath your dog’s paws in. it helps to heal wounds, prevents skin irritations, is anti-septical and oil-replenishing. Quickly dry the paws after the bath and put a paw balm on them.

Please do not use any moisturizers because they can cause the pads to become too soft and your dog may injure itself more easily. Also, pay close intention to the ingredients of the pad care products. Many times, they contain paraffin wax.

Please make sure you use a natural product and not a chemically produced mass product which only costs you money but

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won’t care for your dog’s pads. You should care for your dog‘s feet like you care for your own. After all, they are carrying us through life.

Dirt, mud, or salt should not be allowed to dry on the pads because that causes redness, skin irritations, or infections. Skin care products should be natural products because dogs and cats often lick their paws and chemical products may cause severe abdominal cramps. | by Alexandra Walberer

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Grafenwoehr. There are about 73 million bikes in Germany. That means that the majority of Germans own a bike. But most of them only use it for short distances although biking keeps you fit and healthy. It also helps to save gas and protect the climate. Biking mainly improves the pump function of the heart, reduces weight and makes you feel happy.

Long bike trails can also be found around Grafenwoehr. The “Creußen Bike Trail” is 67 kilometers long, has only very small hills and features a lot of nature and culture. It starts at the swimming lake in Mantel and follows the “Haidenaab Bike Trail” to Steinfels. In 2009, a new trail was built ending

at Grub. Through Bruckendorfgmünd it goes to Schwarzenbach, where the trail splits at the end of the town. Left, the trail goes into the little forest and to the flood bridge near Dießfurt.

Bikers must walk across the bridge. The impressive castle comes into sight. Then the trail continues to Kahrmühle and Pressath, where the Haidenaab river is left behind. The bituminized trail continues along B470 to Eschenbach. Then it loops around the small Rußweiher Lake and bikers reach the large Rußweiher Lake. This area is one of the oldest nature parks in Germany and a birds’ haven. At the hotel and restaurant “Glutschaufel” bikers can leave the Creußen Bike Trail and return to Eschenbach to continue on to Grafenwoehr where the Military Museum may be visited- Passing by the Waldbad outdoor pool, bikers leave the garrison town to return to Mantel.

Die “bike station” in Weiden offers bikers a large selection of cross, mountain and trekking bikes as well as racing bikes.

If you want to take it a bit more slowly, get an E-bike. It goes without saying that kids bikes can be found there as well. | by Renate Gradl

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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.

“Oktoberfest” in Pressath 2 Oct: In Pressath, Stadthalle (schoolhouse). The event starts at 8 p.m. The band, “Horrido Express” will play Bavarian-Bohemian Brass-Band Music up to current party hits. Typical Bavarian “Brotzeit” will be offered. This will be a good alternative to the ”Munich Oktoberfest.” Free entry.

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.

Community Highlights Winter Driving Course For all those new arrival in Germany or for anyone who is uncomfortable driving in winter conditions and ice, the garrison is offering Winter Driving Courses. The course is design to educate drivers on the dangers of driving in snow/ice and to give tips on handling sliding or out of control vehicles. If your unit/or-

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ganization is interested in this training, please contact William Whitman via email. Classes will alternate between the Vilseck Army Airfield and the Grafenwoehr Motor Pool #5.

National Suicide Prevention & Awareness Month video September is Suicide Prevention Month. If you see someone close to you or someone in your unit struggling, be compassionate, reach out, and help. If you feel lost, remember that getting help from a friend or from behavioral health is a sign of strength. Call DSN 118, CIV 09641-83-118 for the suicide hotline.

The DoD wants to remind service members that seeking help is a sign of strength. The military crisis line is available 24/7 and is confidential.

It’s CFC-O time again…

Now-15 Nov: The 2013 Combined Federal CampaignOverseas Europe (CFC-O) is starting again. CFC allows members of the community to donate to organizations and give to charitable organizations or give back to the community. Whether protecting the environment, honoring military veterans, advancing medical research, aiding refugees or providing job training to the homeless, the CFC-O has something for everyone.

For more information please contact Christine Nunez by email or phone: DSN 4756133, CIV 09641-83-6133.

Limited postal services 2 & 3 Oct: Oct. 2 at Rose Barracks (Vilseck) and Oct. 3 Tower Barracks (Grafenwoehr) Postal Service Centers (PSCs) will offer limited services due to equipment upgrade. Limited services will consist of accepting MPS items for mailing (APO to APO without postage or Insurance), Parcel Pick Up

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and Official Mail. Unavailable services on this day will include the purchase of money orders, postage stamps, Insurance on MPS items and the sending of items other than MPS (APO to APO). The CMR lobby will be unaffected by this upgrade. Normal service will return at each PSC the day after the upgrade. Your patience during this transition is greatly appreciated. Questions can be answered by calling 09662-83- 2581 for Rose Barracks and 09641-83-6333 for Tower Barracks.

Sergeant Morales Club 7 Oct: The Bavarian Military Community Sergeant Morales Club meets monthly in the second floor conference room of the Tower from 1130-1230. All Sergeant Morales Club and Sergeant Audie Murphy Club members, and prospective candidates are invited to attend. We have a variety of events coming up in the next few months. For more information, please contact our club president SFC Jennifer Connelly at DSN: 476-4677 or e-mailat: jennifer.t.connelly.mil@mail.mil.

Fire Prevention Week 6-12 Oct: Cooking is the leading cause of home fires, according to the nonprofit National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). So, reduce fire hazards and “keep and eye on what your fry.”

• Stay in the kitchen when you are frying, grilling, or broiling food. If you must leave the room, turn off the stove.

• When you are simmering, baking, or roasting food, check it regularly, stay in the home, and use a timer.

• Keep cooking areas clean and clear of combustibles (e.g. potholders, towels, rags, drapes and food packaging).

• Keep children away from cooking areas by enforcing a “kidfree zone” of three feet around the stove.

• If you have a fire in your microwave, turn it off immediately and keep the door closed. Never open the door until the fire is completely out. If in doubt, get out of the home and call the fire department • Always keep an oven mitt and a lid nearby. If a small grease fire starts in a pan, smother the flames by carefully sliding the lid over the pan (make sure you are wearing the oven mitt). Turn off the burner. Do not move the pan. To keep the fire from restarting, do not remove the lid until it is completely cool. Never pour water on a grease fire. If the fire does not go out, get out of the home and call the fire department.

• If an oven fire starts, turn off the heat and keep the door closed. If the fire does not go out, get out of the home and call the fire department.

AFAP Conference 13-14 Nov: The Army Family Action Plan Conference brings together Soldiers, family members and civilians to discuss how we can improve the garrison with local leadership and subject matter experts. If you have an idea on how to improve our community and would like to participate, please call ACS at DSN 476-2650, CIV 09662-83-2650.

Suicide and Sexual Assault Hotlines Call the suicide prevention hotline number at DSN 118, CIV 09641-83-118. Visit our website for more on suicide prevention. Suicide prevention, sexual assault or just a friendly ear… you’re never alone. Professionals are available to counsel you in confidence. Getting help is a sign of strength.

24 Hour Community Hotlines: Chaplain Hotline 0162-296-0838, Military Police Hotline 09662-83-114, Sexual Assault Hotline DSN 475-4567, CIV 09641-83-4567 or DSN 476-3218, CIV 09662-833218 and Emergency Services DSN 117, CIV 09641-83-117.

Army Community Service (ACS) New Parent Support Program Clinics and Informational Classes Every Tuesday: Breast Feeding Clinic, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Play Groups Every Tuesday: Tower Barracks, Chapel Annex, 9:30 – 11 a.m. Every Wednesday: Rose Barracks, Chapel Annex, 9:30 – 11 a.m.

Every Thursday: Netzaberg, Teen Center, 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.

Walk a Mile in her shoes 18 Oct: Army Community Service Family Advocacy Program, Grafenwoehr Military Community, and Mission Partners present this great event from 9 a.m. – noon at the Rose Barracks Calvary Chapel to bring awareness to domestic violence. For information to be announced soon.

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Exchange News Office Source to close 1 Oct: Starting 1 Oct, the Grafenwoehr Office Source will close.

Units and facilities must order their Self Service Supply Center (SSSC) through the new online Warehouse Ordering Web (WOW) program and the order is delivered to an Exchange store nearest to the customer for pick-up. See your local Exchange for details.

TKS switch from analog to digital AFN analog signal to the barracks has been switched to a digital signal. In order to receive the digital signal, Soldiers will need to rent a digital receiver from TKS for 11.84 Euro/month or 9.95 Euro/month without the VAT. For additional fees up to 80 euro, TKS will add other channels. Please visit TKS in the Exchange on Tower Barracks for more info.

Sports, Fitness, Hobbies & Recreation Bayern Rangers hockey team The Bayern Rangers ice hockey team is looking for new players.

The team invites interested players to practice: Sun, Sep 15, 4:45 - 6:15 p.m. in Mitterteich Wed, Set.p 25, 5:45 - 7:15 p.m. in Amberg Wed, Oct. 2, 5:45 - 7:15 p.m. in Amberg Sat, Oct 5, 6:30 – 8 p.m. in Mitterteich Sun, Oct 27, 4:15 – 5:45 p.m. in Mitterteich.

To join in the fun, just show up. Players must provide their own equipment and chip in to cover the cost of ice time -- normally 10 euro for a 90 minute skate. For more info 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.

Mondays: Mountain Bike Mondays. Experience Bavaria from a bike. Rides vary in length from 15 km to 35 km, depending on location and abilities of riders. Prior MTB experience is recommended. Sign up today!

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.

Facility & Road/Openings/ Construction/Closures Rose Barracks Fitness Center closure 11 Oct: The Rose Barracks Fitness Center will be closed on this Training Holiday Friday for annual cleaning of ceiling ventilation

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elements; detailed maintenance/service of all equipment; and, annual contracted facility cleaning services. We apologize for the inconvenience, and ask for the community‘s understanding as we undertake these measures to ensure safety and hygiene standards are met. The Tower Barracks Fitness Center will be open.

Closure of Snake Road Now – 11 Nov: The road is closed so the Bundesforst can clean the area of downed tress caused by the strong winds.

(This is the road that runs along the south boundary of the installation).

School News VFW Patriot’s Pen and Voice of Democracy scholarships Deadline 1 Nov: The VFW has two scholarships available for high school and middle school students. Students in 6-8th grade are eligible for the Patriot’s Pen scholarship. Forty-six applicants will win scholarships ranging from $500-5,000.

This year’s essay theme is “What Patriotism Means to Me.” High schoolers are eligible for a $30,000 scholarship and $1,000-16,000 scholarships. Their essays’ theme is “Why I’m Optimistic about our Nation’s Future.”

VFW Teacher of the Year Award nomination Deadline 1 Nov: 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 must describe in 350 words or less why the educator deserves the honor.

Netzaberg Elementary School 3 Oct: Fall Fest. 5:30-7 p.m. Food, games, and prizes. A family event. MPR. 11 Oct: School-wide Volksmarch. 8:30-10 a.m. Route throughout Netzaberg.

14 Oct: NO SCHOOL. Columbus Day. 31 Oct: End of 1st Quarter.

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Adult Education / Training Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Today, a degree isn’t a nice-to-have - it’s a must-have. If you work in the aircraft maintenance field and are ready for advancement, Embry-Riddle can help. Our Bachelor in Aviation Maintenance degree lets you build on the skills you already possess, while laying the foundation for greater accomplishments. Students will specialize in one of two maintenance functions: Management or Safety. Plus, students gain a solid core of courses in general education, which prepares graduates for success in any industry, not just aviation. For more information on this program or other degree programs ERAU has to offer, contact the Hohenfels office at DSN 466-4139, CIV 09472-83-4139 or email Hohenfels@erau.edu.

University of Maryland University College – Europe UMUC Europe offers Associates, Bachelors and graduate-level degrees in a convenient online or face-to-face format. Apply at the USAG Grafenwoehr Education Center located on Rose Barracks, Bldg. 223. UMUC offers many financial aid opportunities including FASFA, Tuition Remission, scholarships and Book Awards. Contact us at DSN 476-2462 or CIV 09662-83-2462 or visit our website at www.ed.umuc.edu for more information.

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University of Oklahoma MA courses The University of Oklahoma in Rose Barracks offers degree programs to military service members and civilians in an accelerated format that meets the demands of the working adult. The university offers both Master of Arts with an emphasis in International Relations and a Master of Human Relations. We are currently enrolling new students. Email Carla Miller or call her at DSN 476-2069, CIV 09662-83-2069.

Further information can be found at www.goou.ou.edu. Summer courses in Rose Barracks: The University of Oklahoma is now offering a Masters in Education in Europe. If you are interested in earning a Master of Education in Vilseck, please complete the one minute online needs assessment. The university will use the confidential information to place the degree program in Europe.

National Test Center (NTC) new hours University of Maryland University College-Europe’s National Test Center (NTC) is now open Monday-Friday 20 hrs/wk from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.! Finish your degree faster by taking advantage of the many exams that are being offered at the NTC. The NTC offers computer-based exams for college credit including CLEP, DSST, GMAT, IT certifications, and many other professional certification exams. The NTC is excited to offer all five modules of the GED in a computer-based format. Call Kristin Wright at DSN 476-2462, CIV 09662-83-2462, to schedule an appointment.

High-Quality Brass Music Grafenwoehr/Eschenbach. A 45-member brass band, conducted by Benno Englhart, and consisting of musicians from the Grafenwoehr and Hahnbach brass bands will perform a fall concert in the auditorium of Eschenbach High-School.

The diverse program includes traditional and modern brass music, featuring songs from the musical “Hair,“ along with polkas, marches, Dixie and swing music. During the intermission, small snacks and beverages will be available. Led by Benno Englhart, the Grafenwoehr musicians of all ages have been practicing demanding compositions for brass orchestras since the fall of 2012. Together with members of the Hahnbach brass band, who Englhart took over as conductor in the fall of 2012, they entertained the visitors of the “Frühschoppen” at the Speinshart parish fest and participated in the church service on Pentecost Monday in Pressath. The Hahnbach brass musicians enjoy an excellent reputation. They participate in many musical contests and regularly place first.

The concert will take place on Saturday, October 12 at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.). Admission is free. Donations are welcome to pay for the musicians’ expenses.

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Fall at the Bulmare – Large program for cloudy days Burglengenfeld. Starting immediately, the wellness pool Bulmare provides an antidote for cloudy and foggy fall days.

Every Wednesday from October to March, except during school vacations or on holidays, ”Magic Lights” will entertain visitors. Soft music, soft light and cozy warmth create a romantic and relaxed atmosphere.

Families should be looking forward to AOK-Family Day on October 19. Members of the German AOK health insurance receive a 50 percent admission discount. Additionally, presentations and games are offered to all guests.

Photo Credit: Bulmare Burglengenfeld

On Friday, October 25, the motto of the popular midnight sauna is ”Ghost ado.” Following a welcome cocktail, half-hour sauna treatments and a large midnight will be offered. The number of guests is limited to 130, so please make your reservation early.

At the beginning of the fall vacation on October 25, guests may experience a special highlight: The large Aqua-MovieEvent will start at 3 p.m. A movie will be shown on the water and their will be numerous activities for kids and the entire family. Games and groovy music for the young and the old will be featured before the music starts. Afterwards, the movie the audience has voted for will be shown on a screen, swimming on the water.

The massage of the months offers prickling relaxation for the entire body. A coconut peeling and natural crystal salt care for and relax the skin, essential oils caress the senses. This offer for only 37.80 Euro is valid from October 1 to 31. Appointments may be made at the front desk.

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Fast rides and sweet delicacies Switzerland’s largest entertainment fair opens on October 26 (djd/pt). It‘s no surprise that Basel, located in the three-country-triangle of Switzerland, Germany and France, with its many museums and galleries is known as the Swiss cultural capital.

But in the fall, Basel attracts visitors with a different kind of spectacle, the traditional fall fair. From October 26 to November 10, the city turns into a large fairground. For two weeks, you can enjoy roasted almonds, fresh ginger bread, go on fast and spectacular rides, admire ceramic art at the „Häfelimärt“ (cup market), or enjoy a glass of wine at the Basel wine fair.

For more information, go to www.basel.com.

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This year, Basel’s Fall Fair takes place for the 543rd time. Its landmark, the Ferris wheel on the Münster Square, can be seen from far away.

Stress-free arrival (djd). Use public transportation to guarantee a stress-free arrival, or park your car at the train station or in the city‘s suburbs. Street cars regularly leave from the train station to the fairgrounds and the city center. All squares can easily be reached by foot. When checking into the hotel, each guest also receives the so-called “mobility ticket“ for free use of the public transportation system. For more information about hotels and travel packages, go to www. basel.com.

Basel celebrates What is so special about the fall fair is that it takes place on seven different squares throughout town and in an exhibition hall on the trade fair grounds. It is one of the largest fairs in Europe and every year, more than one million people from near and far come to visit. The park-like Peter’s Square is extremely popular. Hundreds of booths, displaying goods and crafts for sale attract visitors. And since this market lasts two days longer than the fair, visitors have enough time to extensively try and taste everything that’s being offered there.

“Rosekiechli“ and “Magenmorsellen“ Basel’s fall fair has a long tradition, going back to 1471 when the city was given the right to hold a market by Emperor Frederick III. Since then, the fall fair was held every year. If you visit the fair for the first time, you should definitely try out some of its regional specialties. Among the best known are „Käskiechli“ (cheese cakes), the „Rosekiechli“ (made from sugar dough, fried in the pan and covered with powdered sugar), the “Mässmögge“ (thumb-long, bi-colored, striped candy), and “Magenmorsellen” (fine sugar plates flavored with fruit essences and spices).

Lodging and Dining Satisfaction in the Upper Palatinate The country inn Zur Post in Kuermreuth can accomodate up to 90 guests in the restaurant. The restaurant offers fine regional cuisine which varies from season to season. Angelika Spiess tells her guests: ”A freshly tapped beer or a good wine, accompanied by our delicious cuisine, and you will feel right at home in our country inn.“ At the entrance to the country inn Zur Post is an inviting patio where guests can

dine outdoors in the beautiful Bavarian weather and enjoy the flower garden surrounding the patio. Additional space for 50 guests is available. It is not unusual to find hikers at the inn enjoying a hearty “Brotzeit“ (a Bavarian platter similar to the British “Ploughman´s Lunch“) following their walking tour.

The Post goes international!

You may be surprised to find that our website offers an English description of

our country inn. The U.S. Army installations at Grafenwoehr and Vilseck are located nearby. Many of our regular guests areamong the many American military personnel stationed there.

Whether Germans, Americans or any other fellow countrymen, we believe the language of food and hospitality brings all of us together.

Landgasthof ”Zur Post” Kürmreuth | Dorfplatz 1 | 92281 Königstein | Phone: 09665-504 | marko.spiess@t-online.de | www.landgasthof-zur-post.net

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The “Basel Mässmögge” is only one of the many sweet delicacies visitors can enjoy at the fall fair.

25th Gourmet Weeks from Oct. 15 to Nov. 15, 2013 Motto:

Oriental Desert Magic Oriental-style lamb and poultry specialties and regional venison and fish specialties

The traditional Basel Fall Fair is a huge attraction. Every year, millions of visitors come from near and far to visit this large event.

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The Kaerlingerhaus, a mountain hut tucked away in a valley in the Berchtesgaden, offers hikers breathtaking views

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

Backcountry bliss

After finally reaching the top and unloading our packs, we realized we had earned every awe-inspiring view -- not to mention the cold beverages and hot meals that came later.

The scenery was nothing less than breathtaking. Tucked away in a verdant valley, the Kaerlingerhaus, the first mountain hut on our route, offered a panoramic view of the Alps.

BERCHTESGADEN, Germany – We were a baker‘s dozen; a motley crew of U.S. Army Garrison Grafenwoehr civilian employees determined to tame the Alps.

For four days, we hiked, crawled, stumbled and traversed our way through the lush and sometimes stark scenery of Southern Germany, fueled solely by determination and sweat.

Though it wasn‘t easy, the hike was well worth the effort.

We arrived bright and early the first morning at St. Bartholomew in the Berchtesgadener Land district of Bavaria to begin the journey.

For the next five hours we climbed 10 kilometers of steep switchbacks, gaining more than 1,200 meters with 30 pounds of gear strapped to our backs.

Mountain ridges peeked from behind the clouds and the ocean-blue sky glistened as a perfect backdrop for photographs.

The bleating of mountain goats and the clanking of the bells around their necks echoed in the valley, creating a mini orchestra to complement the view.

Mountain huts abound in the Berchtesgaden. They offer minimalist accommodations - a single bed in a room with fellow travelers, complete with pillow and warm blankets.

They serve food and drinks and an offer a warm shower for an additional cost (usually three euros for three minutes). The huts are only accessible on foot, so the other travelers you meet are often on a similar journey.

Day two was relatively easy. We left behind the lush greenery and bouldered over a moonscape of sizable white rocks for seven kilometers and arrived at the second hut in less than three hours.

The group naturally split into different levels of speed and expertise, but the one thing everyone agreed on was that while living and working in such a unique environment, exploration was a necessity.

I consider myself an “outdoor person.” I‘ve journeyed on long hikes, I‘ve camped, and I appreciate what Mother Nature has to offer -- but not everyone in our group could say the same.

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From left to right: Jeremy Buddemeier and Jeff Carson boulder over seven kilometers of whitewashed rock during day two of the hike.

In addition to leading numerous outdoor activities and adventures, they also have all the necessary gear for maximum success.

Having the proper gear is essential. With any hike or outdoor adventure, you have to prepare yourself for the worst. And day three of our hike was just that.

We awoke to torrential downpour. Our next hut was 7.4 kilometers away and we would gain more than 950 meters in altitude on the trail, which was a barren landscape of slippery rocks.

Bundled under warm layers and rain gear, we eked our way along the trail -- slow, steady and safe, arriving at the Ingolstaedterhaus in a modest three and a half hours.

We celebrated our small victory with hot chocolate and a jamboree. Two of the hikers lugged their ukuleles along (a luxury at best, but well worth it), and we sat in a circle singing Johnny Cash songs and serenading the room with a loud, off-key version of “Country Roads.”

Even the locals sang along. If there was ever a way to win over a room full of Germans, John Denver is a good start.

Waking up Monday morning was bittersweet as our adventure wound down and we faced a 1,900-meter descent.

Walking downhill may not be as physically taxing, but it does a number on your knees. It took more than five hours to reach to our original destination and we arrived collectively sore and exhausted.

The hike was a great experience for many reasons - the scenery, the feeling of accomplishment, the exercise, but most of all, the company.

Hiking in close quarters with someone really solidifies a relationship. Everyone had a unique personality and brought a different worldview to the table. We came from different places, with different backgrounds, but we all appreciate the travel opportunities this assignment offers.

So I leave you with advice: Explore your own backyard, take trips, climb mountains, challenge yourself and look to ODR for suggestions or assistance. They are there to help.

And who knows, maybe next year you can join our motley crew.

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

And that‘s the beauty of it. You don‘t have to be a mountain man to enjoy nature, and experiencing the outdoors doesn‘t require that much effort. Many of our rag-tag team tipped their hats to Outdoor Recreation for showing them the ropes.

The Sampsonidis Family and their entire team are looking forward to welcoming you in the newly opened restaurant “Olympia”! nday Tuesday - Su . to 2 p.m. from 11 a.m midnight and 5 p.m. to ondays Closed on M holidays – – except for

Restaurant OLYMPIA – Greek-Mediterranean Specialties · Frauenrichter Str. 173 · 92637 Weiden i. d. OPf. · Phone 0961/62519

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The wisent compound in Springe near Hannover includes a large compound for brown bears and provides visitors with a good view.

Eye to eye with polar bears, wolves and tigers

Photo Credit: djd/Thomas Hennig

Spectacular zoos and wild animal parks in Hannover take you into the wilderness (djd/pt). Polar bears, seals and penguins dive elegantly through the water, only separated from the visitors by a pane of glass. A freighter, whose hull features 39 panorama windows that allow visitors to take look under water, anchors in a bay between rustic wooden huts. When visitors walk through the Canadian landscape ”Yukon Bay” in the adventure zoo, they feel like being at the Arctic Ocean. Wolves lurk around the little harbor town, caribous and bisons walk by.

31 shows and feedings provide action. Six additional theme worlds take you to exotic landscapes in the middle of Hannover.

On a safari in Africa The Hannover adventure zoo is Europe’s number one theme zoo. It combines adequate animal housing with new attractions for the visitors. They can glide with a boat through the African landscape “Zambezi,” real close to the hippos and rhinos, flamingos and pelicans. In the Indian jungle, they discover the overgrown palace of a maharajah, inhabited by ele-

phants, tigers, leopards and monkeys. During an expedition, kangaroos, emus and wombats are waiting in the Australian outback in front of a fiery red backdrop. For more information about the zoo and a stay in Hannover, go to www.visithannover.com.

In the forest and under water Domestic animals can be seen in the wisent park Springe, south of Hannover. Here, visitors meet with wisents, elks, wild horses, lynxes, deer and falcons. Timber wolves, raised by hand, get real close to people and brown bears can be watched bathing from an observation deck. Another travel destination for young and old animal lovers is located directly next to the Herrenhäuser Gardens. The first tropical Sea Life in Germany houses more than 3,500 under water creatures in 37 basins. Visitors can walk next to sharks and ocean turtles through the eight-meter-long glass tunnel. And the glass bridge in the tropical plants‘ dome takes you through the rain forest where Cuba crocodiles are lurking.

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Hand-raised wolves get very close to the visitors at the wisent compound in Springe near Hannover.

Photo Credit: djd/HMTG

(djd). The family package for two adults and one or two children includes one overnight in a family room with breakfast, admission to the adventure zoo and info material. It can be booked until the end of October. “On the Discovery Trail” is an adventure package including two overnights with breakfast, admission to the zoo, a guided tour, lunch, a guided city tour, an information brochure, the HannoverCard for a three-day free use of public transportation and more. All packages can be booked online at www.visit-hannover.com.

Photo Credit: djd/Thomas Hennig

Adventure packages for the Hannover Zoo

BräuWirt Restaurant and Brewery in Weiden’s Old Town!

Traditional dishes and typical Bavarian specialties served fresh from the kitchen during opening hours. Changing weekly offers and popular monthly promotions.

At the Sea Life in Hannover, visitors can walk through a glass tunnel past tropic underwater creatures.

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The offers high-quality, home-made Zoigl brewed folTraditional dishes andbrewery typical Bavarian specialties served fresh from thebeers, kitchen the Bavarian purity requirements awarded with the Gerduring opening lowing hours. Changing weekly offers and popularand monthly promoman DLG food certificate in gold. tions.

Visit us at the BräuWirt – we are looking forward to seeing you!

Gasthausbrauerei Bräu Wirt Unterer Markt 9, 92637 Weiden/Opf Phone: 0961 48 13 30 info@braeuwirt.de, www.braeuwirt.de

| Food & Drink Buttermilk cream with forest berries -- a delicious, refreshing alternative on hot summer days.

A fresh taste of summer

Recipe for hot days: Buttermilk cream with forest fruits (djd/pt). When the temperatures rise and you feel like taking a vacation on the beach, light food is more popular then heavy dishes who quickly show on the hips. Thankfully, there are delicious alternatives that correspond well with the summer heat.

Buttermilk is one of the refreshment coming out of the fridge on hot summer days. With its mild and sour taste and not more than one percent fat, it offers a light alternative to ice cream and satisfies hunger. Weihenstephan‘s buttermilk features easily melting butter flakes and has a full taste but little fat. An ideal match for buttermilk are fresh fruits from the market, out of the garden, or out of the fridge, if you are in a hurry. Together, they make up a delicious, refreshing dessert like buttermilk with forest berries.

Recipe tip: Buttermilk cream with forest berries (preparation time 20 minutes, cooling time approx. five hours)

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2. Wash the berries, Puree one third of the berries with the powdered sugar and the lemon juice. Slightly warm each cream mold with hot water, turn it over and use a pointed knife to loosen the cream to allow some air to get into the mold.

Allow the cream to glide on a plate and decorate it with the sauce and the berries.

For more information and recipe ideas, go to www.molkereiweihenstephan.de.

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Preparation: 1. cut the vanilla bean in half and take out the pulp. Put the gelatin leaves in cold water. Cook the vanilla mark with the fresh whipped cream and the sugar. Melt the gelatine in the hot liquid. Take off the oven and stir it periodically. Add fresh buttermilk once the liquid is lukewarm. Put in the fridge and stir from time to time. Wait until the cream starts to thicken, then rinse the molds with cold water, do not dry them, fill in the cream and put them in the fridge for at least four hours.

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All meals available for take-out!

Traditional and mediterranean cuisine

Ingredients for four persons: 1 vanilla bean, 5 leaves of gelatin, 100 grams fresh Weihenstephan whipped cream, 500 milliliters fresh buttermilk with butter flakes, 4 tablespoons sugar, 500 grams mixed berries, 4 tablespoons powdered sugar, one teaspoon lemon juice, 4 small molds, or espresso cups or small glasses.

| Food & Drink A delicacy: Baked sweet potatoes with bacon and chipotle cream

(djd/pt). Traditional or urbane, hearty or low on calories, simple or sophisticated -- the potato comes in all kinds of variations. So it comes as no surprise that the tuber is so popular, despite the fact that the American native did not come to Germany until the 17th century. It was considered poisonous until Frederick the Great, almost 100 years later, finally managed to convince its contemporaries of how great it tasted.

Many misunderstandings Even today, there are still many misunderstanding regarding the potato. Many believe it’s a fattening food. But only meals prepared with a lot of fat, such as French Fries, are high in calories. The potato itself only contains 70 calories per 100 grams, but a whole lot of vitamins. Correctly prepared, the potato is very healthy. It’s best cooked unpeeled in a steamer or in a cooking pot with a lid and very few water. That way, the healthy ingredients are preserved. Potato cooks should also know that the different kinds of potatoes are classified by the way they cook. The floury types are best for soups and mashes. Waxy potatoes are good for use in salads and casseroles. The “mainly waxy” kinds can be used for all dishes.

No potato but nevertheless a delicacy Despite its name, the sweet potato is not a potato. It belongs to the morning-glory family, a different kind of botanical family. But sweet potatoes can be used just like regular potatoes. Its sweet taste and creamy consistence make for a special kind of taste. Sweet potatoes are very popular in the Southern states of the USA. Tabasco pepper sauce is often used to spice them. The hot sauce from Louisiana very well

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compliments the sweetness of the sweet potatoes. Despite that red classic sauce, two other varieties are used to spice it: the Tabasco chipotle pepper sauce made from smoked chipotle chili peppers is often used to spice dips and sauces and goes well with grilled goods. The Tabasco green pepper sauce made from green jalapeño chili peppers is perfect for everybody who likes it spicy but a bit milder.

Sweet potatoes with bacon-chipotle-cream Ingredients (4 persons): 4 sweet potatoes or potatoes (300 grams), 150 grams sour cream, 50 grams feta cheese, 80 grams bacon, half a bunch of chives, a dash of cumin, one teaspoon Tabasco chipotle pepper sauce, some dashes Tabasco pepper sauce, salt, one spring onion.

Preparation: Heat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius and cook the unpeeled sweet potatoes for 60 minutes. Mix sour cream and cheese. Dice the bacon and roast until cross. Cut the chives and add to the cream with the bacon, cumin. Tabasco sauces and salt. Put an incision into the potatoes, put the cream on top and decorate it with spring onions.

Photo Credit: djd/Develey Senf und Feinkost GmbH

The potato – a star in the kitchen with American roots

Francesco De Luca and Renato Mandolfo

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team are and the entire looking forward to welcoming your in the newly remodeled restaurant.

Welcome to the new PEGASUS

Opening Hours: Tuesday–Sunday: 11 a.m.–2 p.m. and 5 p.m.–11 p.m.

If the weather is nice, our patio is open to include Sunday afternoons!

Call 0961-27094 for reservations and orders.

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Bruschetta is one of Italy’s most favorite antipasti - the roasted bread sprinkled with olive oil is best when spiced with pesto and covered with fruity, sun-riped tomatoes.

Enjoy Italian delicacies

Here’s how amateur chefs can put a touch of “Dolce Vita” on the plate (djd/pt). Gnarled olive trees, an azure blue ocean, beautiful beaches and fragrant oleander - for many decades, Italy has been a popular travel destination. Close by, “Bella Italia” has everything to offer that the cultural and culinary heart desires.

Fascinating cities like Rome, Florence and Venice, or gorgeous beaches and landscapes. Cultural treasures and culinary delicacies await the vacationer in a Mediterranean atmosphere such as pickled olives and sun-riped tomatoes and pasta made from very thin, hand-made dough, finely spiced with pesto. Mediterranean fruit such as water melons, apricots and peaches round out the culinary experience especially during harvest time at the end of summer.

However, southern delicacies can also be enjoyed at home.

With the right blend of spices and high-quality products, such as those of the traditional brand Bertolli, make it easy for amateur cooks to put Italian delicacies on the plate.

Recipe tip: Lasagna with ricotta sauce

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Preparation: Dice the ham, mix the pasta sauce with the diced ham and frozen peas, add salt and pepper, if needed. Slice the mozzarella. Alternate layering pasta sauce and lasagna sheets in a 20 x 30 cm casserole. Start and finish with a sauce layer. Put the mozzarella slices on top and put in the pre-heated oven at 225° Celsius (oven with recirculating air: 200° Celsius).

Bake for approximately 25 minutes until golden brown.

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Ingredients: 150 grams ham 2 glasses Bertolli pasta sauce ricotta 300 grams frozen peas Salt Pepper 250 grams mozzarella cheese 6 lasagne sheets

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