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July 3, 2014Vol. 47, Issue 26

Vicenza and Darby Military Communities

PLUS CLEARING WWI TRAIL WITH ALPINI

173RD AIRBORNE JUMP IN LITHUANIA

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ContentsContents

Photo by 2nd Lt. Leanna Litsch

On the coverSky Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, wait to board a C-130 aircraft in Rukla, Lithuania, June 17 for a final airborne operation alongside Lithuanian and Danish paratroopers as their participation in Exercise Sabre Strike 2014 drew to a close. See page 10 for the story.

Training in Italy: Juliet Drop Zone 4Building gender equality 6 in African military forcesAttack Company Soldiers help 8 Alpini maintain historic roadSky Soldiers jump with 10 Danes, LithuaniansGreenlee takes command 12 of 405th AFSBn-ItalyMWR events and outings 14Out & About 16 Community News Briefs 20 Religious activities 24

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The Outlook is an unofficial publication authorized and provided by AR 360-1. All editorial content of The Outlook is prepared, edited and approved by the U.S. Army Garrison Vicenza Public Affairs Office Unit 31401, Box 10, APO AE 09630, located in Bldg. 109 on Caserma Ederle in Vicenza, Italy. The office’s DSN number is 634-7581, off post at 0444-71-7581 or via email at [email protected] . Editorial publication is an authorized section for members of the U.S. Army overseas. Contents of The Outlook are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. government, Dept. of Defense, Dept. of the Army, Installation Management Command-Europe, U.S. Army Garrison Vicenza or U.S. Army Africa.

Staff writersAnna Ciccotti

Julie LucasAnna Terracino

Darby Military CommunityChiara Mattirolo

U.S. Army Africa CommanderMaj. Gen. Darryl A. Williams

USAG Vicenza Commander and PublisherCol. Robert L. Menist Jr.

USAG Vicenza Public Affairs OfficerGrant Sattler

EditorDavid Ruderman

PhotojournalistLaura Kreider

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Spc. Adriel RuizCompany A, 2nd-503rd Infantry Airborne

“The sacrifice many Soldiers and their families made to protect and defend what they believe in: the U.S. and their freedom.”

Pvt. Nestor Monreal173rd Airborne Brigade

“It means our independence and that we, as a country, don’t need to depend

on anybody else.”

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Kristan Wilson Family member

“Freedom to all in the United States. A day to celebrate what the U.S. stands for.”

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Freedom 6: Fourth of July

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By Lt. Gen. Donald M. Campbell Jr.Commander, U.S. Army Europe

USAREUR Team,

This Independence Day we cel-ebrate our nation’s 238th birth-day. For the men and women who serve our great country, whether as Soldiers, civilians or family members, this day reminds us that defending our nation is a pursuit that requires persistent and disciplined commitment each and every day. It is more than just the birthday of our nation, it is a day we celebrate freedom.

This Fourth of July, as we reflect on the many things happening in our Army, our country and around the world, I ask all of our great Soldiers, civilians and fami-lies to stick together as members of our USAREUR team by looking out and caring for one another every day.

It is important to recognize that during the summer months, our military communities experience increased stressors associated with transitions, relationships

and finances. Leaders must know and engage their Soldiers, and we must create climates of trust wherein members of our com-mand feel safe and comfortable getting the help they need.

I challenge leaders at every level to heighten your awareness about risk factors, warning signs and available resources, especial-ly during these summer months of increased risk. Get to know those under your charge. Show them that you genuinely care by increasing access to available resources to help in their time of need. There is no substitute for engaged leadership.

As you enjoy the summer months, celebrate our nation’s birthday and the freedom that we and those before us have sacri-ficed so much to protect, please stay safe and act responsibly.

Thank you for your dedication and selfless service to our Army and our country. May God bless you and may God bless America.

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Paratroopers with 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, conduct an airborne operation June 20 alongside NATO allies from the Slovenian Armed Forces at the Juliet Drop Zone in Pordenone. The jump was conducted from a 12th Combat Aviation Brigade CH-47 Chinook helicopter.

Juliet Drop Zone

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Story and photos by Julie M. LucasUSAG Vicenza PAO

WINDHOEK, Namibia – Represen-tatives of seven African countries, including Botswana, Malawi, Mozam-bique, Namibia, Senegal, Sierra Leon and Zambia, gathered for the first time ever on the continent to share ideas and best practices during the Regional Gender Mainstreaming Seminar held here June 23-27.

“The clock is ticking in the area of gender mainstreaming,” said the Hon-orable Nahas Angula, the Namibian Minister of Defence. “A people united for a common goal shall be victorious.”

U.S. Army Africa deputy commander, Brig. Gen. Peter Corey said, “This seminar is directly related to global ef-forts to educate, promote and support gender awareness.” Speakers from the United Nations, the African Union and academics from Woodrow Wilson Center Africa Program sparked insight-ful and thought-provoking discussion among the participants.

The Namibian Defence Force and USARAF, with financial support from U.S. Africa Command, planned the week-long event to address gender streaming challenges and build upon integration efforts held previously in Botswana and Namibia. According to Sgt. Maj. Carolina Johnson, USARAF equal opportunity advisor, “Many of the attendees are key leaders with decision-making authority.”

One reoccurring theme throughout the week was that women should be involved in the gender mainstreaming decision-making processes. USARAF G-1, Col. Sara Simmons, said that while

each country attending the seminar is different, they share common issues in dealing with gender.

“Senegal has used a multi-disciplinary approach or platform including males and females in the decision-making process,” Simmons said. “Their holistic approach provides a comprehensive roadmap to achieve equality and eq-uity, and to remove discrimination.”

While some countries have had a large percentage of women join the defense sector in the past few de-cades, including a 25 percent increase in defense related jobs for females in Namibia, other countries are working to bridge the gap. Only one percent of the Botswana military forces are female, but they only began allowing women into their forces seven years ago.

The women are ready now“Our society is not ready for females

in the military, but our applicants are,” said Botswanian Lt. Col. Jenasmiso Mountain. “We are very protective of our women and people do not want to send them to war.” Currently all the women in the Botswana military have degrees and are able to fill any job that becomes available.

When the Malawi military started to allow females in its ranks, 17-year-old Linda Chikondi sneaked away from home to join. Now, 15 years later, Chikondi is a Warrant Officer 1, the

highest ranking noncommissioned of-ficer female in the Malawi military.

“In my country, to get promoted is based on a test and you will often pass over people who are older than you, but they know that you deserve your rank and respect,” Chikondi said.

Col. Linda Sheimo, U.S. Army G-1 Chief of Command Policy Division, gave a brief, which participants called beautiful and inspiring, about the Sol-dier 2020 program that aims to open all jobs in the U.S. Army to females.

“I didn’t have someone who looks like me to mentor me. They may have had a different skin color or a different gender, but I’m here because men be-lieved I had the ability,” Sheimo said.

USARAF participants screened videos from previous Sexual Harrassment/Assault Response Prevention train-ing. This opened a dialogue among participants on what steps would their country’s policies dictate for them to take in response to reporting incidents. Information was given out by the Namibian legal assistance on domestic violence.

Maj. Kemou Sellu, a member of the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces, who is currently serving in Somalia, spoke on sexual exploitation and abuse.

“Our aim is to break the silence of SEA,” Sellu said. The issue of gender equality is especially important to

Breaking down gender barriers in Africa


Sellu. “I have a vested interest in gen-der issues because I have four daugh-ters.”

Discussion touched on the need for gender mainstreaming education in primary schools. Dr. Monde Muyang-wa, director of the African Program at

the Woodrow Wilson Center, said as a young girl in Zambia she dreamed of becoming a policeman, because she had only seen men in uniform.

“I also dreamed of becoming an astronaut, but that was before I found out we had no space program,” Muy-

angwa said. “Everyone should work in an environment where you feel you can bring the best to the table.” Muy-angwa told the audience that African women have more power than they recognize and also mentioned that men play an important role as well.

Namibian gender expert Michael Conteh noted that while men and women have different roles, they also have different needs. “Let’s give life to policy commitments and end all the rhetoric and put action behind words.”

Senegalese Deputy Chief of Staff Col. Birame Diop stressed that gender is not a women’s or a men’s issue, but a human issue. He credited partnering with AFRICOM and the African Center for Strategic Studies for successes in his country.

“I have been working with the United States for more than 20 years and I have a strong belief that it is the part-nership that has helped our military improve,” Diop said. “I trust the U.S. because they are sincere in helping my country. We all have a lot to learn.”

AFRICOM gender activities expert Heather Bush said that for her, the Af-rican Union’s partnership at the event is opening doors for collaboration between the U.S. and Africa.

“I was impressed at the command presence and interest in this topic. Everyone is very serious about these real issues,” said Bush.

U.S. Army Africa deputy commander, Brig. Gen. Peter Corey (center), listens to a speaker during opening ceremony at the Regional Gender Mainstreaming Seminary June 24 in Windhoek, Namibia.


Story and photos by Anna CiccottiUSAG Vicenza PAO

Eight Soldiers from Attack Company, 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Infantry Brigade

(Airborne), based on Caserma Ederle, joined with mem-bers of the Vicenza Alpini Group June 28 for the annual clean-up day of the 52 tunnels road (Strada delle Gallerie) leading to the peak of Mount Pasubio.

The Sky Soldiers met at the Vicenza Alpini headquarters at 6 a.m. to make the hour and a half drive to Bocchetta Campiglia, where they linked up with approximately 100 Alpini. The mission: to clear large rocks and improve the appearance of the military mule road built in record time by the Italian Army between February and November 1917.

Not even heavy rain could dampen the fervor of the participants, who worked in teams along assigned sec-tions of the road with its famous interconnected tunnels, once used to quickly and safely move troops and sup-plies up and down the mountain to the Italian front, out of sight and protected from the artillery fire of Austrian and Hungarian enemy forces.

For 25 years the Alpini have been in charge of refurbish-ing the historic Pasubio area, and there is pride in render-ing the community service, which is greatly appreciated by the local population as well as tourists.

“As one of the promoters of the collaboration with the American base from Vicenza, I think it is very important to work together, as their engagement helps strengthen the ties between our two communities,” said Luciano Cherobin, president of the Vicenza Alpini group.

“The presence of the American Soldiers here today con-firms that we share the same values. Serving the commu-nity together is also a way to honor the memory of the thousands of fallen soldiers from all over the world who paid the ultimate sacrifice fighting for freedom up on our

Sky Soldiers join Alpini in annual clean-up

Below: Sky Soldiers carry their picks and shovels along the Strada delle Gallerie while helping the Vicenza Alpini

in the annual clean-up of the historic trail. Bottom: The Attack Soldiers on the trail. Opposite: Retired Alpini Colonello Liberale Tonus shakes hands with the Sky

Soldiers at the traditional lunch after the clean-up.


mountains,” Cherobin said. The road, considered a masterpiece

of military engineering for its time and now converted to a hiking trail, is a hit with trekkers who admire its stunning views, sheer cliff drops and mountain tunnels.

“I was really touched by the tangible enthusiasm and the cheerfulness of these young American Soldiers who seemed genuinely eager to work shoulder to shoulder with us,” said Arcangelo Murzio, council member of the Vicenza Alpini.

“I also saw their interest toward the history of the places and a deep ad-miration for the beauty of our moun-tains,” Murzio said.

First exposure to AlpiniFor several American Soldiers it was

their first exposure to the Northern Italy mountain battlefields of World War I, which played a significant role in defining the identity of the Alpini, the elite mountain warfare military corps of the Italian Army, and es-tablishing its renowned worldwide reputation.

“I enjoyed helping out the commu-nity along with the Alpini, cleaning up the tunnels,” said Pvt. 2 Sergio Del-gado. “It was an honor to be a part of such an event.”

“It was a great opportunity to work alongside the Alpini and also learning about all the history that took place there,” echoed fellow Attack Compa-ny Soldier, Pfc. Dustin Glowacki.

The other Sky Soldiers taking part in the annual refurbishing of the histori-cal trail were Staff Sgt. Michael Jara-millo, Pvt. 2 Ridge Brittingham, Pfc. Edwin Jackson, Pvt. 2 Colby Hack, Pfc. John Quiett and Pvt. 1 Michael White.

After clearing the roads of debris, the Sky Soldiers enjoyed the camaraderie of their Alpini hosts and shared stories and laughter during a traditional luncheon consisting of Asiago cheese and soppressa salami appetizers served with ragù pasta prepared on site in a field kitchen.

“I am grateful to the American Soldiers for being with us. We have accepted them as peers and this is a privilege Alpini do not bestow lightly,” said Murzio.


Story and photos by 2nd Lt. Leanna Litsch145th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment

RUKLA, Lithuania - U.S. paratroopers from the 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regi-ment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, made their final airborne jump in Lithuania June 17 before returning to their home station in Vicenza.

Joining the Sky Soldiers of the 173rd Airborne were members of the 2nd Dan-ish Brigade, also making their final jump while in Lithuania for Exercise Saber Strike 2014, a NATO training exercise taking place throughout the Baltic region and involving some 4,500 personnel from more than 10 countries.

Third time’s a charmTwo initial attempts to jump were can-

celled due to poor weather conditions, but persistence paid off and in the end 64 U.S., Lithuanian and Danish parachutists were cleared to jump at 10:30 p.m.

It was the last of three airborne jumps that paratroopers from 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, made during their time in Lithuania, where they arrived in April and worked daily alongside NATO allies in the Lithuanian Iron Wolf Mechanized Infantry Brigade.

Following the jump, Danish paratroopers were awarded both American and Lithu-anian jump wings.

When they return to Vicenza, the 1st-503rd will be replaced by Sky Soldiers from Troop A, 1st Squadron, 91st Cavalry Regiment.

Approximately 600 paratroopers from the 173rd Airborne are in Estonia, Latvia, Lithu-ania and Poland as part of an unscheduled land-forces exercise to demonstrate com-mitment to NATO obligations and sustain interoperability with allied forces.

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Above: Paratroopers with the 2nd Danish Brigade and the 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, discuss the jump after an airborne exercise near Rukla, Lithuania, June 17. Left: A U.S. paratrooper helps a Danish colleague prepare for the jump. Top left: Paratroopers exit a C-130 aircraft to mark the conclusion of their participation in Exercise Sabre Strike.


Story and photo by Chiara MattiroloDarby Military Community PAO

Lt. Col. Joseph Greenlee assumed command of the 405th Army Field Support Battalion-

Italy June 27 in a ceremony at Livorno Depot Warehouse No. 8.

The Camp Darby community gathered for the ceremony to welcome Greenlee and say their goodbyes to the outgoing commander, Lt. Col. Mark Gray, in a change of command presided over by Col. Christopher Roscoe, commander of the 405th Army Field Support Brigade.

“This ceremony is really much more than a change of command,” Roscoe said. “It is also a renewal and celebration of the enduring partnership which links together the Italian community at Livorno and the United States Army.”

Roscoe said such events help the two com-munities strengthen mutual respect in each other and are a reminder to both of the com-mon commitments they share to freedom and peace.

Greenlee comes to 405th AFSB-Italy from an assignment as the assistant executive officer at the Army G-8 in Virginia.

“Eight years ago my wife Rachel and I came here to Italy to celebrate our marriage,” said Greenlee. “Now, as a proud new father, I live in one of the most beautiful places in the world and command an amazing team of Ital-ians and Americans.”

AMC face to the field in Italy“We are the U.S. Army Materiel Command’s

face to the field in Italy. We are a professional team prepared to give the shirts off our backs and boots off our feet to support the efforts in making the world a more secure and safe place,” said Greenlee. “We will never say ‘no’ as long as we have one piece of equipment to give or one piece of aid to provide.”

As a token of appreciation and support, Sol-diers presented a bouquet of flowers to Katie Gray and daughter Ellory, and a Livorno Soc-cer shirt to son Aiden. Gray’s next assignment will bring him and his family to the 21st The-ater Sustainment Command in Kaiserslautern, Germany. Soldiers also presented a bouquet of flowers to Greenlee’s wife Rachel to wel-come her and their son Will and to thank for her upcoming support to her husband during his command in Livorno.

Lt. Col Joseph Greenlee (left), incoming commander, 405th Army Field Support Battalion-Italy, passes the unit colors to Master Sgt. Tadly Peterson during a change of command ceremony at the Livorno Army Depot June 27.

Greenlee assumes command of 405th AFSB-Italy

Soldiers of the Brigata Folgore provide musical accompaniment at the ceremony June 27 at the Livorno Depot.


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Sgt. Maj. Daisy Jackson839th Transportation Battalion

“Freedom and family.”

Fred Wittmer405th Army Field Support Battalion Italy

“The ability to make great choices.”

Maj. Samuel CabreraChaplain

“Freedom and pride to be an American.”

Photos by Chiara Mattirolo

Not for the faint of heartThree generations of German high wire artists, the Geschwister Weisheit, wow the crowd during a performance June 27 at Camp Darby. More than 250 members and guests of the Darby Military Community gathered for the Armed Forces Entertainment Show at the Carnival Field. The 17-member, multigenerational troupe performed feats of derring-do. “It was really scary. I could hardly look,” said 12-year-old Lorenzo Berti.

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Festa della TagliataSliced Steak Festival

July 4-9 in Sarmego, Grumolo delle Abbadesse, Piaz-zale della Chiesa, about 10 miles southeast of Vicenza. Food booths featuring the local Sorana sliced steak, bruschette, beer and non-alcoholic drinks open at 7 p.m.; carnival rides; live music and dancing nightly at 9 p.m.; fireworks, July 9 at 11 p.m.

Hoga ZaitCimbrian Festival

July 5, July 12-13, July 17 and July 19-20, in Roana, Camporovere and Cesuna, about 40 miles north of Vi-cenza. Hoga Zait is the Cimbrian language equivalent of “time to celebrate.” The inhabitants of many mountain towns of the province claim to be descendents of the ancient Cimbrians, a people of Scandinavian origin. The language is no longer spoken, but is still reflected in the nicknames of many local families and old traditions together with ancient legends of gnomes, fairies and

woodland creatures. Local participants will wear their traditional Cimbrian costumes.July 5: 3 p.m., representatives of the six towns in Cim-brian custom depart from Camporovere Church accom-panied by the Cesuna Band; 3:30 p.m., La Campanela competition starts; 6 p.m., award ceremony; 9 p.m., food booths featuring Cimbrian specialties and folk music performancesJuly 13: in Camporovere, 7 p.m., food booths; 9 p.m., live Celtic hip-hop music July 17: 9 p.m. in Treschè Conca, Fontana degli Elfi, live traditional Irish musicJuly 19: in Cesuna, 2 p.m., stone engraving workshops for children; 5:30 p.m., demonstration of traditional cheese making; 9 p.m. magic showJuly 20: in Roana, antique trades exhibit and demon-stration; 9 p.m., folk music and dances.

Festa della BruschettaBruschetta Festival

Through July 8 in Arcugnano, about 5 miles south of Vicenza. Food booths featuring typical bruschette (toasted bread seasoned with garlic, olive oil, etc.), bigoli, gnocchi and local specialties open at 7 p.m.; crafts exhibit and charity raffle.

Sballando ballando urbana sotto le stelleDancing under the stars

July 9, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., in Bassano del Grappa, about 22 miles northeast of Vicenza. Salsa, swing, hip-hop and tango throughout downtown Bassano; compli-mentary visits to the Torre Civica and Palazzo Sturm.

Incontriamoci in VillaLet’s Meet at the Villa

July 12-27, in Caldogno, Villa Caldogno, Via Giacomo Zanella, about 6 miles northwest of Vicenza. In case of inclement weather, events will take place under the park’s arched portico.July 12: grand opening with Cos’è per te la libertà? (What Does Freedom Mean to You?) dance show at 6:30 p.m., 7:15 p.m. and 8 p.m.; free entry; reserve seats by July 11 via email to [email protected] ; 9:30 p.m., Tintarella di Luna (Moon Tan hike), 5-kilometer night walk, departing from and returning to the villa; sign up at 8 p.m.; the €4 fee includes a spaghetti meal after the walk; in case of inclement weather, the walk will be postponed to July 13 July 18: 8:45 p.m., Il Regno di Oz (The Wizard of Oz) per-formed by local theater company La Giostra; entry is €5July 19: 8:30 p.m., Giardino Imperiale, live music with Sismica New Dj Band; free July 20: 4:30-10:30 p.m., Giornata Bimbi, water games and entertainment for children; disco baby; 9 p.m., Giraffe matte, crazy giraffe show; free

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Hoga Zait

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Gustav Klimt exhibit in Milan

July 25: 8:45 p.m., Verdi in Rosso, pantomime to music by Giuseppe Verdi; €5July 26: 7:30-9 p.m., special U.S.A. Barbeque and country music night organized by the City of Caldogno; American cars and Harley-Davidson motorcycle display; reserve seats for the American dinner (€15) by July 22 via email to [email protected] ; free and open to the public after 9 p.m. July 27: 9 p.m., Omaggio a Giuseppe Verdi, La Traviata - Aida. Live classical music with more than 80 musicians and the Arsamanda and La Rocca Choirs; tickets are €10, €8 for those over 65.

Giugno Camisanese June in Camisano

Through July 12, 7 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., in Camisano, Piazza Libertà, about 10 miles east of Vicenza. Food, music, special events and World Cup soccer on a giant screen.

Brudstock 2014: Three days of peace, love and music This weekend, July 4-6, 9 a.m. to 1:30 a.m., in Vigono-vo di Fontanafredda, Pordenone, Le Orzaie, Via Ober-dan 78, about 90 miles northeast of Vicenza. A free, three-day Italian rock festival extravaganza with an emphasis on the music of the’60s and’70s. Vintage cars and motorcycles can be parked inside the festival area. Radio Birikina will run a cover band competition featur-ing Italian and other bands; winner to be selected July 6; ‘60s and ‘70s gadgets exhibit and sale; free entrance.


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July 4: The Rain, featuring Ian Paice of Deep Purple; Pink Size, Pink Floyd tribute band; and Big Guns, Rory Gallagher tribute band July 5: Jimi Barbiani Band, Gianni Massarutto and Hundred Seventy Split, featuring Leo Lyons and Joe Gooch of Ten Years After, and J.C. CinelJuly 6: Arianna Antinori, sings Janis Joplin; Battle of the Cover Bands.

7th Venezia Jazz FestivalThrough July 27, at various venues in Venice. Get tickets online at http://www.venetojazz.com/en/biglietti/ July 8, 8 p.m., Keith Jarrett, Gran Teatro La Fenice July 20, 7:30 p.m., Jatzt!Trio, Campo Bella Vienna, Rialto; 8 p.m., Burt Bacharach Ensemble, Gran Teatro La FeniceJuly 21, 7:30 p.m., Venice Conservatory Big Band Campo Bella Vienna, Rialto July 22, 7:30 p.m., Venice Conservatory Ensemble Jazz, Campo Bella Vienna, RialtoJuly 23, 7:30 p.m., Big Band Steffani, Campo Bella Vienna, Rialto; 9:30 p.m. Amy London Trio, Palazzo ContariniJuly 24, 9:30 p.m., Juan Lorenzo - Paco de Lucia Trib-ute, Teatrino GrassiJuly 27, 8 p.m., Cassandra Wilson, Gran Teatro La Fenice

Summer Village 2014Through Aug. 8, daily at 6 p.m., holidays and holiday eves at 3 p.m.; in Mestre, San Giuliano Park, about 41 miles east of Vicenza. More than 1,000 shows; plus, Ital-ian World Cup games on a giant screen; free. Related concerts (and entry):July 23: Elito Revè and Maykel Fonts (€5)July 25: Max Paiella (€10)Aug. 8: Stefano Bollani (€20)

Andy Warhol - The World fascinates meThrough Sept. 7 in Jesolo, Carlo Pecorelli Expo Center, Piazza Drago, about 75 miles east of Vicenza. Open daily, 10 a.m. to noon and 6 p.m. to midnight, the ex-hibit explores the life and work of the inventor of pop art through 30 works from major international collec-tions. Entry is €5.

Area antique markets this weekendThiene: July 5, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., in Piazza Chilesotti Marostica: July 6, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., in Piazza Castello Noventa Vicentina: July 6, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., in Piazza IV Novembre

Klimt: Alle origini di un mitoKlimt: The Origins of a Myth

This might be a good time to make that trip to Mi-lan. In addition to the city’s multiple permanent attractions - the Duomo, Leonardo’s Last Supper, the urbane ambiance and fashion emporia - visi-tors can view an outstanding exhibit of paintings by the eclectic Austrian Symbolist master, Gustav Klimt. More than 100 works by Klimt, many of them on public display for the first time ever, will be showing through July 13 at the Palazzo Reale, Piazza del Duomo 12. Hours are Monday 2:30-7:30 p.m.; Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday, 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., and Thursday and Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Tickets at the palazzo are €11 for adults, €9.50 for up-to-17 and over 65; or in advance at the link above, €13 or


Tuscany

Melodia del Vino – Festa Internazionale di musica classicaWine Melody – International Classic Music Festival

Through July 4; this fourth annual performance com-bines the natural beauty of Tuscany, wine tasting and great musicians. Enjoy the historical and artistic heri-tage of Tuscany alongside its rich history of food and wine, travelling between castles and country estates. For detailed information in English and tickets, go to http://www.melodiadelvino.it/en/festival/

Sagra della BisteccaSteak Festival

July 4-14 in Olmo (Arezzo). Food booths feature re-nowned Florentine steak, local red wines, pizza and local specialties; beach volley tournament, folk dance shows, live music and dancing nightly at 9 p.m.

Sagra della Brioche con gelato artigianaleBrioche with Ice Cream Festival

July 4-14 in San Pancrazio (Florence). Food booths feature brioche filled with homemade ice cream, local specialties, Chianti wine, live music and dancing start-ing at 9:30 p.m.

XVI Festa Sagra della Paella e Sangria16th Paella and Sangria Fair

July 4-6 and July 11-13 in Buti (Pisa), Villa dei Limon, Via Rio Magno 63. Food booths feature paella, sangria and specialties such as tripe, grilled meat and fish; live music and dancing at 9 p.m.

Notte Bianca del VinoWine Night

July 5 in Terricciola (Pisa). An evening dedicated to good wine and delicious food downtown Terricciola; includes a guided tour of archeological sites and a tast-ing of wine produced in the Etruscan way.

XVI Festa Medievale16th Medieval Festival

July 5-6, 6 p.m. to midnight, in Fosdinovo (Massa Car-rara), Malaspina Castle. Historical parades and re-enact-ments, falconers, flag-throwers, jesters, fire-eaters and musicians; stands feature Tuscan specialties and crafts.

Sagra della CozzaMussel Festival

Through July 6, 7:30 p.m., in Livorno, Via San Jacopo Acquaviva 86. Food booths feature mussel dishes and local specialties; entertainment and music.

Sagra del Papero e del CinghialeDuck and Wild Boar Fair

Through July 20, 7:30-10:30 p.m. (closed on Mondays), in Cerreto Guidi (Florence). Food booths feature local specialties and wine; Italian World Cup games on a gi-ant screen.

Festa dei Pici e dei LumacciPici and Snails Fair

Through July 6, 6-11 p.m., in Piancastagnaio (Siena), Via XX Settembre and Via Asilo Barzelotti. Food booths feature pici, a thick, hand-rolled pasta, similar to a fat spaghetti, usually made from just flour and water; snails and many local specialties; 10 p.m., live music in Via dei Fabbri; July 6, karaoke at 7:30 p.m.

Lucca Summer FestivalThrough July 26 in Lucca, Piazza Napoleone, 9:30-11:30 p.m. Highlights include: July 10, The Prodigy; July 20, Stevie Wonder; July 24, Backstreet Boys. Get the complete schedule and tickets online at http://www.summer-festival.com/site/tickets

Pistoia Blues 2014Concerts take place in Piazza Duomo unless otherwise noted. Click link above for tickets. July 10: Mark Lanegan at the Manzoni Theater; July 11: Robert Plant and the Sensational Space Shifters + North Mississippi Allstars; July 13: Morcheeba; July 14: Jack Johnson + Bombino; July 15: The Lumineers; July 16: Suzanne Vega; July 17: Arctic Monkey

XVI Festa Medievale in Fosdinovo


ConcertsJohn Fogerty - July 7 in Milan; July 9 in TriesteKeith Jarrett solo - July 8 in VeniceProdigy - July 10 in Lucca Robert Plant and North Mississippi Allstars - July 14 in Piazzola Sul Brenta (Padova)James Blunt - July 15 in Piazzola Sul BrentaThe Lumineers - July 16 in RomeJethro Tull - July 19 in BresciaStevie Wonder - July 20 in LuccaNeil Young and Crazy Horse - July 21 in Barolo (Cuneo)Backstreet Boys - July 23 in LuccaSteve Hackett - July 26 in Villafranca (Verona)Simple Minds - July 28 in FerraraGloria Gaynor - Sept. 9 in MilanAnastacia - Oct. 27 in Milan, Oct. 30 in Rome and Nov. 1 in PadovaLady Gaga - Nov. 4 in Assago (Milan)Michael Bublé - Nov. 8 in Casalecchio di Reno (Bologna)Elton John and Band - Dec. 4 in Assago (Milan) Glenn Miller Orchestra - Dec. 13 in PadovaTickets at Media World, Palladio Shopping Center or online.

Event listings are as reported at press time. Details are subject to change

without notice. Check before you go.

Antique markets this weekendCarmignano ( Prato): July 6, 9:30 a.m. to 7p.m., Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II and Piazza Matteotti. Cascina (Pisa): July 6, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Corso MatteottiOrbetello (Grosseto): July 5-6, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Corso Italia

Pietrasanta (Lucca): July 6, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., in Piazza Duomo, about 50 vendors San Miniato (Pisa): July 6, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Piazza del Popolo San Giuliano Terme (Pisa): July 6, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Piazza Shelley and Piazza Italia.

Neil Young & Crazy Horse play Barolo July 21


Street closures on EderleIn support of the garrison’s Indepen-dence Day celebration, the road on the east side of the Caserma Ederle sports track, No Name Street, will be closed through July 4. There will be no through traffic from 9th Street to the Central Processing Facility to allow staff to set up of booths and carry out electrical work. Parents will

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have to walk their children to the CDC from 9th Street. The road will re-open July 5. In addition, 1st Street between USARAF Building 2 and the PMO, Building 4b, will be blocked to both vehicle and pedestrian traffic Wednesday, July 9, from 3 p.m. to midnight, which will affect parking on Johnson Avenue in front of the IG, Building 34, parking lot.

Community news briefsCommunity news briefsFourth of July gate update

Following the Caserma Ederle fire-works show July 3, Gate 2 (the Chapel Gate) will re-open from 11 p.m. until 12:30 a.m. to facilitate outbound ve-hicular traffic. This will be in addition to Gate 1 (the Main Gate), which will remain open as usual.

USAHC closureThe U.S. Army Health Center Vicenza will be closed beginning July 3 at 3:30 p.m. through July 7. The parking lot in front of the Health Center and the main entrance to the facility will be closed in preparation for the garrison Fourth of July celebration. Please use the entrance and parking area behind the health center during this time. From July 4-8, though barriers will still be in place, parking will be per-mitted in front of USAHC. The barriers will be removed July 8.

Shuttle bus stop changeIn coordination with the garrison’s Independence Day celebration, the Venice airport shuttle bus stop has been temporarily relocated from the Ederle Inn to the Golden Lion through the Fourth of July. Service will resume in front of the Ederle Inn July 5.

USAREUR BallThe U.S. Army Europe Formal Military Ball will take place July 26 beginning at 6 p.m. at the Stadthalle Hofheim, Chinonplatz 2, in Hofheim am Tau-nus, Germany. This year’s theme will be D-Day: Honoring the Past, Build-ing the Future. All members of the Army in Europe family — USAREUR, IMCOM, USARAF, DoDEA, AAFES and community leaders — are invited to attend. For information, click the link above. For tickets, on sale through July 9, call the 173rd Airborne Bri-gade S-1 at 637-4001.

American Red Cross classesThe American Red Cross will con-duct three CPR-AED first aid classes: July 12 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., July 16 from 6-8 p.m., and Aug. 2 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Course fee is $55, which includes materials. Advance registration is required. They will also conduct a First Aid and CPR Instructor


At the movies

Admission: 3D first run (*), adult, $8, under 12, $5.25; 3D second run, adult $7.50, under 12, $5; first run (*), adult, $6,

under 12, $3.25; second run, adult $5.50, under 12, $3. Advance tickets: On sale Monday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the

PX Food Court entrance, except on federal holidays. Up to 50 percent of seats will be on sale; the remainder go on sale one

hour before show time at the theater box office.Film ratings and reviews are available at www.imdb.com

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes A growing nation of genetically evolved apes led by Caesar is threatened by a band of humans, survivors of the devastating virus unleashed a decade earlier. They reach a fragile peace, but it proves short-lived as both sides are brought to the brink of a war to determine which species will dominate the Earth.

class Aug. 23-24; course fee is $250. Call 634-7089, 0444-71-7089 or stop by the office in Building 333 for details and to sign up.

Swim with the Cub ScoutsJoin the Cub Scouts of Pack 295 for swimming at the Villaggio pool July 10 starting at 1 p.m. Send email [email protected] for details.

ACAP becomes SFL TAPThe name of the Army Career and Alumni Program (ACAP) has changed to Soldier for Life Transition Assis-tance Program. Aside from the name change, it is business as usual. The Vicenza office is located in Build-ing 126, the former 173rd Airborne Brigade headquarters on Caserma Ederle, and is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For information call 634-7187/7188, 0444-71-7187/7188 or click the link above to reach them via email.

Volunteers for Women’s DayVolunteers are sought to support the observation of Women’s Equality Day Aug. 26. All are welcome. Call Master

Sgt. Rawlings at 634-6061 for details.

CFPB ruling for homeownersThe Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, other federal agencies and attorneys general in 49 states filed a proposed federal court order June 17 requiring SunTrust Mortgage, Inc., to provide $500 million in loss-miti-gation relief to underwater borrow-ers. The order also requires SunTrust to pay $40 million to approximately 48,000 homeowners who lost their homes to foreclosure due to “decep-tive and illegal mortgage servicing practices” pursuant to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Con-sumer Protection Act. The settlement administrator will contact eligible consumers who lost their homes due to foreclosure between Jan. 1, 2008, and Dec. 31, 2013. Consumers who think they may be affected can con-tact SunTrust at 1-800-634-7928 or by email at the SunTrust Mortgage, Inc. page at www.SunTrustMortgage.com

FERS and CSRS retirement briefingsThe Army Benefits Center-Civilian

(ABC-C) will provide retirement brief-ings for Federal Employees Retire-ment System (FERS) and Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) employees Aug. 19 and 21 via Defense Connect Online (DCO). FERS briefings will be held from 8 a.m. to noon, CSRS brief-ings will be held from 1-5 p.m. The target audience is federal employees within five years of retirement. Ses-sions will be limited to 150 attendees and will cover retirement eligibility, deposit/re-deposit consequences, survivor annuity elections, eligibility for continuing FEHB/FEGLI into retire-ment and the retirement applica-tion process. Advance registration is required. Click the link above to reach the CHRTAS site, and call 483-5844 or email [email protected]

Mosquito spraying dates setUSAG Vicenza DPW will conduct its summer ultra-low volume fogger mosquito spray program on Caserma Del Din July 23 from 6-9 p.m., and on Caserma Ederle July 24 from 6-9 p.m. Only one treatment will be conducted

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Ederle TheaterJuly 4 7 p.m. Earth to Echo (PG) * 10 p.m. Tammy (R) *July 5 3 p.m. Maleficent (PG) * 6 p.m. Tammy (R) * July 6 3 p.m. Earth to Echo (PG) * 6 p.m. X-Men: Days of Future Past (PG-13) *July 9 11 a.m. Tammy (R) * 7 p.m. Maleficent (PG) * July 10 7 p.m. X-Men: Days of Future Past (PG-13) *July 11 7 p.m. Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (PG-13) * 10 p.m. Deliver Us from Evil (R) *July 12 3 p.m. Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (PG-13) * 6 p.m. Deliver Us from Evil (R) * July 13 3 p.m. Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (PG-13) * 6 p.m. Deliver Us from Evil (R) *


for each date if weather conditions are good. In the event of inclement weather, spraying will be postponed to the following day. Community members are advised not to walk on the street if not necessary for about one hour after spraying because the treatment lingers in the air for that long. Call 634-8218 or 634 5446.

MPD Liaison closureThe MPD Liaison Office on Caserma Del Din will be closed until July 25. For military personnel actions during this time, go to the main office in Building 28. Office hours are Monday through Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Thursday from 1-4:30 p.m. Call 634-8511/6299/7973.

DISA email archivingThe Defense Information Systems Agency is deploy archiving for all DoD Enterprise Email users. Content and attachments contained in archived messages will not be altered and still be available for future reference.Read messages within a mailbox and sub-folders more than 120 days old will be archived. They will still appear in the mailbox or assigned folder as a message stub for future reference.How to access an archived messageDouble click an archived message stub in an inbox or sub-folder.The reader will be prompted to select an email certificate.Click the link contained in the mes-sage stub.

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The message will be read-only; to reply, forward or perform other tasks, the message must be downloaded by clicking the “message” link.For a detailed instructional guide, click the link above. For technical as-sistance, call your local service desk.

Marco Polo Airport Shuttle priorityWith the summer PCS season moving into high gear, the Central Process-ing Facility respectfully requests that community members observe the service priority order for use of the Marco Polo airport shuttle bus. First priority goes to those holding PCS/ETS orders; second priority is for TDY personnel; and third, personnel on emergency leave. Remaining seats will be filled on a space available basis for travelers on ordinary leave, leisure travel and meeting people or spon-sored newcomers. When taking or-dinary leave, please ensure you have an alternate means of transportation available in the event the shuttle bus is full due category precedence, which will be strictly enforced.

Medical BenvenutiNew to post? U.S. Army Health Clinic Vicenza invites all recent arrivals, military, family members and civilians, to attend a Medical Benvenuti orien-tation Tuesdays from 2:30-4:30 p.m. in Building 300 A (next to the Italian Mensa) to learn how to best manage health care in the community. Topics include Soldier and family medical services, Relay Health and Tricare on-line, how to make appointments and obtain pharmacy and referral services. All are welcome.

Del Din Night Bus serviceDel Din Night Bus service is avail-able every evening from 8:30-11:30 p.m. and from 8:30 p.m. until 3 a.m. Saturdays. Patrons can purchase the €2 ticket from the vending machine directly outside Del Din main gate. Maximum waiting time is 20 minutes. To check arrival times by SMS, send the following message to 342-411-2584: AIMS (space) 11150 (space) plus your ticket code number, which appears on your ticket. In a couple of minutes, you will receive an SMS with the bus arrival time. The Del Din bus stop code number is 11150.

Photo by Manuel Arguello

Right on targetKaleb Daniels takes aim during a Youth Center Summer Camp outing to Arcieri Saccisica in Padova June 25. Enrollment for weeks six through 10 begins July 9. Call 634-7659 or 0444-71-7659 for information.


Boxing invitationalUSAG Vicenza Sports, Fitness and Aquatics will host a Boxing Invitation-al July 12 at the Del Din Fitness Center. All boxers are invited to participate in this championship format event. Men’s Novice/Open bouts with 3-min-ute rounds and Women’s Novice/Open bouts with 2-minute rounds in all weight classes are on the program. The event is open to U.S. and Italian active duty service members assigned or attached to Vicenza and other ser-vice members on official orders. Sign up July 1. Click the link above.

Youth Center Summer CampsThe Youth Center invites youth in grades six through 12 to participate in its YC Summer Camps. The cost is $50 per week except week 10, which costs $200 and includes a trip to Croatia. Fees include daily activities, admission to parks, snacks and lunch. Enroll-ment for weeks 6-10 begins July 9. Enroll at CYSS Parent Central Services in Building 108 or click the link above to enroll online via Webtrac. Call 634-7659 or 0444-71-7659 for details.

VA benefits advisersThere are two Veterans Affairs ben-efits briefers on Caserma Ederle to assist service members, veterans and family members with questions about VA benefits, services and eligibility. They are located in Building 126, next to ACS and attached to the Educa-tion Center, and are available Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Get proper information and help accessing education, health care, compensation, life insurance, home loans and other benefits. Call 634-6694 or 0444-71-6694 or stop by for an appointment.

Pregnancy Test HoursU.S. Army Health Center Vicenza patients can now request pregnancy tests in Primary Care rather than at OB/GYN. Walk-in pregnancy test request hours are Monday through Wednesday and Friday from 9-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m.; and Thursday from 1-3 p.m. Patients are asked to wait for results in the Primary Care wait-ing area.

Camp DarbySunday Services

11:15 a.m.: Protestant worship and children’s serviceCatholic Mass: Please call the Chapel at 633-7267 to confirm times as they change depending on which priest celebrates Mass

Tuesday

9:30 a.m.: Protestant Women of the Chapel

Wednesday5:30 p.m.: Protestant Women of the Chapel5:15 p.m.: Protestant Men of the Chapel6:15 p.m.: Choir practice

For DMC activities call 633-7267

VicenzaSunday Services

9 a.m.: Mass, Sacrament of Reconcili-ation following Mass or during duty hours11 a.m.: Protestant worship1:30 p.m.: Gospel service5 p.m.: Contemporary Christian service

Tuesday

9 a.m.: Protestant Women of the Chapel6 p.m.: PMOC and PWOC Bible study. Dinner provided; no watch care

Wednesday

5:30 p.m.: Catholic choir practiceThursday

9:30 a.m.: St. Mark’s Catholic Women7:15 p.m.: Gospel service Bible study

Call 634-7519 or 0444-71-7519 for information on

Vicenza Chapel activities

Chapel activities

accepts submissionsEmail content for consideration by noon on Friday of the week

before publication. Click the link above.

Music activities at the chapel

Chaplain Crisis LineTo speak with a chaplain after duty hours, call 634-KARE (634-5273)

The Outlook Religious Activities page provides announcements and may offer perspectives to enhance spiritual or religious resiliency in support of Army Comprehensive Fitness programs. Comments regarding specific beliefs, practices or behaviors are strictly those of the author and do not convey endorsement by the U.S. government, the Department of Defense, the Army, Installation Management Command or the U.S. Army Garrison Vicenza.

Tuesday, 5 p.m.: Contemporary Praise band practiceWednesday, 6:45 p.m.: Gospel choir practiceThursday, 5:30 p.m.: Gospel choir rehearsal

Bahá’í Faith: Call 348-603-2283

Church of Christ: Call at 388-253-9749 or 324-623-7921 or send email: [email protected]

Jewish: Call 634-7519, 0444-71-7519 or 327-856-2191

Latter Day Saints: Young Men/Young Women meeting is every Tues-day at 6 p.m. at the Spiritual Fitness Center. Sunday services, 9:30 a.m. in Vicenza. Call 634-7897, 380-431-7633 or email [email protected]

Muslim: Call 634-7519 or 0444-71-7519

Trinity Church Vicenza: An Interna-tional Presbyterian Church (IPC) con-gregation. Call 328-473-2949 or email [email protected]

Vicenza Hospitality House: A good place for anyone — single Soldiers, men, women and couples — to enjoy food, fun and fellowship. Friday: Potluck dinner at 6:30 p.m. with Walk in the Word following. Call 0444-581-427 for more informa-tion or if you need transportation.

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