Service members and families are subject to

frequent moves and changes of duty station. Getting

oriented to a new environment quickly can be

difficult. Gratefully, the American Red Cross is

available to support you anywhere you may go.

Volunteering is a great way to connect with your

local community, make new friends, and learn new

skills all while supporting service members and

families.

If you are a current American Red Cross

volunteer (active within the last 90 days), and you

would like to volunteer after a PCS move, get in

contact with the local Red Cross station or chapter.

While each station and chapter may require

additional considerations the following generally

applies. Obtain your current volunteer file and

ensure your Volunteer Connection Account is up to

date. You will not have to complete the Red Cross

orientation again, but may have to complete local

orientations. Your background check will need to be

resubmitted if it has been more than 6 months since

your last background check.

If you are not a current volunteer please

consider contributing to the American Red Cross

financially and through blood donation. Or be a

digital advocate by promoting American Red Cross

events on social media.

On the following pages of this newsletter you

will find additional information specific to three key

locations for PCS moves amongst the Bamberg

community. The American Red Cross relies on the

continued support of its volunteers to complete the

mission of preventing and alleviating human suffering

in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of

volunteers and the generosity of donors. Please

continue to support the mission of the American Red

Cross wherever you may journey.

May 2, 16, and 30: Volunteer and Staff Meeting (1200-1300)

May 3 and 17: Red Cross Volunteer Orientation (1000-1200)

May 7: Blood Drive at FFF (1000May 7: Blood Drive at FFF (1000--1500) 1500)

May 10: CPR/First Aid/AED class (0900 - 1100)

May 22: Annual Volunteer Recognition Ceremony (1130May 22: Annual Volunteer Recognition Ceremony (1130--1330)1330)

Volunteer Highlight This month we would like to highlight Rita Haynie. Rita has been with

Bamberg American Red Cross since January 2013. Rita is always excited

to jump into new projects, and volunteers in a variety of aspects.

Currently Rita helps to maintain our online volunteer connection

resources, volunteers with the Little Junior Program by teaching Scrubby

Bear and Basic Aid Training courses, and completes organizational and

administrative tasks. Rita is fluent in German and proficient in Spanish,

and she is able to utilize her language skills in facilitating emergency

messaging communications for service members and their families. This

month Rita will be adding health clinic clerical work to her already diverse

volunteer resume. The Bamberg Office truly appreciates Rita’s skills,

continuing support, and ever positive attitude.

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Baumholder American Red Cross By Brenda Culp Bamberg American Red Cross Chairman of Volunteers

The American Red Cross Baumholder Office is staffed by Station Manager, Jason Marshall, who has been with the Red

Cross for 9 years and has been deployed 3 times to Iraq, Kuwait, and Djibouti; and Field Office Assistant, Kailey Baer,

who is in her first year with the Red Cross. Baumholder has several volunteer positions available including Health and Safety instructors, office and special events volunteers, and in the Health/Dental/Veterinary Clinics. Volunteer

orientations are held every first and third Wednesday of the month at 9:00 AM or scheduled as needed. If you are currently a volunteer please collect your file from the Bamberg Office and ensure your Volunteer Connection account is

current. The Baumholder Office hosts the following classes;

Adult/Infant/Child - First Aid/CPR/AED

Instructor class

Wilderness First Aid Course

The American Red Cross Baumholder Office is often involved in other community events including the monthly 5K

Community Runs, youth events, and blood drives. The Baumholder Office is located in the Health Clinic in Building 8747 next to ACS. Office hours are Monday - Friday from 0800-1630. Phone numbers CIV 0678361760 or

DSN 314-485-1760. www.Facebook.com/ARCBaumholder. The Baumholder American Red Cross looks forward to

meeting you.

Baumholder Fun Facts

Baumholder post was constructed in 1937 as a result of German rear armament. The Third Reich was looking

for an area with appropriate terrain to be a large military training area and Baumholder was the choice. The government appropriated over 22,000 acres, displacing about 842 families from 14 different villages around

Baumholder, and resettled these families in the surrounding areas. After the resettlement of families was completed, construction began immediately.

3,000 laborers worked rapidly and by 1938, 20 houses, an Officer's camp with post headquarters, a

quartermaster depot and separate barracks for each company were completed. Large numbers of German and

Austrian units were trained in Baumholder after WWII began in 1939. The year 1944 brought allied bombing raids on the post, in which several buildings and the rail yards were badly damaged. Baumholder surrendered

to the Americans in March 1945 without a fight, after abandoning previous plans for defense. From July 1945 until 1951, French military units occupied the area.

In 1951, Americans took over the larger part of post and with the help of German workers erected dwellings

for American families. Schools, churches, clubs, and warehouses were also built at this time. Baumholder is

now the home for one of the largest concentration of combat Soldiers outside the United States. Besides the main post, it consists of one sub-community and is populated by more than 13,000 American Soldiers, Airmen,

Civilians and family members. Town Partnerships: Warcq, Ardennes, France and Delaware, Ohio, USA

Click here to read a great resource from MWR for military families relocating to Baumholder

Grafenwoehr and Vilseck American Red Cross

By Brenda Culp Bamberg American Red Cross Chairman of Volunteers

These sister stations are staffed by Mark A. Hooper, Senior Station Manager (Vilseck) and Tammie Pech, Asstant Station Manager (Grafenwoehr). Mark started working for the American Red Cross in 2000 at Fort Eustis, VA as an

Assistant Station Manager. Since then he has been on the move holding positions in Heidelberg, Germany; Schweinfurt, Germany; Camp Red Cloud, Korea; Darmstadt, Germany; and Fort Drum, NY. Mark has supported our

service members in numerous deployments including Bosnia in 2001, Iraq in 2003-2004, and Bagram in 2007-2008 &

2012. Tammie started volunteering for the Red Cross over 7 years ago. Tammie began working for the Red Cross in 2008 as a Public Relations/Event Specialist and became the Regional Communications Officer of Iowa in 2011.

Tammie was also a National Red Cross disaster spokesperson and deployed to 12 large scale disasters. Her passion for the Red Cross led her to Service to the Armed Forces this January.

Volunteer Opportunities: -5/10k walk/runs -office volunteers -casework volunteers -cooking dinner with the USO -Partnering with the Warrior Transition Unit -Fundraising -H&S Instructors -MEDDAC -DENTAC

Volunteer Orientations: Vilseck -1st Wednesday of each month, Grafenwoehr -3rd Tuesday of each month

Heath and Safety: -CPR/First-Aid/AED -Babysitting -Instructor training -Wilderness First Aid -Pet First Aid/CPR.

Contact Information: Vilseck Rose Barracks Building 162. Grafenwoehr Building 150. Chairman of Volunteers, Ms. Maggie Lynn DSN 475-1760 or CIV 0964-183-1760 or maggie.lynn@redcross.org. Check out the Facebook page.

Fun Facts about Grafenwoehr

Town was founded in the 9th century and the inhabitants and town belonged to nobles

from Schweinfurt, Bamberg, and Leuchtenberg.

In 1907, Prince Luitpold, regent of the Kingdom of Bavaria, selected the area near Grafenwöhr as the place

best suited for training of the Bavarian Army. The first artillery round was fired in the training area at 0800 hours on June 30, 1910. Throughout World War I, from 1914-1918, the area was used for training and

equipping of combat units. After the end of the war, the Berlin High Command used Grafenwöhr Training area for the 100,000 man German army.

On 5 and 8 April 1945, the camp and town were subjected to Allied air raids. On 20 April 1945, the last

German Commander of the training area surrendered to the American forces. After World War II it became an

important Cold War training site for the United States Army and allied forces. Armed Forces Network (AFN) Bavaria broadcasts from the Grafenwöhr Training Area. Bavarian Times

Magazine provides news, shopping, dining and other information about the Grafenwohr area.

Fun Facts about Vilseck

The town is geographically separate from a nearby large American military base known as Rose Barracks but

more commonly referred to as Vilseck. The base, built in 1937-1938, was captured during World War II; it was previously known as Südlager.

Its name comes from the location of a castle built in 920. Eck is the German word for corner. The Vils river

has a tight bend where the Burg is located. Thus, the name Vilseck.

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Monday-Friday (0800– 1630)

DSN (314) 469-1760

CIV (0951) 300-1760

Emergency Communication Messages (Toll Free US only)

From DSN 94-877-272-7337

Commercial +1-877-272-7337

Vicenza American Red Cross By Brenda Culp Bamberg American Red Cross Chairman of Volunteers

The American Red Cross Vicenza Office is staffed by Wade Walrond, Senior Station Manager; Renee Scholle, Assistant Station Manager; Kym-Marie Price, Field Office Assistant; and over 130 volunteers led by an active Advisory Council.

This team works to assist the diverse needs of the military community of Caserma Ederle.

Volunteer Opportunities: -Health & Safety Instructors and Instructor Trainers -US Army Health Clinic in both

administrative and clinical settings -Dental Clinic -Vet Clinic -Red Cross office as emergency message caseworkers –Red Cross Office administrative assistant –Special projects volunteers -Youth volunteers high school club -Next

Dental Apprenticeship Program is expected to start in September and is a 6-month hands-on training

program.

Volunteer Orientation: First Tuesday of the month from 1300-1500

Health and Safety: -First Aid/CPR/AED -Babysitter’s Training -Pet First Aid –Other courses “on demand”

On June 29, Red Cross National Societies from multiple countries will participate in the “Fiaccolata” – a torchlight

processional commemorating the birth of the Red Cross Movement in Solferino, Italy. Registration is only 5 Euro/person. Please contact the Vicenza Office to register.

Contact Information- Bldg 333, right next door to the Health Clinic DSN 314-634-7089, Commercial Phone

+39-0444-71-7089, via Facebook (www.facebook.com/ARCVicenza), or by email at vicenza@redcross.org.

Fun Facts About Vicenza

Vicenza is Italy’s 3rd

largest industrial centre.

One-fifth of Italy’s gold and jewelry is made in Vicenza.

Encompasses the “City of Palladio” which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site thanks to Palladian Villas and the Teatro Olimpico

In 1965, Caserma Ederle became the headquarters for the Southern European Task Force, which includes the 173d Airborne Brigade

Twin Sister Cities: Annecy, France, Pforzheim, Germany and Cleveland, Ohio, USA