Franconia News 20 April 2012

Vol. No. IX, Issue 15

Serving the Franconia Military Community — Ansbach, Bamberg and Schweinfurt

Franconia News April 20, 2012

The

This week in the Franconia News … In USAG Ansbach: STRONG B.A.N.D.S., pg. 6; www.ansbach.army.mil In USAG Schweinfurt: Kinderfest, pg. 16 www.schweinfurt.army.mil In USAG Bamberg: Military Kids Day, pg. 19 www.bamberg.army.mil

Middle School Club Beyond Seeks Out Adventures

Story and photos by Terence Petoske

Club Beyond took seventeen Middle School students to Durbuy, Belgium for Middle School Adventure Camp over Spring Break. The trip was par-

tially sponsored by the Ansbach Spouses' and Civilians' Club. The students engaged in activities from ropes course to rock-climbing to caving., as well as roasting marshmallows over a camp fire in the eve-ning. The group, which was accompanied by four leaders, was joined by nine other military communities from Europe. In their sessions the stu-dents were able to deal with such issues as honesty, integrity and trust, and were able to engage in safe and frank discussions about their faith.

http://www.schweinfurt.army.mil/

http://www.bamberg.army.mil/index.asp

2 April 20, 2012 The Franconia News

Col. Kelly J. Lawler, USAG Ansbach Commander

Bianca Sowders, Community Relations Officer/Editor

Public Affairs Office — 468-1600 or 0981-183-1600

The Franconia News is an authorized electronic newsletter for members of the Department of Defense.

Contents are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, or the Depart-

ment of the Army. The editorial content of this publication is the responsibility of the USAG Ansbach PAO.

The appearance of advertising in this publication, including inserts or supplements, does not constitute

endorsement of the products or services advertised by the U.S. Army. Everything advertised in this publi-

cation will be made available for purchase, use, or patronage without regard to race, color, religion, sex,

national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation, or any other non-merit factor of

the purchaser, user, or patron.

By U.S. Army Europe Public Affairs

HEIDELBERG, GERMANY — April is Sexual Assault Aware-ness Month, as a part of the Army’s commitment to eliminating incidents of sexual assault, U.S. Army Europe will be educating Soldiers, federal civilian employees and family members through Bystander Intervention Training.

Mike Domish will host the event, adding a different approach to sexual assault/harassment training. This approach to sexual assault awareness addresses consent, healthy dating, sexual assault awareness and what is often labeled as a “silent” issue into an engaging and thought-provoking training event.

The intent of the training is to foster a dialogue about dating, consent, and sexual assault prevention. Achieving cultural change of the Army’s sexual assault prevention strategy in-cludes helping change the participant’s attitude and behavior and decrease the acceptance of rape myths, to include victim blaming.

Training will be held on the following dates and locations:

U.S. Army Europe focuses on prevention during sexual

awareness month

April 27, 2012 Ansbach, Germany

May 02, 2012 Bamberg, Germany

May 03, 2012 Schweinfurt, Germany

By C. Todd Lopez

WASHINGTON (Army News Service, March 20, 2012) -- A new website championed by the Army is aimed squarely at Soldiers ready to leave the service, to help them find jobs that best match their knowledge, skil ls, abil i t ies and interests. The website, www.h2h.jobs , for "Hero 2 Hired", or H2H, is part of a larger, ongoing Army effort to make easier for Soldiers the tran-sition from military life to civilian life.

The Hero 2 Hired site includes more than 3 million real-time job listings, said Col. Edward D. Mason, chief, Army transition policy initiative, who also said the "jobs are all relatively fresh and new." The colonel said the site uses an algorithm to weed out "stale jobs."

The site allows Soldiers to search in a particular zip code or city for jobs, using their military occupational specialty as criteria for the search. A search in Kansas City, Mo., for jobs that might be suitable for a soon-to-be-separating infantryman yields 42 avail-able jobs, for instance.

The site also provides "career recommendations" to Soldiers, based on their Military Occupational Specialty, or MOS. A search on the site for careers that might be suitable for an infantryman yields results like "police identification and records officers," "aircraft cargo handling supervisors," and "correctional officers and jailers."

The site actually returns 25 career recommendations for that search, and includes average national pay for each as well as projected number of openings available in each field and growth potential.

Hero 2 Hired website aims to transform heroes to hired civilians

Continued on next page ….

3 April 20, 2012 Serving the Franconia Military Community — Ansbach, Bamberg and Schweinfurt

By Troy Darr HEIDELBERG, Germany – Installation Management Command Europe announced the winners of the 2012 Best Warrior Competi-tion in a ceremony here April 17. Staff Sgt. Robert C. Donovan from U.S. Army Garrison Baden-Wuerttemberg Directorate of Emergency Services and Spc. Shaq-uana S. Taylor from USAG Stuttgart Religious Support Office are the Best Warrior Noncommissioned Officer and Soldier of the Year. The Best Warrior Competition, held in Grafenwöhr April 2-5, con-sisted of a number of warrior tasks and drills including an Army Physical Fitness Test, marksmanship, an essay and written ex-amination, a 12-mile foot march with a 35-pound rucksack, warrior tasks and drills, day and night land navigation, and an appear-ance before a board of brigade command sergeants major. “This has been a long and grueling competition, one that has tested both these Soldiers physical and mental strength and en-durance,” said Command Sgt. Maj. Barry Maieritsch, IMCOM Europe. “I commend all of you for your efforts during this competi-tion.” During the ceremony both winners were awarded Army Achieve-ment Medals by Kathleen Marin, IMCOM Europe region director. “The Best Warrior Competition brings together the best of the best… those for whom good enough is never enough,” said Marin. “You Soldiers and noncommissioned officers have strived not just to excel, but to inspire, understanding that leading by example is not only the right thing to do, but essential to a strong Army family. I am inspired by meeting you all here today, and I want to person-ally thank you for that.” Donovan and Taylor will represent IMCOM Europe at the National Capital Region Competition in San Antonio, Texas, April 22-26.

Representing the other garrisons at the Europe-level competition were:

* Staff Sgt. Ryan J. Barnard, USAG Grafenwöhr

* Staff Sgt. Stephen B. Cribben, USAG Wiesbaden

* Staff Sgt. Victor M. Ortiz Jr., USAG Stuttgart

* Staff Sgt. Francisco Sandoval, USAG Ansbach

* Staff Sgt. Howard Woodberry III, USAG Vicenza

* Sgt. Anthony C. Oddo, USAG Benelux

* Spc. Jonathan S. Ellis, USAG Benelux

* Spc. LaJaune A. Scott, USAG Baden-Württemberg

IMCOM Europe names ‘Best Warriors’

U.S. Army photo by Danyel Burgett, VISE Media Spc. Shaquana S. Taylor from USAG Stuttgart and Staff Sgt. Robert C. Donovan from U.S. Army Garrison Baden-Wuerttemberg are the Best Warrior Soldier of the Year and Noncommissioned Officer.

The site also includes a "career path exploration" option that in-volves a 14-question test for Soldiers to answer to identify career choices they might not have thought about before. "A lot of people think if you were a truck driver in the Army, you need to be a truck driver outside," Mason said. "Well, maybe you don't want to drive trucks. And not everybody that has been in infantry needs to be security guard."

The test "qualifies your interests and identifies career fields you may be more interested in," Mason said. Also on the site is the option to develop and post a resume so that the 50,000 employ-ers who have vowed to hire veterans can find the most classified separating service members.

According to Army officials, more than 130,000 Soldiers sepa-rated last year. For Soldiers preparing to separate, the Army is looking for ways to smooth the transition, said Mason. The H2H website is just one part of the Army's plans to recreate the proc-ess to transition Soldiers out of the Army.

Mason said the Army's re-engineering of the transition process makes it a "commander's program." That, he said, puts more re-sponsibility on leadership to ensure Soldiers are involved in transi-tion programs.

"The commanders are responsible for tracking their people," Ma-son said. Previously, Soldiers slated to leave the Army might have "fallen through the cracks." Now, Mason said, "we are trying to put discipline into the process. And move it from attendance, to mak-ing it an outcomes-based program."

The transition process, Mason said, will begin a year before a Soldier's end-of-service date and will ensure ample time to pro-vide Soldiers with the greatest opportunity for success after their military service.

When Soldiers become successful as civilians, Mason said, that's good also for the Army. "Soldiers will be great ambassadors for the Army, and that helps sustain the all-volunteer force."

… Continued from previous page Hero 2 Hired ….

Was ist los in Franken?

4 April 20, 2012

Asparagus Season is here

The asparagus season in the area has officially begun; in Franco-

nia alone about 250 asparagus farmers harvest the “white gold”

as it is also called. The white asparagus and later in the month the

green version is available at many supermarkets, vending booths

along the road or straight from your local farmer. The season

traditionally ends on 24 June, St. Johannis Day.

Frühlingsfest in Nürnberg

The Nürnberg Spring Volksfest, the largest one in Northern Bava-

ria, is still ongoing at the Festplatz near the Dutzendteich

(Bayernstraße) until April 22. For details and program information

check www.volksfest-nuernberg.de

Garden Fair in Bad Windsheim

The annual garden fair in the outdoor area of the Kur & Kongress-

Center Bad Windsheim (Erkenbrechtallee 2) takes place on April

21 & 22. Doors are open on Saturday from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and

Sunday 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Skate Night Schweinfurt

Schweinfurt is hosting a skate night on April 21, starting at 6 p.m.

throughout the downtown area; starting point is the Aposto on the

market.. Skates and boards are welcome; music and food will be

provided, as well as a locker area for extra shoes. Registration is

not necessary and admission is free! For more information go to

www.skate-night-schweinfurt.de or

www.facebook.com/skatenightschweinfurt.

Leutschacher Weinfest in Feucht

The annual wine fest in Feucht with the Austrian partner city

Leutschach takes place on April 21, starting with a wine tasting

and music at 10 a.m. to noon at Sparkassenplatz; in the evening

at 7:30 p.m. the wine fest continues with a dance at the Karl-

Schoderer-Halle (Segersweg 9). Tables can be reserved in the

Bürgerbüro Feucht at 09128 – 91670.

Oldie Music Night in Wolframs-Eschenbach

The annual „Oldie-Rock’n’Roll-Music Night“ in Wolframs-

Eschenbach happens this weekend on Saturday, April 21, in sev-

eral locations in Wolframs-Eschenbach and Merkendorf, starting

between 8 and 8:30 p.m. A shuttle bus will take party goers to and

from remote locations.

Fürth Runs Again

The annual Fürther Stadtlauf (city run) with entertainment for the

audience, t-shirts and awards for participants takes place down-

town on April 22; the first race (for children) begins at 10:30 a.m.,

the main race starts at 1:15 p.m. For more information and regis-

tration go to www.fuerthlauf.de

Day of the Beer

Bamberg is celebrating the Tag des Bieres (Day of the Beer) on

April 23 in many different locations around the pedestrian zone

downtown; available will be not only Bamberg”s specialty, the

smoked Rauchbier, but also Weißbier, Pils and many more. For

more information on the event go to www.bamberg.info For a cur-

rent train schedule check www.bahn.de

State Garden Show in Bamberg

Every year the Bavarian State Garden Show – Landesgarten-

schau - is located in a different city; this year it is Bamberg! The

town creates a spectacular park-like garden world that is open for

several months: opening day is April 26; visitors will be taken

through the planting seasons until October 7. All day tickets for

adults are 15 Euros, children 6 – 17 pay 3 Euros and children 5

and under enter for free. The Park & Ride Breitenau parking lot is

located at Zeppelinstraße 2 in Bamberg; a shuttle bus provides

transport to the entry gates. There is no parking available directly

at the site. Detailed information is available at

www.bamberg2012.de

New Orleans Music Festival in Wendelstein

Enjoy Southern style music like Jazz, Blues, Gospel, Brass Music,

Rhythm and Blues, Cajun, Zydeco, Rock 'n' Roll and Soul in Fran-

conia! The New Orleans Music Festival in Wendelstein takes

place April 27 – May 6. Detailed information can be found at

http://jazzfestival.wendelstein.de

Walpurgifest in Uffenheim

The town of Uffenehim is celebrating the traditional Walpurgifest

on April 27 – May 1. There will be a fest tent and rides at the Fest-

platz.

Little Venice comes to Nürnberg

The annual Venetian Market in Nürnberg is scheduled for April 27

– May 6; experience Italian life style with Italian food, Venetian

masks and gondola rides on the Pegnitz River. A mask parade

like at "Carnevale di Venezia" takes place on April 28, starting at 2

p.m. at the Liebesinsel and proceeding towards the old part of

town. More details are available at www.venezianischermarkt.de

The Franconia News

By Bianca Sowders

http://www.volksfest-nuernberg.de/

http://www.skate-night-schweinfurt.de

http://www.facebook.com/skatenightschweinfurt

http://www.fuerthlauf.de/index.php

http://www.bamberg.info/veranstaltungen/tag_des_bieres-46329-3314421/

http://www.bahn.de

5 April 20, 2012

Kinder Fest in Schwabach

The Schwabacher Kinderkirchweih takes place April 27 – May 1

at Königsplatz/Martin-Luther-Platz with rides and attractions for

the kids; opening hours are 11 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Jazz Time in Ansbach

The Ansbach Tourist Office recommends a jazz concert with the

Swinging Fireballs coming up on April 27 at the Orangerie in Ans-

bach. The concerts begins at 8 p.m.; tickets for 19 Euros are

available at the Tourist Office in the Stadthaus (Johann-Sebastian

-Bach-Platz 1, 0981-51 243)

Tickets for Ansbach Open

Tickets for the popular Ansbach Open Air Concert on Sep 2 are

available now at the Tourist Office in the Stadthaus (Johann-

Sebastian-Bach-Platz 1, 0981-51 243). The concert will feature

the Australian Pink Floyd Show, the only cover band officially car-

rying Pink Floyd’s name, and Max Raabe & Palast Orchester.

The appearance of advertising in this publica-

tion, including inserts, supplements, and exter-

nal web links, does not constitute endorsement

of the listed products or services by the U.S.

Army.


Was ist los in Franken?

The Franconia News 6 April 20, 2012

U.S. Army Garrison Ansbach

SAN ANTONIO, March 28, 2012 -- The U.S. Army will again use the Strong B.A.N.D.S. campaign to promote Soldier and Family fitness and community well-being by showcasing garrison physical activities during National Physical Fitness and Sports Month in May.

Strong B.A.N.D.S. promotes healthy physi-cal activity by Soldiers, Families and Civil-ians at organized events across the Army. "It's all about enhancing community resil-iency," said Darrell Manuel, Army Sports director and program manager for Strong B.A.N.D.S. "What started last year as a sports and fitness event now has been expanded to include Child, Youth and School Services; Outdoor Recreation; Adaptive and Inclusive Recreation; Librar-ies and Warrior Transition units participat-ing."

B.A.N.D.S. stands for Balance, Activity, Nutrition, Determination and Strength -- all key components of overall well-being. A

program of the U.S. Army Installation Man-agement Command, Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation directorate, the campaign is designed to energize and in-spire community members to live a healthy lifestyle.

"With the success of the campaign last year, garrisons are excited and energized about being a part of this year's event," said Manuel. "We have the opportunity like never before for the garrisons to showcase all the great programs and facilities avail-able to Soldiers and Families." Fifty-nine garrisons participated last year, and together conducted 200 classes, com-petitions and running events. The promo-tion involved 25,000 participants world-wide.

The garrisons will give black and gold wrist-bands to participants of their activities dur-ing the promotion. The black represents determination and the gold, achievement.

Soldier athletes from the Army's World Class Athlete Program will be featured as campaign ambassadors representing the best in physical fitness and sports in the Army.

Family and MWR customers, regardless of whether or not their garrison is participat-ing, have a chance to participate through the Strong B.A.N.D.S. webpage at http://www.ArmyMWR.com/strongbands, by leav-ing comments, uploading photos and win-ning prizes. The page will also list health and fitness events scheduled at each garri-son.

"Fitness is a state of mind," said Manuel. "If you think healthy, participate in healthy activities, you're on the right track to stay healthy. We care for the Soldiers and Fami-lies who have endured some much for so long. The Strong B.A.N.D.S. Campaign promotes physical fitness, well-being and more importantly a resilient lifestyle."

Strong B.A.N.D.S. Campaign Promotes Fitness, Resiliency

By Robert Dozier, U.S. Army Installation Management Command

Strong B.A.N.D.S. In USAG Ansbach:

RUN & GUN 5K Event: The event is one of the annual fun run events conducted by the sports & fitness department This year’s event is dedicated to the STRONG B.A.N.D.S program to energize and inspire the USAG Ansbach commu-nity. By doing so, we intend to instill a healthy lifestyle and support resil-iency while practicing a balanced lifestyle. The event takes place on Sat-urday, May 19 at the Urlas/Shipton Soldier Lake Gazebo starting at 10 a.m.

Aerobic Fitness Classes: May Madness US Army Garrison Ansbach MWR Sports & Fitness offers more than 35 aerobic classes per week at both Katterbach & Storck Physical Fitness centers. May Madness offers fitness incentives to include the following: Each patron participating in three aerobic classes per week will earn a STRONG B.A.N.D.S wrist band and an opportunity to enter into the daily STRONG B.A.N.D.S giveaways. Furthermore, patrons who purchase a 20-Class Punch Card during the month of May Madness will receive 4 STRONG B.A.N.D.S wrist bands. Classes can be attended at both Kat-terbach and Storck Physical Fitness Center.

Massage and Personal Training Packages: US Army Garrison Ansbach MWR Sports & Fitness offers massage therapist and personal training services with varying packages. To pro-mote a healthy and balanced lifestyle choices, each patron purchasing a massage session and a personal training package will receive STRONG B.A.N.D.S wrist bands to energize and inspire their dedication while celebrating the National Sports and Fitness Month. Both massage ses-sions and personal training packages can be purchased and used at both Katterbach and Storck Physical Fitness Center.

The Franconia News

8 April 20, 2012


DoDEA offers a 4-week, half-day Summer Enrichment Program

for Space-Required, tuition paying DoDDS and eligible DDESS

students who are currently in grades K-8. This program features

an academic-enrichment curriculum emphasizing math and lan-

guage arts. It is not a remedial program but is designed to sup-

port and reinforce student learning through engaging, high-

interest activities. The program runs Monday through Friday for

four weeks, from 9am to noon. Neither transportation nor lunch is

provided. The program will run 25 June -20 July from 0900-1200.

E n r o l l m e n t d e a d l i n e i s 2 5 A P R I L 2 0 1 2 !

Contact your school counselor for enrollment forms and more

information.

Summer Enrichment with DoDEA:

The Franconia News

9 April 20, 2012

School Information: Unit 28614

APO, AE 09177

DSN: 467-2808/2809

CIV: 09802-83 2808/2809

FAX: 09802-1496

EMAIL ABSENCES TO:

[email protected]

School Website:

http://www.ansb-hs.eu.dodea.edu/

Main Office Hours of Operation:

Monday—Friday, 0730-1600

All DODDS—Europe employees may be reached via the follow-ing email format:

[email protected]

DATES TO REMEMBER

April 19 Parent Teacher Conferences.

Students dismissed at 11:30

20 Students dismissed @ 11:30 Casing Ceremony

22-27 STEMposium

May 12 Prom

28 Memorial Day = no school

April 20 is a half day for students to honor the

12th

Combat Aviation Brigade Color Casing

Ceremony. Students will be released at 11:30.

ANSBACH MIDDLE HIGH SCHOOL

Registration April 18

8 a.m. - 3 p.m. @ Illesheim Elementary School

11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. @ Ansbach Middle High School (Library)

Register your children early, so the school can assess the

number of teachers needed next school year.

April 19 is a half day for students due to Par-

ent Teacher Conferences which will begin at

11:30 am and continue till 3:00 pm. Students

will be dismissed at 11:30.


SPECIAL NOTICE FOR PARENTS

As warm weather approaches, the AMHS need your assistance in ensuring your student is dressed appropriately for school in the

morning. Here is a quick run-down of the dress code as the weather turns warm:

All skirts and shorts must be longer than finger tips with or without leggings or tights

Shirts must be worn appropriately on the shoulder with undergarments covered

Muscle or undershirts are not allowed

Holes in jeans which expose skin must be below finger tips

The Ansbach Middle High School Dress Code applies to all DODEA sponsored events including athletic events and after school activities.

A dress code violation will require the offending student to change clothes and a discipline referral. Please refer to pages 36-37 of the Ansbach Middle High

School Handbook for further information.

Parents : If you have any of the Class A Officer pants that you don’t know what to do with, send them to AMHS

to the JROTC department. They will dispose of them for you---for a good cause.

mailto:[email protected]

USAG Ansbach Newsbriefs …..


Fun Fest for Kids

Apr. 21: Celebrate Month of the Military Child with this family Fun

Fest at the Katterbach Child Development Center, Youth Center

and School Age Center. Fun activities including centers Open

Houses from 11-2 p.m. Start the morning off with the Opening

Ceremony of CYSS Sports Spring Season at the Katterbach Ball

Field at 8:30 a.m. DSN 467-2533, CIV 09802-83-2533.

Snow Shovels

Attention Housing Residents: Spring

is here and you obviously don't need

to shovel snow anymore:) Please

return any borrowed snow shovels

and unopened, unused bags of salt

to Self Help, so they can be properly

stored for the next winter season.

BOSS BBQ

May 1: Meet your fellow Soldiers and have a free lunch with

games, music and a chance to win a smart phone or AAFES gift

card. 11-1 p.m. Von Steuben Community Activity Center on Bis-

marck. Special thanks to our sponsors TKS and USAA. DSN 467-

2921, CIV 09802-83-2921.

Two Castle Tour

Neuschwanstein and Linderhof on May 5:

Two famous castles of King Ludwig. Transportation only: $45/

adults, $35/children. Pre-register at Outdoor Recreation. DSN 467

-3225, CIV 09802-83-3225.

Bikes Rule!

Fränkisches Weinland on May 6:

No autos on this road trip! Enjoy a relaxed pace or go for distance

along these scenic roadways lined with vendors selling cake, cof-

fee, beer and more. Inline skaters are also welcome. Transporta-

tion only: $29/adults, $19/children. Transportation/equipment: $35/

adults, $25/children. Pre-register at Outdoor Recreation. DSN 467

-3225, CIV 09802-83-3225.

Spring Clean- Up

Every year USAG Ansbach conducts Spring Clean-Up in order to

recover from winter, prepare for upcoming outdoor activities asso-

ciated with spring and enhance the overall cleanliness and ap-

pearance of our living and work areas.

Units, directors and special staff will conduct indoor and outdoor

clean-up and general housekeeping of professional areas and

living quarters on April 23 & 24.

Residents are encouraged to clean their quarters as well. Bulk

items, like old furniture, can be placed by the curb if you live in

government housing. Off-post residents need to take their bulk

items to their local recycling yards.


USAG Ansbach Newsbriefs ...

EFMP Bowling

May 6: For those enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member

Program with Army Community Service. 5-7 p.m. at the

Storck Bowling Center. For more info: DNS 467-2883, CIV

09802-83-2883.

FRG Childcare Night

May 9 & 18: Offered at no cost for mission-related meetings.

6:30-8:30 p.m. Make reservations at least 2 weeks in ad-

vance to CYSS Outreach Services Director: DNS 467-2617,

CIV 09802-83-2617.

Love & Logic Parenting

Apr. 26: Learn healthy ways to establish effective control with

love and trust. 10-12 p.m. Katterbach Yellow Ribbon Room.

Register with ACS Family Advocacy: DSN 467-2516, CIV

09802-83-2516.

ACS Newborn Network

May 2: Learn the basics of caring for your newborn and so-

cialize with other new moms. 1-2 p.m. Register with Army

Community Service Family Advocacy: DSN 467-2516, CIV

09802.83.2516.

Textile Craft Classes

May 5: Sewing, quilting and craft projects for ages 12+, chil-

dren 18 years and younger must be accompanied by an

adult. 11-2 p.m. Sign up one week in advance. For more in-

formation contact: DSN 468-7627, CIV 0981-183-7627.

Children’s Art Classes

May 3: Classes include bead necklace making, kid’s crochet,

friendship painting, t-shirt painting, sewing and more. Fees for

supplies, children 18 years and younger must be accompa-

nied by an adult. 3-5 p.m. Sign up one week in advance. For

more information contact: DSN 468-7627, CIV 0981-183-

7627.

Countdown Craft

May 5: Create a craft every month to send to your downrange

Soldier. All ages, sign up one month in advance. 1-5 p.m. Sign

up one week in advance. For more information contact: DSN

468-7627, CIV 0981-183-7627.

German American Friendship Fishing

Apr. 22: A Soldiers Lake annual event with great

door prizes and trophies awarded to the top anglers.

7-12 p.m. $15. Drawing and prizes. For information

contact Outdoor Recreation: DSN 467-3225, CIV

09802-83-3225.

ACS Stress & Anger Management

May 8: Manage the tough times and better control your an-

ger. Sign up with Army Community Service: DSN 467-2883,

CIV 09802-83-2883 and DSN 467-4555, CIV 09841-83-4555.

14

Katterbach Movie Theater

FRI APR 20 –

SAT APR 21 –

SUN APR 22–

Storck Movie Theater

SAT APR 21 –

SUN APR 22 –

This Weekend in Ansbach and Illesheim Post Theaters …

The Franconia News April 20, 2012

4 p.m. Wrath Of The Titans (PG-13) 1st Run

7 p.m. Safe House (R)

3 p.m. Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (PG)

7 p.m. The Hunger Games (PG-13) 1st Run

4 p.m. Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (PG)

7:30 p.m. Safe House (R)

6 p.m. The Hunger Games (PG-13) 1st Run

15 April 20, 2012

U.S. Army Garrison Schweinfurt


Story and photo by Margaret Gotheridge CAMP ROBERTSON, Germany — The commander of the Ger-man infantry and Germany’s only infantry school met with U.S. Army officials April 12 to observe the landscape and attributes of the local training area here. Brig. Gen. Günter Engel, commander of the German Infantry and the German Infantry School in Hammelburg, joined members of Schweinfurt’s Training Support Center team at the Pfändhausen local training area, commonly referred to as the LTA. “Usually once a quarter the LTA has been used by the German military forces for pre-deployment training,” said Michael Cormier, a partnership officer who for years has helped organize combined training between the Americans and Germans. Pfaendhausen, sometimes known as Area Mike, is the 6,000-acre training facility just north of the U.S. Army Garrison Schweinfurt installation. It's operated by Schweinfurt Training Support Center and for both the German and American forces who regularly use it, it's become a real gem. A German Ranger group of 75 soldiers, for example, will be using the LTA for extensive training in October, said TSC-Schweinfurt chief, Joseph Kelly. Camp Robertson is located within Area Mike. The training area has been ideal for military training exercises. It has sleeping facili-

ties for 300 Soldiers, a fully functional dining facility, classrooms, confidence courses, rappelling towers and fast rope rappelling, grease ramp and even an MRAP Egress Trainer. Three of Engel’s military advisors were also on hand for the visit. They included Infantry Group Commander, Col. Wolfgang Schraut, Deputy Commander of the German Infantry School and Commander of the Infantry School Staff, Col. Michael Uhrig, and 1st Sgt. of the Ranger Training Group, Sgt. Maj. Mark Mittelsdorf. The relationship between the German and American armies, and among many other allied forces, rests on a sense of interdepen-dency, particularly during times marked by cutbacks and downsiz-ing. The training grounds, for example, are available to all those partner armies in need of training. This was Engel’s first time to the American facility. He was pro-vided a tour of the area by Kelly. Engel also visited the center’s IED highway, an engineer dig site, a certified drop zone, the Ur-ban Operations facilities, ammunition storage facilities and a view-ing platform. The Infantry School, or Infanterieschule, is located only 30 kilome-ters west of USAG Schweinfurt. The LTA’s close proximity allows for the German army, or Bundeswehr, to train their soldiers using standards mirroring the U.S. Army’s. The Bundeswehr’s most successful training has been achieved through realistic scenarios. Elements of the LTA have the ability to provide military organiza-

German infantry commander visits Schweinfurt

From left to right, Joseph Kelly, Mike Cormier, Brig. Gen. Günter Engel and Col. Wolfgang Schraut discuss the layout of the local training area from the viewing platform during Engel’s first time to Camp Robertson. Engel is the commander of the German Infantry School in Hammelburg and commander of the German Infantry.

16 April 20, 2012

U.S. Army Garrison Schweinfurt

The Franconia News

Story by Nathan Van Schaik

SCHWEINFURT, Germany — The annual hallmark event topping off the commemorative month honoring military children goes down Sat, April 28 beginning at 1 p.m. on Askren Manor.

Kinderfest will continue until 5 p.m. near the School Age Center and the Schweinfurt Elementary School on Askren. The event comes at no charge with food and beverages for sale.

Events and attractions include pony rides, rock climbing, inflat-ables, face painting, family activities and many others. A number of agencies will also have static displays and information booths set up for interested parents.

Staff with the AAFES Main Exchange will give away two bicycles, one male and one female, said Main Exchange Manager Billy Melton. The Exchange’s bicycle technician will also be on hand to provide assistance with kids’ bikes.

The German Army, or Bundeswehr, is partnering with Schwein-furt’s 1st Squadron, 91st Cavalry Regiment and 12th Chemical Company to display vehicles and equipment for the kids to ex-plore.

April is Month of the Military Child. This year’s theme, “Heroes for the Future,” was developed by the Army Teen Panel. Approxi-mately two million children since 2012 have experienced deploy-ment of one or both parents, according to figures released by the Army. Former Defense Secretary Caspar Weinberger designated April as the Month of the Military Child in 1986 underscoring the important role children play in the armed forces community.

Kinderfest is open to the entire community and will run from 1 – 5 p.m. Children must be accompanied by adult supervision at all times.

Events and Attractions

Pony rides

Climbing wall

Face painting

Giveaways

Information tables (see participants below)

D.A.R.E. Lion

Bead Art & Mouse Trap

Cereal Necklaces and Coffee Filter Art

Cupcake Decorating

Healthy Habits

Inflatable's

SKIES demonstrations

Static displays

Food sales

Schweinfurt Middle School marching band

Kinderfest Around the Corner

Participants

Child, Youth and School Services

Morale, Welfare & Recreation

Schweinfurt Military Police

Schweinfurt Fire Department

Outdoor Recreation Center

Boy Scouts & Girl Scouts

Military Life Consultants

Golden Knights and Club Beyond

Army Community Service

Andrew’s Federal Credit Union

Education and Development Intervention Services (EDIS)

MEDAC/DENTAC

German Army

Schweinfurt Middle & Elementary School

Unit Family Readiness Groups

12th Chem. Co.

1st Squadron, 91st Cavalry Regiment


At the Movies in Schweinfurt

FRI APR 20 - 7 p.m. The Grey (R)

SAT APR 21 - 4 p.m. Journey 2 -The mysterious Island

(PG)

7 p.m. Wrath of the Titans (PG-13)

SUN APR 22 - 4 p.m. Journey 2 -The mysterious Island

Trip to Neuschwanstein Castle April 21: 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. BOSS is hosting a trip to one of Germany’s most visited sites, Schloss Neuschwanstein. The cost is $45 for trans-portation. Please bring 11 Euros exactly for the entry fee into the cas-tle. You will need additional euro if you would like to purchase souve-nirs. Deadline to sign up is April 15. After April 15 the trip will be avail-able to all members of the community. Please sign up at the Warrior Zone, Ledward Barracks building 224 DSN 354-6082 CIV 09721-96-6082 or at Finney Recreation Center, Conn Barracks building 64 DSN 353-8476 CIV 09721-96-8476. Deadline to sign up is April 15. After April 15 the trip will be available to all members of the community. Motorcycle Safety Ride/Day April 27: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. The Schweinfurt Community is offering a mo-torcycle safety ride/day at the Conn Barracks Airfield and everyone is invited. Participants must register with the safety office. U.S. partici-pants must have their own motorcycle and wear the required safety gear as required by DOD. Local national participants must have their own motorcycle and wear the required safety gear as required by Ger-man law. All motorcycle riders are responsible for their own safety. For more information please contact the Safety Office DSN 354-1670 CIV 09721-96-1670. Bicycle Tour May 6: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Outdoor Recreations would like you to join them for a once a year event in the Schweinfurt area where some of the roads are closed off to cars and belong to bicyclists and roller-blades. Along the route villages have set up stands to sell Bratwurst and drinks. The local band plays traditional brass German music to greet the thousands of bicyclists. The adventure begins at 11 a.m. and we will be returning around 5.p.m. Cost is $15 which includes one of our high end rental bikes or $5 if you are using your own bicycle. For more information call DSN 353-8080 CIV 09721-96-8080. Community Celebration May 11: 4 – 11 p.m. Come out and enjoy the Schweinfurt Garrison Community Celebration for an evening of fun, food and festivities at the Conn Club & Pavilion. This is a free event for all ages to enjoy and relax with members of the community. Enjoy a traditional Schweinfurt meal with a pre-purchased ticket for $13 or come out to support local FRGs selling food. There will be bounce castles, a rock climbing wall and a dance floor to cut a rug on. Trip to the Eagle’s Nest May 12: BOSS will be hosting a trip to the famous Eagle's Nest. The cost is $60 which includes a separate bus trip up the mountain to the Eagle's Nest. Please bring extra Euro for personal expenses or souve-nirs. Sign up deadline is May 2. Minimum participation of 30 people required. After May 2, the trip will be open to all community members. Sign up at the Warrior Zone, Ledward Barracks Bldg. 224 DSN 354-6082 CIV 09721-96-6082. You may also sign up at the Finney Recrea-tion Center, Conn Barracks Bldg. 64 DSN 353-8476 CIV 09721-968476.

U.S. Army Garrison Bamberg


20 April 20, 2012


The Franconia News

21 April 20, 2012



22 April 20, 2012

Authorized “On Post” Taxi Service in Ansbach

Telephone numbers: 0981 – 5005 or 0981 – 19410

Ask for a driver with a U.S. Installation Pass and provide the following information:

•Pick up point•Number of passengers•Destination•Name and number•Time of pick up

If traveling to airport, notify the driver of number of passengers and bags

Authorized Taxi Service on

Storck Barracks

Taxi Illesheim : 09841-7200

ask for a driver with a U.S. Installation Pass and provide the

following information:

•Pick up point

•Number of passengers

•Destination

•Name and number

•Time of pick up

If traveling to airport notify the driver of number of

passengers and bags.

• Mark arrival time to the first half- or full-hour after

• Place on dashboard

Available at the Car Care Center on Bismarck Kaserne and at many local stores.

WHEN YOU SEE THIS SIGN

USE THE BLUE DISC

Looking for something to do in the area?

See“Off Post Fun” on

www.ansbach.army.mil

The Franconia News

Ansbach Veterinary Clinic

Franken KaserneMunasiedlung 100

91613 Marktbergel

09802 – 83 – 3179

Mon-Thur: 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Fri 1 – 4 p.m.

Closed on federal and training holidays!

Brown Container for Food Waste/Organic Material

NOBROWN BIO CONTAINER

KITCHEN waste:

Bones

Coffee grounds / Tea / tea bags

Egg shells

Food scraps

Fruit (peels etc.)

Meat / Fish

Vegetables

YARD Waste:

Branches / Leaves

Bush cuttings

Flowers

Grass / lawn clippings

Plants and weeds

Handling:

Put a few pages newspaper on the

bottom of the container to absorb moisture

and to keep the container clean.

Collect kitchen waste in paper bags or

newspaper to soak up moisture!

Place Bio bin in a shady place.

Keep bio bin closed to avoid odors.

Wash out Bio bin periodically.

Bio

Waste

Do not throw any plastic in the brown container!

Mixing incorrect material will reduce the quality of compost.

The contractor will not empty your bio bin if mixed waste is found in the container.

Recycling CentersRC Katterbach Bldg # 9024

Mon, Wed, Thu: 8 a.m. – noon & 1 – 5 p.m.Tue: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.Fri: 8 a.m. – noon & 1 – 6 p.m.Sat: NEW 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

RC Shipton, Bldg # 8031Open by request

RC Storck Barracksnext to Bldg # 6689

Mon – Wed, Fri: 8 a.m. – noon & 1 – 5 p.m.

Thu: 8 -10 a.m. & 2:30 – 5 p.m.Sat: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.


On some bus schedules, you see LBT (Linienbedarfstaxi) written at the very top of the bus times. This means Linienbedarfstaxi and loosely translates to taxi bus as required. The buses at these times only run if you call at least one hour ahead of the schedules time to reserve it. Call the LBT at: 0981-5005 and tell the operator when you want to go, from where (the station) you want to leave, where you’d like to go to (the station); your name and contact information, and then show up at the stop at the time indicated on the schedule.


Ansbach City Bus System

How to get to Katterbach by bus:

To get close to the High School gate in Katterbach, use

Bus 755 (destination Untereichenbach) from Schloss-

platz or Bahnhof and get off at “Untereichenbach/

Neukirchener Str.” If you going to Bismarck/

KatterbachKaserne, stay on the bus to “Katterbach

Kaserne.”

Bus 751 does not go to Katterbach anymore; once it

reaches Obereichenbach, it turns around to go back into

town.

All information on city buses is also available at:

Franconia News 20 April 2012

Documents

Transcript of Franconia News 20 April 2012