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Community honors veterans with parade, ceremony

Comedian highlights dangers of alcohol abuse through personal story

By Mindy Campbell, USAG Bamberg Public Affairs

Under a crisp and windy sky, Bamberg community

members gathered the morning of Nov. 11 to honor

past and present veterans for their sacrifices to the

country.

The morning‘s events kicked off with a parade that

started at the Basics Building and weaved its way

up to Memorial Park as bystanders watched from

the sidewalk and cheered them on.

The parade include motorcycle riders and represen-

tatives from community organizations including the

Girl Scouts, Protestant Women of the Chapel,

beauty queens, the 391st Combat Sustainment

Support Battalion Family Readiness Group, Bam-

berg Middle High School drum trio and Junior Re-

serve Officers‘ Training Corps and the Veterans of

Foreign Wars.

In addition, Soldiers from several local units includ-

ing the 16th Sustainment Brigade, 173rd Airborne

Brigade Combat Team, 54th Engineer Battalion,

1002nd Criminal Investigation Division, U.S. Army

Garrison Bamberg Headquarters and Headquarters

Detachment and Dental and Medical Commands

also marched in the parade.

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Mindy Campbell

Soldiers in the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team march onto Memorial Park for

the Veterans Day ceremony on Warner Barracks Nov. 11. The ceremony was pre-

ceded by a parade which included Soldiers from several local units and representa-

tives from multiple post organizations.

By Ashley Bateman,

USAG Bamberg Public Affairs

Comedian Bernie McGrenahan mixed enter-

tainment and alcoholism awareness in a series

of shows on Warner Barracks Wednesday.

McGrenahan has proven his comedic chops,

gaining spots on the ―Tonight Show‖ with Jay

Leno, Comedy Central and touring as an open-

ing act for celebrities such as MatchBox 20,

Jewel and Luther Vandross. But the heart of

McGrenahan‘s routine and the healing he

hopes it will bring, is somber.

Struggling with a drinking problem as a young

adult, McGrenehan arrived at his mother‘s

house one day to see three police cars, an am-

bulance and half the neighborhood on the front

lawn. His younger brother, Scott, had taken his

stepfather‘s shotgun, gone out to the backyard, set it against a table

and shot himself in the heart.

McGrenahan couldn‘t fathom that two years of drinking would have

pushed Scott over the edge.

―He was good-looking, young, a stud,‖

McGrenahan said.

That fatal shot not only took away a life, but

permanently damaged the siblings and mother

left behind.

―We‘ve been living with holes in our souls every

day,‖ McGrenahan said.

McGrenahan tours military installations to pro-

vide entertainment to military men and women.

Laughter has proven an outlet for the comedian

following years of turmoil.

By 23 years of age, McGrenahan had accumu-

lated three Driving Under the Influence charges

and skipped out on a court date for the third.

Alcohol and the crowd that came with it, was pushing his life in a

negative direction.

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Installation Management Command’s monthly focus on Page 13

Bernie McGrenahan signs autographs

following his first performance at the

post movie theater Wednesday.

Ashley Bateman

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By Ashley Bateman, USAG Bamberg Public Affairs From supporting the Allies during World War II, deploying to north-

ern Africa as well as participating in the D-Day invasion, to its assis-

tance in Cold War relations and the re-unification in Germany, to its

present day deployments to the middle east, the 54th Engineer Bat-

talion is no stranger to war. The battalion cased its colors Friday at the Freedom Fitness Facil-ity, as the last step in the unit‘s preparation for deployment to Af-ghanistan, the unit‘s third deployment since 2003 in support of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. The unit will spend the next year con-ducting engineer operations throughout Regional Command East. Troops deploying from the unit include the Headquarters and Head-quarters Company, Forward Support Company, 370th Sapper Com-pany, 535th Engineer Support Company and 541st Sapper Com-pany. Golf Company will remain behind as the rear detachment. Col. Paul M. Paolozzi, 18th Engineer Brigade commander, spoke of the vital role of the battalion in paving the way for other engineering battalions and brigades. ―You‘re the brigade vanguard,‖ Paolozzi said. ―You‘re the ones who will clear the waters in front of the rest of the brigade. You‘re going to Afghanistan first and we‘ll probably follow behind you. You‘ll set the conditions and you‘ll tell the 176th exactly what they have in store from the rest of the brigade because you‘ll show them the standards you‘ve set up until this point.‖ He lauded the ―superb staff, a combat ready staff‖ standing before

audience members. ―I‘m deeply proud of the battalion that stands before us…of the team it‘s assembled here and the training you‘ve done to get to this position,‖ he said. ―I admire you.‖

(COLORS continued on page 11)

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Lt. Col. Steven L. Morris U.S. Army Garrison

Bamberg, Commander

USAG Bamberg, Public Affairs Officer Renate Bohlen

Warner Weekly Staff

Ashley Bateman (editor), Mindy Campbell,

Douglas DeMaio, Cornelia Meyer-Olin

Bamberg battalion cases colors, heads downrange

Warner Barracks hosts youth football teams in season championships

Renate Bohlen

Lt. Col. Timothy Holman, 54th Engineer Battalion commander and

Command Sgt. Maj. Charles William Suber, case the 54th Engi-

neer Battalion’s colors during a ceremony at the Freedom Fitness

Facility Friday.

Treshawn Foster, Bamberg Jaguars, avoids a Stuttgart

defender during the Installation Management Command

Youth Football juniors championship game Saturday on

Warner Barracks.

The Jaguars lost to Stuttgart 14-6 in the final.

Bamberg hosted the title games for both the junior and

bantam divisions this year. The junior players are 12-14

years old and the bantam players are 9-11 years old.

In the first game, Heidelberg beat Grafenwöhr 30-18.

While the Jaguars unable to capture the championship

title, the past two years have been very successful for

the Bamberg youth football team.

The Jaguars have posted a 16-2 record in the past two

years, capturing two Eastern Division Championships

and one IMCOM Youth Football Championship. Douglas DeMaio

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Bamberg program supports deployed, wounded Soldiers By Mindy Campbell,

USAG Bamberg Public Affairs

While Iraq or Afghanistan may be thou-

sands of miles away, U.S. Army Garrison

Bamberg students are reaching out to Sol-

diers to help them feel a little more con-

nected to family members here on Warner

Barracks.

Through two projects – the Sweet Dreams

and Wounded Warrior Support Network –

the USAG Bamberg School Age Center

children are reaching out to deployed and

injured Soldiers, said Michelle McClelland,

SAC director.

As part of the Child, Youth and School Ser-

vices Deployment Support Initiative, the

Sweet Dreams project was established in

2007 with the advent of the Army Family

Covenant, McClelland said.

―Everyone started asking the question what

are we doing for the Families?‖ she said.

A former employee came up with the idea

and they have been offering free custom-

ized pillows every since, she said.

Community members can send in digital

pictures of themselves or their children to

the center. Staff members then transfer the

picture onto a pillow, which will then be sent

downrange to the Soldier. Deployed Sol-

diers can also send the center a picture of

themselves to send to their children here on

Warner Barracks.

―At the end of the day, the Soldier and the

children will sleep a little better knowing

their Families are just a bit closer,‖

McClelland said. ―This is one of the best

things we have ever done. This is helping

keep Families connected.‖

The center‘s children are also spearheading

a project that is providing support to

wounded Soldiers at Landstuhl Regional

Medical Center.

Beginning this month, the children will be

sending craft projects, cards and other

items to the Soldiers on a monthly basis,

McClelland said. The project, led by the

SAC council, is part of their service learning

and community support projects.

The program began this fall, with the first

box of get-well cards, a quilt and gift cards

sent out recently. Next month, the students

plan on sending hand-made ornaments and

pillows to the Soldiers.

In addition, the students are collecting do-

nated items such as restaurant gift cards,

calling cards, DVDs and gift certificates to

give to the Soldiers.

The SAC council members meet weekly to

decide what projects they would like to work

on and decide what they would like to send

to the Soldiers, McClelland said.

―They are really taking ownership of this

project, which we are really happy about,‖

she said.

The council members are eager to support

the wounded Soldiers and show them their

appreciation.

―It is important to show Soldiers respect

and that they see the respect we have for

them,‖ said Avery Rosser, 9.

Most of these children have been through

deployments before, McClelland said.

―When they are sick or hurt they are thank-

ful to have a parent take care of them,‖ she

said. ―They know that these Soldiers need

to feel taken care of, especially since they

are so far away from their Families.‖

There are a lot of wounded Soldiers, said

Hailey Simmons, 10.

―They may be in the hospital for a long time

so this might make them feel a little better,‖

she said.

Little things, such as a new pillow can make

them feel better, said Makayla Caraway, 7.

―They may not have pillows and might have

hurt backs,‖ she said.

For more information about the Sweet

Dreams or Wounded Warrior Support Net-

work or to donate items, contact Michelle

McClelland at the Bamberg School Age

Center at 0951-300-8698.

Both Command Sgt. Maj. Daniel Ocanas, left and Chaplain

(Lt. Col.) Christopher C. Ng, middle, observe Service Credit

Union Manager Modesto Polintan present $1,500 worth of

gift vouchers and credit cards to U.S. Army Garrison Bam-

berg Commander Lt. Col. Steven L. Morris Nov. 16 for the

Thanksgiving holiday as part of Operation Helping Hand.

Bamberg’s Service Credit Union donated a total of $6,500 to

Operation Helping Hand for both Christmas and Thanksgiv-

ing. The gift cards, worth $50 each, and vouchers, worth

$25 each, support families in need during the holiday sea-

son. The overseas donations by Service Credit Unions in

Europe were $72,500.

Morris thanked Polintan for his organization’s support to the

Bamberg community. Morris emphasized that the credit un-

ion provides outstanding service to community members

and was amazed with the generosity and support of the

business.

Local bank donates gift cards, vouchers to support Families Douglas DeMaio

Simon Hupfer

Members of the School Age Center council

pack up items including get-well cards and a

quilt to be sent to wounded Soldiers at

Landstuhl Regional Medical Center. The

project is the first monthly package the

council plans to send to the injured Soldiers.

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Soldiers, civilians render honors to fallen warriors

More global companies pledge hiring of Army spouses

By Staff Sgt. Tramel S. Garrett, 21st TSC Public Affairs

KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany – The Soldiers and civilians of the

21st Theater Sustainment Command welcomed a special guest

Nov. 4 as they paid tribute to the 21st TSC‘s fallen warriors with a

wreath laying and retreat ceremony on Panzer Kaserne here.

Sgt. Maj. of the Army Kenneth O. Preston, the highest ranking

enlisted Soldier in the Army, was the guest speaker and also took

part in the ceremony, which was attended by more than 300 Sol-

diers and civilians.

―He is a leader who visited the warriors of 21st TSC multiple times

just to be sure they were well trained. I couldn‘t think of a better

leader in the Army or the Department of Defense to speak to us

today about our fallen,‖ said Command Sgt. Maj. James Spencer,

the command sergeant major of the 21st TSC.

While addressing the Soldiers at the ceremony, Preston spoke

about deployments and thanked all the Soldiers who had been de-

ployed. He spoke about the sacrifices the Soldiers made while fight-

ing for the U.S. and the 21st TSC‘s role in the ongoing war on ter-

rorism.

―Our Army would not be able to fight and win our nations wars with-

out the 21st TSC and all of its subordinate units,‖ said Preston. ―At

the end of the year, the 21st TSC will have conducted 25 operations

in 13 countries with almost 2,000 Soldiers and civilians.‖

―Twenty-first TSC units are forward deployed in Kuwait, Afghanistan

and Iraq and continue to do a superb job providing explosive ord-

nance disposal, maintenance, military police and hundreds of other

missions tasked to the command,‖ Preston said.

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By Rob McIlvaine, FMWRC Public Affairs

WASINGTON, DC – On Oct. 25, at the As-

sociation of the U.S. Army‘s 2010 Annual

Meeting and Exposition, the Army Spouse

Employment Partnership welcomed 16

more U.S. corporations, who pledge their

best efforts to increase employment oppor-

tunities for Army spouses.

A few months prior to this October‘s signing,

six of these companies, along with the Ko-

rean Chamber of Commerce and Industry,

and Woosong University in Taejon, South

Korea, pledged their support to Army

spouses in Korea.

With the additional 16 new partners, the

number of like-minded companies in the

partnership has increased to 58. Each of

these partners has officially declared their

willingness to provide Army spouses the

opportunity to attain financial security and

achieve employment goals through career

mobility and enhanced employment options.

―ASEP is paramount in achieving our goal of

taking care of Soldiers and their Families,‖

said the Hon. Thomas R. Lamont, assistant

secretary of the Army for Manpower and

Reserve Affairs, at the event.

Also on hand at the AUSA signing was

ASEP Chairman Anthony J. Stamilio, dep-

uty assistant secretary of the Army for Civil-

ian Personnel & Quality of Life.

―For the first time ever, we inducted eight

new members overseas. This is just the

beginning,‖ said Stamilio, who recently re-

turned from Korea.

In the future, ASEP will travel to Germany

and Japan to continue their global quest of

providing employment for Army spouses.

Seven years ago, the Army formally signed

a Statement of Support with 11 Fortune 100

and Fortune 500 companies and two mili-

tary agencies, who pledged their best efforts

to increase employment and career oppor-

tunities for spouses.

Over the last several years, ASEP partners

have worked together to craft a single stra-

tegic focus for hiring Army spouses, made

up of four facets or perspectives: imagine,

build, solve and lead. Their combined efforts

have resulted in overarching, interrelated

strategies which represent each partner‘s

unique corporate structure while demon-

strating their commitment to the common

goal of better opportunities for the spouses

of men and women in uniform.

―Army spouses are probably the most di-

verse in the world, with a variety of educa-

tional and professional backgrounds,‖ ASEP

Program Manager Dr. Lillie Cannon said.

―Widely recognized for their strong work

ethic, professionalism and corporate loyalty,

Army spouses, who relocate with their mili-

tary sponsors, prove advantageous in an

increasingly mobile corporate environment,‖

Cannon said.

Two-thirds of the more than 510,000 Army

spouses are 32 years old or younger. About

80 percent are married to enlisted Soldiers

and live in the continental U.S.

Nineteen percent of spouses, though, are

stationed overseas, including assignments

in Alaska and Hawaii. For this reason, Army

spouses bring the benefits of the ethnic

diversity, native culture, and language back-(SPOUSES continued on page 12)

Sgt. Maj. of the Army Kenneth O. Preston, Maj. Gen. Patricia E.

McQuiston; the commanding general of the 21st Theater Sustain-

ment Command; Command Sgt. Maj. James E. Spencer, the com-

mand sergeant major of the 21st TSC; Col. Keith Sledd, the com-

mander of the 16rth Sustainment Brigade; and Col. Thomas Evans,

the commander of the 18th Military Police Brigade, render honors

while standing in front of the 21st TSC‘s Fallen Soldiers Memorial

during a wreath laying ceremony Nov. 4.

Staff Sgt. Michael Taylor

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Community Announcements Please send all announcements to Bamberg

Public Affairs via the following website:

http://www.bamberg.army.mil/mobi/form.asp. Ornament Decorating

The Community Activity Center will have orna-ment decorating Nov. 19 from 4 - 6 p.m. People are invited to come and help decorate ornaments for the community Christmas tree.

Santa’s Gift

Come to Super Santa Savings at the Portrait Studio Dec. 1. Customers can draw from Santa's hat and win one free portrait sheet, no sitting fee, 50 percent off the portrait order or more. Draw-ings from Santa's hat are during portrait session. For more information, call 0951-300-7436 or e-mail jason.lee.sapp@eur.army.mil.

Scrapbooking Events

Join fellow scrapbook fans for several winter events the first Friday of every month at the Community Activity Center‘s classroom from 5 – 10 p.m. On Dec. 3, learn several holiday tech-niques to use in your scrapbook and on your holiday cards just in time to get them in the mail before the big day. On Jan. 8, learn techniques to organize your work space and have a chance to win a rolling scrapbook tote. Cost for each event is $10 and includes dinner, hourly door prizes and a free instructional class. Supervised child-care is available at the CAC child play room at a cost of $2 an hour per child. Reservations for childcare must be made in advance as space is limited. For more information, contact Wendy S l e d d a t 0 9 5 1 - 3 0 0 - 7 3 0 8 o r wendy.sledd@us.army.mil. Building Resiliency in Youth

Community members are invited to attend a seminar about building resilience in military chil-dren and youth Friday, Dec. 3 in Building 134 on Rose Barracks in Vilseck from 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. The seminar, presented by Bavaria Medical Department Activity and the Department of De-fense Dependents Schools will feature Ken Gins-burg the author of ―A Parent‘s Guide to Building Resilience in Children and Teens,‖ ―But I‘m Al-most 13: An Action Plan for Raising a Responsi-ble Adolescent‖ and co-author of ―Less Stress, More Success.‖ Ginsburg is a pediatrician spe-cializing in adolescent medicine at The Children‘s Hospital of Philadelphia and a leading authority on developing resilience in children and adoles-cents. He is the director of Health Services at Covenant House of Philadelphia, a shelter for homeless and disenfranchised youth. Using hu-mor, real-life scenarios and poignant cases, Ginsburg will teach parents how to help military children build resilience in this time of multiple deployments and non-stop stress. The seminar is free but space is limited. To reserve a seat, con-tact Ann Bruennig, the Vilseck School Liaison Officer at ann.bruennig@eur.army.mil or call 09641-83-1770.

Jingle Bell Jog

Come out and participate in the last community fun run before Christmas. The jingle bells 5-kilometer fun run starts at 9 a.m. Dec. 11 in front of the Freedom Fitness Facility. For more infor-mation, call 0951-300-8890.

Weekly Reminders

Rising Star

Tune in to the Pentagon Channel at 8 p.m. Nov. 18 and 20 to watch Operation Rising Star. For more information, visit www.oprisingstar.com.

Open Season 2010

The U.S. Army‘s Employee Benefits program will have elections and employee-made changes for

Non Appropriated Funds full-time and part-time employees until Nov. 30. Topics under review

include health insurance, life insurance and long-term care plan. For more information, call Terri Hofstetter at 0951-300-7965, Wendolyn Sim-m ons a t 0951 -300 -805 9 o r v i s i t www.NAFbenefits.com.

MWR Guide

Bamberg‘s Family and Morale, Welfare and Rec-reation Guide for the Month of November is now online at http://issuu.com/bambergmwr/docs/brochure112010.

Sweet Dreams Project

As part of U.S. Army Garrison Bamberg‘s Child Youth and School Services Deployment Support Initiative, community members can send pictures to the School Age Center in a jpg. format with the location of the recipient and contact information

to be made into a pillowcase. The project is for deployed Soldiers or those away from home for training and family members back home. Send e-mail to michelle.mcclelland@eur.army.mil. For more information, call 0951-300-8698.

Library Events

The library will be hosting several special events in November. - Nov. 24 at 4 p.m. puzzles and games will be set out to celebrate National Puzzle and

Game Week. Popcorn and beverages will be provided. -Nov. 24 at 4 p.m. there will be Teen Improvi- sation at the Library.Watch or perform slam poetry, monologues, dramatic reading or

miming. In addition, the library hosts weekly events. Every Thursday at 11:30 a.m. is storytelling. This is available for children ages 3-5 years old. The following is a schedule for the Gamers‘ Chal-

lenge that meet every Saturday at 5 p.m.: Nov. 20 – Skate (Xbox 360); Nov. 27 – Heavenly Sword (PS3).

CPR First Aid

The American Red Cross will have a cardiopul-monary resuscitation class Dec. 1 from 8:30 a.m.

– noon. A first aid class will be Dec. 1 from 1 – 4 p.m. Classes will be at School Age Services in Room 114, Building 7669. For more information, visit Army Community Services, call 0951-300-1760 or e-mail mail.RedCross.Bamberg@eur.army.mil.

Instructor's Course People interested in becoming a Health and Safety Instructor for the American Red Cross should call 0951-300-1760 or e-mail Red-Cross.Bamberg@eur.army.mil.

Social Media

For the most current events happening at Bam-berg Elementary School, please visit Bamberg Elementary School PTA on Facebook.

Bamberg Community Classes

The Bamberg Community Recreation and Learn-ing Center or Volkshochschule (VHS) is offering a variety of classes this winter. Sign up via their website www.vhs-bamberg.de, or at their office at Tränkgasse 4, 96052 Bamberg. Payment must be in cash or via German bank withdrawal. The following is a small selection of classes: -(4251)Yoga, Dec. 4, 9:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m. and 1:30– 4 p.m.; one session, €16.23 -(4831)Scottish Dance, Dec. 4, 1:30 - 3 p.m. and 3:30– 5 p.m.; one session, €29.21 -(5225) Baking— Faschingskrapfen—Helau! (traditional donut); Jan. 29, 2011; 10 a.m. —2 p.m.; one session, €12.80 plus € 1 0 for ingredients. -(5233) German Layer Cakes (Beginners- bring round baking dish, icing bag)- Jan. 21- 22, 2011, 5-9:30 p.m. and 10 a.m.-1p.m.; 2 sessions; €23.13 plus €10 for ingredients. For more classes and information on locations of classes as well as information on refunds contact the VHS directly at 0951-871-108, at their office or visit www.vhs-bamberg.de.

Holiday Mailing Schedule To ensure packages sent to the United States are delivered before Christmas, the Postal Ser-vice Center recommends shipping by Nov. 26 for SAM parcels, Dec. 3 for PAL parcels, Dec. 10 for priority parcels and first-class letters and Dec. 17 for Express Mail.

Army Suggestion Program The Army Suggestion Program en-courages Soldiers, civilians and any concerned individual to submit ideas regarding how the Army can increase

efficiency and cut costs. Approved suggestions are assessed on how much they save the Army and can earn individuals thousands of dollars. For more information, or to submit an idea, Army Knowledge Online registered users can visit the ASP website at http://asp.hqda.pentagon.mil/public/. Those unable to access AKO can submit a DA Form 1045 to their installation coordinator. The U.S. Army Garrison Bamberg coordinator Norbert Roth can be contacted at 0951-300-8001 or norbert.e.roth@us.army.mil.

BOSS Survey

Better Opportunity for Single Soldiers wants your opinion. BOSS has a survey available at www.boss.armymwr.com. The survey will be online until Nov. 30.

CFC The Combined Federal Campaign has begun and will run until Dec. 3. The CFC is the only authorized solicitation of Federal employees in their workplaces on behalf of charitable organiza-tions. For more information or to donate, visit www.cfcoverseas.org. To host a fundraiser on behalf of an organization or unit, call Patrick Collins at 0951-300-7514.

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Get EFMP registered

Is your Soldier coming back from downrange? If your Soldier is receiving orders to another loca-tion, it is not too early to start your Exceptional Family Member Program paperwork. Family members can start the paperwork now. Your local Army Community Services EFMP manager can assist in determining what you need to do. Re-member, if you have someone registered in EFMP, the registration has to be updated every three years or when the condition changes. For more information about EFMP or about registra-tion, contact Bonnie Kellem, EFMP manger at 0951-300-7777.

AWANA

Come join AWANA, the weekly children's Bible Club on Sundays from 4-5:30 p.m. at the high school gym. This free club is for 4-year-olds - 6th grade students. The club runs from September-May. For more information, call the Bamberg Chapel at 0951-300-1570.

Postal Service

U.S. Army Garrison Bamberg has updated its Postal Service Center webpage to include in-structions and links to the U.S. Postal Service for filing online postal claims and a new Temporary Mailing Instructions form that customers may use to submit holding or forwarding instructions for their mail online. For more information visit http://www.bamberg.army.mil/directorates/dhr/psc.asp.

Utility Tax Relief Services

Tax Relief Office now offers a new service for U.S. Army Garrison Bamberg customers. With the implementation of the Utility Avoidance Program customers can sign up locally and save 19 percent tax on their electricity, gas and water bills if these utilities are provided by Bamberg Stadtwerke. Other energy and utility providers can also be used, but customers will have to register through the USAG Schweinfurt UTAP. For more information, call the Bamberg tax relief office at 0951-300-1780 or the Schweinfurt tax relief office at 09721-96-1780.

Volunteers Needed at the Chapel

U.S. Army Garrison Bamberg Community Chapel is looking for volunteers to fill the following volunteer positions: musician for the Protestant

service, musician for the Catholic service, Catholic religious education coordinator, Protestant religious education coordinator and Catholic clergy. If interested in volunteering at the chapel, call 0951-300-8879.

DES/Vehicle Registration Office

Bamberg license plates are available for motorcycles and trailers. Everyone that is due for renewal and still has the old U.S. Army Europe plates has to change to the new Bamberg plates. To renew plates, customers must bring a new insurance card (not older than 120 days). For more information about vehicle registration, call 0951-300-7580.

German Classes

Army Community Service, Relocation Readiness Program, offers free German classes every month. Beginner classes are scheduled Tues-days from 10 a.m. to noon and Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. Intermediate classes are Tuesdays, noon to 2 p.m. and Wednesdays, 2-4 p.m. Ad-vanced classes are Tuesdays, 2-4 p.m. and Wednesdays, 4-6 p.m. Classes are held at the ACS building in classroom 118. For more infor-mation, call 0951-300-7777.

Passport Office

The Bamberg Passport Office has upgraded its website. You can now access all the informational handouts at http://www.bamberg.army.mil/directorates/dhr/passport.asp. For assistance in filling out the Passport Application, download the Application Wizards User‘s guide.

Passport and Immigration Fees

The rates for Consular Reports of Birth Abroad and Passports have increased. The new rates are the following: Adult Passport Book Renewal: $110 Adult Passport Book Initial: $135 Child Passport Book: $105 Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA): $100 Visa Pages: $82 Additional Information on other consular rate increases is available at www.bamberg.army.mil/directorates/dhr/passport.asp. Look for the rate increases link, which will be located near the top of the page. If you are the spouse of a deployed Soldier, you can still apply for your child‘s Consu-

lar Report of Birth. You can also apply for your child‘s passport with the proper paperwork. Fail-ure to do either of these can result in you not leaving Germany on schedule. For more informa-tion, stop by the Passport Office located in Build-ing 7290 between 8 a.m. and noon or call 0951-300-8928.

Lutheran Worship Service

The U.S. Army Garrison Bamberg Community Chapel now sponsors a liturgical church service every first and third Sunday at 9 a.m. in the Bamberg Chapel Family Life Center. All Lutherans or other liturgically-minded people are welcome to attend. For more information about the service, call 0951-300-8141 or e-mail david.jacob@eur.army.mil.

Chapel Meeting

The Bamberg Protestant Women of the Chapel has weekly meetings on Wednesdays from 9-11:30 a.m. at the Bamberg Chapel. Free childcare is provided. For more information, call 0951-300-1570.

Community Activity Center Hours

Bamberg's Community Activity Center operational hours are: Monday - Thursday: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Friday: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturdays: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sundays: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Free Wi-Fi is available around the CAC

(Building 7047).

Pre-Separation Briefing

Planning to move from Soldier to civilian? Take advantage of the transition services offered by the Army Career and Alumni Program, such as a Department of Labor two-and-a-half day job assistance workshop, resume preparation assistance and information about veterans‘ benefits. Make an appointment to attend the mandatory ACAP Pre-Separation Briefing; held weekly and about an hour long. Separating Soldiers can start the ACAP process one year before separating. Soldiers who will be retiring can start two years out from their projected retirement date. For more information, call 0951-300-8925.

Family Readiness

Classes for Family Readiness Group volunteer positions are every first and third Tuesday of the month from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. in Building 7354. Learn the duties of an FRG. For more information, call 0951-300-7777.

Sexual Assault

Your Sexual Assault Response Coordinator is available 24 hours a day. Call 0951-300-8397 for your local office or 0162-510-2917 for the 24- hour hotline.

ACS Hours of Operation

Army Community Service is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. The office is closed on federal holidays but open on training holidays. For more information, call 0951-300-7777.

Clinic Hours

The Bamberg Health Clinic hours of operation are as follows: Monday through Thursday sick call is from 7 - 8 a.m.; full service is available from 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. On Fridays, sick call is from 7 - 8 a.m. and full service from 7:30 a.m. - noon; closed on Friday afternoons for mandatory training, federal holidays and weekends. For more information or if you need to make an appointment, call 0951-300-1750. In case of a medical emergency, call the Bamberg Military Police at 0951-300-114. The TRICARE Nurse Advice Line, a toll-free number 00800-4759-2330, is available

Remember to place recyclable materials in the correct

receptacle, as shown here, to increase recycling rates.

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24 hours a day, seven days a week to talk to a nurse about health care concerns, get self-care advice, schedule appointments or arrange a call with your military care provider. Veterinary Facility

The veterinary office‘s hours are Monday through Wednesday from 8 a.m.-4 p.m., closed Thursday and open Friday 8 a.m.-noon. No walk-in appointments are available. The clinic is closed on the last weekday of each month for inventory and on all American and training holidays. Over-the-counter products and prescriptions may be purchased during regular business hours. For more information about the clinic or to schedule an appointment, call 0951-300-7972. Family Strengths and Stresses

Army Community Service, Family Advocacy Program is here to provide help and support by offering a New Parent Support Program, Newborn Network, Play Group, Parenting Classes, Communication Classes, Victim Advocacy and Stress and Anger Management Classes. For information, call 0951-300-7777.

Family Advocacy - Need assistance in learning how to manage a life full of stress or ambivalence? Come every Thursday to Building 7487 from 1:30 – 3 p.m. for Anger/Stress Management Class.

New Parent - Being a new parent can be a challenge. Join the New Parent Support Group every Friday from 10-11:30 a.m. in Building 7487.

Customs Office The Bamberg Customs Office is located in Rooms 124 and 125 in Building 7011 across the street from the movie theater. Customer service hours are from 8 a.m. to noon and 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and closed on German and American holidays. For more information, call 0951-300-7460 or 0951-300-9312. The fax number is 0951-300-8665. Office personnel can assist with importing items, selling items to non-ID card holders and help visiting family members get permission to drive USAREUR-plated car or have an ESSO card for rental vehicles by filling out a 175L form. Personnel can also help retirees and widows get permission to go shopping on post if they visit for more than 30 days or live in Germany. Service Office

The U.S. Army Garrison Bamberg Retirement Services Officer/Casualty Manager is located in

Building 7290, Room 208, next to Burger King. For more information, call 0951-300-7514.

Sports, Health and Fitness

Krav Maga Self-Defense Class The Freedom Fitness Facility is now offering Krav Maga Self-Defense and a women‘s self-defense classes. Classes will be held Fridays. The women‘s class will be held from 5:30-6:30 p.m. The Krav Maga class will be held from 7-8 p.m. Classes are $10 per lesson or $40 a month. For more information, stop by the FFF, call 0951-300–9086 or e-mail kravmagais-rael@yahoo.com.

Bowling Lanes

The Birchview Lanes Bowling Center is located in Building 7690. For more information, updates and events, visit the Family and MWR website http://www.bamberg.army.mil/directorates/dfmwr/bc.asp or call 0951-300-7722.

Continuing Education

Field Study University of Maryland University College Europe will be offering two field study courses – ―Renaissance Art in Florence,‖ held in Italy Jan. 8-15 and ―Van Gogh: Life and Work,‖ held in the Netherlands Jan. 8-15. Field study courses provide an opportunity to travel and explore Europe while earning UMUC credit. The regis-tration deadline for both courses is Dec. 19. Visit www.ed.umuc.edu/fieldstudy or e-mail fieldstud-ies@europe.umuc.edu for details.

University of Phoenix The University of Phoenix is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. It is located at the Warner Barracks Army Education Center, Building 7047, Room 309. Your local University of Phoenix field representative can help you start your master's program. Online and on-site courses are available and degrees can be achieved in 15 - 24 months. For more information, call 0951-300-9280 or 0951-208-5350.

German 101 A free Introduction to German class is offered every Monday at noon at the library. Participants will learn some German words and phrases. For more information, call 0951-300-1740.

Federal Aid

Students are encouraged to explore the many financial aid opportunities available while enrolled in UMUC Europe, including grants, low-interest loans and monthly payment plans. The 2010-2011 Free Application for Federal Student Aid application is now available for students to begin applying for 2010-2011 federal financial aid. Grants may be used along with Veterans Affairs benefits, scholarships, military Tuition Assistance and military spouse tuition assistance. For more information on registration, financial aid and services, contact a local UMUC Europe field representative, call 314-370-6762 or 06221-3780, or visit www.ed.umuc.edu.

Youth and Teens

Cub Scouts There is a Cub Scout Pack here in Bamberg with four active dens: Tiger Cubs (1st grade), Wolves (2nd grade), Bears (3rd grade), Webe-los (4th and 5th grade). There are three meet-ings per month. There are one-hour activities to accomplish steps toward rank advancements. Pack meetings are once a month (Camp Out, Pinewood Derby, Bowlarama, etc.) Volunteers

are needed to assist with den meetings and committee planning. Come and join in the fun of Cub Scouts. For more information about Cub Scouts, call 0162-234-0906 or e-mail mi-chael.mouritsen@eur.army.mil.

Youth Lessons Child, Youth and School Services SKIES Unlim-ited has instructors for tennis, racquetball and dance for youth ages 7-18. For more informa-tion, e-mail Archie.Johnson1@eur.army.mil or call 0951-300-7452.

Aqua Barons

Meet new people and become a part of the Aqua Barons team. Get into shape and stay in shape by swimming. Earn awesome rewards like trophies, medals, ribbons and even a varsity letter. Travel around Europe for swim meets to places like Italy, Spain, Belgium, England and many more. For more information about the team, e-mail bambergaquabarons@yahoo.com.

Ballet Class Registration is open for Child, Youth and School Services SKIES Unlimited ballet classes. The program is for ages 3-8. Classes are on Thurs-days from 2 – 4:30 p.m. in Building 7669. Check the class brochure for specific times and holidays. For available slots, e-mail Archie.Johnson1@eur.army.mil or call 0951-300-7452.

Volunteers Needed The Bamberg Middle High School is seeking volunteers for tutoring students in any subject at the middle and/or high school level. If you would like to help out, call Betty Bullard at 0951-300-8874 or e-mail Betty.bullard@eu.dodea.edu.

Teen Stress

The National Military Family Association created a kit to give the people in military teens‘ lives a way to help them manage stress and affirm the positive aspects of military life. To obtain a copy of the tool kit and learn more, visit https://www.myarmyonesource.com/News/2010/07/OperationPurple.

Closures / Changes

Commissary Holiday Hours The Bamberg Commissary will alter its hours for the holidays. The commissary will have the following hours: Monday, Dec. 20 from 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Friday, Dec. 24 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Dec. 25-26, closed; Monday, Dec. 27 from 8

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a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Saturday, Jan. 1, closed. Beginning Sunday, Jan. 2, the commissary will resume regular hours.

Construction Area

Some badly deteriorated curbstones are sched-

uled for replacement on Kiefernstrasse. Construc-

tion has started and has an estimated completion

date of Nov. 26. Occasional obstruction of traffic

may occur during this time. Furthermore the

driveways of two houses need to be closed for a

short period of time in line with this project. The

occupants concerned will be informed.

Vehicle Registration

Vehicle Registration Office will be closed Nov. 25 for the Thanksgiving holiday. For more informa-tion, call 0951-300-7580.

Relocation of Bus Stop at Shopping Center

The bus stop on 6th Street behind Building 7089

will be relocated soon onto Jefferson Ave at the

entry to the walking zone of Commissary and PX.

During the construction period, Nov. 8 - Jan. 16,

2011, the curved driveway area next to the former

post office location will be narrowed in order to adjust the road curbing and establish the new bus

stop area. The priority lane will be the one coming

from 6th Street onto Jefferson Ave. On week-

ends, the construction barriers will be moved

closer to the curb to allow two-way traffic. Upon

completion of all the preparation work, the bus

stop will be reIocated to its new location which

might cause a one to two day hindrance.

Airport Shuttle

The Frankfurt Shuttle Bus has modified hours. The shuttle departs from the Bamberg Army Community Service building Monday-Friday at 6:20 a.m. and arrives at the airport at 10 a.m. The first return shuttle departs from the airport at 11 a.m. and arrives in Bamberg at 3:15 p.m. The second shuttle departs from the airport at 2:50 p.m. and arrives in Bamberg at 6:30 p.m. The drop-off point is at the ACS building. The shuttle is not available on American and training holidays.

Dental Clinic

Preparing Soldiers for deployment and reintegra-tion is the primary focus of the Bamberg Dental Clinic until early 2011. These priorities result in diminished access to space-available dental care for family members greater than 18 years of age. Care for children up to and including age 18 and access to orthodontic care should be minimally

affected. All beneficiaries will continue to be able to access sick call for treatment of dental emer-gencies. Family members can receive care from TRICARE‘s preferred providers. Call TRICARE Dental Program customer service in the U.S. toll free from Germany between 8 p.m. Sunday and 8 p.m. Friday Eastern Standard Time; first dial 0800-225-5288; after the AT&T prompt dial 1-888-418-0466. Or, contact the TRICARE Area Eurasia-Africa Dental Office at 0630-267-6358. Finance Hours

The Bamberg Finance Customer Support Team has extended our hours of operation to better serve the community. The new hours are Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. The office is closed for lunch from noon - 1 p.m. Foot Lockers

Foot lockers are no longer delivered to customers through the customer service window at the mail room, located in Building 7116. The mail annex facility, Builidng 7103, bays 21-24 is open Mon-day through Friday 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. for foot locker pick up. Customers will be able to back-up to the annex doors and load foot lockers directly into their vehicles. Appointments may be made outside of normal hours based on availability of staff. For more information, call 0951-300-8572.

Entertainment and Leisure

Stable Theater

The Stable Theater presents Rodgers and Ham-merstein's Classic "The Sound of Music" Dec. 2-4 and 9-11 at 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 5 and 12 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $11/$9 at the door and $9/$7 presale. Family discounts and deployment spe-cials are available. Reserve yours seats early! Call or visit the Stable Theater's Facebook site for more info. E-mail reservations are accepted at stable.theater.tickets@eur.army.mil. For more information, call 0951-300-8647.

Outreach KONTAKT Club Events

The Outreach KONTAKT Club is an Army in Europe program designed to promote German and American friendship overseas. For more information, contact the German president Klaus Kirchhof by phone at 0951-24378 or by e-mail at b.k.kirchhof@web.de or contact the American project officer Capt. Carlos Rivera by phone at 0951-300-1610 or send an e-mail to Carlos.rivera2@eur.army.mil.

After the parade, a wreath-laying ceremony was held at Memorial

Park where community leaders paid tribute to veterans.

During the ceremony, Lt. Col. Steven L. Morris, USAG Bamberg

commander, thanked the community for coming out and paid spe-

cial tribute to the returning 173rd Soldiers.

He also asked for community members to remember Soldiers and

family members from the 630th Military Police Company who are

currently deployed and the 54th Engineer Bn. and 240th Quarter-

master Company as they are preparing to deploy soon.

Col. Glen J. Fallo, the Bamberg Dental Clinic commander, was the

guest speaker at the event.

―Today we unite together in common purpose to reflect on the ser-

vice and sacrifice of veterans, living and passed on, who have

given so much, who have placed duty and country before their own

lives to secure and retain the freedom and security we all enjoy

today,‖ Fallo said.

Veterans Day, originally called Armistice Day, was established

more than 90 years ago by President Woodrow Wilson to honor

the end of World War I, Fallo said in his remarks. Following the

end of World War II and the Korean War, the U.S. Congress

changed the name to Veterans Day to honor all those living who

served in the military.

―It is still essential and most proper to set aside time on this day to

formally recognize our veterans who an anonymous author called

nothing more than the finest, greatest testimony on behalf of the

finest, greatest nation ever known,‖ Fallo said.

As the mournful tune of ―Taps‖ was played by a bugler, Morris,

Fallo and garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Daniel Ocanas laid a

wreath in front of the Iraq memorial to honor all those who have

perished in war.

―For all that our veterans have done and will do to better our lives,

our communities, our nation and our world we owe them our deep-

est gratitude, everlasting praise and greatest respect,‖ Fallo said.

To view more pictures of the Veterans Day parade and ceremony,

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USAG BAMBERG NATIVE

AMERICAN INDIAN HERITAGE

MONTH 2010

Thur. Nov. 18 Machete (R) 7 p.m.

Fri. Nov. 19 Resident Evil: Afterlife (R) 7 p.m.

Sat. Nov. 20 Megamind (PG)(1st Run) 3 p.m.

Due Date (R)(1st Run) 7 p.m.

Sun. Nov. 21 Megamind (PG)(1st Run) 3 p.m.

Due Date (R)(1st Run) 7 p.m.

Mon. Nov. 22 The American (R) 7 p.m.

Thur. Nov. 25 Resident Evil: Afterlife (R) 7 p.m.

Fri. Nov. 26 Devil (PG-13) 7 p.m.

Sat. Nov. 27 Alpha and Omega (PG) 3 p.m.

Unstoppable (PG-13)(1st Run) 7 p.m.

Sun. Nov. 28 Alpha and Omega (PG) 3 p.m.

Unstoppable (PG-13)(1st Run) 7 p.m.

Mon. Nov. 29 Unstoppable (PG-13)(1st Run) 7 p.m.

Thur. Dec. 2 Devil (PG-13) 7 p.m.

Fri. Dec. 3 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I (PG-13)(1st Run) 7 p.m.

Sat. Dec. 4 You Again (PG) 3 p.m.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I (PG-13)(1st Run) 7 p.m.

Sun. Dec. 5 You Again (PG) 3 p.m.

As Soldiers return to U.S. Army Garrison Bamberg from down-range, they are required to attend seven days of sessions and meeting with service representatives to ensure they are prepared for life in garrison. The following is a list of some of the organizations involved in rein-tegration and what they will do for Soldiers: ACAP: Army Career and Alumni Program; transition assistance for those who will leave the Army within one year ASAP: Army Substance Abuse Program, guidance Chapel: Couple reunion; reunion with Family and friends; commu-nication with children; battlemind training Dental: Ensures no Soldiers remain class IV in terms of treatment; address urgent dental care needs by screening records, exams, appointments, etc. Finance: Verify entitlements; submit travel vouchers, etc. Legal: Legal services on financial, legal issues and powers of at-torney; support for tax returns; counseling on claims filing proce-dures, etc. Medical: Medical Threat briefing; medical record reception; health assessment; immunizations, etc. S1: Records update, etc. Unit Tasks: Accounting for classified material; turning in of badges or devices for secure areas; Handling of Classified Material brief-ing, etc.

Reintegration break-down

Following the sergeant major of the

Army‘s speech, Maj. Gen. Patricia E.

McQuiston, the commanding general

of the 21st TSC, Preston and

Spencer laid a wreath at the 21st

TSC‘s Fallen Soldiers Memorial to

honor the 21st TSC warriors who lost

their lives while deployed in support

of Operation Enduring Freedom and

Operation Iraqi Freedom.

The names of three 21st TSC Sol-

diers, who died in the past year sup-

porting OEF, were added to the me-

morial, which already lists the names

of 18 other fallen warriors from the

21st TSC.

The three names added were Staff

Sgt. James Ide V who was assigned

to the 18th Military Police Brigade,

Staff Sgt. Derek Farley and Staff Sgt.

Anton Phillips who were both as-

signed to the 16th Sustainment Bri-

gade.

After the ceremony, Preston took

time to recognize various Soldiers for

their hard work as he presented them

with sergeant major of the Army

coins.

The day spent with the 21st TSC was

a part of what is scheduled to be

Preston‘s final visit to U.S. Army

Europe as the sergeant major of the

Army.

During his visit to the 21st TSC, the

sergeant major of the Army also par-

ticipated in an office call with

McQuiston and Spencer and at-

tended the re-enlistment ceremony of

a Warrior Transition Unit Soldier.

―It‘s an honor to speak at an event

that honors those who sacrificed so

much for our country,‖ Preston said.

―America owes each of our fallen and

wounded warriors a debt of gratitude

for their bravery, commitment and

their selfless sacrifice.‖

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Please call us and tell us when you sell your item so we can remove the advertisement.

Thank you.

EMPLOYMENT Daily pet sitting services required for one female French Bulldog, Monday through Friday and possibly occasional weekends when out of town. She is house trained and very good with children/dogs, a true joy to have around. If interested, please contact 1st Lt. Troy Shoemaker at 0151-4 0 5 - 2 1 2 9 4 o r e - m a i l a t troy.shoemaker@us.army.mil. Central Texas College is looking for qualified criminal justice instructors. Applicants should have a two-year de-gree from a regionally accredited school with a minimum five years of work experi-ence in the field or a four-year degree from a regionally accredited school with three years of work related experience. If interested, contact the Bamberg repre-sentative at 0951-300-7467, e-mail bam-berg@europe.ctcd.edu or stop by the Education Center. (7/19/10) There is an immediate opening for a full– time Wellness Counselor at the Bamberg Women, Infants, and Children Office. This position requires a Registered Dieti-tian or a Bachelor of Science degree in nutrition, dietetics, nursing, or Registered Nurse with Associate of Arts degree or home economics with an emphasis in nutrition. Job requirements include com-puter experience, knowledge of maternal and infant nutrition as well as proven counseling skills. Must have a current driver's license. Travel may be required. Interested persons can send resumes to Jenny.Dietrich@eur.army.mil or 09721-96-8986/6791. (7/19/10) AAFES Bamberg is accepting applica-tions for entry-level retail and food ser-vice positions. Join our team, log on to

www.aafes.com today and be part of our new workforce of tomorrow. For more information, call the Human Resources Office at 0951-303159.

AUTOMOBILES For Sale: White 2005 Nissan Armada SE, $16,000, 75,000 miles, 4-door, 5.6 liter engine, V8 automatic transmission, seats 8, rear entertainment system, Bluetooth, rear back-up camera, six-disc CD

changer, alarm, A/C, power seat, all season tires, chrome 20" rims, new

brakes and rotors, lots of aftermarket accessories, single owner. For more information, call 0171-777-2167 or e-mail jenbar112@hotmail.com. For Sale: Red 2002 Dodge Stratus R/T, $6,000, 4-door, 2.7 liter, V6 automatic transmission, leather seats, 4 disc CD changer, auto-start, alarm, A/C, power seat, rear spoiler, all season tires, alloy 17" rims, new brakes, rotors, and battery, single owner. Call Liz at 0170-907-9377 for info. (10/25/10) For Sale: 2008 Toyota Tacoma, Pre-Runner SR-5, VR 6 (236 HP). Less than 15.5K miles. Auto Transmission, Class III hitch, oil cooler, limited slip differential, access cab, upgraded interior (CD, etc), two-wheel drive. Asking $20,500. For more information, call 0951-300-8901 or 0954-998-8078, or e-mail gib-bonstr@hotmail.com. For Sale: Mitsubishi Montero LS 1995 $2,800 OBO; SUV 6-passenger, Security Alarm. System, CD/MP3 player, Heater/AC, Automatic, Power Windows, Cruise Control, Excellent Condition, No problem with vehicle inspection, Owner PCS'ing, call 0152-285-74842 or e-mail Amber-glen5602@yahoo.com. (8/30/10) For Sale: For Sale: 2007 Harley David-son Night Rod Special (US Spec). Gloss black, 9,500 miles, excellent condition (garage kept), new tires, new battery, two sets of mirrors, cover included for $13,000 OBO. For more information or p i c t u r e s , e - m a i l a b r a -ham.goepfert@yahoo.com or krid-dy43@hotmail.com. (10/6/10) For Sale: Ford Fusion, 2007. Asking $10,750. 2007 Ford Fusion I4 SE, 4- cylinder, dark blue pearl metallic, char-coal interior, black leather seats. 35,000 miles, regular maintenance, no acci-dents. Will deliver anywhere in Germany. E-mail becklor@gmail.com for photos and more information. (8/10/10)

FOR SALE The Bamberg Girl Scouts' Garage Sale for Saturday, Nov. 20 at the Girl Scout Building has been canceled. It will be

rescheduled for a later date. The organi-zation is still accepting donations for the sale. E-mail questions to chris-typreston@yahoo.com. Weight Bench $75; Curl Bar $20; 2 Long Bars $15 each; 2 Dumbbell Bars $10 for the set. 4x10 lb plates, 2x5 kg plates, 10x5 lb plates, 4x10 lb plates, 2x10 kg plates, 2x25 lb plates, 2x3 lb plates. All weights are 40 cents per pound and the complete set price can be negotiable. Leg Extender $50; Computer Desk $30. (11/8/10) AAFES Bello 60" TV stand black glass and wood face. Purchased three months ago for $500, selling for $400. Two cherry wood DVD / CD cases. Each holds 156 DVDs, $60 for both. Pictures available. For more information, e-mail stacydodson123@yahoo.com or call 0170-328-7496. (8/23/10)

Located in Bamberg, Pier 1 Rio Grande dining room table (3' w x 6'l x 2'6"h) with 6 chairs. Solid pine dining room table with an antique look. Excellent condition. Two years old. New cost was $1,300 asking $600 or best offer. Self pick up. Call Randy at 0160-781-5496 or e-mail riesr@t-online.de for additional information and picture. German single bed, wood head and foot board; matching night stand; large shrank with sliding doors and a 2-door shrank for TV on top and shelves inside. All 4 pieces sold together $300. Single pieces can be sold separately. Pictures available via e-mail. Contact by phone Monday-Friday 5:30-7 p.m., or 9 a.m.-7 p.m. on weekends at 0919-592-9891, or e-mail corlaurai@t-online.de. (7/14/10)

MISCELLANEOUS Anyone having any claims on or obliga-tions to the estate of Sgt. Raymond C. Alcaraz of the 173rd Brigade Support Battalion, should contact the summary court officer, 1st Lt. Rachel Larson, at 0951-300-9118 or e-mai l Ra-chel.larson@eur.army.mil. (9/15/10) Anyone having any claims on or obliga-tions to the estate of Pfc. James A. Page should contact the summary court martial officer, Chief Warrant Officer Ling F. Chen, at 0951-300-7756. (9/15/10) Anyone having any claims on or obliga-tions to the estate of Pfc. Matthew E. George should contact the summary court martial officer, 1st Lt. Homar M. Marval, at 0172-445-7909 or e-mail homar.marval@eur.army.mil. (9/15/10) Garage wanted! Looking for a garage to park a vehicle in Bamberg, preferable on post. Call 0179-763-2766.

PCSing? Can‘t find a new home for your dog? Please don‘t abandon him/her, call us first. No questions asked. We are a privately funded non-profit dog rescue. Will give your dog solace and placement with a new, loving family. Located in Bamberg and open from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Call 0954-532-2881 or e-mail solacedo-grescue@yahoo.com. (8/23/10) The Bamberg Hospitality House supports the ministry of the Warner Barracks Chapel by of fering addi t ional opportunities for discipleship, Bible study, fellowship (that includes food, often!), weekend activities, etc. Join us Friday nights for 6:30 p.m. dinner and Bible study at our home (Sonnenstrasse 7; 9 6 1 7 5 P e t t s t a d t ; e - m a i l www.cadence.org/huisjen or call 09502-8037). Join us on Sundays at the 11 a.m. for the Protestant service (post chapel).

AD SUBMISSIONS

When submitting a classified ad for publication, be sure to include your name, address and telephone number. We will not advertise commercial services. Classified ads will be erased after three weeks of being published in the Warner Weekly. If you have something you want to advertise in the classified section, please e-mail your submission to the Public Affairs Office at bambergpao@eur.army.mil. We will ONLY accept classified ads by e-mail. We will not accept advertisements by phone or hand-written. These classified ads are a free service to you and in order for us to provide them, they must be in a cut-and-paste text only format. We hope this service is something you will utilize. For more information, call 0951-300-1600 or e-mail bambergpao@eur.army.mil.

Nov. 25-28 Sölden Ski & Snowboard $299 Looking for something fun to do over Turkey Day weekend? Head to the Alps

to ski and snowboard with ODR. The trip includes transportation and three

nights lodging at double occupancy with breakfast and dinner. A lift pass is

not included in the price. A single room is an extra $65. Departs from the

chapel parking lot Nov. 25 at 3 a.m. and returns Nov. 28 at approximately 5

p.m.

Dec. 4 Lauscha $40 Christmas tree ornaments originated in Thuringen, Germany and in the mid-

19th century, glass blowers in Lauscha began stringing glass beads and

other shapes to put on Christmas trees. Come see the glass blowers for

yourself and explore the town where original pieces can be bought. They

make perfect gifts for the season! Children three and under are $20. Departs

from ODR at 10 a.m. and returns approximately 8 p.m.

Dec. 11-12 Stubai Ski and Snowboard $120 As one of the snowiest ski resorts in Austria, Stubai is ideal for snowboarders

and skiers. Grab your gear and hit the slopes or rent some from ODR for $20

before you go. The trip includes transportation and one-night lodging at dou-

ble occupancy with breakfast. Does not include a lift pass. The trip departs

from ODR at 2 a.m. on Dec. 11 and returns 11 p.m. on Dec. 12.

Dec. 18 Regensburg Christmas Market $30 Smell the roasted almonds, purchase a nutcracker and enjoy the holiday

spirit with a trip to the Regensburg Christmas Market. Trip includes transpor-

tation; departs the chapel parking lot at 9 a.m. and returns around 7 p.m.

Trips and Travel Opportunities Take a trip with Bamberg Outdoor Recreation in November-

December

Registration for trips begins the 15th of the month before the sched-

uled trip and must be made no later than the Monday before the

scheduled leave date or they may be cancelled. To sign up or for more

information, go to Outdoor Recreation, Building 7116 or call 0951-300-9376/7955. All

trips depart and arrive from ODR unless otherwise noted. No refund will be given for no-

shows. Military duty restraint or illness will be refunded with documentation. For more

trips, visit http://www.bamberg.army.mil/directorates/dfmwr/odr.asp.

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Weekend events in and around Bamberg Nov. 19 - 28 Friday, Nov. 19 6 p.m. Wine Fest at Hofbraeu Restaurant & Bar, Karolinenstrasse 7, 96049 Bamberg, 0951-53321, www.hofbraeu-bamberg.de 7 p.m. Bock beer tapping at Sportheim, SV Waizendorf, Waizendorf, 96135 Stegaurach 7:30 p.m. Oldie Festival with Suzi Quatro, The Hollies, Manfred Mann‘s Earthband & Fab Five at Stechert Arena Bamberg, Forchheimer Strasse 15, 96050 Bamberg, 0951-23837; Tickets are available at bvd Kartenservice 0951-980-8220 or www.bvd-ticket.de 8 p.m. Guitar and mandolin concert at Harmonie - Gruener Saal, Schiller- platz 7, 96047 Bamberg; Tickets are available at bvd Kartenservice 0951-9808220 or www.bvd-ticket.de 8 p.m. ‗Lucy in the Skye‘, Beatles tribute bands at Live Club, Obere Sand- strasse 7, 96049 Bamberg, 0951-53304, info@live-club.de, www.live-club.de 9 p.m. ‗The Caroloregians‘, Ska, Reggae & Funk & Support-DJ Olly Will (The Loveboats) at Sound´n Arts Club, Sandstrasse 20, 96049 Bamberg, www.sound-n-arts.com 9 p.m. Tim Allhoff Trio at Jazzclub Bamberg e.V., Obere Sandstrasse 18, 96050 Bamberg 10 p.m. Bashment with Kali Yuga Soundsystem, Reggae, Ragga, Dance - hall at Morph Club, Luitpoldstrasse 17, 96052 Bamberg, info@morphclub.org

Saturday, Nov. 20 10 a.m. Electric train exhibition and exchange at Stadthalle, An der Reichen Ebrach 1, 96132 Schluesselfeld 1 p.m. Bamberg Day of Sports for kids, teens and their parents at Stechert Arena, Forchheimer Str. 15, 96050 Bamberg 7 p.m. Brass concert at Grosse Turnhalle, Friedrich-Ebert-Strasse, 96173 Oberhaid 10 p.m. ‗Nistet Femo‘, Soul, Funk, Globuli at Morph Club, Luitpoldstrasse 17, 96052 Bamberg, info@morphclub.org Sunday, Nov. 21 9:30 a.m. Electric train exhibition and exchange at Stadthalle, An der Reichen Ebrach 1, 96132 Schluesselfeld 5 p.m. Organ concert performed by the Bamberg Symphonic Orchestra; classical concert with music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Julius Reubke, Robert Schumann at Konzert- und Kongresshalle - Jo - seph-Keilberth-Saal, Mussstrasse 1, 96047 Bamberg, info@konzerthalle-bamberg.de; Tickets are available at bvd Kart - enservice 0951-980-8220 or www.bvd-ticket.de 5 p.m. Brose Baskets plays Telekom Baskets Bonn at Stechert Arena Bamberg, Forchheimer Strasse 15, 96050 Bamberg, 0951-23837; Tickets are available at bvd Kartenservice 0951-980-8220 or www.bvd-ticket.de 8 p.m. Johannes Brahms: A German Requiem at St. Stephan‘s Church, Stephansplatz 5, 96049 Bamberg; Tickets are available at bvd Kartenservice 0951-980-8220 or www.bvd-ticket.de 8 p.m. Paul Stowe - American, Irish & English Folk, Blues, Bluegrass & Country, 60‘s & 70‘s Songs at Live-Club, Folk, Obere Sandstrasse

7, 96049 Bamberg, phone 0951-53304, info@live-club.de, www.live-club.de Friday, Nov. 26 4 p.m. Advent Market (Sand area of Bamberg); through Sunday; arts & crafts, food, entertainment and concerts; Obere Sandstrasse, 96049 Bamberg 4 p.m. Christmas Market in Strullendorf; Rathausplatz Strullendorf, Forchheimer Strasse 32, 96129 Strullendorf 7 p.m. Advent Concert; classical concert; St. Gangolf (church), Gan - golfsplatz, 96050 Bamberg 8 p.m. Tom Twist, Rock‘n Roll; Live-Club, Obere Sandstrasse 7, 96049 Bamberg, 0951-53304, info@live-club.de, www.live-club.de 10 p.m. Greenclub Live: Bambägga, Rap, Funk, Deutsch-Rap at Morph Club, Luitpoldstrasse 17, 96052 Bamberg, info@morphclub.org

Saturday, Nov. 27 10 a.m. Toy bazaar; used toys for sale; Mehrgenerationenhaus Mütterzentrum Känguruh, Nürnberger Strasse 108 k, 96050 Bamberg 10 a.m. Christmas Market in Schesslitz; Rathausplatz, Hauptstrasse, 96110 Schesslitz (also on Sunday) 12 p.m. Advent concert around St. Martin church, St. Martin (church) and Christmas Market, Maximiliansplatz, 96047 Bamberg 2 p.m. Christmas Markets in Seussling, Hauptstrasse 27, 96146 Altendorf Seussling (also Sunday); in Stegaurach, Windfelder-Garten, Hart landener Strasse 13, 96135 Stegaurach; in Litzendorf, Am Knock, 96123 Litzendorf (also Sunday); in Strullendorf, Forchheimer Strasse 32, 96129 Strullendorf (also Sunday) 3 p.m. Advent Market in Hirschaid, Kirchplatz 6, 96114 Hirschaid and Christmas Market in Breitengüssbach, Kirchplatz 2, 96149 Bre - itengüssbach (also Sunday) 5 p.m. Gospel choir concert; St. Mauritius (church), Mauritiusstrasse, 96114 Sassanfahrt 6:30 p.m. Wine and chocolate; wine and chocolate do go together; Schloss Burgellern, Kirchplatz 1, 96110 Schesslitz, 0954-277-4750, info@burgellern.de; admission is €38 (per person) 7 p.m. Mulled wine party in beer garden; Pils-Pub Knopfloch, Hauptstrasse 41, 96199 Zapfendorf 8 p.m. The Sensational Skydrunk Heartbeat Orchestra; Live-Club, Obere Sandstrasse 7, 96049 Bamberg, 0951-53304, info@live-club.de, www.live-club.de 9 p.m. KUK Karger-Uhlir-Knod at Jazzclub Bamberg e.V., Obere Sand - strasse 18, 96050 Bamberg 10 p.m. Beat Virus: Daniel Dreier [Highgrade Records] at Morph Club, Luit- poldstrasse 17, 96052 Bamberg, info@morphclub.org Sunday, Nov. 28 No time Advent Market in Drosendorf, downtown area Drosendorf 2 p.m. Christmas Markets in Ebing, downtown area of Ebing; in Oberhaid, Rathausplatz, 96173 Oberhaid 8 p.m. Oliver Lederer; Live-Club, Obere Sandstrasse 7, 96049 Bamberg, 0951-53304, info@live-club.de, www.live-club.de Special Events: Christmas Market in Bamberg: Nov. 25 – Dec. 23; various concerts and events surrounding the market like the Advent Market in the Sand area (Nov. 26 – 28), the Medieval Christmas Market inside Geyerswörth castle (Dec. 4 – 12), and the Arts & Crafts Market (Dec. 11 – 12).

Some of the Soldiers in the unit will embark on their third with the 54th En. Battalion. ―I‘m proud and I have the honor of address-ing Families,‖ Paolozzi said. ―These are the people that I would tell you that America really salutes. I don‘t know how they do it; I don‘t know how their Families do it time after time.‖ Palozzi emphasized the importance of resil-iency of family members and those back home. ―The American people will stand before you and they‘ll be divided by politics, they‘ll be divided sometimes on the economy, they‘ll be divided in the news, but I would tell you the one thing, they are not divided on the way they support these Soldiers,‖ Palozzi said. ―They think you‘re the real heroes.‖

Paolozzi, who expects the 18th Engineer Brigade to deploy in the next few years said, ―there‘s no other unit that I‘d rather follow behind.‖ Lt. Col. Timothy Holman took command of the battalion in September 2009. ―I know you‘re ready to deploy because I sweat, I train with you, and I have no doubt we‘ll go down to Afghanistan and execute our mission,‖ Holman said. ―Today we begin another chapter in the battalion‘s history, as we prepare to deploy to Afghanistan.‖ Holman listed the many training events the battalion has engaged in over the past year to include training in Grafenwoehr and Hohenfels, sapper competitions, squad and section evaluations at the Local Training Area and Installation Staging Area opera-tions.

―I knew that the leaders and the Soldiers of this battalion were spending an inordinate amount of time away from their Families, training and preparing to answer the Army‘s next call,‖ Holman said. ―I have no issue telling you, that this battalion is ready. We‘ve been tested in garrison and we‘re now ready to prove ourselves in combat.‖ He then thanked all those left behind who continue to support and sustain Soldiers. ―Most of us either wouldn‘t be where we are today or wouldn‘t be as effective as we are today without the help of our Families,‖ Holman said. ―I would be remiss to give accolades only to our Soldiers.‖ The unit, which reactivated in Bamberg in 1997, was recognized through a list of his-torical achievements read out by the com-mentator of the event.

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DID YOU KNOW!

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ground that are in great demand in the

international business community.

While 70 percent of Army spouses have

college, vocational or post-secondary

education, they are hindered by limited

job experience because of frequent relo-

cations.

The employment of military spouses is a

vital part of the Army Family Covenant.

By expanding the ASEP program and

strengthening local relationships, the

Army continues its support of Soldiers

and their Families.

To find out more, spouses can contact

the Employment Readiness Program

Manager at their local installation or unit,

or by visiting the ―Education, Careers and

Libraries‖ section of ArmyOne-

Source.com.

The 16 companies who joined ASEP at

the AUSA on Oct. 25 are:

Armed Forces Bank; Fort Leavenworth,

Kan.

Dish Network, LLC; Englewood, Colo.

Bank of America; Charlotte, N.C.

McKesson Corp.; San Francisco, Calif.

Amazon; Seattle, Wash.

Verizon; Basking Ridge, N.J.

Hyatt; Chicago, Ill.

Synovus Bank; Columbus, Ga.

FIS – Fidelity National Information Ser-

vices, Inc.; Jacksonville, Fla.

Emergent Solutions; Fla.

American companies that signed in Ko-

rea and here in the U.S. at AUSA on Oct.

25 are:

Central Texas College; Killeen, Texas

SAIC; McLean, Va.

3M; Maplewood, Minn.

CACI; Arlington, Va.

Northrop Grumman; Falls Church, Va.

Booz Allen Hamilton; McLean, Va.

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―The first time I got drunk I was a teenager,‖ he said. ―I raided my parents‘ liquor when they went out for dinner…you know you‘ve got a problem when you‘re in college and your Blood Alcohol Level is higher than your GPA.‖ McGrenahan vividly remembers the night of his first DUI at 18 and the buddies who en-couraged his drinking habit. ―I heard the words chump and wuss and I took the bait,‖ he said. ―They lined up six shots of Jack Daniels. That‘s not being a brother.‖ Losing a baseball scholarship, being fired from his job and lacking healthy relation-ships, McGrenahan still refused to clean up his lifestyle. Though forced to see counselors after his second DUI, he said he never en-gaged in the sessions or took his drinking seriously. His brother Scott also refused help when McGrenahan brought it up to him after an-other alcohol-induced blackout. ―We were afraid people would think we were weak,‖ McGrenahan said. McGrenahan dealt with his brother‘s death like he did with all stress- by drinking. Six months in the Los Angeles County Jail finally sobered him up. ―I served my six months,‖ he said. ―I kept my promise to my mom. I kept my promise to God. I kept my promise to Bernie.‖ This past January McGrenahan hit another milestone in his sobriety- 22 years without a sip of alcohol. The comedian‘s jokes targeted Hollywood icons, post facilities and the audience mem-bers themselves. Ozzy Osbourne is what happens when drugs don‘t kill, he quipped.

Lindsay Lohan looks like she could hang glide on a Dorito. He also joked about the Green Goose, a popular bar in downtown Bamberg and male body building. ―You guys are an awesome mandatory crowd,‖ he said. Tonya Hancock, Army Substance Abuse Program prevention coordinator at Bamberg, met McGrenahan two years ago when he was performing for military personnel in the United States. Though McGrenahan had performed for a Bamberg audience before, Hancock worked to include several European-based posts in his 2010 tour to ensure funding was ap-proved. ―It was a good comedy, but the message was really powerful,‖ Hancock said. ―And he loves to be around the Soldiers.‖ Watching Soldiers walk out after his shows, it‘s evident that they are touched by his story, she added. McGrenahan closed by inviting audience members to contact him via e-mail about any concerns or questions. ―I love you men and women dearly and I don‘t take my freedom for granted,‖ he said. Those interested in contacting McGrenahan c a n v i s i t h i s w e b s i t e a t www.comedyisthecure.com. ―Please contact me,‖ he said. ―It‘s off the record.‖ McGrenahan lauded the efforts of ASAP and the military in countering suicide and alcohol-ism. ―I‘ve never been downrange like some of you guys,‖ McGrenahan said. ―I know it‘s hard on you. Don‘t ever think of hurting yourself.‖

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Lt. Gen. Rick Lynch, commander,

Installation Management Command

Given the Army's 235-year history, resil-

iency is a relatively new word in our vocabu-

lary. We hear it often nowadays, from the

highest levels of leadership on down, as we

talk about how we are addressing the ef-

fects of nine years of conflict.

There may be a danger that someone will

hear the word once too often and tune it out

as the latest buzz word. However, we need

to keep talking about it until every member

of the Army community-every Soldier, civil-

ian and family member-hears it and gets the

message that we want them not only to sur-

vive, but to thrive.

A dictionary definition of resiliency is the

ability to recover from misfortune or adjust

easily to change. When we in the Army talk

about resiliency, though, we are talking

about more than the ability to bounce back

from adversity. We are also talking about

the ability to realize personal growth and

development in the face of challenging

situations. Resiliency is rooted in physical,

mental and spiritual fitness. It is about find-

ing the balance in your life between work,

family and self, and living your dash-the line

on the tombstone between the dates of birth

and death-to the fullest.

During the last nine years of conflict, our

Soldiers, civilians and family members have

faced challenging situations, and in too

many cases, tragedy. Multiple deployments

and too little dwell time have strained our

relationships. We can see the stress mani-

fest in rising rates of divorce, domestic vio-

lence, suicide and other destructive behav-

iors.

We have to reverse the trends. We owe it to

our Soldiers, civilians and family members

to help them build the resiliency they need

to cope with their challenges and come out

stronger and better.

The Army is recognizing the stress and

strain on our forces and families. We are

making resiliency a priority and a part of

Army culture, and have taken a number of

steps to assess and build resiliency in our

Soldiers, civilians and family members.

One of the initiatives is the Comprehensive

Soldier Fitness Program. The program is

designed to enhance the resilience, readi-

ness and potential of Soldiers, civilians and

family members by building strength in

every area of life: not just physical fitness,

but also emotional, social, spiritual, and

family.

CSF is mandatory for Soldiers, but geared

to the whole Army community, with compo-

nents for family members and civilians as

well. Soldiers, civilians and family members

begin with the Global Assessment Tool,

which measures strength in each of the five

areas. The GAT is located at the CSF web-

site, http://www.army.mil/csf. The results of

the assessment direct an individualized

training plan, which includes virtual training,

classroom training and support from resil-

ience experts. It is a long-term program,

meant to help every member of our commu-

nity succeed in his or her job and grow per-

sonally.

Another resource that helps Soldiers, civil-

ians and family members build their resil-

iency are the Army Wellness Centers. Like

the CSF, the wellness centers are focused

on prevention. They are focused on helping

individuals identify their problem areas and

make positive changes for their health and

well-being. Wellness center programs in-

clude metabolic and fitness testing, nutrition

education, weight management, stress

management, and tobacco cessation.

One challenge for the Army is to make sure

that every member of the Army community,

including National Guard and Reserve Sol-

diers, and family members who are not lo-

cated near an installation, have access to

the resources they need to build resiliency.

Every member needs to know what support

exists for them and where they can access

it. We have plenty of great programs and

services, such as the CSF program and

Army Wellness Centers, but we need to

make sure we are effective and efficient in

delivering them to the Army community

members who can use them.

In the spring I will be joining senior com-

manders and other Army leaders at Fort

Hood to discuss the importance of resiliency

and the different ways we are approaching

the issue. We are meeting there to take a

look at a bricks-and-mortar model, the Fort

Hood Resiliency Campus. The Resiliency

Campus is a one-stop shop where Soldiers,

civilians and families can go to strengthen

their mind, body and spirit. Composed of

several buildings located next to each other,

the campus offers a comprehensive array of

services and programs, including spiritual

and physical fitness programs, personal

financial assistance, culinary classes, indi-

vidual and family counseling, Warrior Ad-

venture Quest, and family programs.

The symposium will also consider the possi-

bility of a virtual resiliency campus, which is

in the beginning phases of conceptualiza-

tion and development. Installation Manage-

ment Command Headquarters' Chaplain

Ministry Team will demonstrate a virtual

Spiritual Fitness Center, which would be a

core component of a virtual resiliency cam-

pus. The virtual Spiritual Fitness Center will

be accessible both as a conventional web-

site and in Second Life, on the Army One

Source Survivor Island web page. Both ave-

nues will provide Soldiers, civilians and fam-

ily members faith-based and non-faith-

based resources for building their spiritual

fitness.

The virtual campus merits serious consid-

eration. Like a physical campus, it would

offer a single point of access to assess

needs and direct the individual to the best

source of help, but it would also be available

to Army community members anywhere and

anytime. Ultimately, the symposium will

consider what models of resiliency cam-

puses, virtual and physical, can be stan-

dardized to benefit the whole Army.

The Army's focus on resiliency is important.

It puts mental, emotional and spiritual fit-

ness on par with physical fitness, all of

which we need to perform successfully.

It also acknowledges that the Soldiers who

make up our all-volunteer Army and their

family members need and want balance in

their lives.

It is easy to get knocked off-balance by the

challenges we face, which is why I encour-

age you to take the time to build your resil-

iency and find your balance. As I said, you

have to live your dash. For me, the dash

signifies not only serving my country, but

even more importantly, being a husband

and father and making time for friends.

When you are taking your last breaths, you

are probably not going to wish you spent

more time working, but more time doing the

things you enjoy and being with the people

you love.

Especially during the fast-approaching holi-

day season, take the time to do what re-

charges you, to spend time with those im-

portant to you, and ultimately, to live your

dash well.

Building resiliency, restoring balance for Soldiers, civilians, Families

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