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Sweet home Alabama

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Model Overview: 2014 Volvo S60

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Oktoberfest celebrates 180 years


of tradition

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Harley chrome as far as you can see

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Tips help keep children cyber safe

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Weather vanes for the museum

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Community asked to report
suspicious activity
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Farmers markets offer healthy
alternatives

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Biking is healthy and helps you
stay fit
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Eye to eye with polar bears, wolves
and tigers
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FMWR highlights new ODR complex


Grafenwoehr, Germany Most big ideas start small. Ben
and Jerrys opened their first ice cream parlor in a run-down
gas station; the first Macintosh computer was built in a garage;
and Wal-Mart began as a five-and-dime store in Arkansas.
Likewise, the idea for a new Outdoor Recreation complex to
accommodate the ever-growing population within U.S. Army
Garrison Grafenwoehr and the Bavaria Military Community began as a simple sketch drawn sloppily on a restaurant napkin.
Ten years of extensive planning and 10 million dollars later,
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tion will finally realize this new ODR complex when it opens to
the public Sept. 24.
Wolfgang Schultes, Outdoor Recreation director for USAG
Grafenwoehrs Family and MWR, said the complex would meet
the recreational needs of the entire community.
We have grown in size, said Schultes. And the needs of the
community have grown. This is the answer.
ODR will continue to provide the same services as before -equipment rentals, outdoor excursions, weekend trips and pro-

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

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

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

The bright and open reception area welcomes customers.

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


more.
The scope of the complex is impressive.
Located near Dickhaeuter Lake on the Grafenwoehr Training
Area just a few minutes from Gate 9 (near the Tower Barracks
Shoppette), the 16,000 square-foot ODR complex boasts a
bright and welcoming reception area, where customers can
rent gear and inquire about various excursions.
The adjoining snack bar and patio invites customers to stick
around and enjoy the scenic view. A multipurpose room located
in the same building can be rented for receptions, classes and
meetings.
Outdoors, children can play on the sensory playground while
ballers take to the blacktop. In the wintertime, the basketball
court transforms into a hockey and ice-skating rink, allowing
year-round activities for the community.

A high-quality indoor climbing hall beckons climbers to navigate


multiple routes, each wall containing various levels of difficulty.
Outside, adrenaline junkies can climb, negotiate and traverse
more than 1,000 feet of obscure obstacles dangling 40 to 80 feet
above the ground at the high ropes course.
Additionally, the complex houses rental cabins and a campground fully equipped for a weekend getaway. A boat dock is
accessible nearby for water sports and the vast green space
allows for picnics and a peaceful place to enjoy nature.
The facility is designed to be a one-stop shop and recreation
destination for members of the Bavaria Military Community. It will
also provide support for local Soldiers and visiting training units.
Recreation programs have emerged as an integral part of the
Soldier resiliency.
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as an alternate form of reintegration.
The mission, to foster unit cohesion, team building and provide
reintegration support through recreation, said Schultes, will be
easier to fulfill now that the resources are on home base.
The official opening of the complex is Sept. 24 and will launch
with a ribbon-cutting ceremony led by Col. James Saenz, USAG
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The Soldier and Leader Information Expo will be held onsite the
same day from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The Expo invites all Soldiers within
the community to tour the facility and inquire about training and
recreational opportunities.
The grand opening, coined Funtober Fest, will take place on
Saturday, Sept. 28, from noon-8 p.m. The entire community is
invited to tour the complex and participate in outdoor activities
throughout the day.
A schedule of events includes a fish fry, gaming zone set up by
BOSS and the Warrior Zone, projects by the Arts and Crafts
center, library-sponsored reading programs, entertainment by
the GPAC Improv Troupe, 3-on-3 basketball and soccer games,
and childrens entertainment including a jumping castle and face
painting.
ODR will provide demonstrations on climbing and the high ropes
course, as well as shooting, archery and fishing. Guided tours of
the complex will take place throughout the day.
| by Molly Hayden,
U.S. Army Garrison Grafenwoehr Public Affairs

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Sweet home Alabama

The Encores say goodbye to their soloist Pearl Clark


Ten-Year-Anniversary Celebration

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


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

ment. Her husband Curtis was deputy commander of the US


Army Garrison Grafenwoehr but returned to the United States
five years ago.
My Tribute was the name of the song she sang for her Grafenwoehr choir mates at her farewell. The Encores said thank
you with a photo book featuring photos of the choirs performance at the citys 650th anniversary, at the Gmnd senior citizens home, during church services on Grafenwoehr Training
Area and memories of the Water Tower, the Elementary School
and the town of Grafenwoehr. The book will receive a place of
honor in the German suite of my home in Alabama, promised
Pearl, to which she will return.
| by Renate Gradl

Over time, the percentage of German and American singers, mainly women, changed in the German-American
choir The Encores. Some times it was 50:50, and at
other times there were more American singers in the choir.
Currently, there is only one American singer in the choir
because the German members had to bid farewell to many
American singers who returned home.
On September 29, the choir celebrated its 10th anniversary
together with the 90th anniversary of Grafenwoehrs protestant St. Michaels Church. Choir practice is held every
Wednesday at 6.30 p.m. in the protestant chapel annex in
Grafenwoehr, Martin-Luther-Strae 4 (adjacent to Gate 1 of
the training area). New singers, male and female, are always
welcome. The Encores repertoire includes gospel, pop,
jazz and songs from musicals, along with classic music in
German and English. For more information, go to www.
the-encores.de.

Bavarian Times | 8

The military history training of German and


American soldiers in the Italian Dolomite Alps
truly was a multi-national experience. Led by
Lt. Col. Hans-Joachim Gehrlein (front right) they
followed the traces of the Alpine War. The climb
to the 2,744-meter-high summit of the Hexenstein (photo) wasnt the only fixed rope route in
the Dolomite Alps that proved to be an athletic
and physical challenge.

woehr and JMTC Range Control


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

Grafenwoehr. The military history training proved to be a


challenge and a unique experience for German and American
soldier from Grafenwoehr Training Area. They followed the traces
of the Alpine War in the Italian Dolomite Alps while staying in the
barracks of the Italian Mountain Division which turned it into a
truly multi-national experience.
Upon invitation of the Italian embassy and with the support of
their German and American headquarters, the German Military
Representative (GMR) and its guests left for South Tyrol. Nine
GMR soldiers, led by Lt. Col. Hans-Joachim Gehrlein, civilian
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On its way to the 2,744 meter-high summit of the Hexenstein


mountain, the group passed through the still fully accessible
tunnel system with its caverns and battle positions. These historic monuments are impressive and saddening at the same time
because visitors get an impression of the pain and torture of
that merciless static warfare. Those events should not be forgotten. Instead, they should inspire us to do everything we can to
preserve peace, said Gehrlein. Other mountain tours included
climbing up the summits of the Lagazuoi (2,778 meters) and the
Cima Pisciadou (2,985 meters) via the fixed rope route of the
same name at the Sella mountain range. An eight -hour climb up
the Tofana di Rozes (3,225 meters) followed. Some members of
the group also climbed up the Piz Boe (3,152 meters). On the last
day, the group visited the front lines in the Drei-Zinnen area and
the Toblinger Knoten (2,615 meters).
The joint mountain tours along the paths of military history were
filled with many new experiences, especially for those soldiers
who had never been on such a tour, and fostered mutual understanding, camaraderie and German-American-Italian friendship.
| by Gerald Morgenstern

Photo Credit: Gerald Morgenstern

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

Photo Credit: Gerald Morgenstern

General Piatt shows


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

Immediately after taking command in


June, the new general showed his interest in the history of the training area and
the bilingual book Training Area Grafenwoehr, yesterday & today became part
of the Piatt familys reading material. The
Piatt family is also very excited about living in the historic Forest House next to
the Water Tower. The general already paid a visit to the top of
the tower. Book author Gerald Morgenstern and Willi Buchfelder showed the items, photos and displays collected and
shown in the military section, documenting the history of the
training area. They explained details and peculiarities about the
first artillery shot in 1910, or during the resettlement in 1938.
Piatt was also interested in the rail based weapon system Dora
and the collection of military uniforms. The history of the city
of Grafenwoehr, arts and crafts and religious art were shown
when visiting the museums cultural section. Buchfelder also
asked Piatt for support regarding the expansion and re-design
of the military section, including a new section documenting the
citys history after 1945 and life with the Americans.
| by Gerald Morgenstern

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Oktoberfest
celebrates 180 years
of tradition
MUNICH Its the worlds biggest festival; the quintessential experience where German stereotypes dance to beat of live oomph
bands.
This year marks the 180th Oktoberfest celebration, here, Sept.
21-Oct. 6, and like every year, it is shaping up to be a two-week,
non-stop celebration.
Women don snug dirndls while lederhosen-clad men walk proudly through the streets, a checkered shirt hiding their inevitable
beer bellies.
The 42-acre Theresienwiese, the location of the famed festival,
houses 14 large tents and more than 20 smaller ones. Each
beckons visitors inside where rows of revelry park on stadiumsized wooden benches.
In order to get a seat in a tent, you should buy tickets in advance.
Visitors can enter the tents without reservations but will not be
served unless they have a seat. If youre pushy or patient, or if
you arrive early (before 11 a.m. is advised), you can usually find
one somewhere.
All tents (big and small) are packed to the hilt, so you may find
yourself rubbing more than elbows with fellow tourists and locals, but thats part of the Oktoberfest charm.

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

Tents can hold hundreds to thousands of festivalgoers, the largest (and oldest) being the 10,000-seat Schottenhamel, known
to many as the party tent. The Hippodrom tent is a colorful, hip
attraction where local celebrities sip on libations, while the Hofbraeuhaus tent is as popular as the beer hall of the same name
-- a favorite among American visitors.
Another crowd pleaser, the Augustiner beer tent, offers a more
relaxed atmosphere that is great for families. Not surprisingly
each tent keeps tens of thousands of liters of beer at the ready
and most (if not all) are cash only.
While the party is self-contained in the tents, outside, visitors can
roam fairgrounds for rides, roller coasters and carnival games.
Parents with small children can best enjoy these games on Tuesdays, coined family day, with special discounts.
Getting there:
Taking the train is the most hassle-free option for getting to Oktoberfest. Fest-goers can combine forces to use the Bayern Pass
(around 35 euros for a full day of travel on regional trains, Ubahn and S-bahn trains for up to five travelers). The key term is
regional trains. Avoid boarding a high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) train, which is not included in the Bayern Pass -- its an
expensive mistake.
On weekdays, the first Bayern Pass train leaves just after 9 a.m.;
weekend trains leave as early as 5:30-6:30 a.m. For the same
price as a Bayern Pass, the Vilseck Train Station is also offering
Oktoberfest Bayern Pass packages, which includes a Bayern
Pass, an Oktoberfest schedule and train timetables, explains
local traditions and offers recommendations for activities in Munich after the Oktoberfest party shuts down.
| by Molly Hayden,
U.S. Army Garrison Grafenwoehr Public Affairs

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

Festival-goers enjoy the sun and Bavarian blue skies during last years Oktoberfest.

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

Weather vanes for the museum

Photo Credit: Gerald Morgenstern

It rained weather vanes for the Grafenwoehr Culture- and


Military Museum. Garrison commander Col. James E. Saenz
presented the former canon silhouette and Mayor Helmuth
Wchter carried the old tower vane of the town hall in his
hand baggage. However, its a mere historic coincidence that
both vanes were replaced in the same year.
Willi Buchfelder, chairman of Grafenwoehrs Historic Society
and treasurer Willi Gottschalk welcomed the guests in the
museum. Saenz was given a short tour and overview of the
culture and military section. He was also asked for support
regarding the re-design of the museum and the documentation of the American years after 1945.
The military section also features a model of Grafenwoehrs
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looks like the silhouette of a canon. After exactly 100 years
imprinted in the swivel is the year 1912 - the two by one
meter metal piece fell off the tower. Installing a new canon silhouette on the tower was costly and technically challenging.
A specialized company from Schneeberg produced the new
weather vane, based upon the historic original. Unfortunately,
a new hammered paint was applied onto the old vane for
test purposes, destroying the 100-year-old patina. The canon
silhouette perfectly matches the tower model in the museum,
where the models of Wilhelm Kemmler, the towers architect,
will soon be put on display as well.
The town halls old weather vane is a little bit older than the
top of the Water Tower. Until this year, it sat on top of the small
tower of Grafenwoehrs other landmark. With the renovation
of the town hall tower, a new weather vane was put on the top.
The Hering Co. from Mhring produced the vane from goldplated V2a steel. Following its historic predecessor, it is imprinted with the initials H. W. of Mayor Helmuth Wchter and
the year 2013. Subsequently, the mayor donated the old iron
sheet vane of the town hall tower to the Historic Society for
the culture section of the museum. I. M. 1891 is imprinted
on it, which, however, does not match the initials of the mayor
at the time. From 1882 to 1900 that was Wilhelm Specht, the
mayor matching the initials, Johann Eduard Meiler, held office
from 1901 to 1919. The question why I. M. is imprinted on the
weather vane will probably never be answered.

| by Gerald Morgenstern
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| Grafenwoehr

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

Team concept debuts at


USAREUR Best Warrior

The U.S. Army Europe Best Warrior Competition is a weeklong


event that tests Soldiers physical stamina, leadership, technical knowledge and skill. The competitors represent the best in
their units and exemplify the USAREUR imperatives of teamwork, comprehensive fitness, leader development, training, discipline and standards. Winners in the Soldier and Noncommissioned Officer categories of the USAREUR competition will go
on to compete at the Department of the Army level competition
in October at Fort Lee, Va.
In previous years, competitors were judged solely on individual
performance, but this the competitors move through the events
as a mixed team. Each team consists of a Soldier, Noncommissioned Officer and Officer from the same unit. Although some
of the team members do not directly work together, competing
for the title of Best Warrior has built confidence in each other.
It has really built not just a relationship for the competition but
a relationship that we can take back to our units and really use
the strengths of the unit to make everyone better, said Staff
Sgt. David Foster, a Satellite Communications Operator assigned to 5th Signal Command.

You are always depending to the guy to your left and to your
right; whether you are out down range or here in garrison you
are always depending on other guys to help you out.
The medical situation training center lane was also a team event
in this years competition. The MSTC event tested each teams
first responder skills; requiring communication and teamwork
to assess and conduct first aid on two simulated casualties,
then evacuate both to a mock helicopter.
The Close Combat Aviation lane also gave enlisted and commissioned service members a chance to build relationships
and work together to accomplish a call for fire mission. Team
members were given 15 minutes to locate an enemy vehicle
using both binoculars and a map. After plotting the vehicle on
the map, the team then called up the coordinates to an AH-64
Apache, and within minutes the attack helicopter confirmed the
target and fired live 30mm rounds into the vehicle.
It is about communication, leadership, being able to adapt in
an environment so the whole crew can get together and complete the mission, said Spc. Leroy Suquintana, an Infantryman assigned to U.S. Army Europes Headquarters Battalion in
Wiesbaden, Germany.
Each of the service members in the team gained an appreciation for the benefits of working together.

The competition integrated multiple events to test each


competitors ability to work together within a team. Team assessment events included timed situational-training exercises
such as entering and clearing a room of suspected enemy fighters, weapons assembly and a team reaction course.

What is unique is that the teams are comprised of an NCO,


officer and Soldier so when you do these team competitions a
Soldier can see that their leaders are competent and that the
officers and NCOS see that their Soldiers are competent, said
U.S. Army Europes Command Sgt. Maj. David Davenport.

It is really how you operate; you never operate individually


because it is always a team effort and working as a team brings
more realism to the actual Best Warrior Competition itself, said
Sgt. 1st Class Sergio Velazquez, a 2013 Best Warrior competitor who serves as a Platoon Observer Controller Trainer at the
Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels, Germany.

Check out all the Best Warrior competition action on the Best
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| by Sgt. Daniel Cole,


U.S. Army Europe Public Affairs

Photo Credit: Gertrud Zach

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

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Community asked to report


suspicious activity
Grafenwoehr, Germany August is Army Anti-terrorism
Awareness Month and as a military community overseas, its
important for the public to maintain vigilance in thwarting terror
attacks and traveling safely.
Earlier this month, the State Department issued a worldwide
alert to U.S. citizens traveling abroad warning that al-Qaida and
its affiliates are planning terrorist attacks that may materialize
before the end of August.
While the main area of concentration is North Africa and the
Middle East, it is important to remain alert in any travel scenario.
Recent events, such as the murder of a British Soldier in civilian clothes outside of his barracks in May and the stabbing
of a French soldier in Paris three days later, demonstrate the
importance of personal vigilance worldwide as officials cannot
predict or defend against every asymmetric threat.
Acts of terrorism are always preceded by planning and surveillance, said Jerry Hollo, anti-terrorism officer for the Directorate
of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security. These actions
are detectable if you remain aware.
According to the Institute of Homeland Security Solutions,
more than 40 percent of foiled terrorist plots between 1999
and 2009 were discovered via observations from the general
public; each started with a simple tip of suspicious activity.
Individual vigilance is the best defense to reduce risk, said
Hollo, pointing to the anti-terrorism program.
This program is used to deter against terrorist attacks or surveillance attempts by employing security measures that alter
the security signature of the installation, thereby disrupting the
terrorists attack-planning cycle. It is an integral element of the

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Using a variety of additional security measures in the baseline
security posture prevents overuse of security forces, as would
happen if a higher force protection condition were maintained
for an extended period.
Germany saw two failed terrorist plots in 2006 and assaults on
32 police officers in 2012. While the garrison continues to work
with host nation authorities to mitigate this type of violence,
assistance from the community is welcomed.
I think everyone has a clear understanding of what normal
looks like, said Hollo. So if there is something out of the ordinary, something that is not normal, report it.
To report suspicious activities call:
Grafenwoehr Military Police:
DSN: 476-2490 / 3397
CIV: 09662-83-2490 / 3397
Hohenfels Military Police:
DSN: 466-2812 or 114
CIV: 09472-83-2812
Garmisch Military Police:
DSN: 440-3801 / 3827 or 114
CIV: 08821-750-3801 / 3827
German authorities:
110 for police
112 for fire / ambulance
Be sure to include the date, time, and location of activity; number of persons involved; number and types of vehicles involved;
type of activity observed; and describe what you saw or heard.
For additional information on suspicious activity indicators,
contact usarmy.grafenwoehr.imcom.list.usag-grafenwoehr-dptms-at@mail.mil for a pamphlet on what to look for, whom to
contact, and how to report.
Additionally, the travel advisory is in effect for a minimum of
30 days and more information can be found at the link above.

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| by Molly Hayden,
U.S. Army Garrison Grafenwoehr Public Affairs

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Safe social networking


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

we do not violate operational security while providing Soldiers


and their families updates through social media. Our battalion
and the companies currently have Facebook pages, so we
want to ensure the administrators are properly trained.

Social media is one of the themes which the Army is focusing


on during August, which has been declared Anti-terrorism Awareness Month.

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

While the U.S. Army Garrison Grafenwoehr Anti-terrorism and


Force Protection office is posting tips on how to safely use
social media throughout the month of August, one battalion decided to go a step further and provide training to their Soldiers
and family members.

If you wouldnt put it on a sign in your front yard, then you


shouldnt be putting it on Facebook, he said.

Using the Armys approved training website, Maj. Richard Hagner, 44th ESB executive officer, created an adult learning environment with back-and-forth discussion which not only educated on the dangers of posting too much information on the
Web, but also afforded an opportunity to take the online test
and receive an official Army certificate of training.
The training is mandatory for anyone who manages an official
Army social media site, Hagner said. The intent is to ensure

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Battalion stated, This is our first attempt at training related to
social media.

Kathy Bryant attended the training and said, This training


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Classes ease the transition to life


in Germany
Hohenfels, Germany Moving to another country can be
a daunting experience where an unknown language and unfamiliar customs make even a simple trip to the grocery store
a challenge.
Hohenfels Relocation Readiness Program offers a solution in
the form of various classes designed to help Soldiers, civilians and family members feel more confident and comfortable
during their stay here.
Coming here from the States is a huge culture shock, said
Rick Iglesias, Relocation Readiness Program manager. When
people come here, theyre too scared to go out and explore,
they want to stay on post. Our program, we kind of hold their
hand, take them off post and show them -- this is Germany!
The two staples of the Relocation Readiness Program are
Culture College and Hallo Hohenfels. Culture College is
mandatory for all incoming Soldiers, while Hallo Hohenfels is
geared more toward family members.
We have had people who come to both, though, because you
learn different things at each one, said Iglesias.
Iglesias describes the two-day Culture College as a huge
crash course into German culture, with discussions on history, traditions, fests, and shopping, but also more pragmatic
concerns such as when to use a voltage convertor rather than
an adapter or how to set up a phone.
Hallo Hohenfels is a four-day course which focuses mainly
on introducing family member to the Hohenfels Military Community and familiarizes them with the services and sources
available on post.
I would have had no idea how much is available on this
post without Hallo Hohenfels, said Capt. Faiza Talybova, Ho-

henfels Dental Clinic commander. Having arrived only three


weeks ago, Talybova said the class prepared her for many of
the issues she experienced later.
Its also peppered with German culture, said Nickayla Myers-Garner, Relocation Readiness contractor.
The class visits a German grocery store, bakery, butcher
shop, and even a furniture store and includes instructions on
how to use a Value Added Tax relief form.
Both classes feature field trips to Regensburg with special
attention paid to using the highly efficient German transit system.
A lot of people want to get out and see things, but they dont
know how. These classes help the family member have the
confidence to get out, Myers-Garner said. We show them
how to read the schedules, how to use the two ticket machines -- all the tricks of the trade.
Talybova said the class was a great opportunity for newcomers to experience German culture from the perspective of an
American who has been here a while.
And Nickayla was amazing with her energy. No matter how
long or how far, she was always very energetic and passionate
about the Hallo Hohenfels idea in general, Talybova added.
Myers-Garner has been in Hohenfels nearly seven years and
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adopted country. But it wasnt always that way.
She shared a story with her class of her first day in Germany.
Having left sunny Georgia the day before, she was now on a
bus somewhere between Frankfurt and Hohenfels traveling in
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She also taught them how to properly Prost, or toast, in
Bavaria, including not just what to do, but why, and providing
a historical component to help people assimilate more and
become a part of the German community.
Jenn Lawlor arrived in Hohenfels on July 2 and intended to
take the class then, but it was canceled.
I remarked, jokingly, that by the time August rolled around I
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The Relocation Readiness Program also offers classes in German language and just this month are premiering a new class
on trachten, the traditional Bavarian lederhosen and dirndls
seen at most festivals.
The class will discuss the various pieces comprising the outfits, the history, when and how to wear them, and will include
a shopping trip to Regensburg where participants can try on
and perhaps purchase their own.
Other classes will take a closer look at various aspects of the
German culture, such as blaskapelle or oompah bands,
fest etiquette, brewery tours and kirwa, the small village festivals centered around the local church.
And all our classes are free, said Iglesias.
Myers-Garner said she remembers being scared and confused when she arrived in Hohenfels and how much Hallo
Hohenfels and Culture College helped give her the courage to
explore on her own. Now, she wants to give that gift to others.
This is a wonderful opportunity for Americans to come to
Europe and explore these cities and towns that are older than
our nation, she said. And I want to help people have the
confidence to do that.
| by Mark Iacampo,
U.S. Army Garrison Hohenfels Public Affairs

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Child abuse and neglect are powerful words that can instantly evoke
graphic images in a persons mind,
but the perpetrators are often not
simply bad people.
Lack of knowledge of the developmental stage of a child and high
levels of stress are the two most
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said Brandi Stauber, Installation Management Command Europe Family
Advocacy Program manager.
To combat this, when a child is
placed with an EPC provider, SWS
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weaknesses and developing treatment options designed to help parents provide a safe environment for
their children.
Thats our ultimate goal; to help
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Sembach, Germany In a perfect world, there would be no
need for Emergency Placement Care providers, but as anyone who has ever looked into the eyes of an abused child can
attest, we do not live in a perfect world.
EPC is a program designed to provide temporary 24-hour
care for at-risk children when the child cannot be safely cared
for by their natural parents or legal guardians.

needed.
We have 16 locations across Europe, Stauber said. What
we are hoping for is that at any given moment at any location,
if there was an incident to occur where children needed to be
temporarily removed from their homes for safety reasons, we
would have a home available to provide care.
EPC providers need to be at least 21 years old and pass a
background check, but Stauber said the most important qualification is having a passion for reaching out to a family in need.
Heather Kiplinger had such a passion when she signed up for
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Its not going to be about monetary incentives or because it
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around these families who are in great need.
Its about knowing that you are contributing to your community
and strengthening and supporting military families at a level
that is difficult but can be very rewarding, she added.
Kiplinger can attest to the truth of those rewards. She and her
family served as EPC providers for a pair of siblings over several months.
Taking them in at a time when they were scared and afraid of
being taken from their mother, and giving them a happy home
for a bit, was an awesome reward, she said.
Stauber also pointed out that the long-term benefits to both the
children and their parents can be life changing.
We all have the opportunity to help each other, Stauber said.
For this program to work, it really does take a community of
individuals to support these families who are in great need.
EPC tries to match up children with the best possible families,
with some homes perhaps being better suited to teenagers
while another may be ideal for a child under three. But in order
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| by Mark Iacampo,
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Sgt. 1st Class Sergio Velazquez, assigned to U.S. Army Europes Joint Multinational Training Command, climbs over a wall during the obstacle course portion of
USAREURs 2013 Best Warrior Competition at the Grafenwoehr Training Area, Aug. 20.

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Velazquez, an infantryman assigned as a platoon observer


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

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Hohenfels, Germany U.S. Army Europes 2013 Noncommissioned Officer of the Year, Sgt. 1st Class Sergio Velazquez, is gearing up to face competitors from across the Army
in the U.S. Army Best Warrior Competition, held in Fort Lee,
Va., Oct. 1618.

The recent Best Warrior competition tested Soldiers from across USAREUR on military knowledge and skills through more
than 30 tasks such as land navigation, weapons qualifications,
combat first aid, and a combatives tournament.
Competitors also took a written examination and demonstrated their knowledge on a wide variety of military topics before
a board of sergeants major.
My favorite event was the call to fire, Velazquez said. Youre
talking to these two Apaches (helicopters) on the radio and
youre watching them engage targets on the range with actual
30mm machine guns. I think everybody enjoyed that one.
Velazquez said he felt he had done well during the competition, but was still surprised when announced as the winner.

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The goal was really to represent the unit well, he said. Im


proud to bring it home for the unit.
Velazquez has little time to rest on his laurels, though. Hes
already focused on the next round of the competition and will
be heading to Vilseck soon to begin preparations.
The unit has a month long training set up for me, he said. It
involves a lot of combatives, theres a medical lane that Ill be
going through. They have a lot of stuff said up so its going to
be pretty cool.
While he admits that participating in the Best Warrior is strenuous, Velazquez said he enjoys competing, and that he gets
a lot out of it.
It does take a toll, especially the first few days because you
dont get much sleep, he said. Really, its all about being
prepared. If youre prepared physically, thats about half the
events right there. Then its just up to you as an NCO to get
into the books, the field manuals and study guides, and looking over the material.
Velazquez said hes excited to pit himself against the best the
Army has to offer.
Its all about seeing what the next level brings in terms of
competition. Everybody wants the same thing, everybody
wants to win. I operate well under pressure. Im going to go
out there and do my best.
| by Mark Iacampo,
USAG Hohenfels Public Affairs

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Keith Brewer (left), Hohenfels Anti-Terrorism and Force Protection


manager, discusses force protection with Violetta Grant (center),
Library Program and Event coordinator, and Spc. Eboni Rogers
(right), 527th Military Police Company, recently.

Force Protection is everyones business

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

For one thing, were trying to teach people to be a little less


conspicuous when they go out, he said. If you have a T-shirt
from Dans Pulled Pork in Virginia or wherever, then youre
giving an indicator that hey, Im American, and you may be
making yourself a target.
Brewer also suggests that people vary their routes when driving to work or performing errands around their community.

The iWatch Army program depends on community members


to remain vigilant and report behaviors and activities that appear unusual or out of the ordinary.

We want you to go out and enjoy yourself and have a great


time in Europe, but understand there still is a threat out there
and take some precautions, he added.

The concept behind iWatch is simple.

Its good to get this message out, because its when you
get comfortable and think oh, nothings going to happen that
things usually do happen, said Spc. Eboni Rogers, 527th Military Police Company.

If you see something, say something, Brewer said. Youre


our eyes and ears. We want you to help us so we can all have
a safe community.
The iWatch program focuses on behaviors and activities, not
individuals. If an activity or behavior doesnt look, sound, or
smell right, Brewer encourages community members to report
it.
We want people to know theyre not going to get in trouble for
saying something, Brewer said.
To help get his message out, Brewer spent several days recently talking to individuals around the installation about force
protection.
Brewer said he didnt identify himself at first, but began with
a friendly dialog before moving on to seemingly innocuous
questions about force protection.
I wanted to see if they were going to challenge me back,
which some of them did, he explained.
Brewers real message centered around sensitizing community members to the types of activities that should be reported
and how to increase their day to day safety through simple
awareness.
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Brewer said his main goal was to educate people. He handed out flyers and brochures detailing types of situations that
might merit a report, who to call and what to say.
Suspicious activities could include people drawing or measuring important buildings, strangers asking questions about
security forces or procedures, chemical smells, or an unattended briefcase, package or backpack.
Brewers efforts seem to be making a difference.
He made me think of some things I hadnt thought of before,
said Nan Barker, Hohenfels Library manager.
Some people may hesitate on whether they should say
something or not, but you cant go wrong if you report something, said Rogers. Its better safe than sorry.
In Hohenfels, to report suspicious activity call 466-2812.

| by Mark Iacampo,
USAG Hohenfels Public Affairs

Photo Credit: Mark Iacampo, U.S. Army Garrison Hohenfels Public Affairs

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

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Vice chief Campbell: Suicide prevention


365-day-a-year mission
Washington September is suicide awareness month and
while the Army will highlight suicide prevention this month, the
services vice chief said the effort is year-round.
This is something we cant just look at in one month, said
Vice Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. John F. Campbell. It has
to be a 365-day mission to make sure we can provide our
Soldiers with the tools they need to deal with the stressors of
everyday life, and help them understand that seeking help is a
sign of strength not weakness.
Comparing the March through July 2013 time period to the
March through July 2012 time period, Army suicides have
gone down slightly -- by about 17. But if January and February
are included in those numbers, the Army has so far had the
same number of suicides this year as it had last year during
the same period: 184. In 2012, the Army had a total of 325
suicides.
Campbell said hes kept abreast of every suicide in the Army;
he knows the numbers, and the Army researches every suicide
to try to determine what might be the cause. He said that the
trends show that most suicides are the result of financial or relationship issues, often exacerbated by drug and alcohol use.
The general said as a way to prevent suicides in the Army, it is
critical that commanders and noncommissioned officers know
their Soldiers that work for them. And its important Soldiers
know their fellow Soldiers as well.
Much of it is just about knowing your Soldier, knowing if they
have a financial issue, if they have gone through a breakup
with a girlfriend, or if they have a problem in their marriage,
Campbell said. Its as simple a thing as sitting down and talking to a Soldier. A lot of time a Soldier is going to keep that
to himself. The more you can figure out whether a Soldier is
higher risk, you will watch them a little bit more closely and

make sure they have the resources to get help.


Campbell said he saw a Soldier suicide for the first time in the
early 1980s, while serving in Germany. He was a lieutenant
then. Later, as a brigade commander within the 82d Airborne
Division, and then later still as commander of the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), there were more suicides among
Soldiers in his units.
Not only in garrison but deployed. Ive also been in units that
had family members who committed suicide, Campbell said.
As a company commander at Fort Bragg, N.C., Campbell said,
a Soldier hanged himself in his room over a holiday.
The chain of command knew he wasnt going on leave, hed
be sticking around the barracks, Campbell said. But it was a
good 48 hours before somebody really checked in on him and
found out that, in fact, his roommate had gone off... and hed
been having some relationship issues.
Today, lessons learned from the suicides he experienced early
on in his career still stick with Campbell.
What I learned at that time, still stands with me today, he
said. In order to help get at this, you have to know everything
about our Soldiers. And our non-commissioned officers have
to embrace this, which they are.
Having experienced suicides in his own units, and as vice
chief of staff of the Army being aware of the number of suicides that occur across the force every day, Campbell said
he knows exactly how a single suicide affects everybody who
knew that Soldier.
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bers or the unit, I am not sure you can put a number on it. Any
suicide is tragic. But every one of them does impact the unit,
the morale of that unit, that squad. And I just think the more
that we can do to keep the focus on what resources are out
there for people who are having issues and those stressors
that would drive somebody to suicide, then we make those
resources available.
When leadership is aware of the issues Soldiers are facing,
whether it be relationship issues or financial issues or something else entirely, they can direct those Soldiers to the ample support services the Army provides -- especially though
the Armys Ready and Resilient Campaign, which serves as an
umbrella for hundreds of programs aimed at helping Soldiers
resolve the issues that might lead them to consider suicide,
and also develop the resiliency they need to be able to handle
those challenges.
There are many programs available, some that deal with Soldiers, some with families, others that affect various aspects of
a Soldiers life and well-being. The Ready and Resilient Campaign is meant to make it easier for Solders to find the right
program to help them, and at the same time, R2C will also
find efficiencies within the portfolio of programs available. In
practical terms, that means some programs will be cut where
there is redundancy, and other programs might be merged to
make them more efficient.
The effect of that will be to create fewer, more effective programs, Campbell said, that cost the Army less money, but
at the same time continue to provide Soldiers with the same
support the Army has always provided.
At some posts you may have two or three programs that deal
with alcohol or drugs that are tied into suicide, and they may
not be talking to the same population, Campbell said. We
cant afford to be redundant, and we cant afford not to provide to Soldiers what is important to them. What we are trying
to do is take a hard look and have metrics applied to all those
programs, and make sure the decisions we make are the best
for each of those posts, camps or stations.
One part of the Armys Ready and Resilient Campaign the vice
chief considers critical is the Comprehensive Soldier and Family Fitness Program, responsible for helping Soldiers learn
resilience by either becoming master resilience trainers, or by
learning resilience at the unit level through Soldiers who have
been through the master resilience trainer, or MRT, course.
I cant stress enough the resiliency piece of it, and this CSF2,
tied into MRT, Campbell said. As I went out and traveled and
talked to folks that had gone through the master resilience
training ... everybody Ive talked to that has been through the
MRT has said it has changed their lives and they have been
able to impact other Soldiers lives. Thats really key.

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

Campbell said the Army is trying to get master resilience trainers down to company level. Right now the Army has about
16,000 personnel who are MRT-qualified, and that number
increased both through MRT training at Fort Jackson, at
the University of Pennsylvania campus in Philadelphia, and
through mobile MRT training teams.
Resiliency training is meant to strengthen a Soldiers ability
to more effectively deal with the kinds of situations that might
affect their ability to do their job, or might even drive them to
consider suicide. Resilience training isnt just offered to master resilience trainers -- who are meant to bring those skills

back to their unit. Soldiers are getting resilience training as


early as basic training and throughout their career, Campbell
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As part of the September suicide awareness month observation, Army senior leadership will sign a tri-signed letter discussing the Armys emphasis on suicide prevention. Campbell
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Growing everything from the famous white asparagus to the
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Markets guarantee fresh, and at times, unusual produce.

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


Marktplatz.

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


a.m.-4 p.m.

Ansbach: Wednesday and Saturday 8 a.m.-1 p.m., on Martin-Luther-Platz. In addition to the regular fresh produce
markets, local farmers offer their fresh goods every first
and third Saturday of the month at the farmers market on
Johann-Sebastian-Bach-Platz (same opening hours).

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a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

Bamberg: Mon.-Sat., 7 a.m.-6 p.m., on Maxplatz. Closed on


Sundays and German holidays.
Garmisch-Partenkirchen: Garmisch: Fri., at the Mohrenplatz. Partenkirchen: Thurs., at the Rathausplatz. Both run
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Munich: Viktualienmarkt, Mon.-Sat. 8 a.m.-6p.m.

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


Regensburg: Sat., 7 a.m.-1 p.m., at the Donaumarkt (right
next to the Eiserne Bruecke / Iron Bridge).
Weiden: Wed. and Sat., 7 a.m. -12:30 p.m., Oberer and
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September marks the end of summer and back-to-school
shopping, but did you know its also National Cholesterol
Education Month? Given the start of a new school year, what
could be more fitting than a pop quiz?! (Dont worry, its open
book so youll ace this exam.) Can you answer these three
questions?
1) What is cholesterol?
2) How often should you get your cholesterol tested?
3) What can you do to lower your cholesterol?
Read on to find the answers.

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What is cholesterol?
Cholesterol is a fatty, waxy substance naturally produced by
your body. At the right levels, it plays an important role in
keeping your body healthy. Unfortunately, at the wrong levels,
cholesterol can lead to health problems such as heart attack
or stroke.
There are two types of cholesterol: high-density lipoprotein
(HDL), the good type, and low-density lipoprotein (LDL), the
bad type. High levels of the good HDL cholesterol help to
prevent heart attacks. Too much of the bad LDL cholesterol
can lead to a build-up of plaque along the inner wall of your
arteries. Plaque narrows arteries and limits the flow of blood.

According to the American Heart Association, more than 35


million American adults have very high levels of cholesterol,
putting them at high risk for heart disease.
How often should you get your cholesterol tested?
Getting your cholesterol levels checked is an important part of
staying healthy. The National Cholesterol Education Program
recommends that adults over the age of 20 get checked every
five years, usually through a simple blood test. Its especially
important to get tested regularly because you dont feel any
pain or symptoms when you have high cholesterol. Talk to
your primary-care provider about the test that measures your
cholesterol levels and when you should get your cholesterol
checked.
What can you do to lower your cholesterol?
Lowering your cholesterol can decrease your risk of having
a heart attack or stroke. You can start taking steps today to
lower your cholesterol and improve your health.
Eat a heart-healthy diet. A heart-healthy diet includes lowfat and high-fiber foods. Eat foods such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean meats and poultry, fish, beans, and
low-fat dairy products. Limit foods that contain high levels
of saturated fat, trans fat, or dietary cholesterol such as
fried foods, sausage, doughnuts and butter.
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The throat is sore, the nose is running - the symptoms of a cold are very annoying.
Natural remedies can help to alleviate them and get rid of them more quickly.

At the first signs of a cold, a warm bath with essential oils can help to fend it off, or at
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Bathing, sweating, resting - how to quickly get rid of a cold


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It is extremely important to actively react as soon as the first
signs of a cold appear. An effective measure is a warm bath,
preferably with essential oils from medicinal plants such as
eucalyptus, rosemary, thyme and camphor. Such baths help
in many ways: The warmth stimulates the blood flow through
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helpful to wrap a warm blanket around your body to induce
sweating. Sweating activates the bodys natural defense mechanism, comparable to having a temperature.
Drinking a lot dissolves the mucus
When suffering from a cold, the most important thing to do is
to drink a lot to dissolve the persistent mucus. Best are herbal
teas, natural water, hot lemon, or warm elderberry juice with
honey. Additionally, you should rest a lot and eat a lot of vitamins such as fresh fruit and vegetables. A slow walk in the
fresh air can also be helpful as long as you do not have a temperature and dress warmly. And last but not least, Grandmas
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Often, sitting down for a long period of time in awkward positions, with the wrong chair or table height, missing exercise
and stress leads to muscle cramps. Lifting heavily or wearing
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and this can lead to tension headaches.

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So-called peripheral factors, such as muscle tensions, play
an important role in the development of tension headaches.
They increase the sensitivity of the muscles and increase the
report of pain to the brain. Emotional stress can increase that
effect, causing the body to release transmitting agents such
as serotonin or endorphins. These transmitting agents cause
the opening of the pain filter in the brain and the pain starts.

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Lasting muscle tensions can lead to chronic tension headaches. The active ingredient in aspirin, acetylsalicylic acid,
helps in many ways: It blocks the transmitter agents, regulates
the pain filter and thus relieves light to medium headaches.
Regular exercise is useful to avoid muscle tension. A Forsa
study revealed that 72 percent of the interviewees exercise
to relieve stress. Simple muscle-building and relaxation exercises can be done at the desk and temporarily relieve muscle
tension. Active sitting is important, explains Gendolla.

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shown that about 82 percent of all Germans have been on a
diet during the past two years. However, not even half of them
are happy with their body. Why?

How to outsmart the yo-yo-effect


If you want to lose weight, you have to eat enough. That
sounds weird, but makes sense because your metabolism
only remains active when you supply your body with enough
energy. Otherwise, it will start to conserve energy, hardly burning up any calories. What you put on your plate is important
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and salad, as well as fruit and potatoes. It also includes whole
grain products and low fat-milk, yogurt and cheese. Most important, however, is that your calorie intake is the result of a
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One reason could be that many diets are simply not made
to ensure a lasting success. Especially radical crash diets
and unbalanced diets have been developed to ensure a very
fast weight loss. However, if you start eating normally again
afterwards, you quickly regain the lost weight because your
body does everything to build a lot of energy reservoirs after
suffering from that artificially induced hunger. And it does everything to defend these depots. And that creates the basis for
the yo-yo-effect.

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How much am I allowed to eat?


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body will start to draw energy from its fat depots, starting the
weight loss. To determine how many calories you can eat per
day, you first have to determine your personal basic metabolic rate, i.e. the amount of calories your body burns up when
resting. Women use the following formula: 655 + (9,6 x your
weight in kg) + (1,8 x your height in cm) - (4,7 x your age). The
formula for men is: 66,5 + (13,7 x weight in kg) + (5,0 x height
in cm) - (6,8 x your age). To calculate your total metabolic
rate, i.e. the total amount of calories your body burns every
day, you have to multiply your basic metabolic rate with your
so-called activity factor, i.e. the energy your body consumes
when you are physically and mentally active.
Activity factors:
Light activity (no sports)
Basic metabolic rate x 1.2

Normal activity (hardly any sports)


Basic metabolic rate x 1.4
Light training (sports, 3-4 hrs. per week)
Basic metabolic rate x 1.6
Normal training (sports, 4-5 hrs. per week)
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Basic metabolic rate x 2
Example: A 40-year-old woman who is 1.70 m tall, weighs
68 kg and engages in normal activities has a basic metabolic
rate of 1,426 kcal. Multiplied with the activity factor 1.4 leads
to a total metabolic rate of 1,996 kcal. Thats the amount of
calories she may eat every day. However, daily calorie intake
should not drop below 1,400 to 1,700 kcal to ensure that metabolism is not slowed down, resulting in a decrease of the
basic metabolic rate which will stop weight loss despite eating
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A diet is only successful if it fits into your daily life and features
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The All-New BMW 4


Series Coupe

Photo Credit: BMW USA

The all-new BMW 4 Series Coupe marks the beginning of a


new era for coupes at BMW. Launched as the latest generation of BMWs sporty mid-size Coupe, the new BMW 4 Series
Coupe embodies the very essence of dynamics and aesthetic
appeal in the premium segment. The 4 in its title headlines
this new product line for the Coupe and emphasizes not only
its stand-out design, but that any way you look at it, the new 4
Series Coupe represents something more than its BMW 3 Series cousins 3+1, if you will. At the same time, as a true BMW
Coupe, the new nomenclature brings the new BMW 4 Series
Coupe in line with the larger 6 Series and 8 Series Coupes.
The new BMW 4 Series Coupe will be offered as both a 428i,
featuring BMWs award-winning TwinPower Turbo 2.0-liter
4-cylinder and as a 435i with the multi-award winning Twin
Power Turbo 3.0-liter inline six. Both will be available with a
standard 8-speed sport automatic or six-speed manual transmission. Both will also be offered with a choice of rear-wheel
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system. The 2014 BMW 428i Coupe will have a base MSRP of
$41,425, and the 2014 BMW 435i Coupe will have a starting
price of $46,925. Both prices include destination and handling. The 2014 428i xDrive Coupe and 435i xDrive will start
from $43,425 and 48,925 respectively, again inclusive of destination and handling. All four variants of the BMW 4 Series
Coupe will arrive in US showrooms late this summer.
The new BMW 4 Series Coupe is visibly larger in width and
wheelbase than the outgoing BMW 3 Series Coupe, and its
stretched silhouette sits considerably lower to the road. This,
together with its BMW-typical short overhangs, long hood and
set-back passenger compartment with flowing roofline, give
the BMW 4 Series Coupe a visual balance. The cars striking
front end with its characteristic BMW design features, such
as the double-kidney grille, four round headlights and a large
air intake in the front apron is keen to display its family ties
with the BMW 3 Series. New elements of the BMW 4 Series
Coupe are the Air Breathers, which are positioned rearwards
of the front wheel arches to reduce drag. The Coupes muscular wheel arches and wide track give an aggressive stance,
with its prominent horizontal lines.
Individual equipment lines for the interior and exterior.
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tion of sporty allure and exclusivity. All the controls central to


driving are arranged ergonomically around the driver ensuring
comfortable access to all functions. In the rear compartment,
contoured seats continue the sporty theme of the BMW 4 Series Coupe. Recessed head restraints and broad, continuously molded side supports give the rear bench the appearance
of two individual seats. High-grade material combinations and
finish quality accentuate the premium feel of the new BMW
4 Series Coupe. Customers can choose the Sport or Luxury
Lines as alternatives to standard specification. M Sport is another alternative. All three allow visible individualization of the
cars exterior and interior appearance.
Sharp driving dynamics befitting The Ultimate driving MachineTM
The defining characteristics of the new BMW 4 Series Coupe are its driving dynamics and aesthetics. As always, BMW
engineers have placed special focus on steering accuracy,
precision, linear control response, and agility to fortify the new
BMW 4 Series Coupe as the latest shape of The Ultimate Driving Machine. Sophisticated chassis technology, near-perfect
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all-new BMW 4 Series Coupe has a longer wheelbase, wider
track and lower ride height than the previous-generation BMW
3 Series Coupe. Its lower suspension brings the cars center
of gravity down to below 20 inches (500 mm), giving it the
lowest center of gravity of any car in the current BMW line-up.
As a result, the new BMW 4 Series Coupe is inherently one of
the sportiest series-produced cars in the BMW range.
BMW ConnectedDrive.
The new BMW 4 Series Coupe uses a combination of driver
assistance systems and mobility services (available as standard or optional under the BMW ConnectedDrive banner) to
increase safety, comfort and infotainment usage ease and
convenience. Among the highlights are a new generation of
BMW Navigation System, which offers extra capability, sharper graphics and 3D elements for the map display, the fullcolor BMW Head-Up Display; Driving Assistant Plus, which
warns the driver of a potential collision with a pedestrian, the
intelligent; glare-free LED High Beam Assistant and the latest
iteration of BMW Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go. As far
as infotainment is concerned, efficient interface technology
enables the integration of smartphones and numerous Bluetooth office functions. The latter also offers the driver the option of a dictation function with full speech recognition. Each
feature has been carefully integrated to minimize the chances
for driver distraction while the vehicle is in motion.
Design: Timeless aesthetics blend with individuality and
sporty ability.
The launch of the new BMW 4 Series Coupe marks the arrival
of the latest generation of BMWs sporty premium mid-size
Coupe. The BMW Concept 4 Series Coupe, which celebrated
its world premiere at the NAIAS 2013 in Detroit, previewed
the development of BMWs design language which can now
be seen in the production model. Its styling promises a commanding presence on the road, stand-out dynamic ability and
unbeatable driving pleasure. The 4 in its title spearheads
this new era for the BMW Coupes and emphasizes its even
sharper sporty dynamics and increased presence that place
the new BMW 4 Series Coupe a step beyond the alreadylegendary BMW 3 Series range.
Interior.
The interior of the BMW 4 Series Coupe incorporates sporty
styling and pure quality together. In the front of the cabin,
an approach known as layering i.e. the utilization of space
through the structuring of lines and surfaces into layers gives the cabin a driver orientation without excluding the front
passenger. All the controls central to driving are arranged ergonomically around the driver providing ready access to all
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circular instruments in black-panel look and the free-standing,


flat-screen iDrive monitor give a sense of functional elegance.
The iDrive Controller properly located for easy reach on the
center console and the armrest between the front seats give
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The dynamic horizontal lines of the instrument panel extend
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around the driver and front passenger. In the rear compartment, contoured seats bring the sportiness of the 4 Series
Coupe to all passengers. Recessed head restraints and continuously molded side supports give the rear bench the appearance of two separate seats.
The backrest of the BMW 4 Series Coupes rear seat can be
folded down in 40:20:40 segments. Folding down the center segment creates a large through-loading gap, which can
accommodate several pairs of skis or snowboards while still
allowing space for four people on board. A BMW ski or snowboard bag is available from the BMW Accessories catalogue.
The trunk can also be opened remotely using the optional
Smart Opener as part of the Comfort Access feature; a short

movement of the foot under the center of the rear bumper is


all it takes to raise the trunklid.
Powerful engines maximize dynamic performance.
Owning a coupe reflects a drivers passion for elegant lines,
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Longitudinally front-mounted, inline engines powering the
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concept that delivers great driving pleasure. Both engines
available for the new BMW 4 Series Coupe use BMW TwinPower Turbo technology, which combines sporty performance characteristics with improved efficiency. Available
from launch are an inline six-cylinder engine for the BMW
435i Coupe and a four-cylinder unit for the BMW 428i Coupe. These award-winning engines not only supply the BMW
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Model Overview:
2014 Volvo S60
As part of the largest refresh in Volvo history, the S60 receives
significant changes for 2014 including dramatic new front styling that accelerates its sporty character, interior upgrades that
make it even more rewarding and comfortable to drive, newly
available leading-edge safety technologies and a wide spectrum of equipment enhancements that make it an even stronger
value.
Dynamic New Design Captures Attention
The front of the S60 has been redesigned sporting all-new exterior panels from the A-pillars forward including a new hood,
front fenders and fascia. A wider grille with a larger Ironmark
is flanked by new headlights while a larger, wider lower front
intake gains bright accents and horizontally mounted LED
daytime running lights. At the rear, new LED light guides on the
taillights and new integrated exhaust pipes contribute to the
more powerful road presence and self-confident stance.

Photo Credit: Volvo Cars North America

Scandinavian design is exemplified by beautiful, simple shapes


and surfaces with any unnecessary clutter removed. This is evident in the redesigned exterior and interior of the S60. Inside,
the attention to detail, the authentic materials, such as wood
and leather, and the easy to use controls contributes to the incommand driving experience.
Shift Priorities Whenever the Urge Strikes
In keeping with its character as the sportiest and most dynamic
Volvo ever, the S60 is the first Volvo carline to receive paddle
shifters. Standard on T6 AWD and R-Design models and available on T5, paddle shifters let the driver shift manually with both
hands on the steering wheel. All models also receive a new
shift knob for the floor shifter with piano black background and
illuminated symbols for increased visibility in low light.
New Advanced Quick Shift is designed to increase the S60s
performance potential. When Sport Mode is selected or when
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S60 T5 Premier: $34,900
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S60 T6 AWD: $39,250
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mapping improves gear change speed by 20-30 percent on


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Elegance has a traditional appearance with a large, circular speedometer bordered by secondary displays.
Eco features green background illumination with an Eco
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nages information from the audio unit,


navigation system (if equipped) and
other functions, displaying them onto a
seven-inch high-definition color monitor
in the upper part of the center console. It
allows the driver to explore the high-tech
features of the car and personalize them
to suit his or her needs.
A standard high-performance audio system includes a CD player, HD Radio, AUX
and USB inputs, MP3 capability, 160watt amplifier and eight speakers. Also
included is Bluetooth hands-free phone
interface with audio streaming and Sirius
Satellite Radio with a complimentary sixmonth subscription.
tinues for 2014 with new design sport seats, standard on T6
AWD and available on T5 with the optional Sport Package. As
the perfect addition to the in-command feel of a true drivers
car, these seats provide added side support from the thighs to
the shoulders to help keep the driver firmly in position in quick
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Photo Credit: Volvo Cars North America

Detail changes that enhance the S60s cabin ambience include


new cloth-covered B-pillars, metal trim around air vents, a silver
dcor frame for the headlight module, a Quartz headliner, white
illumination in buttons replacing green and new front door sill
plates.
New standard features for the S60 T5 base model include 17inch Pandora alloy wheels. The Premier trim level gains 17inch Sadia alloys, bright side window trim and adaptive digital
TFT display. Premier Plus receives a rear park assist camera,
grocery bag holder in the trunk and a quick-fold front passenger seat. Power-retracting, auto-dimming outside mirrors and
cabin accent lighting are now included on the Platinum trim.
A new optional 18-inch Sport Package for T5 features sport
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The S60 is one of few cars in the world to use Audyssey Laboratories MultiEQ technology, the standard for room equalization in the home and professional theater markets, like IMAX.
Included with the Premium Sound System, MultiEQ removes
distortion caused by the cabins acoustics enabling crisp, clear
sound with improved soundstage effects for everyone in the
car.
New Sensus Connected Touch, available as an accessory,
connects the car to the Internet and enables drivers and passengers to use various embedded applications that will enhance the driving experience - all through a touchscreen solution.
The user has access to full Internet browsing (except when
driving), Internet music streaming and Internet radio, Google
maps, integrated navigation and an app store for new function
upgrades. (Volvo Cars North America)

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The Audi A4 and S4 continue into the 2014 Model Year with
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design, sportiness and efficient performance.
The 2014 A4 and athletic S4 bring increased power, exhilarating driving dynamics, intelligent technologies, state-of-the-art
infotainment, and new design elements to the road.
Performance
Performance in the Audi A4, first introduced in 2008 as the fastest and most fuel efficient engine versus its six-cylinder competitors, has been further enhanced for the 2014 Model Year.
The 2014 A4 is powered by the 2.0 TFSI turbocharged and
direct-injected, four cylinder engine with increased horsepower
of 220, which along with variable valve timing and valvelift
helps the A4 to perform stronger than its actual size. The A4

The S4 features the award-winning supercharged 3.0-liter sixcylinder engine that produces an exhilarating 333 horsepower
and 325 lb-ft torque. Mated to a six-speed manual or sevenspeed S tronic transmission, the S4 is fitted with the legendary Audi quattro all-wheel drive. An available rear sport differential actively distributes the power between the rear wheels
and enables superior cornering and acceleration as the driver
exits a turn.
The A4 and S4 feature electromechanical speed-sensitive power steering, which removes weight from the front of the car, and
offer available dynamic steering to adjust steering input based
on the speed of the vehicle. Audi drive select which allows
drivers to configure vehicle drive characteristics exactly to their
liking with their choice of Comfort, Auto, Dynamic or Individual
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ding modified front and rear bumper and side skirts, S line door
sills and S line fender badging and new 18-inch 10-spoke
exclusive RS-design wheels.
A new S line Style package is also available, which features
18-inch 10-spoke design wheels, all-season tires, Audi Xenon
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taillights, high-gloss aluminum exterior window trim, S line fender badgers, S line bumpers, side sill blades, and stainless
steel door sills with an S line badge.
The A4 is available in two new metallic colors: Cuve Silver and
Dakota Gray.
The Audi S4s sporty and stylish exterior is enhanced with
standard 18-inch 5-parallel-spoke Star design wheels, Alu-optic outside mirrors, Singleframe grille in Platinum Gray with
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door panel interior beltline, center console and passenger side
dashboard. Eight-way power front seats and four-way power
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For a sporty look, the S4 features a standard flat bottom threespoke multifunction sport steering wheel and twelve-way power
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Antifreeze must be put in the wiper fluid because the first night
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light tests again. During the check up, all lights of the car are
checked, including headlights, rear lights, break lights, turn signals, emergency lights and the fog lights. The head lights check
includes a check of the height settings and headlights range.
Dont forget the anti-shock pads
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grip even during difficult, winterly road conditions. Modern
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zing, snowing or icy, explains Klaus Engelhart, press spokesperson of tire manufacturer Continental. Thats mainly a result
of the modern rubber composites. Once temperatures drop
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summer tires. Therefore, drivers should change earlier rather
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countless motorbike fans had come to Carinthia to take part in
the 16th European-Bike-Week. The Harley-Davidson-Parade
around the Faaker and Ossiach Lakes marked the grand finale.
Numerous Harley and Boss-Hoss bikes with their V-8 engines
could be admired at the Faaker Lake See and in Velden at the

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| Cars & Traffic

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

In 2009, I bought a Harley after always having had a passion for


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

miss a thing during the Harley parade. Then it started: The hot
air is filled with the smell of gasoline. The loud sound of engines
announces the arrival of the Harley riders who drive by in some
pretty crazy outfits: Elvis came alive again, as did Mozart and
the Vikings. Some drivers presented real tricks on their bikes.
But most of them simply enjoyed being part of the whole event,
high-fiving and excitedly waving at the spectators.

But the best was left for the end at the biker event when all visitors were looking for the perfect spot to make sure they did not

| by Renate Gradl

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

| Social Media

It is time for us to invest a little bit of energy into providing a


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

Tips help keep


children cyber safe
As the cool weather approaches our doorstep and the leaves
start to turn, I would like to take a moment to stop and reflect
on the difference in perspective the change in seasons provides us as we trade another long, hot summer for a muchwelcomed autumn breeze here on Fort Jackson.
On the subject of change, I believe that a different perspective
is often needed in order to truly understand a difficult issue.
This statement definitely stands true regarding cybersecurity.

Photo Credit: Courtesy Photo

October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month, and the


overarching theme for this year is, Our Shared Responsibility. This theme reminds us all how we are infinitely interconnected through cyberspace and that we all have an important
role in securing our online environment.
Many people associate good cybersecurity with sound security decisions and/or actions they themselves take directly
on computer systems across the internet or into the cloud
be it in the workplace or another official capacity. Although
that is a very important viewpoint, it is only one piece of the
cybersecurity puzzle.
The cyber awareness of those around us, including our coworkers, friends and family members affect both our personal
and our organizations overall cybersecurity stance as well.
One crucial topic of cybersecurity that is of increasing concern to the Fort Jackson community is family cybersecurity
-- or more specifically -- keeping our children safe in cyberspace.
We pour a great deal of our energy and resources into government cybersecurity initiatives, but what about what goes on
right inside our own homes while our children surf the Internet?

1)Talk to your children about their Internet chat, social networking and browsing habits.
Parents who keep an open dialogue with their children are
more informed about their childrens interests and are better
able to take action to mitigate individual cyber threats for their
families. The rule of thumb for anyone engaged in social media is not to place anything on your site that you wouldnt mind
seeing on a billboard. Also, be very careful who has access to
view your private sites. Friend is a term used a little too loosely in our Internet jargon today and can be very misguiding
for young people.
2) Use parental controls and review your internet history often.
Parental controls allow parents to select which sites their
children are allowed to access. All major operating systems,
including Microsoft Windows Vista and Windows 7, offer parental controls that allow parents to restrict Internet and
computer usage. This is an invaluable tool in helping to prevent malicious logic, such as viruses, spyware and software,
from making its way onto your computer. Also, review your
computers Internet browsing history often. This will give you
a good indication of which sites your children visit online. If
any of these sites collect personal information, you should
discourage their use immediately.
3) Always use anti-virus software.
Always use anti-virus and anti-spyware programs on any computer connected to the Internet, period. Remember to keep
the computer updated and adjust your security settings within
your anti-virus software to account for your familys browsing
habits, as necessary.
4) Remind children never to talk to strangers online.
This is perhaps the most important rule of family cyber safety.
Children should never give out personal information (phone
numbers or addresses) to anyone online and should only use
nicknames or just a first name for online chat and social media, if engaging in these activities is allowed. They should never plan to meet in person anyone whom they have met online
without parental approval and supervision.
For more information on National Cyber security Awareness
Month, visit the Department of Homeland Defense website at:
http://www.dhs.gov/national-cyber-security-awareness-month
| by Jennifer Phifer,
Fort Jackson Network Enterprise Center

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| Social Media

According to the Al Qaeda Handbook, terrorists search


online for data about Government personnel and all matters related to them (residence, work place, times of leaving and returning, children and places visited.)
Daily social media interactions

Social media has become a big part of our lives. Social media can help people and Army organizations share
information. It also helps Soldiers, family members and
Army civilians to stay connected to loved ones.
As a culture, we depend on social media, but social media
use can be extremely dangerous if youre not careful.
Do you know what information you can post about your
job? Did you know people can use social media to collect
information and steal your identity? Did you know you can
be at risk even if you dont use social media.
Operations security (OPSEC) and personal privacy concerns should be paramount when using social media
Did you know?
A U.S. Government official on sensitive travel to Iraq created a security risk for himself and others by Tweeting his
location and activities every few hours.
A Family on vacation kept friends up-to-date via online
profiles; their home was burglarized while they were away.
New computer viruses and Trojans that successfully target information on social networking sites are on the rise.
Information on social networking sites has led to people
losing job offers, getting fired and even being arrested.

Dont share information that you dont want to become public. Be careful about what you post about yourself on social media platforms. Once you put something out there,
you cant control where it goes. Someone might target you
based simply because you work in the DoD. Be cautious
when listing your job, military organization, education and
contact information.
Providing too much information in your profile can leave
you exposed to people who
want to steal your identity or steal sensitive operational
information.
What not to post
When using Facebook and other social media platforms,
do not post personally identifiable information and any
information that can damage Army operations.
Think about what youre posting before hitting share.
Many times, you can avoid releasing sensitive information
by simply rephrasing your social media post.
If you arent comfortable placing the same information on
a sign in your front yard, dont put it online.
| by Mike Blass,
U.S. Army Garrison Grafenwoehr Public Affairs

Photo Credit: Courtesy Photo

Safe
social networking

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

At to r n e ys - At- L A w

Social networking sites have become a haven for identity thieves and con artists trying to use your information
against you.
Several kidnapping, rape and murder cases were linked
to social networking sites where the victims first connected with their attackers.

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your competent partner regarding all legal issues

Attorneys-At-Law
L.ampert, Dr. Graf & Kollegen
Axel Meixner
Karlsplatz 33, 92676 Eschenbach/Opf.
Phone: 0 96 45-9 18 20-0
email: info.eschenbach@lampert-graf.de
Internet: www.lampert-graf.de
offices in in Bayreuth, Kulmbach and eschenbach: Interdisciplinary problems
are handled by our team. Legal advice and appointments are offered at each of our
locations and in our main office

| Pets

A dogs paw before treatment.

Photo Credit: Alexandra Walberer

Taking care of our furry friends paws


is very important
Our dogs do not wear shoes on their paws, therefore they require a lot of care to avoid costly visits to the veterinarian. The
paws of our dogs are much more resilient than our feet but the
leather-like coat that protects them is only a few millimeters
thick. Even a small fissure or cut can ber very painful. Therefore, it is absolutely necessary to care for our dogs paws during
all seasons. Our animals do not wear shoes on their feet like
we do, they always walk barefoot!
Care: Wash your dogs paws with clear, lukewarm soap water.
Use soap that is suitable for dog paws. Dry the paws tho-

roughly. Clean the pads thoroughly with a washrag. Otherwise, the dogs paws will remain wet for for several hours.
Wet paws can cause skin irritations and attract mosquitos and
fleas. Also pay attention to the space between the toes and
make sure it is dry.
The hair between the pads should be kept short to ensure the
dog can evenly put its paw on the ground and to prevent dirt,
dust, insects and humidity from accumulating there. Regularly
trimming the hair prevents that. Breeds such as the Cavalier
King Charles, Shi Tzu, or many long-haired dogs develop ent-

SMALL ANIMAL PRACTICE

our practice is located only 8 km from Grafenwhr and Netzaberg


Emergencies at any time with previous notication by phone

English speaking staff

Many years of experience and specialization in small animals

V.A.T.form is accepted

Opening hours:
Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 13:00 pm
16:00 pm to 18:30 pm
by appointments

Address:
Lettenstrae 20
92690 Pressath
Phone 09644/300
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anglements between the pads. Please ask your dog groomer


to do that regularly to prevent dangerous skin inflammations
from developping below the hair. Please do not cut the hair
yourself! Not even with nail scissors. You might severely injure
your dog without even noticing it. The skin folds are very thin
and require the use of professional tools.
Soaps used to bath your dogs paws should be purely natural,
unscented, and free of paraffin wax, colorants and preservatives. Paw baths are good for sore paws, heal small injuries,
and provide natural care. Especially in the winter months, salt
causes skin irritations, fissures and soreness. During the summer, it is important to protect the paws against the hot asphalt.
With that soap you can prepare soap water to bath your dogs
paws in. it helps to heal wounds, prevents skin irritations, is
anti-septical and oil-replenishing. Quickly dry the paws after
the bath and put a paw balm on them.
Please do not use any moisturizers because they can cause
the pads to become too soft and your dog may injure itself
more easily. Also, pay close intention to the ingredients of
the pad care products. Many times, they contain paraffin wax.
Please make sure you use a natural product and not a chemically produced mass product which only costs you money but

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wont care for your dogs pads. You should care for your dogs
feet like you care for your own. After all, they are carrying us
through life.
Dirt, mud, or salt should not be allowed to dry on the pads because that causes redness, skin irritations, or infections. Skin
care products should be natural products because dogs and
cats often lick their paws and chemical products may cause
severe abdominal cramps.
| by Alexandra Walberer

Photo Credit: Alexandra Walberer

A dogs paw after treatment.

| Biking

Biking is healthy
and helps you
stay fit

Photo Credit: fotolia

Grafenwoehr. There are about 73 million bikes in Germany. That means that the majority of Germans own a bike. But
most of them only use it for short distances although biking
keeps you fit and healthy. It also helps to save gas and protect
the climate. Biking mainly improves the pump function of the
heart, reduces weight and makes you feel happy.
Long bike trails can also be found around Grafenwoehr. The
Creuen Bike Trail is 67 kilometers long, has only very
small hills and features a lot of nature and culture. It starts
at the swimming lake in Mantel and follows the Haidenaab
Bike Trail to Steinfels. In 2009, a new trail was built ending

at Grub. Through Bruckendorfgmnd it goes to Schwarzenbach, where the trail splits at the end of the town. Left, the trail
goes into the little forest and to the flood bridge near Diefurt.
Bikers must walk across the bridge. The impressive castle
comes into sight. Then the trail continues to Kahrmhle and
Pressath, where the Haidenaab river is left behind. The bituminized trail continues along B470 to Eschenbach. Then it loops
around the small Ruweiher Lake and bikers reach the large
Ruweiher Lake. This area is one of the oldest nature parks
in Germany and a birds haven. At the hotel and restaurant
Glutschaufel bikers can leave the Creuen Bike Trail and return to Eschenbach to continue on to Grafenwoehr where the
Military Museum may be visited- Passing by the Waldbad outdoor pool, bikers leave the garrison town to return to Mantel.
Die bike station in Weiden offers bikers a large selection of
cross, mountain and trekking bikes as well as racing bikes.
If you want to take it a bit more slowly, get an E-bike. It goes
without saying that kids bikes can be found there as well.
| by Renate Gradl

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Was ist Los?


Flea markets
Every Saturday, 6 a.m. - 4 p.m., in 93059 Regensburg inside
the building at Am Protzenweiher 27, ph 0941-82-933. The market will not take place on German holidays.
Every second Saturday of the month: 6 a.m. - 3 p.m.: in 90443
Nuremburg, Groparkplatz (large car park) on Gugelstrae, corner Humboldtstrae.
Every third Saturday of the month: 7 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. in 92224
Amberg, Kaufland-Parkplatz, An den Franzosenaeckern
Every third Sunday of the month: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Trdel- &
Jahrmarkt in 93073 Neutraubling (next to Regensburg), at the
Globus DITY store, Pommernstrae 4.
Oktoberfest in Pressath
2 Oct: In Pressath, Stadthalle (schoolhouse). The event starts at
8 p.m. The band, Horrido Express will play Bavarian-Bohemian Brass-Band Music up to current party hits. Typical Bavarian
Brotzeit will be offered. This will be a good alternative to the
Munich Oktoberfest. Free entry.
Fresh Produce/ Farmers Markets
Note: If any of the listed days is a German holiday, the markets
are usually held the day prior.
In 92224 Amberg: every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 7
a.m.-12:30 p.m., on the Marktplatz.
In 91522 Ansbach: every Wednesday and Saturday 8 a.m.-1
p.m., on Martin-Luther-Platz. ***In addition to the regular fresh
produce markets, local farmers offer their fresh goods every
first and third Saturday of the month at the farmers market on
Johann-Sebastian-Bach-Platz (same opening hours). Great opportunity to buy seasonal produce as fresh as it gets.
In Bamberg: Monday thru Saturday, 7 a.m.-6 p.m., on Maxplatz. Closed on Sundays and German holidays.
In Neumarkt: every Thursday and Saturday, in Untere Marktstrae. Thursday 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
In Parsberg: every Wednesday and Friday on Stadtplatz. Wednesday 7 a.m.-midday, Friday 2-6 p.m.
In Regensburg: every Saturday 7 a.m.-1 p.m., at the Donaumarkt (right next to the Eiserne Brcke / Iron Bridge). Closest
car park is Unterer Whrd (and a short walk across Eiserne Brcke), or Dultplatz and Oberer Whrd (walk across the Steinerne
Brcke / Stone Bridge and turn left).
In 92637 Weiden: every Wednesday and Saturday 7 a.m.
-12:30 p.m., Oberer and Unterer Markt / all around the Altes
Rathaus (historic city hall, pedestrian zone).
In 97070 Wrzburg: Monday thru Saturday, 7 a.m.-1 p.m., on
Rathausplatz. Closed on Sundays and German holidays.

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

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ganization is interested in this


training, please contact William Whitman via email. Classes will alternate between the
Vilseck Army Airfield and the
Grafenwoehr Motor Pool #5.
National Suicide Prevention
& Awareness Month video
September is Suicide Prevention Month. If you see
someone close to you
or someone in your unit
struggling, be compassionate, reach out, and help. If
you feel lost, remember that
getting help from a friend or
from behavioral health is a
sign of strength. Call DSN
118, CIV 09641-83-118 for
the suicide hotline.
The DoD wants to remind service members that seeking
help is a sign of strength. The
military crisis line is available
24/7 and is confidential.
Its CFC-O time again
Now-15 Nov: The 2013 Combined Federal CampaignOverseas Europe (CFC-O)
is starting again. CFC allows
members of the community to
donate to organizations and
give to charitable organizations or give back to the community. Whether protecting
the environment, honoring
military veterans, advancing
medical research, aiding refugees or providing job training
to the homeless, the CFC-O
has something for everyone.
For more information please
contact Christine Nunez by
email or phone: DSN 4756133, CIV 09641-83-6133.
Limited postal services
2 & 3 Oct: Oct. 2 at Rose
Barracks (Vilseck) and Oct.
3 Tower Barracks (Grafenwoehr) Postal Service Centers (PSCs) will offer limited
services due to equipment
upgrade. Limited services
will consist of accepting
MPS items for mailing (APO
to APO without postage or
Insurance), Parcel Pick Up

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and Official Mail. Unavailable services on this day will include


the purchase of money orders, postage stamps, Insurance on
MPS items and the sending of items other than MPS (APO to
APO). The CMR lobby will be unaffected by this upgrade. Normal
service will return at each PSC the day after the upgrade. Your
patience during this transition is greatly appreciated. Questions
can be answered by calling 09662-83- 2581 for Rose Barracks
and 09641-83-6333 for Tower Barracks.
Sergeant Morales Club
7 Oct: The Bavarian Military Community Sergeant Morales Club
meets monthly in the second floor conference room of the Tower from 1130-1230. All Sergeant Morales Club and Sergeant
Audie Murphy Club members, and prospective candidates are
invited to attend. We have a variety of events coming up in the
next few months. For more information, please contact our club
president SFC Jennifer Connelly at DSN: 476-4677 or e-mailat:
jennifer.t.connelly.mil@mail.mil.
Fire Prevention Week
6-12 Oct: Cooking is the leading cause of home fires, according
to the nonprofit National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). So,
reduce fire hazards and keep and eye on what your fry.
Stay in the kitchen when you are frying, grilling, or broiling
food. If you must leave the room, turn off the stove.
When you are simmering, baking, or roasting food, check it
regularly, stay in the home, and use a timer.
Keep cooking areas clean and clear of combustibles (e.g.
potholders, towels, rags, drapes and food packaging).
Keep children away from cooking areas by enforcing a kidfree zone of three feet around the stove.
If you have a fire in your microwave, turn it off immediately
and keep the door closed. Never open the door until the fire
is completely out. If in doubt, get out of the home and call
the fire department
Always keep an oven mitt and a lid nearby. If a small grease
fire starts in a pan, smother the flames by carefully sliding
the lid over the pan (make sure you are wearing the oven
mitt). Turn off the burner. Do not move the pan. To keep the
fire from restarting, do not remove the lid until it is completely cool. Never pour water on a grease fire. If the fire does
not go out, get out of the home and call the fire department.
If an oven fire starts, turn off the heat and keep the door
closed. If the fire does not go out, get out of the home and
call the fire department.

AFAP Conference
13-14 Nov: The Army Family Action Plan Conference brings together Soldiers, family members and civilians to discuss how
we can improve the garrison with local leadership and subject
matter experts. If you have an idea on how to improve our community and would like to participate, please call ACS at DSN
476-2650, CIV 09662-83-2650.
Suicide and Sexual Assault Hotlines
Call the suicide prevention hotline number at DSN 118, CIV
09641-83-118. Visit our website for more on suicide prevention. Suicide prevention, sexual assault or just a friendly ear
youre never alone. Professionals are available to counsel you in
confidence. Getting help is a sign of strength.
24 Hour Community Hotlines: Chaplain Hotline 0162-296-0838,
Military Police Hotline 09662-83-114, Sexual Assault Hotline DSN
475-4567, CIV 09641-83-4567 or DSN 476-3218, CIV 09662-833218 and Emergency Services DSN 117, CIV 09641-83-117.

Army Community Service (ACS)


New Parent Support Program
Clinics and Informational Classes
Every Tuesday: Breast Feeding Clinic, 8 a.m. 12 p.m.
Play Groups Every Tuesday: Tower Barracks, Chapel Annex,
9:30 11 a.m. Every Wednesday: Rose Barracks, Chapel Annex, 9:30 11 a.m.
Every Thursday: Netzaberg, Teen Center, 9:30 11 a.m.
Newborn Network for parents with babies ages 0 through
Walking Every Tuesday: Rose Barracks ACS, Bldg. 322, 1 3 p.m. Hospital Tours Every 1st Wednesday (except for holidays): Visit Weiden Meet at 5:45 p.m. in the Weiden hospital
lobby. Every 4th Wednesday: Visit Sulzbach-Rosenberg Meet
at 5:45 p.m. in the Sulzbach-Rosenberg hospital lobby. Every
Other 2nd Tuesday: Visit Amberg Meet at 5:45 p.m. in the Amberg hospital lobby.
Walk a Mile in her shoes
18 Oct: Army Community Service Family Advocacy Program,
Grafenwoehr Military Community, and Mission Partners present
this great event from 9 a.m. noon at the Rose Barracks Calvary
Chapel to bring awareness to domestic violence. For information
to be announced soon.

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Exchange News
Office Source to close
1 Oct: Starting 1 Oct, the Grafenwoehr Office Source will close.
Units and facilities must order their Self Service Supply Center (SSSC) through the new online Warehouse Ordering Web
(WOW) program and the order is delivered to an Exchange store
nearest to the customer for pick-up. See your local Exchange
for details.
TKS switch from analog to digital
AFN analog signal to the barracks has been switched to a digital
signal. In order to receive the digital signal, Soldiers will need
to rent a digital receiver from TKS for 11.84 Euro/month or 9.95
Euro/month without the VAT. For additional fees up to 80 euro,
TKS will add other channels. Please visit TKS in the Exchange on
Tower Barracks for more info.

Sports, Fitness,
Hobbies & Recreation
Bayern Rangers hockey team
The Bayern Rangers ice hockey team is looking for new players.
The team invites interested players to practice: Sun, Sep 15, 4:45
- 6:15 p.m. in Mitterteich Wed, Set.p 25, 5:45 - 7:15 p.m. in Amberg Wed, Oct. 2, 5:45 - 7:15 p.m. in Amberg Sat, Oct 5, 6:30 8
p.m. in Mitterteich Sun, Oct 27, 4:15 5:45 p.m. in Mitterteich.
To join in the fun, just show up. Players must provide their own
equipment and chip in to cover the cost of ice time -- normally
10 euro for a 90 minute skate. For more info please see the team
page at www.facebook.com/bayernrangers.
ODR activities
All activities are from 6-9 p.m. call Outdoor Recreation at DSN
476-2563, CIV 09662-83-2563 for more.
Mondays: Mountain Bike Mondays. Experience Bavaria from a
bike. Rides vary in length from 15 km to 35 km, depending on
location and abilities of riders. Prior MTB experience is recommended. Sign up today!
Thursdays: Paddling and rock climbing. Participants will learn
to belay/rock climb and canoe/kayak on alternating Thursdays.
Classes will continue through the summer.
Sundays are Family Bowling days
Sundays: Every Sunday from 2-8 p.m. at the Grafenwoehr Bowling Center, kids bowl for $.50 and adults bowl for $1.75. At the
Rose Barracks Bowling Center, we offer All you can Bowl for
one low price. Call the Bowling Centers for more details.

Facility & Road/Openings/


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

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elements; detailed maintenance/service of all equipment; and,


annual contracted facility cleaning services. We apologize for
the inconvenience, and ask for the communitys understanding as we undertake these measures to ensure safety and
hygiene standards are met. The Tower Barracks Fitness Center will be open.
Closure of Snake Road
Now 11 Nov: The road is closed so the Bundesforst can
clean the area of downed tress caused by the strong winds.
(This is the road that runs along the south boundary of the
installation).

School News
VFW Patriots Pen and Voice of Democracy scholarships
Deadline 1 Nov: The VFW has two scholarships available for
high school and middle school students. Students in 6-8th
grade are eligible for the Patriots Pen scholarship. Forty-six
applicants will win scholarships ranging from $500-5,000.
This years essay theme is What Patriotism Means to Me.
High schoolers are eligible for a $30,000 scholarship and
$1,000-16,000 scholarships. Their essays theme is Why Im
Optimistic about our Nations Future.
VFW Teacher of the Year Award nomination
Deadline 1 Nov: Do you know a teacher devoted to education, their country and community? You can nominate them for
the VFW Teacher of the Year Award. Teachers will be judged
in K-5, 6-8 and 9-12 categories. Those nominating the must
describe in 350 words or less why the educator deserves the
honor.
Netzaberg Elementary School
3 Oct: Fall Fest. 5:30-7 p.m. Food, games, and prizes. A family
event. MPR.
11 Oct: School-wide Volksmarch. 8:30-10 a.m. Route throughout Netzaberg.
14 Oct: NO SCHOOL. Columbus Day.
31 Oct: End of 1st Quarter.

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Adult Education / Training


Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Today, a degree isnt a nice-to-have - its a must-have. If you work
in the aircraft maintenance field and are ready for advancement,
Embry-Riddle can help. Our Bachelor in Aviation Maintenance
degree lets you build on the skills you already possess, while
laying the foundation for greater accomplishments. Students will
specialize in one of two maintenance functions: Management or
Safety. Plus, students gain a solid core of courses in general
education, which prepares graduates for success in any industry, not just aviation. For more information on this program or
other degree programs ERAU has to offer, contact the Hohenfels
office at DSN 466-4139, CIV 09472-83-4139 or email Hohenfels@erau.edu.
University of Maryland University College Europe
UMUC Europe offers Associates, Bachelors and graduate-level
degrees in a convenient online or face-to-face format. Apply at
the USAG Grafenwoehr Education Center located on Rose Barracks, Bldg. 223. UMUC offers many financial aid opportunities
including FASFA, Tuition Remission, scholarships and Book
Awards. Contact us at DSN 476-2462 or CIV 09662-83-2462 or
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University of Oklahoma MA courses The University of Oklahoma in Rose Barracks offers degree programs to military service
members and civilians in an accelerated format that meets the
demands of the working adult. The university offers both Master
of Arts with an emphasis in International Relations and a Master of
Human Relations. We are currently enrolling new students. Email
Carla Miller or call her at DSN 476-2069, CIV 09662-83-2069.
Further information can be found at www.goou.ou.edu. Summer
courses in Rose Barracks: The University of Oklahoma is now
offering a Masters in Education in Europe. If you are interested
in earning a Master of Education in Vilseck, please complete the
one minute online needs assessment. The university will use the
confidential information to place the degree program in Europe.
National Test Center (NTC) new hours
University of Maryland University College-Europes National Test
Center (NTC) is now open Monday-Friday 20 hrs/wk from 8:30
a.m.-12:30 p.m.! Finish your degree faster by taking advantage
of the many exams that are being offered at the NTC. The NTC
offers computer-based exams for college credit including CLEP,
DSST, GMAT, IT certifications, and many other professional certification exams. The NTC is excited to offer all five modules of
the GED in a computer-based format. Call Kristin Wright at DSN
476-2462, CIV 09662-83-2462, to schedule an appointment.

High-Quality
Brass Music
Grafenwoehr/Eschenbach. A 45-member brass band,
conducted by Benno Englhart, and consisting of musicians
from the Grafenwoehr and Hahnbach brass bands will perform
a fall concert in the auditorium of Eschenbach High-School.
The diverse program includes traditional and modern brass
music, featuring songs from the musical Hair, along with
polkas, marches, Dixie and swing music. During the intermission, small snacks and beverages will be available. Led by
Benno Englhart, the Grafenwoehr musicians of all ages have
been practicing demanding compositions for brass orchestras
since the fall of 2012. Together with members of the Hahnbach
brass band, who Englhart took over as conductor in the fall of
2012, they entertained the visitors of the Frhschoppen at the
Speinshart parish fest and participated in the church service
on Pentecost Monday in Pressath. The Hahnbach brass musicians enjoy an excellent reputation. They participate in many
musical contests and regularly place first.

The concert will take place on Saturday, October 12 at


7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.). Admission is free. Donations are welcome to pay for the musicians expenses.

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Fall at the Bulmare


Large program for cloudy days
Burglengenfeld. Starting immediately, the wellness pool
Bulmare provides an antidote for cloudy and foggy fall days.
Every Wednesday from October to March, except during
school vacations or on holidays, Magic Lights will entertain
visitors. Soft music, soft light and cozy warmth create a romantic and relaxed atmosphere.
Families should be looking forward to AOK-Family Day on
October 19. Members of the German AOK health insurance
receive a 50 percent admission discount. Additionally, presentations and games are offered to all guests.

Photo Credit: Bulmare Burglengenfeld

On Friday, October 25, the motto of the popular midnight sauna is Ghost ado. Following a welcome cocktail, half-hour
sauna treatments and a large midnight will be offered. The
number of guests is limited to 130, so please make your reservation early.
At the beginning of the fall vacation on October 25, guests
may experience a special highlight: The large Aqua-MovieEvent will start at 3 p.m. A movie will be shown on the water
and their will be numerous activities for kids and the entire
family. Games and groovy music for the young and the old will
be featured before the music starts. Afterwards, the movie the
audience has voted for will be shown on a screen, swimming
on the water.
The massage of the months offers prickling relaxation for the
entire body. A coconut peeling and natural crystal salt care for
and relax the skin, essential oils caress the senses. This offer
for only 37.80 Euro is valid from October 1 to 31. Appointments may be made at the front desk.
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Fast rides and


sweet delicacies
Switzerlands largest
entertainment fair
opens on October 26
(djd/pt). Its no surprise that Basel, located in the three-country-triangle of Switzerland, Germany and France, with its many
museums and galleries is known as the Swiss cultural capital.
But in the fall, Basel attracts visitors with a different kind of
spectacle, the traditional fall fair. From October 26 to November 10, the city turns into a large fairground. For two weeks,
you can enjoy roasted almonds, fresh ginger bread, go on fast
and spectacular rides, admire ceramic art at the Hfelimrt
(cup market), or enjoy a glass of wine at the Basel wine fair.
For more information, go to www.basel.com.

Photo Credit: djd/Basel Tourismus

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

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

Basel celebrates
What is so special about the fall fair is that it takes place on
seven different squares throughout town and in an exhibition
hall on the trade fair grounds. It is one of the largest fairs in
Europe and every year, more than one million people from
near and far come to visit. The park-like Peters Square is
extremely popular. Hundreds of booths, displaying goods and
crafts for sale attract visitors. And since this market lasts two
days longer than the fair, visitors have enough time to extensively try and taste everything thats being offered there.
Rosekiechli and Magenmorsellen
Basels fall fair has a long tradition, going back to 1471 when
the city was given the right to hold a market by Emperor Frederick III. Since then, the fall fair was held every year. If you
visit the fair for the first time, you should definitely try out some
of its regional specialties. Among the best known are Kskiechli (cheese cakes), the Rosekiechli (made from sugar
dough, fried in the pan and covered with powdered sugar),
the Mssmgge (thumb-long, bi-colored, striped candy),
and Magenmorsellen (fine sugar plates flavored with fruit
essences and spices).

Lodging and Dining Satisfaction in the Upper Palatinate


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

dine outdoors in the beautiful Bavarian


weather and enjoy the flower garden
surrounding the patio. Additional space
for 50 guests is available. It is not unusual
to find hikers at the inn enjoying a hearty
Brotzeit (a Bavarian platter similar to
the British Ploughmans Lunch)
following their walking tour.
The Post goes international!
You may be surprised to find that our
website offers an English description of

our country inn. The U.S. Army


installations at Grafenwoehr and Vilseck
are located nearby. Many of our regular
guests areamong the many American
military personnel stationed there.
Whether Germans, Americans or any
other fellow countrymen, we believe the
language of food and hospitality brings
all of us together.

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

Photo Credit: djd/Basel Tourismus

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

25th Gourmet Weeks


from Oct. 15 to Nov. 15, 2013
Motto:

Oriental Desert Magic


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

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

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The Kaerlingerhaus, a mountain hut tucked


away in a valley in the Berchtesgaden, offers
hikers breathtaking views

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

Backcountry bliss

After finally reaching the top and unloading our packs, we realized we had earned every awe-inspiring view -- not to mention
the cold beverages and hot meals that came later.
The scenery was nothing less than breathtaking. Tucked away
in a verdant valley, the Kaerlingerhaus, the first mountain hut
on our route, offered a panoramic view of the Alps.

BERCHTESGADEN, Germany We were a bakers dozen; a


motley crew of U.S. Army Garrison Grafenwoehr civilian employees determined to tame the Alps.
For four days, we hiked, crawled, stumbled and traversed our
way through the lush and sometimes stark scenery of Southern Germany, fueled solely by determination and sweat.
Though it wasnt easy, the hike was well worth the effort.
We arrived bright and early the first morning at St. Bartholomew in the Berchtesgadener Land district of Bavaria to begin
the journey.
For the next five hours we climbed 10 kilometers of steep
switchbacks, gaining more than 1,200 meters with 30 pounds
of gear strapped to our backs.

Mountain ridges peeked from behind the clouds and the ocean-blue sky glistened as a perfect backdrop for photographs.
The bleating of mountain goats and the clanking of the bells
around their necks echoed in the valley, creating a mini orchestra to complement the view.
Mountain huts abound in the Berchtesgaden. They offer minimalist accommodations - a single bed in a room with fellow
travelers, complete with pillow and warm blankets.
They serve food and drinks and an offer a warm shower for
an additional cost (usually three euros for three minutes). The
huts are only accessible on foot, so the other travelers you
meet are often on a similar journey.
Day two was relatively easy. We left behind the lush greenery
and bouldered over a moonscape of sizable white rocks for
seven kilometers and arrived at the second hut in less than
three hours.
The group naturally split into different levels of speed and expertise, but the one thing everyone agreed on was that while
living and working in such a unique environment, exploration
was a necessity.
I consider myself an outdoor person. Ive journeyed on long
hikes, Ive camped, and I appreciate what Mother Nature has
to offer -- but not everyone in our group could say the same.

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From left to right: Jeremy Buddemeier and Jeff


Carson boulder over seven kilometers of whitewashed rock during day two of the hike.

In addition to leading numerous outdoor activities and adventures, they also have all the necessary gear for maximum
success.
Having the proper gear is essential. With any hike or outdoor
adventure, you have to prepare yourself for the worst. And day
three of our hike was just that.
We awoke to torrential downpour. Our next hut was 7.4 kilometers away and we would gain more than 950 meters in altitude
on the trail, which was a barren landscape of slippery rocks.
Bundled under warm layers and rain gear, we eked our way
along the trail -- slow, steady and safe, arriving at the Ingolstaedterhaus in a modest three and a half hours.
We celebrated our small victory with hot chocolate and a jamboree. Two of the hikers lugged their ukuleles along (a luxury
at best, but well worth it), and we sat in a circle singing Johnny
Cash songs and serenading the room with a loud, off-key version of Country Roads.
Even the locals sang along. If there was ever a way to win over
a room full of Germans, John Denver is a good start.

Waking up Monday morning was bittersweet as our adventure


wound down and we faced a 1,900-meter descent.
Walking downhill may not be as physically taxing, but it does
a number on your knees. It took more than five hours to reach
to our original destination and we arrived collectively sore and
exhausted.
The hike was a great experience for many reasons - the scenery, the feeling of accomplishment, the exercise, but most of all,
the company.
Hiking in close quarters with someone really solidifies a relationship. Everyone had a unique personality and brought a different worldview to the table. We came from different places,
with different backgrounds, but we all appreciate the travel
opportunities this assignment offers.
So I leave you with advice: Explore your own backyard, take
trips, climb mountains, challenge yourself and look to ODR for
suggestions or assistance. They are there to help.
And who knows, maybe next year you can join our motley
crew.

| by Molly Hayden,
U.S. Army Garrison Grafenwoehr Public Affairs

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

And thats the beauty of it. You dont have to be a mountain


man to enjoy nature, and experiencing the outdoors doesnt
require that much effort. Many of our rag-tag team tipped their
hats to Outdoor Recreation for showing them the ropes.

The Sampsonidis Family and their entire team are looking forward
to welcoming you in the newly opened restaurant Olympia!
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Restaurant OLYMPIA Greek-Mediterranean Specialties Frauenrichter Str. 173 92637 Weiden i. d. OPf. Phone 0961/62519

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

Eye to eye with polar bears,


wolves and tigers

Photo Credit: djd/Thomas Hennig

Spectacular zoos and wild animal parks in Hannover


take you into the wilderness
(djd/pt). Polar bears, seals and penguins dive elegantly
through the water, only separated from the visitors by a pane
of glass. A freighter, whose hull features 39 panorama windows that allow visitors to take look under water, anchors
in a bay between rustic wooden huts. When visitors walk
through the Canadian landscape Yukon Bay in the adventure zoo, they feel like being at the Arctic Ocean. Wolves lurk
around the little harbor town, caribous and bisons walk by.
31 shows and feedings provide action. Six additional theme
worlds take you to exotic landscapes in the middle of Hannover.
On a safari in Africa
The Hannover adventure zoo is Europes number one theme
zoo. It combines adequate animal housing with new attractions for the visitors. They can glide with a boat through the
African landscape Zambezi, real close to the hippos and
rhinos, flamingos and pelicans. In the Indian jungle, they discover the overgrown palace of a maharajah, inhabited by ele-

phants, tigers, leopards and monkeys. During an expedition,


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

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

Photo Credit: djd/HMTG

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

Photo Credit: djd/Thomas Hennig

Adventure packages for the Hannover Zoo

BruWirt Restaurant and Brewery in Weidens Old Town!


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

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

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

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

A fresh taste
of summer

Recipe for hot days:


Buttermilk cream
with forest fruits
(djd/pt). When the temperatures rise and you feel like taking a
vacation on the beach, light food is more popular then heavy
dishes who quickly show on the hips. Thankfully, there are delicious alternatives that correspond well with the summer heat.
Buttermilk is one of the refreshment coming out of the fridge
on hot summer days. With its mild and sour taste and not more
than one percent fat, it offers a light alternative to ice cream
and satisfies hunger. Weihenstephans buttermilk features easily melting butter flakes and has a full taste but little fat. An
ideal match for buttermilk are fresh fruits from the market, out
of the garden, or out of the fridge, if you are in a hurry. Together, they make up a delicious, refreshing dessert like buttermilk with forest berries.
Recipe tip: Buttermilk cream with forest berries (preparation
time 20 minutes, cooling time approx. five hours)

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2. Wash the berries, Puree one third of the berries with the
powdered sugar and the lemon juice. Slightly warm each
cream mold with hot water, turn it over and use a pointed knife
to loosen the cream to allow some air to get into the mold.
Allow the cream to glide on a plate and decorate it with the
sauce and the berries.
For more information and recipe ideas, go to www.molkereiweihenstephan.de.

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Josephsthal

Opening Hours:
Tue.Fr. starting at 3 p.m.
Sat. and Sun. starting at 10 a.m.

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

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Photo Credit: djd/Molkerei Weihenstephan

All meals available for take-out!

Traditional and
mediterranean cuisine

Ingredients for four persons:


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

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A delicacy: Baked sweet potatoes
with bacon and chipotle cream

(djd/pt). Traditional or urbane, hearty or low on calories, simple or sophisticated -- the potato comes in all kinds of variations. So it comes as no surprise that the tuber is so popular,
despite the fact that the American native did not come to Germany until the 17th century. It was considered poisonous until
Frederick the Great, almost 100 years later, finally managed
to convince its contemporaries of how great it tasted.
Many misunderstandings
Even today, there are still many misunderstanding regarding
the potato. Many believe its a fattening food. But only meals
prepared with a lot of fat, such as French Fries, are high in
calories. The potato itself only contains 70 calories per 100
grams, but a whole lot of vitamins. Correctly prepared, the
potato is very healthy. Its best cooked unpeeled in a steamer
or in a cooking pot with a lid and very few water. That way,
the healthy ingredients are preserved. Potato cooks should
also know that the different kinds of potatoes are classified
by the way they cook. The floury types are best for soups and
mashes. Waxy potatoes are good for use in salads and casseroles. The mainly waxy kinds can be used for all dishes.
No potato but nevertheless a delicacy
Despite its name, the sweet potato is not a potato. It belongs
to the morning-glory family, a different kind of botanical family. But sweet potatoes can be used just like regular potatoes. Its sweet taste and creamy consistence make for a
special kind of taste. Sweet potatoes are very popular in the
Southern states of the USA. Tabasco pepper sauce is often
used to spice them. The hot sauce from Louisiana very well

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compliments the sweetness of the sweet potatoes. Despite


that red classic sauce, two other varieties are used to spice
it: the Tabasco chipotle pepper sauce made from smoked
chipotle chili peppers is often used to spice dips and sauces
and goes well with grilled goods. The Tabasco green pepper
sauce made from green jalapeo chili peppers is perfect for
everybody who likes it spicy but a bit milder.
Sweet potatoes with bacon-chipotle-cream
Ingredients (4 persons): 4 sweet potatoes or potatoes (300
grams), 150 grams sour cream, 50 grams feta cheese, 80
grams bacon, half a bunch of chives, a dash of cumin, one
teaspoon Tabasco chipotle pepper sauce, some dashes Tabasco pepper sauce, salt, one spring onion.
Preparation: Heat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius and cook
the unpeeled sweet potatoes for 60 minutes. Mix sour cream
and cheese. Dice the bacon and roast until cross. Cut the
chives and add to the cream with the bacon, cumin. Tabasco
sauces and salt. Put an incision into the potatoes, put the
cream on top and decorate it with spring onions.

Photo Credit: djd/Develey Senf und Feinkost GmbH

The potato a star


in the kitchen with
American roots

Francesco De Luca and Renato Mandolfo

PEGASUS

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

Welcome to
the new PEGASUS

Opening Hours:
TuesdaySunday: 11 a.m.2 p.m. and 5 p.m.11 p.m.
If the weather is nice, our patio is open to include Sunday afternoons!

Call 0961-27094 for reservations and orders.


Pegasus Flugplatz Weiden-Latsch 92637 Weiden

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Bruschetta is one of Italys most favorite antipasti - the roasted bread


sprinkled with olive oil is best when
spiced with pesto and covered with
fruity, sun-riped tomatoes.

Enjoy Italian
delicacies

Heres how amateur chefs


can put a touch of Dolce
Vita on the plate
(djd/pt). Gnarled olive trees, an azure blue ocean, beautiful
beaches and fragrant oleander - for many decades, Italy has
been a popular travel destination. Close by, Bella Italia has
everything to offer that the cultural and culinary heart desires.
Fascinating cities like Rome, Florence and Venice, or gorgeous beaches and landscapes. Cultural treasures and culinary
delicacies await the vacationer in a Mediterranean atmosphere such as pickled olives and sun-riped tomatoes and pasta
made from very thin, hand-made dough, finely spiced with
pesto. Mediterranean fruit such as water melons, apricots
and peaches round out the culinary experience especially
during harvest time at the end of summer.
However, southern delicacies can also be enjoyed at home.
With the right blend of spices and high-quality products, such
as those of the traditional brand Bertolli, make it easy for
amateur cooks to put Italian delicacies on the plate.
Recipe tip: Lasagna with ricotta sauce

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Dice the ham, mix the pasta sauce with the diced ham and
frozen peas, add salt and pepper, if needed. Slice the mozzarella. Alternate layering pasta sauce and lasagna sheets in a
20 x 30 cm casserole. Start and finish with a sauce layer. Put
the mozzarella slices on top and put in the pre-heated oven
at 225 Celsius (oven with recirculating air: 200 Celsius).
Bake for approximately 25 minutes until golden brown.

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Tuesday through Sunday, 11 a.m.2 p.m. and 5 p.m.midnight

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

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