June 8, 2001 - MILCOM Advertising Agency
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June 8, 2001 - MILCOM Advertising Agency
CRUSADER Vol. 9, No. 11 Serving the 98th ASG and the 235th, 279th, 280th and 417th BSBs – Army communities of excellence June 8, 2001 Ansbach • Bad Kissingen • Bamberg • Giebelstadt • Illesheim • Kitzingen • Schweinfurt • Wuerzburg Spouse preference changes A change to the Military Spouse Preference Program removes some restrictions and provides greater flexibility in the Department of Defense employment options. A new trial program, called MSP Choice, allows military spouses in the European Theater to accept more positions without loss of their military spouse preference. For more information, contact your local human resources office or visit the family member employment web site at www.eucom.mil. AAFES needs employees Army & Air Force Exchange ServiceEurope throughout the 98th ASG has openings in the retail and food service areas. Positions are available and can be filled with both local nationals and Americans. Competitive wages, great benefits Busch and a flexible schedule are offered to prospective employees. For more information, call Angelina Busch at (0931) 3049861. Golf with BMW Ansbach’s Golf Club Lichtenau is the site for a BMW-sponsored tournament June 17. The tournament is connected with BMW International Golf, with winners qualifying for the European final in Munich and the world final in South Africa. Entry fee and other details were unavailable at press time, but those interested should contact Roger Teel at 350-2296 or (0931) 8042296. Weekly block keeps soldier skills sharp by Mark Heeter CRUSADER The race was on and hundredths of a second were flashing by. Aware of the time, yet methodically grasping for the parts scattered at his feet, PFC Joe Stanfield, the student, was trying to reassemble the weapon faster than his teacher, SSgt. Philip Cooper. In the small gymnasium at the 280th BSB Provost Marshal Office, Stanfield joined Cooper and the other military police officers at the same time troops all across Europe were involved in similar activities. Welcome to Sergeant’s Time. “Sergeant’s Time training is that time period during the week when we can train our soldiers on various collective tasks,” said SFC Chris Jackson, first sergeant of Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, 280th BSB. Cooper was one of the noncommissioned officers leading the class about the MK-19 grenade machine gun, a staple of many military police units, but foreign to many garrison MPs. “This keeps up the skills required for combat operations. Tomorrow, these soldiers could go to a unit that has to pull up and deploy,” said SFC Anthony Jones, the operations sergeant. Keeping an eye on the future of soldiers and junior leaders, Jones visualizes each of the troops in a highly deployable unit after leaving by Cheryl Boujnida CRUSADER Baseball legends tour A seminar for U.S. noncommissioned officers and equivalent-grade U.S. civilians is scheduled at Haus Rissen in Hamburg July 8-13. Haus Rissen is an international institute for politics and economics. Seminars offer information on the history of Germany and various German and European issues. USAREUR/7A provides funds for seminar costs, lodging and meals. Sending organizations fund travel and provide TDY orders. A city and harbor sightseeing tour are part of the one-week session. If interested, call Sigrid Peña at 351-1400 or (0931) 8891400 to sign up no later than June 15. Schweinfurt. That vision ripples outward to all units that have the weekly sessions. The foundations of Sergeant’s Time training are embedded in Field Manuals 25-100, Training the Force, and 25-100, Battle-Focused Training. Closer to home, USAREUR Policy Letter 2, signed by Gen. Montgomery Meigs, outlines the purpose, intent and concept that are the backbone of Sergeant’s Time training. For garrison units, according to Jackson, Sergeant’s Time training is saturated with skills that many of the soldiers do not use as part of their day-to-day jobs. These include land navigation and map reading, which one of his other platoons was learning back on Ledward Barracks. “These are basically support soldiers. The tasks we try to concentrate on are those that they normally don’t do during the week,” Jackson said. When the leaders are choosing topics and planning the training, they attack skills where the soldiers have weaknesses. For example, his soldiers recently went through common task testing. “That went really well, but we had some soldiers that needed a little extra training on map reading,” Jackson said. He said another critical element of Sergeant’s Time training is ensuring the noncommissioned officers are proficient enough in the tasks beforehand. See SERGEANTS on Page 6 Mark Heeter Spec. Lisa Yockel, 280th BSB Provost Marshal Office, disassembles an MK-19 grenade machine gun. Feeling creepy crawly? The Army will post a new web site at www.army.mil when it celebrates its 226th birthday June 14. The new homepage will include improved navigation features to speed viewers to needed information and an enhanced graphics capability. The site has a feedback function so users can continue to comment on the design. Many site changes are based on feedback from viewers. Seminar set for NCOs See Page 8 Sergeants take their time to train Army posts web site Baseball legends former Oakland pitching ace and Cy Young Award winner Vida Blue will be teamed up with 2-time Pittsburgh Pirates world champion Manny Sanguillen on a goodwill tour sponsored by Koeberle & Associates, Inc. in June. They will visit the Wuerzburg Commissary June 16 at 11 a.m. for an autograph session after which they go on to the Ansbach Commissary from 2:304 p.m. The autograph session will be followed by a youth baseball clinic at Junior Baseball Field. Leighton students get close, comfy with helicopters Cheryl Boujnida Left to right, Marte Gore, Tasha Shouse, Marisa Black and Linda Dixon study a snail. Beetle and snail races sparked kids’ interest at Bamberg Elementary School’s science fair May 25. It wasn’t an ordinary day for students who experimented with more than 200 hands-on activities in the school’s gym and courtyard. “The purpose of the science fair was threefold: to stimulate children’s interest in science, to allow investigation, and offer time to describe experiment results in a fun environment,” said Susan Newrock, organizer and second-grade teacher. Parents and 1st Battalion, 6th Field Artillery, soldiers volunteered at stations to demonstrate their science savvy. Children experimented with gravity, electricity, air, magnets, sound, water and mass. The biggest hits were the beetle and snail races. Heat stops pet-shipping Owners are responsible by Olivia Feher CRUSADER Last summer, due to heat considerations, many commercial airlines had a restricted policy concerning the transportation of pets, according to Ron Shurtleff, 98th ASG Directorate of Logistics, transportation division chief. Many carriers have already submitted their summer pet policies for this year. “Shipping pets is the owner’s responsibility and not the government’s. For this reason, it’s important that pet owners plan well in advance on the best way to return their pets to the United States,” Shurtleff said. “Several choices for pet owners are available. Air Mobility Command, or AMC, provides pet services at the most efficient rates. “Shipping must be planned and requested early by the owner, because space is very restricted. Owners should have an alternative plan for shipping pets as AMC, as well as most commercial airlines, will allow only two pets to be shipped per customer. Cage sizes, pet description and weight of pets should also be considered when arranging transportation,” said Ed Reddish, 98th ASG DOL. Pet-shipment embargos, imposed by the airline industry, normally run from May through September. “Airlines impose these restrictions keeping the health and welfare of the pet in mind. Weather temperatures are the driving factor to imposing embargos. If the temperature level is forecasted to be above 85 degrees Fahrenheit during any leg in the flight pattern, the airlines reserve the right to refuse pet passage,” Shurtleff said. Besides using AMC flights, Germany offers other reputable companies that ship pets. Pet owners can contact their local BSB Sato travel office for more information. ‘I enjoy seeing their faces light up.’ – Kathy Mueller “I love slimy creatures,” said Tasha Shouse, holding the snail for her friends to see. One parent, Kathy Mueller, said she enjoys teaching children about the wonders of biology. “It was one of my favorite subjects as a kid, I enjoy seeing their faces light up when they learn new facts,” Mueller said. Enthusiastic about gravity, ten-year-old James Orthel bounced different size balls from various heights. “Today has been great. I’ve really enjoyed myself,” Orthel said. Community focus Adult snacking habits Nine out of 10 Americans consider themselves “snackers.” O O O O Occasional Moderate Heavy Never Source: Market Facts for Hershey Foods 45% 35% 10% 10% By: Olivia Feher School’s out June 14, please drive carefully 2 Team of Teams! Crusader, June 8, 2001 New 98th ASG commander’s priorities are family, quality of life My wife Diane, our children Clayton, Erin and Kyle, and I are very happy to be returning to Wuerzburg after a 9-year absence. We are delighted to have the opportunity to revive old friendships, make new ones, and to see all of the positive changes in our communities. During my previous tour in Wuerzburg, I saw base operations and quality of life support provided by the ASG and BSBs from the customer’s point of view. Now, as the ASG commander, I have the responsibility to see that we always provide the best support and services possible for our soldiers, civilians and family members. This is a new and exciting challenge for me and I am fortunate to be taking over an organization that has a long-standing reputation for excellence and for meeting the needs of its customers. My commitment to all of you is that I’ll do my part to ensure that those standards of excellence enjoyed under my predecessor will continue to be maintained. Team of Teams! DENNIS W. DINGLE Colonel, Air Defense Artillery 98th Area Support Group Commander Milestones Congratulations to the Wuerzburg Community Spouses’ Club who made $60,700 from the Spring Bazaar. Proceeds were donated to the Boy and Girl Scouts of Wuerzburg elementary, middle and high schools; Kitzingen girls’ softball team; welcome center; HHC, 3rd Battalion, 158th Aviation Regiment; Wuerzburg Teen Center; LA Leche; holiday sharing program; AFTB Wuerzburg; AWAG; animal shelter; Army Distaff; Kinderklinik; Club Beyond; ACS; 417th PMO; Red Cross; Wuerzburg Health Services Auxiliary; Wuerzburg Library; Wuerzburg Waves; and Wuerzburg DENTAC. Congratulations to Mary Deming, 98th ASG Marketing Office, for her first-place win in the 2000 Thomas Jefferson Award (for all services competition) for radio spot production. The spot was taped at the American Forces Network office on Leighton Barracks and featured the Leighton Library. Thumbs up – Thumbs down Thumbs up to Capt. Walter Hadley, Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment commander, 417th BSB, for always being there for your soldiers and not making us feel just like numbers. Your smile, handshake and words were always appreciated. Many thanks, too, to your wife. We’re sad that you’re leaving, but glad it’s only just around the corner you’re going to. SSgt. Vera McKenzie, Kitzingen Thumbs up to all those great people who helped my son Jade May 4th. He was the little boy who hit a wall in Bamberg housing with his bicycle. A special thanks to Shawn Dismuke, Jay Swartz, Arron Learch and military police Cpl. Heiniger, PFC Trillo and Sgt. Wietlisbach. Everyone was so helpful and we really appreciated it. Thanks to all of you and God bless. Remember, always wear a helmet. Alicia Doan, Bamberg Thumbs up to Lacey Beamon, Wuerzburg American High School who received a college scholarship from Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., MU PSI Omega Chapter. Celeste Jamison McDaniels, Wuerzburg Thumbs up to Matano Gracias of the Würzburg Regional Contracting Office for the outstanding assistance when we showed up at his office unannounced. The rest of the RCO staff was in training and therefore unavailable. He did not hesitate for a minute and very courteously and smilingly attended to us when he could have asked us to come back when the regular staff was back at work. What wonderful customer service! Frauke Davis and Bettina Bailem, PAO Ansbach Thumbs up to the Geiselwind Amusement Park for all the support they gave to the Albanian refugees with free rides and givea-ways. Your park is truly an adventure for Street talk: PFC Matthew Haag, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 6th Squadron, 6th Cavalry, Illesheim “I don’t really have any big plans because I don’t have much leave saved up. But I do plan to take weekend trips and travel around Germany to see the sites.” young and old. SSgt. Vera McKenzie, Kitzingen Thumbs up to 2nd Battalion, 6th Cavalry, 4th Squad motor pool section for the beautiful flowers, lovely card and delicious cookies. These were sent to me during my recovery time from foot surgery. God bless you and thanks for caring. SSgt. Carla Van Curen, Katterbach Thumbs up to Dr. Gordon Hsieh, orthopedic surgeon at the U.S. Army Hospital, Wuerzburg. He is a great doctor, caring and personal, and knew exactly how to handle a tense situation. Carmen Hernandez, Kitzingen Thumbs up to Darell Jones from the school bus office for excellent customer service, and Shannon Day, Giebelstadt Community Bank, for being outstanding and helpful. Elaine Nicholas, Giebelstadt Thumbs up to all the Bamberg volunteers for helping with the Red Cross fashion show May 12. Everyone did a great job, especially the kids. Alicia Doan, Bamberg Thumbs up to Dr. John Green at the Kitzingen Health Clinic for actually listening to patients and for his friendly, professional attitude. SSgt. Vera McKenzie, Kitzingen Thumbs down to those responsible for closing the Woodland Inn, Kitzingen. This was one of the few clubs available for soldiers in the whole area. Bob Smith, Kitzingen Thumbs down to the car rental on Harvey Barracks; they need customer service training. If you can’t help someone, you should at least say please and thank you, and do it with a smile. Lee Owens, Kitzingen Thumbs down to the Larson Theater. I took my children to see Pokemon 3 May 18. After waiting for an hour, the movie was cancelled because the guy who runs the projector didn’t show up. Rather than giving refunds, they stamped our tickets and told us to come back on Sunday night to see the show. Well, Sunday the theater was closed, so we didn’t get to see the movie and we didn’t get a refund. Shawna Patterson, Kitzingen Thumbs down to 2nd Battalion, 1st Aviation, Katterbach, for not being courteous employers to others in building 5817. If reserved parking spaces are to be assigned, every employee in building 5817 should have the same privilege. Brenda McLaughlin and Meisha Sponholtz, Katterbach Thumbs down to the Faulenberg Kaserne east side gate guard on May 25 for being asleep on duty. I had to beep my horn twice in order for the gate guard to wake up so he could check my identification card. Once again, thanks to our super security force for doing a mighty fine job in force protection and protecting American lives. Mike Janowicz, Schweinfurt Thumbs down to whoever planned the road leading up to Leighton Barracks back gate for not considering anyone not in a car. Joggers, cyclists, mothers with baby buggies and the like, take their health in their hands if they’re on foot, not to mention trying to get over the road at the traffic lights. Also, a thumbs down to the planners of the non-existent sidewalk in front of the Leighton Barracks Fitness Center. You may walk in the gutter if you wish. Mary Foster, Gerbrunn Thumbs down to the military police on Warner Barracks, Bamberg, for four reasons. First, for not controlling traffic during physical training. It’s so annoying to almost be hit by a What are your summer vacation plans? Sgt. Joseph Krinsky, Company A, 82nd Engineer Battalion, Warner Barracks, Bamberg Joan Leardi, family member, 1st Battalion, 7th Field Artillery, Ledward Barracks, Schweinfurt “I want to get away for one or two weeks to stay at Armed Forces Recreation Center in Chiemsee or go to the North Sea. I just want to relax on a beach.” “I’m going to Greece during the block leave period. I’ll also be helping out at the thrift shop for the spouses’ club. And I’ll be trying to get a tan when it isn’t raining.” CRUSADER Ansbach • Bad Kissingen • Bamberg • Giebelstadt • Illesheim • Kitzingen • Schweinfurt • Wuerzburg Producer: MILCOM Advertising Agency Roswitha Lehner Zeilaeckerstrasse 35 · 92637 Weiden Internet: www.milcom.de · Telefax (0961) 67050-32 e-Mail for paid advertisements: [email protected] Free classifieds (0931) 2964397 · Fax Crusader (0931) 2964626 Chelsea Grenier, family member, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion, 158th Aviation Regiment, Giebelstadt Army Airfield “I am going to Virginia to see some of my family and then we might go to Spain or Turkey.” vehicle that is passing the PT formation. Second, for not having a handle on speeding traffic in the housing area. Set up some control measures so our kids can safely walk to school and play. Third, for ignoring the parking violations all over post. Double parking, parking over the lines so no one else may park, and vehicles in the noparking zones for thirty to forty minutes are some examples. And fourth, for turning a deaf ear to the violators who listen to loud music in cars. Sgt. Joshua Koth, Bamberg Thumbs down to the organizers of the 98th ASG Farewell 5-kilometers run. My 8-yearold daughter and I participated and it took us 52 minutes to complete, which is not bad for an 8year-old. However, the organizers didn’t wait for us to finish, which excluded us from the raffle. Next time, wait for everyone to return and have a separate age group for children. Cheryl Jones, Kitzingen Thumbs down to those responsible for closing the fire lanes in front of Katterbach leased housing which was used for unloading. Now, when I buy my weekly groceries it’s a real inconvenience not to be able to unload at the door. PFC Kate Barnes, Katterbach ❋ ❋ ❋ “Thumbs up – Thumbs down” is about people who do a good job. It’s also about people who need to be more considerate of others. This column is not about institutions, units, agencies or situations that could be subject to legal action under the Uniform Code of Military Justice. Submissions must be brief and include the writer’s name and telephone number. The identity of the submitter will be published along with the comments. Send comments to Thumbs up – Thumbs down; CRUSADER; 98th ASG PAO; Unit 26622; APO AE 09244. Or bring them to room 216, building 208, Faulenberg Kaserne, Wuerzburg. Phone-in submissions are not accepted. Photos by CRUSADER staff Sgt. Ava DeVault, Illesheim DENTAC, Storck Barracks, Illesheim Patty Devlin, family member, 7th Corps Support Group, Warner Barracks, Bamberg Toni Graves, Army Community Service, Ledward Barracks, Schweinfurt “I’m PCSing to Fort Campbell, Ky., but before I go there, I’m going back home to Fayetteville, NC., for a month of leave.” “I haven’t any vacation plans because we’re relocating to Fort Carson, Colo. But, that might just be a vacation after all.” “I’ll probably start a flower garden and look at my flowers on the balcony. I really don’t do a lot in the summer, but I am looking forward to enjoying summer on my balcony.” The “CRUSADER” is an authorized unofficial newspaper, published every two weeks under the provisions of AR 360-1 for the members of the 98th Area Support Group. The “CRUSADER” is a commercial enterprise newspaper printed by the “MILCOM Advertising Agency”, a private firm, in no way connected with the United States Government or Department of Defense. The contents of the “CRUSADER” do not necessarily reflect the official views or endorsement of the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense, the U.S. Army or the 98th Area Support Group. The appearance of advertising in this publication, including inserts and supplements, does not constitute endorsement by the Department of Defense. Everything advertised in this publication shall be made available for purchase, use or patronage without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation, or any other nonmerit characteristic of the purchaser, user or patron. Circulation is 21,000 copies per issue. Editorial content is provided, prepared and edited by the Public Affairs Office of the 98th Area Support Group. The 98th ASG hot line is 351-4800 or (0931) 296-4800. The editorial offices are located in building 208, Faulenberg Kaserne, Wuerzburg, telephone 351-4564 or (0931) 2964564. Mailing address: Editor – The CRUSADER, 98th ASG-PAO, Unit 26622, APO AE 09244. email: [email protected] Gina Bowman, family member, Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment,417th BSB Provost Marshal Office, Harvey Barracks, Kitzingen “We want to go to Prague this summer. We have always wanted to visit the Czech Republic, but somehow just never made it happen.” The Ansbach, editorial office is located in building 5257, Barton Barracks, Ansbach, telephone 468-7649 or (0981) 183649. The Bamberg editorial office is located in building 7089, Warner Barracks, Bamberg, telephone 469-7581 or (0951) 3007581. The Kitzingen editorial office is located in building 145, Harvey Barracks, telephone 3558575 or (09321) 305575. The Schweinfurt editorial office is located in Robertson Hall, Ledward Barracks, Schweinfurt, telephone 354-6381 or (09721) 966381. 98th Area Support Group Commander . . Col. Dennis W. Dingle 98th ASG Public Affairs Officer . . . . . . . . . Donald Klinger Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Olivia Feher Assistant Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Christy Schutte Journalist (Ansbach) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lisa Eichhorn Journalist (Bamberg) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cheryl Boujnida Journalist (Schweinfurt) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mark Heeter Journalist (Kitzingen). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Elaine Nicholas Proofreader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sigrid Peña Reader contributions are welcome but will be published at the discretion of the editor. 235th Base Support Battalion: Ansbach, Illesheim Commissary closes The Ansbach Commissary will be closed June 20 for organizational day. It will reopen June 21 at the regular time. For more information, call 467-2145 or (09802) 832145. Meeting is mandatory All students enrolled in the Summer Hire Program and their supervisors are asked to attend a meeting June 18 at the Bismarck Theater from 810 a.m. Supervisors will be formally introduced to their students at this time. All summer hire applicants and supervisors must Frantz attend, regardless of the fact that it is a training holiday. For more information, call Brenda Frantz at 4687908 or (0981) 183908. School needs volunteers The 235th BSB Chaplain’s Office is looking for volunteers to help with this year’s Vacation Bible School Program. The program will run June 25-29 from 9 a.m. to noon. About 100 volunteers are needed, from grade 6 up to adult. For more information, call 467-2685 or (09802) 832785. Join reading program The Ansbach Library sponsors a youth summer reading program entitled “Catch a dragon by the tail.” The program will run June 21-Aug. 9. The program will feature themes from the Middle Ages and will take place each Thursday. For more information on how to register your child, call the library at 468-1740 or (0981) 1831740. Need a job The 235th BSB Chaplain’s Office has openings for religious coordinators for Katterbach and Illesheim. Both Catholic and Lutheran denominations are open. These are paid positions. For more information on how to apply, call Peggy Denkins at 4672785 or (09802) 832785. Be a provider The Illesheim Child Development Center is in need of providers. Openings for program assistants, operations clerks and a part-time cook are available. For more information on the positions, call the center at 467-4423 or (09841) 834423. Celebrate with graduates Crusader, June 8, 2001 3 Hunting covers culture, too by Lisa Eichhorn CRUSADER For American hunters, some of the German rules and regulations may seem a bit extreme. But this is a different country with different laws. Recent graduates of a German hunting course in Ansbach learned that it is as much about culture and tradition as it is about laws. Maj. Mark Walworth, 235th BSB, S-3, is an instructor for the course that encompasses hunters from throughout the 98th ASG. “Once American hunters take the course, they understand better why certain laws are in place. Our course is based on the same course the Germans are required to take. We also include classes about the culture. This really seems to clarify things for American hunters,” he said. “For example, hunting in Germany is not considered a sport, but a responsibility. Land owners that have wild game on their property are responsible for any damage they may cause to fields or property. They also are very concerned about disease, so they actually inventory each animal and pick the ones they will allow to be killed. This way they save the strong to breed again. If there is an outbreak of a disease, they actually send in a team of hunters to kill the sick animals,” he said. “I think we could use some of their ideas in the United States to help with animal population control,” Walworth added. All of this was very new to hunter Jennifer Blanshan, Ansbach. “I hunted in the United Lisa Eichhorn Jennifer Blanshan, middle, demonstrates her shooting proficiency as two of her classmates look on. States, and when I came here a lot of what they did didn’t make much sense to me. In the United States, if you have a license and permission to hunt somewhere, what you kill is up to you. Here, they sometimes actually show you the individual animal you can kill, but they have reasons for that,” she said. “The course gave me a great respect for how they do it here, because I understand it now. If we are going to hunt in their country, it is only right that we follow their rules and regulations,” Blanshan said. Forth-graders learn about bike safety German police ready U.S. kids for roads by Lisa Eichhorn CRUSADER Forth-graders from Illesheim Elementary School have learned the rules of the road, for bicycles that is. Not only are they ready to cruise the roads of the installation, but they are ready for the open bike paths of Germany. The children took instruction from German police officers in Bad Windsheim at the town’s bicycle safety course. This is the seventh year Ellen Colter, fourth-grade teacher, has been invited to take Illesheim students to the course. “They always teach the local children safety in May, and the German police have always included our children as well. They make this a fun, yet very useful course for the children,” she said. “We take our class out on a Saturday, with their bikes and safety equipment, and they learn the rules on the course that has been set up. They have four lessons where they learn all the hand signals and how to interact with cars. “Once they have completed the instruction and the riding portion of the class, they are tested on each. If they pass, they get a pocket-size bicycle license to show they have been through the course,” Colter said. Honor graduates of the course receive a special-colored license, showing they were the top students. This year Courtney Beatty and Leonard Love III received top honors. “I learned a lot about how to be safe on a bike. I have to be aware of what’s going on around me and look out for cars,” Beatty said. Love added that he learned how important hand signals can be.“It was a really good class. It taught me that you have to use hand signals so that the people behind you know what you are going to do,” Love said. Ansbach Middle/High School seniors will graduate June 9 at 2 p.m. at the Onoldia Hall in downtown Ansbach. The graduation is open to the public and all are welcome to attend. For more information, call 4672808 or (09802) 837808. Lisa Eichhorn Courtney Beatty signals to turn while on a bike ride at Storck Barracks. Illesheim honors dead with ceremony in park 11th Aviation Regiment CSM Bernard Basinite and Commander Col. Rick Rife lay a wreath on a memorial honoring the soldiers and family members who have died while serving at Storck Barracks in Illesheim. The park was dedicated last year. Rife said that it is important to remember the sacrifices made by the soldiers who have served, as well as family members who died, while living here with their spouses. The park is set in the middle of the Kaserne, underneath large oak trees. Benches line the walkway, offering those walking through the opportunity to sit and reflect or just relax. The park has become an integral part of life at Storck Barracks. 235th BSB The Crusader, 235th Base Support Battalion, editorial office is located in building 5257, Barton Barracks, telephone 468-7649 or (0981) 183649. Mailing address is PAO, Crusader, 235th Base Support Battalion, CMR 463, APO AE 09177. Internet web site address http:\\www.ansbach. army.mil The 235th BSB hot line is 468-7800 or (0981) 183800. The patient liaison number is (09841) 83512. 235th BSB Commander .............................. Lt. Col. Cindy Connally Public Affairs Officer ............................ Frauke Davis Journalist ................................................ Lisa Eichhorn Lisa Eichhorn Ansbach Library offers family fun in new section by Lisa Eichhorn CRUSADER The Ansbach Library has opened a new family section thanks to the hard work of several dedicated volunteers and the Ansbach Protestant Women of the Chapel, or PWOC. The new section features videotapes ranging from classic family movies to marriage enrichment. This idea comes from seeing what other military installations have done with their libraries, said Pyo Cindy Pyo, project chairperson. “I have seen this at Army posts both in the United States and here in Europe. It’s very important to offer children and families a variety of choices when they come to the library to check out a movie. The PWOC felt it was so important that we donated the items to the library,” Pyo said. “We could not have done this without great community cooperation, starting with the library staff and, of course, our friends in the 235th BSB and 4th Infantry Brigade,” she added. According to library staff, the section has become very popular and the tapes began being checked out the day they were put on the shelves. ”These tapes are a great addition. But the greatest thing about this project is that it wasn’t just something the library did, it was a group effort. We were all doing it together for the good of everyone in our community,” said Georgiann Aldridge, library technician. Chap. (Lt. Col.) Philip Briganti complimented the PWOC on their hard work and dedication and for bringing this project to completion. “I am so very pleased that this is here and available to our community. It’s a terrific collection of tapes that I know will be well used.” 4 279th Base Support Battalion: Bamberg Crusader, June 8, 2001 Bamberg hails new commander Lt. Col. Greg Cusimano officially took command of the 71st Corps Support Battalion, 7th Corps Support Group, June 7, replacing Lt. Col. Scott Lang. Lang will take over as quartermaster branch chief at PERSCOM in Virginia. A native of Baltimore, Md., Cusi- Cusimano mano holds a bachelor’s degree in business management from the University of Maryland, and a master’s degree in logistics management from LaSalle University. Cusimano entered the U.S. Army in 1982. He and his wife, Dawn, have two children, Brooke, 11, and Vincent, 4. Take dad out Attend Father’s Day brunch at the Warner Club June 17. Enjoy a 65 item all-youcan-eat buffet and complimentary champagne. Choose from seatings at 10 or 11 a.m., or noon. Cost per person is $13.95, children ages 13-17 pay $11.50, children ages 6-12 pay $8 and children ages 5 and under eat free. Dads receive a $1 discount. To make reservations, call 469-8816 or (0951) 3008816. Military artifact unravels history WW II uniform jacket links past to today by Cheryl Boujnida CRUSADER History has a way of unraveling itself. A patch sewn on the sleeve of a German SS officer’s uniform linked yesterday to today. Naval commander Steven Knott presented Maj. Roland von Hoesslin’s uniform jacket to his brother, Maj. Hartmut von Hoesslin, who in turn gave the artifact to Bamberg’s Historical Museum at a ceremony in Ebern May 19. The jacket belonged to former Roland von Hoesslin, who rode with the 17th Bavarian Calvary Regiment that was stationed at Warner Barracks, originally named Legarde Kaserne during World War II. Knott, a military historian, never expected his hobby to impact Bamberg, Germany. He purchased the jacket on the Internet because of his interest in African Corps artifacts. The jacket is thought to have been brought to the United States by an American soldier as a war souvenir. An “Afrika” patch and the name “von Hoesslin” was hand-stitched to an inside pocket. The name von Hoesslin isn’t well known in the United States, but Knott’s search unveiled a fascinating past. While stationed at Legarde Kaserne, von Hoesslin plotted a military coup against Adolph Hitler with Col. Graf von Stauffenberg and four other officers to overturn the Nazi regime. The assassination attempt occurred in Berlin July 20, 1944. Unsuccessful in their demise of Hitler, von Hoesslin and von Stauffenberg were executed one month later. “I’m glad people will have a chance to learn from history by seeing the jacket in Bamberg’s Historical Museum. It’s better than having it hang in my closet,” Knott said. After receiving the jacket, Hartmut von Hoesslin spoke in precise English and addressed his brother Roland directly. “Dear Roland, according to the wish of your last letter, you were the center of a unique group that was never heard. But a piece of your personal equipment was rendered back over the ocean to you, its former owner. It’s a romantic biography,” von Hoesslin said. Von Hoesslin noted that his brother’s last words reflected his correct decision. “I’m thankful for Roland. When I think of him, I hear his voice day and night, and it ultimately comes down to the fact that life is good,” he said. Upholding tradition Attend command change Attend Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, 279th BSB’s change of command at 82nd Eng. Bn. parade field June 15 at 10 a.m. The incoming commander is 1st Lt. Brian Saum, replacing Capt. Sherwood Baker II. Baker will attend the material acquisition management course at Ft. Lee, Va., and become chief of LAN management at the U.S. Army’s Information Systems Electronic Engineering Command at Ft. Huachuca, Ariz. Heed smoking ban Effective June 30, all morale, welfare and recreation, or MWR, facilities will become non-smoking areas. For more information, call 469-7732 or (0951) 3007732. Cheryl Boujnida Learn team building Learn how to develop cohesive team building skills by taking an Army Community Service team building class at Preston Hall in room 3 June 12 from 9 a.m.12:30 p.m. To sign up, call 469-7777 or (0951) 3007777. Tax relief moves The tax relief office has relocated to the recreation center. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. For more information, call 469-8837 or (0951) 3008837. 279th BSB The Crusader, 279th Base Support Battalion, editorial office is located in building 7089, room 423, Warner Barracks, Bamberg, telephone 469-7581 or (0951) 3007581. Mailing address is PAO, Crusader, 279th Base Support Battalion, Unit 27535, Warner Barracks, APO AE 09139. The 279th BSB hot line is 469-4800 or (0951) 3004800. Patient liaison number is (0951) 3007492. Internet web site 279th BSB: http://www.bamberg.army.mil 279th BSB Commander ................................ Lt. Col. Timothy Hill Public Affairs Officer .......................... Renate Bohlen Journalist ........................................... Cheryl Boujnida Cheryl Boujnida Poised in memory of a legacy, a German veteran stands at attention. Otto Arneth, left, city tour guide, describes the history of Bamberg to soldiers May 15. More than 85 soldiers enjoyed a sightseeing tour of downtown Bamberg, Franconian cuisine and beer at the Altenburg castle compliments of the city. Each year, Bamberg’s Lord Mayor Herbert Lauer welcomes soldiers to Bamberg and encourages them to take an interest in their new home. GermanAmerican friendship week events included a reception at Bamberg’s adult education school, a barbecue with special-needs children and elementary school kids, and German eighth-graders interviewing soldiers. German-American friendship events are held annually. For more information on German activities, log on to www.bamberg.army.mil and click on “what’s going on.” German students learn from soldiers by Cheryl Boujnida CRUSADER An eighth-grade German class recently discovered they can learn as much outside the classroom as they can in. English-class students from the Realschule in Schlesslitz met with Bavarian Criminal Investigative Division, or CID, Battalion soldiers at Reese Range May 17. They watched agents qualify with their weapons, toured Warner Barracks, lunched at 54th Engineer Battalion’s dining facility, observed simulator tactics, and interviewed soldiers. Students are planning an American day celebration in Schlesslitz with food and music, mechanical bull-riding, exhibits, geographical presentations and a special feature on the U.S. Army. Rapid fire questions came at soldiers from students seeking to practice their English and hoping to find out more about soldiers’ lives. Students specifically expressed an interest in family life, careers, leisure time, women’s roles, and effects on children. Eighth-graders Nadine Hennemann, Ivonne Kociolek, Anja Knoll and Sonja Seuger listened to one soldier’s story after asking him if he had ever shot anyone who had died. “During the Persian Gulf War, I had to shoot against the enemy. At one time, it was like watching myself on television – almost like it wasn’t me. In the U.S. Army, we train continuously and practice the same scenarios over and over. I don’t remember exactly what happened, I know I just did it. In stressful situations, going through the motions of Army training is what keeps you alive, and it’s the reason I’m here today,” said Capt. George Brown, executive officer, Bavarian CID Battalion. SSgt. Kim Jones, 202nd Military Police Group, opted for a lighter side of Army life and turned her answers into questions. “What type of music do you like?” Jones asked. “It’s good to see kids who have a natural curiosity express themselves positively,” she said. English instructor Claudia Hofelder explained that many German students had built up stereotypes of Americans. “It’s a great chance for them to develop impressions based on interaction. I’m proud of them – it’s not easy to express yourself in another language, and they’re doing well,” she said. Cheryl Boujnida German students interview Sgt. Samantha Matte at Reese Range. Anja Knoll, 14, said she enjoys getting to know new friends and hopes to travel to the United States one day. Soldier’s innovative training tactics seize award by Cheryl Boujnida CRUSADER Some soldiers strive to leave things better than they found them – Capt. Sherwood Baker II heeds that philosophy. Baker recently won one of USAREUR’s three partnership awards for his innovative efforts in promoting training among German and American companies. When he took command of the 279th BSB’s Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, or HHD, two years ago, partnership events with 3rd Kompanie Nachschub- Baker bataillon 102 in Ebern, a German supply unit, were virtually nonexistent. “There were some years when German soldiers from our partnership unit didn’t even see us. I immediately set goals to increase joint training and develop close, personal and professional bonds with our host nation’s military,” Baker said. In the past fiscal year, soldiers participated in 15 joint events based on real-life scenarios. They ranged from weapon qualifications to earning sports badges to road marches. The most unique event occurred in Bastogne, Belgium. Baker and Capt. Stefan Lampetzeder, 3rd Kompanie Nachschubbataillon 102 commander, laid a wreath at the McAuliffe memorial. “It was the first time in history that a German-American marching team presented a wreath in honor of fallen comrades. It was a moving experience,” Baker said. Lt. Col. Timothy Hill, 279th BSB commander, said Baker’s initiative has set a standard for other HHD commanders. “He found innovative ways to train and lead soldiers, and he’s commendable,” Hill said. In addition to the partnership award, 1st Lt. Niklas Bischoff of 3rd Kompanie Nachschubbataillon 102 was named the German partnership soldier of 2000. “1st Lt. Bischoff is a bold planner and executor. He initiated diverse events such as a military museum trip, cultural briefings and vehicle driving training,” Baker said. 6 280th Base Support Battalion: Bad Kissingen, Schweinfurt Crusader, June 8, 2001 Applications being accepted The 280th BSB Directorate of Religious Activities is accepting applications until June 15 for contract positions as Protestant and Catholic religious education coordinators. According to Chap. (Lt. Col.) Linda George, 280th BSB chaplain, the George contract will run for one year beginning Aug. 1. Call 354-1570 or (09721) 961570 for more information about the position or application procedures. Teens to dance the night away The Schweinfurt Teen Center, upstairs from the Abrams Entertainment Center, sponsors the Teen Splash 2001 boat ride and disco trip to Mainz June 9. All teens from the Schweinfurt area who would like to attend are invited to join the trip. The teen center van will leave the center at 2 p.m. Boarding begins at 8:30 p.m., the boat sets sail one hour later and the dance ends with the boat’s return at 1 a.m. The bus will drop the teens off in the housing area if needed. For more information, call 354-6732 or (09721) 88382. Department offers briefing A representative from the Department of Veterans’ Affairs, or VA, will present a briefing for the Schweinfurt community in the 299th Forward Support Battalion classroom, building 38 on Conn Barracks, June 12 from 9 a.m.-noon. For more information, call 354-6019 or (09721) 966019. Take Resumix class The Army Community Service, or ACS, offers lessons in Resumix procedures June 25 from 2-4 p.m. The class will be in the ACS classroom in building 242 on Ledward Barracks. For details, call 354-6751 or (09721) 966751. File your taxes For those who still have to file their 2000 income taxes, the 280th BSB tax centers will be open until June 15. For more information, call the Conn Tax Center at 3538049 or the Ledward Tax Center at 3546505 or (09721) 966505. Shop hours change The thrift shop on Ledward Barracks has changed its hours for the summer. The store is open Mon and Wed from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and Thu from 1-5 p.m. Consignments will be accepted Mon and Wed until 1 p.m. The shop is also looking for volunteers. For more information, call 354-6723 or (09721) 966723. 280th BSB The Crusader, 280th Base Support Battalion, editorial office is located in Robertson Hall on Ledward Barracks, Schweinfurt, telephone 354-6381 or (09721) 966381. Mailing address is PAO, Crusader, 280th Base Support Battalion, CMR 457, APO AE 09033. The 280th BSB hot line is 354-4800 or (09721) 964800. Internet web site 280th BSB: http://www.schweinfurt.army.mil 280th BSB Commander ........................... Lt. Col. Timothy Gorrell Public Affairs Officer ................................ George Ohl Journalists ................................................. Mark Heeter Cristina Denny Training teaches tools of trade Volunteer force aids victims in trouble by Mark Heeter CRUSADER Students might have tools when they come to class the first day, but they probably won’t have these nuts and bolts. The 280th BSB will enlist a volunteer force of victim advocates beginning with a 30-hour training session called “The Nuts and Bolts of Victim Advocacy” next month. “Much of what I teach is pretty generic, with the very basic signs and symptoms, how to identify abuse and who to call. But this training will be very intense,” said Clara Schueler, Army Community Service Center family advocacy program manager. Modeling her training after programs at some installations in the United States, Schueler proposes to create a volunteer pool to assist families of domestic abuse and violence. She hopes the training will provide volunteers with the tools necessary to help victims and their families. “This training is going to give volunteers a tool bag – one that is deeper than most. It’s going to be very heavy and loaded with emotionally charged Schueler topics,” Schueler said. “I expect the volunteers to have greater understanding and compassion for the victims, and know how to assist them,” said Kathy Hutter, 1st Infantry Division victim/witness liaison program director. “Every violent crime has a victim and every victim needs our help,” Hutter said. Schueler said she will gather the volunteers monthly, following the initial set of classes, to give them more skills and to create a solid support system. “All it takes is a willingness to help, and we will give them the nuts and bolts,” Schueler said. The victims’ advocacy volunteer training will take place at the Community Club on Conn Barracks July 23-27 from 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Those wishing to use the available child care must register no later than July 9, and registration for the training will extend until July 18. German children visit the U.S. Army by Cristina Denny CRUSADER Most children are fascinated by large mechanical machines like fire trucks, trains and airplanes. Twelve German children had the chance to see one of the 1st Infantry Division’s premiere helicopters, the OH-38D, up close and personally on Conn Barracks May 18. The local German children toured the fire department and 1st Squadron, 4th Cavalry. “I used to be part of the German army and was stationed in Veitshoechheim where we used to train with American soldiers. Since then, I made a lot of American friends, my two children are also interested in the American culture. They always wear American football hats and they have been asking me lately that they wanted to come here to see how the fire department and the U.S. Army helicopters operate. This is why I decided to contact the public affairs office and to accompany my children together with some others that share the same interest,” said Udo Geyer, one of the parents accompanying the children. “I decided to come here today because I’m very interested in the U.S. Army and I like the military environment in general. Today I’m looking forward to learning more about fire trucks. I would like to become a soldier maybe in the future,” said 15-year-old Hazem Alshabash, who lives in Gaibach, ten miles from Schweinfurt. At the fire department portion of the tour, the children had the opportunity to climb on a real fire truck and they learned how fire extinguishers operate. “This is a great initiative for the children to see how the fire department operates. It is very important that children learn not to be afraid of a firefighter should he ever come to their rescue,” said Ralph Metz, fire inspector, Conn Barracks. The children also had the chance to see a real U.S. Army helicopter at 1st Squadron, 4th Cavalry. The children were able to sit in the helicopter and learn about some of the instruments pilots use to fly the aircraft. Capt. Mary McLaine, Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 1st Squadron, 4th Cav., guided the children along the airfield and explained to them in German how reconnaissance helicopters work and the types of missions they fly. Cristina Denny Firefighter Alex Dabisch, left, and fire inspector Ralph Metz, center, explain fire fighters’ duties and responsibilities to German children. SERGEANTS From Page 1 “Commanders and command sergeants major will ensure that no leader is ever put in front of soldiers to conduct training in which the junior leader is not proficient,” according to USAREUR Policy Letter 2. Jackson said, to comply with that directive he meets with his noncommissioned officers before they teach their classes. Junior soldiers frequently help their fellow classmates during the training exercises, allowing the noncommissioned officers to watch over the larger group. “I haven’t done land navigation in more than four years, so it’s like I’m learning it all over again,” said Spec. Shannah Reardon, who helped Pvt. 2 Cassandra Theodore with some of the finer valleys and hilltops of land navigation and map reading. Jones said he hopes to set up a MK-19 demonstration or familiarization range so his soldiers can see in action the weapon they disassembled and rebuilt during Sergeant’s Time. That would require more planning and coordination. “But it’s well worth it,” he said. Mark Heeter (Editor’s Note: This is the first of a three-part series on sergeant’s time.) SFC Jorge Nunez, left, explains how to apply the protractor to the map to PFC Terri Adams and Pvt. 2 Starla Hoehn on Ledward Barracks May 21. Do soldiers really need any extra life insurance? by Mark Heeter CRUSADER Over the years, Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance has increased the amount of its maximum benefit to the $250,000 in effect since April 1. Nevertheless, some soldiers and their families buy additional life insurance policies without thoroughly considering whether they need it, according to Francisco Collazo, 280th BSB Army Community Service, or ACS, financial counselor. “I think we have a very responsible community when it comes to not allowing people to take advantage of us,” Collazo said, referring to salespeople who try to pressure some soldiers into buying insurance they might not need. As manager of the financial readiness program at ACS, Collazo has several research tools at his disposal and is available to counsel soldiers and their families before they purchase additional insurance. With the financial readiness package, Collazo performs financial assessments, helps soldiers research the company and salesperson in question, and develops financial plans. “When the soldier comes here, we look at his or her whole background and what he Collazo or she knows about finances. Then we try to give sound advice,” Collazo said. “I think soldiers need to ask themselves first why they need additional insurance when they could get $200,000 for $20,” Collazo added. Soldiers and their families also have a buffer zone legally when they feel a sales pitch is too strong. “It is prohibited for agents to have allotment forms and pressure soldiers to buy immediately,” said Capt. Karin Mallari, legal advisor at the Schweinfurt Law Center on Conn Barracks. She said salespeople are not allowed to sell to captive audiences and must meet soldiers by appointment. Mallari said, anytime soldiers sign a contract they must ensure they receive a full copy of the document to include details about how to cancel the contract. 8 417th Base Support Battalion: Giebelstadt, Kitzingen, Wuerzburg Crusader, June 8, 2001 Commander on board Lt. Col. John St. Cyr took command of the 101st Military Intelligence Battalion May 31 from Lt. Col. John Rovegno. He is a native of North Brookfield, Mass. He was recently stationed at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., where he worked in the Southern Region Joint IntelSt. Cyr ligence Training Facility. He is a graduate of the Worcester State College. He and his wife, Bonnie, have two sons. Kids get ‘hands-on’ helicopters by Elaine Nicholas CRUSADER Signal welcomes commander Lt. Col. Vernon Lister took command of the 121st Signal Battalion, Larson Barracks, Kitzingen June 6 from Lt. Col. Timothy Kokinda. Lister comes from Ft. Hood, Texas, where he worked in the Operational Test Command. He is a graduate of Central Michigan University where he received his masters degree in administration. He and his wife, Mamie, have two sons. Go to the fest Hit the Kitzingen German-American friendship fest at Harvey Barracks Airfield June 7 at 3:30 p.m. For more information, call 355-1600 or (09321) 3051600. Attend briefing A Veterans Association representative will be offering information for servicemembers in building 94, room 1, Larson Barracks, June 13 from 9 a.m.-noon. Topics covered will include home loans, the Montgomery GI Bill, and vocational rehabilitation. Call 355-2462, or (09321) 702462 for more information. Eat out German-style Learn about eating out German-style in the Army Community Service class ‘Eating Out Auf Deutsch’ June 21 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Participants will eat in a German restaurant. Call the Wuerzburg ACS for more information at 350-7103 or (0931) 8897103. Catch a dragon Children can join the library summer reading program and explore the life and mythology of medieval Europe through reading. The program runs for six weeks in June and July. At Leighton Library the program runs June 21-July 26 on Thursdays at 10 a.m. At Larson Library June 21-26 on Thursdays at 11 a.m., and at the Giebelstadt Library June 19-July 24 on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. For more information, call 350-1740 or (0931) 8891740. Elaine Nicholas Mario Johnson, Wuerzburg Elementary School student, sits at the flight controls of a Black Hawk. It was three months in the making. One boy talking to another, one teacher with a fire in her soul for the military and helicopters, and one determined father. What originally started as one helicopter flying in to be displayed to a class turned into a major static display, dubbed Operation War Eagle, that had participants from the three schools on Leighton Barracks. Operation War Eagle had helicopters flown and displayed by Company B, 3rd Battalion, 158th Aviation Regiment. “We are bringing an awareness of what we are doing in the Army to the children. We aren’t just moms and dads who leave at 6 a.m. and come home at 5 p.m. This is our world, and we’re showing the children the aviation experience,” said CWO 2 Joseph O’Rourke. Children have a natural curiosity about what their parents do, but with the military, the mystique is greater. “This is also an opportunity for us to give back to the community. Instead of just seeing the helicopters flying around, the kids can climb in there and see what it is like. The kids usually ‘We aren’t just moms and dads who leave at 6 a.m. and come home at 5 p.m.’ – CWO 2 Joseph O’Rourke only see people in the military coming and going to work, they don’t usually get to see them on the job. Today we are providing the full Army experience for them,” said CWO 2 Michael Horne. They did indeed have the full spectrum of the Army experience. Students from Wuerzburg Elementary School plodded through rain and mud in order to see the helicopters. “This experience really brings it closer to home for the kids. It makes it real. This is a positive experience, not just for the Army, but some of us grew up around the military and seeing displays like this made us join up. Perhaps some of these children are future recruits,” O’Rourke said. Dining facility serves it up hot, tasty Self-service menus bring in soldiers by Elaine Nicholas CRUSADER It’s like walking into a Shoney’s or Ponderosa restaurant. Once you step past the uniforms, it’s almost like being back home. The Panther’s Den, or the dining facility at 701st Main Support Battalion, recently went through a structural upgrade to improve customer service and, more importantly, the way they serve food. “In the United States, most restaurants are self service with hot bars and all you can eat. We thought it would be great to offer that to our troops,” said SFC Derek Rivers, dining facility manager. The idea became reality this spring for Rivers when hot bars and buffet-style serving lines were installed in the dining facility. “I came up with the idea in late 1997, and now that it’s in place, the response has been overwhelming. My staff is unbelievable, I come up with far-fetched ideas and they make it happen,” Rivers said. The dining facility now offers the soldier a little bit of home, with cable television and air conditioning along with good food. “The dining facility is a function of the soldier for the soldier, it’s an extension of home, and this is where soldiers eat most of their meals. The concept of a self-service hot bar is to make them more comfortable in their environment, and they can eat as much or as little as they like. We even changed our weekend hours and added cable television to increase their quality of life,” Rivers said. “It’s all about the home-style atmosphere; we have a friendly staff on hand to make them more comfortable. Let’s face it, the most important thing they need to do is to stay nutritionally fit so they can do their job,” said Matthew Sanders, kitchen patrol leader. The dining facility offers soldiers everything from chicken stir-fry night to chicken poppers and wraps. They even have barbecued ribs. “Soldiers come in, pay, and can get what they want and as many times as they want,” Rivers said. The Panther’s Den, voted the best small dining facility in the Department of Defense, is extending the self-service menu to family members. “We will have a family night in conjunction with family time on Thursdays. We will start off June 14, and then family night will be every second Thursday,” Rivers said. Elaine Nicholas Spec. Amos Jones, Company A, 701st Main Support Battalion, serves himself one of the culinary delights found at the unit’s dining facility. Patients open wide for field exercise The 523rd Medical Company from Giebelstadt Army Airfield practices field patient training in the Giebelstadt Fitness Center. Patients scheduled for regular treatments found themselves treated in the gym with field equipment. The staff had all the equipment necessary for full dental treatment on hand, to include sterilizers, handheld drills, an x-ray machine and a generator to provide full power in the field. SSgt. Fred Boyd said the exercise serves a dual purpose by providing dental care and operating the field equipment for an extended time. This exercise also trains personnel in the unit for the wartime mission of providing dental care in a theater of intense operations. 417th BSB The Crusader, 417th Base Support Battalion, editorial office is located in building 109, Harvey Barracks, telephone 355-8575 or (09321) 305575. Mailing address is PAO, Crusader, 417th Base Support Battalion, Unit 26124, APO AE 09031. The 417th BSB hot line is 355-8999 or (09321) 305999. Phone numbers for patient liaisons are: Kitzingen, 355-8415 or (09321) 305415; Wuerzburg and Giebelstadt, call the 67th Combat Support Hospital, 350-3874 or (0931) 8043874. 417th BSB Commander ..................................... Lt. Col. Russ Hall Public Affairs Officer ........................... Gabriele Drake Journalist ............................................ Elaine Nicholas Elaine Nicholas German teachers visit Wuerzburg Elementary School by Elaine Nicholas CRUSADER Wuerzburg Elementary School, or WES, has had a longstanding partnership with German elementary school teachers in the region. This year saw over 35 student teachers from the region who visited the school to learn how Americans teach their kids. “We always strive to increase our friendships with our German friends. This is one way we can learn about each other’s culture to increase awareness,” said Otis Motley, WES registrar. With so many Americans now living in Germany, one of the special classes offered in Department of Defense Dependents Schools, or DoDDS, is the host nation class where students learn about German culture and language. Christine Mikuschka, host nation teacher at WES, translated for the visiting teachers. “In German schools the social setting is different. One thing the student teachers noticed right off was the American respect for individuality and the right to learn at your own pace,” Mikuschka said. The student teachers walked into open classrooms and admired the bright pictures, the groups working somewhat quietly, and the discipline of the students. “In German schools there is more frontal teaching, whereas in our schools we have group work. Of course, we are fortunate to have DoDDS provide what we need to give our students a quality education,” Mikuschka said. The teachers also experienced the one event that will bring a cringe to anyone who ever attended an American school – lunch. Amid grins of amusements and “What is this?” at the fruit rollups, everyone seemed satisfied until the full force of second- and third-graders intent on eating filled the cafeteria. At the end of the day, the student teachers were excited and ready to take ideas back to their classes. “They really liked the way students knew what to do in class and the individual work ethic. They were impressed with the discipline the students showed,” Mikuschka said. 10 Crusader, June 8, 2001 Aviation regiment secondto-none in supply support by Spec. Kris Steward 69th Air Defense Artillery PAO Cleaning up Storck Lisa Eichhorn Leslie Edens, family member, 6th Squadron, 6th Aviation, works on a flower bed at Storck Barracks’ Memorial Park, along with unit soldiers. Other soldiers from 2nd Sqdn., 6th Avn., and 7th Bn., 159th Avn., also painted white road lines and cleaned up family housing and barracks areas. Doable cosmetic surgery TRICARE Europe Release Cosmetic, reconstructive, and plastic surgery are defined as surgery expected to improve the physical appearance of a beneficiary, performed primarily for psychological purposes which restores form but does not correct or improve a bodily function. The TRICARE/CHAMPUS policy manual lists many circumstances when cosmetic surgery is a covered benefit, and when it is not a covered benefit. Following are the most common indications for both. When cosmetic surgery is a covered benefit: – Correction of a congenital anomaly; – Restoration of body form (including revision of scars) following an accidental injury; – Revision of disfiguring and extensive scars resulting from neoplastic surgery; – Topical treatment for hypertropic scarring and keloids resulting from burns, surgical procedures or traumatic events only if there is evidence of impaired function; – Reconstructive breast surgery following a medically necessary mastectomy performed for the treatment of carcinoma, severe fibrocystic disease, or other nonmalignant tumors or traumatic injuries. When cosmetic surgery is not a covered benefit: – Performed primarily for psychological or psychiatric reasons or as a result of the aging process; – Breast augmentation mammoplasty; Specific criteria must exist in order for cosmetic surgery to be a covered benefit. Health benefits advisors have more information. They were named runner-up, but a group of stellar supply specialists from 3rd Corps Support Command say they’re second-to-none. Company B, 7th Battalion, 159th Aviation Regiment, Giebelstadt, was named runner-up in the USAREUR Small, Direct Support Unit category in a program that recognizes outstanding achievement in logistics support. “They looked at how well we’re supporting our customers, how well our supply support activity, or SSA, gets the parts to the units that need them, and if we’re meeting Department of the Army standards in a lot of areas,” said Capt. Patrick Terhune, Company B commander. Sgt. Robert Waters, of Company B’s receiving section, said the unit is successful because it provides world-class aviation maintenance to its customers. “Everybody knows what the standards are. We won because we held the highest standards,” said Waters. “We said the minimum wasn’t enough. We were shooting for the stars.” Waters recognized the noncommissioned officers of Company B, whom he described as good instructors who motivate good juniorenlisted soldiers, for going above and beyond the call of duty. “It all starts with good training at advanced individual training. Then everyone cross-trains when they get here. Everyone learns every section. And there’s good motivation. Everybody likes to be part of a winning team,” Waters said. Company B’s mission is to provide aviation maintenance support to V Corps and the 12th Aviation Brigade, including the 421st Medical Battalion. The unit’s main emphasis is to provide parts for Black Hawk and Chinook helicopters. When the supply unit did well at the V Corps level, Terhune said V Corps sent supply spe- by Spec. Kris Steward Pvt. Isabel Concepcion, supply specialist for the issuing section of the supply support activity of Company B, 7th Bn., 159th Avn., Giebelstadt, rummages through a customer bin to verify a specific part has arrived. cialists to help get his team ready to compete for the USAREUR award. Brig. Gen. Lloyd Waterman, Deputy Chief of Staff, Logistics, USAREUR, presented Company B with an award for supply excellence in a ceremony at the Village Pavilion in Heidelberg May 14. (Information from a Headquarters, USAREUR and 7th Army, news release was used in this story.) Distance learning close by Spc. Jennifer Sardam 1st Inf. Div. PAO Soldiers often train for common task testing, or CTT, with a helmet, load-bearing equipment, protective mask, and mission-oriented protective posture gear. They may sometimes drive to a remote area to train in such skills as land navigation and operating an M-60 machine gun. Now, however, soldiers can practice CTT at the click of a mouse with their local digital training facility. Though not a replacement for traditional CTT methods, the facility can add variety to training and provide an additional way to learn or refresh necessary soldier skills. As part of the Army Distance Learning Program, six such facilities exist in Europe, with more planned for the future. “Eventually, we are scheduled to have 41 digital training facilities in 12 different locations across Europe,” said Helena D’Amario, United States Army, Europe, distance learning manager. This year, there are locations planned for Kaiserslautern, Wiesbaden and Bamberg, Germany, as well as Livorno, Italy. Currently, 1st Infantry Division soldiers can find their digital training facilities in Wuerzburg and Vilseck. “The facility’s primary use is to be there for the soldier,” said Michelle Rothbauer, digital training facility manager at Wuerzburg’s Leighton Barracks center. She encourages units to use the training facility for Sergeant’s Time, as long as 24-hour notice is given. “We want it to be a user-friendly place where people don’t have to worry about equipment that doesn’t work or poor lighting. We are up and running and fully capable,” Rothbauer said. All the center’s courses are free and walk-ins are welcome on a first come, first served basis. All that’s needed to sign up is a valid military identification card and a copy of the USAREUR computer certification. Digital training facilities are open 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Saturday. For more information in Wuerzburg, contact Rothbauer at 350-6364 or e-mail [email protected]; in Vilseck, contact D’Amario at 476-4380 or e-mail [email protected]. by Mark Heeter Breathing life into training Under the direction of 280th BSB sports and fitness director Al Ablong, right, Ralph Krauss practices rescue breathing techniques on partner Franz Kerber. Ablong was leading the yearly refresher training for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid for the community recreation division. Reliable, versatile are Big Windy’s watchwords by CWO 3 Roger Farina Company F, 159th Aviation Regiment The Boeing Chinook is the world’s most reliable and effective heavy-lift helicopter. The CH-47D Chinook is a twin-turbine engine, tandem-rotor helicopter designed for transportation of cargo, troops and weapons during day, night, visual and instrument conditions. These aircraft have performed multiple missions around the world since the late 1960s, in both war and peacetime. In November 1968, at Boeing Vertol’s plants in Morton, Pa., CH-47C manufacturer number M3275 was test-flown, released for flight and accepted by the U.S. Army with serial number 6815846. A month later the helicopter was modified prior to deployment to the Republic of Vietnam in February 1969. With the long sea voyage over, 68-15846 was assigned to 180th ASHC “Big Windy,” operating out of Tuy Hoa. May 1969 was a tough month, supporting units in the II Corps area (Central Highlands) such as Capitol and White Horse RoK Divisions, ARVNS, 173rd Airborne and 5th Special Forces. “Charlie” was heating up the Phu Hiep environs with many mortar rounds dropping in, but still not in range of the 180th. Not so lucky, too, was March 1970 during abort of a 105 mm howitzer pickup. The 68-15846 got zapped by 30 caliber automatic weapons fire, 29 holes in the fuselage and one in the pilot’s leg. In March 1972 the helicopter was back home again in the United States for badly needed maintenance and repair work after five years and 2,337 combat hours. Six months later, 6815846 was back to work, this time on an assignment in Europe. The period from 1974 to 1988 was rather mundane for an excombat veteran, flying classified missions across West Germany with no one trying to knock it out of the sky. The aircraft 68-15846 is rather unique in that its entire service life, except for transit time, was spent with just one Aviation Company, the 180th “Big Windy.” In June 1988 the Chinook was converted to CH-57D standard. One year later the helicopter, bearing its new serial number 88-00101, began its second lease of life in the ranks of Company E, 502nd Aviation Regiment, at Aviano Air Base in Italy. In the summer of 1997, with the draw down and deactivation of Co. E, 502nd Avn., 88-00101 found itself being transferred back to Mannheim, Germany, for major maintenance and a fresh paint job. Later on that fall, sporting its new colors and the “Big Windy” logo on the nose, it returned home to the famed 180th ASHC, now known by all as “Big Windy” or Co. F, 159th Avn., Giebelstadt. Upon arrival to Big Windy, 88-00101 was welcomed with an immediate deployment to Kaposujlak, Hungary, to support the NATO peacekeeping force in Bosnia. In the summer of 1998, Big Windy was called upon to support the former Vice President, Al Gore, on his visit to the Chernobyl nuclear power plant. One year later, in the fall of 1999, 88-00101 was deployed to Skopje, Macedonia. Once again it performed in a NATO peacekeeping mission; this time in the Serbian province of Kosovo. This helicopter has set itself apart from the others on Big Windy’s flight line; a unit that accomplishes a few of the most challenging, diverse, and real-world missions within the U.S. Army. 12 Sports Crusader, June 8, 2001 Kessler Bowling Center Aiming for the bull rolls out the good times by Lisa Eichhorn CRUSADER To compete against the best in any sport and do well is an honor. To represent your country while doing it is an even bigger honor. The Illesheim Archery Club did just that in Slovenia the week of May 21st. Not only did the club compete; they tied for first place against the Slovenian Army team. A tie-breaker put them in second place by only 10 points. An amazing fact when you consider the Slovenian team members’ only job for their Army is archery. Unlike the Illes- Capt. Ron Harness Bruce Archer gets ready to shoot at his target at an international competition of miliary archers in Slovenia. heim club, which consists of soldiers from a variety of Army professions. Team member Capt. Ron Harness, Troop D, 2nd Squadron, 6th Cavalry, said the Illesheim club did incredibly well considering they are part-time archers and full-time soldiers. “The other teams shoot five days a week – it’s their job. We practice during lunch hours and on weekends, if we’re not at a competition. But, we went knowing that we were good enough to win,” he said. Other countries represented at the competition were the Ukraine and Belgium, who sent their Olympic teams, and Germany. The archery competition was by invitation only and sponsored by the International Military Sports Council. The Illesheim club was the brain-child of CWO 4 Bruce Archer, Company A, 7th Battalion, 159th Aviation. He started the club several years ago and it has grown to what it is today. Archer took top honors at the competition, but he’s very modest about his accomplishments. If you ask him about the irony of his last name being the same as his favorite sport he justs laughs. He says he has never looked into his family tree, but he wishes he had a dime for every time someone has asked him about it. “I’ve been shooting for more than 10 years. My specialty is shooting 3-dimensional targets. But I enjoy all aspects of the competition. This particular competition was a 2-day event. The first day is target shooting at extended ranges and the second day is the 3dimensional targets. You compete in teams and individually, and we did very well in both,” he said. Other winners from the club were SSgt. Sue Harris, Troop D, 2nd Sqdn., 6th Cav., who won in her events, and Capt. Greg Turner, Co. A, 7th Bn., 159th Avn., who placed third in the individual competition. If interested in joining the club, call 4674227 or (09841) 83227. by Mark Heeter CRUSADER Just like a natural-born bowler, 2-year-old Bailey Harner pushed the ball down the lane. It might have taken a little longer than normal, but the ball did arrive at the end of the lane and managed to topple a couple of pins. Along with her babysitter, Harner was one of the first customers to take advantage of family night at Kessler Bowling Center in Schweinfurt May 21. Sunday and Monday at Kessler are family night, one of the favorite specials at the center. “It seems to work pretty well. They can come in and bowl with the kids and, with free shoes, you’re talking half the price for a whole evening,” said James Barrett, assistant manager at Kessler Bowling Center. “We’ve been doing family night for about nine months,” Barrett said. On those two evenings, all games are $1.50 for adults and $1 for kids, while all bowling shoes are free. That is for all U.S. identification card holders, according to Barrett, though he was quick to add that guests without I.D. cards fill the lanes for cosmic bowling, one of the center’s other special offers. The lights go down Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m., and the center turns into a flashy, fluorescent bowling alley until closing time at 1 a.m. “For cosmic bowling, we have glow-in-thedark lanes, pins and disco lights. We jam pretty good here Fridays and Saturdays,” Barrett said. “I think it’s pretty good. I bowl here regularly,” said Daniel Roark, taking a break between frames in the early evening. Unaware that it was family night, he said his favorite special at Kessler Bowling Center is the food court. Customers with expert aim have another chance to roll in the good deals on weekday afternoons. Tuesday through Friday from 1-5 p.m., the bowling center features red-pin bowling. “If the number one pin is red and you hit a strike, you get one free game ticket,” Barrett said. He said the center takes suggestions from customers who have other pin-shattering ideas. “We look at all customer wishes. Whatever we can do within reason, we try to. We want to give back to the military community,” Barrett said. Mark Heeter Bailey Harner, 2, gets a helping hand from Brittany Carnes at the Kessler Bowling Center. Undefeated soccer team nets USAREUR title by Cheryl Boujnida CRUSADER If there’s strength in numbers, then Bamberg Baron’s soccer team is an exception. On a good day, the team totals 11 players. Despite size limitations, the team emerged as USAREUR’s undefeated Division Conference champions for the 2001 season. “During one game against Ansbach, we only had nine players on the field, and we still managed to beat them with a score of 2-0,” said goalie Luke Perez. The season was the best the Barons have ever seen and ended with a final record of 6-0. “We communicated on the field. No matter what happened in the game, we didn’t hold a grudge. We just kept going and didn’t quit,” Perez said. Coaches SSgt. Tomas Sanchez and Jim Olson base the success of their team on a strong defense. “The nucleus of our team is the players’ extraordinary defensive skills. In my eight years of coaching, they have the best defense I’ve ever seen. One player can’t do it alone – they had to rely on each other to thrive,” Sanchez said. The Barons only gave up two goals in a total of six games played. “That’s impressive playing,” Sanchez said. An onset of injuries kept several players off the field, but some continued to play regardless of pain. Main scorer Michael Hempstead worked his good leg in games, but couldn’t practice too much for fear of doing more damage to his pulled muscles. “No one ever had the chance to sit on the bench unless they were injured. It was hard to keep team players fresh. I wish we could have let them take a break more often, but they did what they had to do,” Olson said. “We made it happen. It was the only choice we had,” said Freddy Mitchell, middle position player. Bamberg players are: Luke Perez, Jay Fain, Bernard Dagdagan, Michael Hempstead, Chico Reynolds, Victor Moreno, Nikolas Krauchi, Thomas Smith, Ian Coubrough, Freddy Mitchell, Jordan Holcomb, Matthew Enderle, John Bennett, and Ervin Lamas. Roundup Baseball legends visit Youth can register The 235th BSB will host baseball legends Vida Blue and Manny Sanguillen June 16. They will be on hand at the Ansbach Commissary to sign autographs from 2:30-4 p.m. From there, the two legends will be part of a youth baseball clinic at the junior baseball field on Katterbach Kaserne from 4:30-6 p.m. For more information, call 467-2145 or (09802) 832145. Registration is underway for the Schweinfurt Youth Services summer volleyball and basketball programs until June 30, and competition begins July 1. Registered youth between the ages of 12 and 16 can sign up at central registration in building 241, Ledward Barracks, or call 354-6517 or (09721) 966517. Join sports jam The Ford Summer Jam kicks off June 9 at Soldiers’ Lake in Ansbach from 11 a.m.10 p.m. Sporting events include basketball, volleyball, horseshoes and more. For more information, call 468-1550 or (09802) 832923. Take dad bowling Marlins move ahead Spec. Kris Steward The Kitzingen Marlins salute the American flag during the opening ceremony of the 417th BSB Child and Youth Services 2001 teeball, baseball and softball season May 5 at Leighton Barracks in Wuerzburg. The Marlins later defeated the Kitzingen Cardinals and tied the Giebelstadt Indians 7 to 7. Celebrate Father’s Day at Bamberg’s Birchview Lanes Bowling Center June 17 from noon-9 p.m. Dads pay 75 cents per game. For more information, call 469-7722 or (0951) 3007722. Enter golf tourneys Tee off in a golf tournament at Bamberg’s Whispering Pines Lodge June 9 and 22 at 9 a.m. For more information, call 469-7583 or (0951) 3007583. Magicians host Vilseck The Schweinfurt Magicians community men’s and women’s softball teams host Vilseck at Pendelton and Red Fields on Conn Barracks June 9. The doubleheader will begin with the men’s competition, and the women’s game will follow. For more information about softball or the other community sports programs, call 354-6474 or (09721) 966474. Enjoy a day out Enjoy a day in the sun putting the golf green, climbing the castle, and pole-rafting with your children at Playmobil Fun Park in Nuernberg. Enjoy the indoor play area with Playmobil toys for all ages. Cost is DM7 per person and DM5 for children 10 and under. For directions and more information, go online to www.playmobil.de, or call (0911) 9666700. 14 Health & Fitness Crusader, June 8, 2001 Command change set Command of the 67th Combat Support Hospital and U.S. Army Hospital, Wuerzburg, will pass from Col. Bernard DeKoning to Col. Ray Tomkins June 25 at 10 a.m. in Leighton Barracks’ Victory Park. Call 3503866 for more information. Reaching down deep When a post-op patient needed blood and the Wuerzburg hospital supply was empty, the German Red Cross quickly sent the blood via German taxi. But the hospital’s petty cash drawer was empty and the taxi driver was unwilling to reAberer lease the blood until he was paid. To the rescue came on-duty Securitas gate guard Marco Aberer, who unhesitatingly opened his wallet for the DM60 fare. For an act that “truly exemplifies the spirit of caring,” Aberer was named the monthly CARES Award recipient by the Wuerzburg hospital. The CARES Award, which stands for Compassionate, Attentive, Responsive, Enthusiastic Service, is presented monthly to any soldier, civilian, or local national, regardless of occupation. Make appointment Giebelstadt Health Clinic now offers sick call appointments to active duty soldiers. Soldiers must report to their unit representative, then call the clinic, book the appointment, and tell their representative when the appointment is scheduled. Soldiers should arrive 15 minutes before their appointment and must bring a sick slip. Walkin patients will still be seen through the summer. Call 352-7411 or (09334) 877411 for more information. Receive home care Many common medical concerns can be treated right at home. TRICARE Europe provides a personal health care advisor, a 24-hour health information service to answer immediate health care concerns or offer assistance in deciding when and where to seek medical help. The toll-free number is 0800-825-1600. Enjoy summer, but use sense by Roger Teel U.S. Army Hospital, Wuerzburg Music sounds better in the summertime. As a refreshing breeze stirs the sugary smells of summer, listening to Kenny Loggins’ “The heat is on” really gets my toe a-tapping. To me, summer is the most wonderful time of the year. Vacations to exotic locales, family barbecues, softball games, swimming and golf are perfect cures for bodies and minds tired of gray skies and cold, wet weather. But, I’m sorry, I have to rain on this parade. They pay me to make the following public service announcements: The sun is dangerous! Last year, our dermatologist reported “there is no healthy tan.” I, for one, took his warning seriously. Several years ago I had two basal cell carcinomas surgically removed from my scalp. It was my wake-up call. At greatest risk to the dangers of the sun are young people who are hell bent on getting deep, dark tans. They need to know that carcinomas (cancerous skin cells) don’t occur overnight but develop with excessive exposure to the sun over a period of years. While some exposure is unavoidable, you need to protect yourself with sunscreen (SPF 30 is recommended, reapplied after swimming) and shield yourself with a hat. This is especially important for fair-skinned people. Younger children need their parents to shield them, too. Never swim alone! If you’ve ever felt the tug of an undertow, you know how easy it is to be swept away by the sea. For your safety, it’s important that someone knows where you are and what you’re doing in the water. Keep a close eye on the kids. Swim only in authorized areas. Off limits areas are off limits for a reason. The hospital emergency room is open 24-7, but we don’t want to see you there. Enjoy the summer. Go ahead and just do it. But be smart and safe. And turn up the music and dance like no one’s watching. Roger Teel One-and-a-half-year-old Andres Garcia gets a layer of sun protection rubbed on by his mother, Jessica. How many calories do you burn? by Lisa Reid 98th ASG Health Promotion Coordinator Are you getting enough exercise? You may be getting more than you think by simply indulging in your everyday activities. Take a look at the following chart to determine if you are doing your heart, mind, body and soul a bit of good on a daily basis. Calculations are based on an average male weight of 180 pounds or 82 kilograms and an average female weight of 152 pounds or 69 kilograms. To convert your weight to pounds simply multiply your weight in kilograms by 2.2. Calories burned after 30 minutes Activity Running: 6-minute mile Running: 8-minute mile Male Female (180 pounds) (152 pounds) 621 524 513 433 Running: 9-minute mile Racquetball Jumping Rope: 125 jumps/minute Jumping Rope: 70 jumps/minute Swimming: Backstroke Swimming: Crawl, slow Basketball Horseback Riding: Galloping Aerobic Dance: Intense Aerobic Dance: Medium Sawing by Hand Climbing Hills (no extra weight) Lawn mowing: push mower Scrubbing Floors Tennis Cycling: 9.5 miles/hour Cycling: 5.5 miles/hour Weight Training: Circuit Weight Lifting: Free Weights Hoeing Golf Walking, normal pace: fields and hills 470 437 432 400 410 313 340 335 329 248 297 297 275 265 265 243 157 227 211 221 205 397 369 365 337 347 264 287 283 278 210 251 251 233 223 223 205 132 192 178 187 173 Walking, normal pace: asphalt road House Painting: Exterior Weeding Fishing Food Shopping Mopping Floors Scraping Paint Window cleaning Raking Dancing: Ballroom Volleyball Cooking Sewing by machine Sewing by hand Piano playing, sitting Typing Card Playing Eating (sitting) Knitting Lying Still Sitting Still 194 189 178 151 151 151 151 140 135 124 124 119 108 81 97 65 59 54 54 54 49 164 160 150 128 128 128 128 118 114 105 105 100 91 68 82 55 50 46 46 46 41 200 169 Source: The Wellness Encyclopedia, The University of California, Berkeley, Houghton Mifflin, 1991. Get fit Schweinfurt has two fitness classes scheduled in June and July. The first is stress management with massage therapy in the 280th BSB conference room June 13 from 4-5 p.m., and the second is spiritual fitness in the 280th BSB conference room July 18 from 10 a.m.-noon. For more information, call Lisa Reid at 350-6961. Health & Fitness 2001 Health and Fitness 2001 is a monthly supplement to the CRUSADER cosponsored by the 98th ASG and the U.S. Army Hospital, Wuerzburg. Editorial office is in the U.S. Army Hospital, Wuerzburg, room 4NE10, phone 350-2296 or (0931) 8042296. Mailing address is Commander, U.S. Army Hospital, Attn: Public Affairs Office, Unit 26610, APO AE 09244. Hospital Commander ........ Col. Bernard DeKoning Public Affairs Officer .............. Roger Teel Health Promotions Coordinator ..................... Candance Jones 98th ASG Health Promotions Coordinator ............ Lisa Reid Giving smokers the message Roger Teel Linda Keegan, dental hygienist at the U.S. Army Hospital, Wuerzburg, Dental Clinic, flashes a pretty smile as she demonstrates the harmful effects of smoking to visitors at the hospital’s Retiree Health Fair May 19. Kim Hudak, right, dental hygienist at Leighton Dental Clinic, provides a knowing smile of approval. People who smoke for a number of years may face serious oral health consequences, including gum disease, tongue and taste dysfunction, and discoloration of the teeth. The best advice, according to Keegan, is for people who smoke to quit. Ask a health nurse about coughs and causes by Marsha Ladner Ireland Army Medical Center Question: What is the cause of coughing? When is the cough bad enough to see the doctor? Answer: Coughing is the way the body expels foreign bodies and mucus from the lower respiratory tract. While a cough’s loudness only shows the degree of effort put into the cough, all coughs have distinctive characteristics you can learn to recognize. ● A dry, hacking cough indicates something is irritating the respiratory tract. ● Loose and juicy coughs indicate mucus is being produced. This mucus often flips into the esophagus and gets swallowed, and then appears in vomit or the bowel movement. ● There are three types of coughs. The productive cough is one that produces phlegm or mucus, which comes up with coughing. The non-productive cough is a very dry cough, producing no mucus. ● A reflex cough is one that results from a disturbance or irritation that may or may not be associated with the respiratory tract. The irritation may originate in the vocal cords, the ear or even the stomach. In general, the simplest cure for any cough is water. Water helps to loosen phlegm and soothe an irritated throat. Dry, hacking coughs often respond to honey in hot water, tea or lemon juice. Suppressants to control the cough and expectorants, which liquefy the mucus and make it easier to bring up, are two drugs that may help. Cough drops can soothe the irritated parts of your mouth and accessible parts of your throat. They have no effect on the cough- producing mechanism. Expensive medicine-flavored cough drops are not any better than inexpensive candy-flavored ones or hard candy. When to call the advice nurse or doctor: ● If a non-productive cough suddenly becomes productive. ● If mucus becomes thick, green or foul-smelling. ● If there is blood in the sputum on several occasions. ● If the cough lasts seven to 10 days without improvement. ● If the cough suddenly gets worse. ● If the cough is accompanied by a fever of 103 degrees or more. ● If a small child may have swallowed a foreign object. ● If there is shortness of breath. (Reprinted from the Fort Knox, Ky., Inside The Turret.)