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- Margie Ferriter focuses on families
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany -- Margie Ferriter, wife of Lt. Gen. Michael Ferriter, commander, Installation Management Command, took time to talk with senior spouses during a visit, here, Jan. 27. They candidly discussed concerns including sponsorship, specialized programs for exceptional family members and the new fiscal realities facing military communities.
- Students take aim at marksmanship championship
"It's really calming for me," said Junior Alexis Finster, Vilseck High School.
"I usually try to take it slow and simple," added Max Pertrunyak, a freshman from Heidelberg.
Vilseck junior Meraleigh Randle tightened her lips and smiled, "I'm just a happier person when I'm shooting."
These are comforting words coming from rifle-wielding high school students, who despite their age, are collected and serious about their craft.
- 18th MP Bde NCOs go back to the basics
Junior non-commissioned officers of the 709th Military Police Battalion, 18th MP Brigade, are taking advantage of a 10-day professional development course here Jan. 23 - Feb. 3, entitled "School of Leaders."
- Women's Ski Team meet with guests, staff in Garmisch
GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN, Germany -- Hundreds of sports fans lined up Feb. 1 as four members of the U.S. Women's Ski Team autographed photos, postcards and ski helmets.
- 21st Theater Sustainment Command wins DA Lean Six Sigma awards
The 21st Theater Sustainment Command and a Project Team from the 266th Financial Management Center won the Department of the Army's Lean Six Sigma Organizational Deployment award and a Project Team award.
- U.S., German law enforcers work and train together
WIESBADEN, Germany - The garrison emergency services personnel took an opportunity to strengthen relations with German counterparts at the start of the new year.
U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden hosted a Geman-American Police conference Jan. 19 at the Wiesbaden Entertainment Center to enlighten newcomers and refresh familiar faces on operations in the Wiesbaden military community.
- Soldiers, civilians compete in European Open Jiu-Jitsu Championship
Members of Wiesbaden's Team-Choco traveled to Lisbon, Portugal, to take part in the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation's European Open Jiu-Jitsu Championship, Jan. 26-29, 2012.
- 18th MP Bde. Soldiers prepare for upcoming downrange mission
While chilling winds blew and the snow continued to fall as ice covered the streets and vehicles, Soldiers of the 230th Military Police Company, 95th MP Battalion, 18th MP Brigade, marched on and conducted their Mission Readiness Exercise here Jan. 24 - 27 in preparation of its imminent downrange mission.
- Veterans organization provides free Internet at Edelweiss
GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN, Germany -- As the snow falls in Garmisch, a service member couple on vacation at the Armed Forces Recreation Center, Edelweiss Lodge and Resort cozy up to the fireplace and enjoy a glass of wine after a great day. Another family who is on R&R leave from Iraq is relaxing in the hot tub after a sightseeing tour to the famous Neuschwanstein castle. Outside the resort, the kids are enjoying making a snowman with their dad who just returned from a long deployment.
- Europe troops rehearse for beginning of Patriot Express flights
The 21st Theater Sustainment Command's, 1st Human Resources Sustainment Center conducted a walk-through rehearsal at the Ramstein Airport, Jan. 30, 2012, in preparation for the Ramstein Gateway Reception Center's first Patriot Express flight, which is set to arrive Feb. 7.
- LTG Mike Ferriter visits IMCOM-Europe
LTG Mike Ferriter, commander of Installation Management Command, and his wife, Margie, visited IMCOM-Europe installations last week. During their four-day orientation, they toured USAGs Baden Wurttemberg, Kaiserslautern, Ansbach, Grafenwoehr and Garmisch. The Ferriters, and IMCOM CSM Don Felt, also stopped at the Landstuhl Regional Medical Center to visit wounded warriors and military health professionals caring for them, along with receiving an orientation at Armed Forces Recreation Center Edelweiss on recreational activities available to Soldiers and their families.
- LTG Mike Ferriter visits IMCOM-Europe garrisons
LTG Mike Ferriter, commander of Installation Management Command, and his wife, Margie, visited IMCOM-Europe installations last week. During their four-day orientation, they toured USAGs Baden Wurttemberg, Kaiserslautern, Ansbach, Grafenwoehr and Garmisch. The Ferriters, and IMCOM CSM Don Felt, also stopped at the Landstuhl Regional Medical Center to visit wounded warriors and military health professionals caring for them, along with receiving an orientation at Armed Forces Recreation Center Edelweiss on recreational activities available to Soldiers and their families.
- Prize-winning community theater offers variety, entertainment
WIESBADEN, Germany - Wiesbaden's award-winning Amelia Earhart Playhouse invites community members to "laugh and cry" at its newest productions "I Hate Hamlet" and "Songs for a New World."
- Scouts test their skills during Wiesbaden's Klondike Derby
There was not enough room for Boy Scout Troop 107 of Wiesbaden, Germany, in this year's Klondike Derby in Kandersteg, Switzerland, but they did not give up. In true Scout fashion, they created their own Klondike Derby.
- Leaders celebrate German-American relations
Members of the Wiesbaden military community in Germany and host nation guests celebrated the new year and German-American relations during a reception hosted by the commanders of 5th Signal Command and U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Jan. 22, 2012, at the Community Activity Center.
- Baumholder students help Afghan children smile
BAUMHOLDER, Germany - A good will initiative on behalf of children, parents and teachers from the city of Baumholder's Grundschule put smiles on the faces of many children in the faraway Children's Support Center at Mazar-e Sharif, Afghanistan.
- 21st TSC-Italy units sustain a variety of services
Those of the belief that 'life moves a little slower south of the Alps' might change their minds if they spent a few minutes with the Soldiers and civilians of the 21st Theater Sustainment Command based in Italy.
- USAG Grafenwoehr community welcomes Saenz
It was a much anticipated event as approximately 500 American and German dignitaries, including Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling, commanding general, U.S. Army Europe, and Maj. Gen. James Boozer, deputy commanding general, U.S. Army Europe, Bavarian State Minister Thomas Kreuzer and local mayors, Soldiers and community members gathered to welcome U.S Army Garrison Grafenwoehr's incoming commander, Col. James Saenz, here, Jan. 17.
- A reflection on Bastogne
I have only a basic knowledge of American history. I would by no means characterize myself as a history buff or even an enthusiast. I sat through class after class learning about the events of our history through textbooks and memorized appropriate dates and events to pass the inevitable test.
- Ansbach's AFAP conference includes guest attendee
KATTERBACH, Germany -- U.S. Army Garrison Ansbach's first of two Army Family Action Plan conferences wrapped up today on Bismarck Kaserne with a guest participant.
- Family and MWR observes 70th anniversary of U.S. Army's arts and crafts program
Give a child a paint brush and you'll get back a painting most every time. Bring a guest artist to a classroom to show students how to paint and enthusiasm will color their creations.
- A lifetime of service
For some people, preparing for retirement can be a very stressful and overwhelming experience. There are many questions that have to be answered such as: Will I be able to maintain a decent lifestyle? Has everything been done to insure my smooth transition? Is my medical coverage sufficient? Is my replacement properly trained? The questions can go on and on and on. But perhaps the most common question that begs for an answer is: What am I going to do next?
- The KMC honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. influenced change through non-violent means during the civil rights movement. Two of his most famous contributions to the civil rights movement were the organization of the Montgomery Boycott in 1955 and his "I Have a Dream" speech at the Lincoln monument in Washington D.C. during the March on Washington in 1963.
- Garrison firefighters help douse blaze at German horse farm
When German firefighters from Winnweiler needed help dousing a blaze, they called upon Army firefighters at Sembach Kaserne, thanks to a mutual aid agreement with U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern.
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