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April 16, 2009 U.S. Army Garrisons Vicenza & Livorno www.USAG.Vicenza.Army.Mil Vol. 42, Issue 15

Realism
Thirty-one teams of four Soldiers, from
Get news Up Front every company-sized unit in the 173rd
Friday, April 17 Airborne Brigade Combat Team,
Tune into AFN 106FM at particpated in the Sky Soldier
8:05 a.m. or channel 142 competition in Camp Robertson
on your AFN decoder. training area near Schweinfurt,
This month’s topic: Germany April 8.
Month of the Military Child
events with Dave Murr,
acting deputy to the
garrison commander and
his special guests Tammy
Wilbur-Hoistad, Family
Advocacy Program, and
Arlana Young from Child,
Youth and School Services.
Got a question? Call the
studio line at 634-7585.

What’s Inside
Garrison news
pages 2 & 3
IMMA honored

Don’t get taken for a ride

by unregistered taxis

Community events
pages 4 & 5

Eggstravaganza
The four-Soldier team from Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 173rd Special Troops Battalion, 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team,
Darby unit names 2009 tend to a mock casualty during the Sky Soldier competition.

Sky competition duplicates stress

NCO of Year
Grilling for a ball

Sports

under fire, tests Soldier mettle

page 8
Play Ball!

Know who to
call in case of
an emergency
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„ Toll free MPs (free
from all phones) 800-064-
077
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7626 or 0444-71-7233
(SAFE)
„ MP Desk Interpreter
0444-50-1800
„ Chaplain 24/7 634-
Story and photo by
MARK HEETER
USAG Schweinfurt PAO
SCHWEINFURT, Germany
— Following the sound of the
pain-filled moaning coming from
100 yards behind the wood line,
the four-man team burst through
a patch of brush and arrived at
its casualty. A Soldier on her
back, blood-soaked pants,
pleaded for their help.
The four Soldiers, from
Headquarters and Headquarters
Company, 173rd Special Troops
Battalion, 173rd Airborne
Brigade Combat Team, flung
themselves into action and put
their training to the test.
“I know this is a competition,
but it’s a way for us to give them
a class so they can hone those
skills now, so when they get
downrange, they don’t lose Sky
Soldiers,” said Sgt. Damori
‘
Morton, the combat-tested
medic from Company C, Brigade
Support Battalion (Airborne), It’s ... an
who evaluated the team.
“It’s one way to give them an
opportunity to see what it’s going
to be like to heal a battle buddy,”
Morton said.
opportunity to
see what it’s
going to be like to
heal a battle
‘
Thirty-one four-man teams, buddy.
from every company-sized unit
Sgt. Damori Morton
in the 173rd ABCT, from
Competition evaluator
See CO. A 1-503 Page 3

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IMCOM-E Soldier/NCO of Command-Europe Command Sgt Maj.
Tracey Anbiya, garrisons have until April
Web solution for
Year competition set at
Grafenwoehr May 10-13
24 to submit packets to the review board
for the 2009 Soldier and NCO of the Year
competition.
unavailable items
“NCOs and „ Phase 1- unit by ADRIANE FOSS
HEIDELBERG, Germany – While the Soldiers always bring selection of Outlook Editor
Army’s observance of the Year of the their A-games to NCO & Soldier
Noncommissioned Officer continues, to participate If you can’t find what you’re looking for
competitions like this. at the post exchange, AAFES’ Exchange
leaders at Army garrisons throughout But with the focus on „ Phase 2 -
Online Mall may be the answer.
Europe will turn their attention to NCOs NCOs this year, we field
“We call it an endless aisle,” said Michelle
and Soldiers for another reason as the competition
think we’ll see
Installation Management Command- „ Phase 3 - Mackey, general manager of the Italy/
competitors raise the Garmisch Consolidated Exchange.
Europe Region Soldier and selection
bar,” said Anbiya. board “There are thousands of things we can’t
Noncommissioned Officer of the Year The IMCOM-
offer in the traditional brick-and-mortar
competition takes place May 10-13 at Europe awards
Grafenwoehr, Germany. store,” she said, “but rather than go
ceremony is scheduled for May 28 in
According to Installation Management Heidelberg. See SHOP Page 3
Garrison news
Best of the Best

Staff Sgt. Randall Jackson

Unit: AFN Vicenza
Current position: NCOIC
Age: 35
Hometown: Jacksonville, Fla.
Years in service: 15
What would surprise people about
you: I’ve been to 45 countries.
Biggest mentor and why: A Navy It alian employee Renato Traffano, of
chief petty officer (MCC Mikel Italian employees Roberto Ambrosini and Valerio Turato, both of Vicenza, accepted Vicenza, accepted a first-place
Bookwalter). He made the most impact first-place maintenance and supply awards from General Carter F. Ham, commander of maintenance and supply award from Diane
on me by always doing what’s right for United States Army Europe, and Diane Devens, IMCOM-E director, in a ceremony in Devens, IMCOM-E director, in a ceremony
his subordinates and accomplishing Heidelberg, Germany, April 8. in Heidelberg, Germany, April 8. Traffano is
the mission for his supervisors. a member of the Supply Support Activity
Life’s ambition: To travel the world. Ambrosini and Turato are members of the Installation Materiel Maintenance Activity team. His department competed with
Motto: Live like there’s no tomorrow. team and accepted the awards on behalf of their American and Italian colleagues who similar activities in Belgium, the
Your definition of an NCO: An NCO work in the directorate of logistics. Their departments competed with similar activities Netherlands and Germany to determine
is a cross between a dad and a big in Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany to determine which U.S. Army garrison had which U.S. Army garrison had the best
brother; a dad who wants the best for the best maintenance and supply operations. (Courtesy photos) maintenance and supply operations.
his child but who also enforces the
rules, and a big brother by pushing and
challenging you to try harder, but is
also someone who understands you. RIDERS BEWARE: Unofficial taxi fees can whomp your wallet
List of major assignments and USAG Vicenza Public Affairs Office meters. „ a meter inside the car
deployments: Marine Corps (military
Using non-official taxis may result in „ a taxi driver operator’s license
police) Camp Pendleton, Calif.; Florida The area’s legitimate taxi services
Army National Guard (broadcast should display rooftop signs, a meter and passengers paying significantly higher hanging in the vehicle (or displayed by
journalist) deployed to Germany,
an operator’s license inside their vehicles. fees. Make sure your taxi has: the operator if it is not required to be
Kosovo, Afghanistan; deployed to
Bulgaria and Romania and created Unofficial taxis do not usually have „ a “TAXI” sign on the roof hung in view of the passenger).
AFN Romania and station commander
for AFN Vicenza.
Advice for junior enlisted Soldiers:
Always look for ways to take the
initiative and to do what’s right even
when no one’s looking.
Reason for your success: I believe in
the values of the Army and my mission.
Your defining moment
as an NCO: I learned
that anyone can lead WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
good Soldiers, but it (At far left) An official taxi
takes skill to lead those
who some call “challenging” Soldiers. displays the TAXI sign atop the
vehicle. (Left) An official taxi
Visit the Army’s Web site dedicated to should display a meter, which
the Year of the NCO at www.army.mil/
Year of the NCO. calculates a set fee. (Above) The
Source: SETAF PAO OUTLOOKgraphic taxi driver operator’s license.

Speak How do you stay in touch with friends and family?

Out -By Diana Bahr
USAG Vicenza Public Affairs

1st Lt. Stacy Sohn Eddie Ortiz Spc. John Bobb Emelie Steck Lonnie Heuer
14th Transportation Battalion Army post office HSC, SETAF Family member Army post office

“I use the free I-Chat on “I use Vonage and “I use Skype and “I use Hotmail.” “I use Skype, e-mail
my Mac. It has a video have a MySpace page I Yahoo instant messenger.” and have a Face Book
feature and I can either text update for friends and page I update.”
or instant message.” family.”

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 Garrison news
Volunteer spotlight Co. A, 1-503rd takes top
honors in Sky competition
L o u r d e s
Fernandez has been
in the Vicenza
military community
almost nine months.
In that short amount continued from Page 1 “ You never can really James Johnson III, 173rd ABCT
of time she’s Vicenza, Italy, to Bamberg to duplicate a combat situation. You commander. “It tests Soldiers’
established herself Schweinfurt, Germany, can only get as close as you can. ability to communicate on the
as a regular participated in the Sky Soldier And that’s what we try to do. battlefield, to treat casualties on
contributor to the competition at Camp Robertson We try to duplicate the stress the battlefield, engage the enemy
Outlook newspaper, training area near here April 8. under fire,” said Morrow, a on the battlefield and it’s a test
as a master trainer The winning team was sniper with the Company C, 1st of his physical and mental
for Army Family Team Company A, 1st Battalion, 503rd Squadron, 91st Infantry endurance – all the while building
Building and a Infantry Regiment (Airborne), Regiment (Airborne), who has a tight team.”
member of the Lourdes Fernandez and son enjoy the comprised of Sgt. Matthew deployed to Kosovo, Iraq and “Each team represents every
Student Advisory FAP Family Breakfast Bash April 2. Afghanistan. company, every troop, every
Young, Sgt. Joshua Eaton, Spc.
Council at Vicenza “You’ve got to say, ‘Hey, battery within the organization of
Daniel Cruz and Staff Sgt. Gary
Elementary School. She also looked for work at our first calm down. Remember your excellence, working as a team,”
helped with the Army Family duty station. Since then I
Newton. They bested their
fellow Sky Soldiers in a number training. And that’s the biggest said brigade Command Sgt. Maj.
Action Plan conference and, have volunteered mainly
when not volunteering 10-20 because I enjoy the work and of tasks spread throughout the hurdle for guys is for them to Nicholas Rolling. “At the same
hours a month, she works the people, but also because training area and separated by remember their training in time, we work as a group,
part-time at the Education it keeps my resume relevant long, timed road marches. combat,” Morrow said. celebrating the brotherhood of
Center as an instructor, and updated. “The whole point of the The final event – a mystery who we are.”
academic tutor and counselor “Volunteering allows me to exercise is the guys come up, to the participants until they Creating a cohesive team
aide. try something new and they’re tired, they’re exhausted returned to the billeting area of through such events could be
“My mother emphasized receive on-the-job training, it and they need to be able to shoot Camp Robertson – was a test considered a critical task for the
the importance of helping makes me feel that I am part under stress,” said Staff Sgt. to evaluate Soldiers’ ability to brigade, whose units are
others,” she said. “We all of the community and it gives Bryan Morrow, who evaluated quickly and correctly rig their separated by hundreds of miles.
volunteered as children. I me the opportunity to work arguably the most difficult of the personal equipment before a “It brings the unit closer
began volunteering for the with talented, caring people,” events: the stress shoot. question about brigade history. together. Normally our units are
Army 11 years ago, while I she said.” “The Sky Soldier competition spread out between Italy and
After carrying a 185-lb litter
about 200 yards up a steep hill is designed to evaluate and Bamberg and Schweinfurt, so a
Rachel Perez is another helped me make new friends, reinforce the most important lot of times, you don’t see these
and lugging water-filled jugs, the
star in the Vicenza military spend time with my girls, tasks we need to focus on to get guys until you go to the field,”
community who volunteers at obtain on-the-job experience
teams had to fire from
unorthodox positions. ready to deploy,” said Col. Morrow said.
numerous places while and be a contributing citizen

Shop AAFES online for missing merchandise

working a part-time job. in the community where I
“I probably volunteer at live,” she said.
least 200 hours a month,” she
said. “Volunteering continued from Page 1 membership the region.
gives me something to somewhere else, shoppers „ FTD – 15 percent off “If you can’t find what you’re
do. It can help make should visit the online site.” „ Napster – 10 percent off looking for in the Vicenza PX,
life (overseas) a little Mackey said the increasing albums; and we can have it shipped from the
better for individuals number of brand name retailers „ Shoebuy.com –7 percent Aviano, Livorno or Garmisch
who have a hard time that have joined up with AAFES off stores,” she said.
transitioning.” and the military discounts they The site also offers user- Despite AAFES’ best efforts,
Perez volunteers for offer make the Web site an ideal friendly online auctions. items will be out of stock
such programs as choice for overseas shoppers. “Bids start at $1, and occasionally or simply
Army Family Team “A lot of people shop online shipments can be made to APO unavailable. That’s where the
Building, Army Family and aren’t aware that some of addresses, unlike many eBay- online mall proves its worth, said
Action Plan, she’s a those stores are connected to type sellers and sites,” said Mackey.
Family Readiness the Exchange Mall – Mackey of Exchange Online “I know there are a lot of
Group Leader for hottopic.com for example. Auction. “It’s been very limitations – size-wise for
Chosen Company, 2nd When they shop (without going successful. I have coworkers example – and we do our best
Battalion, 503rd to serve our customers,” she
through the AAFES site), who have purchased jewelry for
Infantry Regiment, Girl said. “But the virtual mall
they’re not getting their military a dollar.”
Scouts, Vicenza
discount,” she said. “And For those who prefer the opportunities are endless and the
Elementary School Rachel Perez is a familiar face to
many people in the Vicenza military discounts vary from free traditional brick-and-mortar rewards are worth it.”
and the Parent, community as she not only works
Teachers and part time at the Child Development
shipping and five percent off to store, Mackey said an AAFES Authorized customers can log
free gifts. shuttle program transports onto to their Exchange Online
Students Association. Center, but she volunteers close to
“Volunteering has 200 hours a month. Current discounts include: merchandise unavailable at one Store at exchangeonlinemall.
„ Books A Million – free club store to other stores throughout com.

The Outlook
SETAF-U.S. Army Africa Commander
Maj. Gen. William B. Garrett III
USAG Vicenza Commander
and Publisher
Col. Erik Daiga
USAG Vicenza
Public Affairs Officer
Jon Fleshman
Editor
Adriane Foss
Photojournalist
Laura Kreider
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Community events
U.S. and Italian youth share in the joy of
FMWR’s 2009...

Egg-stravaganza
Hundreds of U.S. and local Italian youth and parents attended USAG Vicenza’s
Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation’s annual Easter festivities on Hoekstra
Field April 11. The crowds enjoyed crafts, bouncy castles, face-painting, a candy Courtesy photo
hunt and food and drinks.

Photos by Adriane Foss

Children were
divided into age-
appropriate lanes
before the start of the
candy hunt. Once the
hunt kicked off,
children dashed into
their lanes to fill
Easter baskets.

(Above) After a week-long

spring break, several students
caught up with classmates and
friends. (Below) Toddlers
enjoyed a smaller bouncy
saloon.
(Left) Cotton candy, popcorn, and hotdogs
were a few of the snacks sold by local Better
Opportunities for Single Soldiers members.
(Above) Lucia Zaccaria of neighboring
Longare, in full bunny attire, entertained youth
at the face painting station.

The bouncy castle was one of the day’s more popular events.
School-age children constantly rotated through the activity.

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 Community events
Transportation troops compete D D
arby
arby
ates
ates

for NCO of Year bragging rights

By SGT. RYAN HALL
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These traits were evident when two very Program 2009” for details.
determined Soldiers set out to prove they
were worthy of being called the 598th Right arm / wing man
Transportation Group Noncommissioned night set April 17
Need to say thanks?
Officer of the Year for 2009.
Bring your right arm or wing
Sgt. Scott Yeager and Staff Sgt. James
Phillips traveled from the Netherlands to man to the Club April 17.
Camp Darby to prove they were physically Call 633-7855 for details.
and mentally fit, as well as able to show that
ITR trips
they could zero their weapons and put bullets
An April 18 trip visit to
on their targets.

‘
Volterra, a medieval city
“This competition has taught me responsi-
bility, ” situated on a high plateau,
offers scenic views over the
To mentor and s a i d
surrounding hills.
Ye a g e r.
train Soldiers and “ It has Sgt. Scott Yeager and Staff Sgt. James Phillips shoot azimuths from the starting point at In many places, the
go through the the Camp Darby training site. (Photo by Joyce Costello, USAG Livorno Public Affairs) ancient Etruscan walls still
taught me
and to go through the things that I have over NCO: education, fitness, leadership survive. The city is famous
things that I have to grow
over the years,
that is what
is most
important
‘ up and
also to be
a better
person. It
also taught
the years, that is what is most important to
me and stands out the most,” he said.
The 598th Commander, Col. Stephen
Farmen, said he’s proud of the Surface,
Deployment and Distribution Command NCOs.
and pride in service.”
After a great deal of preparation,
experience and mental focus, Yeager
was named the 598th Transportation
Group NCO of the Year.
for its craftsmen who have
been carving elaborate
statues from locally mined
alabaster for 2,500 years.
Call 633-7589 for
“They have embraced the Year of the “What an honor it is for Sgt. Yeager information.
me that
to me... there is NCO in a very profound way and reinforced to win our group’s NCO of the Year
this message in putting together this tough, competition, in this, the year of the Fitness center
Staff Sgt. James Phillips something spirited, yet healthy competition which proved activities
worth NCO,” said Farmen. “Congrats to all
598th Transportation Group to be a real professional test for our NCOs,” Looking to get into shape
aspiring our competitors and I am confident Sgt.
said Farmen. “Command Sgt. Maj. James Yeager will be ready to rise to the for free? Check out Eileen’s
to.”
Riddick and his sergeants major and senior list of classes. There’s
Phillips added that touching the lives of so occasion and make us proud at the
NCOs put together a competition which something scheduled almost
many troops makes his career worthwhile. upcoming big SDDC competition in
amplified the main pillars of the Year of the every day of the week.
“To be able to mentor and train Soldiers Hawaii.”
Call 633-7440 for details.

Senior NCOs cooking up good time for junior Soldiers

Story and photo by
CHIARA MATTIROLO
USAG Livorno Public Affairs
Several projects throughout
the year help support Camp
Darby’s young Soldiers.
On April 6 senior NCOs
volunteered their time and
cooking skills during a
Staff Sgt. Kevin Yarbrough, 511th Military Police Platoon and “grill sergeant” as stated on his apron, flips
hamburgers during a fundraising event for young Soldiers April 6.
fundraising barbecue to help
offset the cost of junior troops
who want to attend the
Army’s annual ball in June.
“The goal of this
fundraising initiative is to
support young Soldiers and
give them a chance to
experience the Army tradition
of the Army Birthday Ball,”
said Staff Sgt. Brett Patterson,
president of the USAG Livorno
Better Opportunities for Single
Soldiers.
Command Sgt. Maj. Felix
Rodriguez added that “if the
Army Birthday Ball committee
raises enough funds, single
service members E1 - E3 may
attend at no cost.”
Darby Religious
activities
For details call the chapel
Staff Sgt. Kevin Yarbrough, at: 633-7267 (050-54-7267)
511th Military Police Platoon and
9:40 a.m.: Catholic
“grill sergeant” for the barbecue,
Reconciliation
said he enjoyed making a
10 a.m.: Catholic Mass
difference.
11:15 a.m.: Protestant
“Bringing the community
worship
together while doing something
Protestant Sunday
for other people makes me feel
school starts at 10.a.m. and
good and helps give a better
Catholic CCD is at 11:15
understanding of what the role a.m.
of the police is as far as Vacation Bible School
community support,” said
is coming in June. This
Yarbrough. “I believe working on
year’s theme is ancient
a community project supporting Rome. The chapel is
young Soldiers will also increase collecting cardboard, robes,
awareness of the multiple roles children’s plastic swimming
a military police has besides
pools and cardboard rolls
writing tickets.”
from paper towels and toilet
1st Sgt. Raymond Laverenz,
paper.
USAG Livorno Headquarters
Catholic confirmation is
and Headquarters Company
being planned in Vicenza for
acted as a cashier while his
daughter Erin handed out drinks the first week of June.
Contact the Catholic
and BOSS members served
education coordinator for
customers.
details.
“This is the best place to eat
Choir practice is at 9:30
on Mondays at Camp Darby,”
said Eldon Michael. a.m on Sunday before Mass.
The congregation is in
Rodriguez said the barbecues
need of a cantor. Talk to
will be held every Monday
Chaplain Porter or Father
throughout the summer from
Roberto to serve.
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Pvt.
Masato “Curly” Nakae Square.

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Out&About by Anna Terracino

World Boxing Championship slated July 10 in Milan

San Marco Festival departing from Piazza Roma. District Bersaglieri Band Vicenza, City theater. May 4 in Rome.
April 17-19, in Cornedo 4:30 p.m. at the Canonici Concert: April, 18, 8:40 p.m., Yellowjackets: May 16 in Superbike World Championship:
Vicentino, in Muzzolon, about building, Piazza Roma, 8, in Sandrigo, “Arena” movie Vicenza, Auditorium Canneti. June 21 in Misano.
21 miles northwest of Vicenza. transparent paintings “The theater, Via San Gaetano, 10. Simply Red: May 19 in Road to World Boxing
Food booths, free tasting of magic of watercolors” During the intermission, Conegliano (TV). Championships 2009: July 10
local wines, grappa, typical exhibition, wood and stone performance of the Sandrigo in Milan, Italy vs USA.
market products, carnival sculptures exhibition. Free Dance Center. Sports events For more information,
The Harlem Globetrotters visit your local ticket agent
rides. entrance and free sampling of Reserve your free
„ April 18, 9 p.m., ballroom local oil and products. admission by calling 338- Italian Tour 2009: April 30 in or www.ticketone.it/EN/
dancing. „ April 19, 9 a.m. – 7:30 2967390. They will answer in Bologna; May 2 in Verona and Home.
„ April 19, 2:30 p.m. video p.m.: market-exhibition of the Italian. Call Anna Terracino at
games tournament, San Marco local oils and products, free 634-7169 or send an e-mail to
Pizzeria, in piazza San Marco, tasting, entertainment, live anna.terracino@eur.army.mi
followed by live music and music, food booths. for more assistance.
dances. Jazz concert slated Tibetan bells and harmonic
Make it Funky -jazz concert songs for an evening
Celestial show
with the Maceo Parker Band, meditation: April 18, 9 p.m.,
The sky, the moon and the
April 18, 9:15 p.m. in in Costabissara, “G. Verdi”
stars shown with a Magic
Costabissara, MaxLive theater, Piazza V. Veneto, 29.
Lantern, ongoing until Dec. 31
Auditorium, Via Meucci, 44, Dedicated to the Moon –
in Padova, Precinema
about 7 miles northwest of Piano concert: April 18, 8:30
Museum, Prato della Valle, 1/
Vicenza. Tickets cost 30, 25 p.m., in Caldogno, Villa
a, about 24 miles southeast of
and 20 euro. Caldongo, Via Zanella, 3, about
Vicenza.
7 miles northwest of Vicenza.
Open Wedesday-Monday, Concerts, ¡Hablamos!, in Vicenza,
10 a.m.-4 p.m. exhibits, classes Italian-German center, Viale
Admission fee is 3 euro but Jewelry exhibit: Ongoing della Pace, 98. Intermediate
entrance is free the third until April 26, in Vicenza, Casa
Spanish conversation. For
Sunday of the month. Cogollo, Corso Palladio, 165. your free registration call
Vacanze Weekend 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; 3-7 p.m. 0444-512516.
Tourism and Leisure Fair: Closed Mondays. David Byrne: April 20 in
April 16-19, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., The exhibition features the Verona.
in Verona, Via Viale del creations of Barbara Uderzo, Explore the sky,
Lavoro, 8, about 38 miles west a Vicentine artist and designer, Astronomical Observatory of
of Vicenza. Information on who makes jewelry with Arcugnano: April 21, 9 p.m.,
resorts, wellness centers, alternative materials such as Via S. Giustina, 127 – about
natural parks, sea-mountain- plastic, wood, paper and even five miles south of Vicenza.
lake sites and the latest on chocolate and sugar, ice and View the sky and the planets
campers, nautical and sports snow. in great detail with the
equipment. The Oxford Project: Peter observatory’s telescope.
Traditional dances, music, Feldstein’s photo exhibition is Nachtcafé: April 21, 8:30
and food sampling of local open until June 20. Hours are p.m., in Vicenza, Italian-
products. Admission fee: 5 Mon. – Sat. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and German center, Viale della
euro. Reduced 3 euro (children 3-6 p.m., in Padova, Galleria,
Free Toby Keith performance
Pace, 98. Intermediate
13 - 17); free entrance for Piazza Antenone, 3, about 24 German conversation.
children younger than 12. miles southeast of Vicenza. For your free registration, Toby Keith, American country music singer-songwriter, will bring his
For a two-person free Bob Dylan: April 17 in call 0444-512516. official tour to Caserma Ederle April 30, 8 p.m. at the Ederle Theater
admission coupon, visit http:// Rome. Renaissance Spanish music parking lot. Call 634-5087 for details.
www.vacanze weekend.it/. Piano concert with the and songs: April 22, 6 p.m., in
The instructions are in Italian. conservatory’s students: April Vicenza, SS Filipppo and
Call Anna Terracino at 634- 18, 5 p.m., in Vicenza, Santa
7169 or e-mail anna.terracino Chiara Chapel, Contrà Santa
Giacomo Church, Stradella
San Giacomo.
Now Showing
@eur.army.mil for assistance. Chiara. Mamma mia (in English):
Caribbean Party: April 18, Ederle Theater
April 22-May 3 in Trieste.
Extra Virgin Olive Oil 9 p.m., in Caldogno, Church April 16 Bride Wars(PG) 6 p.m.
May 6-10 in Florence; June 15-
Day scheduled Recreational Center, Via 20 in Forlì. April 17 Paul Blart: Mall Cop (PG) 6 p.m.
The Extra Virgin Olive Oil Pagello, 6, about 7 miles
Day: April 18 - 19, in northwest of Vicenza. Jackson Browne: May 8 in Taken (PG-13) 9 p.m.
Barbararo Vicentino, about 13 Padova; May 11 in Bologna. April 18 Paul Blart: Mall Cop (PG) 3 p.m.
Ricci Pasticci in Concert:
miles south of Vicenza. April 18, 9 p.m., in Vicenza, Dave Holland Quartet: May Fast and Furious (PG-13) 6 p.m.
„ April 18, 8:30 a.m. Olive Equobar, Strada Marosticana, 12, in Vicenza, Auditorium
Canneti. April 19 Taken (PG-13) 3 p.m.
pruning demonstration will be 350. Rock, blues and bossa
Fast and Furious (PG-13) 6 p.m.
at the Bertoldo Antonella Farm nova music. Mingus Dinasty: May 15 in
April 22 He’s Just Not That Into You (PG-13) 6 p.m.
April 23 He’s Just Not That Into You (PG-13) 6 p.m.
Venice volksmarch ODR provides transportation to Explore a giant cave
April 19: “Su e Zo per i Venice and a trip leader. Visit a 10 million-year- old Camp Darby Theater
Ponti” is a non-competitive Call 634-7453 for details. giant cave with a guided tour April 17 Frost/Nixon (R) 6 p.m.
walk and a way to spend a from ODR April 25. April 18 Race to Witch Mountain (PG) 6 p.m.
beautiful day in Venice. Local culture of Vicenza After exploring the cave April 19 Inkheart (PG) 1 p.m.
Choose one of two routes: Take the #1 bus with an you will head to Trieste, the
April 23 Gran Torino (R) 6 p.m.
the main route is about 6.5 ODR trip assistant April 21, and beautiful port city near the
miles and crosses 42 bridges; receive personal tips about life Slovenian border. You will Admission: Age 12 and over $4, under age 12, $2.
the shorter route is about four in Vicenza. have free time in the city to The Ederle Theatre box office opens one hour prior to show time.
miles and crosses 32 bridges. This is not a guided tour but a sight see, shop or have lunch. Looking for the movie synopsis? Check out the AAFES Web
Start time is at 10 a.m. fun and easy walk around the Sign up at ODR by calling site: www.aafes.com, scroll to the bottom of the page and click on
from Piazza San Marco. Centro. 634-7453. Movie Schedule.

Looking to buy or sell items? Check out MWR’s Marketplace at www.mwrmarketplace.com.

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 Community briefs
MOMS Club events Time Wednesdays, Thursdays
For locations and additional and Fridays from 10- 11 a.m. and Religious activities
information on the MOMS Club, Fridays from 12:30 -1:30 p.m. TRAFFIC Call the Caserma Ederle
parents may e-mail moms
clubofvicenza@yahoo.com. Military Youth Saves WATCH chapel at 634-7519 (0444-71-
7519) for details on religious
April 17, 7 p.m.: MOMS night contest activities.
out Army Community Service,
April 20, 10 a.m.: Walk the Financial Readiness Program Chaplain Crisis Line:
track has collaborated with the PTSA, To speak with a chaplain
April 21, 10 a.m.: Book club Military Saves and other after hours call 634-KARE
April 22, 10:30-noon: institutions on post for the first- (634-5273).
Preschool playgroup ever Military Youth Saves
contest. Saturday services
April 24, 9 a.m.: Verona Zoo
There is a grand prize of a 4p.m.: Sacrament of
field trip Reconciliation, or by
$50 U.S. Savings Bond for the appointment.
winner in each grade category. The Debba bridge will be back in operation by the end of April or
Financial Peace the first week in May. ( Photo courtesy of Vicenza Press Office)
5 p.m.: Roman Catholic
University Other prizes are available to mass
The community is invited to a runners-up.
free 13-week course at the post For details on the contest, e- Resumes are being accepted Salsa night Sunday Services
chapel beginning April 21, 5:30- mail kent.thompson @eur.army for the position of USAG Heat up the dance floor with 9 a.m.: Roman Catholic
.mil. Vicenza Health Promotion your Latin moves April 22 in the Mass Mass is held
7:30 p.m.
Deadline for submissions is weekdays at noon.
To register for the course e- Coordinator. Arena.
April 27. 9 a.m.: Protestant Sunday
mail Chaplain Schneider at For details about the position Salsa dancing, theme drinks school and AWANAs (Sept.
eugene.schneider@eur.army.mil and necessary qualifications call and food specials make it an through May in Vicenza
or call the chapel at 634-7519. Job announcements Betsy Walters, health promotion evening of fun from 7-11 p.m. High School)
Science Applications coordinator, at 634-8828 or e- Call 634-8257 for details. 10:45 a.m.: Catholic
Vicenza Community Club International Corporation mail betsy.walters@ eur.army. religious education (Sept.-
accepting enrichment (SAIC) has an immediate full- mil. Deadline is May 1. Make-up magic May in Vicenza High School)
applications time opening for a TRICARE April 25 at 3 p.m. a makeup 11a.m.: Protestant
The VCC Community medical service coordinator Used vehicle auction artist will show you how to take worship
within the TRICARE service GSA’s European Fleet your make up from day to night 1:30 p.m.: Full Gospel
Enrichment Campaign provides
center at the U.S. Army Health Management Center, Pentecostal worship
the opportunity for various time glamour.
Center Vicenza. 4 p.m.: Lutheran worship
community agencies and groups Interagency Fleet Management Learn special tricks to 6 p.m.: Contemporary
to apply for grants to financially For a list of qualifications and System (IFMS), will hold a enhance your appearance. Christian service
assist their organization. details visit the Web site public auction of used U.S. Call 634-7094 to register.
Applications are available at www.saic.com. government vehicles April 22- Monday
the Thrift Shop and due back by University of Phoenix is hiring May 3. Bidding will be via live Earth Day scavenger Noon: LDS Scripture
May 6 to be considered. adjunct faculty in Vicenza for the Internet auction. hunt, recycled art Study
Complete instructions and MBA programs. Qualified Public inspection period is projects 5:30 p.m.: High School
details about funding are candidates must have an MBA April 29, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Learn how to help save Club in the Teen Center.
(or related degree) and at least Leghorn Army Depot, IFMS Mother Earth April 22 at 3:30 For details contact Jocelyn
included in the application.
five years of professional Cary at 634-7890 or 349-
consolidated vehicle processing p.m. at the Vicenza Art Center.
experience in a related field. 385-3476 or
NASCAR at the Arena center. Learn about recycling and vicecb@yahoo.com.
Watch your favorite driver on For details or to submit a Starting April 22, vehicle make a project from your
the big screen at the Arena. resume contact Diana Frayne at photos, descriptions and recyclables. Tuesday
NASCAR food and drink dfrayne11@email.phoenix. minimum bids can be found at: The walking part will be 9:15 a.m.: Protestant
specials between 6-9 p.m. on edu. w w w. v e b e g . d e / w e b / e n / held in all but extreme Women of the Chapel
race days. Child care home providers are auktionen/index.htm. weather; the art project will
sought. You can work part time Prospective bidders must be happen regardless of weather. Wednesday
Library story time or full time and receive free registered with VEBEG to Call 634-7206 to register. Noon: Protestant Men of
training. participate. the Chapel Bible study (at
Bring your preschooler, age
Call 634-7615 for details. DFAC)
3-5, to the post library’s Story For details call Michela Youth bicycle
3 p.m.: Praise Dance
Bortolini at 633-8274, off post at safety check class practice
050-54-8274 or cell 335-100- April 25 from 1-3:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m.: Middle School
3680. youth are encouraged to bring club meets in VHS cafeteria
bicycles to Hoekstra Field for a Sept-May.
How much insurance free safety check. 5 p.m.: Contemporary
do you need Try out the bike training Praise band practice
Find out April 21 at 9 a.m. course set up as part of the CYS 5:30 p.m.: PWOC
with ACS’s Financial Readiness Services Month of the Military evening Bible study
program facilitated by a former Child celebration.
Thursday
insurance producer. For details call 634-7219. 9:30 a.m.: Catholic
Women of the Chapel
EFMP bowling Parent Advisory 5:30 p.m.: Gospel service
The Exceptional Family Group meets choir rehearsal
Member Program hosts family Parents are invited to the 7:15 p.m.: Gospel service
bowling at the Arena April 20, Parent Advisory Group meeting Bible study
3-4 p.m. Cost is $3.50 per child April 28, noon -1 p.m. in the
Faith group contacts
Tech expo features latest in gear, gadgets and parents must be present.
Register by calling EFMP at
ACS large classroom. Islamic: Spc. Kasimov,
Topics of discussion include 329-034-3511
Sgt. 1st Class Timothy Eye (left) and Master Sgt. Evelin 634-8582. summer progrmming, J e w i s h :Sandy
Montealegre, HSC SETAF, visit the Technology Expo held at the
Arena April 8. Nearly 20 companies displayed the latest
information on the new Child, Schoenberg at 634-6202 or
technology in computer hardware, software and training and Multicultural spouses Youth and School Services sandy. schoenberg @ e u r.
learning services during the event. Almost 200 community forum program “HIRED” and army.mil.
members visited the annual exposition hosted by 509th Signal A guest speaker from the “EDGE” a CYS Services and Latter Day Saints
Battalion on Caserma Ederle. “We want to keep up with legal office will discuss services FMWR partnership program. (LDS): Scripture study is
technology,” said Montealegre after attending the event. “At
the expo they [exhibitors] have the products that we need,
available to spouses April 24, CYS Services staff will be held each Monday, noon-1
because technology is everything,” she added. (Photo by Laura 9:30 a.m. in the ACS conference available to answer questions or p.m. at the Chapel. Sunday
Kreider, Outlook S taff) room. discuss issues. services, 9:30 a.m.-12:30
Call 634-7500 for details. Call 634-8347 for details. p.m. downtown.
For details, call Sean
All briefs must be received at editor@eur.army.mil noon Monday or by Friday at 4 p.m. if Monday is a holiday. Peterson, 335-8219492.

April 16, 2009 THE Outlook 7

Want to increase muscle, slow Sports
horts
aging ? Start strength training !
Story and photo by
DIANA BAHR
USAG Vicenza Public Affairs
Our new first lady is an
inspiration to women in many
ways – especially when it
comes to imitating Michelle
Obama’s trim and toned biceps.
But before you head to the
gym and start pumping iron,
Lacy Wolff, former personal
trainer and Wellness Center
program manager, has some
advice for fitness newcomers.
“The best way to begin
strength training is with a
professional,” she said. “We
recommend signing up for a
class with a certified personal
trainer or our Principles of
Strength Training class.”
Wolff said learning the
correct form, principle of
progression and how the body
adapts to strength training is
crucial for beginners who want
to train effectively and avoid
injury.
The Principles of Strength
Training, offered to men and
women of all ages, gives
participants an understanding of
strength training and helps them
choose the right individual
program .
“Weightlifting is, and always
has been, a key part of my
workout regime,” said Spc.
William Krupa, Charlie
Company, 2nd Battalion, 503rd
Infantry Regiment.
Krupa has been strength
training since he returned from
his deployment to Afghanistan
last year. “Aside from making
Spc. Dave Holt, a Soldier with Chosen Company, 2nd Battalion, 503rd
Infantry Regiment, pumps iron at the post fitness center to stay in
shape. Call 634-8186 to sign up today for strength training classes.
me look better,” he said, “weight
training allows me to do my job
and excel at any other demands
that Army life throws at me.”
Fellow Soldier Spc. Dave
Holt agrees.
“I lift to stay fit and strength
training improves my overall
well-being,” said Holt. “It’s a
great stress reliever and the
results give you more
confidence and a feeling of
accomplishment.”
“The components of fitness
are broken down into groups
to include muscular strength
and endurance, muscular
flexibility, body composition
and cardio respiratory fitness,”
explained Wolff.
“The benefits [of strength
training] for Soldiers are
endless,” said Holt. “Every
Soldier needs to be in good
shape, and it’s even in the
Soldier’s creed that a Soldier
must be physically and
mentally fit.”
But it not only Soldiers who
reap the benefits.
“Anyone can benefit from
strength training,” added Wolff.
“The body adapts to strength
training in youth, adults and in
elderly populations. It literally
slows down the aging process
by increasing lean tissue and
bone density, both things that
decrease with age.”
Principles of Strength
Training classes are offered at
the Army Wellness Center the
second Thursday of each
month. Classes are limited to
16 participants. Call 634-8186
or 0444-71-8186 for details.
Lifeguards needed
The Sports, Fitness
and Aquatics office is
hiring lifeguards for the
summer swim season.
Applicants must hold a
current certification for
American Red Cross and
CPR for the professional
or a nationally
recognized equivalent.
To apply, visit
www.cpol. army.mil or call
634-8347 for information.
Mega paintball fun
this weekend
ODR offers an entire
weekend of paintball on
the Caserma in our ODR
paintball arena.
Play April 25 -26, 10
a.m. – 5 p.m. Cost is $60
and includes equipment,
re-balls, and field fee.
Sign up by April 22. Call
634-7453 for details.
Don’t miss the CYS
Hurricanes baseball
game vs. San Martino
April 19 at 10:30 a.m.
San Martino B vs.
Hurricanes at San
Martino

Youth attend baseball training,

Sign up today for
USAG Vicenza Sports softball official’s clinic
Update Learn how to keep

eyed by Major League scouts

score and time in the
Soldiers’ Volleyball Softball Official’s Clinic
league standings April 20-25 at 6 p.m. at
Team Win Loss By JOYCE COSTELLO the guys talked about great it was to play here, the Multipurpose Indoor
Lucky 6 0 USAG Livorno Public Affairs I knew I had to come. Range Room.
USAHC 5 4 Justin Phelps, a pitcher for the Stuttgart Call 634-7009 for
D Co, 1-503 4 1 For 33 dedicated youth from RAF Panthers said a friend’s dad was at Camp mandatory registration.
Delta Rec 2 3 Lakenheath, England, Ramstein and After completing this
Top Gun 1 4
Darby before and told him about this camp.
Stuttgart, Germany, spring break was a He said scouts would be there and this would course you can be paid
BSB Riggers 1 3 chance to go south of the Alps to Camp to officiate games or
Angels 0 4 be a good chance to tune up for the season.
Darby for a special week of baseball “Pitching against the Italian national team, keep score.
training at the Italian Baseball and Softball I had two strike outs in two innings and we
Recent game results
Federation in nearby Tirrenia. beat the Italian national team 9-5,” said Phelps. Vicenza Middle/High
April 8
Top Gun: 0, 0 vs. Delta Rec: 25, 25
It was also a chance for the military “It was the best spring break ever.” School game
dependents to test their skills against the schedule
D Co. 1/503: 25, 25 vs.USAHC: 17, 19 Italian and Germany Bavarian Junior The Vicenza Middle/
National team while being looked at by High School weekend
USAG Vicenza Community Soccer game schedule is as
scouts from Major League Baseball.
team standings
“Bill Holmberg, the Chicago Cubs follows:
Win Tie Loss
international scout and a scout from the April 17: Soccer at
2 2 11
Minnesota Twins were on hand to check artificial field vs Naples
Recent game results out talent during the games and that type of Girls 3:30 p.m.
March 28 exposure is a once-in-a-life time opportunity Boys 5:30 p.m.
Grantorto: 1 vs USAG: 0 for these kids,” said U.S.A. team organizer April 18: Soccer at
April 4 and coach Gary Harrington. “Additionally, artificial field vs Sigonella
US San Luca: 1 vs USAG: 0 there were two coaches from the Cuban Girls 10 a.m.
National team; Pedro won six world and Boys Noon
Dodgeball league standings
Olympic championships and helped with April 18: Softball at
Team Win Loss
Secret Squirrels 10 2 batting and Kiki was the third base coach new softball field vs
Doughnut Ninjas 5 4 for the Cuban national team and he helped Aviano (doubleheader)
Dentac 3 6 with fielding and catchers.” First pitch at 10 a.m.
AFN Vicenza 2 8 Matthew McDonald, a short stop and April 18: Baseball at
pitcher for Ramstein Royals was glad for Vicenza Communal
Recent game results
the chance to get scouted, play and be Stadium vs Aviano
April 7
Dentac: 6 vs. Secret Squirrels: 5 competitive against 20-year-olds. (doubleheader)
Doughnut Ninjas: 3 vs. Secret Squirrels: 6 First pitch at 10 a.m.
“At first I was nervous pitching against
April 9 Cavan Cohoes, a player from RAF Lakenheath, Call 634-7656 or 0444-
the Italian national team, but then it began
AFN Vicenza: 6 vs. Secret Squirrels: 4 England, Lancers team, hits a line drive against 71-7656 for more
to feel like a regular team,” said McDonald. the Italian Junior National baseball team during information.
Doughnut Ninjas: 6 vs AFN Vicenza: 2 “I love playing baseball and have been a game held over spring break. (Photo by Joyce
playing on teams since I was 5. Last year Costello USAG Livorno Public Affairs)

8 THE Outlook April 16, 2009