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Vicenza and Darby Military Communities May 26, 2017 | Vol. 50 | Issue 10www.italy.army.mil

What’s Inside

2Reminder: Remain alert

3Bavaria set to host10-miler qualifier

6Health Hour on AFN radio

8Out & About

10Children gather STEAM

11Expert weighs in on ‘13 Reasons Why’

12What’s happening at FMWR

Fun FactslGeorge Washington chose the colors of the present Army dress uniform.

l24 U.S. Presidents served in the Army, to include various state militias that supported the Army during the Ameri-can Revolution and Civil War. Of them, 23 were officers, with Private James Buchan-an earning the distinction of being the only enlisted man to ever be elected president.

lSpecial Forces are every-where doing everything. According to the SF Public Affairs Office, SF Soldiers have deployed to 135 of the 195 recognized countries in the world in the past decade.

lThe Army is older than the United States; the Army birthday is June 14, passed by a measure of the Continental Congress in 1775.

(From Mental Floss, www.mentalfloss.com)

5th annual summit in Africa deemed a success

MALAWI — Flags of 44 nations flew above “The Warm Heart of Africa” from May 8 through 11, signaling the presence of senior military leaders united in the name of partnership.

The Malawi Defense Force (MDF) hosted the fifth annual African Land Forces Summit, bringing together land force chiefs from the United States, Unit-ed Kingdom, France, Brazil and 40 na-tions across the African continent.

ALFS provided a forum for this diverse group to discuss and develop cooperative solutions to regional and transregional challenges and threats.

Gen. Griffin “Spoon” Phiri, Malawi Defense Force chief of staff, and Maj. Gen. Joseph P. Harrington, commander of U.S. Army Africa, teamed up to make this year’s ALFS a success.

Gen. Griffin “Spoon” Phiri, Malawi Defense Force chief of staff, and Maj. Gen. Joseph P. Harrington, commander of U.S. Army Africa, answer questions during a press conference after the conclusion of African Land Forces Summit 2017, in Lilongwe, Malawi, May 11. ALFS is an annual, weeklong seminar bringing together land force chiefs from across Africa for candid dialog to discuss and develop coop-erative solutions to regional and transregional challenges and threats.

Story and photoby Sgt. Paige BehringerUSARAF Public Affairs Office

See SUMMIT, page 7

Riders rally,gear up for summer

CASERMA DEL DIN — Vicenza Military Community mo-torcycle riders participated in the Motorcycle Mentorship Program (MMP) Rally May 19 at the Warrior Zone here. The event included motorcycle displays, prize drawings and, in the afternoon, a group tour ride to Monte Berico and Lake Fimon.

An MMP safety day also took place at Camp Darby May 19. For story and more photos of the event on Caserma Del Din, see page 4 and the garrison Flickr page,www.flickr.com/photos/usagvicenza. (Photo by Laura Kreider, VMC Public Affairs Office)

Annual housing survey available online June 1VICENZA — The Overseas Housing Allowance Utility Expenses Survey is conducted annually, on behalf of the Department of Defense. This year, the survey for Italy will be conducted throughout the month of June.

The survey collects utility and recurring maintenance expense data incurred by uniformed service members, sta-tioned overseas, who reside in private housing. This data as-sists in determining the Utility/Recurring Maintenance Al-lowance paid to Service members in the country surveyed.

Those who receive the Overseas Housing Allowance, re-side in privately leased quarters and have been stationed here for at least six months should participate in the survey.

Participants will be asked to report the average monthly cost of utilities and any routine maintenance expenses in-curred within the last 12 months.

Off-post housing residents may take the survey at the fol-lowing link: http://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/site/ohaSur-vey.cfm?ID=jun-util. Deadline to complete the survey is close of business June 30.

The OHA is a valuable entitlement for members who are stationed overseas. Data provided will directly impact the Utility/Recurring Maintenance Allowance paid. The Vicen-za Housing Office asks those who participate to make every effort to take the survey and report expenses accurately.

The survey takes approximately 30 minutes to complete and should be completed by whoever has knowledge of the housing expenses. A CAC card is not required to access the survey; however, participants will be asked to provide DOD ID number, located on the back of the CAC. Participation in this survey is voluntary and failure to respond will not result in penalty to the respondent.

It is important to provide accurate figures in the OHA sur-vey. Before starting the survey, gather bills, receipts, and/or records of utility and recurring maintenance expenses incurred within the last 12 months and compute a monthly average for each of these expenses. In addition, there is a section of the survey for combined utilities when only one bill is received, such as a bill that combines cost for water and sewer.

Saving one’s progress on the survey in order to obtain ad-ditional information is possible. Participants may resume the survey at any time during the timeframe of the survey. Please note that incomplete surveys cannot be used, as this might result in underreporting of utility/recurring mainte-nance expenses. Subsequent allowance adjustments based on incomplete data could disadvantage service members.

Responses are held in strictest confidence and not shared.

2 Outlook May 26, 2017

What is your favorite summer activity?Why?

By Laura Kreider & Chiara Mattirolo Speak Out

Jessica DiGioiaFamily member

“All kind of classesat the Arts Center.

Sports, cooking and language courses are my

favorite.”

Capt. Joseph Orton 2nd Bn. 503rd, Infantry Rgt., 173rd Abn. Bde.

“Hiking with the family. Europe has some won-derful hiking trails that

are easily accessible.”

Barbara SimpsonVicenza Arts Center

“Traveling is definitely the best part of summer. Living overseas gives us all these opportunities to

see and experience.”

Noah Kempf, age 9 Family member

“Going to the pool is my favorite.

It would be awesome if they could open it

here on post.”

Daniele Milone CSCM, IBC

“To go to the beachwith the family.

I have four children, and we love to

spend time together.”

Sabrina TuoniDFMWR

“Swimming. Whether it is in the pool or in the sea, it is a sensation of

freedom and peace.”

U.S. Army community reminded to remain alert during travelsWIESBADEN, Germany — Spring is here and summer is fast approaching, bringing great weather and an abundance of host country seasonal festivals and celebrations.

Those stationed abroad experience a sense of excitement and enjoyment when attending these events, but we must learn to strike a good balance between relaxing while enjoying Europe and maintaining vigilance to do so safely.

Europe is facing a significant and per-sistent threat from individuals and small groups directed or inspired by terrorist organizations. Terrorist activity can oc-cur without warning, and U.S. citizens could rapidly find themselves in a dan-gerous situation.

The goal is to avoid these situations by conducting thorough travel planning, making prudent decisions, and imple-menting simple measures to reduce risk. However, if something does occur, trav-elers are better able to respond if you have thought about potential situations and how to react ahead of time.

To assist in planning, visit U.S. Army Europe’s Travel Safe website at http://www.eur.army.mil/travelsafe/. There, download a guide for protective mea-sures designed for families, or download a copy at http://www.eur.army.mil/trav-elsafe/FamilyMemberProtectiveMea-sures_Guide.pdf.

This guide includes tips such as:lBefore travel, use the Internet and map-ping functions to research destinations and the current security environment. Identify potential safe havens such as po-lice stations and hospitals in the event se-curity conditions deteriorate or you find yourself in need of medical assistance during your trip.

lAvoid locations that offer uncontrolled entry to oversized vehicles, and stay away from the perimeter of pedestrian zones where trucks can easily gain ac-cess — remember Nice, France; the Ber-lin Christmas Market; and Stockholm.

lPre-program local law enforcement and embassy telephone numbers and ad-dresses into your phone in case you find yourself in need of assistance.

lAlways have an escape plan in the event you find yourself in a bad situation.

lEstablish alternative methods to contact family, friends and unit personnel.

lDiscuss security plans with family and other travelers.

lComplete the mandatory enrollment in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program before all travel at https://step.state.gov/step/.

lDownload local country specific smart phone applications (non-DOD) such as Germany’s NINA and KATWARN, or France’s SAIP.

Because of the potential consequences of terrorist attacks, U.S. Army Europe regularly publishes vigilance messages and threat warnings.

To ensure these messages reach the greatest number of personnel possible, U.S. Army Europe disseminates this information through official messages and in command information channels as well as via email, the AtHoc Life and Safety System, and on social media.

At times, the reports may seem incom-plete or contain non-specific informa-tion, but they do serve as general remind-ers and highlight the fact that we don’t

usually know exactly when or where the next terrorist attack will occur.

To help U.S. Army Europe and host nation allies and partners keep every-one safe, anyone witnessing suspicious behavior should report it using iReport, a theater-wide reporting system for Sol-diers, civilians, contractors and family members in Europe. The system is avail-able online at http://www.eur.army.mil/iReport/ and as a mobile app.

To report an imminent threat or crime in progress, please immediately contact the military police office by dialing DSN 114, or reach host-nation law enforce-ment by dialing commercial in Germany or Netherlands: 112; in Italy: 112 or 118; or in Belgium: 112 or 101.

May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

Opinion & Policy

May is Asian Pacific American Heri-tage Month, a celebration of Asians and Pacific Islanders in the United States.

A rather broad term, Asian/Pacific en-compasses all of the Asian continent and the Pacific islands of Melanesia (New Guinea, New Caledonia, Vanuatu, Fiji and the Solomon Islands), Micronesia (Marianas, Guam, Wake Island, Palau, Marshall Islands, Kiribati, Nauru and the Federated States of Micronesia) and Polynesia (New Zealand, Hawaiian Is-lands, Rotuma, Midway Islands, Samoa, American Samoa, Tonga, Tuvalu, Cook Islands, French Polynesia and Easter Is-land).

Like most commemorative months, Asian Pacific American Heritage Month originated with Congress. In 1977, Rep-resentative Frank Horton of New York introduced House Joint Resolution 540 to proclaim the first 10 days in May as Pacific/Asian American Heritage Week.

In the same year, Senator Daniel In-ouye introduced a similar resolution, Senate Joint Resolution 72. Neither of these resolutions passed, so in June 1978, Horton introduced House Joint Resolu-

tion 1007. The resolution proposed that the President should “proclaim a week, which is to include the seventh and 10th of the month, during the first 10 days in May of 1979 as ‘Asian Pacific American Heritage Week.’” This joint resolution was passed by the House and Senate and was signed by President Jimmy Carter October 5, 1978.

The law amended the original language of the bill and directed the President to issue a proclamation for the “seven-day period beginning May 4, 1979, as ‘Asian Pacific American Heritage Week.’”

In 1990, Congress passed a new law that expanded the observance to a month that year. In 1992, the monthlong obser-vance was designated as an annual event: May as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.

May was chosen to commemorate the immigration of the first Japanese to the United States on May 7, 1843, and to mark the anniversary of the completion of the transcontinental railroad on May 10, 1869. The majority of the workers who laid the tracks were Chinese immi-grants.

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Volunteers performed traditional dances from Hawaii, Tahiti and Samoa at the Asian Pacific American Heritage Month event on Caserma Ederle May 23. The event took place at the Golden Lion. (Photo by Laura Kreider, VMC Public Affairs Office)


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U.S. Army Europe CommanderLt. Gen. Ben Hodges

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Army releases CSM assignment list

Bavaria set to host USAREUR Army 10-miler qualifier

GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — United States Army Garrison Bavaria, headquartered in Grafenwoehr, will play host to the 2017 U.S. Forces Europe Army 10-Mil-er Qualification Race at the Tower Barracks Physical Fitness Center, June 24, beginning at 8 a.m.

While only Soldiers can compete for the U.S. Army Europe team, everyone stationed in Europe, 18 and old-er with a U.S. Department of Defense ID card, may par-ticipate in the race.

Each garrison may enter men’s and women’s teams into the race. A minimum of four to a maximum of six personnel are allowed to compete as a team. Garrisons are authorized unlimited teams.

The top six Army male and female qualifiers will rep-resent U.S. Army Europe in the Army’s 33rd annual Army 10-Miler, Oct. 8, in Washington, D.C.

Qualifiers must meet minimum qualifying times: for men, that is 69:59 minutes and for women, it is 89:59 minutes, according to the qualification run memoran-dum of instruction.

The U.S. Army 10-Miler is the third largest 10-mile road race in the world. The race course begins and ends at the Pentagon in Arlington, Va., and runs through the National Mall in Washington.

The Army-level race is organized by the U.S. Army Military District of Washington, with proceeds benefit-ing Army Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation, a comprehensive network of support and leisure ser-vices designed to enhance the lives of Soldiers and their families.

by Nathan T. Van Schaik USAG Bavaria Public Affairs Office

Participants at the U.S. Forces Europe Army 10-Miler Qualification Race at Tower Barracks in Grafenwoehr, Germany. U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria, headquartered in Grafenwoehr, will host the 2017 qualification race at Tower Barracks Physical Fitness Center June 24. Pre-register today or register on site. (U.S. Army photo)

Details about the Army 10-Miler are available at www.armytenmiler.com.

Troop billets in Grafenwoehr are available on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, contact the USAG Bavaria Recreation Division at DSN 475-9024, comm. +49 964-183-9024.

For those who prefer to reserve a room at Army lodg-

ing at Grafenwoehr’s Tower Barracks, call DSN 475-1700, comm. +49 964-19-3640. Reserve a room in Army lodging in Vilseck at Rose Barracks’ Kristal Inn by calling DSN 476-1700, comm. +49 966-283-1700. Pre-register at https://grafenwoehr.armymwr.com. Indi-vidual and team registration forms are available at the 10-Miler Qualification page.

PENTAGON, Washington — The Ser-geant Major of the Army announces the following Sergeants Major assignments:

Command Sergeant Major Marco A. Torres, 13th Expeditionary Sustain-ment Command, Fort Hood, Texas, to Command Sergeant Major, Mission and Installation Contracting Command, Joint Base San Antonio, Texas.

Command Sergeant Major Walter A. Tagalicud, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga., to Command Sergeant Ma-jor, I Corps, Joint Base Lewis McChord, Wash.

Sergeant Major Maurice V. Chaplin, G3, 8th Theater Sustainment Command, Fort Shafter, Hawaii, to Command Ser-geant Major, 19th Expeditionary Sustain-ment Command, Camp Henry, Korea.

Command Sergeant Major Frank C. Gutierrez, 5th Signal Command, Wies-baden, Germany, to Command Sergeant Major, Research, Development and En-

gineering Command, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md.

Command Sergeant Major Chris-topher G. Gilpin, United States Army Africa, Vicenza, Italy, to Sergeant Major, Headquarters Department of the Army Inspector General, Washington.

Command Sergeant Major Michael A. Crosby, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colo., to Command Sergeant Major, III Corps, Fort Hood, Texas.

Command Sergeant Major David Gibbs, United States Army John F. Ken-nedy Special Warfare Center and School, Fort Bragg, N.C., to Command Sergeant Major, Special Operations Joint Task Force - Afghanistan.

Command Sergeant Major Curtis Arrowsmith, 5th Special Forces Group, Fort Campbell, Ky., to Command Ser-geant Major, United States Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School, Fort Bragg, N.C.

AFN: Serving overseas American military community for 75 years

FORT MEADE, Md. — The American Forces Network provides U.S. military service members, Department of De-fense civilians and their families over-seas force protection information and a touch of home with radio and television entertainment, news and sports.

Armed Forces Radio service began May 26, 1942. Since then, America’s military broadcast network has operated under many different names.

AFN followed American warriors wherever they served. Today, the over-seas military audience we serve knows us simply as “AFN.”

While millions of Americans serving overseas have tuned in to AFN for popu-

by George A. Smith Defense Media Activity

lar entertainment, the network has served as a crucial tool for commanders to reach the force and their families, both on and off military installations, with critical in-formation.

During World War II, the net-work communicated mes-sages to American forces advancing in Europe via mobile radio vans. In 1991, broadcasters in the Philippines became a lifeline when the Mt. Pinatubo volcano erupt-ed catastrophically and forced evacuation. Amid the horrors of Sept. 11, 2001, AFN communicated force protection guidance from commanders, regarding additional security measures and threat vulnerabilities, updates on airline flights and travel and provided information on

the changing global threat level. When the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsuna-mi hit Japan, AFN coordinated its radio, TV and social media platforms to pro-

vide real time updates on damage, recovery efforts and ongo-

ing hazards. Following the 2016 terrorist attack at the Brussels airport, AFN Benelux became the American military’s trusted source for in-formation, synchroniz-

ing radio coverage and Facebook posts in a series

of force protection updates spanning attack and aftermath.

Today’s AFN stations enjoy advan-tages unimagined generations ago. Radio is now just one part of a force protection and entertainment triad that includes television and social media.

Once a single channel, radio now of-fers a dozen different audio services and streaming Internet radio. A single chan-nel of AFN television was a big deal a generation ago. Now, the network offers eight.

More enhancements are on the way. Later this year, the AFN Broadcast Center will send out all eight television channels in high definition and field a new decod-er allowing direct-to-home customers to record programs on two channels while watching, pausing and fast-forwarding a third. Sailors serving afloat will get their AFN sports, news and entertainment in dramatically improved clarity.

What hasn’t changed in the past 75 years is that AFN continues to provide America’s warriors with a touch of home, by providing force protection messages, live entertainment, news and sports from the United States.


Need help?Don’t knowwho to call?

Call theChaplain Hotline.

DSN 637-2273 (CARE),comm. 0444-66-2273

Darby recognizes volunteers, dedicated employeesLIVORNO — The Quarterly Award Ceremony at Camp Darby took place at the post theater here May 18.

Garrison Commander Col. Steve Marks was on hand to pres-ent Rebecca Wallis and Master Sgt. Derek Anderson with Certif-icates of Achievement. Each earned the award for their support of the BOSS and Family and Morale, Welfare & Recreation pro-grams, and for planning and executing the 2017 Darby Sexual Assault Awareness Prevention Month activities.

Mark Brooks and Staff Sgt. Ira Thompson were recognized for volunteer work with the Youth Services sports program.

Bridget Lemire and Daniel Bowers were recognized for out-standing performance in development and reshaping of Youth Center programming.

Length of Service awardees follow.Awardees who have served 35 years are Massimo Ferrari;

Camp Darby invests in motorcycle safety

Check your stuff before they

wreck your stuffby Julie EvansClaims Examiner, Office of the SJA

The summer PCS (permanent change of station) season is upon us. There are cer-tain steps to take now to make sure any claim you file against your Transportation Service Provider (TSP) is paid in full.

One important way to protect yourself is by substantiating the condition of your property on your household goods inven-tory.

For example, if the movers list pre-exist-ing damage (PED) codes on the inventory like “SC,” meaning scratches, you should ask the mover to remove the code if it is not correct. If you do not identify the code and note an exception, the TSP will likely deny your claim if movers subsequently damage your property, citing PED as the reason for your denial.

Here are some other ways to protect yourself:

Take photos or video of household goods just before the mover packs them.

This way, for example, you can demon-strate your TV was working because it was functioning properly when you filmed it, and you can show there were no visible scratches or other PED on your dining room table.

If the TSP declines to remove the PED code, you should note any exceptions to the TSP’s codes directly on the inven-tory. Write on the inventory in the area provided for “exceptions.” For example, “the TV is not scratched,” so the TSP knows that you do not agree with their assessment.

Noting exceptions can be helpful if you end up transferring the claim from the TSP to a Military Claims Office, be-cause it shows you had a valid basis for disagreeing with the TSP’s denial of your claim.

When it comes to shipping a POV, spe-cial rules apply. Double check your Vehi-cle Inspection & Shipping Form (VISF) at drop-off to make sure any PED listed by the shipper is not exaggerated.

Also, be extra vigilant when checking your POV for damage at pickup. Failure to note obvious loss or damage before de-parting the Vehicle Processing Center can result in claim denial.

Failure to return to the VPC within a few hours to note any loss or damage that was not obvious at pickup can have the same effect. Here are some other tips for vehicles:

Give your vehicle a hard look; open and shut the doors, hood and trunk to make sure nothing is amiss. If you notice loss or damage, list it as an exception on the back of the VISF before departing the VPC.

Pick up the vehicle in the morning. That way, you can wash your vehicle, which will better enable you to identify any damage not previously visible during pickup. Return immediately to the VPC to report such damage.

Do not settle your claim on-the-spot at the VPC unless you are 100 percent sure that you will be satisfied with the settlement. If you accept an on-the-spot payment upon receiving the vehicle, you cannot later submit a claim to the MCO requesting more money because the claim will be considered settled in full.

Anyone with questions about these or other claims-related issues, call the Vicen-za Claims Office at DSN 637-8831/832, comm. 0444-61-8831/32, or visit the of-fice and consult with claims experts.

Travel safe and ship smart!

Approximately 25 VMC motorcycle riders prepare to leave for a tour ride from Caserma Del Din to Monte Berico and Lake Fimon May 19. (Photo by Laura Kreider, VMC Public Affairs Office)

(From left) Warrior Zone Recreation Aid Bobby J. White, Spc. Grant Adams, Com-pany D, 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, and Sgt. Chris Brito from 54th Bde. Engineer Bn., 173rd Abn. Bde., discuss safety items on display at the Motorcycle Mentorship Program Rally May 19 at the Warrior Zone on Caserma Del Din. (Photo by Laura Kreider, VMC Public Affairs Office)

CAMP DARBY — The Motorcycle Mentorship Program is strongly support-ed by the Army through aggressive cam-paign to promote its values and success.

At Darby Military Community, Safety & Occupational Health Specialist Chiara Chelossi, promoted a full day of safety events May 19 to emphasize the program.

“The purpose of the MMP safety day is to establish a motorcycle-riding event where seasoned riders can create a sup-portive environment of responsible mo-torcycle riding and enjoyment for those who are less skilled. Such an environ-ment can create positive conduct and be-havior and serve as a force that supports the commander’s accident prevention program,” Chelossi said.

The opening event was an informational briefing held at the post theater.

Topics discussed with subject-matter experts included an accident trends over-view here and in the local area, Italian Traffic Code news (such as specific mo-torcycle requirements), and reaction tech-niques, appropriate following distance and separation, defensive driving, group braking techniques, general road hazards and required safety gears.

by Chiara MattiroloDMC Public Affairs Office

Cinzia Siciliano; Alberto Giannetti; Marco Gabelloni; Serafina Afasano ; and Andrea Barontini.

Those with 30 years are Nelly Moscato; Piero Golfarini; and Laura Magherini.

Twenty-five year awardees: Barbara Bianchi; Luciano Laz-zari; Andrea Borghini; and Luciano Tavanti.

Twenty-year awardees are Charles Eggleston; Alessandra To-massini; Andrea Tistarelli; Enrico Tosi; and Bruna Sartini.

The 15-year awardees are: David Newcomb; Chiara Chelos-si; Cristina Tolaini; Maida Bicicchi; Vito Gallo; Federico Vigni; Andrea D’urso; Germano Mule’; Maria Rosa Contadini; and Simone Palomba.

The 10-year awardees are: Anthony Fornicola, Mario Bigongiali and James Fiore; and the five-year awardees are Alessio Caroti and Jessica Dawn Racano.

“Management support and community member involvement are the key to suc-cess in promoting an increase in organi-zational MMPs across the installation and Army,” said Chelossi.

The day continued with a practical mo-torcycle-driving lesson but the scheduled drive trip to San Gimignano was can-

celled because of inclement weather.“I strongly believe that events such as

the safety day, where useful information is communicated and safety techniques are shared between experienced drivers/riders and seasoned riders, serve to in-crease the safety through our community members,” Chelossi said.

Have a comment or suggestion about an on-post or-ganization or activity? Put your thoughts on ICE, the Interactive Customer Evaluation system. Your feed-back will help U.S. Army Garrison Italy maintain the quality of excellence you expect Comments may be anonymous, but please remem-ber: If you would like a response, you must provide name and contact information.Find the ICE link on the garrison webpage,

www.italy.army.mil.


Garrison tests systems, procedureswith Lion Response exerciseCASERMA EDERLE — United States Army Garrison Italy personnel conducted a routine annual full-scale exercise Lion Response 2017 here May 10.

This year’s exercise tested the cooperation of Italian and American security forc-es and emergency Italian and U.S. personnel to react to an emergency situa-tion, which included a simulated terrorist attack to a bus (pictured above), and a simultaneous mass casualty situation on Caserma Ederle. Another simulated event with a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device took place at Camp Dar-by in Livorno.

At left: Italian Red Cross ambulance driver Roberto Marino (center) and IRC volunteer Daniel Chiementin (right) help Caserma Ederle Fire Department fire-fighter Andrea Biasio (left) with a stretcher during the event.

More photos from the exercise are posted to Flickr athttps://www.flickr.com/photos/usagvicenza/albums/72157683892285325.

(Photos by laura Kreider, VMC Public Affairs Office)

Students attend leadership conferenceVICENZA — Top left: Vicenza High School student and event leader/presenter Connor Wilson answers questions after introducing “Building a School Resume” with Kaely Wilson (not pictured) during the 7th annual Vicenza Middle School Mini Junior Leadership Seminar May 5 at the Multipurpose Room on Villaggio. The Mini JLS was a VMS-sponsored event for 6th-, 7th- and 8th-grade students. It was led by the current JLS students and former representatives. The goal of the program is to foster middle school student leadership skills and to introduce participants to the Department of Defense Schools-Europe JLS. The event in-cluded an overnight Leadership Lock-in, with a study trip to a ropes course in Asiago the following day to build teamwork as well as leadership

Top right: Kiki Sibilla, a senior at VHS and Mini JLS leader/presenter, addresses VMS students during the event. Sibilla talked about leaders and leadership.

Left: Participants take a break for dinner during the conference.

(Photos by laura Kreider, VMC Public Affairs Office)


Health & Wellness

CASERMA EDERLE — Tune in to AFN 360 each Thursday morning at 8 a.m. from your office computer, or tune your radio to 106.0 FM to catch Lt. Col. Brian Bender, commander, U.S. Army Health Clinic-Vicenza, and other health subject-matter experts on the weekly “Health Hour.”

The health center will rotate discus-sions on topics which most affect the community.

Some information shared thus far on the Health Hour includes:lBetter access to care. The USAHC-V

primary care teams have increased their appointment access from 16 and are now scheduled to see 19 patients each a day. The clinic is also open on training holi-days.lRemember to cancel any appoint-

ments you can’t keep or are going to be late for. Free up that appointment time for a fellow community member. lFill out that JOES, Joint Outpatient

Experience Survey! Current patient sat-isfaction is at 99 percent. We only know that because patients are filling out the survey. This survey is sent to patients via

Your health hour on AFN radio

News briefsNew vehicle registration fee

The vehicle registration fee has changed. Effective May 1, the cost to register a vehicle is now $30 and €5. Registration renewal is $30.

Mosquito sprayingThe following is the schedule the

Directorate of Public Works will pur-sue for mosquito spraying this season. Please take into consideration that the DPW recommends staying indoors at least one hour after spraying has taken place.

Caserma Ederle: May 31, and June 14 and 22, from 9 to 11 p.m.

Del Din: June 13 and 23, from 9 to 11 p.m.

Villaggio: May 31, June 14 and 22, from 9 to 11 p.m.

For more information, contact the DPW at DSN 637-8200, comm. 0444-61-8200.

Swimming pool openThe Caserma Ederle swimming pool

reopened May 23. Normal operating hours are Tuesday-Friday 6:30-8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.-7 p.m., and Satur-days 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. For any ques-tions or more information, call DSN 634-7616 or comm. 0444-71-7616.

Wanted: long-distance runnersIf you are a runner, the USAG Italy

community 10-miler team is looking for you. Male and female runners, at least 18 years old and out of high school, can meet at the Caserma Ederle track to train with the team from 6 to 7:30 a.m., Mon-day, Wednesday and Friday, and Satur-days at 7 a.m. The team is preparing for the U.S. Forces Europe Army 10-Miler Qualifier Race, which takes place June 24 in Germany. Anyone interested is welcome to meet at the track or contact Coach Huseyin Kara at DSN 637-7680, or sports programmer Ricky Jackson at DSN 634-7009. WIC office moves

The Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Office has temporarily moved to Building 305 on Caserma Ederle (across from the Post Office). For more information, contact DSN 637-7259 or comm. 0444-61-7259.

Employee surveyThe Federal Employee Viewpoint

Survey is now open, and leaders want to hear what employees have to say. This year, cross-Army participation dashboards are provided throughout the FEVS open window. If you have been selected to receive an invitation to participate in FEVS, but have not yet completed the survey, you will receive weekly reminder emails from the Office of Personnel Management to complete

the survey. Any questions should be di-rected to the Directorate of Human Re-sources at [email protected].

‘You Made the Grade’ programThis AAFES program is designed to

reward students, in grades one through 12, for above-average academic achievement. Qualifying students, in-cluding homeschoolers, can receive a coupon booklet by presenting a valid military ID card and proof of an over-all “B” or better average to customer service in the Main Store. Each coupon booklet contains an entry form for the Exchange gift card sweepstakes along with coupons that can be redeemed at Exchange facilities or at www.shopmy-exchange.com.

Summer PCSFamilies that are PCSing with children

currently enrolled in elementary school and who will not be returning for the next school year are asked to contact the school registrar at DSN 637-8645 as soon as possible, to schedule a time to pick up their child(ren)’s records. High school parents should call Paola Battai-ola at DSN 637-8605, or email [email protected], for clearing school and to request withdrawal re-cords. There will be an estimated 300+ students moving over the summer. The

10 days advance notice normally re-quired during the school year will not be enough time to prepare records with so many students leaving in such a short time.

Free glassesThe Vicenza Community Club encour-

ages all eligible community members to participate in the Bright Eyes program. The program will refund up to $150 of the cost for eyeglasses for a child if the family qualifies for free or reduced lunch. Details are on the website, VC-Citaly.org.

Buy back time servedIf you served in the military and now

hold a civilian position, your military time may apply toward civil service retirement. To buy back military ser-vice, you will have to pay a deposit, in most cases three percent of the base pay earned during military service if you are FERS; seven percent if you are CSRS. If the deposit is paid in full within the first 3 years of being hired as a federal civilian employee, no interest is owed. Those who have been a federal civilian employee for more than three years may still pay the deposit, but will owe inter-est. Processing time can take up to six months, so plan ahead. Find more infor-mation, visit https://www.abc.army.mil and https://www.abc.army.mil.

email and regular mail after a clinic visit. Check your junk email folder if you’re not receiving it.lSelf-care is available at the pharmacy.

You may be able to save yourself a doc-tor’s visit by simply stopping at the phar-macy. Pharmacy staff can help you de-termine if you need a doctor or may help you with some pharmaceutical advice of what to take and not take, and send you home with those products.lWatch out for supplements. There

have been several serious cases of bad outcomes from taking supplements.

Protect your liver; that’s an organ you can’t live without. The wellness center can help patients pick the right supple-ments. Call or stop by.lThere is no sick call at the clinic, so

patients are asked to schedule an ap-pointment. Call DSN 636-9000, comm. 0444-61-9508, or visit www.tricareon-line.com to schedule. Another appoint-ment option is to contact your primary care team through www.relayhealth.com (register under your Primary Care Man-ager’s name).lThe clinic has a registered dietitian,

a body composition analyzing machine called the “bod pod,” supplement coun-seling, proper running technique class-es, and much more. Come check out the wellness center on the second floor.

by Tamara PassutU.S. Army Health Center-Vicenza

Soldiers, families participate in 40-mile challenge

by Tamara PassutU.S. Army Health Center-Vicenza

VICENZA — Soldiers from U.S. Army Health Center-Vicenza took part in a 40-mile, 12-hour Ranger Challenge on Lake Garda April 30, honoring the memory of Col. William Darby and 25 U.S. Soldiers of the 10th Mountain Division who died in separate incidents at the lake that same day in 1945.

Joining 200 other participants, Staff Sgt. Cody Hardin and his team of five Soldiers, including Staff Sgt. Dominique Ramos, Sgt. Christopher Gribble, Spc. Mayra Grasso, Benjamin Grasso and Spc. Meaghan Staudenmaier, took part in the memorial walk. Many other service members from Vicenza, Aviano and various installations in Ger-many, as well as civilian U.S. partners and Italian civic groups joined the challenge.

The USAHC-V participants said they found inspiration on this walk while honoring the Soldiers lost, just as they do every day dedicating themselves to ensure a healthy and ready force at the health center.

“It was a true test of mind over body, as your body wants to quit at about 25-30 miles, but your mind drives you on,” said Hardin. His team did drive on — conquer-ing the urge to quit and reaching the finish line in less than 12 hours.

Hardin added that hearing the names of the lost Soldiers announced during the clos-ing ceremony was surreal.

“It made the whole challenge worthwhile,” said Hardin.

A team from the health center participated in the 40-mile, 12-hour Ranger Chal-lenge on Lake Garda in April. (Courtesy photo)


SUMMITcontinued from page 1

During a teleconference with international press, Phiri referred to Harrington as his dear brother while thanking cohosts U.S. Africa Command and USARAF.

“This afternoon we have concluded a very successful summit, which gathered 40 African land forces commanders and four of our partners discussing security chal-lenges in Africa, trying to find ways of resolving those challenges but also discussing the importance of partnerships and how we can enhance those partnerships,” Phiri said.

Harrington reiterated Phiri’s statement, characterizing this year’s summit as the most successful ALFS in history.

“I have to tip my hat to the Malawian people,” Harrington said. “They should be absolutely proud that Africa came to Malawi this week, and with the Malawian ex-pression [that] they’re ‘the Warm Heart of Africa,’ they more than lived up to it. What a wonderful host, what a wonderful people and they set the conditions for a spectac-ular conference.”

Harrington continued, emphasizing ALFS’ purpose is to build relationships among land forces commanders.

“Our focus is long term,” Harrington said. “Developing relationships takes time. It’s something I’ve learned time and time again — you cannot surge trust. You have to build trust slowly.”

This long-term focus is derived from the U.S. Army’s ongoing commitment to strengthening partnerships with African counterparts, expressed through the ALFS 2017 theme, “Enhancing Capacity through Partnership in Africa.”

“As military leaders we have priorities, and my number one priority as the US-ARAF commander is to develop Army leaders,” Harrington said. “Not just American Soldier leaders, but African leaders too.”

Leader development progressed throughout the summit during plenary sessions with guided discussion and regional breakout sessions. Each breakout session al-lowed leaders the opportunity to speak openly about common issues across their re-spective land forces with neighboring land force commanders.

“Given the candid discussions on the threats and the security challenges facing Af-rica, and the experiences which were shared in the summit, my nation will now be better poised to explore some of the opportunities which came about while we were here,” said Maj. Gen Molefi Seikano, commander, Botswana Ground Forces.

A groundbreaking change in scheduling this year brought noncommissioned offi-cers into the forum. For the first time in ALFS history, NCOs were afforded an oppor-tunity to participate and learn from one another through a dedicated Senior Enlisted Program.

The program brought NCOs to the Malawi Armed Forces College to learn about the development of Malawi Defense Force’s Sergeants Major Course, the U.S. Army’s Select Train Educate Promote program, and U.S. training opportunities available to foreign partners.

Seikano said Botswana’s partnership with Malawi has allowed four of his senior enlisted leaders to attend the current MDF Sergeants Major Course.

“I am pleased that the theme of the 2017 African Land Forces Summit, ‘Enhancing Capacity through Partnership in Africa,’ reflected our joint priorities,” said Virginia Palmer, American Ambassador to Malawi, during her remarks at the ceremony. “It is only through partnership that we can, together, better address existing conflicts and prevent future ones. We need each other as we strive to secure our future.”

Addressing Africa’s security leaders, Palmer added the U.S. will continue to stand with Africa not only against terror and conflict, but also for peace, prosperity and security.

Country music star perfoms on EderleCASERMA EDERLE — Country music star Trace Adkins performs for the Vicenza Military Community at the Fitness Center here May 11. A large crowd attended the event sponsored by USO. Soldiers and VMC members enjoyed the country music after the opening of a local musician, Roberto Dalla Vecchia, and a welcome by Col. Steve Marks, commander, U.S. Army Garrison Italy. In past years, Adkins has toured such places as Bahrain, Kuwait, Iraq and Afghanistan to visit service members, but this year, he traveled to Italy and Spain. Adkins concluded his concert performing the popular song, “Still a Soldier.” See more photos at www.flickr.com/photos/usagvicenza. (Photo by Laura Kreider, VMC Public Affairs Office)

University singersCAMP DARBY— During their visit to Livorno Unit School May 18, singers from Southern Wesleyan University in South Carolina divided students into groups assigned to specific singers based on the tone of their voice. Togeth-er, the groups performed in choir. In this photo, three high tone singers pre-pare their group for a small performance. (Photo by Chiara Mattirolo, DMC Public Affairs Office)

Festa dea SiaresaCherry FestivalMay 26-28 and June 1-4, beginning at 6:30 p.m., Castegnero, about 9 miles south of Vicenza. Local cherries exhibit and sale; food booths open at 7:30 p.m.; live music starts at 9 p.m.; May 28 and June 4, starts at 9 a.m.https://www.facebook.com/pg/Festa-dea-Siaresa-Castegne-ro-VI-1070587972999653/about/?ref=page_internal

Gary Street Food Festival May 26-27, 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Asiago. International and local food specialties; street artist and music; regional products exhibit and sale. Free entrance. https://www.facebook.com/pg/streetfoodfestivalitalia/about/?ref=page_internal

Festa della Sensa Feast of the AscensionMay 27-28, Venice, about 46 miles east of Vicenza. Sensa is the Venetian dialect word for “ascension” and it marks the day of Christ’s ascension. The date com-memorates two important events in the life of the Ve-netian Republic: May 9, in the year 1000 when Duke Pietro Orseolo II came to the rescue of the inhabitants of Dalmatia, who were under Slavic rule. The second event took place in 1177, when Pope Alexander III and Emperor Frederick Barbarossa signed the peace treaty in Venice that put an end to the century-long diatribe between the papacy and the empire. The rite of the “Wedding with the Sea” used to take place at the As-cension Day Festival. Every year on that day, the duke sailed on his barge to Sant’ Elena. The Bishop waited to bless him on a boat. To emphasize the Serenissima Republic’s dominion over the sea, the festival culmi-nated with a kind of propitiatory rite: the duke sailed to the channel between the lagoon and the sea and threw a gold ring into the water. Venice began to celebrate Ascension Day again in 1965, with the Gemellaggio Adriatico (Adriatic twinning) project that now links the Serenissima Republic with a city or a geographic area that has had a special historical relationship with Venice. The celebration has activities connected with the sea: May 28, 9 a.m., boats gather in the basin of San Marco; 9:30 a.m., start of the water parade towards St. Nicoló Lido; 10:30 a.m., Ceremony of the Wedding with the sea in front of St. Nicoló Church; 11 a.m., con-cert by the Serenissima Choir; 5 p.m. women’s twin-oared pupparini regatta; and 5:45 p.m. regatta on four oar-gondolas.https://www.venicekayak.com/events/festa-della-sensa-2017/

Out & About All listings compiled by Anna Terracino


Notte RossaRed NightMay 27, from 8 p.m., Marostica, Piazza Castello and nearby streets, about 18 miles north of Vicenza. Food booths, exhibit and sale of local cherries; entertain-ment with music and jugglers. Free entry. https://www.facebook.com/pg/NotteRossaMarostica/about/?ref=page_internal

Mezza maratona al chiaro di lunaMoonlight Half MarathonMay 27, Jesolo. This 21 km half marathon starts from Cavallino Treporti (Venezia) Punta Sabbioni at 7:15 p.m. and finishes in Jesolo, Piazza Mazzini. For details and registration fees, visit https://www.enternow.it/iol/in-dex.jsp?idms=1208#.http://www.comune.jesolo.ve.it/moonlight-half-mara-thon-2017

Festa della CiliegiaCherry Festival May 28, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Marostica, Piazza Castello. Ex-hibit and sale of cherries and other local products. Be-ginning at 4 p.m., entertainment and parade with his-torical costumes; this festival is connected to the chess game with living characters by an old myth, according to which the local cherries were planted at the request of the mayor Taddeo Parisio, during the long-awaited wedding of Lionora’s daughter. http://www.vicenzatoday.it/eventi/sagre/festa-della-cilieg-ia-2017-a-marostica-mostra-mercato-spettacoli-e-degustazi-oni.html

La GaloperaNon-competitive 4, 5.5, 7.5, 12, and 20 km walkMay 28, Vicenza. The walk departs from the Madd-alene Sports Center, Strada Maddalene 49/A. Registra-tion takes place from 8 to 9:30 a.m.; the €2.50 includes medical coverage, bib number and refreshments.http://www.marathonclubvicenza.it/calendario.html

Fiera degli Uccelli e della NaturaBirds and Nature FairJune 2, 7 a.m.-6 p.m., Marano Vicentino, Parco della Solidarietà, Via S. Francesco d’ Assisi. Birds and farm-yard animals exhibit and sale; 8 a.m., snake exhibit; 9:30 a.m. truffle dogs competition; 10 a.m. retriever exhibition (Springer and Labrador); 10:30 a.m. agility dog exhibition and free workshops for visitors; 11:30 a.m. bird of prey flights’ demonstration; food booths open at noon; 3 p.m. amateur dog parade; 4 p.m. “My dog and me” children with pet parade with free enroll-ment and gadget; grandparents’ games; local crafts and products exhibit and sale.https://www.facebook.com/caviefiumebrenta/photos/gm.222341501594769/292270384546077/?type=3&theater

Piazza degli ArtistiArtists’ SquareJune 4, 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Adria (Rovigo), Piazza Grotto and Piazza Bocchi. Street artists, old time games; en-tertainment for children; crafts exhibit and sale; local products tasting; food booths. Free entry. https://www.facebook.com/Associazione-Gusto-Italia-no-563261357056424/

Al Bosco delle Risorgive con il Trenino dei GustiFood and cultural train tourJune 4, Vicenza. Choose between a daylong cultural and gastronomic train tour (€38) or a half-day tour by bus (€28). English guide tour available; seats are limit-ed. Reserve a seat by calling 345-930-2084 on Saturday mornings between 9 a.m. and noon to talk to an En-glish operator. http://www.prolococaldogno.it/

VENETO & NEARBY

MARKETS VENETO

Cerea: May 28, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Via Farfusola 6, about 45 miles southwest of Vicenza (about 150 vendors)

Dolo (Venice): May 28, 8 a.m.-7 p.m., Piazza Cantiere, about 37 miles east of Vicenza (about 80 vendors)

Piazzola sul Brenta: May 28, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Via Camerini, about 16 miles east of Vicenza (700 vendors)

Spresiano (Treviso): May 28, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Piazza Lucia-no Rigo, about 43 miles northeast of Vicenza (about 120 vendors)

Treviso: May 28, 7:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m., Via San Liberale, about 56 miles east of Vicenza (about 120 vendors)

Valeggio sul Mincio (Verona): May 28, 8 a.m.-7 p.m., Piaz-za Carlo Alberto and downtown streets.

Malo: June 2, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Piazzale Zanini and surround-ing streets, 11 miles north of Vicenza

Thiene: June 3, 7:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m., downtown streets and squares (70 vendors)

Marostica: June 4, 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Piazza Castello, about 18 miles north of Vicenza (135 vendors)

Noventa Vicentina: June 4, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Piazza IV No-vembre, 20 miles south of Vicenza (120 vendors)

Vittorio Veneto: June 4, 8 a.m.-7 p.m., Serravalle, Piazza Minucci and surrounding streets (75 vendors)

June 2 is La Festa della Repubblica (Republic Day), which marks the day in 1946 when Italy voted in a ref-erendum to abolish the monarchy and become a re-public. Schools and most stores will be closed.

Fiera di GiugnoJune FairJune 7, all day starting at 8 a.m., Asiago, Corso IV Novembre and main squares and streets downtown. Stands will feature a variety of merchandise and clothes; cotton candy, sweets, balloons, and entertain-ment for children. https://www.asiago.it/it/eventi/art_fiera_di_giugno_ad_asia-go_altopiano_dei_7_comuni-mercoledi_7_giugno_2017/

Cherry Festival, Marostica

Feast of the Ascension, Venice


Out & About

For a comprehensive list of festivals, concerts and upcoming sporting events,please see our Pinterest page,

www.pinterest.com/usagvicenza.

TUSCANY

CONCERTS/SPORTS

Guns ‘N’ Roses –June 10 ImolaBruno Mars – June 12 Casalecchio di Reno; June 15 AssagoCranberries– June 12 Milan;June 23 Piazzola sul Brenta (Padova)Green Day –June 14 Lucca; June 15 MonzaJustin Bieber & Martin Garrix - June 18 MonzaAerosmith - June 23 FlorenceDamian Jr Gong Marley – June 23 Rome Major Lazer –June 24 MilanSean Paul – June 27 Padova; April 17 MilanThe Chainsmokers –June 28 MilanLP – July 3 Rome; July 11 LuccaWolfmother + Giuda – July 7 PadovaAnastacia – July 12 MarosticaErykah Badu-Mary J. Blige – July 12 Lucca The Lumineers – July 12 Villafranca (Verona)Elton John and his Band – July 14 MantovaRobbie Williams – July 14 Verona; July 15 Lucca; July 17 BaroloU2 –The Joshua Tree – July 15-16 RomeGeorge Benson – July 17 MarosticaRed Hot Chili Peppers – July 20 Rome; July 21 MilanMarilyn Manson – July 26 Villafranca (Verona)Sting – July 27 Cividale del Friuli; July 28 Mantova Joss Stone – July 28 Tarvisio (Udine) The Offspring – Aug. 2 Rome Ben Harper – Aug. 10-11 Gardone Riviera (Brescia) Lady Gaga – Sept. 26 AssagoBryan Adams – Nov. 10 Padova; Nov. 11 Assago; Nov. 14 Rome; Nov. 16 BolzanoJames Blunt - Nov. 12 Rome; Nov. 13 Florence; Nov. 14 AssagoMetallica – Feb. 10, 2018 Torino; Feb. 12 and Feb. 14, 2018 Casalecchio sul Reno

ITALIAN ARTISTSTiziano Ferro – June 11 Lignano Sabbiadoro; June 16-17 Milan; June 24 Bologna; June 28 and June 30 Rome; July 15 Florence Vasco Rossi – July 1 ModenaRenato Zero – July 1-2, July 4-6 Rome; July 29 Lajati-co (Pisa); Sept. 1-2 Arena di Verona, Sept. 7 and Sept. 9 TaorminaEnnio Morricone – July 7 Rome; Aug. 30 VeronaFiorella Mannoia – Sept. 17 Verona

Motul FIM Superbike World Championship – May 13 Imola; June 16-18 Misano Adriatico MotoGP Mugello – June 2-4 Scarperia (Firenze) MotoGP Misano – June 18, Sept. 8-10 Misano Adriatico Formula 1 – Grand Prix –Sept. 1-3 Monza

Tickets are available in Vicenza at Media World, Palladio Shopping Center, or online at www.ticketone.it, www.vivaticket.it, and www.geticket.it.

BiancoAzzurra – Festa MedievaleWhiteBlue – Medieval Festival May 26-28 and June 1-4, beginning at 4:30 p.m., Casti-glion Fiorentino (Arezzo), at the Fortezza del Cassero. Medieval market; flag-throwers, magic shows; medie-val war music; horse shows. Food booths feature typi-cal medieval dishes.http://www.festamedievale.it/archivio-edizioni/fmba-xvi-edizione/

Sagra del PesceFish Fair May 26-28, June 2-4, and June 9-11, Certaldo (Flor-ence), at multipurpose center, Viale Matteotti 201. Food booths feature traditional Tuscan seafood dishes and are open at 7 p.m. and Sundays at noon.ht t p : / / w w w. s ag re to s cane . com / s ag re / f i / c e r ta l d o /sagra-del-pesce-certaldo.html

Sagra dell’Olio e delle OliveOil and Olives FairMay 26-28 and June 1-4, Massarosa (Lucca). Exhibit and sale of local oils and olives; food booths featuring many local specialties open at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at noon.http://www.sagretoscane.com/sagre/lu/massarosa/sagra-del-lolio-e-delle-olive.html

Sagra della BisteccaSteak FestivalMay 27-28, from 7:30 p.m., Pian di San Bartolo (Fie-sole, Florence). Food booths feature grilled steak and many other local specialties and wine. Open for lunch May 28.http://www.sagretoscane.com/sagre/fi/fiesole/sagra-della-bis-tecca-pian-di-san-bartolo.html

Festa della PizzaPizza FestivalMay 27-28, and June 2-4, Bientina (Pisa), Sports Cen-ter, Via Leonardo da Vinci. Food booths featuring a wide varieties of pizza and local specialties. Open at 7 p.m.http://www.sagretoscane.com/sagre/pi/bientina/sagra-del-la-pizza-bientina.html

Sagra della FragolaStrawberry FairMay 27-28, beginning at 7:30 p.m., in Sant’ Andrea in Pescaiola (San Giuliano Terme-Pisa). Food booths feature wild boar, grilled meat, fried polenta, and lo-cal strawberries with ice cream, chocolate, liquor, and more. Bounce houses and games for children May 28 at 5:30 p.m. Live music and dancing start at 9 p.m.http://www.sagretoscane.com/sagre/pi/san-giuliano-terme/sagra-della-fragola-san-giuliano.html

Sagra dell’ AnguillaEel FairMay 26-28 and June 1-4, Santo Stefano a Macerata (Cascina, Pisa). Food booths featuring eel traditional dishes open at 7:30 a.m. Local products exhibit and sale; bounce houses; live music and dancing at 9 p.m. http://www.sagretoscane.com/sagre/pi/cascina/festa-chiesa-novese-sagra-dell-anguilla.html

Sagra delle Ciliegie Cherry Festival May 27-28 and June 3-4, Lari (Pisa). Local products and crafts exhibit and sale; street artists and enter-tainment for children; a great opportunity to visit the Vicari Castle, in Piazza del Castello. The castle will be open throughout the event.ht t p : / / w w w. s ag re to s cane . com / ce rca ? q = & categ o -ry=&tag=&area=&city=&date=13&page=4&post=45

Sagra del RanocchioFrog FairMay 27-28 and June 4-5, Brozzi (Florence), Via San Martino 6. Food booths featuring fried frogs and oth-er local specialties open at 6:30 p.m. Live music and dancing starts at 9 p.m. http://www.sagretoscane.com/sagre/fi/firenze/sagra-del-ranocchio.html

Balestro del Girifalco Historical ReenactmentMay 28, 5:30 p.m., Massa Marittima (Grosseto), Piaz-za del Duomo. This festival was first held in the ear-ly years of the 14th century. Twenty-four competitors

Bientina (Pisa): May 27-28, 8 a.m.-7 p.m., Piazza Vittorio Emanuele (about 140 vendors)

Castiglion Fiorentino (Arezzo): May 28, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Pi-azza Del Municipio

Cecina (Livorno): May 28, 8 a.m.-8 p.m., in Piazza Guerrazzi and Via Cavour

Montevarchi (Arezzo): May 28, 9 a.m.-7 pm. Via Isidoro del Lungo, and Via Poggio Bracciolini (about 100 vendors)

Prato: May 27-28, 8 a.m.-7 p.m., Piazza San Francesco Arezzo: June 3-4, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Piazza Grande (about 1000 vendors)

Carmignano (Prato): June 4, 9:30 a.m.-7p.m., Piazza Vitto-rio Emanuele II and Piazza Matteotti

Cascina (Pisa): June 4, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Corso Matteotti

Livorno: June 4, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Piazza Cavour

Orbetello (Grosseto): June 3-4, 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Corso Ital-ia, Piazza Eroe dei Due Mondi, Piazza del Plebiscito.

Pietrasanta (Lucca): June 4, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Piazza Duomo

San Miniato(Pisa): June 4, 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Piazza del Popolo

Scarperia (Firenze): 1st Sunday, 7:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.; in July and August it closes at 11 p.m.; downtown squares and streets

armed with authentic replicas of 15th-century Italian crossbows (used by their ancestors) compete. Compet-itors try to center a target placed 30 meters away, on the other side of Piazza del Duomo. On the back of the target is a painting of the festival’s namesake, the giri-falco (gyrfalcon), its wings spread wide in flight. The competitor whose arrow hits closest to target center wins. http://www.societaterzierimassetani.it/?p=1120

Gary Street Food Festival June 1-4, 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Colle di Val d’Elsa Sud (Sie-na). International and local food specialties; street art-ist and music; regional products exhibit and sale. Free entrance. https://www.facebook.com/streetfoodfestivalitalia/?hc_ref=PAGES_TIMELINE

Sagra del Fiore di Zucca FrittoFried Pumpkin Flower FestivalJune 1-4 and June 10-11, La Serra, San Miniato (Pisa). Dinner featuring many dishes prepared with pumpkin flowers and other local specialties open at 8 p.m. Live music every night. ht t p : / / w w w. s ag re to s cane . com / ce rca ? q = & categ o -ry=&tag=&area=&city=&date=&page=6&post=578

MARKETS TUSCANY

Festa del MaggengoHaymaking FairJune 3-4, Coltano (Pisa), Via Sofina 6. Food booths feature local specialties; horse and dog shows; enter-tainment with games and pony rides for children. Lo-cal products exhibit and sale; music and dancing start at 8 p.m. Free entrance. ht t p : / / w w w. s ag re to s cane . com / ce rca ? q = & categ o -ry=&tag=&area=&city=&date=&page=6&post=1750

Historical reenactment, Grosseto


STEAM Day encourages inventors, scientists, artists

Vicenza Elementary School second-grader Jayden Stokes answers questions about her project to District Science Instructional Systems Specialist Ryan Goodfellow. About 600 students partic-ipated in the paratrooper drop, one of the activities of this year’s VES STEAM day held May 19 at the elementary school area in Villaggio. (Photo by Laura Kreider, VMC Public Affairs Office)

by Hope GallegosVHS Career Practicum Student

Vicenza Fire Department Firefighters Luca Pregrasso and Stefano Pretto drop one of the parachutes created by students at the event. Students also participated in activities held by other special guests, including meteorologists, entomologists and beekeepers. (Photo by Laura Kreider, VMC Public Affairs Office)

Vera pops her head through a cardboard cutout while exploring STEAM Day activities in Misty Reardon’s Kindergarten class. (Photo by Hope Gallegos, VHS Career Practicum Student)

Diane Ardolino’s second-graders constructed Art Bots while incorporating the es-sence of engineering and art together. (Photo by Hope Gallegos, VHS Career Practicum Student)

CASERMA EDERLE — Vicenza Ele-mentary School held its annual STEAM day May 19 in Villaggio, much to the de-light of all involved.

STEAM stands for science, technolo-gy, engineering, arts and mathematics. The acronym used to be STEM, but this year “art” was added to include all sub-ject areas.

Students in elementary grades partic-ipated in different fields of study while experiencing firsthand how professionals in those fields work. For example, stu-dents dug up worms from compost, held baby chicks, observed tactical engineer-ing machinery and created art.

The all-day, school-wide event allowed students and teachers to get more in-volved than ever before. Teachers were able to set up STEAM activities in their classrooms, and students participated in activities held by special guests. Guests were meteorologists, entomologists, bee-keepers and Vicenza Fire Department.

Diane Ardolino’s second-grade class built Art Bots — a term that comes di-rectly from their creation. Each robot had four markers on the bottom of their cup-shaped bodies. Students removed marker caps, turned the robot on, and the Art Bot

moves around the page leaving a color trail behind.

“We made them all the same, and then I sent them home [so students could] mod-ify them, and they came back like this,” said Ardolino, pointing to their differenc-es. Ardolino said the differences reflected the students’ personalities.

During the STEAM day, teachers and students were also able to compete in a school-wide parachute drop. The objec-tive was for students to create a para-chute with a variety of materials. The only requirement was that all parachutes must support a plastic water bottle with a half cup of water. Classes worked on parachutes for about three weeks and followed the engineering design process to help aid them in a successful drop.

The idea stemming behind creating a parachute was that VES is a DoDEA school connected to the 173rd Airborne Brigade. When asked how they felt about creating parachutes to drop, many stu-dents said they liked the idea of modify-ing their creations to be more safe and ef-fective, because their mothers or fathers have to use parachutes for their training.

Whether students were able create art with robots or successfully drop a para-chute, VES STEAM day got everyone involved. Teachers, students and admin-istration came together using not only their hands, but their minds.


Parent & Child

May 26 7 p.m. Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales (PG-13) 10 p.m. Baywatch (R)May 27 3 p.m. Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales (PG-13) 6 p.m. Baywatch (R)May 28 3 p.m. Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales (PG-13) 6 p.m. Baywatch (R)May 31 7 p.m. Everything, Everything (PG-13)June 1 7 p.m. Gifted (PG-13)June 2 7 p.m. Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie (PG) 10 p.m. Wonder Woman (PG-13)June 3 3 p.m. Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie (PG) 6 p.m. Wonder Woman (PG-13)June 4 3 p.m. Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie (PG) 6 p.m. Born in China (G)June 7 7 p.m. Wonder Woman (PG-13)June 8 7 p.m. Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales (PG-13)

https://www.shopmyexchange.com/reel-time-theatres/Vicenza.Movie schedule is provided by AAFES.

At the movies

Admission

3D first run: Adult $8.50

Under 12 $5.75

3D second run: Adult $8

Under 12 $5.50

First run: Adult $6.50

Under 12, $3.75

Second run: Adult $6

Under 12 $3.50

Schedule issubject to changewithout notice.

Wonder Woman(Rated PG-13)

Before she was Wonder Woman, she was Diana, princess of the Amazons, trained to be an uncon-querable warrior. Raised on a sheltered island par-adise, Diana meets an American pilot who tells her about the massive conflict that’s raging in the outside world. Convinced she can stop the threat, Diana leaves her home for the first time. Fighting alongside men in a war to end all wars, she finally discovers her full powers and true destiny.

CASERMA EDERLE — The music swells, the dra-ma onscreen increases, and your tears start flowing. Or your heart starts beating faster. Or you feel inspired and energized to act in a certain way. Movies and TV shows can have a profound impact on us as adult viewers, in the moment and, sometimes, for a considerable amount of time afterwards.

Children and adolescents are by no means immune to this; in fact, they can be even more suscepti-ble than adults are to the messages media send and the feelings they invoke. For example, numerous studies sug-gest that scary or violent media content – even TV news – can result in higher levels of anxiety for children. For a num-ber of reasons, including anxiety, children’s me-dia exposure can also affect their sleep. In gen-eral, watching scary or violent media can make children feel that the world is a scary, violent place. Watching media that portray people in stereotypical roles can strengthen those stereotypes. Seeing lots of commercials for high-sugar, high-calo-rie, low-nutrition food can influence children’s expec-tations of what a “normal,” healthy diet is. And the list of ways that media can influence what children do and how they think goes on and on.

Now, put that powerful storytelling influence togeth-er with difficult real-life topics and you may step into something truly explosive. That’s exactly what has hap-pened with the recent Netflix series, “13 Reasons Why.”

The show, based on a novel by the same name, fol-lows high schooler Clay Jensen as he listens to 13 tapes recorded by his friend and classmate Hannah Baker be-fore she committed suicide. Each tape details one rea-son that she says led her to make such a drastic move.

There are many realistic and disturbing scenes that get

played out in graphic detail, including a sexual assault, a fatal car crash, and the suicide act itself. Much research has already pointed to how much certain kinds of media exposure of suicide can bring on “copycat” behavior. Unfortunately, “13 Reasons Why” uses some of the exact storytelling methods and gives some of the exact messages that experts say can be extremely dangerous for people with suicidal ideations. That’s why so many mental health professionals, school personnel, and oth-ers who care about adolescents have been very loud in voicing their concerns about this series.

Because of that concern, teenagers who have consid-ered suicide or who are struggling with suicid-al thoughts should not watch the show – it’s just too powerful. Instead, provide them with the help and support they need to get through dif-ficult times. However, that’s not to say that all people should avoid the series altogether. The message is simply that given the extremely sen-sitive topic, it’s more important than ever to follow some common

sense general guidelines for using media wisely. Those guidelines include:

Be aware of what your children and teens are watch-ing. If you don’t know what they are being exposed to, there’s no way you can step in and make sure your voice is heard.

Even better, watch together! Particularly for difficult material, watching together can be an important protec-tive factor. If your teenagers just don’t want to watch with you, make sure at least that they’re not watching alone and that they’re not binge watching. It can be im-portant to watch with a trusted, supportive companion, and to come up for air sometimes to get a bit of a reality check.

Keep the lines of discussion wide open. Whether you watch with them or not, you know what they’re watch-ing, so now you can talk to them about it. Ask them how they relate to what they’ve seen. Do they think it’s real-

istic? Why or why not? Tell them how you feel about it. Invite questions and be open to listening.

Transform everything into an opportunity for learn-ing. Through open, honest discussion, you’ll learn more about what’s going on inside your child’s or teen’s head. And, they can learn about your family’s values, about resources available to them, about multiple perspec-tives, problem solving, and much, much more. What’s more, by keeping discussion open, honest, and respect-ful, they will also learn to feel safe coming to you when they have a problem.

Speaking of not going it alone and using media as a launching pad for discussion, look out for details on an upcoming initiative from Sandra Class, Army Substance Abuse Prevention program manager. Through a brown bag lunch series, community members can watch the “13 Reasons Why” series together in a safe and sup-portive space. Afterwards, viewers can participate in a discussion about the issues the show brings up and learn about local community resources to help prevent sui-cide. Stay tuned for details on this unique opportunity.

Today’s media include incredibly appealing and in-finitely powerful tools. Use them wisely so they work for you, not against you.

Check out the following resources for handling “13 Reasons Why” and for managing media in general.

The JED Foundation: https://www.jedfoundation.org/13-reasons-jed-point-view/

National Association of School Psychologists: http://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/re-sources/school-safety-and-crisis/preventing-youth-sui-cide/13-reasons-why-netflix-series-considera-tions-for-educators

Common Sense Media: www.commonsense.org and https://www.commonsensemedia.org/blog/5-conversa-tions-to-have-with-your-teens-after-13-reasons-why#

Common Sense Education: https://www.common-sense.org/education/blog/what-teachers-need-to-know-about-13-reasons-why

VanderBorght is a Child Development Specialist/Media Educator and Family Advocacy Program Parent-Child Educator and Emer-gency Placement Coordinator for U.S. Army Garrison Italy.

Helping children cope when stories onscreen affect real lifeBy Mieke VanderBorghtContributor

Commemorating the100th anniversary of World War I

Notable dates

•May 26, 1917: President Wilson and Secretary of War Baker appointed Maj. Gen. John J. Pershing as Commander in Chief, American Expeditionary Force (AEF).

•May 28, 1917: Maj. Gen. John J. Pershing and his staff (190 soldiers and civilians) sailed for Europe on the steamer SS Baltic.

•Between April 6 and May 31, 1917: 1,308 American military personnel for the AEF arrived in France.

•June 5, 1917: More than nine million American males aged 21 to 30 years signed up for the draft on National Registration Day at 4,000 local draft boards. Almost 10 percent of the U.S. Congress voted against the draft, but less than three percent of American youth failed to register.

•June 5, 1917: the 1st Aeronautical Detachment ar-rived in France; this was the first combat unit of U.S. Navy to arrive in France.

(Compiled by Gary Hyde, Outlook contributor)


Family & MWR

English as a Second LanguageMondays, 2-4 p.m.Fridays, 9 a.m.-noonACS Bldg. 108, Caserma EderleEnglish as a Second Language introduc-es clients to the fundamentals of the En-glish language. Registration is ongoing. For more information, call DSN 634-7500, comm. 0444-71-7500.

Coupon TuesdayMay 30, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.ACS Bldg. 108, Caserma EderleEvery Tuesday, stop by ACS to start sav-ing on your grocery bill. Visitors may pick up coupons to take home, enjoy fresh coffee, and make new friends.

Financial Fitness CourseMay 30 and June 6, 13, 20 & 279-11 a.m.ACS Bldg. 108, Caserma EderleThis course will assist participants in taking control of their money through personal financial management and planning. Develop a realistic budget; learn how to pay down debt and how credit works; improve your credit score; and save for the future. Register at least one day before class date by calling DSN 634-8634, comm. 0444-71-8634.

Introduction to theBlended Retirement SystemMay 31 and June 7 & 14, 10-11 a.m.ACS Bldg. 108, Caserma EderleThe ACS Personal Financial Counselor will present a slide show breaking down the key components of the Blended Re-tirement System (BRS). If you have had the required class (or not) and you are still scratching your head, this will give you a chance review the main points and ask questions. Register by calling DSN 634-7500 or comm. 0444-71-7500.

Romp-N-Stomp PlaygroundMay 31 and June 7, 14, 21 & 2810-11:30 a.m.Bldg. 395, Caserma EderleEvery Wednesday (except major hol-idays) Romp-N-Stomp playgroup is a time for learning through play. If you have children ages 0-3 years, come along to this weekly playgroup. Working parents are encouraged to drop in and

spend time with their families during their lunch hour. Children can enjoy playing, arts and crafts, circle time, read-ing and more.

Fill your ToolboxJune 8, 1:15-2:15 .pm.Elementary/Middle School Atrium, VillaggioExceptional Family Member Program and Family Advocacy welcome par-ents and youth, elementary and middle school, to come and make a craft to use as a tool in their emotion regulation toolbox. Learn about managing emo-tions through arts and crafts. The class is free. Learn about stress and anger man-agement and about resources. No regis-tration required. Vicenza Writer’s GroupJune 1 & 15, noon-2 p.m.Post library, Caserma EderleAll writers are welcome! The goal of this writing group is for it to be a safe place of collaboration and inspiration. Activi-ties include free writing, biweekly writ-ing topics, optional sharing, construc-tive criticism, and informal discussion.

Resilience TrainingJune 2, 9 a.m.-noonACS Bldg. 108, Caserma EderleLearn practical skills to apply every day to help overcome adversity, manage stress, and excel in your personal and professional life. The program increases well-being and optimism; reduces and prevents depression and anxiety; and improves physical health and relation-ships. Learn to bounce back. Register at least two days before the session by calling DSN 634-7500, comm. 0444-71-7500.

Adult Chicago-styleStepping WorkshopsJune 5, 7-8 p.m.SKIES Unlimited Dance StudioCaserma EderleStepping is a great way to get in shape while learning a new skill. The adult dance workshops focus on the urban dance that originated in Chicago and gained popularity in cities throughout the United States. Class days are Mon-days for beginners and Wednesdays for advanced. Participants may come to one or all workshops and can participate with or without a partner. No experi-ence necessary.

Warrior Yoga at Del DinMay 29, 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m.$5 each, or 10 classes for $35Fitness Center, Caserma Del DinAll levels of experience are welcome. This class is for those who want a mini-mal amount of chanting and meditation with their yoga.

Vertical FitnessMay 29, 6:30-7:30 p.m.May 31, noon-1 p.m. & 6:30-7:30 p.m.$12, or $70 per month (2 classes/week)Fitness Center, Caserma EderleTake your workout to a whole new lev-el with vertical fitness! Classes are de-signed over a progressive four-week format to help strengthen and condition muscles while increasing flexibility in a safe, exciting atmosphere.

BOSS Morning Bike RidesMay 30 and June 6, 13, 20 & 276-7:30 a.m.Shoppettes, Casermas Ederle & Del DinCycling is an excellent way to get a work-out and is easier on the joints than other forms of exercise. Get a great workout with BOSS every Tuesday morning as we cycle in various locations around Vicenza, weather permitting. Contact the BOSS adviser at 335-696-5672 for more information and meeting location (varies each time).

BarreMay 30, 6:30-7:30 a.m. & noon-1 p.m.May 31, 9:30-10:30 a.m. & 5-6 p.m.$5, or 10 classes for $35Fitness Center, Caserma EderleA low-impact, highly effective, head-to-toe workout that allows both length-ening and toning target muscle groups. Barre is a mixture of ballet moves and postures combined with yoga and Pi-lates. Classes will focus on isometric strength training such as holding your body still while you contract a specific set of muscles. This will be combined with high reps of small range-of-motion movements. For beginner to advanced. Wear comfortable clothing, and bring water.

PilatesMay 31, 10:30-11:30 a.m.$5, or 10 classes for $35

Fitness Center, Caserma EderleAlong with core strength, Pilates aims to improve structural alignment of the body to help prevent future injuries.

Cinque Terre CruiseJune 3, 5 a.m.-10 p.m.$95 adults/$57 ages 4-12/ free for ages 3 and youngerOutdoor Recreation, Caserma EderleCinque Terre is a community of five fish-ing villages along the coast on the Italian Riviera. They used to only be accessible by rail (train) or water. Join ODR on a small cruise to view the colorful villages from the water. Included: transportation and cruise.

Sea Kayaking at Lake GardaJune 4, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., $50Outdoor Recreation, Caserma EderleGlide through the waters of Lake Garda, navigating along the coast of Sirmione peninsula. The Garda moun-tains serve as your backdrop, the histor-ic town of Sirmione as your foreground. Recommended for ages 12 and older. Price does not include lunch.

Wine Down Wednesday:Wine & YogaJune 7, 8:15 a.m.-3 p.m., $75Outdoor Recreation, Caserma EderleOn this trip we will travel to a local win-ery, lay out our mats, and get our yoga on with a certified instructor. After our yoga session, you will have the opportu-nity to learn about and taste some wine. Bring your mat and relax in the beauti-ful winery. Ages 18 and older only.

Silver Mine, Schwaz, AustriaJune 10, 4 a.m.$95 adults/ $55 ages 4-12Outdoor Recreation, Caserma EderleSpend the day learning about important areas of the Tyrol region. We will travel to Schwaz, Austria, to visit the Schwaz Silver Mine, the largest silver mine in the world. Afterward, participants will experience a Tyrolean medieval castle, the Schloss Tratzberg.

Dubrovnik, Croatia, andGame of Thrones TourJune 16-19$495 adults/$300 ages 8-13/$125 ages 4-7/ free for ages 3 & youngerOutdoor Recreation, Caserma EderleWalk the streets of King’s Landing in Dubrovnik, a beautiful coastal city lo-cated in the Dalmatia region of Croa-tia. Participants will have a guided tour of King’s Landing and Dubrovnik, with free time to explore and take advantage of the many sightseeing opportunities available, such as the Dubrovnik Cathe-dral, take a cruise, or lounge at the sea-side.

Zurich ExpressJune 17, 3 a.m.$110 adults/$70 ages 8-13/ free for ages 3 & youngerOutdoor Recreation, Caserma EderleTravel to Zurich, Switzerland, by bus. Once there, meet up with the tour guide for a walking tour of the old city. After, getting oriented with this beautiful city, participants will have free time to ex-plore on their own.

EVENTS/CLASSES SPORTS & FITNESS

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*Editor’s note:This list is not all-inclusive. To view a full list of activities, visit the FMWR webpage:http://italy.armymwr.com/europe/italy.

Spring shoppingCASERMA EDERLE — Shoppers enjoyed the annual FMWR Spring Bazaar at the Teen Center here May 19-21. Fa-vorite local vendors, and some from as far away as Germany and Poland, came to present their wares to the Vicenza Military Community. Those who visited the bazaar were able to taste cheese, wine and olive oil, and could shop for pottery, art, purses and bags, tapestries, chocolate, jewelry and more. The event takes place here twice each year, once in the spring and again in the fall. (Photos by Laura Kreider, VMC Public Affairs Office)

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