US AFRICOM Family Readiness Group May Newsletter

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US AFRICOM FamilyReadiness Group

HQ AFRICOM Volume 5, Issue 1

May 10, 2011

We would like to recognize Ms. Harmony Hutman for volunteering at the Post Ex-change during the 2011-12 School Registration for the AFRICOM Family Readi-ness Group. By her own generous commitment, she set a wonderful example anddemonstrated the power of individuals to make remarkable contributions to the FRG.

Please know how much we appreciate your time and energy in organizing this event.

For the next week, LawEnforcement and Pond'sGuards will be requesting asecond form of ID for allpersons entering StuttgartAOR military kasernes.

Please advise all personnelin your units to be preparedto show additional

identification as well astheir military ID/Installation Pass.

Kelley Town Hall:23 May at the KelleyClub starting at 5p.m.Open to the entirecommunity not justKelley residents.

Stuttgart Health Clinicwill close in observance ofthe following trainingholiday and federalholiday:

27 May 2011

Announcements

Spot Light: FRG Volunteer Recognized

FRG Spring Fling 2

Measles Info. 2

Duty Passes 3

Drivers Educationfor Teens

3

State Dept. WorldWide Message

4

Military Home

Front

5

The Real World 6

Inside this issue:

Special points of

interest:

AFRICOM FRG Spring

Fling is open to all

AFRICOM Service

Members, Family

Members, Civilians and

Contractors.

Sports Physicals

USO Fathers Day Trip

Mrs. Jani Gamez, AFRICOM

FRG Leader presented

Mrs. Harmony Hutman fromIKD a Volunteer Certificateof Appreciation at the

monthly FRG meeting on

Thursday, May 5th.


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measles exposure, so those travelingwith infants below the age of 12months (the time first measles

vaccination is given) should consultwith their childs pediatrician todiscuss possible early immunization(between 6 and 12 months) basedupon your travel itinerary.Immunization Clinic: Appointmentsare available to Space Abeneficiaries children for DoD School

Measles and Travel Measles contin-ues to occur in Europe, includingBaden-Wurtemberg among the

German population. European Re-gional Medical Command advisesthat the risk of measles to USpersonnel is low due to our high ratesof vaccination, and that you assureyour immunizations are up to date.Travelers to many countries in Europeor Africa may be at significant risk of

and CYS immunization requirementseffective 4 April 2011. Space Abeneficiaries exempt from priority of

care standards for ImmunizationClinic only. Clinic requiresappointment for all immunization ex-cept for PPD placements/readings, fluvaccine, and printouts for school ordaycare.

Measles Information/ Immunizations

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physical will be valid forthe entire 2011-2012school year. These dates

are open to childrenincluding DoD civilians.

Sports physicals will be conducted bythe Patch Health Clinic on thefollowing days: 21 May, 25 June, 23

July and 12 August. Please contactthe clinic at 0711-680-8610 to makean appointment as each approaches;you will not be able to schedule anappointment for June, July, or Augustat this time. It is highly recommendedhigh school students utilize the datesin June, July or August so the

Youth Sports is in need ofvolunteer coaches for thefall season.

If you have time pleasecontact 07031-15-2616 fordetails on how to becomea coach.

parents cost effective choices in thedegree of instruction they want fortheir teen. The packages are detailedin the attached matrix, and includeoptions from basic theory for USAdriving up to receipt of a Germandriving license. Students returning tothe USA with a valid German driverslicense are immediately eligible for

stateside license in 34 states due toreciprocal agreement with Germany.

While the comprehensive program willonly be available in Germany initially,plans are working to extend it to Italy,Belgium and the Netherlands in thefuture.

Judi Patrick/IMEU-MWC/379-6184

Drivers Education for teens in Europehas been an AFAP issue for the past5 years. In response acomprehensive drivers educationprogram for teens in Europe will belaunched in (April) 2011. It is madepossible through a collaborative effortand contract with CYS Services, NAFContracting and the German National

Federation of Driving InstructorsAssociation (Fahrlehrerverband).Development of 4 packages will give

On May 2, 2011, in conjunction withthe School Liaison Office and withBoeblingen Middle Schooladministration, and garrisontransportation office, a procedure was

implemented for Boeblingen MiddleSchool students who were riding themilitary duty busses that departedfrom Panzer. Due to increasedmisbehavior of students on thosebusses, a special pass was created toallow those middle school studentsto be able to ride those shuttle buses.Without that pass, they are beingdenied on the bus. However; having apass does not prevent misbehaviortherefore these passes will berevoked at the end of the school year

in order to reevaluate the system.

The BOTTOM LINE is, parents needto help in this process and reiterate totheir children the importance ofbehaving on the bus where others arepresent. Riding the bus is a privilege,

not a right, and one could lose thatprivilege very easily. CurrentlyDODDS has implemented anadditional activity bus to take childrenfrom Robinson Barracks to Patch andKelley after school programs andensure they get home in a timelymanner. The DODDS activity busdeparts Robinson Barracks MiddleSchool at 1545, Monday thruThursday in order to alleviate thechildren riding home on the militaryshuttle bus.

HOW IT WORKS: Bus passes maybe obtained at the School LiaisonOffice located on Patch Barracks,Building 2347, within the centralregistration office. Parents will need

to sign this form which also includesthe agreement that they will ensurethat the child behaves and whatconsequences could follow if theirchildren are demonstratinginappropriate behavior.

For further questions and perhapssolution ideas, contact Joe Holder,School Liaison Officer,[email protected](go byname is Joe), DSN 430-7465

Duty Bus Passes for Middle School Students

Sports Physicals/CYSS Needs Coaches

Drivers Education for Teens

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The world is hugged bythe faithful arms of

volunteers.~Terri Guillemets
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]


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News Flash: State Department World Wide Message

May 1, 2011The U.S. Department of State alertsU.S. citizens traveling and residingabroad to the enhanced potential foranti-American violence given recent

counter-terrorism activity in Pakistan.Given the uncertainty and volatility ofthe current situation, U.S. citizens inareas where recent events couldcause anti-American violence arestrongly urged to limit their traveloutside of their homes and hotels andavoid mass gatherings anddemonstrations. U.S. citizens shouldstay current with media coverage oflocal events and be aware of theirsurroundings at all times. This TravelAlert expires August 1, 2011. U.S.

Embassy operations in affectedareas will continue to the extentpossible under the constraints of anyevolving security situation. U.S.government facilities worldwideremain at a heightened state of alert.These facilities may temporarily closeor periodically suspend public

services to assess their securityposture. In those instances, U.S.Embassies and Consulates will makeevery effort to provide emergencyservices to U.S. citizens. U.S.

citizens abroad are urged to monitorthe local news and maintain contactwith the nearest U.S. Embassy orConsulate. Media coverage of localevents may cause family and friendsto become concerned for their lovedones traveling and residing abroad.We urge U.S. citizens to keep inregular contact with family andfriends. U.S. Citizens living ortraveling abroad are encouraged toenroll in the Department of State'sSmart Traveler Enrollment Program

(STEP), to receive the latest travelupdates and information and toobtain updated information on traveland security issues. U.S. citizenswithout Internet access may registerdirectly with the appropriate U.S.Embassy or Consulate. By enrolling,U.S. citizens make it easier for theU.S. Embassy or Consulate to contact

them incase of emergency. Travelinformation is also available atwww.travel.state.gov. Up-to-dateinformation on security can also beobtained by calling 1-888-407-4747

toll-free in the United States andCanada or, for callers outside theUnited States and Canada, a regulartoll line at 1-202-501-4444. Forinformation on "What the Departmentof State Can and Can't Do in aCrisis," please visit the Bureau ofConsular Affairs' website atwww.travel.state.gov. For furtherinformation on specific countries, U.S.citizens should consult the CountrySpecific Information pages, TravelAlerts, and Travel Warnings at

www.travel.state.govas well as theWorldwide Caution.

Follow us on Twitter and the Bureauof Consular Affairs' page on Facebook as well.

http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/pa/pa_worldwide.html

- Cesky Krumlov, CzechRepublic--25 seats avail-able- Brussels, Belgium--20seats available

- Day in the Schwarzwald(aka Black Forest)-12 seatsavailable- Sound of Music Tour,Salzburg, Austria-10 seatsavailable

Yodel Festival inInterlaken,

FATHER'S DAY- 19.June, Sunday---PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OFVENUE: "Wikingerspektakel" VikingsFestival at Burg Satzvey Castle--Day

includes horse riding show, Hawkshow, largest travelling Viking Mu-seum in Europe, Music, Viking crafts& costumes of the Viking Era! Sure tobe a fun time!! CHANGE OFDEPARTURE TIME: Departure time07:00!!

Switzerland10 seatsavailable

**Always check yourtour receipt for

departure times...callthe office to confirm, ifyou have any questions!

USO: Fathers Day Trip

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Any man can be afather. It takes someone

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and information. Findbudget planners, housingapplications, household

goods customersatisfaction surveys andmuch more.For more information goto

For Service and family members,moving is a way of life. The militaryprovides many allowances and sup-

port services to assist with your move.All the information you need to knowto plan a successful move can befound using the tools on this website.

Create a personal moving calendarwith checklists, phone lists, to do listsand links to critical moving processes

Www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil/

Last Thursday monthly

67p.m.

Multiple Sclerosis SupportGroupEvery other Monday

10-1100 a.m.

Diabetes Youth Group2nd &

4th Tuesday monthly6-7p.m.

All support groups are open tothe entire community to discuss

topics, share experiences and

more.

POC: Lisa Gregor

DSN: 431-3326

CIV:07031-15-3326

Exceptional Family Member

Program (EFMP)

Autism Support Group

1st Wednesday monthly

6:30-7:30p.m.

Cancer Support Group

Space available passengers travel onlyafter all duty cargo and passengers havebeen accommodated. All available seatsare released, but there is no guaranteedmovement in the preferred time

frame, Have sufficient funds available tocomplete travel using commercial trans-portation if necessary.

Category 5 Permissive TDY(Non-House Hunting) Students,Dependents and Others.

Military personnel traveling on per-

missive TDY orders other than for househunting.

Dependents (children) who are

college students attending in residenceat an overseas branch of an American(U.S) university located in the same over-seas area in which they reside, commandsponsored, stationed overseas with their

sponsor, who is: (1) A member of theUniformed Services; (2) A U.S. citizencivilian employee of the Department ofDefense (paid from either appropriatedfunds or NAF); or (3) An American RedCross full-time, paid employee servingwith the Department of Defense. Depend-ents, command-sponsored, stationedoverseas with their sponsor who is: (1) Amember of the Uniformed Services; (2) AU.S. citizen civilian employee of theDepartment of Defense (paid from either

appropriated funds or NAF); or (3) AnAmerican Red Cross full-time, paidemployee serving with the Departmentof Defense. Unaccompanied travel ispermitted to and from the nearest over-

seas military academy testing site to takescheduled entrance examinations forentry into any of the U.S. ServiceAcademies.

For more information go to

AMC Travel Website

www.amc.af.mil/amctarvel/

Space A Travel for Students

Military Home Front: Plan My Move

Army Community Service (ACS)

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It takes hands to builda house, but onlyhearts can build a

home. ~ Author Unknown


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Army Community Center:

07031-15-3362

Military Family Consultants:

0170-708-0715

Medical Clinic:

0711-680-8610

Patient Liaison:

0711-680-5262

TRICARE:

0711-680-4381

Nurse Advice Line:

00800-4759-2330

Dental Clinic:

0711-680-8626

Base Operator:

0711-680-113 or DSN: 113

Military Police Desk:

0711-680-5261/5262

Police-110

Ambulance-112

Poison Control:

001-800-222-1222

American Red Cross:

07031-15-2812

On-call Chaplain:

07031-15-3079

Social Work Services:

07031-15-2676/2677

Road Condition Hotline:

07031-15-3744

Patch High:

http://www.stut-hs.eu.dodea.edu/

Patch Elementary:

http://www.patch-es.eu.dodea.edu/

Bblingen Elementary/Middle:

http://www.stut-esb.eu.dodea.edu/

Robinson Barracks Elementary/Middle:

http://www.rbar-es.eu.dodea.edu/

To access more information on the

information provided go to the

Website

http://www.stuttgart.army.mil/sites/commander/townhall.asp

Important Numbers/Websites
http://www.stuttgart.army.mil/sites/commander/townhall.asphttp://www.stuttgart.army.mil/sites/commander/townhall.asphttp://www.stuttgart.army.mil/sites/commander/townhall.asphttp://www.stuttgart.army.mil/sites/commander/townhall.asphttp://www.stuttgart.army.mil/sites/commander/townhall.asp

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