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July 9, 2009U.S. Army Garrisons Vicenza & Livornowww.USAG.Vicenza.Army.MilVol. 42, Issue 27
 What’s Inside
Garrison newspages 2 & 3
Garrison commander speaks out out oncommunity effort ineditorial. (Italiantranslationalso provided)
Community eventspages 4 & 5
Community Camera: Asnapshot of localevents making the news
Community newspages 6 & 7
OUT & ABOUT: A listingof local concerts,festivals and eventsMovie Schedule
Sportspage 8
Local runners nab topslots during Army 10-miler competition, willhead to D.C., for national race.
Army medical researchers shareexpert ideas with U.S. Army Africa
Story and photo byRICK SCAVETTA
U.S. Army Africa
When Sgt. 1st Class Gerardo Navarro heard about a U.S.Army research center’s need toupgrade its facility deep withinremote jungles of theDemocratic Republic of Congo,he began taking notes. Navarro, a senior non-commissioned officer assignedto U.S. Army Africa’sdirectorate of Civil, Interagencyand Military Affairs, waslistening to a series of briefingsoffered by the U.S. Army’s topexperts on medical research andmedical logistics in Africa, heldJune 25 at Caserma Ederle. Navarro listened intently asCol. Jim Martin, from the U.S.Army Research Institute of Infectious Disease explainedhow researchers investigatingmonkey pox work under austereconditions in the aging Kolehospital.“When he mentioned how thehospital and its laboratory coulduse refurbishing, that caught myinterest,” Navarro said. “Itsounds like an important projectthat we could assist in, byworking with the host nation
Sgt. 1st Class Gerardo Navarro takes notes from Col. Jim Martinduring a medical research briefing held at U.S. Army Africaheadquarters. Medical Soldiers at Caserma Ederle found insight fromtop U.S. Army medical officers with African experience.See EXPERTS Page 5
GOPHER STATE
Boy Scout Blake Cameron posts the Minnesota state flag at Hoekstra Field during the installation’s Salute to the Nation ceremony July 2. Theevent was attended by U.S. military members and Italian dignitaries, along with guests from both communities as Americans gathered tocelebrate America’s Fourth of July holiday. To dowload and share this and other event photos, visit the garrison’sflickr Web site.
Photo by Barbara Romano
 Watch Watch Watch Watch WatchOut!Out!Out!Out!Out!
Motorists should beespecially careful as theydrive on post during unit PThours, between 6:30-7:30a.m. Monday through Friday.Roads that were previouslyblocked during these hours(9
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Street intersections) arenow permanently open. As aresult, the Chapel Gate isnow open to incoming trafficfrom 5:30-9 a.m. Mondaythrough Friday (not includingU.S. holidays).Also effectivelyimmediately: motoristsshould no longer take theshortcut through the POLPoint, which sits on a one-way street. Drivers shouldstay 20 meters behindSoldiers in formation and notpass Soldiers who areconducting PT in formation.Speed limit when passingSoldiers on the roadway is 10MPH/16KPH.
VA Public Affairs
The checks for $250 to veterans as part of PresidentObama’s recovery plan were sent recently. As part of the recovery plan, VA is making one-time payments of $250 to eligible veterans and Survivors to offset theeffects of the current economy.VA estimates $500 million in payments will be madeto approximately 1.9 million veterans and eligible beneficiaries as part of this measure. To be eligible for 
Some vets receivestimulus payments
See NEARLY Page 5
POOL OPENING:
The Laverenz family takes a final jump intoDarby’s newly refurbished pool before they PCS Italy. SEE PAGE 5 FOR THE FULLSTORY.
Photo by Chiara Mattirolo
 
Grazie all’impegno di tutta la nostra comunità ilGiorno dell’Indipendenza è stato un successoTotal community effort makes July 4 a success
July 9, 2009
Opinion & Editorial
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n quick succession thisIndependence Dayweekend we experienceda series of challenging eventsthat involved our entire Vicenzamilitary community. Thanks toyour collectiveefforts theweekend wasa success onall fronts.Startingwith the Saluteto the Nation pageant of flags Thursday,through the recovery from thethunderstorm Sunday, wewitnessed a total communityeffort for which I am bothgrateful and awed.Led by our senior NCOs, our community’s Boy and Girl
 
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What is your favorite book and movie?
Shaun Kennedy
Family member 
“All Harry Potter books and movies.”
Caterina Zanotto
Family member 
“Juno movie and the Italian scary book collection Piccoli Brividi.”
Vincenzo Disomma
1-Hour Photo Lab
“Movie: Forrest Gump,and my favorite book iscalled Il miglio verde.”
Pvt. Robert Holloway
“Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows. Favoritemovie? Blue Street.”
Sarah Bryant, Kaylee Stoner 
Family members
 Bryant: Transformers movie and Marley and Me book.”Stoner: “Holly’s Heart book and  Ironman movie.”
What could have been a difficult and upsetting longweekend instead ran smoothly thanks to
YOU 
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Scouts executed a superbceremony on Hoekstra Fieldenjoyed by hundreds of Italianand American guests.The placing of the state flagswas perfectly punctuated by theuniformed drummers of theDrum Corps of the HistoricVicenza Alpini Division. Thenational anthems and renditionof “America the Beautiful”were inspiring.The reception that followedat the Arena was a greatexample of U.S.-Italiancommunity cooperation. It provided a congenial atmospherethat further cemented thefriendship with our host nationwe’ve been building together for more than half a century.Even though we had to foregofireworks and an open post July4, our Soldiers and their familieswere still able to celebrateAmerica’s 233 years of independence.The Freedom Fest Thursdayevening provided a good mix of fun and entertainment for allages in a safe and secureenvironment.Before the anti-G8demonstration July 4, those of you in the law enforcement andemergency services professionsensured our force protection posture met our security needs.Italian and Americanagencies worked together toinform our community and raiseour awareness. During thedemonstration you remained onalert to respond to potentialcontingencies.When a violent thunderstormswept through our area that veryevening our public worksspecialists responded with skilland purpose.In Villaggio housing, residentsof all ranks pitched in to clear  blocked streets and drains whilecrews removed fallen tree limbsand dealt with a power outage.You worked into the night onSaturday and were back at itSunday morning.The same DPW roads andgrounds crew members whohad been on-call at Dal Molinrolled up their sleeves and wentto work in the housing area.What could have been adifficult and upsetting longweekend instead ran smoothlythanks to the willing hands andcan-do attitudes of all our community members. It wastruly a joint team effort that wecan all be proud of.My thanks to all of you.
Col. Erik Daiga Col. Erik Daiga Col. Erik Daiga Col. Erik Daiga Col. Erik Daiga Commander Commander Commander Commander Commander USAG Vicenza USAG Vicenza USAG Vicenza USAG Vicenza USAG Vicenza 
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urante il fine settimana scorsodedicato al Giornodell’Indipendenza, una serie diimportanti eventi hanno avuto luogo inrapida successione coinvolgendo l’interacomunità militare di Vicenza ma, grazieal vostro impegno collettivo, il weekendalla fine è risultato vincente su tutti i fronti.Abbiamo avuto modo di constatarecome tutta la nostra comunità si siaimpegnata fino in fondo per lacelebrazione del Saluto alla Nazione digiovedì e come sia riuscita a riprendersisubito dal violento temporale di sabato.Ve ne sono veramente grato.I boy e girl scout, guidati dai nostrisottufficiali, hanno eseguito alla perfezione la cerimonia all’Hoekstra Fielda cui hanno assistito centinaia di ospitiitaliani e americani. Lo schieramentodelle bandiere è stato marcatomagistralmente dai tamburini dellaFanfara Storica della Sezione Alpini diVicenza e l’esecuzione degli inni nazionalie della canzone patriottica “America theBeautiful” è stata fonte di ispirazione per tutti noi.Dopo la cerimonia, il rinfresco svoltosiall’Arena è stato un esempio tangibiledella cooperazione fra la comunitàstatunitense e quella italiana in quanto hacontribuito a creare un’atmosferaconviviale che ha ulteriormenterafforzato il rapporto di amicizia checoltiviamo con la nazione che ci ospitada più di mezzo secolo.Anche se quest’anno abbiamo dovutorinunciare allo spettacolo pirotecnico e adaprire la caserma alla comunità italiana il4 luglio, i nostri Soldati e le loro famigliehanno potuto ugualmente festeggiare il233º anniversario d’indipendenza e,grazie alla Freedom Fest di giovedì,trascorrere tranquillamente e in sicurezzaun bella serata ricca di divertimenti espettacoli.Ancora prima che iniziassero le proteste pre-G8 del 4 luglio, le forzedell’ordine e i servizi di emergenza hannofatto in modo che fossero prese tutte ledovute misure di sicurezza. Le forzedell’ordine italiane e americane hannolavorato insieme per tenere informata esensibilizzare la nostra comunità sueventuali pericoli. Durante la protestaeravate in allerta, pronti a far fronte a
Col. Erik Daiga Col. Erik Daiga Col. Erik Daiga Col. Erik Daiga Col. Erik Daiga Comandante Comandante Comandante Comandante Comandante Guarnigione Guarnigione Guarnigione Guarnigione Guarnigione dell’Esercito dell’Esercito dell’Esercito dell’Esercito dell’Esercito Statunitense Vicenza Statunitense Vicenza Statunitense Vicenza Statunitense Vicenza Statunitense Vicenza 
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qualsiasi evenienza.Quando quella sera stessa si è
Il Maggior GeneraleWilliam B. Garrett III,Comandante delComando Africadell’EsercitoStatunitense, haringraziato icomponenti delGruppo Tamburidella Fanfara Storicaper la loropartecipazione.
Photo by Barbara Romano
 
Summertime food safety wards off bacteria
Law gives military renters moreprotection against foreclosures
July 9, 2009THE
 
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Garrison news
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U.S. Army Africa Commander 
Maj. Gen. William B. Garrett III
USAG Vicenza Commander and Publisher 
Col.Erik Daiga
USAG VicenzaPublic Affairs Officer 
Jon Fleshman
Editor 
Adriane Foss
Photojournalist
Laura Kreider 
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 At your service
Chaplain (Maj.) Jose Herrera is the deputy garrisonchaplain, pastor of the Roman Catholic community atCaserma Ederle and the acting garrison chaplain.“I am blessed to work with a great team of chaplainsand chaplain assistants to provide spiritual and moral supportto Soldiers and families, civilians and retirees in Vicenzaand at Camp Darby,” said Herrera. “As a Catholic priest Ialso pastor the Catholic congregation. And the blessing isthat I get to do all this here in Italy. Anyone who comes toany of our chaplains on post can be assured of absoluteconfidentiality and the best pastoral care possible.”Herrera and other members of the garrison support pastoral team can be found in the post chapel, Bldg. 29.Unit chaplains are co-located with their respective units.Reach Herrera at 634-7157 or 
 jose.herrera@eur.army.mil.
Visit the Army’s Web site dedicated to theYear of the NCO at
www. army.mil/Year of the NCO
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Sgt. Jason Gilliland
Unit:
Fusion Co., 2nd Bn.,503rd Inf. Regt. (Abn.)
Current Position:
Squadleader / motor sergeant
Age:
24
Hometown:
Wallace, Idaho
 Years in service:
5
What would surprise peopleabout you:
My wife got meaddicted to the TV series “Grey’sAnatomy.”
Biggest mentor(s) and why:
My father. He is the mostrespectable and knowledgeableman I have ever known.
Life’s ambition:
To get as muchout of life as I can. To never turndown opportunities to better myself.
Motto:
Never compete for anything but first.
 Your definition of an NCO:
Aleader who knows, understandshis own potential and knowswhat he needs to improve.
List of major assignments:
Recovery NCOIC for 2-503during OEF VIII.
Advice for junior Soldiers:
If you go to PT at 0630 everymorning and do not pushyourselves and make it hurt, thenyou got out of bed early for noreason.
 Your defining moment as anNCO:
Hearing “Jumpmaster,you are a go” when I graduatedJumpmaster school.
Reason for your success:
Support from my wife, CSM, 1stSgt. Turk, Capt. Sweeney andStaff Sgt. Wenhoff.
PROFILES OF SUCCESS
The Noncommissioned Officer 
By VICTORIA AUBREY
Safety Office Summer Hire
It’s summertime and people of all agesare generally more active this time of year.Bike riding provides one of thegreatest forms of exercise, however mostteens around Vicenza don’t seem to playit safe; they don’t wear a helmet. In 2008more than 800 teenagers died in theUnited Sates from bike-related activitiesand none of the more than 800 killed waswearing a helmet, so why do our teensrefuse to wear a helmet?Many teens see this helmet issue fromdifferent directions.“They look stupid, but they are prettyhelpful,” explained 15-year-old HaleyGilleran.Other teens, like 17-year-old Mark Bowman, take a different approach.“Helmets should only be worn by littlekids,” said Bowman. “It’s unfair we haveto wear them, and Italians don’t.”The behavior of Caserma Ederle teensappears consistent with their U.S.counterparts.According to a poll conducted by the National Highway Traffic and SafetyAdministration, only 10 percent of ridersages 13-18 actually wear helmets.According to the
 
Bicycle HelmetSafety Institute, a proper fitting helmetcan prevent 85 percent of head injuriesto cyclists.The Department of Defense mandatesthat bicycle helmets are mandatory for all U.S personnel on military installations.This includes, military service members,DoD civilians, DoD contractors and alldependants.Whether you think wearing a helmetis embarrassing or not, you should makeit a habit every time you ride a bike or conduct any physical activity involvingwheels.It should become part of your life. Andwho knows. It might save it one day.
Local teen talks helmet safety from youth perspective
 Defenselink news
On May 20, the President signed theProtecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act of 2009 into law.The legislation ensures that rentersaren’t forced out of their homes if foreclosure occurs and a new landlordtakes over.Renters in every state now have moretime to find new homes. The new lawgreatly benefits the military, as the vastmajority of active duty service membersrent homes throughout the United States.The legislation gives renters the rightto stay in their homes throughout theduration of their lease unless the newowner is moving into the home or if therenter is renting under a month-to-monthlease.Still, the new law gives renters at least90 days before they can be evicted.The act is one of several laws thatensure military members are taken careof as they move from state to state tonew duty stations.Last July, the Joint Federal TravelRegulation, which defines financial benefits awarded to service membersupon changing duty stations, wasamended to allow the federal governmentto financially support local moves bymilitary members.So, if one of the two exceptions occursand service members are forced to movefrom their home, the government may payfor the move.For more information, servicemembers should contact their local legaloffice.
By BARB SCHNEIDER, RD/LD
 Dietitian Vicenza Health Center 
Whether it’s a backyard barbecue or a meal in the kitchen, food safety isalways important.The first ingredient in food safety isclean hands. Wash your hands for 20seconds with warm water and soap. If soap and water won’t be available, pack wipes for hand cleansing.The next key component is foodtemperature. Keeping hot foods hot andcold foods cold can be a bit more of achallenge in summer temperatures, but by planning ahead food safety is in the“can-do” category.The conditions that are necessary for  bacterial growth in food are moisture, timeand temperature.The temperature danger zone for foods is between 45 and140 degrees F, with thegreatest bacterial growthat 98 degrees F.Keeping cold foods below 45 degrees and hotfoods above 140 degreeswill prevent food bornillness from being thesouvenir from your gathering.If you are transporting foods, keepyour cold foods in a cooler with plenty of ice or ice packs.Uncooked meats need to be kept at45 degrees or lower until they’re cooked.Pack them in plastic bags at the bottomof the cooler so the juices don’tcontaminate other foods. Keep coolersin the shade and replaceice often to ensure safeholding temperatures.When your foods areon the serving table, putcold foods on ice andkeep meats hot on thegrill. Foods can be outsafely for up to two hoursunless the temperature is90 degrees F but less than 140 degrees.In those cases, one hour is the limit.Keep hot foods hot and cold foods coldto enjoy a safe summertime gathering –  just for the health of it.
The temperaturedanger zone for foods is between 45and 140 degrees F,with the greatestbacteria growth at98 degrees F.
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