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Top 2 AFAP issues hail from Vicenza
USARAFwelcomesnew CSM
Outlook 
The
June 11, 2009U.S. Army Garrisons Vicenza & Livornowww.USAG.Vicenza.Army.MilVol. 42, Issue 23
 What’s Inside
Garrison newspages 2 & 3
CG reflects on Army’s234th birthdayGarrison Safety‘peddling’ summer biking tipsSpeak Out: Did youattend your high school reunion?
Community eventspages 4 & 5
Community Camera: Asnapshot of eventsmaking the news in theU.S. military communityin Vicenza
Community newspages 6 & 7
OUT & ABOUT: A listingof concerts, festivals,markets and events inthe local areaMovie Schedule
Sportspage 8
Ragazzi Hurricaneswin 6-4
By RICK SCAVETTA
U.S. Army Africa Public Affairs
Command Sgt. Maj. Gary Bronsonhas been selected to become the senior enlisted leader at U.S. Army Africa.Bronson, a career artillerynoncommissioned officer, most recentlyserved with the Multi-National SecurityTransition Command-Iraq.“Command Sgt. Maj. Bronson bringsa wealth of experience and leadershipcapabilities to U.S.Army Africa. We’relooking forward tohaving him on board,”said Maj. Gen. WilliamB. Garrett III,commander of U.S.Army Africa. “Hisarrival comes during atime of growth for thecommand, as we build partnerships withAfrican nations and plan for upcomingengagements on the continent.”For the past three years, CommandSgt. Maj. Earl Rice served as thecommand’s senior NCO. Honored duringa June 3 retreat ceremony, Rice nowtakes the top enlisted position at Fort
USARAF’sincoming command seargeant major will arrive in July.
Gary Bronson
See BRONSON Page 2
6 H1N1 flu casesconfirmed at Landstuhl;no local cases identified
New Soldier-dads to receiveadministrative leave, says Army
 Army News Service
The Army wants Soldier-dads to knowthere is a new paternity leave policyavailable to them and spread the word tomilitary bloggers at the Pentagon June 2.The policy, which was signed into law by President George W. Bush Oct. 14,2008, allows new dads up to 10consecutive days of administrative leaveafter the birth of a child.
See TROOPS Page 5Pfc. Tierrine Wesley holds his 7-month-oldson for only the second time following hisunit’s redeployment.
Photo by Sgt. Matthew C. Moeller 
#1. Sexual AssaultRestricted Reporting#2. APFT Standardsfor WTU Soldiers#14. CYSS BehavioralSpecialist Position
LOCAL TOPICS
WHEN I GROW UP
See PATIENTS Page 2Three-year-old Dillan, son of Maj. Shane Barna, 14th Transportation Battalion, finds out what it’slike to sit in a police car and even tried out some of its gadgets May 29 during the installation’sArmy Kids Strong Day at Hoekstra Field. Barna was assisted by Pvt. Richard Born, 464th MilitaryPolice Company, as he talks on the loudspeaker. This is one of many community photos that canbe downloaded and shared with family and friends at
Flickr 
. Visit
www.usag.vicenza.army.mil 
and click on the
Flickr 
icon at the bottom of the page.
Photo by Laura Kreider 
RETIREE APPRECIATIONSET JUNE 12
The garrison’s annual RetireeAppreciation Day will takeplace from 9a.m.-3 p.m. inthe centralprocessingfacility (GoldenLion). Shuttleservice offeredfor retirees andfamily members. Call JackBelme at 634-6467 or 0444-71-6467 for more information.
 Special to the Outlook 
The top two issues at the June 1-5 IMCOM-Europe Army Family Action Plan regionalconference were generated in Vicenza: restrictedreporting of sexual assault by ID cardholders anda change to the current APFT standards for Soldiers in Warrior Transition Units so that theyare not forced to leave the military because of injuries sustained. The delegation alsorecommended the creation of a permanent positionfor a child behavioral specialist for Child, Youth,School Services This issue was listed at No. 14and also generated from USAG Vicenza’sFebruary 2009 conference. Delegates at theconference, held in Weinheim, Germany, discussed83 issues and developed a total of 14.
Visit the U.S. Army Vicenza militarycommunity homepage for the full story.
 ERMC news release
Four “probable” cases of novel H1N1 influenzahave now been confirmed positive among a smallgroup of patients at the Landstuhl RegionalMedical Center, bringing to six the number of confirmed cases there since June 4.All of the patients were at Landstuhl for medical treatment unrelated to H1N1 and sharinga common area. No other cases of the virus have been reported
 
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THE
 
Outlook
Mark Weeks
AFN South
“I’ve been in Europe for 30 years. It would benice to attend. I envythose who can.”
S
peak 
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Do you attend your high school reunion?
Lacy Wolff 
Army Wellness Center 
“Unfortunately, no. Living overseas makes it alittle bit difficult. I hope tomake it someday.”
Carolyn Parse Rizzo
SKIES
Unlimited 
Instructor 
“I have gone to bothof my reunions; it was fun to see people...
George Schmidt
IMMA
“No, because I live in Italy. I asked the membersof all the classes to comehere, but they can’t.”
Bekki Brown-Winkels
DoDDS
“I recently coordinated an unofficial reunion via Facebook. It was the onlyway we could get together.”
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Benning, Ga., as the U.S. ArmyInfantry Center and FortBenning command sergeantmajor. Bronson, a native of Columbus, Ga., has servednearly three decades in uniform.In his most recent role asDirectorate of Interior Affairs,MNSTC-I, Bronson worked withthe Iraqi government to buildtheir police force. He served inIraq previously in 2004 with the1st Cavalry Division. He arrivesat Caserma Ederle in July.Previously, Bronson served atFort Hood, Texas; Fort Sill,Okla.; Korea and Germany. Thisassignment marks the first timeBronson has been assigned toItaly. He is married and has twodaughters.“I look forward to developingour NCOs and Soldiers andsharing my experience withleaders, Soldiers and Africanforces we partner with,”Bronson said. “My family and Ilook forward to being a part of the team and community.”
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either at Landstuhl or at thehome bases of patients,according to Army preventivemedicine and infectious diseasespecialists who continue tomonitor the situation.The Europe RegionalMedical Command and U.S.Army Center for HealthPromotion and PreventiveMedicine have coordinated with preventive medicine specialistsand health clinics at the patients’home bases to interview anyonewho may have come intocontact with them prior to their hospitalization at Landstuhl.“At this time, there have beenno identified cases in the U.S.Vicenza military community andall personnel are encouraged tocontinue with preventivemeasures such as washing handsand staying at home when sick,”said Col. Lorraine Breen,commander of the CasermaEderle health center.“Nobody other than the six patients has presented H1N1influenza symptoms to date,”said Col. Evelyn Barraza,ERMC preventive medicineconsultant.The two initial confirmationswere made after patients presented symptoms consistentwith H1N1 influenza virus beginning around May 27.Four other patients later  presented symptoms and weretested.All of the patients havereceived treatment and areresponding well.
Visit http://www.eucom.mil/  for global H1N1 surveillanceinformation.
Patients responding well to treatment
Bronson: looking forward tobeing part of team, community
Maj. Gen. William B. Garrett III Commanding,U.S. Army Africa 
CG reflects on Army’s 234th birthday
E
ach year we take pause on June14 to celebrate the birthday of the U.S. Army.It was on that date in 1775 Congressapproved the formation of 10companies of riflemen - the core of theAmerican Continental Army.Within a few years of the Army’sinception, the duties of the NCO weredefined, when Friedrich von Steuben’s“Blue Book” standardized NCO ranks,roles and responsibilities for the U.S.Army.From von Steuben’s time to today,the NCO has been known as the backbone of the Army.This year marksthe Army’scelebration of thenoncommissionedofficer. Our Army would not be where it is todaywithout thecommitment of our  professional corps of noncommissionedofficers.Throughout the AmericanRevolution, NCOs helped sustain theArmy - which led to independence in1783.Their sergeant’s red epauletsinspired Continental soldiers then justas NCOs today direct and motivate our Soldiers in the face of difficultchallenges.They lead us through adversity and provide strength through hardships.Often, NCOs are the ones who knowus best – both officers and enlisted,offering us steadfast support and soundcounsel. From our earliest battlesfighting for freedom, to today’schallenges around the world, NCOshave been the backbone of the U.S.Army throughout our nation’s history.The U.S. Army is 234 years old. Asa birthday wish for the future I offer avery simple one: Peace and prosperityto our Soldiers, their families and thegreat nation they defend.Army Strong!
USAG Vicenza Safety Office
Warmer weather means thatmore of us will be hitting theroads on our bicycles for someexercise and pretty goodscenery.While riding a bicycle on thestreet is generally safer inEurope than it is in the States,there are still some things weneed to do to keep ahead of the pack.Here are some tips we can
use to stay safe while we bike:
Make yourself highlyvisible with a reflective vest or  belt and bright-colored, tight-fitting clothing.
Do a PMCS before yougo, ensuring the smoothoperation of your bicycle.Remember that you need tohave a working head and taillight, appropriate reflectors anda bell.
Take in plenty of fluids before you start, and takesome with you for rides longer than 40 minutes.
Always wear a helmet,and make sure it fits and is tightenough to not fall off.
Carry emergency contactinformation with you where anemergency responder or someone else can find it.
Carry a cell phone so youcan call if you need help.
Plan your route and letsomeone know about it. Asimple contingency plan of “Iwill be back at this time, if I’mnot then start looking here,”could save some headaches.
Ride with the flow of traffic as close to the edge asyou can comfortably get. Use
Garrison safety office ‘peddling’ summer bike smarts
the bicycle paths where youcan.
Ride within your ability.Work your way up to longer distances at a steady pace.
Getting out in the fresh air on your bike can be a greatway to get some exercise, butthere is always safety toconsider.
Keep safety in mind whengetting out on your bicycle.
 
June 11, 2009THE
 
Outlook
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Garrison news
USAG Vicenza BOSS
 
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 
The Outlook 
is an unofficialpublication authorized and provided byAR 360-1.All editorial content of 
The Outlook 
is prepared, edited, provided andapproved by the U.S. Army GarrisonVicenza Public Affairs Office in building3, room 101, on Caserma Ederle inVicenza, Italy. Telephone DSN 634-7000,
 The Outlook 
 
June 11, 2009 Vol. 42, Issue 23
off post at 0444-71-7000 or e-mail:
DLUSAG Vicenza Outlook Editor 
The Outlook 
is published weekly bythe USAG Vicenza PAO, Unit 31401, Box10, APO AE 09630. It is printed by CentroStampa Editoriale SRL, Grisignano (VI)0444-414-303.Editorial publication is an authorizedsection for members of the U.S. Armyoverseas. Contents of 
The Outlook 
 
arenot necessarily the official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. government,Department of Defense, Department of the Army, Installation ManagementCommand-Europe, U.S. Army GarrisonVicenza or the U.S. Army SouthernEuropean Task Force.
Submissions:
Send all submissionsfor publication to
DL USAG VicenzaOutlook Editor.
Submissions should bemade via e-mail and must be received byMonday at noon for that week’s publication.The editor reserves the right to edit allsubmissions for style, brevity and clarity.Circulation is 2,500 per week.
 At your service
Sgt. Alexander Jordahl
is the new Better for Opportunities for Single Soldiers (BOSS) president for Caserma Ederle.“I help boost the morale of single Soldiers by givingthem the opportunity to go out and explore Italy andsurrounding countries free of charge or at little-to-no cost.I also help by being the “get ‘er done” guy when it comesto their well-being. Whether it’s something as small as anAC unit is not working or changing rooms because the barracks are crowded—I am here to help, support, and place the tools in their hands so they can have a better tour in Vicenza.”Jordahl can be reached by cell phone at 335-751-8416,e-mail or check on the Vicenza BOSS Facebook page.
Visit the Army’s Web site dedicated to theYear of the NCO at
www. army.mil/Year of the NCO
.
Staff Sgt. Timothy Karnickey
Unit:
Delta Co., 1st Bn., 503rdInf. Regt. (Airborne)
Current Position:
Sectionleader 
Age:
28
Hometown:
Columbia, S.C.
 Years in service:
6
Biggest mentor(s) and why:
Sgt. 1st Class Cheatem. He wasmy first squad leader, and hehelped mold me into the leader Iam today.
 Your definition of an NCO:
An NCO is the expert, theprofessional, the teacher and thementor of all Soldiers.
What would surprise peopleabout you:
That I went to amilitary college and turned downmy commission.
List of major assignments/deployments:
OIF and OEF
Advice for junior Soldiers?
The Army is what you make it.Strive to be the best.
 Your defining moment as anNCO:
Mentoring Soldiers intocomplete leaders and watchingthem grow. They are our military’s future.
Reason for your success:
I stay focused on the task at handand always try to improve myself and everyone around me.
Life’s ambition:
To strive for success in whatever I do.
Motto:
Arrive expecting to bepushed to the limit. Leave withno regrets.
PROFILES OF SUCCESS
The Noncommissioned Officer 
CSM earns master’s, urges troops to take one class at a time
by RICK SCAVETTA
U.S. Army Africa
During a May 29 graduation ceremonyat Caserma Ederle, Command Sgt. Maj.Earl Rice, U.S. Army Africa’s outgoingsenior noncommissioned officer, wasrecognized for earning a master’s degree.His accomplishment comes during theU.S. Army Year of the NCO, whereeducation is recognized as a keycomponent to NCO professionaldevelopment.Rice, a career NCO who has servednearly three decades in uniform,remembers his first squad leader in the82nd Airborne Division walking him intothe education center at Fort Bragg, N.C.,to sign up for correspondence courses.“Back then, completed courses weretied into promotions,” Rice said. “But Iwould also use the course material astraining aids when instructing squads and platoons.”Early in his career, he took a collegeclass here and there. But during his timeas a drill sergeant, which offered a more predictable schedule, Rice took eveningcolleges courses two nights a week, Heearned his Associate of Science inGeneral Education from Troy StateUniversity.While attending the U.S. ArmySergeants Major Academy, he pursuedhis bachelor’s degree. In April 2000, heearned a Bachelor of Science (CumLaude) from Regents College.Rice began taking online courses,working toward a graduate degree. Atfirst, he was unsure of the computer- based environment, but quickly becamea fan as the courses fit his busy schedule.“Taking courses online, you get morestudy material and you work at your own pace,” Rice said. “It’s productive andflexible.”Rice would crack the books on longtrips, early in the morning and onweekends. He now holds a Master of Business Administration in HumanResource Management (summa cumlaude) from TUI University. Heencourages Soldiers to take just one classat first, find a “battle rhythm,” and takemore classes once studying becomes partof a routine.“You have to make a commitment andhave the discipline to stick with it,” Ricesaid. “It can be done.”
Photo by Barbara Romano
U.S. Army Africa’s outgoing Command Sgt. Maj. Earl Rice (seated far right, back row)would crack the study books on long trips, early in the morning and on weekends. Heearned a Master of Business Administration in Human Resource Management (summacum laude) from TUI University during a college graduation ceremony at Caserma Ederle.
Off limits
The updated off-post running policy for the U.S. military community in Vicenza includesthe following:
Stay on main outer secondary roadways and do not use the historic city center 
Do not run or march on the stairs leading to up to Monte Berico and do not exerciseon the church grounds
The park and grounds around the military museum at Villa Guiccoli, including theexternal access trail known as “Jurassic Park,” (pictured at left and above) are off limits to all U.S. military activity.Visit
www.usag.vicenza.army.mil/sites/local/Pol_Let/08-43.pdf 
for the complete policy.
Photos by Laura Kreider 
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