Dec.

6, 2005

Vicenza mourns
loss of warrior
By Spc. Justin Nieto accomplished in Afghanistan,” said
SETAF Public Affairs Pier. “He was constantly prepared for
each and every patrol.

T
he Vicenza military “He wanted to help out as much as
community gathered to he could with every civil affairs mission
honor a fallen Soldier in the they undertook, in every village
Caserma Ederle Chapel Tuesday. visited.”
Cpl. Matthew P. Steyart, an Pier said the Soldiers of Legion
infantryman with 1st Battalion, 508th Company grew close in Afghanistan and
Infantry (Airborne), made the ultimate developed nicknames for each other,
sacrifice for his country while serving which lead to the creation of “Sunshine”
in Operation Enduring Freedom VI in – Steyart’s nickname.
Afghanistan. “He would never let his comrades go
“Most people test the water first to without a smile and never let them feel
see how cold it is,” said Staff Sgt. down,” said Pier. “He always brought
Joseph Pier, who served with Steyart in out the best in them, and they know he
1st Platoon of Legion Company in is looking down, smiling on them all.”
Afghanistan. “Corporal Steyart jumped Steyart is survived by his mother,
right in with both feet.” Nancy Steyart, his sisters, Denise Lloyd
Pier praised Steyart for his and Cathy Tuggle and his brother
preparedness and professionalism as Robert.
well. A photo of Cpl. Matthew Steyart, 1st
“He proved over and over again that Battalion, 508th Infantry (Airborne), is
he belonged in Legion Company. He, displayed during his memorial
on countless occasions, showed to his service Tuesday at the post chapel.
leadership that he had what it took to (Photo by Barbara Romano, 7th ATC
make sure that every mission got Photo Lab)

Sky Soldiers honored for actions in combat

By Staff Sgt. Jacob Caldwell Gen. John Abizaid, commander, U.S.
Combined Task Force Bayonet Central Command, for actions taken
Public Affairs during a battle May 3 near Baluc-
Kalay in Zabul Province.
KANDAHAR, Afghanistan – Six Staff Sgt. Jose Magana, Chosen
Soldiers from the 173d Airborne Company, 2-503d, Sgt. Jose
Brigade received high honors during Mondragon and Spc. Kirk Schmitz,
an awards ceremony Wednesday at both 74th LRS, received Purple Hearts
Kandahar Airfield. during the ceremony.
Three Silver Stars and three Purple Choay, modest about receiving
Hearts were presented to Soldiers the award for gallantry, credited his
from the 2nd Battalion, 503d Infantry squad and fellow paratroopers for
Regiment (Airborne) and the 74th their actions taken that day during
Long Range Surveillance Detachment the fire fight.
for actions taken and injuries “It’s really about your buddy to
sustained during Operation Enduring your left and right,” said Choay. “Take
Freedom VI. care of them. It’s a very big
Silver Stars were presented to Staff responsibility. We’ve all got family
Sgt. Matthew Blaskowski and Staff members or loved ones, or something
Sgt. Christopher Choay, Chosen motivating to go home to.
Company, 2-503d, and Staff Sgt. “As long as you take of your
Patrick Brannan, Headquarters and buddy… the mission will be
Headquarters Company, 2-503d, by accomplished, and we’ll all go home.”

During a ceremony held Wednesday at Kandahar Airfield,

Gen. John Abizaid, CENTCOM commander, congratulates Staff
Sgt. Matthew Blaskowski, Chosen Company, 2nd Battalion, School Winter Concert
503d Infantry Regiment (Airborne) on receiving the Silver Star The Vicenza Middle and High
for gallantry in combat during a fire fight May 3 in Zabul School will be holding their winter
Province. Standing beside Blaskowski, and also receiving concert on Wednesday, Dec. 7, in the
Silver Stars, are Staff Sgt. Patrick Brannan and Staff Sgt. school gymnasium at 7 p.m.
Christopher Choay, also with 2-503d Inf (Abn). During the The concert will feature the
ceremony, Staff Sgt. Jose Magana, Chosen Company, 2-503d
intermediate and advanced bands,
Inf (Abn), Sgt. Jose Mondragon and Spc. Kirk Schmitz, both
middle school chorus, high school
74th Long Range Surveillance, also received Purple Hearts.
chorus, and string ensemble.
Left: Silver Stars and Purple Hearts are prepared for
presentation to Soldiers from the 173d Airborne Brigade prior
The Vicenza military community is
to an awards ceremony held Wednesday at Kandahar Airfield. invited to attend.
(Photos by Spc. Jon Arguello, TF Bayonet Public Affairs)
2 THE Outlook Dec. 6, 2005

Young lieutenant gets his star Using What God Gave You
By Spc. Justin Nieto it was too late, he bled out right there,” said
SETAF Public Affairs McDougall. “After the event, the chain of The USAG Vicenza Chaplain’s None of this happens in a vacuum.
command looked at what happened and Family Life Office, in partnership with Our faith, in its various forms, but
1st Lt. David Bernstein may have been wanted to award him the Silver Star for bravery deployed SETAF and 173d Airborne mostly our freely chosen experience of
killed in action two years ago, but the Army in action.” Brigade chaplains, is writing a series of our personal relationship with God,
and his fellow Soldiers never forgot about him Two years after that day, Bernstein’s family devotional articles based on the best- reminds us we are not alone. We let
or his actions the day of his passing. received a Silver Star award on his behalf in a selling book, “The Purpose-Driven ourselves, whatever situation we are in,
Capt. John McDougall, 1st Battalion, 508th small ceremony held at his parent’s home in Life,” by Pastor Rick Warren. speak to us of God and point us towards
Infantry (Airborne), served with Bernstein, Vonore, Tennessee. The intent of these articles is to offer God – often in ways that are surprising.
who was the executive officer of Charlie McDougall joined Lt. Col. Harry Tunnell, deployed Soldiers and their family In war we experience the level of
Company in Iraq and related the story of what Bernstein’s battalion commander in Iraq, for members a devotional meditation, depravity to which any of us can
happened. the ceremony and presentation of the award. which they can use for weekly discussion descend. When we lose our sense of
“On the 18th of October in 2003, Charlie The community showed their support for and to hopefully deepen their spiritual connectedness with someone beyond
Company responded to what they believed the Bernstein family by turning out in force connection during the separation. us; when we begin to see ourselves as
was a rocket firing point based on a calculated for the event, including retired officers and separate from everyone else, we can do
trajectory,” said McDougall, who said the even the local chapter of the American Legion Chaplain (Maj.) Jim Sheil terrible things to each other.
company believed the rocket fire was to perform as the Color Guard for the ceremony. Vicenza Community Catholic Pastor When we are somehow in touch with
originating from a town just south of Kirkuk. “The family was very pleased, I believe,” the good that is hidden in each of us, we
“The Charlie Company commander, along with said McDougall about the family’s reaction to What has God given us? are capable of the greatest acts of
his men and Bernstein went to investigate.” the event. “I think they were very grateful that Everything – life, family, talents, compassion and courage. One of the
On the way to the suspected site, Charlie we would make this trip to do the abilities, freedom to choose – the list is things Soldiers are very good at is
Company was ambushed by insurgents using presentation.” long. helping people who cannot help
small arms fire, which resulted in Bernstein’s McDougall said presenting the Silver Star What we do with what God has given themselves. While we might feel a bit
vehicle flipping over on a berm and throwing two years after Bernstein’s death made it us, how we use it, is pretty much up to uncomfortable in putting it in these
the driver out and pinning him underneath. possible to celebrate the actions of their son, us. Each of us in our own way is made words, we are making good use of what
Bernstein’s gunner was also shot in the instead of it being presented during the for greatness, although what this God gives us. When we try to help
back. funeral while the grieving process was just greatness is might be open to others without counting the cost to
“Lt. Bernstein, already shot in the leg, gets beginning. discussion. There is no doubt that each ourselves, we are making profoundly
out of the vehicle while still taking fire and “The one thing I told them was ‘Sir, ma’am, of us is called to live by some pretty high good use of what God gives us. This is
came around the side to attempt to free the there are dozens of [Soldiers] who would love standards, and just how we respond to a way of life for us. When we truly try to
pinned driver,” said McDougall. “Bernstein to be here if they could,’” said McDougall. this call is our choice. When we are living live the highest ideals of our profession,
revved the engine, got the vehicle up the berm “But they’re all in Afghanistan, and I was the in a manner that, deep in our hearts, we we are making very good use of what
and freed the driver.” one who had the privilege to do this. I know know is right, we are at peace with God gives us.
Meanwhile, the other vehicle in the convoy those men would do anything to be able to be ourselves, even though we might be in God is “really real” and each of us
put down the attack. here today. situations that are anything but peaceful. shares in his life. We believe we are alive
“They called a medivac for Bernstein, but “Dave is not forgotten.” To every situation, every relationship because God is creating us, something
that we face, we bring what is deep within we share with all humanity and all
us – our fundamental attitudes, our creation. We believe none of us is an

WANTED
values, our goals. These have a strong accident, that each of us is the
influence on how we face what is going consequence of a thought in the mind of
on around us. God.
While our values begin when we are Some have never learned this, and
If you have any information pertaining very young, we constantly evaluate and suffer so greatly that they have to inflict
to the following individual, please contact develop them as we go through life. How their suffering on the rest of us. We are
the Criminal Investigation Division at 634- we deal with each situation we face not called to judge, but to accept, and do
7723 or via email at influences how we deal with what comes what has to be done in each situation we
[email protected]. next. face.
DESCRIPTION – AGE: 20-30 years, We can also make serious changes in In our profession we are called to
HEIGHT: Approximately 6 feet, BUILD: our values, especially when we face higher standards than the rest of society.
Thin, HAIR: Dark, EYE COLOR: Unknown, situations that are dangerous or even life- Each of us bears a tremendous
COMPLEXION: Tan/Olive, RACE: threatening. These provide us with the responsibility to make the best use of
Unknown, VEHICLE DATA: Rides an old and corduroys. Suspect was in the area of opportunity to take a serious look at how what God gives us, to do our best to face
black bicycle, vintage model. OTHER the walking tunnel adjacent to Pale Contra we are living and choosing, and where every situation with honesty, integrity
INFORMATION: Suspect wore a “hoody” Della Caimperta, Vicenza. we are headed. and courage.

Community
Action Issue: UTEP Payment Notification – deployments must provide copy of orders to on the football field until the other field is up to

Council
Presently there is no procedure for me (the the TRO. standard.
customer) to let them know I’ll not be here Additionally, the TRO will initiate a payroll Response from DMWR: We’ve been very
(Leave, TDY, etc.) for a short time. A bill arrives deduction, at no cost, for military personnel aggressive in our attempt to preserve our multi-
This forum is to discuss issues that affect and if the timing is just right, you end up with with balances exceeding 90 days. Customers purpose field due to the fact that during this
the community. a late fee upon your return. wishing to take full advantage of the grace period past fiscal year our community spent close to
If you have an issue that you wish to submit, Recommendations: Have a form (like the during temporary absences may make $80,000 to get the field up to a safe playing
visit the USAG Vicenza Web site at hold mail form) that you fill out ahead of time payments via telephone using a credit card or condition/standard. As you are probably aware,
www.usag.vicenza.army.mil and click on the so when you come in to pay your bill they can arrange for an online transfer using Global up until these improvements were made, our
Community Action Council link. This link check and waive the late fee. Federal Credit Union (only GFCU members). multi-purpose field was in a sorry state of affairs.
provides you the opportunity to review issues Response from the Directorate of Morale, Customers may request account balances, But even with that said, we have allowed the
that have been previously submitted and Welfare and Recreation: Tax Relief Office billing make payments or obtain information regarding entire high school football team to practice on
responded to by post agencies. There is also a is based on a monthly cycle that begins on the their accounts by contacting the following the field one day a week (their discretion) and
form available for you to submit any new issue first calendar day and ends on the last calendar numbers or email address: their kicking teams are allowed to practice at
you would like addressed. If you have day of each month. Bills are forwarded to each Phone: 634-8663/7080/7905 - Commercial any time the field is available. This gives the
questions, call 634-5222 or 0444-71-5222 from customer between around the 15th of the 0444-71-XXXX; Fax:: 634-8738 - Commercial field less wear and tear, more time to recuperate
off post. following month. Example: Bills for the month 0444-71-8738; Email: [email protected] and our high school teams and post teams a
The command encourages you to identify of October are forwarded on Nov. 15. Bills are Issue: Use of Football Field – Why can’t the quality, safe field to play on when their hosting
yourself when submitting a CAC issue in order due for payment by the end of the month football team practice on the football field? The games.
to be able to answer your concern directly. The (approximately two weeks after having received high school football team has been told that In coordination with the high school’s
command also reminds the community that CAC the bill). A late fee of $10 is applied to all they can’t practice on the football field because administration, this was a mutually agreed upon
issues submitted containing vulgar, derogatory delinquent accounts and is intended to motivate they are tearing it up. They were told to practice decision and the high school teams are welcome
or inflammatory language will not be addressed. customers to make timely payments in order to on the baseball fields. Those fields have many to use the North 40 flag football/soccer field.
Childcare is offered during the CAC at $4 manage and reduce accounts receivables and holes in them and are uneven. This resulted in Our grounds crew, facility manager and
per hour, per child, for children ages 6 weeks bad debt write-offs. This is consistent with six sprained ankles in three weeks. When I asked contracted sports officials inspect this field
old through kindergarten from 8:45-11:15 a.m. business practices. Late fees are not removed the field manager/keeper about this he was very frequently throughout the week. It is used on a
Preregistration is required. Children will be cared for short term absences (less than 30 days). rude to me. His solution was that I mark the daily/weekly basis by our post teams and Youth
for in the Child Development Center, building Military or civilian personnel that will be holes and he’ll fix them. I tried to show him the Sports teams. To date we have not received a
395. Children must be registered with Child and absent for extended periods of time due to many holes and he didn’t want anything to do report of any injuries that have taken place on
Youth Services Central Registration. Call 634- mission requirements (deployment, TDY, etc.) with it. As a coach I think the safety of our that field.
7219 or stop by their location in the Davis Family will not be assessed late fees. Deployment children is more important than keeping the Hopefully this has answered your concerns
Readiness Center. rosters are provided by command for large scale field pretty. Six sprains in three weeks is and rest assured that if any of our fields are in
Due to the holiday break, the next CAC deployments. Civilian employee or military unacceptable. Next time it might be a break. an unsafe playing condition we will remedy the
meeting is Jan. 25, at 9 a.m. in the Ederle Theater. personnel that are not involved in large scale Recommendations: Let the team practice problem immediately.
Dec. 6, 2005 THE Outlook 3

Safety countermeasures for winter driving – Are you ready?

From the Safety Office begin to worsen, get off the road until The seconds or minutes you might save according to the road and weather conditions
USAG Vicenza conditions improve and it is safe to proceed. aren’t worth the grief you will endure if you and by driving defensively.
BLACK ICE – Black ice is clear water that are the cause or involved in an accident. Drive to Arrive
These past weekends confirmed the arrival has frozen on black pavement. It usually forms You can avoid accidents by driving Better Late – Than Not at All!
of winter and the hazards of driving when the below overpasses, on bridges, in areas that
weather and road conditions are not good. are surrounded by landscape or where water
The potential for freezing rain, snow, and icy
conditions can and should be expected over
may be running across pavement.
Black ice commonly occurs in low, shaded
Staying safe while decorating tree
the next several months. areas and or when the road surface starts to
Winter driving can be inconvenient, freeze at night. You usually cannot see this ice Provided by no more than three strands linked together.
annoying, and frustrating! until the vehicle is already on it. Caserma Ederle Fire Department • Wash your hands after handling
These aggravations can be minimized along Just because you have been driving on dry, Available 24/7 – Even Christmas lights and decorations due to lead dust
with the hazards of winter weather if you are clear pavement doesn’t mean you won’t hit a found on most imported decorations.
prepared and, most importantly, drive patch of black ice. Melting snow along the On the average, 400 Christmas tree fires • Use miniature lights, which have
according to the conditions – meaning slow side of a highway is an excellent source for occur yearly. cool-burning bulbs.
down, stay alert and drive defensively. black ice. These fires cause: deaths, serious • Turn off the Christmas lights when
Be ready for the following conditions: FOG – Limited or reduced visibility is one injuries, and over $15 million in damages. you sleep or leave your home.
ICE – Expect icy conditions any time the of the most dangerous hazards of winter Fires are declining every year • Never use real candles
outside air temperature reaches 40 degrees F driving. Fog in and around Vicenza and due to awareness and an on or near an artificial or real tree.
or lower. Although water freezes at 32 degrees throughout the Veneto Region can be very increased use of artificial trees. • Ensure tinsel or artificial
F, road surfaces can freeze when the air dangerous during the fall, winter, and spring. Fire-resistant artificial trees are icicles are of non-leaded
temperature drops to 40 degrees or less. Pockets of dense fog can reduce visibility highly recommended by fire material. Lead base materials
An important place to watch for this down to 50 feet or less. Drivers must not out- departments. are hazardous if eaten by
condition is on bridges. Bridge surfaces are drive the prevailing visibility. If you get a real tree follow children or pets.
exposed to the wind and cool off faster than Keep your vehicle speed and your ability these rules: • Avoid decorations that
the rest of the road. to react in tact in case you come upon a • It should not lose its tend to break easily or have
You should also be alert for icy conditions potential hazard. needles when tapped on the sharp edges.
on roads through shaded areas where a cold In fog keep your lights on dim and turn fog ground. • Keep tree trimmings that
wind can freeze a wet road surface. lights on if you have them. Be especially alert • Cut one inch off the trunk are small or have removable parts
WHITE ICE – Snow that has been for pedestrians walking on streets and country then place in water immediately to help out of the reach of small children. These
compacted during the day and has slightly roads during periods of reduced visibility. the tree absorb water. pieces may be swallowed.
melted will freeze at night. Usually this white School children walk on the secondary • A six foot tree will use one gallon • Dispose of the tree properly.
ice can be seen on the road. roads in the early morning hours and early of water every two days. (Never burn it in the fireplace.)
When traveling on white ice, drive very afternoons – be alert for them. • Check water level daily. Report Fires immediately to the Caserma
slowly. Make sure you have chains if you plan Most everyone lives within 10 miles of • Keep the tree away from floor Ederle Fire Department by calling 634-8911
a trip to the mountains. If you get stuck in the Caserma Ederle. If you speed during hazardous heaters, fireplaces, or other heat sources. or 0444-718-911. Caserma Ederle Fire
snow and don’t have chains you may be fined conditions, or anytime for that matter, you are For all Christmas trees: Department is available 24/7 – even
and will have to pay a towing fee as well. increasing your chances of being involved in • Use only UL-approved lights, and Christmas!
If you don’t have chains and the conditions a vehicle related accident.

Purple Hearts
awarded
Purple Heart recipient Staff Sgt.
Michael Welch, left, stands with his
wife and son and fellow Soldier,
combat engineer and now Purple
Heart recipient, Pfc. Dustin Muse,
during an award ceremony held Nov.
23 at the 1st Battalion, 508th Infantry
(Airborne) headquarters building.
Both Soldiers were awarded the
medal for receiving wounds from
enemy fire in Afghanistan. Welch
was assisting a vehicle hit by an
improvised explosive device when
another exploded close to him. Muse
was in a vehicle hit directly by an
explosive device detonated by a
cellular phone. Both Soldiers have
recovered
from their injuries.
(Photo by Spc. Justin Nieto,
SETAF Public Affairs)

The ing 34 on Caserma Ederle in Vice-

Outlook
Dec. 6, 2005 Vol. 38, Issue 48
nza, Italy. DSN 634-7000, FAX 634-
7543, civilian telephone 0444-71-
7000, fax 0444-717-543.
Email: [email protected].
The Outlook is published weekly
SETAF Commander b y t h e USAG Vicenza PAO, U n i t
Maj. Gen. Jason Kamiya 31401, Box 10, APO AE 09630. It is
printed by Centro Stampa Editoriale
SETAF Rear Commander SRL, Grisignano (VI) 0444-414-303.
Maj. Gen. David T. Zabecki Editorial publication is an autho-
rized section for members of the
USAG Vicenza Commander/Publisher U.S. Army overseas. Contents of
Col. Virgil S. L. Williams the Outlook are not necessarily the
official views of, or endorsed by,
Editor the U.S. government, Department
Ms. Kelli Covlin of Defense, Department of the
A r m y, I n s t a l l a t i o n M a n a g e m e n t
Agency-Europe, U.S. Army Garrison
The Outlook is an unofficial publi- Vicenza or the U.S. Army Southern
cation authorized and provided by AR European Task Force.
360-1. All editorial content of the Out- The editor reserves the right to
look is prepared, edited, provided and edit all submissions for style, brev-
approved by the U.S. Army Garrison ity and clarity.
Vicenza Public Affairs Office in Build- Circulation is 2,500.
4 THE Outlook Dec. 6, 2005

Italian soldiers brush up skills with Americans

Spc. Christopher Gomez, U. S. Army Health Clinic Vicenza, and Primo
Caporal Maggiore Maurizio Usai from the 152d Regiment, Brigata
Sassari, Sardinia, take part in the joint Close Combat Course held at
the Luna Bubble on Caserma Ederle last week. Usai is one of the 12
Italian Soldiers who participated in the 40-hour course. The Italian
regiment is getting ready to deploy to Iraq in the near future. According
to tradition, the history of this Italian brigade is long and heroic since
they moved from the island to defend Italy during World War I. In
more recent times, the soldiers have taken part in NATO missions
including Bosnia, Kosovo, and currently Iraq.
“This course has been planned to teach some techniques to some
Soldiers, so when they go back to their unit they can train their
colleagues,” said Italian Army Sgt. Maj. Ennio Zavagno, SETAF G-3,
who organized the courses along with coworker Sgt. Maj. Sergio
Bondielli. “I am very proud to work with Americans because we work
together almost everywhere.
“The idea of this training became reality thanks to the Italian military
personnel of G-3 Training and the great support of the instructors,
Sgt. [Monte] Massey for the Close Combat Course, and also the
instructors for the Combat Lifesaver Course, Roy Visona’, Max
Scudeler and their commander, Col. [Bradley] Harper.”
Below: Sgt. Monte Massey, HHC, 2nd Battalion, 503d Infantry (ABN)
teaches the Italian and American Soldiers some techniques during
the Close Combat Course in the Luna Bubble. A total of 33 Soldiers,
21 Americans and 12 Italians, participated in the course.
“It’s the first time I have done a formal class with the Italians,” said
Massey. “This is the most excited group of guys I have seen in a long
time. They enjoyed fighting; they enjoyed the competition and being
warriors for a week.”

A health clinic
A health clinic paramedic, center,
paramedic checks “patient”
supervises some of Caporal Maggiore Scelto
the 21 members of Giorgio Marcucci who
the 152d Regiment, sits while Caporal
Sassari Brigade, Maggiore Scelto Alessio
that participated in Mucelli holds an IV.
the five-day Combat Combat Lifesaver is
Lifesaver Course new in the Italian Army,
held on Caserma explained one of the
Ederle. In the participants in the
picture, the Italian course, Primo Caporal
Soldiers learn the Maggiore Luca Mureu.
immobilization of a “The experience with
patient and air-way the American team was
management. really positive and rich
with information,” said
Mureu. “During the
course we were asking
Primo Caporal
all sorts of questions,
Maggiore Roberto
but we always found a
Soru, is transferred to
very professional
a military ambulance
response from the
after receiving first aid
instructors.”
on the field.
Good preparation by the
During the five-day
American staff may
course, the attendants
have been part of the
learned skills including
successful result since
giving intravenous
at the end of the course, all the participants
injections and treating
passed their final tests.
amputations.
“In the medical field, there is always something
At the end of the class,
new to learn including techniques, therapies
they completed a
and equipment,” said Scudeler, one of the two
written test with
instructors for the course. Scudeler has been
questions pertaining to
working in this field for the past 21 years.
the classwork.
“During the course, we talked about all the
experiences that we have, and we saw how
interested they [participants] were in learning.”

Left: Sgt. Maj. Ennio Zavagno (right), SETAF G-3

Training, helps translate while Primo Caporal
Maggiore Roberto Soru acts as an injured
Soldier waiting to receive assistance from his
unit after being “attacked” in a scenario during
the Combat Lifesaver Course.
Dec. 6, 2005 THE Outlook 5

Making Soldiers better through science

Story and photo been the indirect success of men like the world through their own Internet. And the only way to do that is to although still in the developmental
By Spc. Justin Nieto Michael Golden, the SETAF science SETAF was one of the first European talk to the “boots on the ground” and stages, and was willing to let the 173d
SETAF Public Affairs advisor. units to get that technology.” get the feedback from the troops. Airborne Brigade get the first crack
“I was able, in the early days of This technology is just one “One of the first things you do is at testing it out.
The equipment and vehicles many my career, to get the [joint task force] example of what Golden, along with get embedded,” said Golden. “You go “If there is a war going on, and
Soldiers now use to fight today’s a piece of computer software called his counterparts all over the world, out and watch how the JTF operates, you’re deploying, then you have
battles were once thought of a science the Defense Collaborative Tool do for their respective commands; how the D Battery guys operate their people’s attention,” said Golden
fiction, instead of science fact. Suite,” said Golden, who has been finding any kind of equipment and howitzers and so forth.” about how difficult it is to obtain the
The successes of these with SETAF for six years. “This allows technology that would make their Not only does he observe, but equipment for the Soldiers. The
technologies in the battlefield have them to collaborate with any one in units better. Golden also interacts; asking arrangement is often a win-win
questions of the Soldiers and their situation – the Soldiers get a new
leaders about how a certain piece of piece of technology to test out in their
equipment is performing and if it units and the respective companies
enhances the unit’s lethality. supplying them receive the valuable
Golden says talking to the troops field testing data to evaluate their
is not something he only does when products.
they are training, but rather they seem Golden doesn’t do this alone,
to talk to him whenever possible. Even however. He has to work not only
if it means stopping him in the street with the various troops, but their
to do so. senior leaders, other Army civilians
“I had a young specialist, a mortar and even other branches of service.
man, stop me and ask me about “The science advisor may not be
driving stakes in to the ground,” said well-known to many in the
Golden. “He said the ground is hard community, but he is well known to
and asked me if there were any better most of the 173rd Airborne Brigade
stakes I could get. and SETAF staff,” said Patsy
“And I knew there was an mortar Creighton, the deputy chief of force
automated fire control system out modification for SETAF, who often
there being developed that would works closely with Golden. “He is
completely eliminate stakes, so I went known for his innovative ideas and
after that,” said Golden, who later research that have supported the Sky
contacted the company producing Soldiers over the last six years.”
the technology. “I sent an email to “You come to a job like this and
the program manager letting him you deal directly with the Soldiers,
know what the Soldiers were doing. and you see how deep the mud gets,”
Then I asked him if there was anything said Golden. “How absolutely human-
in the pipeline coming down that the factored the equipment has to be.
Soldiers could use as they were “The man-machine interface has
Michael Golden, SETAF science advisor, assists a Soldier with the wear of his prototype Modular Combat getting ready to deploy to to be so perfect in combat with all
Cooling System (MCCS). Designed to be worn under a Soldier’s body armor, the system is supposed to Afghanistan.” that stress,” said Golden. “That you
keep the trooper cool with a temperature of around 58 degrees for 2+ hours and is one of the many pieces According to Golden, the see how poorly-designed equipment
of technology Golden is looking to bring to the deploying Soldiers. company had the equipment, can get people in trouble.”

S2S begins paving way for

transitioning students American Indian dancers perform
By John Zaborek
VHS Counselor

Military children face many challenges with their moves. They include, but
are not limited to, adjusting socially, academically and meeting different
graduation requirements. The Military Child Education Coalition has organized
a program to help both DoDDS and stateside schools to better support families
as they transition into their new communities.
One of the many transition programs is the Interactive Counseling Center; it
provides face-to-face video conferencing among schools, students, parents,
teachers and counselors. Another program just initiated and growing among
DoDDS-Europe schools is the Student 2 Student program (S2S). This program
involves a team of volunteer students trained by MCEC and supervised by a
school staff member and the school liaison officer.
A team from Vicenza has been trained to provide leadership in training other
students on methods to support students transitioning to or from their school.
The focus is student centered and is student led. The Vicenza team is currently
organizing, recruiting new members and developing local lesson plans
customized specifically for implementation at Vicenza.
For more information contact: John Zaborek, counselor, Vicenza High School,
at 634-7656 or email [email protected].
Sheena Anderson performs the women’s fancy
shawl dance at the South of the Alps Dining
Facility as part of the program presented by
“Great Plains Dancers” to celebrate the
contributions of Native Americans Friday. The
group formed by five dancers descendants of
different tribes, performed several dances
wearing authentic costumes.
Chere Harper, who is part Cherokee and part
Comanche, and the guest speaker at the event,
danced along with the “Great Plains Dancers.”
At the end of the performance Staff Sgt. Ricky
Wise, 173d Support Battalion, talked about the
hard work and determination of Native Americans
who helped to protect and defend their nation.
Left: John Keel, Comanche, performs a “Fancy
Dance” during the celebration. (Photos by Laura
Kreider, Outlook Staff)
6 THE Outlook Dec. 6, 2005

Out &About By Dorothy Spagnuolo Now Showing

Italian holidays housed on a permanent display of Caserma Ederle Theater
Dec. 8 is an Italian holiday celebrating the Immaculate old trading and fishing vessels, is composed of 39 life- Dec. 6 Closed
Conception. For most of the local nationals that work size, handmade figures. Produced locally, these unique
Dec. 7 Just Like Heaven (PG-13) 7 p.m.
here on the caserma Dec. 9 is a rest day. The next Italian statues have their hands, faces, and other exposed parts
in wood, while their elaborate drapes are in painted wax Dec. 8 Just Like Heaven (PG-13) 7 p.m.
national holidays are Dec. 25 (Christmas Day) and Dec.
over a wood and metal frame. The floating nativity makes Dec. 9 North Country (R) 7 p.m.
26 (St. Stephen’s Day).
for a very impressive sight, especially at night when it is Exorcisim of Emily Rose (PG-13) 10 p.m.
all lit up. It remains on display until Jan. 8. Dec. 10 Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride (PG) 4 p.m.
Seasonal markets and The biggest Christmas tree in the world can be found Exorcisim of Emily Rose (PG-13) 7 p.m.
events in Vicenza in Gubbio, which every year on the evening of Dec. 7 North Country (R) 10 p.m.
The following markets will be held in Vicenza through lights the slopes of Monte Ingino. It rises from the last Dec. 11 Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride (PG) 4 p.m.
the holiday season: stone houses of Gubbio up to the Basilica of S. Ubaldo.
Flightplan (PG-13) 7 p.m.
Dec. 8-24 – A market is setup in Giardini Salvi selling The shining shape reproducing a fir tree – 2,624 feet high
and 1,312 feet wide, appears in the Guinness book of world Dec. 12 Closed
typical products from the Trentino area.
Dec. 11 – The traditional antique market will be held in records. The tree, visible from the mounts of Umbertide
the main square from sunup to sundown. There will also and from the hills of Perugia, is designed using very bright Camp Darby Theater
be a market on contra’ Santa Lucia. neon lamps stained with different colors. The tree can be Dec. 8 Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride (PG) 7 p.m.
Dec. 16-24 – Craft market in the Piazza Castello area. seen until Jan. 10. Dec. 9 Serenity (PG-13) 6 p.m.
Dec. 17-18 and 22-24 – Christmas market in the main Dec. 10 The Greatest Game Every Played (PG-13) 6 p.m.
squares of Vicenza. Gospel singers Dec. 11 Roll Bounce (PG-13) 2 p.m.
Dec. 18 – Find a market on Corso Fogazzaro. On Dec. 7, Cheryl Porter accompanied by the
Jan. 4-6 – Three king market in the main squares of International Gospel Messengers will perform in the Movie Synopsis
Vicenza. Cinema Teatro Super in the town of Valdagno at 8:30 p.m. NORTH COUNTRY - Charlize Theron, Frances McDormand -
Other events in Vicenza during the holiday season: Entrance is free, but during the show there will be an True story centered on Lori Jenson, who took a job at a Minnesota
Dec. 3 – In the Salone degli Zavatteri, a room located interval when donations will be collected for charity. iron mine in 1975. She and other female miners endured harassment
in the Basilica in the main square downtown, opens an
from male co-workers, ranging from verbal taunts to pornographic
art exhibition by the Italian artist Novella Parigini. Entrance
is free. Open Tuesday-Sunday from 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. and Exhibitions and markets in Italy graffiti and worse. Jenson eventually filed suit in 1984 and won a
Thinking of giving ceramic or glass items as a gift? landmark legal decision.
3-7 p.m.
You may find the perfect thing in the town of Nove in THE EXORCISM OF EMILY ROSE - Laura Linney, Tom
Dec. 8, 11, 18, 24 and Jan. 6 at 4 p.m. a show for children,
Piazza De Fabris when on Dec. 8 the 7th exhibition-market Wilkinson - In an extremely rare decision, the Catholic Church
“Pollicina,” Thumbelina, in Piazza San Lorenzo
of antique and modern items of ceramic and glass will take officially recognized the demonic possession of a 19 year-old college
downtown. Repeat performances will be at 5:30 p.m. In
place from 9 a.m.-7 p.m. freshman. Told in flashbacks, ‘The Exorcism of Emily Rose’
case of bad weather, the performance will take place in
Degustazione prodotti tipici della Valpolicella e del chronicles the haunting trial of the priest accused of negligence
the Loggia del Capitaniato, located in Piazza dei Signori.
Veronese, Gourmet flavors in Valpolicella and the Verona resulting in the death of the young girl believed to be possessed
Dec. 10 – In Piazza dei Signori at 3 p.m. a Harley-
Area, will be held in the exhibition grounds of S. Ambrogio and the laywer who takes on the task of defending him.
Davidson rally sponsored by the Road Brothers Harley
di Valpolicella, province of Verona, Dec. 8-11 from 10 a.m.- TIM BURTON’S CORPSE BRIDE - Johnny Depp, Helena
Club.
8 p.m. each day. Find over 90 stalls with typical produce Bonham-Carter - Set in a 19th century European village, this stop-
Dec. 11 – 4 p.m. in Piazza San Lorenzo “La favola di
on show such as oil, cheese, rice, sausages, black truffles motion, animated feature follows the story of Victor, a young man
Natale,” A Christmas Carol, will be performed. Repeat
and the wine, all from in the Valpolicella and Verona region. who is whisked away to the underworld and wed to a mysterious
performance at 5:30 p.m.
Events include a honey competition, to be held on Sunday, Corpse Bride, while his real bride, Victoria, waits bereft in the land
Those small AIM buses that leave and return from
aimed at the three main categories: apple, single-blossom of the living. Although life in the Land of the Dead proves to be a
the zones Stadium, Cricoli and Farini will run until 9 p.m.
and multi-blossom honey. The judges will include lot more colorful than his strict Victorian upbringing, Victor learns
on the evenings of Dec. 8, 10, 11, 17, 18, 22, 23, Jan. 4 and
consumers and professional tasters. There will also be a that there is nothing in this world, or the next, that can keep him
6. Dec. 24 the buses will run until 10 p.m. and Jan. 5 until
series of tasting events, featuring local DOC wines and away from his one true love.
11 p.m. Taking these buses from where you “park and
ride” will save the hassle of finding a parking spot other local specialties. Entrance fee is 2 euro. Admission: Adults age 12 and over $4, children $2.
downtown. The 30th Bologna International Car and Motorcycle The Ederle Theatre box office opens one hour prior to show time.
exhibition closes it’s doors to the public on Dec.11. Being Tickets to blockbuster shows are presold at Baskin Robbins.
held in the city’s exhibition grounds, this show offers
Skating, nativity scenes visitors a glance at the latest models of the vehicles to
and tree lightings include the Ferrari, Audi, Skoda, Kia, Rolls Royce, the
Enjoy the temporary ice skating rink called “Ice Moto Morini and the Peugeot Motorcycles. The exhibit Baseball for high school boys here in Vicenza
Energy” in downtown Vicenza which opens on Dec. 8. is open weekdays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and weekends 8:30 a.m.-7
Palladio Baseball of Vicenza has invited the Caserma Ederle young
Located behind the Basilica in the square Corte dei Bissari, p.m. Entrance fee is: adults - 23 euro, children 7-14 - 19
men from age 14 (with their 15th birthday in 2006) to age 20, particularly
the rink will be open everyday from 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. In the euro, children younger than 6 are free. For more
high school students, to play for their association in the Italian “Under
afternoons during the week, it will be open from 3-7 p.m. information on events and test drives, consult
21” league.
On the weekends, the afternoon hours are: 2-3:30 p.m., 4- www.motorshow.it
At this very early date Youth Services is looking for young men
5:30 p.m., 6-8 p.m., and 9-11 p.m. Entrance fee on weekdays The Christmas market in Mirano, province of Venice,
interested in joining. To play in the 2006 Italian Baseball season, players
is: adults - 5 euro; children - 3.50 euro. Weekend costs will be held Dec. 10-11 and 18. To be held in the setting of
must commit to play by the end of January.
are: adults - 7 euro, children - 5 euro. Skates are available Piazza Martiri, this square will be filled by wooden stalls
Mike Lococo, Army Career and Alumni Program, is the organizer
for rent for 3 euro. There will also be a check-in booth for covered with white canvas, as was the custom in the early
and point of contact. He can be reached at the following: 634-7189,
your packages at a cost of 50 cents per item. The rink 20th century, decorated with lights. The fair includes 347-030-7893 or [email protected] for more information.
closes on March 21. performances of a puppet theater at 3:30 p.m. and at 4:30
The town of Cesenatico, located near Rimini, is an p.m. performances of street artists.
Adriatic coastal city mainly famous for its port-canal Events in Verona: Exhibition grounds Dec. 10-11 there

Adopt a Pet
designed by Leonardo da Vinci in 1502. During this festive will be an international dog show. In the Piazza Bra area
period, it provides a backdrop to a floating nativity, which the Santa Lucia market will be held Dec. 10-13 with over
has it’s grand opening on Dec. 4. The nativity scene, 360 stalls from 9 a.m. - 11 p.m. each day.
The Veterinarian Clinic has a cat up for adoption.

Letters, emaiLs to santa

It is a grey and white 6-month-old male kitten. He is very friendly
and gets along with other cats and also dogs. The $35 adoption fee
covers Leukemia testing, neutering, microchipping, and the rabies
vaccination as well as a series of three respiratory vaccines.
It’s that time of year again when Santa looks forward to receiving the lists
People interested in adopting this kitten can call the vet clinic
and letters of holiday wishes from good boys and girls all over the world.
at 635-4841 or 0444-71-4841.
And once again this year, Santa has asked Stars and Stripes to publish the
names of the good little boys and girls that write to him.
Children whose wish lists are received before Saturday will have their
names published on a special page in European Stars and Stripes called
“News from the North Pole” – and they might even receive a postcard or
letter from St. Nick himself. A different list of names will be printed in the
“News from the North Pole” each day, Dec. 19, 20 and 21.
We all know that Santa is very busy this time of year, so families should
make sure children get that wish list off to Santa right away! Of course, Santa
encourages teachers and students to send their class lists, as well! All email
wish lists should be addressed to: [email protected]
Wish lists may also be mailed to Santa at: Santa Claus
North Pole
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8 THE Outlook Dec. 6, 2005

Holiday Season Arrives

with tree lighting
festivities
Left: Community members gather
for the Holiday Tree Lighting
Ceremony in front of the
EderleTheater Friday. CJTF-76
Commander Maj. Gen. Jason Kamiya
hit the switch to light the tree by
video teleconference live from
Bagram Airbase, Afghanistan, visible
on the screen at right.

Camp Darby lights up tree

Photos by Laura Kreider

Outlook Staff

Children sing at the Christmas Tree Lighting

ceremony in Camp Darby’s Freedom Square Friday.
“This is my first time ever presenting a tree lighting
ceremony, I am honored by the great participation
of the community to this event” said Lt. Col. Stephen
Fourth-graders in Vicenza Elementary School teacher Patricia Salerno’s
Sicinski, commander, USAG Livorno. The tree was
class perform a traditional Christmas carol during the Holiday Tree
donated by the Provence of Pistoia as a symbol of
Lighting ceremony. They were just one of many classes that performed
friendship. (Photo by Chiara Mattirolo, USAG Livorno
during the event.
Public Affairs)
Below: A recreation employee dressed up as a Christmas Tree shapes
balloon toys for the different children participating in the fest.

‘Tis the Season

Cast members rehearse in the Soldiers’
Theatre lobby for the annual Christmas
show titled, ‘Tis the Season’. The show
will be presented at Club Veneto Friday
at 7 p.m. and again Saturday and Sunday
at 4 p.m. ‘Tis the Season’ features a
collection of holiday stories, songs and
dances. More than 20 selections are
highlighted in the show and include The
Little Match Girl, Better not sit On the
Grampire’s Knee, Christmas in Key
West and The Twelve Thank You Notes
of Christmas. Songs include Sleigh Bells,
Count Your Blessings and Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas. “There is a lot of diversity
in the show with dancing, singing and some story telling,” said John Beamish, who plays the
characte, ‘Grampire.’ “I usually build the sets, but this time Bonnie [Daniels] talked me into
acting.” Also, 10-year-old Kameron Rashid is into acting. “This is my third play. I enjoy acting,”
Other performers include: Jennifer Adams, sisters Anna, Deb and Sarah Beauchamp, Dana
Bowyer, Bizzy Buffington, Linda Dahlstrom, Chrystal Davey, Kathy Joseph, Sheri Mahadeo,
Rosie Malone, Erica Mellon, April Petersen, Ross Daniels, Michele Taylor and Luigi Dalla Vecchia.
‘Tis the Season’ is directed by Ross and Bonnie Daniels; choreographed by Linda Dahlstrom;
with musical direction by Aaron Talley and musical accompaniment by Anna Pittaro. A holiday
reception follows each performance where the audience will have the opportunity to meet
with the cast and crew and enjoy homemade holiday treats. Carmen Kamiya and Anna Fantacone
will host the receptions. Tickets may be purchased by calling Soldiers’ Theatre at 634-7281
and are also available one hour prior to the show at Club Veneto.