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55th German-American Volksfest

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Every year, the German-American Volksfest attracts tens of thousands of visitors to Grafenwoehr Training Area.
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august 3 through august 5, 2012. The fairground is open on august 3 and 4 from 11 a.m. Grafenwoehr. its that to 1 a.m. and on august 5 from time again: Greetings from 11 a.m. to midnight. little america. The u.s. army Garrison Grafenwoehr The fest grounds at Camp Kascordially invites the entire po- serine are going to welcome the pulation to celebrate at the visitors with a big amusement German-american Volksfest on park with numerous rides again. the military training area. The There will be 100 different booths fest is going to take place from with souvenirs and gifts, and a

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large variety of food reaching from American ice cream, BBQ ribs, tacos, nachos, chili, BBQ chicken, hot dogs, hamburgers, and steaks to baked potatoes, gyros, smoked fish, and egg rolls. Once again there will be a large display of weapons and military equipment, and a car show. Additionally, visitors can enjoy the high wire act of the Weisheit Siblings.

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grafenwoehr. its that time again: greetings from Little america. The U.S. army garrison grafenwoehr cordially invites the entire population to celebrate at the germanamerican Volksfest on the military training area. The fest is going to take place from august 3 through august 5, 2012. The fairground is open on august 3 and 4 from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. and on august 5 from 11 a.m. to midnight.

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The fest grounds at Camp Kasserine are going to welcome the visitors with a big amusement park with numerous rides again. There will be 100 different booths with souvenirs and gifts, and a large variety of food reaching from American ice cream, BBQ ribs, tacos, nachos, chili, BBQ chicken, hot dogs, hamburgers, and steaks to baked potatoes, gyros, smoked fish, and egg rolls. Once again there will be a large display of weapons and military equipment, and a car show. Additionally, visitors can enjoy the high wire act of the Weisheit Siblings. It is only possible to reach the fest by

Young and old enjoy the German-American Volksfest in Grafenwoehr.

car via Gate 6 on state road B-299 near the Grnderzentrum Grafenwoehr. You can only leave the training area via Gate 4 on B-299 near Tanzfleck. Visitors with a military ID card, or installation pass, may also use Gate 4 for access to the fest grounds. There are enough parking lots in the training area and in the town of Grafenwoehr. Follow the signs to the parking lots. Free shuttle busses will take the visitors every 15 to 30 minutes from the parking lots

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in town to the fairground and back. The bus stops are at the Stdtisches Waldbad, on Marienplatz (next to the town hall), and at the German post office (Alte Amberger Strae). The busses will operate on all three fest days from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m.

Later,the Pressather Musikanten will create a fun atmosphere in the fest tent.The band Stone Rockwill play in the MWR tent. On Saturday, August 4, the band Amokoma will play in the MWR

Like always, there will be security checks of people and vehicle spot-checks. Visitors are asked to carry a valid identity card with them. Backpacks, large bags, and coolers are not allowed on the fest grounds. Friday, August 3 is family day. From 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. there are reduced prices for all rides. At 11 a.m., Col. James E. Saenz, the Commander of the US Army Garrison Grafenwoehr, and Mayor Helmuth Wchter will open the fest at the entrance to the fest grounds on Camp Kasserine. After the keg tapping, the band Ehenbachtalerfrom Hirschau will play in the beer tent.

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Independence Day: Happy Birthday America

Gerald Morgenstern
Grafenwoehr. happy birthday america! was the motto on July 4th at main post Grafenwoehr. The us army had issued an invitation and German and american guests celebrated the independence of the united states, which was declared in 1776, together on the parade field below the water tower. Garrison commander col. James e. saenz welcomed many ViP guests on independence Day. Many visitors came in through Gate 1 to celebrate with the Americans, following a short stroll around the WaterTower.The soldiers and families had already taken control of the parade field, which is usually used for military events, in the afternoon and turned it into a large picnic area. National pride and patriotism inspired by Americas independence was not only displayed by the huge Star-Spangled-Banner and German national flag waving on the flag poles in front of JMTC headquarters but also by the many small flags, shirts and hats featuring the Stars and Stripes. Country singer Kayleigh Leith from Pennsylvania put a sense of home on the stage in the tent with her New Country-songs. Together with her Dutch violinist, she walked around the parade field with her guitar and entertained the visitors. Meanwhile a DJ had taken control of the music in the tent. Face painting for kids and the magic of the Sorcerer from Hexenberg as well as many jumping castles and play areas provided entertainment for the youngest fest guests. Long lines formed in front of the booths where hamburgers, hot dogs, t-bone steaks, beverages and Budweiser beer were sold.
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Garrison Commander Col. James E. Saenz (standing, first from right) and JMTC Commander Col. Bryan L. Rudacille (fourth from left) propose a toast with the American and German guests to the Independence Day and to German-American friendship with Bavarian beer. Photos: Gerald Morgenstern (2)

Charlie Hacker provided a contrast program to the American light beer. Together with Mayor Helmuth Wchter, he pulled a handcart with a fresh keg of Kulmbach beer into the VIP area and presented Col. James E. Saenz, Col. Bryan L. Rudacille and Command Sergeants Major William Berrios and Dennis Zavodsky with their OZapft-is-keg tapping certificates which they had earned in May. The VIP visitors enjoyed the freshly drafted Bavarian beer with their hamburgers and hot dogs very much. Together, they proposed a toast to the Independence Day and to the German-American friendship. Among the guests were the mayors of the towns bordering the training area such as Hans-Martin Schertl from Vilseck and Lord Mayor Kurt Seggewi from Weiden, County Commissioner Richard Reisinger from Amberg and Police President Rudolf Kraus from Regensburg, the new local German

Kayleigh Leith and her Dutch violinist work the crowd with their New Countrysound.

Army commander, Lt. Col. Hans Gehrlein as well as many other military representatives from the various US units. The highlight, eagerly awaited by all, was the brilliant fireworks display. Loud fire crackers, like you normally only hear co-

ming from the ranges, opened the light show. The pyrotechnical art could not only be seen and heard on the parade field but also from around the entire town. It was accompanied by a loud rendition of Proud to be an American, put on by the DJ.

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German Army: Howitzer hovers in the sky

Gerald Morgenstern
Grafenwhr/Vilseck. sling load is the term for military cargo transported externally. and that was the purpose of a joint exercise between the artillery soldiers of the 2d us cavalry regiment and the soldiers of the German armys helicopter transport regiment 25.with their transport helicopter ch 53, they transferred american artillery M 777 a 2 howitzers and soldiers to an artillery firing position for a live fire exercise inside Grafenwoehr training area. exciting scenario The joint exercise scenario took place at an exercise site near the former village of Hopfenohe and at firing position 253 near Rose Barracks. Lt. Col. Anthony Lugo is the commander of the fires squadron, the artillery component of the 2d US Cavalry Regiment in Vilseck. He expected lasting benefits from the joint exercise. Sling load exercises and the following live fire are part of the qualification training of his soldiers. His unit is equipped with 18 M 777 A2 howitzers, also known as the Triple Seven. A security team of 30 soldiers, followed by the six gunners of the firing unit and the Triple Seven as a sling load will be transferred with the German Armys helicopter CH 53, explained the public affairs officer of the regiment, Maj. Robert Hoover. The helicopter arrived with some delay from the army airfield in Laupheim near Ulm, when it came in atop the ruins of Hopfenohe church. Lt. Col. Manfed Herbst, the commander of the helicopter, describes the Sikorsky CH 53 as old but dependable. The German Army has used this medium-sized transport helicopter for more than 40 years. Several aircraft are currently deployed abroad. Currently, the aircraft is bring extensively modernized. 66 aircraft will remain in the German Armys inventory for several decades. However, the helicopter will be reassigned from Army to the Air Force. Only the American Chinook CH 47
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Each howitzer comes with a security team of 30 soldiers. They pile into the cargo bay of the CH 53 helicopter with their Photo: Gerald Morgenstern heavy equipment.

helicopter with its two large rotor blades and the CH 53 are currently able to transport heavy loads such as the ones transported during the training at Grafenwoehr. Pilot, crew and loadmaster give the American soldiers a short briefing, then the action begins. While the rotor blades are turning, the 30 soldiers of the security team board the helicopter. . stormy wind and noise On the second flight, the gunners

board the aircraft and the howitzer is attached as the sling load.The tenton helicopter rattles noisily over the loading crew. They push against the stormy wind and the pressure of the rotor blades and ignore the noise to safely attach the Triple Seven to the hook. Everything goes like clockwork. The training exercise is completed quickly and without any problems. The crew and the five-ton sling load fly away in the direction of the firing position where the ammunition crew, the propellant and the ammunition are already waiting.

Quickly ready to fire After putting down and unpacking the howitzer, the weapons system is quickly moved into position. A short test of the electronics and the leveling system follows before the 155 mm artillery missile is fired dead on target into the impact area, located six kilometers away. In the meantime, the helicopter had delivered two additional howitzers and their crews. Afterwards, during the live fire, the helicopter flies to Grafenwoehr Army Airfield to refuel.

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Web portal for U.S. citizens

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have you ever visited our web portal www.grafenwoehr-news. com? if not you should really do that soon. because here you will find a lot of information and interesting facts about our local area beside our articles, which you can also read in our print issues.
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Under Yellow Pages for example, you will find the best restaurants and hotels in Grafenwhr, Eschenbach, Vilseck and environs. Furthermore, there are many interesting shopping tips, relevant information on local doctors practices, gyms and many other important institutions. All the important addresses and phone numbers plus the opening hours of these institutions are listed here and with a direct link to googlemaps it is not hard to find your way. Those of you who want to be up to date concerning everything that happens in our home area have found the perfect source of information here. We provide you with the most important and exciting weekly news and inform you about the recent events in the surrounding towns and communities. Under Photos & Videos you can have a look at the most interesting pictures of the important events from our photographers.

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Of course, you will also find information about wonderful destinations and informative historical reports about the Upper Palatinate and Bavaria. Here we introduce museums to you and take you to palaces and castles from knights and dragons times. Under Activities you will find many great details on upcoming events and great ideas on how to spend your free time. We will let you know which medieval markets and which fairs you should
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Ray of Hope: Music was their first love

susanne williams
the band ray of hope is an incredibly good group of ten young singers and musicians that was founded in 2004. basically they all just wanted to keep on singing after they got out of high school in eschenbach where they had been part of the school choir. A band that fascinates their audience from the first to the last moment of every concert. so, they met every weekend to play music and sing together. After a while they started to sing in churches for weddings. Of course they were familiar with church songs and hymns just like they could play musical songs and rock and pop. Things got more and more professional and a few years later they started to give annual Christmas and summer concerts where they fascinated crowds of at least 300 people. They can play anything from German pop songs to amazing classics like Michael Jacksons Heal the World or John Miles Music was my first Love. They really rock the stage when they perform hits like the Beatles Here comes the Sun or Adeles Someone like You. No wonder the audience wants more after each concert. And since the concert in Grafenwoehr at the Kastenhaus was such a great success in June Ray of Hope is going to play another concert like that in October in Kemnath at the Foyer of the Mehrzweckhalle. For more information check out their homepage on www. rayofhope-band.de or find them on facebook under Ray of Hope. You could also hear and see them on Youtube if you type in RayOfHopeBand, Check them out: You will love what you hear!
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Nina Wittenberg treats small and large animals

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Dllnitz. what do you do when abbygail or other dogs and cats are not as active as usual? when pets do not feel well, their owners suffer too. nina wittenbergs veterinary practice offers help. Veterinarian Nina Wittenberg studied and completed her internship in the United States and in Australia. She speaks English fluently. Her practice in Dllnitz is located only five miles away from Grafenwhr and has been open since June 2010. She takes care of sick animals together with veterinarian Judith Bergler and two veterinary assistants. For emergencies, the practice can be reached around the clock. Patients do not have to wait very long for a surgery appointment. Patients are seen without appointments during the regular office hours. Health certificates for pets are available for traveling abroad, to include the United States. All certificated are available in English. The practice accepts VAT-forms and credit card payments. Veterinarian Nina Wittenberg ensures that sick animals quickly get well again.
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Swing by the high ropes course in Regensburg

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reGensburG. idyllically located near the forest adventure center, the regensburg high ropes course offers unforgettable events high above the green tree tops, right outside the world cultural heritage town of regensburg. well-connected to downtown regensburg, a trip to the world cultural heritage town can be combined with some excitement. test your skills and your courage when trying out the different routes that range from easy to difficult. experience the exciting adventure route, the flying fox route, the difficult top rope team route, and for the small climbers starting at age 4, the bambini route. The course offers a lot of fun and action for young and old. Those who prefer to stay attached to the ground, can visit the rustic kletterwald caf whose terrace offers a great view of the sports activities in the tree tops and sweetens your stay with delicious snacks, coffee and cake. Attractive event and outdoor training packages are offered for groups, companies and school classes. Exclusive catering, special

event packages with a wide variety of events including adventure hikes, bow and arrow shooting, GPS-guided tours, or Segway tours are also available when planning your very own special event. Experience team spirit, test your limits, try something new: Team coaches provide a special program for groups that fosters communication, self-confidence and team spirit in school classes, companies and clubs. The top rope team route features exciting challenges with high-rope elements such as the stairs to You can also climb at night at the Regensburg high ropes course. heaven, a mobile pamper pole, Photo: Theresa Owusu (2) a dangle duo and a coaching that follows high up in the air. at the open fire oven in the bridge. Along the way, courage, skill- robbers den. fulness and body coordinatiThis summer, the Regensburg on are being trained and roles On August 17, a full moon climhigh ropes course offers nu- are changed: The kids teach their bing event offers some extraormerous exciting outdoor events, dads some skills. The final high- dinary excitement for all who including events for kids. Robins light of the day for fathers and are looking for special kicks Wood Father & Son Adven- sons, ages 10 and older, is the joint in a great atmosphere. One of ture Day takes place on August bread and sausage BBQ at the Ro- the shortest nights of the year 25. Pedagogical adventures and bin Wood campfire. On Sept. 7, will turn into one of the lonan introduction to bow and power girls may test their skills. gest nights at the ropes course arrow shooting provide fun An exciting day with leisure fun at Sinzing Forest. Late at night, and, after a safety briefing and and robber adventures such as when it gets dark, participants getting equipped with ropes climbing, forest games and a will meet in front of the hut of and helmets, provides the fascinating treasure hunt of- the Regensburg ropes course. right preparation for the kids fers perfect forest action. Af- Only vague contours can be seen and youth high ropes course terwards, there will be a meal but the headlamps, which are

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distributed by the coaches, begin to illuminate the darkness. After the safety briefing and equipped with helmets, ropes and headlamps, the participants walk into the dark night along the tree tops of the beech trees, past exciting rope elements, and flying foxcourses, Later, all participants meet at the candlelit forest terrace to enjoy a delicious fruit or forest cocktail and a midnight snack, while exchanging experiences. A real outdoor feeling and a lot of fun in a special atmosphere, accompanied by the sounds of the night, are guaran-

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it was a nice sunny day at the Vfw home in Grafenwoehr when i met one of the most impressive and adorable personalities ever. They had told me that their mascot and his owner would come to visit the Vfw members that day and i expected a normal dog just like any other i have met before. but man, i was so wrong!

When I entered the back yard of the VFW home I saw him lying right beside his owners feet: A beautiful dark German Shepard that had aged from everything he had gone through but that still was willing to do his job and to protect his owner no matter what. I had never met a retired military dog before and the aura that surrounded him was so majestic. It is hard to describe this dog. Of course, for me as an absolute dog lover it is clear that I adore each and every dog. But this one is so special. He was wearing his harness and his owner told me that they put it on every morning because it belongs to the dogs daily routine. With the harness on he would go on patrol in the yard before breakfast. You know, his owner said, thats what he has been doing all his life. Yes, he was trained to patrol, to obey and to defend himself and his handlers. He had learned not to doubt the commands he got. And why do dogs things like that? Not because they believe in fighting. Simply because they truly and without conditions love their owners and handlers.

reward? Playing with his handler for a few minutes, with the person he would give his life for because he loves him so much. And then it was their time to go to war together, two companions that would stick together no matter what might happen to them. But one day the dog got kidnapped together with to other dogs that did not make it. He was probably kept under horrible conditions for several days before he was able to free himself and drag himself back to his army base badly injured because his back was broken twice and blood in his face from the kidnapper he had killed before he could escape. So, the poor animal was flown back to Grafenwoehr to get surgery at the animal clinic but it was obvious that he was not able to work again as a military dog. Fortunately the Army has a program that makes it possible for such dogs to be adopted and retire in a cozy home with loving owners just like they deserve it. The post commanders wife had heard of this dog and did her best to find someone who could take care of this dog with his fractured back and his wounded soul. She found someone who has had a dog

Retired Military Dog at the VFW home in Grafenwoehr.

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with a broken back before and who was willing to give this four legged hero a loving home. This person had everything the dog needed: an incredibly big heart, patience and faith, a nice home where the dog could recover and a big yard where he could go on patrols and do what he had always been doing. It took the dog a while but he has finally recovered and is now even able to jump into the trunk of his owners car again.

He will always be a soldier though just like his human colleagues and when he hears a helicopter he looks up and wonders if they are coming to get him for work. He has learned to kill if it was necessary but as I knelt down to talk to him and show him how much respect I felt for him and his fellow military dogs he came over and kissed my nose. What a magic moment.

As every military working dog this one was chosen from a European kennel and taken to the USA as a puppy to be trained and to learn that he can trust his handlers. He learned to protect his handler and his base, to jump out of helicopters and to sniff bombs. And what was his
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Fisherfest Competition for the Ducks

Sow trough race on the city pond opened the 51st Fisherfest of the fishing club Many Americans competed Proclamation of the Fisher king on Sunday
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Grafenwoehr. The duck family was quite surprised when they all of a sudden saw many twolegged individuals in sow trough on the city pond on saturday. but they generously left their usual terrain and followed the spectacular event from the sidelines. after all, one does not get to see a sow trough race every day. The opening event of the 51st fisherfest on saturday had been well-organized again by the fishing club. Before announcer Reinhold Mller started and also provided some historic details, fishing club chairman Herbert Benkhardt had welcomed its guests in the afternoon and thanked all helpers. Before the fishing club held its fest at the city pond, it was held at the Grafenwoehr pool, FishGradl and the Opel-Pond, said Mller. Ten teams with very imaginative names competed. But that wasnt enough: Oliver Mller and Ren Wchter appeared in rabbit costumes. After exciting fights, cheered on by the spectators, it turned into a wet and funny event for all. Many a competitor took a bath in the city pond. Although mostly involuntary, it turned into a fun experience due to the tropic temperatures. Winners in only 1.01 minutes were Markus Stmpfl and Maximilian Dippl who should definitely change their team name. They had called themselves Wont an cant do it. But that may have just been a tactical ploy. Second was the German-AmericanFriendship team with Col. Bryan Rudacille and Udo Greim.Third were The Lions Michael and Patrik Kwww.grafenwoehr-news.com
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nig.Other competitors were the Ami Boys Timy Leiato and Chris Lamp, The Htten Kirwa BoysMikey Kolek and Thomas Rahn,Silver Surfer Benjamin Knig and Wolfgang Flor, Pink Rabbits Oliver Mller and Ren Wchter, Team Prost Command Sgt. Major William Berrios and Capt. Thomas Terpening, The Glorious 2 Stefan Wei and Wilbert Kraus, and Midgets with Paddles Robert Price and Anthony Bair.

On Sunday, the fisher king and trophy winners were presented with their awards. Apart from the fests patrons, Mayor Helmuth Wchter and Deputy Garrison Commander Kathy Aydt, many VIP guests from Grafenwhr and the training area had come.The club was prepared for inclement weather and had put up a large fest tent so the guests could enjoy the fest despite the rain. This years fisher queen is Sabi-

ne Rahn. Her carp, caught in the Spindelweiher pond near Htten weighed 5,780 grams. She received the historic fisher king chain from patron Kathy Aydt and you could see how proud she was of her accomplishments.Once again this year, Dominik Stepka won the title youth fisher king. His carp weighed 3,760 grams. He won the title for the third time in a row, defending his titles from 2010 and 2011.

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