Thur. June 24, 2010 www.bamberg.army.mil VOL. 5, Issue 25 Community members learn recording, mixing, synthesizing Soldiers compete for title of Warrior, Warrior Leader of the Year By Ashley Bateman, USAG Bamberg Public Affairs Community members on Warner Barracks now have the opportu- nity to learn the art of mixing, synthesizing and editing tracks in a course offered by the Stable Theater. The theater is wrapping up the second of its Recording Studio Workshop courses, now available at different levels of experience for a fee of $15 per session or $60 for a 4-session course. “We had inherited enough gear through base closures and Army bands leaving Europe that with a small investment we were able to muster a fully-functional studio,” said James Frederick, who is run- ning the classes and who has a Bachelor of Arts in music technol- ogy. “We definitely wanted to get the maximum use out of them and using it as an educational facility seemed obvious.” Recognizing the potential of the eclectic mix of equipment the thea- ter had amassed over time, Frederick suggested the opening of a recording studio. The creation of a working studio was the first step in tapping into community interest. “Home studio setups are becoming more and more common and the whole thing has really taken off as a hobby, aspiration or more, so we had a pretty strong suspicion the interest was out there,” Fre- derick said. “When we finally opened up the studio and word got out, people started showing up to inquire. This is all of course in addition to the normal use of the studio, which is available by ap- pointment for use.” Capt. A.J. Rao, from the 16th Sustainment Brigade, signed up for the course to further his knowledge-base and future career. “When I first got to Germany [James] was my guitar instructor,” Rao said. “So he told me about the class. I love music and have a pas- sion for music. I’m actually leaving the Army to pursue music, so it’s pretty serious to me.” Rao plays keyboards and is pursuing a music degree to further his exposure in the industry. (STUDIO continued on page 11) By Frank Sanchez III, 21st Theater Sustainment Command Public Affairs MANNHEIM, Germany – It was all heart and determination for the nine participants who competed in this year’s grueling three-day competition to become the Warrior and Warrior Leader of the Year for the 21st Theater Sustainment Command here June 13-15. The eight competitors arrived around 6:30 a.m. to the Lampertheim Training Area just outside of Mannheim to begin the competition with an Army Physical Fitness Test. During the fitness test, the Soldiers were closely monitored as they tried to make every repetition count. Following their fitness test, the Soldiers were only given about 15 to 20 minutes before they were briefed and began suiting up for a rigor- ous 12-mile ruck march. The day ran into night as the Soldiers trudged through a night land navigation course followed by a day land navigation course the very next morning. The competitors also faced the tasks of firing and qualifying with various small arms weapons, leading a squad of Soldiers through an urban assault course and brawling in combatives. (COMPETE continued on page 12) Ashley Bateman Wyatt Hamilton practices adjusting signal with the mixer, while James Frederick plays drums in an adjoining room in the June 8 class. Students Don Johnson and Capt. A.J. Rao rotated with Hamil- ton to test their mixing skills. Sgt. Frank Sanchez III Sgt. Richard Hunter, a communications noncommissioned officer for the 240th Quartermaster Company, 391th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion,16th Sustainment Brigade in Bamberg, prepares to remove his advanced combat helmet while participating in the Warrior Leader of the Year competition at the Lampertheim Training Area just outside of Mannheim June 13-15.
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Thur. June 24, 2010 www.bamberg.army.mil VOL. 5, Issue 25
Community members learn recording, mixing, synthesizing
Soldiers compete for title of Warrior, Warrior Leader of the Year
By Ashley Bateman, USAG Bamberg Public Affairs
Community members on Warner Barracks now have the opportu-
nity to learn the art of mixing, synthesizing and editing tracks in a
course offered by the Stable Theater.
The theater is wrapping up the second of its Recording Studio
Workshop courses, now available at different levels of experience
for a fee of $15 per session or $60 for a 4-session course.
“We had inherited enough gear through base closures and Army
bands leaving Europe that with a small investment we were able to
muster a fully-functional studio,” said James Frederick, who is run-
ning the classes and who has a Bachelor of Arts in music technol-
ogy. “We definitely wanted to get the maximum use out of them and
using it as an educational facility seemed obvious.”
Recognizing the potential of the eclectic mix of equipment the thea-
ter had amassed over time, Frederick suggested the opening of a
recording studio. The creation of a working studio was the first step
in tapping into community interest.
“Home studio setups are becoming more and more common and
the whole thing has really taken off as a hobby, aspiration or more,
so we had a pretty strong suspicion the interest was out there,” Fre-
derick said. “When we finally opened up the studio and word got
out, people started showing up to inquire. This is all of course in
addition to the normal use of the studio, which is available by ap-
pointment for use.”
Capt. A.J. Rao, from the 16th Sustainment Brigade, signed up for
the course to further his knowledge-base and future career.
“When I first got to Germany [James] was my guitar instructor,” Rao
said. “So he told me about the class. I love music and have a pas-
sion for music. I’m actually leaving the Army to pursue music, so it’s
pretty serious to me.”
Rao plays keyboards and is pursuing a music degree to further his
exposure in the industry.
(STUDIO continued on page 11)
By Frank Sanchez III,
21st Theater Sustainment Command Public Affairs
MANNHEIM, Germany – It was all heart and determination for the nine participants who competed in this year’s grueling three-day competition to become the Warrior and Warrior Leader of the Year for the 21st Theater Sustainment Command here June 13-15. The eight competitors arrived around 6:30 a.m. to the Lampertheim Training Area just outside of Mannheim to begin the competition with an Army Physical Fitness Test. During the fitness test, the Soldiers were closely monitored as they tried to make every repetition count. Following their fitness test, the Soldiers were only given about 15 to 20 minutes before they were briefed and began suiting up for a rigor-ous 12-mile ruck march. The day ran into night as the Soldiers trudged through a night land navigation course followed by a day land navigation course the very next morning. The competitors also faced the tasks of firing and qualifying with various small arms weapons, leading a squad of Soldiers through an urban assault course and brawling in combatives.
(COMPETE continued on page 12)
Ashley Bateman
Wyatt Hamilton practices adjusting signal with the mixer, while
James Frederick plays drums in an adjoining room in the June 8
class. Students Don Johnson and Capt. A.J. Rao rotated with Hamil-
ton to test their mixing skills.
Sgt. Frank Sanchez III
Sgt. Richard Hunter, a communications noncommissioned officer for
the 240th Quartermaster Company, 391th Combat Sustainment
Support Battalion,16th Sustainment Brigade in Bamberg, prepares
to remove his advanced combat helmet while participating in the
Warrior Leader of the Year competition at the Lampertheim Training
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Warner Barracks gears up for Independence Day By Ashley Bateman, USAG Bamberg Public Affairs
U.S. Army Garrison Bamberg personnel anticipate another fun-filled
July 4 this year. To celebrate America’s independence, Family, and
Morale, Welfare and Recreation employees have planned a variety
of events and entertainment for Soldiers, civilians and Families.
Special Events Coordinator Terri Hofstetter encourages community
members to check out the program, which will run throughout the
day.
“Fourth of July overseas is a little different and some Soldiers and
Families have a difficult time celebrating Independence Day while
away from home,” Hofstetter said. “We offer a great way for our
community to feel at home with a piece of America right here. We
offer traditional American foods, such as burgers, hot dogs and
barbecue, in a family atmosphere.”
The day will begin with a golf tournament at Whispering Pines Golf
Course at 9 a.m. Community members can enter the competition by
signing up at the golf course.
Also at 9 a.m., community members are invited to take part in a free
5-kilometer Fun Run at the Freedom Fitness Facility. Participants
can sign up at the FFF and the first 20 who enter will receive a t-
shirt. The top runners will be recognized by category as part of the
afternoon ceremony.
Starting at 2 p.m. food and beverages will be available for purchase
at Pendleton field and a variety of games and activities for both
children and adults will be offered. An inflatable obstacle course,
bungee trampoline and dunking booth are on the agenda, as well
as a Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers-sponsored car bash.
Included in the day’s program is the annual car and motorcycle
show, which will run from 1-5 p.m. Open to the public, community
members are invited to showcase their classic or “souped up” vehi-
cles. A dynamometer will be available for a fee to test a car’s horse-
power. Participants can sign up on the day of the event or prior to it
at the Auto Skills Center.
Live entertainment in the evening will include the Daniel Coates
band. Coates is an American living in Germany and is excited to
perform for an American crowd.
It will be nostalgic to be in an American environment, he said.
The day will end with a bang, as a fireworks show will light up the
sky over Pendleton Field at 10:15 p.m.
Unique to this year’s event will be the signing and launching of the
Family and MWR Employee and Customer Covenant, renewing the
commitment made in the Army Family Covenant.
“Family and MWR's goal is to provide a fun family atmosphere for
our Soldiers and Families while we remember our deployed friends
and family members defending our freedom,” Hofstetter said.
File Photo
Beginning at 2 p.m. on the Forth of July, there will be games and
activities for children and adults. The day will finish with a fireworks
show over Pendleton Field at 10:15 p.m.
File Photo
An inflatable obstacle course, bungee trampoline and dunking booth
Jewish memorials and more. The trip includes transportation and a city tour.
Children ages 4-12 are $40; children 3 and under are $20. The bus departs
from the Chapel Parking Lot at 5 a.m. and returns at 11 p.m.
July 10 White Water Kayak $25 Perfect for beginners. Learn the basics of white water kayaking on the
Wiesent in Little Swiss. Please wear a swimsuit, water shoes and bring
drinks and lunch. The trip includes transportation, equipment and instruction.
The bus departs from ODR at 8 a.m. and returns at 6 p.m.
Trips and Travel Opportunities Take a trip with Bamberg Outdoor Recreation in June
Registration for trips begins the 15th of the month before the sched-uled trip and must be made no later than the Monday before the scheduled leave date or they may be cancelled. To sign up or for more information, go to Outdoor Recreation, Building 7116 or call 0951-300-9376/7955. All trips depart and arrive from ODR unless otherwise noted. No refund will be given for no-shows. Military duty restraint or illness will be refunded with documentation. For more trips, visit http://www.bamberg.army.mil/directorates/dfmwr/odr.asp.
Spc. Christopher Brown, an automated logistical specialist with the 240th Quartermaster Supply Company, 391st Combat Sus-tainment Support Battalion, 16th Sustainment Brigade in Bam-berg, Germany, and a WOY competitor, talked about why he took this competition personally. “It makes me stronger. Everything I do I do it for my son, so he will have somebody to look up to. That is my push,” said Brown. The competition was capped off with an exhausting situational training exercise course filled with multiple collective tasks to see how the participants fared in a crisis situation. The sequence of events concluded with a board appearance, which was presided over by Command Sgt. Maj. James Spencer, the command ser-geant major of the 21st TSC. After the Soldiers completed the competition, the warriors headed to Panzer Kaserne parade field in Kaiserslautern, Ger-many, where they were reunited with Families and Soldiers from their home units to enjoy a barbeque in celebration of making it through the arduous three-day competition. After commending all the Soldiers for their hard work, Maj. Gen. Patricia McQuistion, the commanding general for the 21st TSC, announced before a large audience that Sgt. Richard Hunter, the communications noncommissioned officer for the 240th QM Co., 391st CSSB, 16th Sust. Bde. was the 21st TSC Warrior Leader of the Year. McQuistion then announced Spc. Michael Freas Jr., a human resources specialist for the 7th Warrior Training Bri-gade, 7th Civil Support Command from Grafenwoehr, Germany, as the 21st TSC Warrior of the Year. Hunter said it was the culmination of several things that helped him to achieve the top Warrior Leader honors for the 21st TSC. “Determination, dedication, and a lot of hard work, sweat and tears were poured into the preparation for the outcome of this competition,” said Hunter. Freas said the assistance he received from his leadership was significant in his winning the competition. “I have been receiving a lot of support from my unit. They have been very helpful and my NCO support channel has backed me up the whole way,” said Freas. Hunter and Freas will represent the 21st TSC at the U.S. Army Europe Warrior and Warrior Leader of the Year competition later this year.
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of land navigation, pass a written test, and
complete the timed 12-mile road march.
Although the candidates will be given two
opportunities to pass the written test, if they
receive a no go on any of the lanes or fail to
pass the land navigation portion or the road
march, they are immediately disqualified
from earning the EFMB.
“It’s not difficult tasks. It’s tediousness that
you have to do everything in a specific se-
quence, and if you miss one tiny step – one
task could have 160 sub tasks – you miss
the whole thing,” said Spc. Dayna Taylor, a
medic with the 529th Military Police Com-
pany, 95th Military Police Battalion, 18th
Military Police Brigade, 21st TSC.
Despite the grueling ordeal, the right to
wear the EFMB is something that all of the
Soldiers felt was worth it.
“I already have good faith in my medicals
skills, but with the EFMB I can put faith in
other people that I will be there when they
need me the most,” said Pvt. James Hogan,
a medic with the 54th Engineer Battalion,
18th Engineer Brigade, who has only been
in the Army for about a year and a half.
“This just proves that I can be their medic.”
For Sgt. 1st Class Shawn Hardiak, the
medical operations noncommissioned offi-
cer for 16th Sustainment Brigade and
NCOIC at EFMB Testing Lane 3, it re-
minded him of how he felt when he earned
his badge.
“When I received it I was a private first class
at the time. I think people looked at me dif-
ferently and I felt different about myself,” he
said. “I think for these medics it’s the same
thing. I think that they have gone through a
lot. It’s tough. It’s a lot of hard work and to
actually get something – that’s pretty pres-
tigious. It says a lot about your character. It
means a lot about who you are as a person,
as a Soldier and as a medic.”
Soldiers who met all the challenges of
EFMB received their badges in a ceremony
June 12 at Smith Barracks in Baumholder
after completing the 12-mile ruck march. Six
21st TSC Soldiers met the challenge and
earned the coveted badge.
“They are part of something bigger than
themselves. They are associating them-
selves with excellence,” said Binosa. “I’m
extremely proud of them for all of their hard
work and dedication to come out here and
their unit that supported them coming out
here.”
(MEDIC continued from page 10)
After Hours Emergency Care For emergency medical care outside of the Bamberg Health Clinic’s
business hours, dial 114 on a German phone line or call the Bamberg
Military Police at 0951-300-8700.
For emergency dental care outside of the dental facility’s business
hours, a dentist is on call and can be contacted by dialing 0951-300-