Great Munich: don't wait to enjoy the charms of the capital of Bavaria Oktoberfest

WIESBADEN, Germany-German tourist board will report on the country is the third most popular tourist destination and Americans second most overnight guests.

And even if the proportion of the Munich Oktoberfestin can more than one of these visitors, the Bavarian capital town of Isar River beckons and much wide-all year round. Munich is a hospitable, in particular, when the local end of the picnic along the banks of the River, you can relax in one of the many beer gardens are located in the city or sunbathe in the summer the city parks and in the autumn months.

If you have ever had to attach and configure Oktoberfestin 6 million other people fest, which runs this year, Sept 18 October 4, Theresienswiese huge party-in tents is probably a good idea to let your heart be hopping train or take you there, avoids any possible driving USO rental (Rhein-Main area flight Munich Oktoberfest USOs property Sept 18, 25 and Outdoor leisure facilities also offer different possibilities to visit keskiaikaiseen Festival).

But for those who want to get the taste of Bavarian Gemütlichkeit and explore the city's other charms without O fest frenzy should better to visit when celebrates 1810 marriage Prince Ludwig and Princess Therese annual beer fest has not yet been opened to the nature of the business.

Families can enjoy camping, which is located close to the U-bahn-station, Munich Zoo (Tierpark Hellabrunn) and on the banks of the River campground Thalkirchen. Accommodations cheaper than most Munich hotels offer campground offers a range of amenities, such as a small eatery cafetería-style breakfast and dinner for the selection, hot showers (lower case, add the payment) and the tree shaded camping sites.

Outside the campground are off the Isar in canals on a regular basis to attract surfers and kayakers. A short walk from adjacent forests and river is one of the best zoos in Germany approximately 5 000. Moreover, the variety of animals in natural settings than many other animal parks featuring zoo provides users with a range of attractions to two parts Park, petting zoos, shall be deemed to be a camel rides, playgrounds and a number of outdoor cafés rope bridge.

Feeding time is zoo-penguins and clamoring zookeeper bucket and other animals hub within inches thick glass tables through the lens of outdoor enclosures for high-voltage electrical equipment such as hand-fed fish seals are an accent.

One of The richest Museum cities, Munich is a great place to lose hours surrounded by great works of art, inventions, and other items of historical system artifacts for display purposes.Art lovers can examine the works of the human race's children the world at the Alte Pinakothek at an early stage and more contemporary keen Neue and Moderne Pinakotheken to go to. Day tickets are available for EUR provides access to all three museums and Museum Brandhorst Pinokothek and Schack Galerie 12.

All things With bent mechanical and scientific head is a good idea to visit the Deutsche Museum Isartor, technology showcase, similar to the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia.Other highlights are the Museum of hunting and fishing Museum, historic collections and much more.

As a host, at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich's Olympic Center is still in the U-bahn ride the massive steel and glass athletic activities view criteria. Although this year there is a huge Festival, Tollwood a series of steps, eateries and emporiums from around the globe have become Olympic grounds and in the past, the Center contains lots of other attractions such as boat rides human Lakes and ride Olympic Tower City view settings.

Be sure to stop at the same time, when the item Schwabing out (get off at the Gisela Strasse or University of volumes) host of the Olympic grounds, where cafés, restaurants and shops line the wide boulevard Leopold Strasse up walk. University of U-bahn station near Englischer Garten wander into find out by calling the bikers, in-line skaters, riders and pedestrians are driving this city oasis trails from the coast.

in the 18th century 30 years after the war, as supplemented by the Englischer Garten offers a good place to relax after sightseeing. Frisbee Toss grass, enjoy lunch or a park among the best known beer gardens, which is the Chinese pagoda area, where the traditional oom-pah band can be found on the entertaining tourists and munching traditional eats like Obazta (Pan paprika flavoured soft cheese), ribs, giant white sausages, pretzels and radishes's local Mug and washed in a graduated one-litre Bavaria the BREW.

Shopping is a Munich-in particular the Kaufinger Strasse, if one after another in the shop entices visitors to this area only pedestrians. And historical sights are nearby, such as the famed Marienplatz in Munich, dual-Onion-domed Frauenkirche and the popular outdoor market Viktualien Markt.

If you decide to combine a visit to the further away from the South of Munich travel destinations such as the Edelweiss Hotel & Resort Garmisch-Partenkirchen, or to only a few days away from the Centre of life in Germany, finds my favorite attraction in the heart of this diverse cosmopolitan population.

Iraqi police graduate first counter explosive Team course in Anbar

ANBAR province, Iraq-20 eight police officers came to Iraq this trained to deal with, what has historically been one of the most dangerous weapon in Iraq's certified technicians on the road of bombs-Anbar's first 12 weeks of Counter explosive Team course Ramadi Training Center (s) after 21 development.

"Today is a historic day of Anbar," said major general staff general allegations of Husayn Abd Hassan, Anbar province, the Director of the police, which participated in the completion of the activity. "(Today), before the army is used to process (räjähteiksi), and we had only search.Now we are able to deal with ourselves for the production of explosives.(Explosives) title at the top of the pyramid, Anbar. "

David Day, lead Director, said his CET class provided EOD-students counter IEDs necessary basic tools-safety and landing and relevant intelligence. each examination was granted to US Army EOD course and a label certificate.

"Plate represents the EOD-mission to protect persons and property," said Lt. price column Everette, 441st EOD units Battalion, describe one of the four symbolic parts of the badge Commander.

Captain William Erwin, Commander of the 731st EOD Company, said, not only the idea of the graduating class, Memorial but a major step towards the people of Iraq's Anbar, the police must be able to operate without made according to a US military assistance.

"In time they have full ownership of the fight against bomb makers and persons of such equipment within and around the cities", he said that the reference is made to the withdrawal of forces. "This threat is not going to go away soon Iraq at any time, and it is important that they are able to deal with it, without the need for too much external assistance ".

Captain Erwin said his group and 4th Advise and Assist Soldiers assigned to Brigade, 3rd Light Infantry Division, United States Division-Center, further advice, assist and train with the new Iraqi EOD group assistance to build more secure, the fishing effort of the sovereign and stable in Iraq, including the Anbar province.

"We perform operations of the combined response in the lead with the Iraqis," he said. "These graduates is a great unit, and they are in their country a great credit. "

Lähettikin Warrior Meets the President

CHICAGO-Captain Scott Leifker was twice at the same time, the Red Sox game-in-the proud development 25.

Leifker, Commander of the army headquarters and Welcome Command, Rock Island, Ill. at headquarters, the company had used the same evening the game as a hero Admiral Mike Mullen, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of staff, had to be thrown away in ceremonial first pitch, US Cellular field.

Was wounded in the 2006 car bomb explosion seriously in Iraq, was the guest Leifker wounded Warrior Project in cooperation with the White Sox. Mullen was the game, even if the three days of debate with the Midwest, land tour meeting the local civic and business leaders to discuss the returning troops, their families and community leaders to support their needs.

Two are met and exchanged greetings-field and later Stands.

ROC Drill works out difficult DOL issues

DAVENPORT, Iowa--you can get a better idea of the complexity of the Directorate Logistics transformation Setup Manager Command-welcome to Lieutenant-Colonel of the army Command, Danny Tilzey Commander "Mighty" 407th Brigade of the army field support, Fort Hood, Texas, and in doing so, a deck of cards, the cards out of his pocket.

He ruffled cards in front of the two people, Tilzey requested they tell him they saw which card They chose a variety of cards. [1] [2].

"Say four Spades and hearts he says nine and has the same cards in the deck," he said. "This is my DOL. "

"You can see the problem," he said as he began providing information concerning his DOL guidance and concept.

Command structure and many other issues became a clearer concept of Drill, Exercise that took place on 24-26 the development of the Radisson Quad City Plaza Davenport, Iowa, period.

Lively discussion took place during the Conference on a variety of topics, for example, the requirements of the critical information to commanders (CCIRs), a Contracting Party, transportation, food service, and transfer of personal property.

Army Materiel command enables DOL Utility Manager on the first day of October, the .ASC, take responsibility for the new AFSBs through logistics operation. Target date, fill in all DOLs, worldwide, resources and personnel, including the transfer is October 1, 2011.

More than 160 people main commands and organizations throughout the army took part in the ROC drill.

An ambitious action plan will concentrate on the regional logistics problems AFSB and IMCOM, said Kathy Acree, ASC will lead to the DOL enterprise transformation.

"The focus contains all stakeholders on how we intend to act with effect from 1 October," Acree said.

Greg Kuhr, IMCOM G4, logistics, the Director had certain expectations of the Conference.

"Number One to assess where we are on our existing, and then identify the DOLs when we can, as the case may be, has some issues, and then finally, you can map out the way," he said."What we need to do to prepare for the relationship, which is considered to be of use TO THE FY11, and then what we need to redefine our official DOLs FY12 prepare for?"

On the first day of a three-day workshop featured general meetings of representatives of IMCOM and ASC, guidance and AFSB leaders and transportation issues in the discussion of the concepts.

Tilzey was not the only AFSB Commander short his guidance and the concept of the group. Column Johnny Johnston, 406th AFSB Commander, Fort Bragg, N.C., and column George Akin, 404th AFSB, McChord-joint Base Lewis, also set out in the Wash, the penalties laid down with regard to concepts.

Tilzey and Johnston took in July they attached to the command.

"I think that we got the best of all, it is a way of C2 structure we plan to make C2, we plan to" Johnston said DOL converter AFSB guidance and meaning refers to.

During the rest of the participants of the Conference worked through vinjeteistä specified in the organisation of the responsibilities of the various scenarios. logistics and other experts shall take part in the group leaders to identify issues that need to be resolved before the ASC operational control DOLs. Breakout multiple sessions is also committed to discuss the difficult issues, such as the resource management and personnel.

ROC drill is now one more step on an ongoing basis, a series of meetings, make sure TO go as smoothly as possible.

"This is an iterative process," said Kuhr. "This is one of a number of meetings that we have. ASC staff is on the way to San Antonio next week, and we talk about several questions-resourcing issues, staff problems. in those circumstances, it is only one of a series of meetings in this process, and I think that we are on schedule, I think things are going. well, and we make it happen. "

Schools set to start development of 30

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WIESBADEN, Germany - From SMART Boards and upgraded science labs to ongoing construction projects, the Department of Defense Dependents Schools Europe facilities in Baumholder and Wiesbaden are keeping pace with the needs of students and teachers.
School officials are readying their classrooms and curriculum for the first day of school Aug. 30. The first day of kindergarten is set for Sept. 7. The first day of Sure Start is Sept. 16.
As the Department of Defense Education Activity begins the 2010-2011 school year, schools worldwide will undergo construction and renovation projects aimed at modernizing school facilities.
"DoDDs is going to do everything it needs to do to keep the schools up and running until they're replaced," said Bill McGann, facilities manager for the Wiesbaden schools. The $3.7 billion, multi-year Military Construction program is designed to bring all 970 Department of Defense Education Activity school facilities up to acceptable quality standards.
Projects in the Wiesbaden area include a new gymnasium at Wiesbaden High School and plans to replace the Hainerberg Elementary and Wiesbaden Middle schools.
Baumholder schools
Baumholder Middle High School
"We're looking forward to another great year," said Assistant Principal Richard Jimenez as he and fellow administrators geared up for the first day of school at Baumholder Middle High School. Both he and Principal Danny Robinson return to lead the staff at the Baumholder school which was seeing early enrollment numbers at about 250 students, he said, down from last year.
Jimenez said administrators expected more parents to come in the coming weeks. "Please come in and register as soon as possible," said Jimenez, explaining that having the correct enrollment numbers is crucial to ensuring adequate staffing.
Parents and students are invited to a new student orientation at the school Aug. 27 at 11 a.m. where they can pick up class schedules. "Free hot dogs will also be available," he said.
Wetzel Elementary School
Both Principal Helen Hughes-Balilo and Assistant Principal Cathy Marziali return at the helm of Wetzel Elementary School (Editor's note: Hughes-Balilo named DoDEA Principal of the Year and Micheline Huntley honored as Teacher of the Year - see page 7).
"Our school is open and ready to go - and we're ready for another great year," said Hughes-Balilo. "Our registration is down a little bit - but a lot of new people are coming in."
Like the middle high school, Wetzel did not see any major construction projects during the summer months, she added.
Smith Elementary School
Administration of Smith Elementary School also sees no turnover this school year, with Dr. Darren Johnson returning as principal and Michelle Woodfork remaining in place as assistant principal.
A Meet and Greet will be held for parents and students Aug. 27 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at the school.
Administrators said the school will implement a new lunch hour approach this school year allowing students to attend recess before eating lunch. The change is aimed at improved playground and cafeteria behavior.
"As we prepare for the deployment we are mindful of the stresses that families and children may experience," said the school's principal. "If you are concerned about your child, please speak with one of our excellent counselors, Natarsha Baker or Natasha Turner. In addition, we have a full-time family psychologist and a part-time school psychologist to help with the needs of children and families."
Kaiserslautern DSO
DoDDS-Europe's Kaiserslautern District, which oversees schools in Baumholder, welcomes new District Superintendent Dr. Dell McMullen (Editor's note: See McMullen's welcome message on page 6). McMullen, who began teaching with the Muscogee Country School District in Columbus, Ga., in 1973, has served as the superintendent of the Georgia/Alabama District since 2002.
Dr. Elizabeth Dunham is the Kaiserslautern District's assistant superintendent.
Wiesbaden schools
Aukamm Elementary School
Aukamm Elementary School saw the complete renovation of seven classrooms on its first floor. The remodels included fresh paint and new ceilings, floors and cabinets.
"And by the time school starts, we hope to have SMART Boards in every classroom," said Principal Sue Gurley who returns for her second year at Aukamm Elementary School.
The interactive whiteboards are some of the latest technology popping up in DoDDS-Europe classrooms.
"It's an interactive way to keep children engaged in the curriculum," said Gurley who has 24 years of experience as an educator and administrator with DoD schools.
Aukamm invites parents for a new student orientation Aug. 27 at 11 a.m. and an open house Sept. 7 starting at 5 p.m.
Hainerberg Elementary School
Hainerberg Elementary School had a brand new science lab constructed over the summer along with a leveled-literacy library. The school also had security upgrades installed to include new cameras and monitors.
"Visitors are only supposed to gain access through the main door," said McGann, facilities manager for Wiesbaden schools. "The security upgrades are for remote entry into the schools."
Hainerberg Elementary also welcomes new Principal Penelope Miller-Smith, who takes over after the departure of Dr. Barbara Hickman. Miller-Smith has more than eight years experience teaching in the classroom. She is currently working on her doctorate degree in evaluation, measurement and research with Western Michigan University.
Bradford "Brad" Seadore returns as the school's assistant principal.
Hainerberg hosts a new student orienta­tion Aug. 26 at 2 p.m. and an open house Sept. 2 at 1 p.m.
Wiesbaden Middle School
Wiesbaden Middle School welcomes Chuck Fannin as the new principal. He replaces Alexia Venglik who retired after five years as Wiesbaden High's principal and more than 20 years as an educator. Fannin comes to Wiesbaden from the Anchorage School District in Anchorage, Ala. He has 25 years of experience as an educator.
Wiesbaden Middle School students can expect to enjoy a closed campus this year with lunch being served in the new cafeteria. The school is also switching to a new student management system for more effective tracking of students. School officials ask for parents' patience with the new system which may impact student scheduling and registration.
The middle school holds a new student orientation Aug. 27 at 2 p.m. and an open house Sept. 8 at 4 p.m.
Wiesbaden High School
Wiesbaden High School is undergoing some major construction as crews work on the two-year project of building a brand new gymnasium.
"There'll be a lot of adjustment," said Principal Sharon O'Donnell, who returns for her second year at Wiesbaden High.
Students are asked to follow the signs and avoid construction zones. Students will enter the high school through Gate 9 near the new back parking lot and buses will follow a new pattern for picking up and dropping off students.
O'Donnell added that parents should be aware that parking will be extremely limited. Because of the construction and shuffling around of some classrooms, the high school band program will be held in Wiesbaden Middle School.
"We won't let construction affect the curriculum," O'Donnell said.
And the school's Air Force JROTC program will stick around for one more school year before transitioning into an Army JROTC program.
Colleen Larkin returns as the school's assistant principal.
Wiesbaden High holds a new student orientation Aug. 26 at 11 a.m. and an open house Sept. 9 at 5:30 p.m.
Heidelberg DSO
The DoDDS-Europe Heidelberg District welcomes back District Superintendent Frank Roehl (Editor's note: See Roehl's welcome message on page 2) and incoming Assistant Superintendent Steve Sanchez, who most recently served as the principal of Kubasaki High School in Japan.
For more information
Information and links to local schools are available by visiting the garrison's home page at www.wiesbaden.army.mil, clicking on the "Links" link at the top of the page and then the "DoDEA (With links to local schools)" link. For information on school supplies needed visit www.eu.dodea.edu/home/supplies.php.

U.s. Army Forces Command (forward) and the United States Army Reserve Command (forward), next week Review, August 16-22, 2010

Images and captions, highlight forward places Us army Forces Headquarters Command and principal place of business, the u.s. Army Reserve Command at Fort Bragg, N.C., August 16-22, 2010 with an aggregation.

USF-I visit to Command sergeant major general forces shall be paid by the final

A lot of buses with his team, such as Command Sergeant Major-General Lawrence k. Wilson, United States Forces-Iraq command sergeant major, pulled his personal security experts into huddle members. Clad body armor sweating at the Sun, they each other weapons for hunting or for target shooting around them, and bowed their heads, such as experts from the Member of the Cpl. Roy Gallup prayer recited (91) of the Soldiers. Is a ritual that you have completed before the start of each task, but today was the finality of air.
Development in the twenty-third day of Wilson entitled out of the Camp Victory to his last tactical ground movement by MRAP käyttövarantoja operating system site, visit 3rd Soldiers en route to Kalsu Advise and Assist Brigade, 3rd Light Infantry Division.

Operation Iraqi freedom and his tour coming to an end sun setting of this journey was the last chances for wire outside and spend time with Wilson.

His normal missions is to investigate the battlefield circulations, "pulse and heartbeat on the basis of those units ' General Ray t. Odierno, advance sale USF General I Wilson,. But he and t. Odierno and to prepare to leave is Sept 1-command the future after the change, Wilson said that it is important to visit the territory of the United States and to Advise and Assist brigades thank you for a job well done.

"We are where we are on the other hand, what you have done so," Wilson said. "My battle Buddy (t. Odierno) could come out lately, so I come to say goodbye to both of us. "

Wilson's Members say his trips around the HEAD of the country to visit the Soldiers he refers to his "Hooahs", has always been the rule than the exception.

"He really cares about his Soldiers" said Gallup, sergeant major MRAP driver works and has served on the PSD staff for six months. "He loves it around them."

COS Kalsu Wilson, such as at the end of its mission, the Soldiers are nearing completion and prepare. He meets with the Brigade Soldiers, Leka, it appears that his driver is estimated to have been the trade mark.

Wilson discussions with his warriors, because he doeth it as the corresponding.He is a bantering with Soldiers in her personal data or trading barbs are their allegiances in certain college sports teams, he shows he has enlisted Soldiers, which he credits to help them with, if he or she is older than non-aliupseerin officer in Iraq.

Wilson, native Austin, Texas, has led to the size of the forces to combat some of the most historic moments of freedom in Iraq.Command sergeant major 1st "Raider" Brigade, 4th Utin issues as he saw his forces capture of Saddam Hussein in December 2003.

And-USF top NCO-I, he has seen his warriors with partner countries and train Iraqi Security forces the self-sufficient, separate the cities and the end of the withdrawal of forces and redeployment of the device from the schedule.

Wilson also share their experiences 29 years of marriage and four children in 33 years.He gives them the challenges which are forward to return to their country of origin, and report with his family and will remind you, that they should be proud of what they do here.

"What did you Tell your stories here," he said unto them, that Iraq's 12 million people were able to vote on who they wanted to let us know the forces of the country's efforts to remind you of the author.

Wilson also reminded them how important it is to be careful with each other and to their becoming complacent, as they get closer to the home of running. his message is simple: "the enemy is still out," he said. "If you like leadership standards and you do not have to stay focused on what happens, you don't lose anything you should have been paying attention, of course remain. stay together. "you can do fine.

He takes the fact that his "Hooahs" miss most when he returns to Fort Hood case is not a secret.

Instead, he leaves the 21 months after the senior noncommissioned officer legacy in Iraq to talk about Wilson steers instead of how much is marked him as his "Hooahs" to serve the conversation, they enlisted Soldiers, sailors, Airmen, and he credits which have been requested to carry out tactical load that has helped Us armed forces Iraq Marines make significant strategic achievements in the transition from combat operations to stability.

"Have the honour to be Vice President, law," Wilson said. "It is not certain, it is not mandatory. no permissions and honour to be able to stand for 70,000 or 175 or five and say, I am a command sergeant major. Come with me, I take care of you."Before he leaves Iraq Sept 1, Wilson shows his" to the end of the fever Hooahs "official functions, such as the operation of a new Dawn begins.

"I do not know legacy data," he said, "no matter who you are, I think, if you do what you want in a managerial capacity, you can leave a legacy caring and respected leader. is it not I want more than that."

After Iraq, Wilson plans to leave his family and to spend time visiting before his move to the next task.

USF-ushers a new Dawn

History is stored in the operation Iraqi freedom lasted seven years, five months and 11 days. The situation in Iraq has improved, as the US Army's partnership role with the ISF and the Iraqi Government has also changed. The Brigade Combat teams began to advise and assist the transitional period with the attached, ISF iDespite from kinetic missions to the United States forces continue to shift, to participate in actions against Iraq led counterterrorism terrorBeginning in autumn 2009. Sept 1, a new Dawn for the official start of the operation of the six AABs is the performance and stability. Fill in at right angles to the United States forces AABs support ISF as they continue to increase their capacity and to support the rule of law.

CAMP VICTORY--History record Iraq freedom lasted seven years, five months and 11 days. Operation, which began on 20 March 2003 Iraq history, ends Sept 1 operation new Dawn begins, marking the transition from the stability of the diplomas, certificates and other evidence of combat.
A new Dawn in the event of a change in Operation "Iraqi's commitment to the United States, shall be adopted in accordance with" the General Raymond t. Odierno, t. US forces in Iraq, and thus Commanding General said at July 21 Pentagon press briefing book."Our commitment to changing the nature of: (a) that the military is dominated by civil-led commitment.
"When we transition the prudential, US forces continue, advice, assist and equipped with the Iraqi security forces and engage in counterterrorism our action groups" he said. "US Embassy, Provincial Reconstruction Teams, other United Nations and other organizations dedicated to the development of Iraqi civil society capacity we support. "
Secretary of Defense Robert Gates announced the change of LA FRANCOPHONIE ", Feb 17 notebook General David Petraeus, Commander of Us central Command then.
Align the change of the variation of the "send a strong signal that the operation Iraqi freedom has ended and we are operating in accordance with the new task forces," he wrote, adding that it strengthen the commitment of the United States in honor of 2008 Security agreement and recognize an evolving in the United States and the relationship between the Governments of Iraq.
The situation in Iraq has improved, as the US Army's partnership role with the ISF and the Iraqi Government has also changed.ISF is taking the lead activities and focus on the United States forces now primarily Darvas Trading System hoonauksesta skills and ISF training and advice, their partnership.
Throughout the seven years, most of the U.s. compare to our compliance with the obligations of the members of the three-step model of the ISF training partnership path; crawl, walk, run.
When the ISF for the first time, to create its forces, US partnership was focused on showing the right displays the ISF When increased. numbers and skills, the United States is carried out in joint operations and began to move back and let them lead. Now the ISF is likely, as a professional security force in the United States military partnership, the transition to the new Mission of the train, advise and assist in protecting the people, shall be jointly and severally liable, that is comparable to the execution phase of the ISF.
Operation new Dawn at first, there is a risk that an amendment may not be immediately apparent from a rate of 50,000 members of the service on the ground in Iraq.According to him, Command Sergeant Major-General Lawrence k. Wilson, USF-I command sergeant major, u.s. forces has been kept informed on the implementation of the stability operations in Iraq since 2004.
"If you really asks them ... the stability you are doing work now," said Wilson. "So the kinetic piece no longer, capacity-building for civil society ... oversupply of the strategic partnership with Iraq. "
Despite the shift away from the United States forces of the kinetic missions will continue to participate in actions against Iraq led counterterrorism terrorist networks and use all the means to protect themselves, attacked the security provided for in the agreement.
As part of the stability operations to combat the transformation of the United States attached to the General design also change the alignment of their personnel and equipment in order to change the missions to complete.
In the autumn of 2009, the Brigade Combat teams began to advise and assist the transitional period with the attached.Sept 1, the official start of the operation of a new Dawn is six AABs and stability will be filled with AABs performance. United States troops to aid at right angles to the ISF as they continue to increase their capacity and to support the rule of law.
To ensure that they support and the ISF offers the best of the previous Government of Iraq is tailored to the unique features of AABs environment in which they operate. units are set with as many as 24 specialty groups such as engineering, transport, investigation and forensic experts, the counter of explosives and counterterrorism and training.
Based on the location of the adaptation to the regulatory procedure with AABs makeup, and USF-I is ensured within the framework of the ISF and local government are, in order to protect the local residents need and increase the capacity of civil society support on the right.
Another important role for a new Dawn AABs Operation during Provincial Reconstruction Teams continued support.
AABs PRTs provide security and, where requested, specialty equipment expertise. common military and PRT further efforts are an integral part of the prudential and the operation of a new Dawn/US forces continue to security and equipment as well as AAB specialty groups PRTs expertise on demand.
US troops also continue to support other agencies such as the United States International Development, or USAID, and the United Nations as they work to create the capacity of Iraqi civil society.
The country's return to its economic and political agreement and ISF manage the safety of the country, t. Odierno said the Iraqi people have demonstrated patience and determination.
"Seven and a half years, the Iraqi people have proven to be very flexible and courageous," said t. Odierno. "They want to move forward and make the country better than it was before.
"Political and economic development is more important than ever now never. to that end, we believe that this new stage of our relationship to help ensure that security in Iraq continue to develop, diplomatic, path and that, ultimately, to promote peace and stability in the depth of the economy."

Young actors Missoula children's Theatre light up production stage

WIESBADEN, Germany-hens of suckler cows, sheep and donkeys huddled in the corner waiting for their stage debuts.
Young people face, that guarantees the Brown, yellow and white costumes from poked with beamed smiles.
And managers gave the signal to the animals from the stampeded Wiesbaden middle school gymnasium.
Casey Bjornrud, Missoula children's Theatre with the Director "to find the joy in their faces" said.
MCT is an international tour-project, bringing the arts gymnasium floors and auditoriums enlisting local children the ability to work in the world.
Export to the United States Army Garrison Wiesbaden community through the Sky, MCT full program shall be considered to be two shows "Beauty and the Beast" Lou Country musical production in the July 31 Wiesbaden middle school.
More than 50 Wiesbaden garrison school-age children participated in the country twist of fairy-tale story of "Beauty and the Beast."
The number of "Wish to sing in the context of the clavicle" show stopping of the dog, brought smiles to the player and tells parents and young audience members.
"These children are amazingly talented," said Bjornrud, as he ran to the backstage area around prepping children makeup.
Weisphal Bjornrud and Jen, who traveled to Buckaroo Bonnie directly Wiesbaden garrison with child-focused production MCT.
The program began questioning more than 60 garrison arms who were asked to provide information the names and ages of their dependents a combination of modes of transport in feelings-happy, sad, and even a little attitude.
Aaron Magowan, 9, buried his head in his hands during his audition pretending to cry, as he recited the name and age. His actors you are interested in and around laughed at his giggled.
The votes of the members after only one week after Tonin, step-dancing, singing, reciting lines and their marks of hitting.
Such as phase of domestic animals of the circled and returned to the back of the territory, in the darkened backdrop, the youngest players smiled and sighed. and they sat on the other part, to take the next step when the cue ball in silence.