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INSIDE THIS ISSUE

COMMANDER’S

CORNER / DET SGT’S

CORNER

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DECEMBER 2

INCOMING PERSON-

NEL

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THE DAILY BEAST 4-5

PICTORIAL 6

ROAMING BEASTS 7

WHATS GOING ON IN

KOSOVO!

8-11

HOLIDAY RECIPE 12

CALENDAR EVENTS 13

Volume 3, Issue 12 DECEMBER 2014

The holiday season between Thanksgiving and the New

Year is a wonderful time of year that has many traditions

and is full of celebration and joy. We will give thanks, visit

Family and friends, and reflect on the past as we anticipate

with hope that the New Year brings us all good fortune.

Whether you are traveling to another location or staying in

the local area, please be safe when traveling. Be sure to

plan accordingly for the weather, obey the speed limit,

drive only when well-rested, and practice defensive driving

techniques. Anticipate the unexpected as you plan your

holiday activities. The community around us offers numerous

rich traditions and activities that will enhance the holiday

season for you and your family. Please take care of one

another this holiday season and ensure those without fami-

lies are included in the festivities of the season. We are all

part of the B/106th family, and I wish you all the very best

this holiday season!!

Happy Holidays! Bravo has been busy in both Ger-

many and Kosovo doing outstanding things within the com-

munity. I am proud of the dedication and hard work each of

you has contributed to make the mission happen at home

and while deployed. You have worked hard and have defi-

nitely put your best foot forward. We have had a busy

year. We have deployed Soldiers to both Kuwait and Kos-

ovo, we’ve conducted a Company FTX and two Detachment

FTX’s, ran several qualification ranges and held a multitude

of Prime Time Leader’s Training Events.

We’ve said goodbye to some great Soldiers that I

am sure have continued to do great things at their new loca-

tions and we have welcomed a few Soldiers that have

proven they are more than ready to contribute to the Bravo

mission. As the year comes to an end I want you to enjoy

your time off, spend time with your families and prepare to

bring in the New Year by hitting the ground running.

Seasons Greetings to you and your families!

Commander’s Corner

Detachment Sergeant’s Corner

MONTH OF DECEMBER

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December is the last month of the Gregorian calendar. It gets its name from the Latin

word “decem”, meaning ten. It was originally the tenth month, but became the twelfth

month when January and February were created. In the Northern Hemisphere, De-

cember has the shortest daylight hours and the longest daylight hours in the Southern

Hemisphere. December starts on the same day of the week as September every year

and ends on the same day of the week as April every year. Below are some Fun Facts

about December:

December is National Read a New Book Month

Nobel Prizes are awarded in December

On December 3rd, 1967, the first heart transplant was completed.

The Bill of Rights was passed on December 14th, 1791.

The Jewish holiday of Chanukkah begins on December 16th this year.

On December 17, 1903, the Wright Brothers made their first flight.

Christmas Day is celebrated on December 25th.

Kwanzaa is celebrated on December 26th-January 1st every year.

December 26th is National Chocolate Day.

INCOMING PERSONNEL

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SPC Paul Tizon enlisted in the U.S. Army in 2011 in Los Angeles, CA. He is mar-

ried to Monaliza Tizon, and has three children; Eliza 11, JC 5, and Genevieve 23 months.

In 2012, he graduated 19K OSUT from Fort Benning, GA and was a Tank Driver for

more than 2 years in Fort Riley, KS. He deployed to East Africa in 2013. SPC Tizon

graduated from the Fort Jackson, SC Finance School in 2014. He has a Bachelor’s De-

gree in Electrical Engineering and is aspiring to finish his Masters Degree in Interna-

tional Relations. He is bi-lingual in English and Filipino, and is currently working on

learning more languages such as Arabic, Russian, Somali, and Aramaic. In his spare time

he practices Aikido and Kenjutsu, and can sometimes can be found singing on karaoke

nights.

The Bravo 106th Beasts would like to welcome SPC Tizon to our Jungle.

1LT YOUNG’S PROMOTION CEREMONY

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CPT Morgan speaks about LT Young’s promotion The newly promoted 1LTs

1LT Young delivers his promotion speech The cocktail-style reception

On 26 November 2014 I had the distinct honor of being promoted to First Lieutenant. It’s

been a blessing serving with such hard working and dedicated Soldiers. I’ve been lucky to

have excellent NCOs and Officers guiding me. I would like to thank my family, espe-

cially my father who was a Sergeant First Class in the Army Reserves, for his mentorship,

Alpha Detachment from my time in Kuwait, and Bravo Detachment. –1LT Jake Young

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CONGRATULATION 1LT KIM

Congratulations to 1LT Kim on her promo-

tion! Through hard work, dedication and

determination she has earned this well de-

served promotion.

She attributes her success to her family

and her mentors, Officers and NCOs

alike. 1LT Kim is making her mark in

Kosovo and doing great things.

Ms. Hodges has the honor of promoting 1LT Kim

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The Bravo Beasts participated in No-Shave-November to help raise awareness for men’s health issues.

We said goodbye to SPC Thu as he departed to join the Bravo Beasts in Kosovo

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BEAST ACTIVITIES

Trip To Italy

By: SPC Martinez

It had always been a dream of mine to visit Italy, one I never thought I could possibly

fulfill until being stationed here in Germany. I remember sitting in my Art History college

class, fascinated as we learned about Michelangelo’s works such as his Creation of Adam

fresco in the Sistine Chapel and his sculpture of David. We also studied ancient architecture

like that of the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Colosseum in Rome, St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican

City, and the lost city of Pompeii destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD.

What made this trip even more special was that my wife and I took that college course

together, so we were both able to share this experience with each other. If you ever get a

chance, I suggest you sign up with Trips4Troops organization and take this trip (Italy’s Best 5

Days: Pisa-Florence-The Vatican-Rome-Pompeii-Sorrento-Capri-Naples-Venice) or any other

destination package they offer because the tour guides are knowledgeable and very friendly.

From the scenic views on the island of Capri, to the romantic Gondola ride down the Grand

Canal in Venice, we made great memories that we will never forget. But just in case, I also

took close to 800 pictures!

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WINTER DRIVING SAFETY by SFC BROOKS

Driving in Kosovo can be a challenge. Pe-

destrians walk on the roads barely visible

and sometimes you have to make a split sec-

ond decision to prevent a fatality from oc-

curring. The AST Safety Office conducted a

Winter Driving Safety class in two phases.

The first phase was classroom driven; Sol-

diers and Civilians were shown slides and

videos of accidents that have happened due

to changes in weather conditions, distracted

driving, speeding, and driving while fatigue.

Weather conditions change the way we

should drive. Snow, rain, sleet, and fog are

elements that should alert drivers to slow

down and remain vigilant while driving.

The second phase of training began when Soldier and Civil-

ians were required to maneuver through a safety cone obsta-

cle course. Drivers were given direction by the instructors to

execute a right or left turn and had to perform within 2 to 4

seconds to avoid hitting a cone that represented a pedestrian

that stepped out in front of their vehicle. The final task was to

quickly increase the speed of their vehicle from 0 – 60kph

and quickly come to a dead stop in front of a pedestrian cone

without running into it. In order to successfully complete the

training, all safety cones had to remain standing. If the drivers

failed to successfully maneuver the course they were given

additional instruction and required to repeat the course until

they were successful in completion.

After the completion of the obstacle course drivers received

instruction on how to properly install snow chains on their

vehicles. This course is a requirement for all drivers on Camp

Bondsteel.

MAJ Jensen and Mr. Johnson demonstrate how to

properly affix snow chains to a tire

Soldiers maneuver through a driving course

dodging pedestrians and making quick stops

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WHAT’S GOING ON IN KOSOVO

SSG Willis briefs NATO, KBR and Dyno

Corp employees on the implementation of

the Eagle Cash Card in the Camp Bond-

steel dining facility. This process will im-

prove accountability of funds and reduce

overall cost of buying paper meal tickets to

distribute on Camp Bondsteel employees.

Disbursing funds its first paying agent for

the KFOR 19 rotation. 1LT Kim provides a

paying agent brief to SFC Johnson.

CPT Morgan visits Kosovo for a morale

and welfare check. Soldiers discuss the mission and how things are going in Kos-

ovo over a family style meal at a local res-taurant called Apollonia.

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VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES

PFC Messouli providing a little assistance

At the camp Bondsteel Fire Station

SGT Samuels, SPC Hughes, PFC Messouli & PFC Carreon

play foosball with the children

SPC Hughes patiently awaiting for the talent show to begin

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VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES by PFC Messouli

On November 27th, turkeys were living in peace and harmony, but everything changed when the Americans

invaded. Thanksgiving is a wonderful holiday to get together with friends, family and neighbors to share our

favorite traditions or create new ones, to celebrate inclusive communities or make the first steps toward creat-

ing them.

The Kosovo team dedicated their day to spend it with children with special needs. We started our day with a

joyful 5k/10K Turkey Trot run around Camp Bondsteel. Later on that morning we went back to our rooms and

got ready for a fun day with the children. We met at the Dining Facility, where we had a Thanksgiving meal

together. The dining facility did a great job with decorating and preparing a delicious assortment of foods. It

really made me fell like Thanksgiving at home. We gathered in a private room, where we got to learn more

about the children while enjoying our food. Once we were done eating, we moved from the dining facility to

the MWR building so that the kids can draw hand turkeys and play some games. SFC Brooks got into a seri-

ous foosball game with one of the children; the game was so intense that everybody gathered around the foos-

ball table to cheer for their favorite team. After a few hours passed by, we decided to go visit the other inter-

esting spots on Camp Bondsteel. We visited the Fire Station, where we learned more about fire trucks and the

children got to press several buttons on the fire truck. The children held a talent show to show off their crea-

tive side, some performed local dances while others sang. They all had some amazing talents. We ended the

day by going to the gym where we played soccer and basketball.

Different than any Thanksgiving I have spent in the past, this year’s Thanksgiving was not only about thanks,

but it was about giving. We had the opportunity to spend the day with amazing talented kids whom I am look-

ing forward to meet again in the future.

WINTER GERMAN RECIPE

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In case anyone missed it, the Kaiserslautern American printed a very tasty sounding recipe for Gluhwien.

The Drink of the Season (From the Kaiserslautern American)

November 27, 2014 Courtesy of AdvantiPro

In a few plain words, glühwein is a mulled wine — a wine combined with spices and

typically served warm.

And those who have tried it know how to enjoy it: outside with friends on a wintry eve-

ning, when the air is crisp, daylight has gone early and a scent of cinnamon and cloves fills the

air. When the drink’s sweet heat saturates your body, you know that Christmas is right around

the corner.

Whatever the national name — Nordic Glögg, British mulled wine or Romanian Vin Fi-

ert – glühwein has a long tradition. One of the oldest cookery books, “De Re Coquinaria,” of

Ancient Rome, shows how to prepare “Conditum Paradoxum,” a spiced wine served hot. The

Austrian versions are called “jager tea” and “punsch.” Though the latter actually originates

from an Indian beverage made from sugar, spices and water, jager tea is an Austrian specialty

prepared with rum and has become a popular apres-ski drink in the Alps. Fortunately, there are

many versions of glühwein, even some without alcohol, so everybody can enjoy this seasonal

drink.

Once the winter season has arrived, many people flock to the nearest Christmas market

to enjoy a glass of glühwein. On average, a cup of glühwein costs €2, which doesn’t include

the additional €2 “pfand,” or deposit, that is charged on each mug. The deposit is returned to

you after you return the glass.

If you prefer to drink this treat at home, check out this recipe. The simple and original

version is quick and easy: Mix ¾ liter of red wine and ¼ liter of water, three cloves, two cinna-

mon sticks and two pieces of star anise, and heat it up slowly without boiling. Cut one lemon

and ½ orange into slices and add them. Leave the heat on for one hour, then remove the fruits

and spices and finally season it with sugar to taste. This recipe can be adjusted to personal

taste. Some people add one liter of water and one liter of red wine with ¼ liter brandy, two an-

gostura bitters and one spoon full of cardamon, instead of star anise and lemon.

Calendar of Events

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EVENTS/TOURS

All activities can be reserved through:

MWR Outdoor Recreation : 493-4117 / 06313-406-4117

Or

USO Kaiserslautern

Vogelweh: 0631-350-6512

Ramstein: 06371-42623

December 20th

Salzburg, Austria Christmas Market (USO)

Nurnberg and Rothenburg Christmas Market (USO)

Brussels Christmas Market (MWR)

December 23rd

Christmas in Rome (MWR)

December 27th

After Christmas Special- Black Forest Winter Wonderland at the Waterfall (USO)

December 31st

New Year’s Ski Weekend (MWR)

January 3rd

Amsterdam City Tour (USO)

Paris Express (MWR)

January 10th

Bern, Switzerland (USO)

Bavarian Fairy Tale Castles Hohenschwangan and Neuschwanstein (USO)