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Join the 2008 Angel Tree program. The kickoff will take place in the Davis Soldier & Family Readiness Center on November 25, at 2 p.m. Point of contact is Allie Vallery or Kent Thompson, 634-7500.

Get to know your ACS and what it has to offer! ACS invites you to the Library every Tuesday from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., brown bag lunch.

YS Homework Center (Vicenza Community Library Conference Room) (6-12 grades) School Days 3:00-6:00pm

Are you only getting the AFN TV Program Guide and The Pentagon Channel on your AFN Decoder? If that's the case, it's time to re-register your decoder at www.pvconnect.net. If you are leasing your decoder, contact your Exchange store for a registration update.

Holiday Information

The Vehicle Registration Office in Torri di Quartesolo
will be closed during the following holiday and
italian rest days:

27-28 November 08
25-26 and 31 December 08
1-2 January 09
5-6 January 09.

Individuals who will be clearing for PCS will need
to make arrangements to clear Vehicle Registration
prior to their closure. Failure to properly clear could
result in unnesssary delays in your PCS.

The Vicenza Commissary will be OPEN for business
Monday 24 Nov 08 from 1000 to 1700 hrs,
and it will be CLOSED on Thursday 27 Nov ’08,
Thanksgiving Day.

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Military OneSource is available 24/7 ANYWHERE!
This includes: consultation, research & referrals,
interpretation & translation, counseling, educational
materials, and an interactive Web site.
Stateside: 1-800-342-9647;
Overseas: 800-3429-6477;
collect from outside the US 484-530-5908,
contact your international operator first.
TTY/TDD: 1-866-607-6794;
Para Espanol, llame al: 1-877-888-0727.
Services are private & provided by the
Department of Defense at NO COST TO YOU.

Are you looking for a job? Youth Services is now hiring a Child and Youth Program assistant. Look for specifics at the CPOL website, and by calling 634-7659

Family Child Care Providers are needed. Become a professional home provider! You can increase your family income while staying at home with your children. Work full-time or part-time and receive free training. For more information call DSN: 634-7615, civ:(039)0444-717615

MARCO POLO AIRPORT SHUTTLE SERVICE. Due to the large number of personnel traveling over the holidays in order to better serve you we are asking everyone to sign up for shuttle services for travel beginning 15 Nov through 30 Nov 08. The sign up sheet will be maintained at the Central Processing Facility (CPF). Please stop by and sign up to ensure you and your family have a seat on the shuttle. We appreciate your cooperation and hope you have a safe and enjoyable Holiday Season! POC Is Mrs. Anita Buchanan, CPF Manager, DSN 634-8706/6996 or email anita.buchanan@eur.army.mil.

SOGGIORNO OFFICE HOURS OF OPERATION. The Soggiorno Office has resumed regular hours of operation. Customer service hours are from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday. The office is closed on Italian Holidays. In order to ensure your personal needs are met in a timely manner please plan accordingly. POC is Mrs. Anita Buchanan, CPF Manager, DSN 634-8706/6996 or email anita.buchanan@eur.army.mil.

ID CARD OFFICE UPDATE. The ID Card Office would like to inform you of some important information. For all personnel needing an identification card you must bring with you two (2) forms of identification. One form of identification must be a photo ID, this can easily be obtained by getting your SETAF Drivers License before coming to get your ID card. The second form of ID can be various types of documents please contact the ID Card Office for more specific details. Newly married sponsor’s who must get their spouse added to DEERS/RAPIDS must have the following in order to do so: 1) Original Marriage Certificate 2) Notarized copy of the spouse’s driver’s license or passport (when spouse is not present with sponsor to enroll). POC is Mrs. Anita Buchanan, CPF Manager, DSN 634-8706/8352 or email anita.buchanan@eur.army.mil.

Top Stories

It's Never Too Late!

Story by SGT Nicholas Anderson

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According to the National Center for Health Statistics 66% of American Adults over the age of 20 are either overweight or obese, but it’s never too late to change your eating and dieting habits. Penn State’s Director of Sports Nutrition Dr. Kristine Clark came to Vicenza, Italy to encourage all Service Members and Civilians to start their weight loss plan today.

U.S. and Italian Paratroopers Train Together

Story by SGT Nathan Bowen

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One benefit of being stationed overseas is interacting with our host nation’s military. Army Sergeant Nathan Bowen reports on a group of Italian Troops training alongside NCO’s from the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team during the Infantry Basic Noncommissioned Officers Course or BNCOC.

"Be Moneywise"

Story by SPC Joe Tolliver

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According to the US Bureau of Labor statistics, the United States is moving toward the worst record for job growth in more than 65 years. One internationally acclaimed speaker is travelling all over Europe with one thought on his mind, how to help Military members understand the stages of wealth building. SPC Joe Tolliver explains.