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The 2013 Baumholder Expo is a community event that provides information to Soldiers, civilians and family members about all resources, agencies, organizations and businesses of the U.S. Army Garrison Baumholder and of the surrounding German community. This one-stop “get smart” even is scheduled from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday in and around the Hall of Champions.
But EXPO is more than just tables with flyers. Event organizers have given this traditionally sedate activity a shot of adrenalin and created a community event that gives new meaning to the information gathering process.
Highlighting the day is a performance by the U.S. Army in Europe “Rock Band.” USO will be there as well, giving out free food to anyone with an appetite, and the Red Cross will be hosting a blood drive in the nearby VFW facility — the basement of the Wagon Wheel Theater.
U.S. Army Garrison Baumholder’s Safety Stand Down Day will be held in conjunction with EXPO. Numerous safety-related displays and demonstrations are planned inside and outside the Hall of Champions.
Organizers have cranked up the event another notch by inviting numerous German merchants to attend and display their products. Administrations from four communities have also signed up to participate, so the cities of Baumholder, Nohfelden, Freisen and Herrstein will also be represented at EXPO.
“We will have a variety of information and resources as well as interactive activities, games, food and prizes for all ages,” said EXPO organizer William Luna. “The event is focused on the total Army family, which includes single Soldiers, married Soldiers, families and civilians.”
AFN will be doing a live radio broadcast throughout the event.
If you start to get thirsty at EXPO, stop by the ASAP table and receive a free drink. There will also be food and beverages for sale at various other locations.
At the CID station, you’ll receive free, hands-on crime scene equipment experience. You can get a free dental kit at the dental clinic table, and you can test your driving skills at the Directorate of Emergency Services area.
At the Rolling Hills Golf Course area, you can “putt” your skills to the test. Hall of Champions staff will also be conducting fitness equipment demonstrations.
If you need to de-stress, step outside and hammer out your frustrations on someone’s old clunker at the auto bash site.
The Joint Multinational Training Command, one of Baumholder’s tenant organizations, will provide training simulators for people to get some hands-on experience with their equipment.
Bring your MP3 player and learn what rocking out with public health is all about, or visit the library table and get a free book.
There will also be a tailgate party, information from the aquatics facility, an “Amazing Race” sponsored by ACS, as well as demonstrations and equipment from EOD.
Visitors will be able to obtain everything from in and out processing information to Java Cafe smoothies. The latest members of Baumholder’s military community, the 16th Sustainment Brigade and the 421st Multifunctional Medical Battalion, will also be represented.
