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a chance to wind down and base is always throwing events
relax while their children are like this.”
able to have freedom to play According to Keith Mohn,
with their friends. In addition, research scientist and HMMS
the extravaganza provides at- programmer for Battelle, the
tendees with a large variety of annual Earth Day event has
free food and activities. contributed to Combat Center
“The best part about today patrons’ preservation efforts.
was that the kids have so much “Since we started the ex-
to do,” said Sam Hoversten, travaganza, there’s been a di-
wife of Sgt. Maj. Jared Ho- rect correlation to an increase
vertsen, 2nd Battalion, 7th in recycling and conservation
Marine Regiment’s sergeant aboard the base,” Mohn said.
major. “From the bounce “We’re 1 percent away from
houses to the dog show, tacos, reaching this year’s goal, and
face painting and kettlecorn, we believe this event will get
I was kept busy too. I don’t us there.”
have to watch them closely Report and U.S. Marine Corps
because I know they’re going photo by Lance Cpl. Rachel K.
to be safe here. I love that the Porter

German State Honors Outdoor Rec
Director Joe Harris

t its annual Hessentag in Germany.
Afestival early in June, Hessen Minister President
the German state of Hes- Volker Bouffier presented the
sen honors citizens for their award to Harris, and during
community service, as well as the ceremony he thanked the
efforts to promote German- German armed forces and the
American relations. U.S. military in Germany for
Among the honorees this their service and cooperation.
year was U.S. Army Garrison The week-long Hessentag
Wiesbaden Family and MWR festival − featuring amusement
Outdoor Recreation Director rides, street performances,
Joseph Harris. Harris was pub- food and drinks − is held in
licly recognized for his work a different city each year. This
in strengthening German- year’s location in Korbach
American relations. brought more than 600,000
Since 2014, he has been visitors to the northern part
the coordinator of the annual of the state.
German-American Friendship Report and photo by Nadine
Fest in Wiesbaden and has Bower, USAG Wiesbaden
significantly enhanced coop- public affairs
eration between Germans and
Americans. He ensures that
German clubs that are dedi-
cated to showcasing American
culture are included in the fest
every year, so that they have
a place to share their love for
American culture with Ameri-
cans and Germans alike.
Additionally, Harris always
invites German tourism offices
and other agencies to advertise In early June, Hessen Minister Presi-
for their towns during the fest, dent Volker Bouffier publicly recog-
in order to give Americans liv- nized Joe Harris, USAG Wiesbaden
ing in and around Wiesbaden FMWR Outdoor Recreation director,
for his work in strengthening German-
ways to get to know their home American relations.

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