European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - August 10, 1991, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Page 10 b the stars and stripes saturday August 10, 1991keller takes command of 3rd inf div by John Millar Wurzburg Bureau Gie Belstadt Germany a command of the largest infantry division in the . Army was turned Over to a one Star general Friday during a ceremony that saw the outgoing commander receive his third Star Brig. Gen. Richard f. Keller assumed command of the 3rd inf div during a change of command ceremony at Giebel Stadt  Airfield near Wurzburg. The command was turned Over to Keller by it. Gen. Wilson a. Shoffner who had received his third Star just moments earlier. Sho Frier has commanded the division As a major general since july 1989. During operation desert shield he commanded Vii corps troops remaining in Germany while much of the corps deployed to the persian Gulf. The divisions 3rd brigade was also deployed and served As the 1st brigade of the 1st  div which spearheaded the Allied drive into Iraq. Ironically much of the 1st  div has been unofficially absorbed by Shoff nerds former division in recent weeks As part of troop draw Downs and unit realignments in Europe. The 3rd inf div on Friday will officially take Over three brigades from the 1st  div a 3rd inf div spokesman said. A master sgt. Hal leathers said the 3rd�?Ts personnel strength will leap from 17,000 to More than 30,000 soldiers next week making it the largest division in the . The a Marne division with eight brigades including an Engineer brigade formed july 31, is now nearly twice the size of other  divisions. The division headquartered in Wurzburg has units in various locations stretching from Aschaffenbur to Vilseck. The vastness of the division was emphasized by some 2,000 soldiers who marched in fridays ceremony Many of whom were representing units of the 1st  div but soon will Wear the 3rd inf div Patch. The Point made by the vast formation of troops was punctuated by a display of the divisions military hardware. Abrams tanks Bradley fighting vehicles and howitzers rolled toward the audience during a Reading of the units history. Vehicles on the ground were backed up by hovering Apache and cobra attack helicopters and other aircraft. Addressing the mass of military might v corps commander it. Gen. David m. Maddox praised the division for its support of the Vii corps deployment to the Gulf and its participation in the ground War As Well As its ongoing humanitarian and rebuilding efforts in the Region. A fall of you have earned a place of special Honor in the hearts of the kuwaiti people the admiration of your countrymen and the gratitude of All who believe aggression cannot go unchallenged a Maddox said. A a you be also shown that american soldiers can quickly turn from warriors to humanitarians with compassionate treatment and medical Aid for iraqis in the Wake of the  the division currently has approximately 1,000 troops serving in Northern Iraq As part of operation provide Comfort and another 100 stationed in Kuwait As the Headquarters unit for the 11th  Cav regt. Shoffner leaves Germany for an assignment As the Deputy commanding general of the . Army training and doctrine come and commander of the  a combined  Center at fort Leavenworth Kan. Keller a Vietnam Veteran with 30 years in the  comes to the division from Washington where he was the director of training in the office of the Deputy chief of staff for operations and plans . Army. Airman sentenced to 20 months in prison for theft Check cashing 1raklion, Crete a amps a an air Force Security policeman assigned to the 7276th Security police so at Iraklion air station has been sentenced to 20 months in prison after being convicted of a number of offences involving Check cashing. Airman Sidney Hoffman a resident of Dallas n.c., was convicted at a general court martial aug. 3, sgt. Kent Willet a base spokesman said Friday. Judge col . Jeremiah Mahoney was presiding. Hoffman also received a bad conduct discharge was reduced to the lowest enlisted rank and sentenced to forfeit $500 per month for 10 months. Hoffman pleaded guilty to a number of offences involving the theft of checks from two Barracks residents and the improper cashing of the checks at the base Exchange and other facilities at Iraklion. The checks were cashed for about $1,000, Willet said. The policeman also pleaded guilty to cashing a number of his own checks totalling about $500, without having sufficient funds in his account to cover them. The offences took place Over a six month period starting in october of last year. Hoffman is being held at Iraklion while awaiting Transfer to a permanent confinement facility Willet said. Child s body found near . Housing area berlins amps a the body of an unidentified child was found Friday morning in an exhaust Tunnel of a heating Plant used by an american housing area an american spokesman said Friday. A Chimney sweep discovered the body about 10 30 . During an annual cleaning of the heating Plant which is adjacent to the Dippel housing area. German and . Officials have determined that the body is that of a 10 to 12-year-old child according to 1st it. Keith Masback of the Berlin brigade Public affairs office. The . Provost marshal in Berlin has confirmed that there Are no open cases of missing persons in the american Community Masback said. Last of Vii corps troops in Gulf returning to Germany Stuttgart Germany the last of the Vii corps troops who participated in operations desert shield and desert storm Are expected to return to Germany from saudi Arabia on tuesday. The soldiers include 21 members of the 45th medical co air ambulance who have been in the persian Gulf Region since mid August 1990. Their plane is scheduled to land at Rhein main a Germany about 1 30 . Tuesday. Then they will be bused to Nellinger Barracks in Ost Wildern a Stuttgart suburb where they Are expected to arrive about 5 ., according to staff sgt. Marks Kalinoski a 7th medical come spokesman. The corps redeployment command comprised of 275 soldiers from various 2nd corps support come units will be the last group to arrive. That group is scheduled to land at the Stuttgart  Airfield shortly after 10 . Tuesday command spokeswoman Zena Featherston said. The medical company a redeployment is occurring in three stages. The first two groups returned to Germany on july 9 and 16. Officials Hope to Welcome Home the last group with blaring fire engine sirens and a Celebration tuesday at Nellinger Barracks. Later in the Day at Nellinger a Barid and family members will Greet the redeploy ment command soldiers who Are assigned to various bases in Southern Germany. Some of the latter group Are returning from the persian Gulf for the second time Featherston said. After the War Many soldiers returned to Germany but later went Back to help end the military operation there. Most of the soldiers have been there since the 2nd corps support come deployed to saudi Arabia in november  targets dangerous dogs in . By Amy Geiszler Jones . Bureau a British Law will go into effect monday requiring owners of american pit bulls and some other Breeds to either destroy the dogs or have proof the dogs Are neutered and insured. The dangerous dog act will require owners of american pit Bull terriers japanese Tosas fila Brasi Leiros and dogo argentines to either destroy the dogs remove them from the country or obtain a certificate of exemption by nov. 30, the Law will also make it illegal to own Breed Exchange abandon or give away the dogs. Violators of the Law face fines of up to 2,000 pounds $3,500 and jail terms of up to six months. There May be As Many As 10,000 pit Bull terriers in the country said a spokeswoman for Britain a Home office which oversees the country a Domestic affairs. One Tosa had entered the country earlier this year and it is believed that no members of the other two Breeds Are present in the country. Starting monday it will be a criminal offence to keep one of these so called dangerous dogs in Public unless it is muzzled and on a Leash. The muzzle must be securely fitted and prevent the dog from biting. The dog will need to be under the control of someone Over 16, also dog owners of the Breeds included in the legislation must fill out a registration form by oct. 12. The forms available from local police stations must be completed and returned to he Bush enterprises ltd., an Agency located near Royston which will act As a registry and admins Rator of the Law. For those who choose to destroy their dogs the government will pay up to 50 pounds $87.50 compensation toward their destruction said the Home office spokeswoman. In order to obtain a certificate of exemption owners will have to produce proof that their dogs have Heen neutered tattooed with a special number and implanted with an identification Chip by a qualified veterinarian. Owners will also have to carry liability insurance for. The dog. The exemption fees will Cost 14,62 pounds $25.60. Owners should apply to he Bush enterprises ltd., which will Issue the certificates. A spokesman for 3rd air Force said the command is consulting with the three . Army veterinarians stationed in Britain to see if they can provide the necessary services for such dogs owned by . Military members. Figures telling How Many military dog owners the Law will affect Are unavailable said capt. Ray Martella a there a no reason Why an american military veterinarian  give satisfactory proof required for the certificates said the Home office Secretary. The three . Veterinarians Are located at Raf Feltwell Raf upper Heyford and Raf West Ruis lip. They travel to other military installations to provide animal care  traffic management offices worldwide have been advised to include the information on this Law in briefings Given to service members transferring to Britain said Martell. The British government Hud already imposed a ban on the importation of american pit Bull terriers and japanese Tosas. The ban took effect May 22, a few Days after a 6-year-old British girl was attacked by a pit Bull terrier. The Apt will also make it possible to prosecute owners of any dog that is a out of control in Public or causes injuries to anyone according to the Home of Tice spokeswoman. Anyone with questions about the procedure for applying for a certificate of exemption should White to he Bush enterprises ltd., Heydon near Royston Hertfordshire sg8 8pn, or Call 0763 838329