European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - June 16, 1994, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Thursday june 16, 1994 the stars and stripes Page 3three charged in rape Case at Rhein main by Wayne v. Hall staff writer three airmen at Rhein main a Germany have been charged in connection with a rape at the base Early May 30. The airmen a charges include rape forcible sodomy and indecent acts committed against a female military member according to a statement released by the base wednesday. The airmen temporarily assigned to Rhein main from an undisclosed Reserve unit in the United states met the woman a Soldier recently assigned to Europe at a base club the night of May 29, said a source close to the Case who asked to remain Anonymous. The four left the club and went to a base dormitory where the men allegedly participated in sexual acts with the Soldier the source said. At some Point later May 30, the Soldier reported to base officials that she had been raped. Base officials would not identify the men give their Ages or specify their duty status citing the ongoing investigation. They also would not say where the woman is assigned or if a doctor examined her. The officials also would not discuss other details of the Case. A visitation policies in the dormitories arc the responsibility of the individual commander a sgt. Tammy Thompson of the base Public affairs office said in response to questions of possible policy violations in government living quarters. A quiet hours must be observed and usually no More than three visitors Are allowed at one  according to the base statement a the general policy for visitation rights for military members is that guests Are allowed in individuals rooms for a period not to exceed 24  none of the suspects is confined and there is no scheduled court Date for a trial base officials  of year dedicated to family and Community by see Palumbo Mediterranean Bureau Iraklion air station Crete a a supervisor once told Peggy Hebert that she should stay in the air Force if she wanted to make something of herself. Years later he cheerfully ate those words when he wrote to congratulate her on becoming the air Force s spouse of the year. Hebert earned the award for her Volunteer efforts at a homeless shelter in Virginia and in the military Community at Iraklion air station on the greek Island of Crete. The award covers her work during 1992-1993 and will be presented in september at the air Force associations annual awards banquet in Washington . A Peggy throws herself into whatever she attacks a said her husband capt. Lernes Hebert a base person net officer. A when she was in the air Force she was very successful at it and when she decided to stay Home to raise her family she threw herself into  Peggy Hebert spent five years in the air Force before leaving in 1987. She was working As a protocol officer a in the rank of Captain a when she decided to stay Home to raise a family. The heberts have two children Lea 6 and Lauren 5. Her husband jokes that while she May not get paid for it she easily has a full time Job with her volunteering ,., the ability to mix family Community Church and personal activities is important to spouse of the year judges she said. However with All these different activities tugging at her time a family is still my priority a Hebert said. A things just seem to come together because we do them As a  the entire Hebert family pitched in to collect Cook and serve food at the homeless shelter. But Peggy Hebert a background in computers was what was needed when the family transferred to Crete last year. As Iraklion began drawing Down to close in june skilled volunteers were in demand. When the combined elementary and High school lost its computer technician instructor she set up a computer lab. She  officially teach without department of defense dependents schools credentials so she organized several classes and coordinated other volunteers to teach. Her work in the Ever shrinking Community also included initiating a program to bring spouses together. A i wanted to get people together who normally a. A. A amps Suo Palumbo the air forces spouse of the year Peggy Hebert stands by her tree climbing daughter Lea 6.  see each other a Peggy Hebert said. A when the Community gets this Small you need to know who to turn to for help and for  y she tried a bit of everything to get people to break out of their shells including a fitness and fun night at the gym. Workout enthusiasts got a min fitness lecture and demonstration. Wine and cheese lovers got to Sample the latest delicacies. She also helped organize volunteers to sit with americans admitted in greek hospitals. As in Many european countries family members must feed Bathe and watch Over sick relatives in greek hospitals. A she does whatever she sees needs to get done a Lernes it Bert said. A she is really uncomfortable being in the limelight but i know she feels Good about it the award a nimble bikers keep police work on a Roll by j. King Cruger Northern Italy Bureau Aviano a Italy a Strong legs and a bicycle pump. That Sall eight members of the 31st Security police so at Aviano a Italy need while they patrol areas of the base this sum Meron their 21-Speed Mountain bikes. The recent move to bikes quickens the Security cops response time and brings them closer to the Community police officials said. A the move puts the police Back on the Street and makes them a part of the Community they serve a explained maj. Brandt Laird commander of the Security police Squadron. The eight a All volunteers a Are patrolling the bases areas 1 and 2, the most congested sections of the spread apart base. The areas Are located near each other in the town of Aviano about three Miles North of the main base and flight line facilities. Area 1 contains the schools Post office and most shopping outlets while area 2 features living dining and recreational facilities. Traffic congestion in the two areas has increased by More than 40 percent in recent months and has slowed the response of patrol cars. The congestion resulted from the growth of the bases population after the Transfer of two f-16 squadrons from Ramstein a Germany to Aviano plus the bases on going efforts in connection with operation deny flight. The operation is natos Effort to enforce the . Flight ban Over Bosnia and Herzegovina. The Bike patrols began Early in May and Are effective in Small congested areas because they allow the police to Whiz through traffic that would impede patrol cars according to senior airman Timothy e. Winfree one of the freewheeling cops. A not Only do the bikes make it easier to get around but they put us More in touch with the people its Good Public relations too because the people Arentt intimidated by us a said the 26-year-old Winfree a resident of Rocky Mountain  use of the bikes also saves Gas and Wear and tear on the patrol cars a added airman Joseph Marrone  patrol partner. The Bike riders patrol in twos and routinely rack up 15 to 20 Miles a Day a you see a lot More on the bikes while you re Riding slowly around the base a said Marrone 27, a resident of West slip Long Island. Not Only have the cycling cops exchanged their Blue and White sedans for the bikes but they have also traded in their Battle dress uniforms for Black shorts and White to shirts and their berets for bicycle helmets. When the weather is Cool the bikers Don Black sweat pants. The Bike patrols Are expected to continue through the warm weather months and end sometime in late september. A amps. J King Rugof ready to go Are senior airman Timothy e. Winfree left and airman Joseph Marrone