European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - August 31, 1994, Darmstadt, Hesse Page 4 the stars and stripes inside Africa wednesday August 31,1994 maj. Gerry Bigos pumps some Iron in Entebbe Uganda while members of the 86th Wing air transportable Hospital from Ramstein a Germany swat a volleyball during a Rujak even in Africa troops stay in swing of things by Doyle Tillman staff writer Entebbe Uganda . Army col. James Mcdonough and Crew went Down in flames last wednes Day in Kigali Rwanda when his sandlot soft Allers lost13-10. But it was just a game. And that May have been just what the doctor or dered said air Force tech. Sgt. Ben Vandortrecht the morale welfare and recreation chief who makes the rounds of american Camps out of Entebbe. It s important that they have the time to unwind a Little bit Vandortrecht said. The chief and one other mar airman Are working to provide something for american service members to do during their free Tim away from operation support Hope. Softball however is but one of the recreational activities available to the americans to ease the stress and Strain of their constant Relief efforts and family separation. Vandortrecht said service members deployed to Afri Ca have gone on cultural Tours and safaris watched videotaped movies played cards Board games football and volleyball gone swimming and trained with Nautilus and free weights. Mcdonough Vandortrecht the troops have to pay Between $30 and $130 to travel to the cultural Sites and safaris around this area of Uganda. -. -. " ".-. " the excursions Are usually Day trips Vandortrecht said because that is usually the Only time they have off. There Are however some two Day safaris. Since the mar team arrived aug. 1, service members have travelled to nearby Kampala to see the Katubi tombs where the Naganda Kings Are buried in addition some have taken a two Day safari to Lake Mauro while others spent time in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Lake Mauro is a National Park Between Masaka and Barara. Queen Elizabeth National Park is in Western Uganda Between lakes George and Edward. During safaris the americans View not Only the Lush african surroundings but also Many of the animals that give the continent its character. On sunday Vandortrecht said a group planned to go to a Crocodile farm. The tour was to include a Barbe Cue lunch and participants were to choose whether to eat fish or the Cross. The trip offers service members a Chance to see How crocodiles Are raised for commercialise. In /".,.- -. Vandortrecht said the future also includes an excursion to Murchison Falls and at the Airfield a Basket Ball facility. ". a / if Back in Kigali Mcdonough the task Force com Mander there and his team have a standing offer for a softball rematch from the winners whenever time and an average daily delivery of 600 tons of supplies -. Vet finds by Doyle Tillman. Staff writer _ Kigali Rwanda retired Petty officer 1st class Daniel Stachowiak craved something to break up theoffice routine. His Opportunity for excitement came a month ago when the 21-year . Navy Veteran joined Britain s overseas development administration. Stachowiak is now in Kigali with Oda handling Relief cargo Destine for rwandan refugees. T around offices and computers in England got Boring and this the Oda Job came up and i jumped on it he said. Oda workers unload Aid cargoes from the two or three aircraft contracted to it store the cargo and notify Relief agencies it arrived. The agencies arrange for final delivery the Oda team in Kigali was essentially on loan to the . High commissioner for refugees Stachowiak said. In the Navy Stachowiak served about 12 to 13 years aboard ships As a ship s Serviceman. He managed barbershops and other retail outlets which catered to sailors at sea. W Rihm two years alter the native of Bay City Mic retired in is to Orlando ha., pm wife Wendy wanted to go Home to the Stacho Vitak tangle , we july Tui 12-year Oki Alexander use in a Windup in Wiltshire county. To gland. Where they have been Tor the list Thiee years. He Saui i Htiu hot in can Liuio a nov y Raz eng him Atn it being Ai Ames Van but there ate no prob pm " i Rcv Svyet guv w e re a Teairl Siachos Iak aul oui of the you Nti a being 4 pan of 4 team a i a Kigali
