MayDay MayDay: Witches will fly and pranks will rise
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany – Welcoming spring with bonfires and dances while banishing demons and evil spirits – this is how much of Germany celebrates witches night, or ‘Hexennacht,” April 30 every year. On this night, the old legends say witches meet the devil at the sacred mountain Brocken before…
USAG Bavaria honors its Grafenwoehr, Vilseck volunteers
VILSECK, Germany — There are 447 service members, family members, local nationals, youth, civilians and retirees who — from March 2017 to February 2018 — logged over 43 years’ worth of man-hours. Over 250 on-post organizations currently use their services. And in the past year alone, the total dollar…
Homegrown: Take advantage of fresh produce
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — Spring has arrived in Bavaria and nature is coming back from hibernation. This also marks the beginning of gardening season, when seeds and young plants are brought out and tended to so they can produce a plentiful harvest. The same is true for Tower and…
Functional fitness facility opens in Hohenfels
HOHENFELS, Germany — To meet the demands of the community members, the new functional fitness gym officially opened its doors to all DOD ID cardholders 18 years and older. The new facility, located at the Arena in Bldg. 47, is the result of an initiative started by a…
OPINION: Why I volunteer
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — From the onset of basic training, Soldiers are warned by their peers to avoid volunteering. The scary unknown detail looms ahead for any volunteers crazy enough to raise their hand. Not taking that advice, I volunteered for a detail during basic that paid off in…
Take a Hike!
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany – Now is the perfect time to get outside. Whether you want to improve your fitness level or take a stroll with the family, below is a list of nature hikes to suit everyone. Weissenstein Burgrine in Stienwald – Kalvarienbergstrasse 42, 95679 Waldersdorf. This hike is…
Europe’s first Service Culture Center opens with an eye on employee development
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany ─ U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria leadership and employees gathered here at Tower Barracks April 12 for the opening of the first Service Culture Center in Europe. “Today’s opening marks the culmination of something that we’ve been thinking about for well over a year,” said Col. Lance…
Schedule POV inspection appointments online
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — All CAC holders can sign up for a Privately Owned Vehicle inspection appointments at the U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria transportation page at www.bavaria.army.mil/transportation. Vehicle Inspection Online Appointment Customers should arrive at least 10 minutes prior to their appointment time and bring a copy…
Red Cross offers free career training for dependents
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria strives to bring enrichment programs, like the upcoming American Red Cross Dental Assistant Training Program, to our military communities. USAG Bavaria Red Cross and the dental clinics offer this exciting training opportunity to military family members. While the training program does…
Teddy bear clinic comes to town
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany – U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria Veterinary Clinic hosts the first Teddy Bear Clinic May 3 at Rose Barracks. During the clinic, Soldiers from 2nd Cavalry Regiment will practice their suturing skills using injured or damaged stuffed animals. Capt. Caitlin Sullivan, officer in charge of the…