Army opens Congressional Fellowship Program to Army civilians
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — The Army Congressional Fellowship Program is now open to Army civilians who meet eligibility. Installation Management Command is calling for nominations by Feb. 15, 2019. The Army Congressional Fellowship Program is an 18-month program for Army Civilians, which includes pursuit of a Master’s Degree…
USAG Bavaria honors four Soldiers, one civilian at retirement ceremony
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria honored four Soldiers and one civilian for their service and career at the quarterly retirement ceremony, here, December 12. The USAG Bavaria Garrison Commander, Col. Adam J. Boyd, thanked the retirees for their accomplishments and sacrifices made in service to the…
USAG Bavaria releases new usage policy on community facilities
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany – U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria has a new facility usage policy that went into effect Dec. 1, 2018. The new policy outlines common operating procedures for the use of USAG Bavaria meeting facilities for community use. The policy applies to all military members, tenant, special visitors…
USAG Bavaria holiday season hours & closures
Happy holidays from U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria! The following on-post offices and services will be closed or have limited hours during holiday weekends. Closures and hours changes are also listed throughout the year on the Facilities & Closures calendar at home.army.mil/bavaria. For more, or if you are uncertain about…
Stay safe during holidays
A message from the USAG Bavaria Antiterrorism Office The next few weeks include a number of holiday celebrations and events that could be potential targets for terrorism. In addition to holiday fests and markets, other locations such as sporting events, tourist sites, restaurants, commercial centers, places of…
Changes coming to U.S. Army Europe tax centers in 2019
By Sgt. Kristopher Dimond, U.S. Army Europe GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — U.S. Army Europe tax centers will re-prioritize services in 2019 and focus assistance on those that generally make less than $54,000 per year, in accordance with Army regulations and IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance guidelines. “The program…
709th Military Police Battalion welcome new NCOs at joint induction ceremony
HOHENFELS, Germany – Soldiers from the 709th Military Police Battalion and the U.S. Army Health Clinic in Hohenfels, crossed the threshold from Soldiers to Noncommissioned Officers during an NCO Induction Ceremony Nov. 20 at the Hohenfels Theater. Twenty-eight Soldiers from the U.S. Army accepted their new duties and responsibilities…
USAG Bavaria opening hours during National Day of Mourning Dec. 5
U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria services will operate under federal holiday hours Wed, Dec. 5, in observance of the National Day of Mourning. The following services will be affected. Follow USAG Bavaria’s Facebook page and website for updates. DoDEA Schools will be closed. AAFES and DECA Commissaries…
41st Field Artillery Brigade returns to Germany
By Ms. Lacey Justinger (USAREUR) GRAFENWOEHR, Germany (Nov. 30, 2018) — The 41st Field Artillery Brigade uncased its colors in an activation ceremony that was combined with an assumption of command and responsibility for the unit, here, today. With a history dating back 100 years, crossing oceans and…
Small community, big thanksgiving
By Chaplain (Major) Don Williamson, USAG Bavaria-Garmisch Chaplain GARMISCH, Germany – There are many wonderful benefits to living and working in a small military community. People greet you as you walk down the street. All the baggers and cashiers know you by name in the Commissary. The post master passes…