GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — As COVID-19 restrictions begin to relax and spring brings better weather in Bavaria, beer gardens reopened across Germany. A beer garden (taken from the German word, “Biergarten”) is an open-air space, where beer and food are served — typically at a communal table. The idea…
By Susan Melnyk, Visual Information Specialist of USAG Bavaria MWR Photo Courtesy of Janeth Escajeda, Graphic Arts Designer of USAG Bavaria MWR, and Sgt. Grant Healy GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — USAG Bavaria MWR offered their first drive-in movie experience on May 15 and 16, to an overwhelming community response. …
By Dr. Bill Hunter, Stella Martinelli of Grafenwoehr Elementary School, and Vivian Velez of Vilseck High School GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — When DoDEA Europe closed schools indefinitely due to COVID-19, many teachers, parents and students did not know what to expect. “It was like that one dream that…
by Kelly Thornborrow, USAG Bavaria SHARP Victim Advocate April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month and as part of this month of awareness, April 29 is Denim Day. 2020 marks the 21st year of Denim Day internationally. A day for denim? You might be wondering why denim…
USAG Bavaria Provost Marshal PCS season is upon us. Registering and shipping your POV can be challenging, especially if you are stationed in Garmisch. Here are some tips that can help you with the vehicle registration process and decrease wait time in Garmisch: Be prepared. Check the…
USAG Bavaria Provost Marshal One of those tasks that we all do not like very much is registering your POV here in Europe. Here are some tips that can help you with the vehicle registration process in Bavaria: You can only receive two sets of 30-day temporary…
by Christa Rolls, USAG Bavaria DPW Environmental Division GRAFENWOEHR, Germany – Vilseck Elementary School held a special assembly awarding students who reduced their lunchtime waste. For three months, teachers and parent volunteers with first through fifth grade students monitored the amount of trash and recyclable products produced at Wednesday…
USAG Bavaria Provost Marshal A few quick reminders concerning driving safety, especially as the weather becomes nicer and we continue with training rotations: As with every rotation, there will be an increased amount of vehicles on the roadways. These additional vehicles will bring more mud and debris to…
by Regional Health Command Europe As a result of the current coronavirus outbreak in Northern Italy, U.S. European Command medical professionals are working closely with appropriate authorities to monitor the situation, coordinate the latest guidance from DOD and CDC, and distribute information to DOD personnel throughout the European theater…
By Julian Temblador, USAG Bavaria Public Affairs GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — Speed limits are being reduced to 20 kph during PT hours, Monday – Friday from 6 – 8 a.m., on the main roads at both Tower and Rose Barracks, effective Feb. 18, 2020. The Directorate of Emergency Services…