Monthly Archives: September 2016
Toyland Opens at Tower Barracks Main Store Oct 21
Army & Air Force Exchange Service news release GRAFENWOEHR, Germany – The Tower Barracks Main Store toy aisle will transform into a paradise of play when the Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s special Toyland section launches Oct. 21. Stocked with the hottest fall toys for boys…
USAG Bavaria Exchanges bring back fee-free layaway for the holidays
Army & Air Force Exchange Service news release GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — Once again, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is offering fee-free layaway for Soldiers, families and retirees who want to get a jump-start on their holiday shopping and keep gifts hidden safely out of sight from prying…
Prescription drug disposal made easy at USAG Bavaria health clinics
Defense Department health care beneficiaries can safely and easily dispose of expired and unused medications by bringing them to a military treatment facility or, in some cases, picking up a mailing envelope from the installation to send for destruction of the medications free of charge. The Drug Take…
Athens: A modern day glimpse at ancient history
ATHENS, Greece — Influences of American and European culture as we know it started centuries ago with toga-clad Greeks as they meddled in mathematics, dabbled in democracy and flirted with philosophy, creating an unprecedented civilization. Advances to the technological age could not have happened without our neighbors to…
Wolf reported near Grafenwoehr Training Area; stay clear
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — The State of Bavaria Department of Environment (LfU) reports several sightings of a wolf in the vicinity of the Grafenwoehr Training Area. The wolf sightings were captured on a Federal Forestry Office wildlife observation camera in Grafenwoehr. All USAG Bavaria community members are reminded…
Flood prevention measures further improved on Hohenfels Training Area
By Simone Peuleke, USAG Bavaria Enviromental Division HOHENFELS, Germany — The U.S. Army successfully completed a project to repair and improve the existing flood prevention system for the access road between Hohenfels Training Area, or HTA, and the off- post community of Hohenburg. A few decades ago, soil…
Sign up for the 2nd Annual Military Spouse Wellness Summit
InDependent news release FORT EUSTIS, Virginia – InDependent and Corie Weathers launch registration for the second annual online Military Spouse Wellness Summit: Happily Ever After sponsored by Armed Forces Insurance. The online summit takes place during the week of October 17-21. On Sat, Oct. 22, the grand-prize…
Patriot Day 2016 at USAG Bavaria
On Sept. 9, 2016, U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria — which includes Army installations at Garmisch, Grafenwoehr, Hohenfels and Vilseck — observed Patriot Day. The President designated Sept. 11 of each year as “Patriot Day” to remember those killed and injured in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. On this…
Family and MWR Auto Auction Sept 19-23 at Tower Barracks
Auto Auction Viewing Dates: Sept. 19 – 23, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Lot is open for exterior vehicle inspection. Location: Saratoga Ave., Motor Park #33, Tower Barracks Inspection Date: Sept. 21, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Mechanic with keys will be on site. Bid sheets: …
Germany vehicle registry fee increases Oct 1
SEMBACH, Germany — The U.S. Army Europe Registry of Motor Vehicles announced that it is increasing the vehicle registration fee in Germany by $5 to $35 dollars. Driver license fees are also going up to $20. These changes go into effect Oct. 1, 2016. Licensing fees…