By Anna Morelock, U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Beginning Jan. 1, 2020, certain veterans received access to Commissary and Exchange services. Within Germany, due to international agreements with the German Federal Ministry of Finance, this access also requires veterans to register with the U.S. Army Customs Agency- Europe…
By Christa Rolls, USAG Bavaria Environmental Division GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — If you have been in a local car shop, you’ve likely seen products that tout a hissing, ferret-like animal on the front cover, warning of their presence. Martens, or Marder in German, notoriously damage vehicle electrical systems…
By Kelly Thornborrow, Family Advocacy Program Educator GRAFENWOEHR, Germany – Children are often compared to sponges, in that they absorb and learn about the world around them through interactions with others, particularly those in caregiving roles. As an adult figure or caregiver in a child’s life, your…
U.S. Army Europe press release WIESBADEN, Germany — Citizenship services for overseas military members and qualified family members will change in early 2020 with the closure of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Frankfurt Field Office on Jan. 31, 2020. The USCIS will continue to perform its naturalization…
By Kelly Thornborrow, Family Advocacy Program Educator GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — Emergency Placement Care (EPC) through the ACS Family Advocacy Program is a vital resource supporting our USAG Bavaria community. Comparative to short term foster care, this Army program helps military children and their families in their time…
AAFES news release GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — The Grafenwoehr Consolidated Exchange conducts annual inventories Jan. 22-31, 2020. Exchange facilities across U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria will open late or close early. All facilities will reopen regular hours the next business day. Customers are asked to plan accordingly. Garmisch…
By: Elaine Freeth, USAG Bavaria Environmental Division GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — At the year’s end, it is customary to reflect on achievements made over the past twelve months, and look forward to the new year with a fresh set of goals. Adding New Year’s Resolutions, could save money, time,…
USAG Bavaria Provost Marshal You have heard it before but it’s worth saying again…Do not drink and drive. If you do decide to go out with friends and have a drink, make sure that you have a plan to be safe beforehand. Have a designated driver. Here…
By Tom Janis, USAG Bavaria Emergency Manager Dear USAG Bavaria Community, The winter months are upon us and that can often bring challenging weather conditions. We want to remind community members that USAG Bavaria monitors weather conditions daily in case school must be cancelled, delayed, or closed…
AAFES News Release GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — The Tower Barracks Food Court is bringing a special treat to Soldiers and their families for the holidays. On Dec. 14, from 2 to 3 p.m., Soldiers and their families can play Bingo with Santa at the food court. Prizes will be…