By Laura Garcia, program specialist with Army Substance Abuse Program (ASAP) GRAFENWOEHR – Summer can bring so many good times and memories. Getting together with friends to relax and enjoy the summer weather after being in the cold months can provide some much needed happiness. However, there summer can…
AAFES Press Release GRAFENWOEHR, GERMANY — As local COVID-19 restrictions continue to ease, Army & Air Force Exchange Service is reopening its Real Time Theaters across U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria starting Friday, June 25. At Grafenwoehr, Vilseck and Hohenfels, the Reel Time Theaters will schedule movie showings every Friday,…
By Nanette Schneider, USAG Bavaria Hohenfels Environmental Division HOHENFELS, Germany — Heavy rainfall hit the northwestern part of the Hohenfels Training Area in June 2021, creating extreme conditions. Within a few hours, monitoring stations recorded a downpour of over 100 liters of rain per square meter. At the Weihermühlbach…
AAFES Press Release GRAFENWOEHR, GERMANY — It matters where Soldiers and their families shop, and authorized Army & Air Force Exchange Service shoppers are doing their part to strengthen the U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria community. In 2020, Exchange shoppers generated $1.72 million for critical quality-of-life programs. The dividend…
By Laura Garcia, program specialist with Army Substance Abuse Program (ASAP) GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — Summertime is the perfect opportunity to enjoy a meal outdoors. While enjoying picnics, barbecues and potlucks outside, follow these Summer Sense Campaign tips to help prevent cases of foodborne illness. Keep your hands clean by…
By Laura Garcia, program specialist with Army Substance Abuse Program (ASAP) GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — The Army Substance Abuse Program provides resources to community members so everyone can make smart decisions regarding alcohol consumption. Check out tips the program has for responsibly consuming, and avoiding, alcoholic beverages this summer. …
By Cameron Porter, 405th AFSB Public Affairs Officer GRAFENWOEHR, Germany – Leaders aren’t born. They’re developed. And U.S. Army Sustainment Command has an incredibly successful program of collaborative instruction and leader development that helps shape ASC’s future force of Army leaders. David Saenz is a living, breathing, walking…
By Brea DuBose, Volunteer with American Red Cross Vilseck Complex VILSECK, Germany — Before the coronavirus pandemic, most American Red Cross volunteers offered assistance in person. From helping run blood drives, to teaching classes and supporting the military community in Bavaria, the volunteer opportunities were endless. But as the…
By Laura Garcia, program specialist with Army Substance Abuse Program (ASAP) GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — It is finally starting to warm up in Germany, and the time has come to get outside and enjoy this lush, green scenery. Riding bicycles, hiking, walking or running — all of these physical activities…
Edelweiss Lodge and Resort News Release GARMISCH, GERMANY — Consistent with host nation rules for hotel visits, the time has finally arrived to open the doors for service member guests at Edelweiss Lodge and Resort in beautiful Garmisch, Germany. The resort is scheduled to reopen on Friday, May 21.…