By Paul Stevenson, U.S. Army Garrison Italy VICENZA, Italy — People who use social media are constantly reminded to be careful when posting and sharing information because it’s almost impossible to know who might be monitoring their activity. For people who want to get or maintain a…
Photos and story by Betsy Shepherd, Netzaberg Elementary School fourth-grader NETZABERG, Germany — On May 13 Netzaberg Elementary School students learned all about making our Earth a better place while celebrating being green with their Earth Day Extravaganza. The extravaganza featured stations where eager students learned about…
By Anthony Cazares and Cameron Mayfield, GES fifth-grade students GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — On Thursday, May 5, the students of Grafenwoehr Elementary School had a special visitor visit the school. Dr. Dell McMullen, the Director of DoDEA Europe, visited the school to watch learning in action. She was…
7th Army JMTC Legal Office news release 1. A German cell phone contract is a legal contract. 2. How long does my contract last? Most German cell phone contracts are for a period of 24 months. Then, most of them automatically renew themselves for 12 months or…
AAFES news release GRAFENWOEHR, Germany – Customers who reach for their MILITARY STAR cards at Army & Air Force Exchange Service facilities are helping reduce credit-card processing expenses and ultimately improving their military communities. During fiscal year 2015, bank-issued credit card processing expenses at Tower & Rose Barracks…
By Megan Fife, Grafenwoehr Elementary School fifth-grade student GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — Grafenwoehr Elementary School will host the musical, Annie on Thursday, May 12 at 6:30 p.m. Each spring, our teachers, Ms. Levison, Ms. Bentley, and Mrs. Sobey organize a musical for the students of Grafenwoehr Elementary School.…
By Conner Hammett, Army & Air Force Exchange Service Public Affairs HOHENFELS, Germany — Every day, Willie Alexander is in constant physical pain. Yet the 74-year- old reports for every shift at the Hohenfels Exchange Subway restaurant, eager to serve and put smiles on the faces of…
By Keith “Leo” Lear GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — May is the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), and U.S. Army Motorcycle Safety Month. The USAG Bavaria Safety page has the info you need on motorcycle safety. Here are your Top 10 Motorcycle Safety Tips: 10: Take a…
By Ms. Jessica Lipari (USAREUR) As John F. Kennedy once said, “Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of riding a bike.” Whether taking a leisurely bike ride with the family, using a bicycle as a means of transportation or riding a bike as part of one’s fitness…
By Alexis Tucker GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — If you haven’t been drawn into the bustling city of Prague yet, get ready to be mesmerized by the elaborate architecture. Although the city can be touristy at times, it still maintains its charm and romantic appearance. With architecture that varies…