Story by Franz Zeilmann, Caecilia Meier and Simone Peuleke VILSECK, Germany — On September 14, 2015, Garrison Commander Col. Mark Colbrook “opened the doors” to the new Green Classroom here on Rose Barracks. Among the guests were mayors from our neighboring towns, representatives of the U.S. and German…
Story by Tom Janis, USAG Bavaria Emergency Manager Preparedness requires putting action in place, not just a passing thought about putting together a go-kit with some food and water supplies. The World Trade Center Evacuation study in 2012 assessed the Emergency Preparedness Safety of those who evacuated the…
FORT RILEY, Kansas — InDependent and The Army Wife Network launch registration sign-ups for the first ever online Military Spouse Wellness Summit: Invest in Yourself 2015 sponsored by The USAA Educational Foundation. The free online summit takes place during the week of Oct. 19-23, with a bonus day on…
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — Moving to a new city is always a challenge. Packing, unpacking, and then trying to find a hockey league. You have to see where the league is at, what level you can play at, and if a local team has a spot for you. You might be…
Article submitted by the IMCOM-E Region School Liaison Officer Are you are parent who works long hours? A single parent? A parent with several children? Or just one of the many busy parents trying to keep up with the demands of every day life? Busy or not, a…
InDependent is a military spouse run health and wellness organization in partnership with Public Health Foundation Enterprises, Inc. who provides a nonprofit designation. Their mission is to create a thriving community of military spouses that supports preventative wellness by inspiring each other to make health and wellness a priority. By…
By Charlie Stadtlander, USAG Schweinfurt Public Affairs SCHWEINFURT, Germany — The valleys rise up around you green and fertile. A castle looms, perched on a hill like a bird of prey that eyes you as you wind your way along the curve of the river. There are no cars…