AAFES News Release GRAFENWOEHR, Germany – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is committed to making life better for the USAG Bavaria community, including our youngest heroes. The Exchange is celebrating the Month of the Military Child with activities, games and giveaways throughout April 2021. “Military children are…
DoDEA Press Release DoDEA Educational Options for School Year 2021-22 DoDEA is preparing to safely open schools in-person systemwide for school year (SY) 2021-22 as local health conditions permit. As the CDC has indicated, evidence suggests that many K-12 schools that have strictly implemented mitigation strategies have been able…
U.S. Army Europe and Africa Press Release WIESBADEN, Germany – DEFENDER-Europe 21 activities begin this month across Europe and continue through June. DEFENDER-Europe is an annual large-scale U.S. Army Europe and Africa-led, multinational, joint exercise designed to build strategic and operational readiness and interoperability between U.S., NATO allies…
By USAG Bavaria Safety Office GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — Motorcycle season is here, and U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria’s Safety Office wants you to be prepared for this year’s riding season. “USAG Bavaria provides several motorcycle training options. These are mandatory for active duty in order to operate a motorcycle…
By USAREUR-AF Personnel Office WIESBADEN, Germany — Germany’s annual Overseas Housing Allowance Survey will be conducted online between March 1 to 31, 2021. During this time frame, access the web link here: https://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/site/ohaSurvey.cfm OHA is a cost-reimbursement based allowance. Completing the survey is critical to ensure OHA rates…
AAFES News Release GRAFENWOEHR, Germany – Holiday shopping will look and feel different in 2020 due to COVID-19. The Grafenwoehr Exchange is committed to ensuring shoppers have a safe, sanitized and secure shopping experience during the Black Friday and Saturday sales events, from Nov. 27 to 28, 2020. …
AAFES News Release DALLAS — Though COVID-19 might put some holiday events on hold, Santa Claus will still be making the rounds virtually with the Army & Air Force Exchange Service and JingleRing. JingleRing provides a platform for families to spend time with St. Nick in a contactless,…
USDA News Release The Asian hornet, also known as the yellow-legged hornet (Vespa velutina), is a species of hornet indigenous to Southeast Asia. They are slightly smaller than the European hornets and are generally much darker brown or black with distinctive yellow legs. (Note: This insect is not to be…
AAFES News Release GRAFENWOEHR, Germany – In honor of Veteran’s Day, the Army and Air Force Exchange wants to salute the selfless service of all who have worn our Nation’s uniform with a limited-edition challenge coin. Coins will be given out on Nov. 11 at the following Exchange locations: Tower…
By Megan McKnight with USAG Bavaria Environmental Division GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — Ice and snow produce special sets of environmental challenges. How you decide to deal with these winter inconveniences impacts the ecosystem. Salt, debris, dirt and other pollutants accumulate in snow and ice. As the accumulation melts, the…