USAG Bavaria Security Office news release GRAFENWOEHR, Germany—There seems to be a lot of confusion, questions and vague policy guidance when it comes to clearance revocations and denials. One issue that comes up frequently is the concern over whether losing a security clearance or being denied a…
By Capt. Jennifer Bryer, 7th Army Joint Multinational Training Command Many single Soldiers throughout Bavaria have claimed a large number of exemptions on their federal withholding forms causing them to owe a large debt to the IRS for failing to pay taxes during the year. The tax centers…
VILSECK, Germany — Symptoms associated with a brain injury are nothing to shrug off, according to medical experts with the Bavaria Health Command. Each year, approximately 1.7 million people sustain a traumatic brain injury. “The brain is complex with several receptors and transmitters,” said Robert M. Lucania, Director…
By Rachel Clark, 409th CSB GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — The 409th Contracting Support Brigade has named its top non-commissioned officer of the year following a three-day competition in Grafenwoehr, Germany. Staff Sgt. Kevin Brown, 928th Contracting Battalion, was named 409th CSB’s top NCO for 2016. “This was…
American Red Cross, Vilseck Complex news release VILSECK, Germany — The American Red Cross is recognizing the country’s everyday heroes during Red Cross Month this March. “Our community is full of everyday heroes who help others in need,” said Kelly Clark, Field Office Coordinator for the Vilseck…
By Staff Sgt. Alfred Hames, 15th Engineer Battalion GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — Noncommissioned officers have always led from the front, but a new grass-roots initiative empowers them to effect change across the spectrum. Not in My Squad, or NIMS, is an assessment begun in October 2015 by Sgt. Maj.…
By Alexis Tucker GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — It’s not every day you can experience views of the Danube River and a snowy covered Walhalla, Germany’s Hall of Fame which resembles the Abe Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. , to fill your day with beauty and wonder. The castle…
By Nathan Hartvigsen, Grafenwoehr Army Health Clinic GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — Winter Solstice is behind us now, so the sunlight will be back before you know it. In the meantime, though, here’s a few tips to keep your spirits up when the winter weather threatens to bring you down.…
Bavaria Health Command news release VILSECK, Germany – U.S. Army Health Clinics in Vilseck and Grafenwoehr will begin a trial period of opening for half-days on Friday training holidays, in alternating months, for enrolled beneficiaries needing care for minor illnesses. The clinic will open for the morning…
By Alexis Tucker GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — Would you like to make her swoon with a non-generic Valentine’s Day date? Maybe you’re just an outdoorsy couple, animal lovers, or you want to take your children somewhere unique. If you nodded yes, you should explore the Wildgehege Hufeisen in…