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…
By Savannah Bussa and Alessandra Porres in Dr. Hunter’s fifth grade class GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — On Wednesday, April 20, the students of Grafenwoehr Elementary School celebrated Purple Up! Day, a day for military kids from every branch of service to celebrate their contributions to the military. Every…
By Netzaberg Elementary School fourth- and fifth-grade students NETZABERG, Germany — Teachers and students at the elementary school here hosted a career day, which drew in a number of professionals from across the garrison. The event familiarized fourth- and fifth-grade students from Netzaberg Elementary School with…
Defense Commissary Agency news release FORT LEE, Va. – The commissary surcharge – the 5 percent added to every customer’s bill – is not a tax. That’s just one of several facts about the surcharge that even some of the savviest commissary customers are sometimes surprised to learn. …
Brought to you by the Seventh Army JMTC Office of the Staff Judge Advocate GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — The Seventh Army Joint Multinational Training Command, or JMTC, Legal Assistance Offices in Bavaria are now taking requests for appointments online. Service members and their families can request an appointment from any…
USAG Bavaria Security Office news release GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — Be aware of elicitation. It is hard to recognize, easy to deny and has a high potential for irreparable damage. What is elicitation? Elicitation is the strategic use of conversation to subtly extract information about you, your…
By Tom Janis, USAG Bavaria Emergency Manager Do you know the weather risks in Germany? Do you know what to do before or after a natural disaster? Do you know how to help others be a force of nature? Have you ever walked outdoors, looked up at the…