Category Archives: Commander Talk
Col. Adam Boyd takes command of U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — Col. Adam J. Boyd assumed command of U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria here at a ceremony June 27. Lt. Col. Gregory Scrivens had been serving as the interim garrison commander since Col. Lance Varney relinquished command of the garrison last month. The ceremony and passing…
Detecting lead at USAG Bavaria: A Community member’s reference guide
BAVARIA — Recent problems with lead at Army housing in the U.S. renewed interest and procedures for testing for lead in water and paint here at U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria. An article posted by Reuters Aug. 16, 2018, noted the incidence of elevated blood lead levels in children…
USAG Bavaria Garrison Commander to host town hall
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — The USAG Bavaria Garrison Commander, Col. Lance Varney, will host a community town hall Tuesday, March 28 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Tower View Conference Center, Bldg. 209 at the corner of Wilbur Rd. and Argonne Ave. USAG Bavaria exists to ensure the…
Garrison commander unveils long range plan at USAG Bavaria
By Andreas Kreuzer and Nathan Van Schaik, USAG Bavaria Public Affairs GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — The garrison commander here recently unveiled his long range plan, which will serve as a framework to improve garrison services, ensure community security and enable U.S. Army readiness. Col. Lance Varney released the…
Patriot Day 2016 at USAG Bavaria
On Sept. 9, 2016, U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria — which includes Army installations at Garmisch, Grafenwoehr, Hohenfels and Vilseck — observed Patriot Day. The President designated Sept. 11 of each year as “Patriot Day” to remember those killed and injured in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. On this…
SURVEY: Determine the future of town hall forums at Rose and Tower Barracks
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — Bavaria, garrisons exist to ensure the life, health and safety of the community. Our service members and families are a major part of each community. Garrison leadership wants to connect, inform and empower community members. A town hall is just one way to do that.…
Commander at U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria relinquishes command
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — Col. Mark Colbrook, garrison commander at U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria, relinquished command at a ceremony here June 3. The ceremony and passing of the command’s colors was presided over by Michael D. Formica, region director, Installation Management Command Europe. Col. Bill Rieper will take…
Town Hall: How ‘Readiness’ affects USAG Bavaria, and what you can do
By Nathan Van Schaik and Jackie Pennoyer, UAG Bavaria Public Affairs GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — The garrison commander here hosted a community town hall March 31 emphasizing how the U.S. Army’s evolving priorities will impact U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria. Col. Mark Colbrook described how the Army’s mission will…
Town hall notes: Refugee situation and USAG Bavaria housing
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — Europe is experiencing the largest migration of refugees and internally displaced persons since World War II, leaving many here with questions and concerns: As a Soldier or family member, will I be affected? Why is this happening and how can I help? Col. Mark Colbrook, commander…