GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — Warm weather is giving way to cold, which means you should prepare your vehicle now for winter. One important thing to know before you hit the road in winter is that Germany has different tire requirements than the United States. European winter tires…
by Christa Rolls, USAG Bavaria Environmental Division GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — The Culture and Military Museum of Grafenwoehr will open a special exhibition highlighting environmental protection at Grafenwoehr Training Area from Sept. 17, 2019, to March 15, 2020. Hosted by Stadt Grafenwoehr and the Heimatverein Grafenwoehr, the exhibit…
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — Every year, as the trees become bare and leaves pile up along sidewalks and lawns, the U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria Directorate of Public Works leads a concerted effort to beautify the installation before the season gives way to the cold, snowy months of winter. Service…
By Julie Aliaga-Milos, USEUCOM Agriculture Advisor The United States Department of Agriculture restricts or prohibits the entry of many agricultural products, which can carry foreign pests and diseases that harm American agriculture and our environment. A major pest or disease outbreak could mean higher grocery bills, shortages…
VILSECK, Germany — Construction crews shut off hot water at select locations here on Rose Barracks Sept. 9-13. The Directorate of Public Works must repair a heating line leak in the vicinity of the Jesse L. Williams Fitness Center, Bldg. 323, before the weather turns cold. The…
by Christa Rolls, USAG Bavaria Environmental Division GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — Now that the warm season in Bavaria is here, there are a plethora of opportunities to get outside and enjoy the outdoors. Whether you prefer something more slow-paced, or want to step on the wild side…
HOHENFELS, Germany — Drowning is a global health issue, larger than many accept, and is almost entirely preventable. All official lakes and pools in Germany have their own lifeguards. One of the largest groups is the Deutsche Lebens-Rettungs-Gesellschaft. Founded in 1913, the DLRG has over 1.8 million members…
Editor’s note: Tom Janis is the Emergency Manager at U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria. This is his contribution and analysis. Imagine there was widespread damage from a natural catastrophe while serving overseas and the U.S. Army refused to pay or render aid. Unfathomable? Well, get ready Army. Effective…
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — Maintenance response times, lack of transparency of housing work orders, and effective sponsorship were among common findings of over four thousand recent home and barracks visits here, said the garrison commander at a town hall to address housing issues. Garrison Commander Col. Adam Boyd hosted…
By Kellie Matack, USAG Bavaria Emergency Management GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — In the summer of 2003, Europe experienced temperatures 20 to 30 percent higher than the seasonal average. Extreme maximum temperatures of 35 to 40 degrees Celsius were recorded in July and continued into August. This extreme weather was…