Category Archives: Health & Lifestyle
Top things to do in Vilseck
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — The city of Vilseck dates back to the year 920. Close to Rose Barracks, Vilseck offers a variety of traditions, food and events. Official Links City of Vilseck website Vilseck Video Historic Castle Burg Dagestein Tuermer Museum Hiking Vilseck…
Exchange partners with H&R Block offering tax preparation service
AAFES news release GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — U.S. Army Europe tax centers will re-prioritize services in 2019 and focus assistance on those that generally make less than $54,000 per year, in accordance with Army regulations and IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance guidelines. To help service members and their…
USAG Bavaria helps family members seek employment with job fair
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria’s Family and MWR hosts its 2019 job fair, Tue, Jan. 29, for both Tower and Rose Barracks. The purpose of the 2019 job fair is to assist active duty service members, family members and dependents find employment while serving overseas. The…
Tech Expo returns to USAG Bavaria Feb. 11
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — The semi-annual U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria Tech Expo, hosted by the Network Enterprise Center will be held Monday, Feb. 11 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Tower View Conference Center, Bldg 209, in Grafenwoehr. All military, civilian and contractor personnel are invited to attend for free.…
USAG Bavaria Exchange shoppers: Get fit and enter 2 sweepstakes
AAFES news release GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — Two sweepstakes are giving Soldiers and their families a chance to take their BE FIT lifestyle to the next level. From Jan. 18 – Feb. 18, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is offering military shoppers a chance to win…
Where to watch the Super Bowl at USAG Bavaria
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — U.S. Army Europe observes a half-day schedule following the Super Bowl, Mon, Feb. 4. The duty day begins at 1 p.m. Mon, Feb. 4. Soldiers assigned to the 7th Army Training Command have the entire day off. If you’re a service member and are unsure…
VIDEO: How USO Grafenwoehr and volunteers impact our community
By Sgt. 1st Class Ron Lee, 382nd Public Affairs Detachment GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — On many U.S. bases you will now find that along with Army Community Service, Morale Welfare and Recreation and of course the Fitness Center. At U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria in Grafenwoehr, there is…
Keep fitness a top priority this year
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — Winter has officially set in, holiday decorations may or may not be put away, and you can now stop beginning every conversation with “Happy New Year.” This is the make-or-break time for many of those New Year’s resolutions, especially ones about getting back into shape. USAG…
Army to survey family housing residents by email starting Jan. 15
By U.S. Army Assistant Chief of Staff for Installation Management WASHINGTON — Residents of Family housing owned and leased by the Army will have a chance again to rate the quality of housing and housing services in 2019. The second online survey of about 10,000 residents living…
How USAG Bavaria’s volunteers contribute to Strong Bonds retreats
By Robert M. Auker, Director of Religious Education at USAG Bavaria “Community events build community,” said former U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria Chaplain (COL) Kevin M. Pies. Community volunteers contribute to the success of community efforts. This plays out on a monthly basis with the Army Chaplain Corps’…