Category Archives: Health & Lifestyle
Primary Care behavioral health screenings to change at USAG Bavaria clinics
Ms. Ashley Patoka (Regional Health Command Europe) SEMBACH, Germany — Army military treatment facilities across Europe will soon see a change in the way behavioral health screenings are completed at primary care appointments. The Behavioral Health Data Portal is an enterprise-wide web-application that enables standardized data collection…
Exchange’s BE FIT helps Soldiers keep ready and resilient
AAFES news release GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is supporting BE FIT resolutions with health and wellness offerings for Soldiers, retirees and their families at the Grafenwoehr Exchange. The Exchange has a long-standing history of supporting the wellness of Soldiers and their…
Official and tourist passports: Why the difference matters
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — A small, tightly-wound book with pages primed for international stamps and the promise of adventure, the passport is perhaps the single most important object for smooth and lawful travel across borders. Two types of passports are important for DOD personnel and families stationed in Germany:…
Army spouse finds fulfillment through skincare home-based business
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — Sophia Turner, a military spouse, who struggled with adjusting to stay-at-home mom life, found fulfillment when she created her handmade luxury skincare company called The Willow Tree. Turner now operates as an official home-based business at USAG Bavaria after founding her business six years ago.…
BCSC announces spring 2019 grant application dates
BCSC news release GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — The Bavaria Community and Spouses Club is pleased to announce our Spring 2019 Community Outreach Grants application will be open March 1 and close March 31, 2019. The application will be available at our website. BCSC Community Outreach Grants are issued…
Expect longer wait times for birth abroad no-fee passports
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — Expect longer processing times for no-fee passports processed with Consular Reports of Birth Abroad, according to the U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria Passport Office. The USAG Bavaria Passport Office reports that the State Department has changed the issuance facility for no-fee passports for newborns. Due…
Norovirus outbreak impacts U.S. military facilities in Germany
Ms. Michelle Thum (Regional Health Command Europe) Multiple U.S. military installations in Germany are experiencing an increase in norovirus cases, as a result of significant norovirus activity being reported throughout Germany. Norovirus is the official name for a group of viruses that cause the stomach flu. Healthcare…
Military Police builds trust in communities while deployed
By Capt. Katherine Troxell, 551st MP Co. GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — Something as small as a cup of coffee can have a lasting expression that can last a lifetime. Soldiers assigned to 716th Military Police Battalion, 551st Military Police Company, ‘Hooligans’, enjoyed a cup of coffee…
USAG Bavaria’s CIFs closed for inventory Feb. 4-15
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria’s Central Issue Facilities will be closed for a change of accountability officer inventory in February. Both the CIF at Rose Barracks and Hohenfels (HTA) will be closed Feb. 4-15. CIF will provide emergency ETS and chapter support for service members…
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…