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Build healthy parent-child relationships with these Family Advocacy Program tips
By Brenda Mercado, USAG Bavaria Family Advocacy Specialist GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — Building healthy and positive interactions with your child can seem nearly impossible during moments of fits and tantrums. However, engaging your child and creating a positive parent-child relationship is essential. According to the CDC, developing a…
MEDDAC Bavaria civilian selected as SARC of the Year
By Alain M. Polynice, U.S. Army Medical Department Activity Bavaria Public Affairs Office GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — Margie Mercado, a Sexual Assault Response Coordinator at U.S. Army Medical Department Activity Bavaria, was recently named as the United States Army Europe 2019 Exceptional Sexual Assault Response Coordinator of the Year. …
Kinder surprise eggs still banned in U.S.
USEUCOM Customs Executive Agency News Release WIESBADEN, Germany — People who are thinking of sending chocolate eggs stateside this Easter should be aware of the U.S. Customs regulation banning Kinder Surprise eggs from import to the U.S. “U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents will remove Kinder Surprise chocolate…
Phase 1 of 2 of Gate 6 traffic circle construction set to begin
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — Construction is set to begin on a traffic circle outside Tower Barracks’ 24/7 gate resulting in detours and modified gate hours. In mid-November 2018 garrison officials here and members of the German building authority announced plans to co-fund a project to build a traffic circle…
Festival remembers sacrifices of American Soldiers decades later
By George Patton Waters, grandson to Gen. George S. Patton Have you ever wondered if the American soldier will be remembered for their sacrifices decades from now? I believe we’ve found the answer in a small town in the Czech Republic. For almost 30 years, the city…
Spring cleanup April 22-26 to beautify our communities
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — The Tower Barracks, Rose Barracks, and Hohenfels communities will join forces to make U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria look neat and clean during the annual spring cleanup event April 22 to 26. Soldiers, family members and civilians can help improve the appearance of USAG Bavaria by collecting…
MEDDAC Bavaria clinics recognized for its “Star” status
By Alain M. Polynice, U.S. Army Medical Department Activity Bavaria Public Affairs Office VILSECK, Germany — All five Army health clinics of the U.S. Army Medical Department Activity Bavaria were recognized and formally honored for their recertification as an Army Safety and Occupational Health Star Site in a ceremony…
Schedule POV inspection appointments online
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — All CAC holders can sign up for a Privately Owned Vehicle inspection appointments at the U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria transportation page at https://home.army.mil/bavaria/index.php/vehicleregistration. Vehicle Inspection Online Appointment Customers should arrive at least 10 minutes prior to their appointment time and bring a copy…
Nurse consultant works to keep MEDDAC Bavaria infection free
By Alain M. Polynice, U.S. Army Medical Department Activity Bavaria Public Affairs Office VILSECK, Germany — When it comes to infection prevention, Joey Scaletta, a nurse consultant for infection prevention and control for U.S. Army Medical Department Activity Bavaria, is passionate about his job and how he is…
Celebrating volunteers: The backbone of our community
GARMISCH, Germany — U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria – Garmisch community volunteers were recognized for their commitment and support during the annual Volunteer Recognition Ceremony held April 4 on Artillery Kaserne. From March 2018 to March 2019, volunteers in the Garmisch community donated more than 6,500 hours of their…