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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…
Activate authentication on Common Access Card by March 31
Video by Katryn McCalment, Headquarters, Department of the Army, Chief Information Officer/G-6 Army Common Access Card (CAC) holders have until March 31, 2019, to activate their Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Authentication certificate to ensure uninterrupted access to military networks and data. Mandated by the DoD, the…
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…
Total Army Sponsorship Program Rodeo March 14 at USAG Bavaria
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria hosts its annual Total Army Sponsorship Rodeo, March 14, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Rose Barracks Multi-Purpose Complex, Bldg. 134, in Vilseck. USAG Bavaria’s Directorate of Human Resources conducts the TASP rodeo to aid leaders and sponsors during…
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…
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…
Remember, celebrate, act: The life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — Every January, the Department of Defense honors the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This year U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria paid tribute to Dr. King with a themed celebration titled “Remember, Celebrate, Act – A day on, not a day off,” Jan.…
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…