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‘Saving Private Ryan’ at USAG Bavaria theaters June 6
AAFES NEWS RELEASE You are invited to attend a special movie showing of “Saving Private Ryan” in honor of the 75th Anniversary of D-Day June 6, at 7 p.m. at the Tower Barracks, Rose Barracks and Hohenfels Exchange theaters. The event is free and open to all…
Shoppers save 15% with new MILITARY STAR accounts May 16-30 at Grafenwoehr Exchange
(The following release does not imply endorsement by U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria, the U.S. Army or the Department of Defense.) AAFES NEWS RELEASE GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — Army & Air Force Exchange Service shoppers can add savings on top of savings by opening a new MILITARY STAR® card account from…
How a bad experience by a Grafenwoehr dentist is now improving readiness
By Ms. Ashley Patoka (Regional Health Command Europe) GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — As part of the medical force charged with ensuring Soldiers are ready for their mission, Capt. Michael Mooney strives to ensure his patients maintain a healthy smile. Mooney, a comprehensive dentist at the Grafenwoehr Dental Clinic,…
USAG Bavaria holds 6th annual college graduation ceremony
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria’s 2019 college graduates were recognized for their academic achievements at a graduation ceremony, here, May 10. In his opening remarks, Garrison Commander Col. Adam J. Boyd highlighted the importance of education and congratulated the students’ accomplishments, acknowledging that pursuing educational milestones…
Sgt. Nicholas Potter from USAG Bavaria wins IMCOM Best Warrior Competition
By IMCOM Public Affairs Office Sgt. Nicholas Potter, military policeman, U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria, and Spc. Caden Emmons, vice president for Fort Campbell’s B.O.S.S. (Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers) program, were presented with Army Commendation Medals and trophies during a ceremony May 9 after earning the title of…
Housing town halls deliver results for USAG Bavaria housing residents
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — The U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria Housing Division continues to introduce improvements to housing and housing services for their patrons. In February, deficient living conditions across the Defense Department prompted top brass action resulting in six town halls across Bavaria to address housing problems and…
How to receive emergency assistance from American Red Cross
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — American Red Cross assists military members, civilians and their families in the event of an emergency, unexpected illness or death in the family, via emergency communication. “The emergency communication process is certainly one of the most important and discernible services we provide, but there are…
White-tailed eagle re-sighted near Regensburg
By Christa Rolls, USAG Bavaria Environmental Division GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — Grafenwoehr Training Area is one of the few places in Bavaria that supports a healthy population of white-tailed eagles (Haliaeetus albicilla), a species closely related to the North American bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus). Recently, one of the…
IMCOM-E awards best in theater at Toppers
Original Story by James Corbin, USAG Wiesbaden Public Affairs WIESBADEN, Germany — For the third time in its much longer history, the Tournament of Plays, or Toppers, was held April 27 at U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden to recognize the best in community theater from across U.S. Army Europe.…
USAG Bavaria releases 2019-2020 Find-It Guide, garrison’s print installation guide and phonebook
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — U.S. Army Garrison officially released copies of its 2019-2020 print installation guide and phonebook. Over 30,000 copies of the Find-It Guide were delivered across all USAG Bavaria, including its camps and installations at Grafenwoehr, Vilseck, Hohenfels and Garmisch. The Find-It Guide is a free garrison-specific…