Category Archives: Safety & Security Bytes
Red Cross issues heat safety tips as temperatures climb
American Red Cross News Release VILSECK, Germany — It’s hot out there and the soaring temperatures can be dangerous. The American Red Cross has steps people can follow to help stay safe when it’s hot outside. NEVER LEAVE CHILDREN OR PETS IN YOUR VEHICLE. The inside temperature…
Return ammunition on ‘No Questions Asked’ policy
VILSECK, Germany — U. S. Army Garrison Bavaria holds its quarterly Amnesty Day event July 9, 2019, to afford the USAG Bavaria community the opportunity to turn in ammunition on a no-questions-asked basis. The next Community Amnesty Day for ammunition and explosives (A & E) will run from…
CID warns Army community about social media impersonation of Soldier accounts
U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command news release QUANTICO, Virginia — U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command’s (CID) Computer Crime Investigative Unit (CCIU) is once again warning Soldiers and the Army community to be on the lookout for “social media scams” where cybercriminals impersonate service members by using actual and…
Annual force protection exercise may affect you (especially in Garmisch)
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria and host nation partners participate in an installation protection exercise June 4-7, 2019. During that time, the exercise could result in increased force protection and security measures at USAG Bavaria installations at Grafenwoehr, Vilseck and Garmisch. The exercise will have minimal…
“Howling Wolf” Exercise conducted with host nation emergency responders at JMRC
HOHENFELS, Germany — U.S.Army Garrison Bavaria – Hohenfels Community conducted a mass casualty exercise, “Howling Wolf,” here, May 18 to test the staff’s ability to handle and train side-by-side with Host Nation emergency responders. This exercise, which included 450 host nation emergency responders and U.S. Army planners, focused…
Get to know Germany’s bicycle rules of the road
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — Whether you are taking a fun bike ride with the family, using a bicycle to get to work or as part of your fitness routine, make sure that safety is your primary concern. This guide tells you what you need to pay attention to in order…
Grafenwoehr Elementary School PTA awarded Google and National PTA grant to address digital safety
GRAFENWOEHR ELEMENTARY PTA NEWS RELEASE GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — Grafenwoehr Elementary School Parent-Teacher Association has been awarded a $1,000 grant from National PTA® and Google to provide parents with the resources they need to answer practical questions about digital safety and citizenship. The grant will be used to host…
Nine ways to protect yourself on Facebook
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — When using Facebook and other forms of social media, threats are just one click away, but Facebook has steps to assist with online protection. The use of social media may seem harmless, but as a member of a military community you and your loved…
Gear up for summer riding at USAG Bavaria motorcycle safety day
By Debby Gonzales, USAG Bavaria Director of Safety GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria kicks off this year’s motorcycle season with motorcycle safety day at Grafenwoehr on May 3 and in Hohenfels on April 25. “We want to help foster the Army’s Motorcycle Mentorship Program. This…
Motorcycle licensing at USAG Bavaria
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — Motorcycle season is right around the corner and U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria’s Safety Office wants you to be prepared to hit the asphalt. “USAG Bavaria provides several motorcycle training options. These are mandatory for active duty in order to operate a motorcycle in Europe,” said…