By Josef Rodler, Garrison Fire Chief, USAG Bavaria Directorate of Emergency Services Grilling outdoors Your Grill MUST be “at least”10 feet away from any structure, trees, bushes, tents, decking, gazebo cars, and dumpsters, plus any overhangs from these hazards. Always grill on a flat, stable surface –…
USAG Bavaria Security Office news release GRAFENWOEHR, Germany—As a federal employee, military service member, or contractor, you already know that you’re responsible for protecting classified information. You probably also know that you must protect personally identifying information, or PII. However, did you know that for PII, email encryption…
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — The Grafenwoehr Field Office is offering monthly training at Rose and Tower Barracks geared toward U.S. service members, DOD civilians and local national employees. The GFO recently released its 2016 training schedule and now invites members of the garrison and military to participate. The Grafenwoehr…
USAG Bavaria Security Office news release GRAFENWOEHR, Germany—There seems to be a lot of confusion, questions and vague policy guidance when it comes to clearance revocations and denials. One issue that comes up frequently is the concern over whether losing a security clearance or being denied a…
U.S. Army Europe Public Affairs WIESBADEN, Germany — Army emergency management offices are making it easier for service members, civilian and contractor employees, and family members across Europe to receive emergency warnings and notifications through its AtHoc mass-warning notification system. You and your family members can receive…
WIESBADEN, Germany – U.S European Command has extended travel restrictions to Turkey for Department of Defense personnel. These restrictions include: Through Nov. 20, all Department of Defense Service members, civilian employees, contractors and command-sponsored family members, including those with dual citizenship, are prohibited from all unofficial travel (such as leave,…
Story by Tom Janis, USAG Bavaria Emergency Manager Preparedness requires putting action in place, not just a passing thought about putting together a go-kit with some food and water supplies. The World Trade Center Evacuation study in 2012 assessed the Emergency Preparedness Safety of those who evacuated the…
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — If you’ve spent any amount of time in or around the military, you’ve probably taken the DOD’s Antiterrorism Level 1 Training course … many times. But who’s required to take it? Service members? Family members? Contractors? Department of Defense Instruction 2000.16 outlines guidance on antiterrorism…
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — Summer is heating up and more people are spending time outdoors. But community members are reminded to maintain appropriate force protection vigilance. During this time of heightened awareness, Col. Mark Colbrook, commander of USAG Bavaria, encourages everyone to take extra steps in helping to provide for…