By USAG Bavaria SHARP Victim Advocate April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, and as part of this month of awareness April 28, 2021, is Denim Day. This year marks the 22nd year of Denim Day, internationally. A day for denim? You might be wondering why denim…
By USAG Bavaria Safety Office GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — Motorcycle season is here, and U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria’s Safety Office wants you to be prepared for this year’s riding season. “USAG Bavaria provides several motorcycle training options. These are mandatory for active duty in order to operate a motorcycle…
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany – During National Fire Prevention Week, the USAG Bavaria Fire Department invites community members to participate in fire extinguisher trainings. This year, the campaign runs from Oct. 4 to Oct. 10, 2020. At these trainings, participants learn about fire safety and practice using a fire extinguisher under…
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — Staying informed of weather and road conditions is easy. But understanding what occurs between the fall of the first snowflake and the decisions that follow is more complex. Inclement weather that arrives during the fall and winter months sets into motion a series of events…
By Laura Garcia, program specialist with Army Substance Abuse Program (ASAP) GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — The 4th of July is just around the corner, so let’s talk firework safety. If you are interested in watching fireworks, the best viewing experience is a public show put on by experts. This year…
USAG Bavaria Provost Marshal PCS season is upon us. Registering and shipping your POV can be challenging, especially if you are stationed in Garmisch. Here are some tips that can help you with the vehicle registration process and decrease wait time in Garmisch: Be prepared. Check the…
USAG Bavaria Provost Marshal One of those tasks that we all do not like very much is registering your POV here in Europe. Here are some tips that can help you with the vehicle registration process in Bavaria: You can only receive two sets of 30-day temporary…
USAG Bavaria Provost Marshal A few quick reminders concerning driving safety, especially as the weather becomes nicer and we continue with training rotations: As with every rotation, there will be an increased amount of vehicles on the roadways. These additional vehicles will bring more mud and debris to…
By Julian Temblador, USAG Bavaria Public Affairs GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — Speed limits are being reduced to 20 kph during PT hours, Monday – Friday from 6 – 8 a.m., on the main roads at both Tower and Rose Barracks, effective Feb. 18, 2020. The Directorate of Emergency Services…
By Kelly Thornborrow, Family Advocacy Program Educator GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month with the goal of bringing increased awareness to what teen dating violence is and how to prevent it. Teen Dating Violence occurs when physical violence (ex. hitting, biting), psychological aggression…