GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — These days we can’t go a moment or move a step without immediate access to some form of social media, but that kind of access can also impact operational security. If there is a single breach in security, it could cost lives. Practicing poor safety…
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — Fifty emergency call boxes will be installed from Netzaberg Hill to Tower Barracks and across the Rose Barracks and Hohenfels communities over the next few months as an additional layer of security for U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria community members. The call box installation is a…
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — One of the most important roles you have as a member of our community is to report suspicious activity or behavior. The two easiest ways to report suspicious activity or behavior: Use the Army’s iSalute suspicious activity report. Submit a report online at https://www.inscom.army.mil/isalute. …
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — August is Antiterrorism Awareness Month. And now more than ever your vigilance is required to protect us and our mission. Terrorism continues to be a growing threat, abroad and at home. The best protection that we have is our monitoring. Pay attention to your surroundings and…
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — Electric scooters are now legal in Germany with several restrictions and regulations. In most cities in other countries, electric scooters belong to the cityscap, In Germany, it was forbidden to use them on public roads, but the country has recently released its first e-scooter regulation. …
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria invites the Bavaria military community and all citizens to the 61st German-American Volksfest Aug. 2-4 at the Grafenwoehr Training Area’s Camp Kasserine. USAG Bavaria has a long and rich history of hosting the German-American Volksfest, which is the largest in Germany. There will be…
BERLIN, Germany — Summer is here! Germany is a safe country to travel to or reside in. That said, it is always good to practice some common-sense safety precautions. Historically, this time of year sees a marked increase in crime on the streets of most cities in Germany and throughout…
U.S. Army installations across Europe will soon migrate to a new emergency messaging system beginning this summer. Alert! Mass Warning Notification System, or MWNS, will replace the current AtHoc system. The Army’s MWNS notifies service members, Army civilians and their families during a crisis. MWNS operators, for…
Editor’s note: Tom Janis is the Emergency Manager at U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria. This is his contribution and analysis. Imagine there was widespread damage from a natural catastrophe while serving overseas and the U.S. Army refused to pay or render aid. Unfathomable? Well, get ready Army. Effective…
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…