By Jeremy S. Buddemeier, U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria Public Affairs VILSECK, Germany – Living in Europe for the past four years, I’ve come to the realization that some cultural stereotypes exist because they’re true: Americans are loud in public and they really do love their cars. And…
By William John Reese, USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs GARMISCH, Germany — Artillery Kaserne in Garmisch dates back to a groundbreaking ceremony September 25, 1935, when it was first established for the Wehrmacht. Since then, the buildings have been extensively modified to install and upgrade offices, shops, and…
By Victoria Thompson, USAG Bavaria Public Affairs GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — Living in the military is a unique experience, and many people need help adjusting. The DOD created Military OneSource, an online service and call center available 24-7, to help and answer any questions about military life. Military OneSource…
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — Before you can register your vehicle at U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria, it has to pass a safety inspection. But while you have to use the Vehicle Registration office on post, for the inspection you have the option of using on-post or off-post service providers. You can…
How can I get AFN television at my home? We asked the professionals, and here’s what they said. If base cable is not available to you the viewer, then you can receive AFN via satellite if you have the required equipment. AFN does not charge for programming, and…
Defense Commissary Agency news release FORT LEE, Va. – The commissary surcharge – the 5 percent added to every customer’s bill – is not a tax. That’s just one of several facts about the surcharge that even some of the savviest commissary customers are sometimes surprised to learn. …
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — Flowers have started to bloom, the sun has finally (yes, finally) peeked out from behind the winter clouds and the sound of chirping birds fills the air. Yes, spring is in the air, summer is following closely behind, and in Germany, the first of May is a…
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — If stereotypes were true, Germans wouldn’t have a sense of humor. Fortunately, those of us living in Bavaria know that’s false. Case in point: April Fools’ Day, or Aprilscherz in German. The Germans have a long tradition of joking on a personal and even national…
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — The term “lazy Sunday” originated well before Andy Samberg decided to rap about it on Saturday Night Live, but living abroad will bring a heightened awareness to the fitting phrase. Here in Germany, Sundays are sacred. Shops are closed and the hustle and bustle of town…
MUNICH — While I can’t pinpoint the origin of this story, it’s not going to stop me from telling it. And, according to numerous tourism sites and “legend,” it’s true. Promise. The story goes something like this: In the early 16th century, Paulaner monks of the Neudeck ob…