Electric scooters: get to know the new regulations
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. …
MEDDAC Bavaria earns The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval
VILSECK, Germany — The U.S. Army Medical Department Activity Bavaria is pleased to announce it has successfully earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for its certification in Primary Care Medical Home. The Primary Care Medical Home certification focuses on care coordination, access to care and…
U.S. Army Europe Band plays in Grafenwoehr July 12, open to public
UPDATE (9 a.m., July 11): Due to inclement weather in the July 12 forecast, the event will now take place at the Grafenwoehr Stadthalle on Kolpingstrasse near Tortuga’s Mexican Restaurant. The venue fits 700 people, but parking is limited. GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — The U.S. Army Europe Soldiers’ Chorus will…
How to prepare for, respond to extreme heat
By Kellie Matack, USAG Bavaria Emergency Management GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — In the summer of 2003, Europe experienced temperatures 20 to 30 percent higher than the seasonal average. Extreme maximum temperatures of 35 to 40 degrees Celsius were recorded in July and continued into August. This extreme weather was…
Back-to-school event to prepare kids, parents for 2019-2020 school year
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria kicks off the new school year with a back-to-school event on Aug. 23 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Tower Barracks Exchange Mall to inform kids and parents about the new 2019-2020 school year. The event will provide all…
Bigger and better! Exchange expands online community hub
AAFES NEWS RELEASE GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — The Army & Air Force Exchange Service continues to expand its online Hub, with valuable resources for the U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria military community and robust information for Veterans. The Hub, which launched in 2018 at ShopMyExchange.com/Community, is a simple-to-navigate source…
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…
Deadline to transfer GI Bill benefits is July 12
Original article by Devon L. Suits, Army News Service WASHINGTON — Soldiers with over 16 years of service who want to transfer their Post-9/11 GI Bill to a dependent must do so before July 12, or risk losing the ability to transfer education benefits. Last year, the…
Experience history with Grafenwoehr Water Tower tours
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria is now offering monthly tours of the historic Water Tower landmark on Tower Barracks. The tours take place on the second Wednesday of each month at 10 a.m. Current tour dates are listed at the end of this article. Each…
Rose Barracks Express, Garmisch Gas Station fuel pump upgrades coming July 2019
AAFES NEWS RELEASE GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — The Exchange will be upgrading the fuel pumps at Rose Barracks Express and the Garmisch Exchange Gas Station in July. There will be limited service during the upgrade timeframe as the pumps are transitioned to the new ones. During this time, pumps…
Understanding ESSO fuel cards
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — The Esso card is a convenient way to pay for fuel, but certain policies and procedures for the retail sale of duty-free motor fuel affect authorized personnel in Germany. The Esso card is a form of rationing introduced to help prevent over-purchasing high-demand goods such…