USDA News Release Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus is a highly infectious disease affecting wild and domestic birds. The disease can be devastating for domestic poultry. Unlike most other bird diseases, this virus has also infected mammals, including cats, pigs, and is potentially infectious for humans. However, the virus remains…
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — Individuals wanting to use off-post public transportation or retail stores in Bavaria will now be required to wear a medical-grade FFP2 mask, starting Jan. 18, 2021. Children under 15 years old are not required to wear this specific mask. However, children above the age of 6 are…
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — Between Jan. 21 to Jan. 30, 2021, consolidated Exchanges are scheduled to conduct annual inventories across the USAG Bavaria footprint. Customers can plan accordingly by using the below schedule. On the day each Exchange Main Store will be closed, expect smaller retail facilities to close early or…
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — USAG Bavaria volunteers can take advantage of the new Volunteer Management Information System starting on Monday, Jan. 11. The volunteer information that was previously found on Army OneSource will soon be available through Army Family Web Portal VMIS. “We heard your feedback!” said Nicole Heller, Soldier…
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — Three Kings’ Day, otherwise known as Dreikoenigstag or Epiphany Day, is observed on Jan. 6 annually. This holiday marks both the end of Christmas and the start of the new year. Since it is recognized as a public holiday in Bavaria, expect stores to be closed. …
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — USAG Bavaria federal employees and military service members have until Jan. 15, 2021, to make a Combined Federal Campaign-Overseas donation. Pledges made during the campaign season will support eligible non-profit organizations that provide health and human service benefits throughout the world. This year’s CFC them is “Show…
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — Christmas is just days away, and with tighter COVID-19 restrictions imposed until Jan. 10, 2021, most traditional holiday activities are not being observed this year. However, one safe activity that you can always enjoy, either alone or with family, is a Christmas themed movie. Christmas movies…
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — USAG Bavaria made improvements to its vehicle service webpages earlier this week to eliminate customer confusion. Community members will find that services involving vehicle inspection, registration and driver’s license issuance are now hosted on separate webpages. “When combined, the old pages confused personnel,” says Richard Camacho, deputy director with USAG Bavaria’s DES.…
By Directorate of Emergency Services GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — Here are the Top 4 mistakes you want to avoid during your vehicle registration appointment. 1. Missing USAREUR Driver License/Insurance/Documents The most common mistakes are not having a USAREUR driver license, not having insurance within the system or not having…
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — USAG Bavaria post offices are now coordinating with sponsors of quarantined and isolated personnel to assist them with mail delivery. Starting immediately, affected personnel can begin the electronic authorization process. “With Christmas two weeks away it is imperative to ensure we are getting these individuals and families their mail, specifically their parcels,” said…
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — The Army has begun its annual Tenant Satisfaction Survey to gather feedback about living in Army housing. An online survey link was emailed Dec. 2, 2020, to more than 110,000 tenants living in privatized, government-owned and government-leased housing across the globe. Completing the survey takes about…