By Sterling Schuyler GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — Daniel “DT” Taylor is taking advantage of local Bavaria travel – and he wants to help you do it, too. When DT’s wife Emily received a job offer with Netzaberg Middle School in 2014, the Taylors uprooted their lives from the…
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — The U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria Family Advocacy Program is focusing on re-energizing the community’s awareness of domestic violence during Domestic Violence Awareness Month. According to FAP, domestic violence happens in our community and many communities throughout Installation Management Command-Europe. Domestic violence does not discriminate by…
HOHENFELS, Germany — Senior leaders from the Joint Multinational Readiness Center, U.S.Army Garrison Bavaria Hohenfels, and neighboring German Bürgermeister, Polizei and higher ranking officials convened in Laaber Oct. 10 to enhance community relations and friendships. Community Connector is a significant event where the U.S. leadership shares information with…
USAG Bavaria Provost Marshal No matter what installation you call home, all installations across our Army prohibit the use of mobile devices while operating a vehicle. Here in Bavaria, using a cell phone without a hands free device for talking, texting or for taking photographs will earn you…
Bavaria Branch Veterinary Services PCSing is incredibly stressful, which is only compounded by ensuring your children and pets have what they need prior to travel. Your on-post veterinary treatment facility (VTF) is here to help you. It’s important to call your vet months in advance with any…
GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN —In commemoration of the Great Chicago Fire, which began on Oct. 8, 1871, Fire Prevention Week is observed each year during the week of Oct. 9. This year’s theme “Plan And Practice Your Escape. Be aware. Fire can happen anywhere!” is designed to protect your family in case…
By Katie L. Glover, USAG Bavaria Army Community Service GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — The Army utilizes resiliency to make effective leaders and teams able to regroup quickly during challenges. Spouses may also utilize these tools to reduce culture shock, seek out rewarding opportunities, and embrace their tours in Europe.…
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — Certified running coach Annamarie McCormick-Howell is offering her services to Army units at Rose and Tower Barracks. McCormick-Howell is an Army spouse and mother, Pennsylvania native, marathon runner and contractor with Bavaria’s Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation. She has run competitively every distance from…
The U.S. Postal Service and the Army Post Office have the mailing deadlines for the expected delivery of cards and gifts to your loved ones this holiday season. Also, remember to pick up your parcels from your community mail rooms as soon as they arrive, as the sheer volume…
By Dr. Joyce Costello, Joint Multinational Readiness Center Public Affairs HOHENFELS, Germany—“We didn’t have the good cold weather gear that we have today and didn’t get it until 1956- can you imagine how cold it gets riding around in a jeep in the dead of winter with regular old boots…
by Savannah Robinson, American Red Cross Field Office Coordinator VILSECK, Germany — National Fire Prevention Week is October 6 to 12, and the U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria Red Cross urges everyone to practice their home fire escape plan and test their smoke alarms. “During Fire Prevention Week, prepare…