By Sgt. Brea DuBose, Broadcaster with AFN Bavaria GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — Across U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria, organizations teamed up to deliver holiday cheer by conducting the annual Operation Toy Drop and Delivery event on Wednesday, Dec. 1. Soldiers and their families gathered community-donated toys in boxes at the Bunker…
HOHENFELS, Germany — After 40 years of service, an era ends as Norbert Wittl retired from his position as the Hohenfels press spokesman for U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria. In his honor, a farewell ceremony was hosted on Wednesday, July 28. Since 2002, Wittl was the contact person for the…
AAFES Press Release GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — Military shoppers who reach for their Military Star card at Army & Air Force Exchange Service stores at U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria are strengthening their entire community. In 2020, USAG Bavaria shoppers who used their Military Star cards—available exclusively to military members, retirees,…
AAFES Press Release DALLAS – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service, in conjunction with the Department of Defense and Department of Defense Education Activity, will continue to serve free meals to all students enrolled at DoDEA schools overseas. “The USDA recently extended a waiver to the DoD School…
AMBERG, Germany — On July 22, 2021, 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment Commander Lt. Col. Mark Bush and Command Sgt. Maj. Christopher Carbone attended the groundbreaking ceremony of the Kennedy Sued II housing area and the induction of the new nearby traffic circle in Amberg. The event was hosted by…
DODEA Press Release ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The request window for students entering virtual option kindergarten for the 2021 to 2022 school year is now open through Aug. 18, or until all available spaces are filled. Parents are committing their student(s) to be enrolled in DoDEA Virtual School for the…
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria professional Marlon S. Laidley was recognized for his excellent service to the military community twice in one day. On July 15, 2021, he was awarded both the Frederick E. Vollrath award and the Adjutant General’s Corps Civilian of the Year. Laidley…
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany – The U.S. Army continues investing into the modernization of its training camps at Grafenwoehr Training Area. On July 15, ground was broken for a new $51 million vehicle maintenance shop for the rotating forces on the 6.1 hectares construction site near U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria Tower…
AAFES PRESS RELEASE GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — The U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria community now has convenient access to braces, mobility devices, maternity care and other durable medical equipment at the Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s new Janz Medical Supply store at Grafenwoehr Exchange Mall. Soldiers, retirees, families and…
GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN, Germany — On July 13, U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria leadership, located on Artillery Kaserne, invited Garmisch-Partenkirchen organization leaders for a meeting. The event took place in the Edelweiss Lodge & Resort Hotel at Sheridan Kaserne. Participants included County Commissioner Anton Speer, executives of the local district administration office, and…
An open letter from USAG Bavaria Garrison Commander Col. Christopher Danbeck addressed to the community: We are having some challenges with our Vehicle Registration in and out-processing procedures that we would like to share with you. We also need your assistance to help us through the Summer PCS surge,…