Remember, celebrate, act: The life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — Every January, the Department of Defense honors the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This year U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria paid tribute to Dr. King with a themed celebration titled “Remember, Celebrate, Act – A day on, not a day off,” Jan.…
2018 holiday tree lightings at USAG Bavaria
UPDATE: The tree lighting ceremonies at Tower Barracks and Rose Barracks have changed dates and times—both on the same night. The tree lighting at Tower Barracks will occur Dec. 10 at 5:30 p.m. The tree lighting at Rose Barracks will occur Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. …
Engineers to break ground on new Grafenwoehr Elementary School
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — U.S. Army leadership and school officials are set to break ground Nov. 20 on the Grafenwoehr Elementary School. Department of Defense Education Activity — the agency overseeing U.S. military schools overseas — is funding the $38 million project. The new school is scheduled to…
New thrift shop hours in Graf and Vilseck beginning Nov. 6
Bavaria Community and Spouses Club news release The Bavaria Community and Spouses Club Thrift Shops will have new hours beginning Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Both the Grafenwoehr and Vilseck shops will have the same hours. Monday: Closed Tuesday: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Wednesday: 11…
Bavaria Community & Spouses’ Club fall 2018 grants recipients
Bavaria Community and Spouses’ Club news release The Bavaria Community and Spouses’ Club is pleased to announce the following organizations received a total of over $18,000 during the Fall 2018 Community Outreach Grants cycle: Vilseck High School Model UN Vilseck High School Science Department Netzaberg Middle…
Workshop guides future growth in Grafenwoehr
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — As part of the ongoing transformation of military commands and units at U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria, an Area Development Plan Workshop was held here Oct. 22-26. The workshop, led by the USAG Bavaria Directorate of Public Works, focused on development issues and project impacts over…
2018 federal charity campaign now open in Bavaria
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — The annual workplace giving campaign within the U.S. military and federal government takes place now through Dec. 14. The Combined Federal Campaign-Overseas, or CFC-O, provides uniformed and civilian DOD personnel serving overseas the opportunity to support charitable organizations or causes of their choice from the…
USAG Bavaria to launch new website
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria will soon go live with an innovative, user-friendly new website. The new website stems from the migration of all U.S. Army Installation Management Command garrisons to a combined content management system. The USAG Bavaria Public Affairs Office manages the…
What to do when bad weather hits Bavaria
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — Inclement weather brought on by the autumn and winter months can deliver a blow to Bavaria and the surrounding area, affecting your decision to travel. Garrison officials and street cleaning crews at U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria installations at Garmisch, Grafenwoehr, Hohenfels and Vilseck will do everything…
Wildlife traffic accident: What to do
HOHENFELS, Germany — Germany is a country that puts great importance to the protection of the environment. Numerous highways and motorways pass through vast and picturesque forest areas and extensive fields where flora and fauna are under special protection and numerous species of animals have their habitat. Often,…
An easy guide to trash & recycling in Hohenfels
HOHENFELS, Germany — Germany is one of the most successful countries in recycling the trash for the good of the environment. A major part of the success is the proper sorting of garbage. But the whole subject of recycling can be an overwhelming task for any newcomer to the…