USAG Bavaria Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation release GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — The Tower Barracks Child Development Center at U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria will temporarily close for renovations and expansion beginning Nov. 1, 2019. On Monday, Nov. 4, the Tower Barracks CDC hourly care program…
By Katie Glover, USAG Bavaria Army Community Service VILSECK, Germany – Community support of families, soldiers and civilians plays a vital role in readiness of our military. On July 25, Army Community Service, the cornerstone of community support, celebrates its 54th birthday and its impact on U.S…
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — A small, tightly-wound book with pages primed for international stamps and the promise of adventure, the passport is perhaps the single most important object for smooth and lawful travel across borders. Three types of passports are important for DOD personnel and families stationed in Germany:…
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. …
by Christa Rolls, USAG Bavaria Environmental Division GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — Now that the warm season in Bavaria is here, there are a plethora of opportunities to get outside and enjoy the outdoors. Whether you prefer something more slow-paced, or want to step on the wild side…
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — The Bavaria Arts & Crafts Center and the city of Grafenwoehr started a partnership to bring art lovers together and to show the local population a completely different side of the military. The first partnership event will be an art exhibition at the Grafenwoehr Annamarkt…
by IMCOM-Europe SEMBACH, Germany — Starting Oct. 1, the Department of Defense is transitioning all of its lodging operations to non-appropriated funding. At that point, Army Lodging will adjust room rates at the minimum amount necessary to cover the full cost of operations, such as maintenance, support and…
by IMCOM-Europe Public Affairs SEMBACH, Germany — For military members separating or retiring from overseas, the search for that first job as a civilian can be a challenge. To assist in Europe, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is offering a career-skills training opportunity to help transitioning…
By Kellie Matack, USAG Bavaria Emergency Management GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — In the spring and summer, it is not unusual for Germany to experience an inflow of warm, humid air masses originating from the southwest. When these air masses converge with the colder air from the north, and there…
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria invites the Bavaria military community and all citizens to the 61st German-American Volksfest Aug. 2-4 at the Grafenwoehr Training Area’s Camp Kasserine. USAG Bavaria has a long and rich history of hosting the German-American Volksfest, which is the largest in Germany. There will be…
HOHENFELS, Germany — Adding a dog to your family is a big responsibility. My dog, for example, is part of the family and not just a “toy” or convenient. We have to get up in the middle of the night when he has to go outside, feed him twice…