GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — The U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria change of command ceremony opened with a proper Bavarian send-off on July 10, provided by the Black Powder Shooters of Volsbach. During the ceremony, Col. Adam J. Boyd relinquished command of USAG Bavaria to incoming Col. Christopher R. Danbeck. While COVID-19…
USAG Bavaria Provost Marshal Security and law enforcement personnel cannot be everywhere at all times. We rely on you to report suspicious behavior by calling your local MPs or submitting an iWatch report. There are many indicators of suspicious behavior. Studies have shown that prior to an attack,…
By Keisha Frith NETZABERG, Germany — The sound of music echoed from the Netzaberg Chapel as the U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria community members and local nationals gathered for a Gospel concert. Called the “Gospel Explosion”, the event was held Nov. 15-17 as a choir workshop. It is…
By U.S. Army Customs Agency-Europe WIESBADEN, Germany — People new to Europe should note that many items available in Europe may seem like good Christmas presents, but violate U.S. customs rules. Some products are banned from the United States and others may only be carried in baggage, but…
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — The warehouse at the Grafenwoehr Commissary buzzed with excitement on the morning of Nov. 23 as 350 service members filtered through to receive baskets full of ‘all the fixings’ for their traditional Thanksgiving meals at USO Bavaria’s third annual Thanks for Thanksgiving event. Thanks for…
By Stacy Sanning, Blood Donor Recruiter and Public Affairs Officer, Landstuhl, Germany LANDSTUHL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, Germany – The Grafenwoehr Military Community is invited to take an hour out of their day to provide life-saving blood support at the Armed Services Blood Program blood drive from 9 a.m. to…
AAFES News Release GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — The focus on Thanksgiving Day will be on family and the Grafenwoehr Exchange will be closed, but a feast of Black Friday deals will start at 8 a.m. on Nov. 29 at the retail stores on Tower Barracks, Rose Barracks, Hohenfels and Garmisch.…
AAFES News Release GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — Military shoppers have no need to fret if they get that perfect gift in the wrong size or receive the same gift twice. The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is extending its return policy for the holiday season. Grafenwoehr Exchange shoppers…
AAFES News Release GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — The Exchange Credit Program is excited to introduce new flexible payment plans designed to meet the varying needs of U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria Soldiers and their families through every stage of their careers. “Pay Your Way” is a special financing program from…
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — Bavaria Community and Spouses’ Club is pleased to announce that 15 individuals in the USAG Bavaria community were awarded a combined total of over $19,000 in continuing education scholarships during the BCSC Fall 2019 cycle. Thirty-three organizations were recipients of Community Outreach Grants with a combined…
By Seventh & Eighth Grade Journalism Students, Netzaberg Middle School Photos by Luz Pasillas and Alexander Holt, Seventh Grade NETZABERG, Germany — Ms. Taylor teaches seventh grade language arts at Netzaberg Middle School. Together with Ms. Behrendt, the two teachers have been teaching a journalism class called KTV,…