Oct 19, 2012

HOHENFELS, Germany -- The President of the Republic of Bulgaria visited the Joint Multinational Readiness Center at Hohenfels Training Area to observe Bulgarian Special Forces training during exercise Saber Junction, Oct 19.

Oct 16, 2012

It was a long day Oct. 12, 2012, for Alex Trebek and the Jeopardy crew, but by late afternoon they had a group of Wiesbaden service members and family members qualified to be considered for a special July 4, 2013, tribute to the military edition of the popular game show.

Oct 16, 2012

WIESBADEN, Germany - It began with a group of strangers touring a vacant U.S. military housing area near Frankfurt and ended with friends celebrating having made a lasting contribution to German-American relations.

Oct 16, 2012

Children at Baumholder's School Age Services and Teen Center become scientists for the day during 4-H National Youth Science Day Oct. 10.

Oct 15, 2012

On Oct. 12, the 414th Contracting Support Brigade was activated as part of the Army's continued initiatives to support every Army Service Component Command with a Contracting Support Brigade. 414th CSB Commander Col. Paul Pardew has spent the last year building his organization in order to support US Army Africa and its operations on the African continent

Oct 15, 2012

Soldiers from across Germany struggled through five kilometers of tough terrain as Hohenfels hosted the annual U.S. Forces Europe Combat Cross Country Championship, recently.

Oct 12, 2012

The 21st Theater Sustainment Command's contracting partner, the 409th Contracting Support Brigade, has a geographic footprint that spans across 104 countries and is the Expeditionary Contracting Command's support link on the European and African continents.

Oct 11, 2012

Hohenfels Community members flocked to the fiesta at the Zone to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a cultural feast of food, music and fun, recently.

Oct 10, 2012

The 170th Infantry Brigade Combat Team conducted a casing of the colors ceremony Oct. 9 in the Hall of Champions on Smith Barracks.

Oct 10, 2012

WIESBADEN, Germany - The most recent Hispanic recipient of the Medal of Honor is Sgt. 1st Class Leroy Petry, who received the medal from President Barack Obama last year. Petry lost his hand in Afghanistan while saving others from a grenade, and when he received the medal, he became a part of a proud tradition of Hispanics in the U.S. Army.

Oct 10, 2012

WIESBADEN, Germany - David Craig, a math and physics teacher at Wiesbaden High School, was glad to tour Clay Kaserne for several reasons. The foremost was that he got to see a Blackhawk helicopter up close. He and his students were building helicopter models to study how they work, and seeing the helicopter up close would help him explain their dynamics better.

Oct 10, 2012

WIESBADEN, Germany - It's a simple concept -- start the day off right and good things will follow. That's what U.S. Army Europe leaders are sharing with school children throughout Europe in an effort to encourage healthier lifestyles.

Oct 10, 2012

WIESBADEN, Germany - The place where Mary Knudson put in hours of practice for her Operation Rising Star performance in Wiesbaden could not have been more appropriate.   Knudson, who sang Martina McBride's "In My Daughter's Eyes" and won the competition, said she sings the song almost every night to her daughter at bedtime. She has sung it to her hundreds of times, she said.   Knudson beat out six other contestants to win the competition and a $500 prize Sept. 21 at the Little Italy Restaurant and Catering Center. She now has a shot at winning the military-wide competition and receiving a professional recording contract, said Joseph Harris III, head of special events for Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation.

Oct 9, 2012

With ever-mounting evidence that a healthy lifestyle needs to incorporate not only cardiovascular conditioning but also some sort of resistance training, more and more people are heading to the gym. Unfortunately, statistics show that most will fail to reach their goals.

Oct 5, 2012

Soldiers, spouses, civilian employees and soldiers from the German Armed Forces gave it their all during the U.S. Army Garrison Bamberg's first garrison-level Spartan's Race, Sept. 28, 2012, on Warner Barracks, Germany.

Oct 5, 2012

GRAFENWOEHR, Germany -- Staff Sgt. Joseph Walker has been part of the Warrior Transition Battalion-Europe for a little over a year, rehabilitating a litany of injuries from traumatic brain injury to severe back and joint pain. "I've been blown up 14 times by IED's," said the U.S. Army Garrison Baumholder Soldier. "But that doesn't stop me from competing."

Oct 5, 2012

GRAFENWOEHR, Germany -- By November, over 1,000 employees in the Bavarian Military Community will begin a new customer service regimen that will regulate how different directorates approach and manage their customer relations. The push, which is one of U.S. Army Garrison Grafenwoehr Commander Col. James Saenz's priorities for the military community and an Installation Management Command tasker, will address the shifting realities of a leaner budget and institute a standard of customer service across the BMC. "This is an initiative to get ahead of all that and create quality customer service in the BMC," said Tim Ghormley, lead management analyst for the garrison.

Oct 5, 2012

GRAFENWOEHR, Germany -- For many drivers, speeding tickets are a constant threat. The flare of red and blue or the flash of a traffic camera can mean steep fines, points on a license and even long-term driving suspension. Those who drive on the garrison and on local roads must deal with two sets of cops, regulations and punishments when caught speeding.

Oct 4, 2012

WIESBADEN, Germany - "Remember, even in the depths of crisis, you still have a choice. Reach out. You are not weak. You are not alone. Look to your left. Look to your right. We are here. Shoulder to shoulder, Soldier to Soldier, ready to help." Those were the words of Jack Benson, a suicide prevention expert and a founder of the Veteran's Crisis Line, as he spoke before hundreds of U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Soldiers at the Wiesbaden Fitness Center during Suicide Prevention Stand-Down Day, Sept. 20.

Oct 3, 2012

Allison Davis is a mother of three. She's an avid traveler. She's approachable, compassionate, easy to talk, good at listening, and what's more, she has more than 18 years of experience with victims of sexual assault and domestic violence. She's the Schweinfurt garrison victim advocate.

Oct 3, 2012

An increase in staff and the helping hands of a traveling orthopedic surgeon have expanded same-day surgical services at U.S. Army Health Center Vicenza to the betterment of Soldiers and Family members alike. Surgical services presently available include general surgery, gynecology, orthopedics, oral-maxillofacial surgery, pediatric dentistry and some dermatological procedures. The availability of more same-day services in the Caserma Ederle-based health clinic saves patients both the time and hassle of travel elsewhere for the medical attention they need.

Oct 1, 2012

Leaders of the U.S. Army Garrison Baumholder, the 170th Infantry Brigade Combat Team and local civic leaders came together for a garrison hosted civic leaders working luncheon recently in the Rheinlander Community Club to discuss issues affecting the military and civilian communities.

Sep 27, 2012

Every Soldier that joins the Army repeats the Soldiers' creed. "... I will not accept defeat. I will not quit. I will never leave a fallen comrade...." These words never rang more true. With National Suicide prevention month ending, we find ourselves faced with overwhelming statistics.

Sep 26, 2012

The statistics are staggering. In 2010 in America, 10,228 people died in drunk driving crashes, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That's one every 52 minutes. 345,000 were injured. That same year, the FBI's "Crime in the United States" reported nearly 1.5 million drivers were arrested for driving under the influence. There were nearly 300,000 incidents of drinking and driving every single day, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

Sep 26, 2012

VILSECK, Germany -- When Sgt. Brett Ortiz, 4th Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, first slipped on a pair of red, two-inch high heels, he was afraid to stand up. And while Ortiz was more worried about balancing his six-foot athletic frame on the thin heels, his feelings were poignant to the cause. Ortiz was one of more than 200 Soldiers who participated in "Walk-a-Mile," an international men's march against domestic violence and sexual assault, here, Sept. 22.

Sep 25, 2012

Sgt. Matthew Felker chose to aid a fellow Soldier in need rather than earn bragging rights for finishing the Nijmegen March, a grueling four-day event held each summer in The Netherlands.

Sep 25, 2012

ArmyMOVE! weight loss classes can lead to more than a better score on a PT test. The three-part classes, held over the course of a month at the Wellness Center on Caserma Ederle in Vicenza, Italy, help participants develop better exercise and nutrition habits that lead to a healthier diet, greater strength and flexibility, and a heightened sense of well-being, said Capt. Timothy Eckard, a physical therapist and chief of rehabilitation services at the U.S. Army Health Clinic-Vicenza. Positive results can be achieved and maintained with as little as 250 minutes of exercise per week - that's just a tad over four hours in the course of seven days.

Sep 24, 2012

JaJo the military working dog was reunited with his handler during a bedside hospital visit in Germany after they were both injured by an improvised explosive device in Afghanistan.

Sep 24, 2012

AVEBURY, England -- A blood red moon glared down from the heavens, its pale light gleaming on the mammoth stones starkly etched against the night sky. As I stood staring at a tableau that had remained virtually unchanged for five millennia, it seemed I could feel the unseen eyes of eons past staring out at me from the abyss of time.

Sep 24, 2012

GRAFENWOEHR, Germany --The tantalizing proximity of the Czech Republic combined with its distinctly foreign feel makes it a popular destination for Soldiers and family members looking for an easy excursion. But, in the past few months, the garrison has seen an uptick in the number of community members caught crossing the Czech border without a passport. Roughly 20 people a month from U.S. Army Garrison Grafenwoehr have been caught empty handed traveling between the two countries.

Sep 24, 2012

GRAFENWOEHR, Germany -- In 2004, more than 130 Soldiers survived a 12-month deployment only to die months later in the relative safety of their communities. The Army took notice. After careful dissection, the Army deduced that these Soldiers were seeking the high levels of adrenaline they had grown accustomed to while downrange. During the reintegration cycle, their bodies couldn't properly dial back the need for the euphoric high that the danger of a combat zone provided.

Sep 21, 2012

About 1,200 Dutch, German and Danish troops set up camp on Conn Barracks, Germany, earlier this month to participate in Peregrine Sword -- a NATO exercise that will test the combat readiness of the 11th Air Maneuver Brigade within the Dutch armed forces.

Sep 21, 2012

Allison Davis, the Installation Victim Advocate (VA) for U.S. Army Garrison Schweinfurt, sits down to discuss her role, how you can avoid sexual assault and confronts fears many victims have.

Sep 20, 2012

Col. Jeffrey R. Martindale handed over command of the Joint Multinational Readiness Center to Col. John G. Norris at a change of command ceremony held here, Sept. 19.

Sep 20, 2012

Rocsi Diaz, host of BET's flagship hip-hop and R&B video variety show, 106 & Park, talked with Vicenza Military Community high school and middle school students about self-esteem, bullying and protecting themselves on social media during a USO-sponsored visit to area schools Sept. 10. "It's funny how my conversation five years ago with teenagers is nowhere near the same conversation that I'm having now. Now it's all about social media and how to watch yourself and watch bullies that are going to come after you, and be careful what you put up there because you can't take it down," said Diaz.

Sep 19, 2012

Noncommissioned officers from the rear detachment of U.S. Army Europe's 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team shared deployment experiences and lessons learned with Italian military law enforcement officers during cultural awareness and information operations training in Vicenza, Italy, Sept. 11.

Sep 18, 2012

When the boss starts getting into "your business" you know there's something wrong. Lt. Col. Michael Sullivan, U.S. Army Garrison Baumholder commander, recently walked into the community mail room and did just that, but there was nothing wrong.

Sep 18, 2012

The Employee Assistance Program hosted its first Civilian Wellness Day here, Aug. 30, in an effort to inform the community of the many services available to help promote total wellness.

Sep 14, 2012

HEIDELBERG, Germany -- Chaplains from around U.S. Army Europe gathered this week for the Chaplaincy Annual Sustainment Training-Europe, a week-long event designed to conduct professional development training and provide relevant and ready ministry teams in support of future pastoral operations.

Sep 13, 2012

Katherine Hammack, the assistant secretary of the Army for Installations, Energy and Environment, visited Ansbach, Germany, Sept. 12-13, 2012, to see energy-saving measures at work. Ansbach is the command headquarters for the Army garrisons Ansbach, Bamberg and Schweinfurt, informally known as the Franconian Military Community.

Sep 13, 2012

One evening in late July, military police called Sgt. 1st Class Danny Licciardi saying that a Soldier whom he knew needed help.

Sep 13, 2012

USAG Vicenza refurbished and re-opened three former Child Development Center playgrounds for access by the entire Caserma Ederle community in response to queries received at its monthly INFO-X open house. The age-group specific areas are open to all every day for parent supervised play.

Sep 13, 2012

Energy from new photovoltaic panels atop warehouses at U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern, Germany, will soon provide enough energy for 500 homes and save roughly $50,000 annually.

Sep 13, 2012

BERLIN -- Two U.S. Army Europe aviation crew members were honored on the opening day of the Berlin Air Show for their part in heroic efforts that saved 12 German soldiers in Afghanistan in 2010. The Americans received awards for valor from the Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Sept. 11.

Sep 13, 2012

Children and caregivers from Smith Child Development Center on Smith Barracks in Baumholder will relocate to the Wetzel CDC while their center is renovated.

Sep 13, 2012

Assistant Secretary of the Army for Installations, Energy and Environment Katherine Hammack visited Vicenza, Italy, Sept. 14, 2012, as her final stop on a 10-day tour of U.S. Army installations in Germany and Italy.

Sep 12, 2012

Hohenfels Middle/High School sophomore David Vidovic took a major stride toward the fulfillment of a lifelong dream when he was invited to join the Football University International All Stars European team after a combine held in Ansbach, recently.

Sep 12, 2012

WIESBADEN, Germany - Sept. 11, 2012, started with an auditorium full of Wiesbaden Middle School students commemorating Patriot Day/National Day of Service and Remembrance and concluded with a rain-drenched motorcycle rally to Veterans Park on Clay Kaserne. The common theme for the military community youths and German-American bikers was remembering those killed on 9-11 and those still serving in harm's way to help make the world a safer place for everyone.

Sep 11, 2012

WIESBADEN, Germany - As Wiesbaden community members went about their daily lives Aug. 29-30, more than 100 U.S. and host nation first responders sprang into action to confront a host of hostile actions. Part of annual requirements to test the garrison's Antiterrorism and Emergency Management Plan, the All Hazards Full Scale Exercise set a series of simulated challenges for the military and civilian teams including active shooters, explosions and the taking of hostages.

Sep 11, 2012

Members from Vicenza's Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers, USO, fire fighters and volunteers from Caserma Ederle supported the summer party held Aug. 2 at La Fraglia, a local facility which offers a variety of educational and rehabilitation programs to children and adults with disabilities, for the second year in a row.

Sep 11, 2012

HEIDELBERG, Germany -- U.S. Army Europe helped standardize the mortuary affairs process across U.S. forces in Europe by hosting joint-service training at the Army depot in Miesau, Germany, August 29.

Sep 11, 2012

A couple weeks ago Sue and I had the fantastic opportunity to join 57 Wounded Warriors from the US and our European Coalition partners on a bicycle ride at Bostalsee, Germany. It was an inspirational event. We now not only train and fight alongside our allies, but also heal and rebuild our confidence together.

Sep 11, 2012

Dressed in red, white and blue, fourth- and fifth-grade students from Grafenwoehr Elementary School led the crowd in the Pledge of Allegiance during a Patriot Day commemoration in Grafenwoehr on Sept. 11.

Sep 11, 2012

WIESBADEN, Germany - Lt. Gen. Mark P. Hertling was presented the Hessian Order of Merit for outstanding contributions to German-American relations during a ceremony at the so-called "Wiesbaden White House" Sept. 4.

Sep 11, 2012

WIESBADEN, Germany - The garrison's monthly Community Information Briefings may have once been one of the community's best-kept secrets, but thanks to social media that is no longer the case. Held regularly in the Community Activity Center on Clay Kaserne, the CIBs have always been packed full of the latest news and information about upcoming events, programs and changes impacting all those who live and work in the greater Wiesbaden military community, but only those who were able to attend participated in the open forum.

Sep 11, 2012

WIESBADEN, Germany - Several dozen leaders and members of the Wiesbaden military community were able to time-travel through music back to the days of German Emperor Wilhelm II, thanks to the generosity of a local couple. "We wanted to bring some joy to the American Soldiers and share this unique opportunity of a historic German Army band concert as we have a longstanding special relationship with the Wiesbaden community," said Dieter Werner, a retired board member of the USO, married to American Chris Brady-Werner. He is also with the German Kidney and Urinary Tract Foundation, which has a strong link to the spa city of Wiesbaden and hosted the benefit concert.

Sep 11, 2012

WIESBADEN, Germany - Looking for a good place to go swimming in or around Wiesbaden? Community members can find a wealth of information about swimming pools in the Rhein-Main area on the garrison's home page, thanks to a project by two Wiesbaden Girl Scouts.

Sep 11, 2012

WIESBADEN, Germany - There's a saying at the Wiesbaden Parent to Parent program: "Do routine things routinely." When it comes to homework, establishing a routine is one of the most important ways parents can help their children, said Lisa Craven, a Wiesbaden Parent to Parent team member. "Find that routine that works for your family or your child and do that routinely," she said.

Sep 11, 2012

WIESBADEN, Germany - A record number of runners ran around and around the Wiesbaden Kurpark for a good cause Sept. 8-9.   Seventy-one teams turned out for the eighth annual 25-Hour Run, hosted by the Wiesbaden Sports Promotion Association, which raises money to train young athletes in Germany. Among the 1,450 athletes were four U.S. teams -- a joint German-American police team, Wiesbaden Health Clinic, U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden and 485th Intelligence Squadron -- including Soldiers and Airmen, civilians and family members.

Sep 11, 2012

The Installation Management Command Europe hosted an energy symposium for garrison leaders, energy managers and German civilian energy experts at Patrick Henry Village in Heidelberg, Germany, Sept. 11, 2012.

Sep 10, 2012

From what to do to whom to ask… Real talk to single Soldiers from a single Soldier.

Sep 10, 2012

GRAFENWOEHR, Germany - For Staff Sgt. David Sanders, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 172nd Infantry Brigade, the recruiter's call came at "the perfect time." Just weeks previous, the attack on the Twin Towers on Sept. 11, 2001, had left Sanders enraged and itching for a way to help his traumatized nation. "The only thing that went through my mind was, 'Oh hell no! Not my country. You did not just do this to my country,'" he said. So when the recruiter rang, Sanders enlisted.

Sep 10, 2012

GRAFENWOEHR, Germany - It's a common occurrence for construction projects to run well past the allotted time, but when you combine the Army's attention to detail peppered with German ingenuity, a project like FMWR's high ropes course can be cooked up early; finishing in time to support an important Army program is the cherry on top. A new Outdoor Recreation complex is currently underway near Dickhaeuter Lake on the Grafenwoehr Training Area. The new facility will offer an indoor climbing wall, onsite camping, a snack bar and a full range of rental gear for every adventure including canoeing, klettersteig and skiing. Additionally, the complex includes an onsite outdoor high ropes course that allows participants to climb, negotiate and traverse more than 1,000 feet of obscure obstacles. While the complex itself is not set to open until May 2013, the high ropes portion was finished early and released in support of redeploying 172nd Infantry Brigade Soldiers as they tread through the Warrior Adventure Quest program.

Sep 10, 2012

GRAFENWOEHR, Germany -- With the presidential tickets decided and convention season now in the rearview mirror, voters are preparing to cast their ballots and cross their fingers for their candidates. Casting a ballot from Germany, however, isn't as simple as skipping over to the local polling place. Overseas and military voters must register in their state of residence, request an absentee ballot and return the completed ballot to effectively cast a vote. These steps are, of course, met with strict deadlines which vary from state to state.

Sep 10, 2012

GRAFENWOEHR, Germany -- Health-conscious civilians gathered at the USO Building in Grafenwoehr on Aug. 29, to contemplate their minds, bodies and spirits in the first ever Civilian Wellness Day. Nurses, spouses, local nationals and Department of the Army civilians kicked off their devoted day of well-being with a series of presentations from local subject matter experts on energy management, spiritual wholeness, nutrition and balance.

Sep 10, 2012

GRAFENWOEHR, Germany - The Lawrence T. Hickey Dining Facility has once again established itself as the best civilian-run mess hall in Europe by winning this year's U.S. Army Europe Phillip A. Connelly Award. The Connelly Award recognizes "The Best in Food Service" for military dining facilities based on personal hygiene, preparation, sanitation, fiscal restraint and, of course, food quality. As the USAREUR victors, the Hickey DFAC will move onto the "A" level and contend for the title of top civilian-run DFAC in the Army.

Sep 10, 2012

EGING AM SEE, Germany - Tucked away down a small road about 20 miles northwest of Passau sits Pullman City, a replica of an American Old West town complete with saloons, wooden sidewalks, cows and gunslingers. Pullman City offers a taste of the Old West, Bavarian style, with trick riders spinning somersaults from galloping horses, and bison grazing in the fields. Disreputable cowpokes stroll the streets, rifles on their shoulders, and Native Americans perform tribal dances in traditional costumes.

Sep 10, 2012

SAN ANTONIO--Are you a Soldier transitioning from active duty and looking for your next job? A veteran? Or a Family member wanting to continue your career? Garrison Army Career and Alumni Program and Army Community Service offices support hundreds of job fairs on or near our installations every year. Here is a list of events for transitioning Soldiers, veterans and Family members coming up in the next three months.

Sep 7, 2012

U.S. Army Europe's official website is now mobile-device friendly, no matter which handset users favor.

Sep 7, 2012

STUTTGART, Germany -- The Honorable Katherine Hammack, assistant secretary of the Army for Installations, Energy and Environment, visited Stuttgart Sept. 7 as part of a Europe-wide trip to learn about energy and cost-saving initiatives across the theater.

Sep 7, 2012

The 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team Family memorialized three of their own Sept. 6 in a ceremony at the post chapel on Caserma Ederle. More than 300 Soldiers, Family members, friends and staff filled the chapel to pay tribute to Pfc. Andrew J. Keller and Pfc. Shane W. Cantu of 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, and to Spc. James A. Justice of 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, who died while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan.

Sep 7, 2012

Katherine Hammack, assistant secretary of the Army for Installations, Energy and Environment, visited U.S. Army Garrison Grafenwoehr, Germany, Sept. 7, 2012, to assess the garrison's progress with energy initiatives and Net Zero.

Sep 7, 2012

The Assistant Secretary of the Army for Installations, Energy and Environment, the Honorable Katherine Hammack, is touring U.S. Army installations in Germany and Italy.

Sep 6, 2012

Like most Americans, Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Joanne Martindale remembers where she was on Sept. 11, 2001, but she also has vivid memories of where she spent the next month and a half. Martindale, the deployment support chaplain in Bamberg, was a chaplain in the New Jersey National Guard on 9/11 and was activated that day. She said she spent Sept. 11 notifying families of the deaths of loved ones in the World Trade Center and then spent the next 45 days at the heart of the recovery and clean-up effort. Martindale said she received a phone call telling her she had been activated shortly after arriving at her job as director of chaplaincy at Ancora Psychiatric Hospital in New Jersey and hearing about the terrorist attacks.

Sep 6, 2012

WIESBADEN, Germany -- Transformation in U.S. Army Europe has provided planners with the unique opportunity to accomplish three goals while helping protect the environment and providing for a sustainable future. That has meant consolidating, divesting and investing, according to Col. David Carstens, U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden commander.

Sep 6, 2012

WIESBADEN, Germany -- The assistant secretary of the Army for Installations, Energy and Environment visited the Gen. Shalikashvili Mission Command Center Sept. 6 to kick off a nine-day tour of U.S. Army facilities in Germany and Italy.

Sep 5, 2012

HEIDELBERG, Germany -- When Air Force Staff Sgt. Nick Kibbey arrived in Mannheim last November, the morning show radio announcer heard his unit, American Forces Network-Europe, was moving to Sembach Kaserne.

Sep 5, 2012

The garrison commander spoke Aug. 6 at an all hands meeting to address issues and rumors surrounding a base transformation that will see Schweinfurt's eventual drawdown and closure by 2014.

Sep 5, 2012

HEIDELBERG, Germany -- Since the Army designated September as Suicide Prevention Month, U.S. Army Europe will take the opportunity to educate personnel on risk factors and warning signs, and raise awareness and understanding of the joint effort required to successfully eliminate suicide within the ranks.

Sep 4, 2012

The Army has designated September as Suicide Prevention Month and joins the nation in observing National Suicide Prevention Week, Sept. 10-14, 2012, and World Suicide Prevention Day, Sept. 10.

Sep 4, 2012

Scores of Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, crowded into the post theater Aug. 22 to be briefed on their roles in implementing the Total Army Sponsorship Program. They were not the first and will certainly not be the last, as the Army rolls out the congressionally mandated TASP across the force. "There's work to be done and we're going to do it," said Pam Hammerle of Army Community Service, who briefed the Soldiers on the importance, roles and responsibilities of sponsorship.

Aug 31, 2012

WIESBADEN, Germany - For those of us fortunate enough to have attended the University of Maryland when it still had a campus in Munich, the experience left a lifelong impression. Besides the matchless educational opportunity -- a small school where students quickly got to know one another as well as the professors -- the setting was truly unique. Situated in the Bavarian capital, the campus and academic curriculum offered easy access to a wealth of culture (with numerous field study classes to the opera, museums and historical landmarks) and some of Europe's most famous tourist and recreation areas.

Aug 30, 2012

As U.S. Army Europe's "Fueling the Team" program continues to be integrated across Europe, new USAREUR and community initiatives are joining the movement to help Soldiers, civilian employees and family members to make good nutrition and regular exercise part of their regimen of healthy lifestyle choices.

Aug 30, 2012

Moving to a new duty station can be stressful for the entire family, but perhaps even more so for children who have to meet new friends and find their place in a new school. To help ease that transition, the Army instituted the Army Youth Sponsorship Program (AYSP) which seeks to pair incoming youth with existing students in the community.

Aug 30, 2012

DoDDS-Europe schools opened in the Vicenza Military Community Aug. 27 with more than 1,100 children arriving for the start of the academic year.

Aug 29, 2012

WIESBADEN, Germany - Wiesbaden community members watched with fascination as volunteers brought a taste of the struggle for women's rights through songs and skits, poems and passionate speeches. Women's Equality Day was celebrated Aug. 24 at the Tony Bass Center on Clay Kaserne.

Aug 29, 2012

Alex Taylor went back to school this week geared up to appreciate her math and science classes even more than before, all thanks to a Robotics Summer Day Camp held Aug. 13-17, 2012, at Wiesbaden High School, Germany.

Aug 29, 2012

Over-the-counter medications are a free benefit for Soldiers, family members and retirees.

Aug 29, 2012

WIESBADEN, Germany - Traffic in military community housing areas, planned construction and school partnerships were topics at the German-American Executive Exchange Council Meeting Aug. 15 in the Wiesbaden Entertainment Center. Wiesbaden Lord Mayor Dr. Helmut Müller and Col. David Carstens, U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden commander, led the meeting which provides a forum for local host nation and garrison leaders to discuss issues of mutual concern and interest.

Aug 29, 2012

WIESBADEN, Germany - One of the first things new Aukamm Elementary School Principal Debbie Parks noticed upon arrival was an empty space where a U.S. flag would usually fly over the school. "When I came up here in May [Parks was principal of Garmisch Elementary School at that time] I met with key leaders and members of the Parent Teachers Association and School Advisory Committee. I asked them what improvements they would like to see," Parks explained.

Aug 29, 2012

BAUMHOLDER, Germany - Despite her busy school schedule Baumholder's Boys and Girls Club of America Youth of the Year, Abigail Baah, dedicated more than 140 hours of her time this past year to children because she wanted to help shape their future and to familiarize herself for her goal in becoming a child lawyer. Lt. Col. Mike Sullivan, U.S. Army Garrison Baumholder commander, surprised her recently at the teen center by presenting her with the Youth of the Year medal.

Aug 29, 2012

Food service Soldiers from the 16th Sustainment Brigade faced off during a battle of wits, physical endurance and culinary skills Aug. 14-17 for a chance to become the next Culinary Warrior and Warrior Leader of the Year.

Aug 29, 2012

U.S. Army Europe kicked off a new campaign in Heidelberg, Germany, Aug. 28, 2012, to help members of the Army in Europe community to make healthy nutrition and lifestyle choices.

Aug 29, 2012

HEIDELBERG, Germany -- U.S. Army Europe Soldiers are getting a chance to take part in the Save A Life Tour that uses state-of-the-art simulation, graphic imagery and dramatic props and presentations to help participants to sincerely understand the consequences of driving while impaired.

Aug 29, 2012

SAN ANTONIO -- On Sept. 3, we will celebrate Labor Day, recognizing all the hard work that has built and sustained our country. The Labor Day weekend has also come to mark the end of summer. It's a last chance to get together with family and friends, and enjoy the activities that make summer great.

Aug 24, 2012

The Hohenfels Military Community gathered recently to witness the renaming and dedication of Building 10 in honor of a former Hohenfels garrison deputy commander who left an indelible impression on the community and everyone who knew him.

Aug 24, 2012

U.S. Army Garrison Hohenfels recently unveiled a new facility designed to provide the tools and the training to increase resiliency in both the Soldier and the community.

Aug 24, 2012

GRAFENWOEHR, Germany -- The early morning sun glistened off a series of man-made lakes south of the Grafenwoehr Post, Aug. 20, reflecting the stern looks on the faces of 24 Soldiers. The Soldiers, fresh off a 12-month deployment, stood tall, muscles tense, fearlessly awaiting their morning task. That was until a meek voice whispered from the crowd, "Uh, you have floaties, right?"

Aug 24, 2012

Trolling thrift stores on the back streets of Prague offers a work-a-day look at the city.

Aug 24, 2012

VILSECK, Germany -- High school volleyball players from DODDS-Europe and other international schools gathered here to reap the rewards of world-class coaching at the Asia Continental Europe Volleyball Camp, Aug. 12-17.