Retirees of Franconia area gather for appreciation day in Ansbach

By Ms. Bianca Sowders (IMCOM)May 26, 2015

Laughter at the ASAP table
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Supporting the veterans
2 / 8 Show Caption + Hide Caption – ANSBACH, Germany (May 26, 2015) -- Master Sgt. Christopher Buchanan, representing American Legion David Chavez Post 1982, gets ready for veterans and retirees at U.S. Army Garrison Ansbach's Retiree Appreciation Day May 21 at the Von Steuben Communit... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
Break time
3 / 8 Show Caption + Hide Caption – ANSBACH, Germany (May 26, 2015) -- Visitors take a few minutes for refreshments before briefings during U.S. Army Garrison Ansbach's Retiree Appreciation Day May 21 at the Von Steuben Community Center at Bismarck Kaserne. (U.S. Army photo by Bianca S... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
Friendly banter
4 / 8 Show Caption + Hide Caption – ANSBACH, Germany (May 26, 2015) -- Laura Jarvis from the Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation department jokes with a customer during U.S. Army Garrison Ansbach's Retiree Appreciation Day May 21 at the Von Steuben Community Center at Bismarck Ka... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
Information gathering in the lobby
5 / 8 Show Caption + Hide Caption – ANSBACH, Germany (May 26, 2015) -- Visitors pick up information on services available to them during U.S. Army Garrison Ansbach's Retiree Appreciation Day May 21 at the Von Steuben Community Center at Bismarck Kaserne. (U.S. Army photo by Bianca Sowd... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
Honoring the colors
6 / 8 Show Caption + Hide Caption – ANSBACH, Germany (May 26, 2015) -- The color guard provided by the Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps of Ansbach High School posts the colors during U.S. Army Garrison Ansbach's Retiree Appreciation Day May 21 at the Von Steuben Community Center a... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
The commander's remarks
7 / 8 Show Caption + Hide Caption – ANSBACH, Germany (May 26, 2015) -- Col. Christopher M. Benson, U.S. Army Garrison Ansbach commander, addresses the audience during USAG Ansbach's Retiree Appreciation Day May 21 at the Von Steuben Community Center at Bismarck Kaserne. (U.S. Army phot... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
News and updates
8 / 8 Show Caption + Hide Caption – ANSBACH, Germany (May 26, 2015) -- Col. (retired) Robert Mentell, guest speaker, provides news and updates to the assembled retirees during U.S. Army Garrison Ansbach's Retiree Appreciation Day May 21 at the Von Steuben Community Center at Bismarck K... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL

ANSBACH, Germany (May 26, 2015) -- Once a year U.S. Army Garrison Ansbach rallies support around those who have served the country in years past and enjoy their retirement in the local area.

This year the event took place at the Von Steuben Community Center at Bismarck Kaserne Thursday.

There community support services assembled and displayed their information and advised their customers.

After a welcome by Gilbert Clarke, president of the local retiree council, and Col. Christopher M. Benson, USAG Ansbach commander, retired Col. Robert Mentell briefed the assembly. He focused on upcoming changes and other information pertaining specifically to retirees and their spouses, and introduced the "Soldier for Life" program.

To learn more about services available to retirees and veterans, visit the USAG Ansbach website or the "Soldier for Life" website listed in the "Related Links" section on this page.

Related Links:

Soldier for Life

USAG Ansbach official home page

Retirees and Veterans in USAG Ansbach