Nov 13, 2012

ACS honors a local family for going above and beyond and volunteering in the Grafenwoehr community

Nov 13, 2012

If you're driving slowly past the big rigs parked alongside the interstate because of snow and ice, you know you're in a situation.

Nov 13, 2012

A local ice hockey team announces upcoming practices as it prepares for a big tournament in Garmisch

Nov 13, 2012

Dr. Rory Cooper urges wounded warriors to seek higher education through rehabilitation and employment

Nov 13, 2012

Football game unites the best high school players in Europe to show their stuff

Nov 13, 2012

As the official kick-off event to one of the United States' premier marathons, the fourth annual City of Philadelphia Marathon /U.S. Army Garrison Hohenfels First Wave Race allowed participants here the opportunity to connect with runners back in America by providing the countdown that will start the Nov. 18 race.

Nov 13, 2012

In 1919, President Woodrow Wilson declared Nov. 11 Armistice Day in remembrance of Germany's signing of the Armistice that effectively ended major hostilities of the First World War on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, 1918.

Nov 11, 2012

As we celebrate Veterans Day on the anniversary of the Armistice ending World War I, we remember the fallen, and show our solemn pride for the heroism, strength, and dedication of those still among us -- the veterans we know as our friends, neighbors, and relatives.

Nov 9, 2012

It's been nearly 70 years since the end of World War II, but for 87-year-old U.S. Army veteran Gilbert Unger, some memories refuse to fade.

Nov 9, 2012

Soldiers, students excited about possibilities new partnership will bring.

Nov 8, 2012

A teacher who got her start as a substitute is changing the face of education with "flipped" lessons.

Nov 8, 2012

Garmisch Elementary students combine Halloween and math for some spooky, educational fun.

Nov 7, 2012

Despite the fact that most were ineligible to vote, students exhibit political fervor in a mock presidential debate and choose their leader on Election Day.

Nov 6, 2012

Installations across the Franconia Military Community will have a Prescription Drug Take-Back Day at pharmacies in Bamberg, Illesheim, Katterbach and Schweinfurt from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 14.

Nov 6, 2012

Teams vie for first place during the IMCOM Europe Unit-Level Flag Football Championship in Hohenfels

Nov 5, 2012

A two-week mobilization exercise in Grafenwoehr prepares reservists for real-world scenarios.

Nov 5, 2012

A local bull rider shares insight for staying on during those precious eight seconds.

Nov 5, 2012

Schweinfurt community mourns loss of Staff Sgt. Orion Sparks, Sgt. Jonathan Gollnitz.

Nov 5, 2012

Army civilians serve alongside soldiers every day, in every theater. From state-side garrisons to forward operating bases in Afghanistan, Army civilians write contracts, deliver goods, manage networks, operate ranges, manage business operations and provide support functions that would otherwise present distractions to training and wartime operations. From the sound of reveille to when a soldier turns out the lights at the end the day, soldiers are supported by their civilian counterparts.

Nov 1, 2012

Pink was the prominent color as over 170 Hohenfels community members gathered for the garrisons first Breast Cancer Awareness 5K run , recently.

Nov 1, 2012

Red outfits, backward shirts and crazy socks all played a part in Hohenfels Elementary School's drug abuse awareness program during their Red Ribbon Week celebrations, Oct. 23-26.

Oct 30, 2012

She helped first responders overcome the trauma of the Fort Hood shootings, provided mental health treatment for Iraqi detainees and helped Croatia improve their treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder. Not bad for somebody with just over five years in the Army. Now Capt. Janet Payne can add another line to her resume -- Army Social Worker of the Year.

Oct 30, 2012

The garrison gives drivers a more simplified plan for reporting to work safely. The

Oct 30, 2012

Pvt. Chris Griffin of the 1st Sustainment Brigade received his overseas service patch, better known to Soldiers as the "combat patch," Oct. 12. Although it was Griffin's first combat patch, it was just another notch of distinction for the Griffin family.

Oct 26, 2012

Senior land force commanders from more 41 European nations, the U.S. and Canada came together here Oct. 16-18 for discussions on military partnerships and security cooperation.

Oct 26, 2012

Europe's roadways will soon be covered with fog, sleet, snow and ice this winter, making the season a challenging one for drivers who lack road experience in Europe or are new to a wintry environment. As freezing temperatures approach, they bring the dangers of slippery roads and limited visibility, hampering daily commutes and holiday trips.

Oct 26, 2012

It was November 2004, when Sgt. Lance Royce led his team during a convoy travelling in Fallujah, Iraq. When his unit began to receive small arms fire, it returned fire and continued the mission. As the convoy continued down the road, an improvised explosive device detonated, shattering both windows and injuring the Soldiers inside.

Oct 26, 2012

U.S. Army Garrison Grafenwoehr Deputy Director of Emergency Services James Vaughn, left, receives a seasonal flu vaccine at the garrison headquarters building Oct. 12 from Amy Wilson, a registered nurse at Grafenwoehr Health Clinic.

Oct 25, 2012

"They call him the king of the woods," said Norbert Wittl, USAG Hohenfels public affairs officer and avid hunter, referring to Germany's "Hirsch" or red deer, and the first buck of the season here was brought down recently by Air Force Lt. Col. Rodney Jorstad out of Landstuhl.

Oct 25, 2012

Paralegal specialists from across U.S. Army Europe came together here Oct. 19 to prove their skills at USAREUR's 2012 Best Paralegal Competition.

Oct 25, 2012

Trevor Romain praises the grit of military children at Netzaberg Middle School.

Oct 22, 2012

One Bohemian church turns macabre into a masterpiece. Visitors

Oct 22, 2012

Locals discuss ghost stories from the region, but are they just stories? One reporter

Oct 22, 2012

GRAFENWOEHR, Germany -- PCSing with pets in tow makes an already hectic process a little more complicated. Before moving back to the U.S. or on to another foreign adventure, pet owners must get medical records, health certificates and vaccines for their pets before they can ship. According to Capt. Annie Eure, officer in charge of the Vilseck Veterinary Treatment Facility, Public Health Command District-North Europe, in order to get a pet to the next destination, owners should plan ahead and keep abreast of all regulations for their incoming duty station.

Oct 22, 2012

Choosing what to read may not be an easy task. Luckily your local librarian can help. In Grafenwoehr

Oct 22, 2012

Sure, you recycle. But are you doing it correctly? Local experts provide answers for distinguishing between recyclables and restmuell.

Oct 22, 2012

GRAFENWOEHR, Germany -- The energy backstage hummed as the five final contestants for Operation Rising Star prepped for their last performance in the Grafenwoehr Performing Arts Center, Oct. 5. Pre-show, the performers passed the time offstage by talking movies and music, dabbing on makeup and occasionally breaking into dance moves. But, in the quiet moments, their quickly bouncing legs, fidgeting hands and thoughtful pacing belied calm demeanors, exposing the nervous excitement of the contestants.

Oct 11, 2012

GRAFENWOEHR, Germany -- Under cloudy autumn skies, the Joint Multinational Training Command's Training Support Activity Europe officially opened a new state-of-the-art Advanced Driver's Training Complex on the Grafenwoehr Training Area, Oct. 4.

Oct 11, 2012

Grafenwoehr held its annual Army Family Action Plan conference at the Multipurpose Center in Rose Barracks, Oct. 2-4.

Oct 11, 2012

After he broke his back, legs and both ankles during a paratrooping accident in Fort Bragg, N.C., in 1995, Jerry Hollo, U.S. Army Garrison Grafenwoehr's anti-terrorism officer, spent six months in a wheelchair, taking classes for promotion points. He was resolute on keeping, and bettering, his Army career. For the next four years, Hollo vacillated between recuperation and reinjury. In the meantime, he married his wife, whose Army career was accelerating. On April Fool's Day, 1999, the Army medically discharge Hollo and he went from Soldier to military spouse. It's no secret that newly separated veterans often undergo a rocky transition from Army to civilian life. However, there is an uncharted demographic of veterans who leave the Army, but stay within the community as a spouse.