Feb 8, 2012

In an effort to recognize and honor the commitment of civilian employees, the 21st Theater Sustainment Command held a Length of Service and Recognition Awards ceremony at the Kaiserslautern Community Activity Center on Daener Kaserne here Feb. 3.

Feb 7, 2012

-- The Kaiserslautern Legal Services Center's Tax Assistance Center held its grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony in Bldg. 3210 on Kleber Kaserne here Feb. 3.

Feb 7, 2012

Lt. Gen. Michael Ferriter, commander, Installation Management Command, recognized U.S. Army Garrison Grafenwoehr employees for their innovative ideas, best practices and selfless service during a visit, Jan. 27.

Feb 6, 2012

With seasonal influenza in Germany set to peak in February, it's not too late for people to get a flu shot.

Feb 3, 2012

GRAFENWOEHR, Germany -- Margie Ferriter, wife of Lt. Gen. Michael Ferriter, commander, Installation Management Command, took time to talk with senior spouses during a visit, here, Jan. 27. They candidly discussed concerns including sponsorship, specialized programs for exceptional family members and the new fiscal realities facing military communities.

Feb 3, 2012

"It's really calming for me," said Junior Alexis Finster, Vilseck High School. "I usually try to take it slow and simple," added Max Pertrunyak, a freshman from Heidelberg. Vilseck junior Meraleigh Randle tightened her lips and smiled, "I'm just a happier person when I'm shooting." These are comforting words coming from rifle-wielding high school students, who despite their age, are collected and serious about their craft.

Feb 3, 2012

Junior non-commissioned officers of the 709th Military Police Battalion, 18th MP Brigade, are taking advantage of a 10-day professional development course here Jan. 23 - Feb. 3, entitled "School of Leaders."

Feb 3, 2012

GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN, Germany -- Hundreds of sports fans lined up Feb. 1 as four members of the U.S. Women's Ski Team autographed photos, postcards and ski helmets.

Feb 2, 2012

The 21st Theater Sustainment Command and a Project Team from the 266th Financial Management Center won the Department of the Army's Lean Six Sigma Organizational Deployment award and a Project Team award.

Feb 2, 2012

WIESBADEN, Germany - The garrison emergency services personnel took an opportunity to strengthen relations with German counterparts at the start of the new year. U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden hosted a Geman-American Police conference Jan. 19 at the Wiesbaden Entertainment Center to enlighten newcomers and refresh familiar faces on operations in the Wiesbaden military community.

Feb 2, 2012

Members of Wiesbaden's Team-Choco traveled to Lisbon, Portugal, to take part in the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation's European Open Jiu-Jitsu Championship, Jan. 26-29, 2012.

Feb 2, 2012

While chilling winds blew and the snow continued to fall as ice covered the streets and vehicles, Soldiers of the 230th Military Police Company, 95th MP Battalion, 18th MP Brigade, marched on and conducted their Mission Readiness Exercise here Jan. 24 - 27 in preparation of its imminent downrange mission.

Feb 2, 2012

GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN, Germany -- As the snow falls in Garmisch, a service member couple on vacation at the Armed Forces Recreation Center, Edelweiss Lodge and Resort cozy up to the fireplace and enjoy a glass of wine after a great day. Another family who is on R&R leave from Iraq is relaxing in the hot tub after a sightseeing tour to the famous Neuschwanstein castle. Outside the resort, the kids are enjoying making a snowman with their dad who just returned from a long deployment.

Feb 1, 2012

The 21st Theater Sustainment Command's, 1st Human Resources Sustainment Center conducted a walk-through rehearsal at the Ramstein Airport, Jan. 30, 2012, in preparation for the Ramstein Gateway Reception Center's first Patriot Express flight, which is set to arrive Feb. 7.

Feb 1, 2012

LTG Mike Ferriter, commander of Installation Management Command, and his wife, Margie, visited IMCOM-Europe installations last week. During their four-day orientation, they toured USAGs Baden Wurttemberg, Kaiserslautern, Ansbach, Grafenwoehr and Garmisch. The Ferriters, and IMCOM CSM Don Felt, also stopped at the Landstuhl Regional Medical Center to visit wounded warriors and military health professionals caring for them, along with receiving an orientation at Armed Forces Recreation Center Edelweiss on recreational activities available to Soldiers and their families.

Feb 1, 2012

LTG Mike Ferriter, commander of Installation Management Command, and his wife, Margie, visited IMCOM-Europe installations last week. During their four-day orientation, they toured USAGs Baden Wurttemberg, Kaiserslautern, Ansbach, Grafenwoehr and Garmisch. The Ferriters, and IMCOM CSM Don Felt, also stopped at the Landstuhl Regional Medical Center to visit wounded warriors and military health professionals caring for them, along with receiving an orientation at Armed Forces Recreation Center Edelweiss on recreational activities available to Soldiers and their families.

Jan 31, 2012

WIESBADEN, Germany - Wiesbaden's award-winning Amelia Earhart Playhouse invites community members to "laugh and cry" at its newest productions "I Hate Hamlet" and "Songs for a New World."

Jan 31, 2012

There was not enough room for Boy Scout Troop 107 of Wiesbaden, Germany, in this year's Klondike Derby in Kandersteg, Switzerland, but they did not give up. In true Scout fashion, they created their own Klondike Derby.

Jan 31, 2012

Members of the Wiesbaden military community in Germany and host nation guests celebrated the new year and German-American relations during a reception hosted by the commanders of 5th Signal Command and U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Jan. 22, 2012, at the Community Activity Center.

Jan 31, 2012

BAUMHOLDER, Germany - A good will initiative on behalf of children, parents and teachers from the city of Baumholder's Grundschule put smiles on the faces of many children in the faraway Children's Support Center at Mazar-e Sharif, Afghanistan.

Jan 31, 2012

Those of the belief that 'life moves a little slower south of the Alps' might change their minds if they spent a few minutes with the Soldiers and civilians of the 21st Theater Sustainment Command based in Italy.

Jan 30, 2012

It was a much anticipated event as approximately 500 American and German dignitaries, including Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling, commanding general, U.S. Army Europe, and Maj. Gen. James Boozer, deputy commanding general, U.S. Army Europe, Bavarian State Minister Thomas Kreuzer and local mayors, Soldiers and community members gathered to welcome U.S Army Garrison Grafenwoehr's incoming commander, Col. James Saenz, here, Jan. 17.

Jan 30, 2012

I have only a basic knowledge of American history. I would by no means characterize myself as a history buff or even an enthusiast. I sat through class after class learning about the events of our history through textbooks and memorized appropriate dates and events to pass the inevitable test.

Jan 26, 2012

KATTERBACH, Germany -- U.S. Army Garrison Ansbach's first of two Army Family Action Plan conferences wrapped up today on Bismarck Kaserne with a guest participant.

Jan 25, 2012

Give a child a paint brush and you'll get back a painting most every time. Bring a guest artist to a classroom to show students how to paint and enthusiasm will color their creations.

Jan 25, 2012

For some people, preparing for retirement can be a very stressful and overwhelming experience. There are many questions that have to be answered such as: Will I be able to maintain a decent lifestyle? Has everything been done to insure my smooth transition? Is my medical coverage sufficient? Is my replacement properly trained? The questions can go on and on and on. But perhaps the most common question that begs for an answer is: What am I going to do next?

Jan 25, 2012

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. influenced change through non-violent means during the civil rights movement. Two of his most famous contributions to the civil rights movement were the organization of the Montgomery Boycott in 1955 and his "I Have a Dream" speech at the Lincoln monument in Washington D.C. during the March on Washington in 1963.

Jan 23, 2012

When German firefighters from Winnweiler needed help dousing a blaze, they called upon Army firefighters at Sembach Kaserne, thanks to a mutual aid agreement with U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern.

Jan 20, 2012

The second phase of Hohenfels Middle/High School's partnership with the Parsberg Gymnasium kicked off recently when several Parsberg teachers were invited to lead classes at Hohenfels. (Gymnasium is the equivalent of High School in Germany.)

Jan 20, 2012

The group was rehearsing for "Why Do Fools Fall in Love," a four-woman musical about friendship, life and love featuring popular music from the 1960s. Opening night was Jan. 20. The musical's second weekend includes dinner theater performances Jan. 27-28, plus a matinee on Jan. 29.

Jan 19, 2012

When my wife and I moved here from Honolulu more than two years ago we were more than a bit concerned about one thing: winter. Sure, we could handle cold, but Bavarian cold? And after four years in Hawaii, we weren't even sure if we knew what cold was anymore. As expected, the first winter was brutal -- long hours of darkness, digging our car out every morning -- but since then we've learned the best way to deal with the elements is to embrace them.

Jan 19, 2012

Sgt. Melissa Neal, a reservist assigned to the 457th Civil Affairs Battalion, here, won the 2011 Operation Rising Star competition at Fort Sam Houston Theatre, Dec. 17.

Jan 19, 2012

It's that time of year again, 2012 has rounded the corner and New Year's resolutions are in full swing. According to the Department of Health, the most reliable and repeated New Year's resolution is losing weight. After all, when the holidays are in full swing, so are our bellies, and thighs, and … well, you get it. An alarming 62 percent of active duty personnel are overweight or obese, according to Kim Waller, director of the Grafenwoehr Army Wellness Center.

Jan 19, 2012

U.S. Soldiers, civilians and host nation leaders welcomed V Corps' new commander, Lt. Gen. James L. Terry, during a ceremony in Wiesbaden, Germany, Jan. 10, 2012.

Jan 19, 2012

BAUMHOLDER, Germany - Local mayors and German military officials received a look at Baumholder's future from Lt. Col. Sam McAdoo Dec. 12 during a mayor's luncheon at the Rheinlander Community Club.

Jan 19, 2012

WIESBADEN, Germany - Looking back, Joseph Griffith would have enjoyed having someone official show him around when he moved to Germany from Texas in the seventh grade. That is one of the reasons he volunteers for Student 2 Student, an organization at Wiesbaden High School that has students orient new students at the school.

Jan 19, 2012

WIESBADEN, Germany - The Directorates of Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation and Public Works have partnered to make strides to save taxpayers greenbacks on the greens. As part of last year's Ecological Project for Integrated Environmental Technology Project, the U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden DPW Environmental Division is getting rid of the electrically powered water reservoir aeration system at the irrigation pond at Rheinblick Golf Course and replacing it with a windmill aeration system.

Jan 18, 2012

A few short weeks ago, the streets of downtown Heidelberg were filled with hundreds of holiday revelers shopping and sharing the magic of the season. In their midst stood members of the 529th Military Police Company and the local German Polizei.

Jan 13, 2012

WIESBADEN, Germany - "At the end of the day it's about the heart and it's about the home." That's how Installation Management Command Europe Region Director Kathleen Marin summed up the job of a garrison commander Jan. 12 during a ceremony honoring Col. Jeffrey and Carol Dill, shortly before Dill handed the reins of U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden to Col. David H. Carstens.

Jan 13, 2012

Conscientious monitoring of energy and water usage in Heidelberg on Patrick Henry Village, the Shopping Center and the Directorate of Public Works compound saved about $940,000 in fiscal year 2011.

Jan 12, 2012

ACS Family Advocacy Prevention Program regularly offers several free classes and workshops to prevent and educate parents about child abuse and neglect

Jan 9, 2012

Halfway along a 24-mile bike route through the German countryside of Rheinland Pfalz, Staff Sgt. Barry Homberg took a break from pedaling to refuel and reflect on a journey that had been longer than the 11 miles he'd already pedaled that crisp autumn day.

Jan 9, 2012

Through National Military Services, Veterans of Foreign Wars' programs can provide support and assistance to Soldiers and their family members throughout the world.

Jan 6, 2012

A look back at the highlights and challenges of 2011 for U.S. Army in Europe and accompanying slide show gallery of images.

Jan 4, 2012

As the new year dawns, millions of Americans will take part in the time-honored tradition of making resolutions to better themselves. But statistics show that before January is even over, most will have given up. Many have gone through this cycle so often that the very idea of New Year's resolutions creates a cynical sneer and a resolution not to make resolutions. However, before you join the ranks of the unresolved, here are a few tips to help you keep yours.

Jan 4, 2012

In the Hertling family, we have many traditions. One is listening to the "I have a dream…" speech every year on the 16th of January. The words and emotions associated with that most memorable oration by Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. has always reminded us that the dignity of man is deeply rooted in who we are -- and who we should be -- as a Nation.

Jan 3, 2012

Teens at U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern, Germany, took part in a variety of excursions over winter break thanks to a fun Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation program.

Jan 3, 2012

New running shoes could increase injuries to the calf muscle or foot. Learn how to prevent running injuries with new shoes.

Dec 27, 2011

Many Camp Darby community members who were anxiously awaiting the arrival of gifts in the mail got some help from Santa's special staff at the community mail room.

Dec 27, 2011

Army Reserve Sgt. Melissa Neal, a former active-duty Soldier and current military wife and mother, added Operation Rising Star winner to her repertoire Dec. 17, 2011, at Fort Sam Houston Theatre.

Dec 26, 2011

U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern in Germany now offers a comprehensive driver's education program for American teens.

Dec 24, 2011

MAASTRICHT, Netherlands -- "I remember times bunkered down as rounds impacted near-by, but I don't think it was ever at the magnitude these men endured," said U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Rachel D. Weimar, a four-time war Iran/Iraq War Veteran from Cleveland, Minnesota, who lit candles today to honor Soldiers who celebrated Christmas Eve 1944 in the De Schark Caves here before facing the Battle of the Bulge.

Dec 22, 2011

They focus on breathing and yoga positions, part of "Mindfulness Meditation," a class led by Maj. Victor Won, an Army officer who in his free time teaches fellow Soldiers and family members at U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern some techniques to reduce stress and improve resiliency.

Dec 22, 2011

HOPE (Helping Others Prosper Eternally) Ministry and the American Catholic Teen group provided a charity Christmas dinner for more than 50 homeless men and women Dec. 11 in a Heidelberg church auditorium.

Dec 22, 2011

At U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern, volunteers from Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers hung door hangers with important suicide prevention awareness information on every barracks door in the area.

Dec 22, 2011

It was a phone call that Sgt. 1st Class Casey Howard would never forget. The brief exchange punctuated by a warm congratulation had left the Toledo, Ohio, native stunned.

Dec 22, 2011

About 173 Heidelberg Middle School seventh graders graduated from Drug Abuse Resistance Education's Keepin' It Real program at the school on Patrick Henry Village Dec. 15.

Dec 20, 2011

GMUEND, Germany -- More than 50 children from Grafenwoehr Elementary school celebrated the true meaning of Christmas -- giving back to the community -- during a field trip, here, Dec. 15. The students visited the Rot-Kreuz Seniorenheim (senior citizen home) to spread some holiday spirit through song, dance and sugary treats.

Dec 20, 2011

BERLIN -- It's easy to fall into the trap. You're in Germany for just a few years, and at first your possibilities for travel seem endless. But you take the common advice. You wait in line to see the storybook castles. You take a noisy, crowded train home from one of southern Germany's trademark adult-beverage festivals. You drive hours to a low-fare airport, elbow your way onto a plane and sunburn at a high-fare beachfront resort.

Dec 16, 2011

Young Soldiers from both the U.S. and Germany received awards and praise from the commanders at a recent sniper course held in Hammelburg at the German Army's Infantry School. Troops from the Bundeswehr and USAG Bamberg's 42nd Route Clearance Company, 54th Engineer Battalion, 18th Engineer Brigade took part in the three week school.

Dec 15, 2011

The ever-present threat of without warning disasters and terrorist attacks necessitates the need for qualified Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear specialists to always be prepared to protect U.S. national interests. One such capability is the 773rd Civil Support Team, 7th Civil Support Command, who put their expertise to the test during exercise Cobalt Dragon here at Rhine Ordnance Barracks, Dec 5-9.

Dec 14, 2011

Hundreds of Soldiers, family members, and local nationals assembled at the Alzey drop zone in Germany to watch the second annual Operation Toy Drop, Dec. 8 as paratroopers from the U.S. Army and Air Force, the German Bundeswehr and the Italian Army dropped bundles of toys from various U.S. military aircraft during an airborne operation.

Dec 14, 2011

For 24 years, the city of Schwetzingen and U.S. forces from nearby installations have partnered with locals and Americans alike for a tree lighting ceremony. Due to the transfer of organizations and the closure of both Tompkins Barracks and Kilbourne Kaserne, this ceremony -- the last official one -- was particularly bittersweet.

Dec 14, 2011

-- Is anyone ever really prepared to have to explain to a child that his or her daddy is deployed? You want to assure the child that daddy is safe and daddy will be home soon. How does a mother convince her child of these things when she is not truly convinced herself? Deciding the right words to say to a child was a topic of discussion from Dec. 3-5 at the Edelweiss Lodge and Resort in Garmisch, Germany, during a Deployed Spouses Retreat where 15 spouses from the 527th Military Police Company, 709th MP Battalion., 18th MP Brigade, created a strong bond to work through common struggles regarding the deployment of their loved ones.

Dec 14, 2011

Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts from Heidelberg's Troop 284 walked in the footsteps Saturday of the Allied forces who fought in the Battle of the Bulge in the Ardennes Forest in Belgium.

Dec 13, 2011

Soldiers of the 574th Quartermaster Support Company, 18th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 16th Sust. Brigade, spent some time becoming familiar with the warehouse operation at the Supply Activity Europe Army Depot in Kaiserslautern, Germany Nov. 28 - Dec. 2.

Dec 13, 2011

BASTOGNE, Belgium -- Reenlistment is a special moment for a Soldier, as well as those who serve alongside. It is a conscious decision to extend one's term of service to the Nation and make a commitment to the profession of arms and the sacrifices that come with that profession.

Dec 13, 2011

The 7th Civil Support Command's Equipment Storage Site Expanded, provides an efficient and value added asset for the Army Reserve in Europe. The ESS-X serves 22 Army Reserve units throughout Europe by consolidating equipment storage and maintenance into one location.

Dec 12, 2011

MAASTRICHT, Netherlands -- Thanks to Mr. van Grinsven, a Dutch Monk and an eyewitness to the Holy Mass held in the De Schark Caves Dec. 24, 1944, we can imagine what it was like for approximately 300 U.S. Soldiers who sought refuge there to celebrate Christmas Eve…

Dec 12, 2011

Staff Sgt. Tomasz Bartoszyn, 1st Battalion, 4th Infantry Regiment, became the first U.S. Soldier to graduate from the Polish Land Forces NCO Academy in Poznan, Poland, Dec. 9, 2011. While Soldiers from other partner nations routinely train at the U.S. Army Europe's 7th Army NCO Academy in Grafenwoehr, Germany, this is the first time a U.S. Soldier has attended a foreign NCO Academy.

Dec 12, 2011

WIESBADEN, Germany - With budgets being slashed Army-wide, military chaplains are finding innovative ways to continue serving Soldiers and their families. That "resiliency" is not only evident in the services, support and programs they provide but also in the content of the training shared.

Dec 9, 2011

The words Nathaniel Enriquez, 8, uses to describe why he enjoys the Awana religious education program are a testament to its popularity among children.

Dec 9, 2011

WIESBADEN, Germany - The U.S. civil rights movement brought about major changes in the way all Americans were treated under the law. Besides helping ensure everyone is guaranteed fairness in all aspects of daily life -- handicapped individuals saw improvements in access to public places, enhancement in services and greater inclusion in mainstream education.

Dec 9, 2011

Members of the military community began celebrating the holiday season at the Christmas tree lighting ceremony here Dec. 1.

Dec 9, 2011

Beginning in February, personnel on permanent change of station orders to Germany will fly overseas using a new phase of the Patriot Express Department of Defense-chartered air travel, which originates at Baltimore/Washington International Airport in Maryland and lands at Ramstein Air Base in Germany.

Dec 8, 2011

Voices were heard, 68 delegates and 16 facilitators, recorders, transcribers and issue support volunteers participated in the annual Army Family Action Plan symposium here at Warner Barracks on Nov. 29.

Dec 8, 2011

Items purchased overseas in Germany at local U.S. military facilities or on the economy with a Value Added Tax form are duty and tax-free. As a result, there are restrictions on giving these items as gifts to local nationals and other people not authorized privileges, including sending gifts back to stateside Family and friends.

Dec 8, 2011

WIESBADEN, Germany -- "This is our Super Bowl -- this is the time we shine." That's how Isreal Deschaine, a food services worker leader with the garrison's Directorate of Logistics, described the annual Thanksgiving feast at the Wiesbaden Dining Facility Nov. 24.

Dec 7, 2011

GRAFENWOEHR, Germany -- Following two recent transformation and reshaping announcements last month that will reduce the Army in Europe by more than 1,000 military, local national and Army civilian positions, U.S. Army Garrison Grafenwoehr began taking actions to minimize the impact these reductions will have on its workforce and to inform affected employees of their options.

Dec 7, 2011

VILSECK, Germany -- Tamara Stinson gets a group hug from tiny supporters during her send-off party, here, Dec. 1. A small group gathered at the Child Development Center, noise makers in hand, to wish Stinson good luck before she leaves to compete in the national "Operation Rising Star" event at Sam Houston in San Antonio, Texas, beginning Dec. 11.

Dec 7, 2011

VILSECK, Germany -- Cheerleaders aim to make their energy and enthusiasm infectious. While this is usually accomplished before a crowd at sporting events, cheerleaders at Vilseck High School recently spread their vim through less traditional means.

Dec 7, 2011

AMBERG, Germany -- Thanks to the Weinnachsmarkt and the scent of spicy gluehwein, Christmas was in the air for the International Day for fighting against women's violence, Nov. 25. What made this day even more special was the fact that the Soroptimist International, Amberg-Sulzbach Club, adopted the red silhouettes from U.S. Army Garrison Grafenwoehr Army Community Service's Family Advocacy Program.

Dec 7, 2011

VERONA, Italy -- Many people today know Verona as the setting for William Shakespeare's tragic love story "Romeo and Juliet," but this sensational city has been attracting visitors for more than two millennia. A UNESCO world heritage site, Verona abounds in spectacular architecture and important historical attractions.

Dec 7, 2011

Nearly two years before the U.S. Army Garrison Baden-Württemberg inactivates, officials offered a tour of Army property in Heidelberg Friday to city leaders who will help decide the future of the land.

Dec 6, 2011

Bamberg Middle High School now offers a new course to its curriculum that assists high school students with secondary education and workforce plans.

Dec 6, 2011

SAN ANTONIO -- One of the world's greatest leaders was a gate guard who worked at the main gate of Fort Benning, Ga. What made Mr. McCoy so great was that he knew his job was more than checking ID cards. With his awesome attitude, he conveyed to every person passing through his lane that he cared.

Dec 2, 2011

A Soldier assigned to the 527th MP Company saved the lives of a mother and her unborn baby in base housing on Katterbach Kaserne in Germany, Nov. 16, 2011.

Dec 2, 2011

ANSBACH, Germany -- U.S. Army Garrison Ansbach closed out the Month of the Military Family with a VIP cocktail party and celebration of the military family on Nov. 28 at the Von Steuben Community Activity Center here.

Dec 1, 2011

On a cold, foggy Saturday morning five flag football teams battled on the grid iron for the right to be called champion in the first annual Sembach Invitational Flag Football Tournament here, Nov. 19.

Dec 1, 2011

The coveted German Armed Forces Badge for Weapons Proficiency (Schuetzenschnur)was awarded to 11 Hohenfels Soldiers at a small ceremony here, recently.

Dec 1, 2011

The quality of life has improved for some community members this month with the implementation of hot water tanks here at Warner Barracks.

Nov 30, 2011

In 1918 on the 11th hour, the 11th day, of the 11th month, Germany signed a peace agreement which ended all hostilities of World War I. It was once called Armistice Day. Now more commonly known as Veterans Day, we honor and remember our fallen comrades of present and past wars. The 529th Military Police Company, 95th MP Battalion, 18th MP Brigade, had the honor of providing a color guard for the Croix Rouge Farm Memorial ceremony Nov. 12, near the memorial site.

Nov 30, 2011

U.S. Army Garrison Baden-Wuerttemberg community members received an early Thanksgiving treat when major league baseball player Nick Swisher and his actress wife JoAnna García Swisher visited Patton Barracks in Heidelberg, Germany Nov. 22.

Nov 30, 2011

Troopers from the 1st Squadron, 91st Cavalry Regiment, took part in the first airborne operation conducted at Schweinfurt, Germany, since 1988, Nov. 21, 2011.

Nov 29, 2011

For the third year in a row, members of the Hohenfels Military Community in Germany provided the countdown via video to the start of the Philadelphia Marathon held there Nov. 20, 2011.

Nov 29, 2011

Members of the Hohenfels Middle/High School Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps Raider team participated in a grueling triathlon this month as part of a yearlong competition.

Nov 28, 2011

As the autumn leaves fell and the cool winds blew, Soldiers, Civilians, Families and friends of the 18th Military Police Brigade came together at a rededication ceremony on Sembach Kaserne, here Nov.17, to honor Soldiers who gave their lives for freedom.

Nov 25, 2011

KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany -- The Apache culture is an important part of who Sgt. 1st Class Michael Nestell is and where he comes from.

Nov 23, 2011

Under Secretary of the U.S. Army Joseph W. Westphal, along with New York Yankees Outfielder Nick Swisher and his wife, Joanna Garcia Swisher, visited the U.S Army in Europe Nov. 22, 2011, on their way to Afghanistan to spend Thanksgiving with deployed Soldiers.

Nov 23, 2011

Teachers from Hohenfels Middle/High School crossed the culture gap by attending and teaching a class at the Parsberg Gymnasium, recently. (Gymnasium is the equivalent of high school in Germany.)