Ansbach Weekly
U.S. ARMY GARRISON ANSBACH
Christmas Tree Disposal - If you live on post, you may dispose of your tree after Christmas either by dropping it off on (1) Urlas Kaserne in the big container located past the community dog park in front of the DPW B&G storage yard (north of Urlas Housing), or (2) at Storck Barracks at the green waste site outside the Kaserne. Drive from the exit gate to the main gate and follow the sign "Kompostplatz“ (left turn, right after steam plant). Any artificial Christmas trees can be disposed of at one of the on post recycling centers at Katterbach (Bldg. 9024) or Illesheim Storck Barracks (next to Bldg. 6689). The container will be provided by DPW B&G from Dec. 23 Dec-January 16.
Drone training - Army units regularly conduct training on drones at USAG Ansbach installations. Community members are reminded that flying personal drones on or near a military installation is strictly prohibited by German law and U.S. Army regulation. If you spot suspicious drone activity, report it to the MP Front Desk at CIV 09641-70-587-110, DSN 110 . See something, say something.
USAG Ansbach Veterinary Treatment Facility (VTF) email update - The Ansbach VTF has updated their email contact information to: usarmy.rheinland-pfalz.phc-europe.mbx.ansbach-vtf@health.mil Please update your contact information for them accordingly. For other VTF information their website can be found here.
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FACILITIES & GROUNDS
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Major repairs are scheduled for the parking lot adjacent the Katterbach Express (i.e. Shoppette), Community Bank and Service Credit Union. Construction will begin in late September and is scheduled to end in January 2026. The Express and banks will continue operating normal business hours. Parking will be available adjacent the construction site. Look for parking signs and follow all traffic signs.
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Removal and installation of the final denial barrier (FDB) at the Storck Exit Gate is scheduled to begin Tuesday, Nov. 4. Installation crews move equipment to the nearby parking lot Oct. 30-31.
The entire removal and installation will take approximately six weeks. After completion of the FDB project, the Storck Exit Gate will open to all traffic.
During construction, the gate will remain closed. However, a temporary pedestrian gate will be installed nearby. To enter and exit the temporary pedestrian gate, always carry two forms of photo ID.
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German Kantine on Bismarck Kaserne will be closed from 22 Dec. 22, 2025 until Jan. 6, 2026 for the holiday break.
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Tuesday, Jan. 6, is the German Holiday Heilige Drei Könige, also Three Kings Day or Epiphany, which marks the end of the 12 days of Christmas.
Some on-post services that are staffed predominately by Local National employees may be closed.
If you are unsure if something is closed, please call ahead.
Three Kings Day is observed the German states of Bavaria, Baden-Wuerttemberg und Saxony-Anhalt. -
The USAG Ansbach Legal Assistance and Claims Office will be closed January 6, 2026, from 1000 - 1130. We will reopen at 1300.
If you need to make an appointment email: usarmy.ansbach.7atc.mbx.ansbach-legal-assistance@mail.mil
If you need to file notice of loss or damage, or file a claim, please log into DPS at https://www.move.mil and
Email us at
Usarmy.ansbach.usag.list.military-claims-office@mail.mil
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There will be no installation shuttle bus service on Jan. 6 (Three Kings Day) and Jan. 19 (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day), due to the German holiday and U.S. federal holiday.
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Construction in the vicinity of Hangar 1 and the Outdoor Recreation Center at Katterbach resumes January 20, 2026. .
The intent is to repair and replace sewer lines running south along Von Steuben Strasse heading south toward the Thrift Shop and Army Family Housing.
IMPACT: Both lanes of Von Steuben Strasse between Service Credit Union and the Thrift Shop will be closed until work is complete. Soldiers and pedestrians can still walk/run or conduct PT along this stretch during the construction. Community Bank, Service Credit Union and AAFES Express remain open.
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U.S. Army Garrison Ansbach residents will undergo mandatory, third-party housing inspections of all Army Family Housing from Jan. 22-30, 2026, as part of a Congressional mandate to ensure safe and healthy living conditions on military installations. More...
GARRISON EVENTS
- Jan. 10: Skiing lessons with Outdoor Rec, 5 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. More...
- Jan. 16: Nuremberg by Rail, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. More...
- Jan. 22-30: 100% mandatory Army Family Housing inspections. More...
- Jan. 24: Outdoor Rec Day ski/snowboard trip to Oberstdorf. More...
- Jan. 27-31: Ansbach library Crayola Creativity Week. More...
- Feb. 2-3: Red Cross Blood Drive
- Feb. 7-8: Outdoor Rec trip to the Carnevale in Venice. More...
- Feb. 8-9: Super Bowl viewing party at the Von Steuben
- Feb. 13-16: Outdoor Rec ski/snowboard trip to Dolomites, Italy.
- Feb. 21: Outdoor Rec ki/snowboard trip to Oberstdorf. More...
- March 20-21: Mini Bazaar at the Von Steuben.
- March 20-22: Outdoor Rec trip to Milan, Italy. More...
- March 27-April 3: Outdoor spring break trip to Greece.
- April 4: Outdoor Rec ski and snowboard trip to the Zugspitze. More...
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OFF-POST EVENTS
- Jan. 6: Polar Plunge at Altmühlsee. More...
- Until January 11: Christmas Circus Ansbach. More...
- Until End of January 2026: Ice Skating at the PSD Nürnberg Arena including Saturday Disco Nights. More...
Carnival Season - "Fifth Season" in Germany
Carnival Season (Fasching) officially starts on Nov. 11 at 11:11 a.m.. The main carnival days start on Weiberfastnacht and last until Faschingsdienstag - right before Lent begins. Depending on the region, it's called Karneval or Fasching, the cities celebrate this with colorful floats, which are also satirical and mocking politicians and world events throwing candies and other fun stuff for children in costumes.
GERMAN NEWS
German Armed Forces to Help Secure Ceasefire
At a recent summit in Paris, Western allies, including Germany, Spain, France, the UK, and the US, have moved towards offering Ukraine significant military and security support to broker a ceasefire and deter future Russian aggression. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez have both raised the possibility of deploying troops. (Tagesschau, January 6, 2026)
Suspicious drones over base
The German Armed Forces failed to shoot them down. Shortly before a sensitive "Arrow" radar system was inaugurated in Brandenburg, unidentified drones flew over the site. The German Armed Forces suspect "deliberate reconnaissance" – but were unable to bring the devices down. (Der Spiegel, January 7, 2025)
Persistent frost and icy conditions in Bavaria – train cancellations in Franconia
It's bitterly cold in Bavaria. As a result, technical problems are already affecting Agilis train services in Upper Franconia. The frosty weather will continue for the next few days, with snow also expected – and things will get "interesting" from Thursday onwards, say meteorologists. (br24.de, January 6, 2025)
US soldier in Germany sentenced to 30 years in prison for child rape, sexual assault
A soldier assigned to the 7th Army Training Command received a 30-year prison sentence for sex offenses he committed against a girl in his family while living in Grafenwoehr. Spc. Marcus Hampton, 27, was convicted Dec. 18, 2025, of one count each of rape of a child under age 12 and sexual assault of a child, according to a statement Monday from the Army’s Office of Special Trial Counsel. Hampton was originally charged with two counts of rape of a child under 12, two counts of sexual assault of a child, failure to obey a written order and preventing the authorized seizure of property. The trial was held at the Rose Barracks courthouse in Vilseck. Lt. Col. Jordan Stapley, the judge in the case, acquitted Hampton of the remaining charges. (Stars and Stripes, January 6, 2025)
Opinions are divided in Berlin
Following the US attack on Venezuela and the capture of President Maduro, opinions are divided in Berlin. The CDU is taking a reserved stance, while the SPD and the opposition are critical. (Tagesschau, January 4, 2026)
After attack: Around 30,000 Berlin households still without power
Following the suspected left-wing extremist arson attack on the power grid, tens of thousands of Berliners remain without electricity. The outpouring of support is significant and urgently needed, as the situation is expected to persist for several days despite ongoing repairs. (br24.de, January 5, 2026)
Katterbach/Untereichenbach | Interim solution allows partial reopening
Good news for drivers on the local road between Ansbach-Untereichenbach and Katterbach: Starting this coming Friday (December 19), the road will reopen to traffic coming from Untereichenbach. This was announced by the city of Ansbach. The road will remain closed to traffic coming from Katterbach until further notice. Buses and agricultural vehicles can continue to travel in both directions. A speed limit of 30 km/h applies on the local road. (radio 8, December 17, 2025)
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