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City of Wiesbaden Lord Mayor Gert-Uwe Mende (right) and a local brewery supplier representative (center) look on, June 29, as U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Commander Col. David Mayfield taps a beer keg signaling that the 2023 German American Friendship Fest is officially open on Lower Hainerberg. The fest continues through July 4th.
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(Front to back) U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Commander Col. David Mayfield, City of Wiesbaden Lord Mayor Gert-Uwe Mende, incoming Command Sgt. Maj. Yves Pamphil (third row, right), Jodhary Pamphil (third row, left), Installation Management Command Europe Director Tommy Mize (fourth row) show their courage with arms raised before launching down the rollercoaster track at the 2023 German American Friendship Fest being held on Lower Hainerberg, June 29. The fest continues through July 4th.
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City of Wiesbaden Lord Mayor Gert-Uwe Mende, in the spirit of friendship, welcomes the local communities to the 2023 German American Friendship festival in his remarks to officially opened the fest on Lower Hainerberg, June 29. The fest continues through July 4th.
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(Left to right) U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Commander Col. David Mayfield, translator and driver Benny Brand, USAG Wiesbaden Deputy to the Commander Mitchell Jones, USAG Wiesbaden acting Command Sgt. Maj. 1st Sgt. Delveto Johns gain an overview of the fest grounds before officially opening the 2023 German American Friendship Fest being held on Lower Hainerberg, June 29. The fest continues through July 4th.
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U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Commander Col. David Mayfield and City of Wiesbaden Lord Mayor Gert-Uwe Mende opened the 2023 German American Friendship Fest being held on Lower Hainerberg, together. The fest continues through July 4th.
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(Left to right) Installation Management Command Europe Director Tommy Mize, City of Wiesbaden Lord Mayor Gert-Uwe Mende, U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Commander Col. David Mayfield and West Hessen Police Presidium President Felix Paschek await the start of their amusement ride after officially opening the 2023 German American Friendship Fest being held on Lower Hainerberg, June 29. The fest continues through July 4th.
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(Right to left) U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Commander Col. David Mayfield and USAG Wiesbaden Deputy to the Commander Mitchell Jones discuss keg tapping strategy before Mayfield takes the mallet to officially open the 2023 German American Friendship Fest being held on Lower Hainerberg, June 29. The fest continues through July 4th.
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U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Commander Col. David Mayfield and AFN Wiesbaden’s eagle mascot toast to the official opening of the 2023 German American Friendship Fest being held on Lower Hainerberg, June 29. The fest continues through July 4th.
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(Front row; left to right) Landeskommando Public Affairs Chief Lt. Col. Meinrad Angermeyer, U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden acting Command Sgt. Maj. 1st Sgt. Delveto Johns, USAG Wiesbaden Commander Col. David Mayfield, and USAG Wiesbaden Deputy the Commander Mitchell Jones at the Landeskommando Hesse recruiting booth, June 29, at the opening of the 2023 German American Friendship Fest being held on Lower Hainerberg. The fest continues through July 4th.
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U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Commander Col. David Mayfield stopped at the Bundeswehr Career Center recruitment truck to talk with head of the Bundeswehr Career Center in Mainz Lt. Col. Frank Hubertz and Career Advisor Sgt. 1st Class Claudia Spieles after the official opening the 2023 German American Friendship Fest being held on Lower Hainerberg, June 29. The fest continues through July 4th.
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WIESBADEN, Germany -- A traditional keg tapping signaled the opening of the 9th annual U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden German American Friendship Festival 2023 on Lower Hainerberg, June 29.
With a swing of the mallet, a turn of the tap, and with mugs in hand, USAG Wiesbaden Commander Col. David Mayfield and City of Wiesbaden Lord Mayor Gert-Uwe Mende, together, declared this year’s celebration officially open.
“Ladies and Gentlemen, the 2023 German American Friendship Fest is officially open! PROST,” said Mayfield.
The German American Friendship Festival provides opportunity for building shared understanding and closer relationships between the U.S. military, civilians and families, and the local German population. The festival celebrates the strength of an unbreakable bond, between two nations, built over decades, and has continued for more than 75 years.
“We are two nations, one team. Stronger, together,” added Mayfield.
This year's festival includes new rides, food stands, multiple beer gardens and plenty of entertainment. The German American Friendship Festival will continue through July 4th, and end with a traditional fireworks display.
Attendance is open to all those who live within the military and local German communities.
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