Ansbach Weekly

OHA Survey - Service members stationed in Germany for 6+ months, renting private housing, and paying utilities separately: your input is needed! Report your utility expenses—electricity, gas, water, trash, heating, and more—through the annual OHA survey to help determine future allowance rates. Survey takes 30 minutes. Deadline: March 31, 2026. More...

Christmas Tree Disposal - Drop your tree off at any of these on-post locations. More...

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.

Weekly IMCOM Sampler - Here’s what’s happening at U.S. Army Garrisons around the world. More…

Eye on AMC - What’s happening within the U.S. Army Materiel Command—IMCOM’s senior command. More…

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• 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...

MWR CALENDAR | ARMY COMMUNITY SERVICE CALENDAR (ACS) | DoDEA CALENDAR

• Jan. 23: The Cashbags - The Best of Jonny Cash Concert at Onoldia Hall, Ansbach. Start 8p.m. More...
• Until End of January 2026: Ice Skating at the PSD Nürnberg Arena including Saturday Disco Nights. More...
• Feb. 14: Rothenburg's Valentines Day Event at the Castle garden with live music, food and beverages, different light shows, perfect for couples, friends and families. Start 4p.m. - 9 p.m.. More...
• Feb. 28: Champagne Mood - A lighthearted cabaret concert at Karlsplatz Cultural Center, Ansbach. Start 7 p.m..
• Apr. 25-26: Rothenburg's Spring Festival in the Old Quarter. More...
• May 8 - 17: Ansbach Spring Fest at Gustav-Weißkopf-Str., Ansbach
• May 22-25: Historic Festval Play "Master Draught" in Rothenburg. More...
• Jun. 3-7: Altstadtfest "Old Town Fest" Ansbach, downtown Ansbach
• Jun. 26 - Jul. 1: Summer Fair and Beer Festival in Rothenburg. More...
• Jul. 9 - 12: Auf der Ziegenwiese " On the goat meadow" Music and Cultural Event in Ansbach. More...
• Jul. 10 & 18: Music Concerts: American Music Abroad. More...
• Jul. 25-26: Wine Fest Rothenburg. More...
• Aug. 12-16: Wine Village Rothenburg. More...
• Sept. 4-6: Imperial City Festival Rothenburg. More...
• Oct. 31 - Nov. 8: Autumn Fair with trade show in Rothenburg. 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.

• Feb. 8: Carnival Parade "Faschingsumzug" Wolframs-Eschenbach Old Town
• Feb. 12: Women's Carnival with Chicolores at Kammerspiele Ansbach. More...
• Feb. 15: Carnival Parade Nürnberg
• Feb. 17: Carnival Parade Herrieden
• Feb. 17: Carnival Parade with children Wassertrüdingen. More...

Thousands of US soldiers are stationed in Bavaria

Approximately 20,000 US soldiers are stationed in Bavaria. Two large US Army garrisons are stationed in Bavaria: USAG Bavaria and USAG Ansbach.USAG Bavaria has a population of almost 40,000, including approximately 16,000 active US soldiers. USAG Ansbach comprises 12,000 people, including soldiers, their families, and civilian employees. USAG Ansbach is comprorised of approximately 4,700 active US soldiers. (Augsburger Allgemeine, January 12, 2025)

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)

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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