• Planned tariff strike at Dental Clinic - USAG Ansbach has been made aware of a planned strike June 30-July 4, 2025, at the Ansbach Dental Clinic. Current tariff negotiations among local national employees are ongoing. The strike is a legitimate form of labor action protected by German law. Please contact the Ansbach Dental Clinic with questions about scheduled appointments: DSN 590-3700, CIV 06371-9464-3700, WEB: https://mhs-europe.tricare.mil/Clinics/Ansbach-Army-Health-Clinic/Dental.
• MP Front Desk & Fire Dept. Phone Numbers - The on-post phone numbers to the MP Front Desk and Garrison Fire Department are temporarily down. In the event of an emergency, please use these numbers instead: MP Front Desk: 0162-270-8751; Garrison Fire Department: 0980-295-8635
• Emergency Work Orders - The DPW Emergency Work Order phone number (09641-70-587-115) is currently down. For emergency work orders, call 0162-271-1490. After-hours work order emergencies are defined as work required to repair a problem endangering life, safety or health.
• UTAP Update - Do you or will you live off-post and receive Living Quarters Allowance (LQA)? You are required to use the the Utility Tax Avoidance Program (UTAP). New legal regulations require that registration of your utilities with the UTAP office must be completed before the move-in day. Contact our MWR Central VAT/UTAP Office at 0611-143- 587-1880. More...
• Housing Town Hall. Garrison leadership hosted an Army Family Housing Town Hall June 25. Slides...
• Scheduled E-Checks - Scheduled electrical safety tests this week at Katterbach: (1) Bldg. 5945 - June 27 & 30; and (2) Bldg. 5946 - July 1-2. More...
• Inbound, outbound traffic at Katterbach-Bismarck rerouted - Effective immediately, inbound and outbound traffic at Katterbach and Bismarck Kasernes is rerouted following a May 29 accident that damaged the crossover traffic light. Katterbach South Gate (High School Gate) closed until further notice. More...
• USAG Ansbach-wide scheduled power outages - Garrison public works crews must shut power off across USAG Ansbach installations between April to July 2025 to conduct annual maintenance on transformer stations. Dates & Locations...
• 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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• July 3: Independence Day Celebration at Katterbach, 6-11 p.m. More...
• July 8: Pub Night at Terrace Playhouse, 6 p.m. More...
• July 9: Understanding Credit & Debt, 10 a.m. More...
• July 10: Biergarten at the Von Steuben. More...
• July 12-13: Outdoor Recreation trip to Brussels. More...
• July 17: Biergarten at the Von Steuben. More...
• July 18: Shopping on the Economy, noon. More...
• July 18: Windy 25 Memorial Ceremony & 5K, 12th CAB HQ, 8:30 a.m. More...
• July 19: Outdoor Recreation skydiving trip. More...
• July 22: Pub Night at Terrace Playhouse, 6 p.m. More...
• July 23: Volunteer Orientation & VMIS Training, 12:30 p.m. More...
• July 24: Biergarten at the Von Steuben. More...
• July 25: ACS 60th Birthday. More...
• July 26: Outdoor Recreation Klettersteig (Via Ferrata). More...
• July 30: Unaccompanied Housing Town Hall, Sadowski Theater, Bismarck, 1:30 p.m.
• July 31: Ansbach Hospital Maternity Tour with ACS. More...
• Aug. 5-8: Vacation Bible School for kids 5-12 (kindergarten-5th grade). More...
• Aug. 9: Local Stand-Up Padde Boarding (SUP), 9 a.m. More...
• Aug. 16-17: Outdoor Recreation trip to Prague. More...
• Aug. 28-Sept. 1: Outdoor Recreation trip to Vienna and Budapest. More...

• June 28-July 6: 75th Ansbach Rococo Festival in Ansbach downtown area. More..
• July 4-20: Kiliani Volksfest Wurzburg. More...
• July 8: Wolframs-Eschenbach American Music Abroad “Gold Tour” Free Open Air Music Performance. | Wolframs-Eschenbach-Platz | It will feature a symphonic band, jazz band, string orchestra and concert choir with over 70 young musicians from 60 American high schools and universities from the states of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Vermont, West Virginia and New York. The repertoire of the highly gifted students ranges from Broadway classics to American composers. More…
• July 3-7: Neuendettelsau Kirchweih. More…
• July 12-13: Oldie Town Wolframs-Eschenbach. More…
• July 18-27: Kinderzeche Dinkelsbühl. More…
• Aug. 1-3: Bardentreffen Nuremberg open air music festival. More...
• Aug. 2-3: Brauereifest Reichelshofen, local brewery festival. More...

Germany is permanently stationing Bundeswehr soldiers in Lithuania

As Germany establishes a permanent military presence in Lithuania, some Bundeswehr soldiers like Danny are relocating with their families to support the new German Lithuania Brigade. Unlike past deployments, Danny’s wife and children now live with him near Vilnius, and despite initial concerns, they’ve settled in well. However, security worries persist, particularly given the NATO eastern border’s tension. The brigade, expected to be fully operational by 2027 with nearly 5,000 soldiers, remains voluntary. While some, like Danny, bring their families, others, like Alex, choose to leave loved ones behind due to personal and logistical challenges. (br24.de, July 3, 2025)

Trump administration sets new course: Marshall Center faces uncertain future

The George C. Marshall Center in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, a symbol of German-American cooperation focused on global security education, faces an uncertain future as the Trump administration considers reducing or withdrawing U.S. funding. While the German government, including Bavarian leaders, is exploring alternative support—possibly through NATO and state funding—concerns remain over the impact of a U.S. pullout. Local officials and supporters stress the center’s value to both international security and the local community. A loss of U.S. involvement could weaken the center’s influence, diversity, and global reach. (merkur.de, July 2, 2025)

New commander of the US Army in Bavaria: General Tillis takes over

Brigadier General Terry R. Tillis has assumed command of over 13,000 U.S. soldiers stationed in Bavaria, becoming the highest-ranking U.S. military officer in the region during a time of global tension. The change of command ceremony took place at Grafenwöhr’s Tower Barracks, where Tillis previously served during the pandemic. As geopolitical conflicts persist in Ukraine and the Middle East, his primary mission is to ensure operational readiness for both the U.S. Army and NATO, with Grafenwöhr serving as a key training hub, including for Ukrainian troops. Despite past discussions of U.S. troop reductions under President Trump, the current focus is on expansion, with continued American investment and strong support from local German leaders. The U.S. Garrison Bavaria, which includes Grafenwöhr, Vilseck, Hohenfels, and Garmisch, is home to a community of about 40,000 Americans. (br24.de, June 30, 2025)

Bavarian citizens take on the US military

In Middle Franconia, local residents are voicing strong opposition to the U.S. military’s summer night flight schedule, which includes helicopter exercises continuing as late as 2 a.m. from bases in Ansbach-Katterbach and Illesheim. The citizens’ initiative “Etz langt’s” criticizes the noise and environmental pollution caused by these operations, citing health concerns and comparing the situation unfavorably to the strict curfews at major German airports like Frankfurt. The group argues that such nighttime military training should take place in the U.S. or more remote areas. Despite mounting frustration, political tensions and Germany’s reliance on U.S. military protection under President Trump may complicate efforts to limit the drills. (merkur.de, July 1, 2025)

Record number of visitors on Tag der Bundeswehr (Armed Forces Day)

During a visit to the Bundeswehr’s Operational Command in Schwielowsee on Armed Forces Day, Chancellor Friedrich Merz emphasized the need for increased defense efforts in light of Russia’s war in Ukraine, warning against complacency in national security. He praised the Bundeswehr’s role in safeguarding freedom and democracy, thanked soldiers for their service, and committed to regular visits to military sites. Around 280,000 people attended, 45,000 more than the previous year.Merz also paid tribute at the Forest of Remembrance, honoring fallen soldiers. During his visit, Chancellor Merz called for greater efforts to build up defense capabilities. (Handelsblatt, June 29, 2025)

‘I don’t think there’s going to be a change,’ general says of US military presence in Europe.

The top U.S. Army commander in Europe said Wednesday that he expects troop levels to hold steady on the Continent, even as the Pentagon aims to shift more assets to the Asia-Pacific region. “I don’t think that our force posture is going to change at all,” Gen. Christopher Donahue said during a presentation at the Association of the U.S. Army in Washington. (Stars and Stripes, June 26, 2025)

Construction on B13 between Ansbach and Oberdachstetten

The B13 is expected to close starting June 23, 2025, between Oberdachstetten and Oberhessbach for about five weeks. The B13 is the main thoroughfare between Katterbach Kaserne and Storck Barracks. Traffic on B13 coming from north (Illesheim) will be diverted near Oberdachstetten via Anfelden and Colmberg back onto the B 13 at Lehrberg. Traffic from the south (Ansbach) will be diverted at Lehrberg via Colmberg and Anfelden back onto the B 13 at Oberdachstetten. Staatliches Bauamt Ansbach (State Construction Authority Ansbach)

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