Ansbach Weekly

• Help Wanted - Ansbach Middle High School hosts track meets at the school April 19 and April 26. They need volunteers to help. No experience required. Use the sign-up sheets to volunteer here or to contribute food and donations here.
• Army to sunset milSuite platform - The milSuite platform — the cloud-based collection of tools for DOD personnel to share information — will be decommissioned April 30, 2025. On this date, all milSuite products will sunset, including milBook, milUniversity, milSurvey, milTube and milWiki. More…
• U.S. Army and Ansbach: 250 Years of Service, 80 Years of Shared History - To honor this meaningful year, U.S. Army Garrison Ansbach and the city of Ansbach each host a series of events commemorating a complex and often painful history. More…
• 2025 Tenant Satisfaction Survey ends May 1 - Take the survey if you live in Army privatized, government-owned, and government-leased family and permanent party unaccompanied housing. More…
• MILITARY STAR® cardmembers must activate new cards by May 1 - Cardmembers in the Exchange Credit Program should activate their new cards as soon possible (https://flic.kr/p/2qSWEUo). All “old” Statue of Liberty cards will be deactivated May 1. More…
• Address change: CMR to PSC - From now on, ensure your address is labeled as PSC and not CMR. More…
• Weapons ban in effect around Nuremberg Central Train Station - To enhance public safety, the city of Nuremberg has implemented a weapons ban around its central train station and adjacent areas, until December 31, 2028. The ban covers the main train station, Königstorpassage, and surrounding areas. It prohibits items like firearms, small knives, and other dangerous tools. PDF Map…
• Demonstration in Ansbach April 19 - USAG Ansbach has been made aware of a planned demonstration in downtown Ansbach (Martin-Luther-Platz) Saturday, April 19, 2-4 p.m. Approximately 100-200 participants are expected to attend under the motto, “Education instead of bombs!” It is strongly urged that DOD personnel and affected families avoid these areas.
• Download the USAG Ansbach My Army Post app - USAG Ansbach has its own app. The U.S. Army’s My Army Post app is available for download now. More…
• CID seeks your help - The Department of the Army Criminal Investigation Division is offering a reward up to $15,000 for credible information leading to the arrest and conviction for those responsible for the disappearance or death of Tina, Dale Jr., and Stephon Grogan. More…
• Ansbach JROTC supports veterans through K9s for Warriors - For this year’s service learning project, DODEA Ansbach Middle High School JROTC cadets raised funds for K9s for Warriors, a nonprofit organization that provides service dogs to veterans with PTSD and other post-war conditions. More…
• 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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• April 23-24: Host Nation Orientation. More…
• April 24: Pub Night at the Von Steuben, 5-9 p.m. More…
• April 25: Historical Film: “And now show that you are one people!” Bismarck Movie Theater, Q&A with film producer, 1-3 p.m. More…
• April 26: Month of the Military Child Family Fun Fest. More…
• May 5: USAREUR-AF Band “80 Years of German-American Friendship” Concert at Onoldiasaal Conference Center Ansbach, 7 p.m. More…
• May 8: Pub Night at the Von Steuben, 5-9 p.m. More…
• May 9: Shopping on the Economy. More…
• May 10: MWR Excess Property Sale. More…
• May 13: Mother’s Day 5K Run at Katterbach Fitness Center. More…
• May 15: Ansbach Hospital Maternity Tour with ACS. More…

• April 19-May 4: Nürnberg’s Spring Fest | Fair grounds, Dutzendteich, Nürnberg. Second largest fair in Bavaria with food, beverages, games, entertainment programs and rides. More..
• May 1-4: Ansbach Food Truck Festival at the Reitbahn in downtown Ansbach. More...
• May 5: U.S. Army Europe-Africa Big Band celebrate 80 Years of German-American Partnerships. Reserve tickets here.
• May 9-12: 6th Lichtenau Knight Tournament. Knight tournaments, lively camp life, crafts, musicians, juggling, and a children's program in and around the Renaissance Lichtenau Fortress. More…
• May 23-June 1: Ansbach's Spring Fest | Gustav-Weißkopf-Straße, 91522 Ansbach. Big fair with food, beverages, games, entertainment programs and rides. More...
• June 6-9: Rothenburg’s historic Master Draught Festival, which will take place throughout the old town. The main venues are the festival meadow and the imperial hall. Rothenburg streets will transform back to the medieval times, with campfires and Soldiers parading the streets. More…
• June 18-20: Tauberzell Wine Fest with Live Music | Hirtenscheune, 91587 Adelshofen. More…
• June 18-22: Ansbach Altstadtfest. More...
• June 28-July 6: 75th Ansbach Rococo Festival | whole Ansbach downtown area. This festival showcases the famous "Wild Margrave" Carl Wilhelm Friedrich lifestyle, with art exhibitions, masked festivals, readings, concerts, baroque casino evening, and much more..

US General Cavoli receives Federal Cross of Merit

The commander-in-chief of US troops in Europe, Christopher Cavoli, is to be awarded the Federal Cross of Merit. (Der Spiegel, April 16)

Ansbach University of Applied Sciences opens new classes, labs

At 5,000 square meters, the new university rooms in the Brücken-Center represent the largest campus expansion in the history of Ansbach University of Applied Sciences. (Fraenkische Landeszeitung, April 12)

USAREUR-AF Big Band Concert in Ansbach May 5

To honor this special year, the U.S. Army and the City of Ansbach invite you to a festive big band concert with the renowned U.S. Army Europe-Africa Band. Tickets for this event are available online via the Reservix website: https://www.reservix.de/ansbach/venue/onoldiasaal/v8808 or at the Tourist Office of the City of Ansbach, Johann-Sebastian-Bach-Platz 1, 91522 Ansbach. (fraenkischer.de, April 8, 2025)

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