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  • Items of interest for the USAG Ansbach community.
    (i.e., community-wide events, upcoming construction, security notes, etc.)

    Family Emergency Planning Workshop - Retirees and Spouses
    Pinwheel Planting at ACS
    • On the Army Community Service front lawn (gazebo by Katterbach Kaserne traffic circle), 5 April.
    • 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
    • The event is part of our Child Abuse Prevention Month activities, keep an eye out for more announcements!
    • BTW - Don't forget to wear blue to the planting!!
    "Wear Blue" Fridays
    • April 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th
    • Show your support for preventing child abuse and neglect!
    Volunteer Recognition Ceremony
    • At the Von Steuben Community Center on Bismarck Kaserne, 18 April.
    • 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
    • NOTE: Volunteers being recognized must RSVP by the 10th of April at: 0611-143-587-2136 or 314-587-2136.
    Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)
  • Ansbach celebrates Simon Marius
    • The mathematician, doctor, astronomer and calendar maker Simon Mayr from Gunzenhausen, who called himself Marius, was the Margrave's court mathematician and astronomer in Ansbach. He discovered the moons of Jupiter at the same time as Galileo Galilei, but only published his work after his famous colleague.
    • Different activities and events are planned throughout the year in Ansbach.
    • For more information, visit www.ansbach.de
    Rothenburg o. d. Tauber 750th anniversary celebration
    • In 2024, Rothenburg o. d. Tauber is celebrating their 750th anniversary as an Imperial City. Therefore, many event highlights are available throughout the year.
    • For more information, please visit www.Tourism Office Rothenburg.de
    Spring Fest (Volksfest) Nürnberg
    • 30 March - 14 April 2024
    • Volksfestplatz Nürnberg
    • This big Volksfest offers various attractions, fun activities and booths for the whole family.
    Spring Fest Bad Windsheim
    • 30 March - 07 April 2024
    • Festplatz, Am Schießwasen 3, Bad Windsheim
    • This big Volksfest offers various attractions, fun activities and booths for the whole family
    • Fireworks on 6 April
    Spring Fest Ansbach
    • 03 May - 09 May 2024
    • The Spring Fest offers various attractions, fun activities and booths for the whole family.
    Altstadtfest "Oldtown festival" Ansbach
    • 29 May - 02 June 2024
    • It offers various attractions, fun activities and booths for the whole family.
    "Die Kinderzeche" Dinkelsbühl
    • 12 July - 27 July 2024
    • is a fair with various attractions and booths, there are also a number of shows and parades organized with children and performed for children. The origin of the "Kinderzeche" dates back to 1475 from the Catholic choir school system.
    • For more information and purchasing tickets for the shows, visit www.Kinderzeche.de
    Ansbach Open
    • 19 July - 21 July 2024
    • "For the first time, top-class musicians will come to the Ansbach University campus to experience an unforgettable time in the midst of the fusion of culture and knowledge and to create a great festival atmosphere"
    • For more information, visit www.Reservix.de
    Altstadtfest Herrieden
    • 20 July - 21 July 2024
    • It offers various attractions, fun activities and booths for the whole family
    Wine Fest Ansbach
    • 22 August - 25 August 2024
    • More than 30 different Franconian wine will be presented and sold. Also Live-Music will be available.
    Fall Fest (Volksfest) Nürnberg
    • 23 August - 08 September 2024
    • Volksfestplatz Nürnberg
    • This big Volksfest offers various attractions, fun activities and booths for the whole family.
    Grüne Nacht "Green Night" Ansbach
    • 28 September 2024
    • "Ansbach's sights shine in green light. And a large number of buildings are open to culture lovers. The special atmosphere is created not least by "green" activities and performances by "green" characters, which turn the cozy late summer evening into a spectacle. Live music of different styles on various stages in the old town guarantees the best atmosphere."
  • Here's our Garrison Calendar

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Mission

Support and sustain Army combat capability. Ensure life, health, and safety on the installations. Support, sustain, and strengthen the Army community. Effectively and efficiently manage our resources, restructure, transform, and strengthen our workforce. | We are the Army's Home in the heart of Germany where mission, community and environment work in harmony to provide the Soldiers, Civilians and Families of Ansbach a quality of life commensurate with the quality of their service through focused mission support and sustainable base operations within a safe and secure community environment.

Leaders

  • Col. Aaron B. Dixon
    Commander
    Col. Aaron B. Dixon
  • Command Sgt. Maj. Christopher Carbone
    Garrison Command Sergeant Major
    Command Sgt. Maj. Christopher Carbone
  • Sean Lehane
    Deputy to the Garrison Commander
    Sean Lehane