Herald Union | News and events for the U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden military community in Germany

Army asks Family housing residents for input

WASHINGTON — Residents of Family housing owned and leased by the Army will have a chance again to rate the quality of housing and housing services in 2019.
Classes focus on improving reading, math, GT scores

Soldiers who may want to cross train into another military occupational specialty or apply for a special program, such as warrant officer or medical training, need to ensure their general technical score is high enough to qualify.
Fair to match volunteers with opportunities

What’s your color? The American Red Cross Wiesbaden will be offering individuals insights into their personalities and helping them identify volunteer opportunities based on the Four Lenses personality assessment that uses the colors blue, green, gold and orange.
German Sailors visit garrison

Nineteen members of the Fregatte Hessen crew visited the ship’s sponsor state — Hessen.
Garrison unveils new website

U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden has a new website.

USAG Wiesbaden approved home-based businesses

Go here for the most current list of authorized HBBs.

Community notes – January, 2019

Garrison Organization Day closures, Jan. 18, 2019

Weapons banned in small downtown Wiesbaden area during nighttime hours

The city of Wiesbaden instituted a new weapon-free zone Jan. 1.

Employees recognized for length of service

Employees recognized at All-Hands

Fair to match volunteers with opportunities

Survey results shape community support

FAQ’s regarding winter weather

STI screenings not just for those with symptoms

Sexual health is just as important as physical, mental and spiritual health. It is a little known fact that 75 percent of people, both men and women, with a sexually transmitted infection do not show signs or symptoms.

Get screened for cervical cancer

DeCA accepting scholarship applications for military kids

Army asks Family housing residents for input

Classes focus on improving reading, math, GT scores

German Sailors visit garrison

Features

In the event of a closure or delayed start time due to inclement weather, announcements will be made on the garrison Facebook page, through the AtHoc messaging system and AFN 103.7.

What to do in winter weather

Generally, reporting delays or closures are made early in the morning.

A struggle to survive

Giving thanks

Sounds of the season

Students lead learning during STEMposium

Auto Skills Center named best in IMCOM

Travel & Leisure

Biggest Loser program builds fitness, resiliency

It was a day for winners during the Wiesbaden’s Biggest Loser awards ceremony at the Wiesbaden Sports, Fitness and Outdoor Recreation Center Nov. 15. That included everyone who completed the grueling 10-week program aimed at improving overall fitness, resiliency and health.