A potentially dangerous caterpillar species was recently discovered all over USAG Ansbach territory. Community members are reminded to stay away from the caterpillars and the nests, as they are considered a pest hazardous to the health of humans and animals. USAG Ansbach has hired pest control professionals to safely remove the nests.

A potentially dangerous caterpillar species was recently discovered all over USAG Ansbach territory. Community members are reminded to stay away from the caterpillars and the nests, as they are considered a pest hazardous to the health of humans and animals. USAG Ansbach has hired pest control professionals to safely remove the nests.

German and U.S. first responders conducted a 24-hour joint exercise at Oberdachstetten Training Area Thursday. The joint exercise served to strengthen the cooperation between the German and the U.S. fire departments and the BRK, and demonstrate improvements in communication since the introduction of digital radios.

“Was ist los in Franken?” details off-post community events and activities occurring throughout the Franconian region.

The Army & Air Force Exchange Service fuel card allows U.S. personnel to fill their vehicles with tax-free fuel in Germany. Some individuals make illegal transactions by selling or giving part of their rations to people who are not authorized to have a fuel card. Abuse of the fuel card can lead to hefty fines from German customs authorities and a loss of driving privileges from the U.S. side.