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Katterbach Chapel completes renovations dating back to 2012

A ribbon cutting and rededication ceremony took place Oct. 1 to celebrate the completion of the renovations to the Katterbach Chapel at the U.S. Army Garrison (USAG) Ansbach.

October 7, 2021 ×

Fire Prevention Week: Learn the sounds of fire safety

The USAG Ansbach FES is hosting a series of events in support of this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety.”

September 27, 2021 ×

E-scooters in Germany – do’s and don’ts

E-Scooters were finally authorized for use on German roads. Important rules apply for riding an e-scooter on German roads.

July 15, 2021 ×

Ohio firefighter trains with German firefighters in Ansbach

A U.S. volunteer fire chief from a small town in Ohio, took the opportunity to train with his German counter parts at the IMCOM-E Fire Fighting Training Center while deployed with his National Guard unit to Ansbach

July 13, 2021 ×

USAG Ansbach fire fighters shuttle almost three quarters of a million liters of water to major fire off post

The collaboration between the U.S. Army and the host nation fire departments in Franconia has a long tradition. During the night of April 28, host nation authorities called upon the USAG Ansbach fire department when a major fire broke out in a recycling plant in the city of Rothenburg o. d. Tauber.

May 6, 2021 ×

Wildlife accidents and the consequences

Wildlife crosses roads mostly in the evening and early morning hours, often close to stretches of forests and fields. They do not understand the speed of a vehicle and will not wait for a car to pass before they try to cross the road.

November 30, 2020 ×
CID encourages vigilance to prevent COVID-19 cyber scams

CID encourages vigilance to prevent COVID-19 cyber scams

The COVID-19 Pandemic presents cybercriminals with a way to combine both into a dangerous one-two punch. The U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command warns the Army community that some phishing campaigns prey on would-be victims’ fear, while others capitalize on the opportunity created by hot topics in the news cycle.

March 17, 2020 ×
People are more important than things – Chaplain’s Corner, February 2020

People are more important than things – Chaplain’s Corner, February 2020

by Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Sean Phillips, USAG Ansbach Religious Support…

February 28, 2020 ×
Inclement weather, safety procedures for USAG Ansbach

Inclement weather, safety procedures for USAG Ansbach

Inclement weather phenomena like snow, ice, rain and fog are part of the fall and winter season in Southern Germany. Making sure community members are safe to navigate roads and walkways is a main concern for USAG Ansbach.

October 2, 2019 ×

September is National Preparedness Month

September is National Preparedness Month

September 5, 2019 ×