Franconian News

“Volunteers are the heart of the community” was this year’s motto of the Volunteer Recognition Ceremony that took place at the Von Steuben Community Center May 7, 2019.

The National Day of Prayer is an annual observance held on the first Thursday in May, inviting people of all faiths to pray for the nation. The USAG Ansbach Religious Support Office hosted a luncheon for the community to gather for an hour of prayer May 2, 2019, at the Von Steuben Community Center.

Arbor Day is a reoccurring date in the garrison’s calendar; this year, about 40 children, second-graders from Ansbach Elementary School and homeschooled students, gathered at the Fire Training Center on Urlas to plant several fruit trees with the help of the Environmental Management Division.

During a Change of Command ceremony at the Von Steuben Community Center, the Headquarters, and Headquarters Company (HHC) of the United States Army Garrison Ansbach changed leadership.

USAG Ansbach kicks off its second annual Plastic-Free Week April 21 at the Urlas Shopping Center. The garrison-wide initiative centers on the reduction of plastic products used on a daily basis.

Saturday morning about 50 U.S. Army Garrison members volunteered, joining Ansbach citizens to support the city’s annual “Saub(ä)er” spring clean-up project.

Military Police Officers at the MP Station on Bismarck Kaserne had seven young guests, spending time at their location and in their detention cell last weekend.