News:

New traffic circle, parking garage to open on Wiesbaden Army Airfield

WIESBADEN, Germany - Drivers on Wiesbaden Army Airfield are finding some rerouting and changed parking options with the construction of a new traffic circle near Wiesbaden Arts and Crafts, just inside the South Gate, on Wiesbaden Army Airfield.

Two V Corps Soldiers recognized with Vollrath awards

WIESBADEN, Germany - V Corps leaders have recognized two outstanding Soldiers for having gone above and beyond the call of duty to make the organization’s move from Heidelberg to Wiesbaden Army Airfield a success.

U.S. and German law enforcers work, train together

WIESBADEN, Germany - The garrison emergency services personnel took an opportunity to strengthen relations with German counterparts at the start of the new year.

Winter driving: Slow down for safety's sake

WIESBADEN, Germany - Driving in winter weather — snow, ice, wet and cold — creates a great challenge for vehicles and drivers. What makes the difference between an ordinary driver and a good one? An ordinary driver reacts to the road situations. A good driver anticipates crises and avoids them.

Baumholder students help Afghan children smile

BAUMHOLDER, Germany - A good will initiative on behalf of children, parents and teachers from the city of Baumholder’s Grundschule put smiles on the faces of many children in the faraway Children’s Support Center at Mazar-e Sharif, Afghanistan.

The center received a shipment of toys and clothing donated by children attending Baumholder’s German elementary school.

Features:

Leaders celebrate German-American relations

WIESBADEN, Germany - Members of the Wiesbaden military community and host nation guests celebrated the new year and German-American relations during a reception hosted by the commanders of 5th Signal Command and U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Jan. 22 at the Community Activity Center.

Scouts test their skills during Wiesbaden's Klondike Derby

WIESBADEN, Germany - There was not enough room for Boy Scout Troop 107 of Wiesbaden in this year’s Klondike Derby in Kandersteg, Switzerland, but they did not give up. In true Scout fashion, they created their own Klondike Derby.

Popular class shows way to financial peace

WIESBADEN, Germany - Had a few more people showed up to the first night of this year’s Financial Peace University, it would have been standing-room only.

Soaring to Eagle heights: Wiesbaden youth earns Boy Scouts' highest rank

WIESBADEN, Germany - Ben Barnhart was in good company when he became an Eagle Scout at a Boy Scout Court of Honor ceremony Jan. 17.

Not only were there 21 other Eagle Scouts in attendance at the Hainerberg Chapel, but among them was his father, Lt. Col. Vincent Barnhart, a Boy Scout leader and medical director of the Wiesbaden Health Clinic.

Entertainment:

Theater talk: Prize-winning community theater offers variety, entertainment for Wiesbaden theatergoers

WIESBADEN, Germany - Wiesbaden’s award-winning Amelia Earhart Playhouse invites community members to “laugh and cry” at its newest productions “I Hate Hamlet” and “Songs for a New World.”

Germany's crazy Fasching season is here

BAUMHOLDER, Germany - The big Fasching bash is just around the corner. The week before Ash Wednesday is when  carnival balls are held, “royals” preside at numerous events, parades fill the streets and Fasching meetings are conducted throughout Germany. This year’s Fasching week is Feb. 16-22.

Sports:

Grappling in Wiesbaden with Team-Choco

WIESBADEN, Germany - Anyone familiar with the Portuguese language and Brazilian jiu-jitsu would know why coach Vincent Carlucci chose the name for his team.

He calls it “Team-Choco,” and it couldn’t be any more appropriate.