US Army Europe Press Release
U.S. Army Europe has announced fiscal year 2009 force structure changes. Click the headline to view the full official press release.
On this edition of the AFN Europe Report: 173rd Airborne troopers coming back from deployment to Vicenza, Italy, are returning to higher living standards. Plus, the Wiesbaden Military Community is making sure DUIs and training accidents are a thing of the past. Also, AFN's Michelle Michael takes us on a scenic cruise through the Bavarian Alps on a rumbling Harley. These stories and more on the AFN Europe Report.
Story by Robert Sekula
Some bases in Europe are closing. However, a select few are getting some major upgrades. One of the larger bases in Italy is seeing a lot of work being done...all geared towards improving the quality of life for Soldiers and families...and just in time for troops returning from deployment. Robert Sekula has the story.
Story by PFC Marlon Styles
Whether you're a "wing man" or "battle buddy," the close relationship many service members develop on the battlefield is also needed back at home. PFC Marlon Styles shows us some Soldiers in the Wiesbaden, Germany military community, making sure they know how to watch each other's back.
Story by A1C Joely Santiago
Service members and their families in the Kaiserslautern Military Community are taking back the night, so to speak. They're working with the military police to keep crime off the streets and out of their neighborhoods. A1C Joely Santiago has more.
Story by Michelle Michael
The usually quiet Alps region in Southern Germany was anything but this weekend. Over 175 bikes rumbled through the winding roads in Germany and Austria. It was all part of the Edelweiss Lodge and Resort's "Gear Up and Ride the Alps" tour. AFN's Michelle Michael went "hog wild" on the back of a Harley to get this story.
Story by Petty Officer Cynthia Griggs
The kids in this story are "hitting the streets" and cruising on two wheels. They're also making sure they stay injury-free in the process. Petty Officer Cynthia Griggs has this story from Rota, Spain.
Story by A1C Trey Cooper
What do desert islands, pirates and singing lizards have to do with the kids in Incirlik, Turkey? A1C Trey Cooper takes a look at an event that transformed children into classic literary characters.
Story by Petty Officer Jon Twining
This farm doesn't come with the typical tractor you may be used to. Petty Officer Jon Twining shows us how the children in this story get the feel of a Spanish Farm.