Community Highlights Special programs, updates, community campaigns, classes and more
Operation Employment Career Fair 2012 19 July: Career opportunities for all transitioning Service Members, their spouses and Veterans at the Rose Barracks Bldg 134, from 10 - 3. Come talk with DoD, other Federal Agencies and private sector recruiters about future opportunities in civilian career fields. For more info contact: Ben Petersdorff at 09662-83-2055, email or Ron Riley at 703-696-6239 or email.
Join us at our Community Huddle Thursday, 26 July: The Community Huddle is a monthly meeting for all community members to find out the latest info on programs, events, construction updates, and other important issues. Hosted by Col. James Saenz, USAG Grafenwoehr commander, the Community Huddle will be held 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Multi-purpose room, Rose Barracks Bldg. 134. Garrison directors and subject matter experts will brief topics and answer questions. Or join in the conversation on facebook at http://www.facebook.com/?sk=welcome#!/pages/US-Army-Grafenwoehr-CommunityHuddle/162067230517715.
TRICARE SCAM ALERT Service members are advised to be on the lookout for checks being mailed to individuals with the official TRICARE logo and directions from American Mega Lottery Payment to activate and cash-in and attempt to obtain personal and financial information. TRICARE is aware of the scam. All Service members are highly encouraged to: -Destroy the fraudulent check -Do not call the claims agent on the notice to activate the check -Do not deposit the fraudulent check into a bank account Do not complete the form, sign it or mail it back to American Mega Lottery More information can be found here: http://www.tricare.mil/fraud/News/Document/Lottery%20Sweepstakes%20Scam.pdf
The Public Affairs Office has a new email address And it’s a doozie! For all newsletter submissions and general PAO questions, please send an email to: usarmy.grafenwoehr.imcom.mbx.usag-grafenwoehr-pao@mail.mil. We can also be reached at DSN 475-1600 or CIV 09641-83-1600.
Summer Travel Information Passport control Traveling to another country? Remember, a passport is required when you cross any national border. Are you in Europe on orders? U.S. citizens are required to carry a passport when crossing any national border. Military assignment orders are not a substitute for a passport when crossing European country borders. You must carry your passport. It is required to carry a passport when crossing national borders. No other ID or official paperwork substitutes for a passport. Some European Schengen zone countries allow EU citizens to cross borders without passports. The agreement does not include U.S. citizens. Don’t forget your passport -- police in some European countries can pull vehicles over without suspicion of wrongdoing to check for them. Know the potential risks of crossing European country borders without a passport –detainment, search and illegal border crossing charges. Empty border posts at European national borders? U.S. citizens are still required to carry a passport when crossing.
What you need to know about Foreign Travel The time is upon us to get out and explore, but did you know that if you are Military or a DoD employee there are limits to where you can go? Have you ever wanted to go see the pyramids of Egypt – sorry, it’s not authorized for all military and DoD civilian personnel right now. Maybe you want to golf in Dubai – you may be able to do it, but you’re going to have to complete some additional paperwork and be approved by an O-6 before you can go! Before making your travel plans, if