From left, Tobias Reiß, vice president of the Bavarian parliament; Brig. Gen. Terry Tillis, commanding general of the 7th Army Training Command; Dr. Florian Herrmann, Bavarian State Minister; Col. Stephen C. Flanagan, U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria commander; and Edgar Knobloch, Grafenwoehr mayor; and other distinguished guests pose for a photo prior to the ribbon cutting ceremony to kick off the first day of the 64th Annual German-American Volksfest at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, August 1, 2025. The U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria-hosted German-American Volksfest was held from Aug. 1-3, 2025, at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany. Thousands of guests from areas both near and far attended the event, where they enjoyed a variety of activities such as carnival games, rides, retail booths, live music, and beer halls. Countless food and beverage vendors lined the festival grounds, offering a large variety of American and German culinary favorites. Equipment displays from the U.S. Army, Bundeswehr were open for guests to explore, strengthening ties between the military, civilian, and local communities. The USAG Bavaria annual Volksfest is the largest event of its type in Germany, drawing crowds from all over the country to celebrate the partnership and friendship between both nations. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Taylor Kammen)
Date Taken: | 08.01.2025 |
Date Posted: | 08.05.2025 11:00 |
Photo ID: | 9238535 |
VIRIN: | 250801-A-OI040-1008 |
Resolution: | 6822x4627 |
Size: | 2.03 MB |
Location: | GRAFENWOEHR, BAYERN, DE |
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