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U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria's Better in Bavaria podcast, where we share stories and highlight the people behind them - the Soldiers and Army civilians who support our readiness mission all while making our community a great place to work, live and raise a family.  - Hosted by Linda A. Read and Andreas Kreuzer - Produced by Kayla Overton, Natalie Simmel, and Ella Händel

U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria


    • Feb 28, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 32m AVG DURATION
    • 13 EPISODES


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    Better in Bavaria: Fasching with Franz

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2025 32:31


    In this episode Deputy to the Garrison Commander Mr. Dwayne Key learns about Fasching from Public Affairs Officer Franz Zeilmann.Tune in to find out all about Fasching traditions and why it's also called the fifth season.- Hosted by Kayla Overton, Dwayne Key and Andreas Kreuzer- Produced by Andreas Kreuzer, Natalie Simmel and Ella Händel

    Better in Bavaria: Christmas markets and holiday traditions with Franz Zeilmann

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2024 34:40


    In this episode, U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria's Community Relations Officer Franz Zeilmann, talks about German Christmas markets and holiday traditions. - Hosted by Linda A. Read and Andreas Kreuzer - Produced by Kayla Overton, Natalie Simmel and Ella Händel

    Better in Bavaria: "Enter to learn and depart to lead" - A talk with the Commandant of the NCO Academy

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2024 38:08


    In this episode, Errol H. Brooks, 36th Commandant of the 7th Army Noncommissioned Officer Academy, tells us all about the NCO Academy, the Patton's desk and his home country Jamaica. He also gives an insight into his career and why he joined the Army. - Hosted by Linda A. Read and Andreas Kreuzer - Produced by Kayla Overton, Natalie Simmel and Ella Händel

    Better in Bavaria: Cyber Awareness with IT Director Collin Guy

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2024 20:55


    In this episode Collin Guy, Director of Integrated Technology, has advice on how to protect yourself from phishing, how to implement strong passwords and how to improve security online. - Hosted by Linda A. Read and Andreas Kreuzer - Produced by Kayla Overton, Natalie Simmel and Ella Händel

    Shopping tips with Public Affairs Specialist Susanne Bartsch

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2024 37:30


    In this episode, Public Affairs Specialist Susanne Bartsch shares some tips and tricks about shopping in Germany. She talks about some interesting differences between German and American shopping experiences. - Hosted by Linda A. Read and Andreas Kreuzer- Produced by Kayla Overton, Natalie Simmel, and Ella Händel

    Better in Bavaria: Learn all about the USO with Carly Harris

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2024 30:51


    In this episode we talk about the United Service Organizations, its importance to servicemembers, its history, and volunteer opportunities from long-time USO employee, Carly Harris. Carly has worked for the USO for 43 years before retiring in 2024.

    Better in Bavaria: Talking Transatlantic Partnerships with Consul General Timothy Liston (Part 2 of 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2024 30:37


    Part two of our first remote podcast! In this episode head to Munich to visit the U.S. Consulate where we meet with Consul General Timothy Liston. We talk about transatlantic partnerships, “Cheesesteak Diplomacy,” telling America's story abroad, and even Bruce Springsteen!- Hosted by Linda A. Read and Andreas Kreuzer- Produced by Kayla Overton, Natalie Simmel, and Ella Händel

    Better in Bavaria: Talking Transatlantic Partnerships with Consul General Timothy Liston (Part 1 of 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2024 37:23


    Our first remote! In this episode we head to Munich to visit the U.S. Consulate to meet with Consul General Timothy Liston. We talk about transatlantic partnerships and his appreciation for Soldiers being diplomats on the ground here in Germany. Stay tuned to the end where Consul General Liston talks about surfing in Munich! Yes, surfing in Munich! - Hosted by Linda A. Read and Andreas Kreuzer- Produced by Kayla Overton, Natalie Simmel, and Ella Händel

    Better in Bavaria: Human Resources chat with Robert Reed

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2024 37:59


    Former U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria director of Human Resources Robert Reed talks about applying for jobs, provides important information on the hiring process and the importance of volunteering and the benefits of ICE comments.

    Better in Bavaria: Insight into leadership with the former Deputy Commander Michael Daniels

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2024 45:37


    In this episode former Deputy to the Garrison Commander Michael Daniels talks about his insights on leadership and his experiences on his journey to become Deputy Commander.

    Better in Bavaria: "Everything is going to be okay; the Army is coming!" -CSM Acevedo's Grandfather

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2023 24:46


    The United States Army Garrison Bavaria's Command Sgt. Maj. Hermes Acevedo, recounts growing up in Puerto Rico, his family's first experiences with the Army after a massive flood, and his challenge to all our listeners: take the time to meet someone new today.

    Better in Bavaria: From G.I. Joe to Garrison Commander

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2023 35:39


    U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria's Better in Bavaria podcast. In this episode Col. Kevin Poole, talks about why he became a Soldier and being a garrison commander.- Hosted by Linda A. Read and Andreas Kreuzer- Produced by Kayla Overton, Natalie Simmel, and Milena Felkl

    Better in Bavaria: Top 10 things to know about dining in Germany

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2023 14:01


    U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria's Better in Bavaria podcast. In this episode Franz Zeilmann shares his top 10 things to know about dining in Germany. - Hosted by Linda A. Read and Andreas Kreuzer- Produced by Kayla Overton and Natalie Simmel

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