Ciao from CIAO

CIAO, the Community Integration of Aviano Organization, is here to ensure that you can focus on the exciting and fun parts of PCS’ing.

Best of Italy: Aviano

Find out which businesses near Aviano Air Base you deemed the “Best of Italy.”

Best of Italy: Sigonella

NAS Sigonella, Your votes have been tallied!

Best of Italy: Naples

Here is the list of winners voted by those stationed at NSA Naples.

Best of Italy: Vicenza

Those stationed at USAG Vicenza picked their favorites for “Best of Italy.”

Best of Germany 2025: Kaiserslautern

Winners are determined by having the highest total number of votes within the category for a single region.

Best of Germany 2025: Wiesbaden

Winners are determined by having the highest total number of votes within the category for a single region.

Best of Germany 2025: Stuttgart

Winners are determined by having the highest total number of votes within the category for a single region.

Best of Germany 2025: Bavaria

Winners are determined by having the highest total number of votes within the category for a single region.

Music in Munich

Munich is the perfect place for music lovers. Check out the Bavaria Klassic for classical music, Olympic Stadium for popular music legends, or The Munich Underground Scene for something fresh.

Vicenza MLK Prayer Breakfast

The Vicenza Community of Color is hosting a Martin Luther King Jr. Prayer Breakfast on Jan. 16 at the Golden Lion on Caserma Ederle.

Soapmaking with the USO

USO Ramstein has been fantastic about organizing crafts and activities at their monthly Coffee Connections meetups.

Con Together January 2025

Pick out your warmest cosplay and check out one of these events.

Hot-air Balloon Festival: Tegernsee Valley, Bavaria

Visit Tegernsee Valley in Bavaria for a hot-air balloon festival to welcome Spring.

Embracing tradition and community with the Baumholder Cub Scouts

The Cub Scouts’ involvement in the Veterans Day event was part of a larger tradition of service and community engagement that has become a hallmark of their activities.

Baumholder Girl Scouts rebuilding and growing stronger

The Baumholder Girl Scouts are always looking for more girls and adult volunteers to join us on our journey to make the world a better place—one Girl Scout at a time!

German Christmas Market Directory 2024 

Here is a directory for our favorite German Christmas markets for the 2024-2025 season.

Andrews Federal Credit Union honored at USAG Wiesbaden

Andrews Federal Credit Union, the board and leadership received recognition as a Diamond Premier Sponsor during their visit this fall.

Strolling on the Holy Island

The Holy Island features several restaurants, pubs, cafes, the famous Priory and a castle. 

Buddy the Elf brings Christmas cheer at Tower Barracks

“Elf: The Musical” creates a wacky, festive atmosphere perfect for the Christmas season.