By Seth Robson, Stars and Stripes
GRAFENWOHR, Germany - Facilities here impressed an advance party from the 2nd Cavalry (Stryker) Regiment, which is due to move to nearby Vilseck from Fort Lewis, Wash., this summer.
Grafenwohr Garrison officials, who also oversee Vilseck, are hard at work preparing for the regiment, also known as the Stryker Brigade Combat Team, which includes more than 3,500 soldiers and thousands of family members.
I Corps and Fort Lewis public affairs chief of external communication Joseph Piek said the 26-person advance party visited Grafenwohr and Vilseck for four days last month to touch base with various offices and agencies.
“The goal was to help ensure minimal stress and turbulence during the transition for the Soldiers and families of the brigade once they begin arriving in Germany this summer”, he said. The team was happy with what it found at Vilseck and within U.S. Army Europe, he said.
“We appreciate the open arms approach that all of USAREUR are taking in the preparation of Vilseck for our arrival and ensuring all of our soldiers and families are taken care of”, he said.
The facilities at Vilseck were “top notch”, Piek said. “With the construction that is currently ongoing, the future of the SBCT looks bright.”
