Monthly Archives: October 2006

Burger wars: “Stryker” burger renamed after complaints

Gesture to welcome 2nd Cav to Grafenwohr causes stir
By Seth Robson, Stars and Stripes
European edition, Thursday, October 5, 2006
GRAFENWOHR, Germany – Earlier this year, the staff at the base bowling alley decided to rename their juicy 10-ounce hamburger as a way to welcome the newly arrived soldiers of the 2nd Cavalry (Stryker) Regiment.
Trouble is, some [...]

Soldiers getting caught in Grafenwohr’s housing crunch

By Seth Robson, Stars and Stripes
European edition, Tuesday, October 3, 2006
GRAFENWOHR, Germany – Demand for housing from incoming soldiers and civilians has forced Army officials to expand their search area.
Last month, the garrison’s housing office ditched a plan to house new arrivals within a 30-minute drive of post and is now offering troops homes as [...]