Bradley Latham

Bradley is a reporter and photographer-videographer for Stars and Stripes in Wiesbaden, Germany. He has worked in military communities stateside and overseas for nearly two decades. He is a graduate of the Defense Information School and Campbell University in Buies Creek, North Carolina.

Col. David Mayfield passes the unit colors to Installation Management Command-Europe director Tommy Mize, as Mayfield relinquishes command of U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden on June 26, 2024, in Wiesbaden, Germany.

Command changes hands at US Army’s growing Wiesbaden garrison

The US Army’s garrison in Wiesbaden, which has had a major expansion over the past two years, has a new commander.

The Remonon mobile app allows users in Germany to scan purchase receipts and file claims for VAT reimbursement directly from their smartphones. Beginning July 1, 2024, Installation Management Command-Europe will add up to 120 users to the Remonon pilot program from the U.S. Army Garrison Ansbach, Rheinland-Pfalz and Stuttgart communities.

German VAT refund app’s pilot program extended to trio of US Army garrisons

A Douglas C-47 Skytrain drops candy parachutes during the Berlin Airlift 75th anniversary commemoration on June 16, 2024, in Wiesbaden, Germany. The candy drop paid tribute to "Candy Bomber" Col. Gail Halverson and "Operation Little Vittles.”

Wiesbaden celebrates 75th anniversary of Berlin Airlift

Maj. Gen. John Rafferty receives the unit colors from Gen. Darryl Williams as he takes command of the 56th Artillery Command during a ceremony on June 13, 2024, in Wiesbaden, Germany.

Rafferty takes over US Army’s top artillery command in Europe

A view of the beach from the Chamaeleon am See beach club at Pinta Beach on the Raunheimer Waldsee in Germany on May 20, 2024. The club area offers food, drink and hookah table service.

Germany’s Raunheimer Waldsee puts nice beach getaway within easy reach

You can enjoy a day at the beach without straying far from the Wiesbaden area. If you want to catch some sun and sand without having to fly to an island, Pinta Beach is an affordable waterside escape with a variety of activities just west of Frankfurt Airport.

Kaiserslautern senior Loren Martin slides into home against Stuttgart during the DODEA-Europe softball championship semifinal May 23, 2024, on Ramstein Air Base, Germany. Kaiserslautern won 5-3.

A team from KMC will be crowned champ

Kaiserslautern upends Stuttgart and will play Ramstein today for championship. Top seed Naples among four teams left in D-II/D-III tourney.

Hohenfels senior Jazlyn Campbell slides into home against Sigonella pitcher Alex Quintanilla during day one of the European champions on May 22, 2024, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. Hohenfels won the game 20-6.

Stuttgart, Ramstein perfect on first day

Panthers get bye from today’s quarterfinals, while Naples, Rota and Hohenfels don’t lose on Day 1 of small-school tournament.

Soldier’s TikTok videos prompt debate over shaving waiver impacts on careers

An Army master sergeant who says he lost a leadership role due partly to his beard and haircut has ignited online debate over both the impact of shaving waivers on careers and the extent to which service members can express themselves on social media.

Wiesbaden senior Isaiah Crockett finishes a header for a goal during a game against Vilseck on May 4, 2024, in Wiesbaden, Germany. This was one of three goals Crockett scored during the game.

Warriors looking to build momentum for tourney

Wiesbaden boys earn 7-0 shutout over Vilseck, while girls squad earns 1-0 victory in final home matches of the season.

Former U.S. Army Capt. Nicholas Brooklier poses for a photo at a recruiting substation in Killeen, Texas, before heading to Marine Corps enlisted recruit training on Jan. 31, 2024. Brooklier graduated Marine boot camp as a private first class on April 26.

Former US Army captain graduates Marine boot camp as a private first class

A former US Army captain has completed a milestone in his career transition to become an enlisted Marine.

The Remonon mobile app being tested by Installation Management Command-Europe allows users to scan purchase receipts and file claims for VAT reimbursement directly from their smartphones. The pilot program is being expanded to include 200 more testers.

Tax refund app is adding more US Army users in Germany

A pilot program set up last month to test a value-added tax form consolidation app for US personnel in Germany is about to grow in both numbers and reach.

Wiesbaden sophomore Tyler Truesdell slides while stealing third base in a game against Spangdahlem in Wiesbaden, Germany on April 20, 2024.

Warriors, Sentinels each take step in right direction

After struggling through much of the first half of the season, both teams earn a victory at the hands of the other in Saturday doubleheader.

Esso ration cardholders will need to verify if stations accept their Army and Air Force Exchange Service fuel cards before pumping due to the rebranding of 223 gas stations across Germany, AAFES said Tuesday.

Rebranded German Esso stations will take US military gas cards, but not just yet

Service members in Germany may want to have a translation app handy the next time they pay for gas at an unfamiliar Esso station.

Lakenheath senior Jovan Paucar defends the ball during a game against Wiesbaden on April 6, 2024 in Wiesbaden, Germany.

Warriors earn a win and a tie against Lancers

Wiesbaden boys shut out Lakenheath 5-0, while girls teams end match in a 1-1 draw.

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