Memmingen Marks 50 Years of City Partnership with Glendale, Arizona

Memmingen celebrated the 50th anniversary of its sister‑city relationship with Glendale, Arizona, with a ceremony at the town hall. Mayor Jan Rothenbacher and Glendale Mayor Jerry P. Weiers signed a commemorative document, exchanged gifts, and highlighted the partnership’s roots in post‑World‑War II exchanges linked to the former NATO air base where Starfighter pilots trained. The event was attended by local officials, members of the German‑American Society, and the partnership’s coordinators. The renewed commitment underscores decades of cultural and educational exchanges between the two municipalities.