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 is newspaper is an authorized publication for mem- bers of the Department of Defense. Contents of  e Citizen are not necessarily the o cial views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, the Department Welcome to Stuttgart of Defense or the Department of the Army. All edito- rial content in this publication is edited and approved for public release by the Army Garrison Stuttgart Public A airs O ce. Advertisements and I’m very thrilled to be welcom- topic you might want to know about private organizations noted in this publication are not ing each and every newcomer to the during your PCS. Most of the articles part of Department of Defense. Stuttgart military community. Having will also refer you to online content just arrived here myself about 5 where you can get more detailed in- months ago, I found the 2014 Welcome formation, forms that you may need to Stuttgart edition of the Citizen to to ll out, further articles and bro- be an amazing resource during my chures you can print out, and a wealth Permanent Change of Station (PCS). of other available online resources. As we head into the 2015 PCS season While no single edition of the we’ve updated this annual Welcome Stuttgart Citizen, no matter how spe- to Stuttgart Citizen, which I hope you cial, can address all of the details you will nd to be as indispensable as I may need to know to e ect a smooth found the previous year’s edition. PCS, this guide covers the basic Stuttgart is a great place to work ground. It should make a good jump- and live! With a vibrant joint mili- ing o point for more resources you Garrison Stuttgart www.stuttgart.army.mil tary community of about 22,000 U.S. Col. Glenn K. Dickenson can use during your PCS and even www.facebook.com/USAGarrisonStuttgart personnel, Stuttgart is the home of Commander, USAG Stuttgart a er you’ve gotten settled in. With Col. Glenn K. Dickenson multiple critical tactical, operational the help of this guide and an e ec- U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart Commander and strategic-level Department of smoothly transition into what I sin- tive sponsor, you should be able to R. Slade Walters Director of Public A airs Defense organizations. U.S. European cerely hope will be one of your favor- minimize the challenges of your PCS

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Mailing Address: AdvantiPro GmbH Europaallee 3 67657 Kaiserslautern The “Altes Schloss” or Old Castle, is one of many historic sites scattered throughout the Stuttgart metropolitan area, making this city a popular travel destination. — Photo by Carola Meusel, USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs Offi ce The Citizen, May 14, 2015 Welcome to Stuttgart Page 3

There are five installations in the Stuttgart military community: Panzer Kaserne in Böblingen; in Stuttgart-Vaihingen; in Stuttgart-Möhringen; in Stuttgart Bad-Cannstatt and Stuttgart Army Airfield in . Housing, work centers and services can be found throughout four of these installations, with just a few work centers at SAAF. The Stuttgart military community By Greg Jones percent of the unaccompanied housing. outbound personnel, and a child devel- of Stuttgart, and more than five million USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs Office Panzer is also home of the Böblingen opment center. in the greater Stuttgart area, Stuttgart Elementary/Middle School. The future Robinson Barracks, located in is the fourth largest metropolitan area The Stuttgart military community is high school (currently under construc- Stuttgart- is primar- in Germany, and the regional capital composed of five installations through- tion) is directly across Panzerstrasse/ ily a residential installation. It is of Baden-Württemberg. There are six out the greater Stuttgart metropolitan Route K1057 from Panzer Kaserne and also the home of American Forces counties in the Stuttgart metropoli- area and comprises a U.S. population of is expected to be completed in time for Network Stuttgart, and features a large tan area; Böblingen in the southwest, about 22,000 service members, civilians the start of the 2015-2016 school year. commissary. and Rems-Murr-Kreis and families representing all four mili- Patch Barracks is located in Finally, Stuttgart Army Airfield in the north, Göppingen in the south- tary services and other federal agencies. Stuttgart-Vaihingen and is home to the in Filderstadt is the home of the avia- east and directly south of the The Stuttgart metropolitan area, with a U.S. European Command. Patch and tion arms of each respective Combatant main city of Stuttgart, which is itself a population of about 5 million people, Robinson Barracks are the two main Commands as well as the primary county divided into smaller districts is a thriving major German population residential installations in Stuttgart with platform for military cargo. While no within the city. center with a wide variety of industry approximately 60 percent of the family services are provided from this installa- Stuttgart is centrally located in and tourism. housing and 50 percent of the unac- tion, it is etched in history as one of the Germany with several major European Panzer Kaserne, located in companied housing. Patch is also the main locations for aircraft used during capitals within a day’s drive. The auto- Böblingen is home to the U.S. Army home of Stuttgart’s current American the Berlin airlift. bahn A-5, about 40 minutes west of Garrison Stuttgart and most in-pro- high school and Patch Elementary Stuttgart, runs from Basil, Switzerland, cessing and out-processing needs as School. Stuttgart and the in the south, to north of Frankfurt where well as a number of customer service Kelley Barracks is located in surrounding area it connects with the A-7 which goes all locations. For a full listing of services Stuttgart-Möhringen and is home Stuttgart is in the state of Baden- the way north to Denmark. The A-6, and locations see page 24. Of the over to U.S. Africa Command. Facilities Württemberg in the southern part roughly a half hour north of Stuttgart, 1,300 housing units in Stuttgart, Panzer on Kelley Barracks include a gym, of Germany. There are 13 states in is one of the main east-west highways Kaserne and Kelley Barracks com- the Kelley Theatre, the Staff Judge Germany and three cities that carry the and goes from the French border in the bined hold approximately 40 percent Advocate, a commissary, the Kelley same status as states. With a population west, straight across Germany to the of the family housing units, and 50 Club, Kelley Hotel for inbound and of more than a half-million in the city Czech Republic in the east. Page 4 Welcome to Stuttgart The Citizen, May 14, 2015 Germany: five seasons of fun! USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs Office what’s happening in Stuttgart. hours, €38 for 48 hours, and €45 engaging in a cultural exchange. The As a travel destination, Stuttgart for 72 hours. The card can be pur- center offers lectures, concerts, mov- From museums to castles to nu- normally bustles with activity. Those chased at i-Punkt Tourist Information ie showings, exhibitions, workshops merous fests and markets, nearly each new to the Stuttgart area can take advan- (Königstrasse 1a, 70173 Stuttgart), at and discussions in either German or and every weekend there is something tage of several offers to help them get ac- the , Terminal 3, third English, or both. new to do in Stuttgart or within a short quainted with this historic city and ma- floor, or online at www.stuttgart-tourist. The DAZ also boasts a library drive from Stuttgart. jor metropolitan area. The “StuttCard” de/stuttcard. stocked with English language books Over the next few pages, we will is a combination transit pass and ac- For more information, call civ. ranging from history to fantasy, as well explore the “five seasons” in Germany tivities discount card. The card is avail- 0711-2228-100. as magazines, newspapers and movies. (spring through winter, and a special able as a 24, 48, or 72-hour ticket valid Newcomers might also want to The Deutsch-Amerikanisches Zent- fifth season) and a number of events throughout the entire “Verkehrs-und stop by the Deutsch-Amerikanisches rum is located at Charlottenplatz 17 offered in and around Stuttgart. These Tarifverbund” public transportation Zentrum/James-F.-Byrnes Institute, or (courtyard, entrance 3), 70173 Stuttgart. are by no means all inclusive and there system, and includes free admission to German American Center, in down- The DAZ is open Tuesday to Friday are a number of online resources re- almost all museums and leisure facili- town Stuttgart. from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2-5 p.m. ferred to in these articles. Explore ties, as well as select discounts. The DAZ’s mission is to foster For more information, visit www. those throughout the year to find out The StuttCard costs €23 for 24 German-American relationships by daz.org, or call civ. 0711-22-8180. Celebrate arrival of spring, Easter in Germany

Story & photo by Carola Meusel and willow branches, in a large floor USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs Office vase and decorate the branches with hand-painted eggs. During Easter, or as Germans say The tradition of artfully painting “Ostern,” Christianity celebrates the eggs dates back to the ancient world. resurrection of Jesus Christ. Inspirations came from Greece, Italy, The festivities traditionally start Russia and Armenia. During the 13th with Good Friday, one of the most century, the first painted Easter egg highly observed Christian holidays was mentioned in an official docu- where people commemorate Jesus’ ment in Germany, where it also be- crucifixion. Good Friday also marks came a symbol for fertility. the last day of the holy week and the The colors of the eggs have spe- end of the 40-day fasting period that cific meanings. For example, red started on Ash Wednesday. symbolizes Jesus’ sacrifice, yellow is In Germany, Easter is celebrated enlightenment and wisdom, green for four days: Good Friday; Easter means youth and innocence, and or- Saturday, when Jesus was entombed; ange stands for strength, resiliency Easter Sunday, when Jesus rose from and ambition. the dead; and Easter Monday, a Painted eggs are also used German federal holiday. throughout Germany to add grace Some believe the word “Easter” to “Easter fountains,” a tradition that refers to the direction of sunrise. originated in Franconia. Reflecting on the Christian tradition, To this day, fountains in smaller the rising sun is a symbol for the res- towns and villages are decorated with urrection and the homecoming of eggs, multicolored ribbons, wreaths, Jesus Christ. tulips and daffodils. Easter also marks the beginning Other decorations include Easter of spring, a season that cherishes re- nests that are made out of branches birth, renewal and growth. and moss and are typically filled with Germans like to ring in spring by eggs, wooden bunnies or chickens. filling their homes with fresh flowers A simple way to craft an Easter and other Easter decorations. nest is to take fresh and soft birch tree In spring, people typically pre- branches without leaves and form a fer colorful flowers such as tulips, ring. Then place moss in the center daffodils and buttercups. With the and decorate with painted eggs, bun- first sunrays and warmer days, most nies, or bulbous plants. Germans spring clean their homes In Germany, Easter Sunday is tra- and feel like decorating with fresh ditionally celebrated with close fam- Traditional painted Easter eggs hang in a shop display. — Photo by Carola Meusel flowers and plants. ily. Often, the festive day starts with Other typical Easter decorations an Easter brunch and is followed by smaller presents and candy. sesame seeds during breakfast or af- include painted eggs, hens, rabbits an Easter egg and nest hunt in the Another tradition during Easter ternoon tea. and chickens, as well as wreaths and garden or out in the woods. Sunday is to serve baked goods such Whether you’re German or Ameri- nests, for decorating a home’s front Much like in the U.S., many as a sweet cake shaped in the form can, Easter is a time for families and door or dining table. European children search for their of a lamb (a symbol for the resurrec- friends to celebrate traditions, regional People also like to arrange bloom- Easter nests, which are filled with tion), shortbread cookies, and Easter customs, values and the arrival of ing branches, along with birch tree chocolate eggs and bunnies or other bread and rings with almonds or spring and its new beginnings. The Citizen, May 14, 2015 Page 5 MILITARY SALES

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Here, visi- tors can find rustic booths offer- ing “Schweinshaxe” (hambone) or a “Jause,” a snack consisting of bread, cold cuts, radishes and cottage cheese. This type of snack is normally served in huts throughout Bavaria and Austria, while people take breaks dur- ing hiking trips. Since the Frühlingsfest is a family- oriented event, special family days are also offered on Wednesdays. Families The annual Stuttgarter Frühlingsfest, or spring festival, typically runs from mid April through the second week of May at the Cannstatter Wasen fest grounds in Bad are invited to enjoy a day at the fest Cannstatt. The festival offers various rides such as wild water rafting, bumper cars, carousels, haunted houses, a Ferris wheel and roller coaster, as well as pony rides with special offers and discounted and merry-go-rounds for children. – © Stuttgart-Marketing GmbH prices. By Carola Meusel spring fests in Europe, offers various Greek cuisine, along with festival For a quiet shopping experience USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs Office rides such as wild water rafting, bum- goodies such as cotton candy and at the Frühlingsfest, patrons can stroll per cars, carousels, haunted houses, a chocolate-covered fruit. along the variety market that offers The annual Stuttgarter Frühlings- Ferris wheel and roller coaster, as well Three beer tents — “Göckeles- jewelry, leather wear and clothing, as fest, or spring festival, typically runs as pony rides and merry-go-rounds maier,” “Grandl’s Hofbräu Zelt” and well as fine herbs, spices and tea. from mid April through the second for children. “Zum Wasenwirt” — will offer grilled week of May at the Cannstatter Wasen Besides the rides, the Frühlingsfest chicken or “Göckele,” freshly brewed For more information on the fest grounds in Bad Cannstatt. features food ranging from hearty fest beer and live bands that enter- Stuttgart Frühlingsfest, visit www. The festival, one of the largest Swabian meals to Asian, Italian and tain the crowds with “Volksmusik,” stuttgarter-fruehlingsfest.de. Enjoy summer in Stuttgart’s ‘bean quarter’ Here are some Story by Carola Meusel Bohnenviertel announced: “Erbse, other fests held in USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs Office Bohne, Linse: Hurra, mer hent en Stuttgart during Prinze!” which translates to: Peas, Stuttgart takes great pride in its an- beans, lentils — hurray, we have a summer: nual fests and cultural outings. Locals prince!” and visitors alike find themselves con- In the 19th century, vendors, Hamburger “Fischmarkt“ Fish fronted with endless opportunities for craftsmen and day laborers settled in Market: 10-day fest in mid July outdoor fests and “must do” happen- the quarter. Flower, vegetable, jewelry, (Karlsplatz Square) ings, especially during the summer antique shops and restaurants opened, months. setting the ground for the neighbor- Lichterfest: One-day event in mid Almost every fest celebrates a his- Visitors enjoy food, drinks and company during hood’s eclectic atmosphere. July (Höhenpark Killesberg) toric event, anecdote or tradition, as last year’s “Bohnenviertelfest” at Stuttgart’s The Bohnenviertel even played a does the “Bohnenviertelfest,” or bean historic bean quarter. The timbered building part in the development of the auto- Henkersfest: Four-day event quarter fest, that will be held July 24- in the background is the “Schellenturm,” or mobile. According to Monika Kurfess mid/end of July (Wilhelmsplatz 26 in downtown Stuttgart. “handcuff tower,” that was built in 1564 as of the “Handels-und Gewerbeverein Square) The bean quarter was founded part of the city fortification. The Schellenturm Bohnenviertel,” a business associa- in the 15th century and was one of received its name from the “Schellenwerkern,” tion of all vendors in the quarter, the Sommerfest: First weekend or Stuttgart’s first housing areas to be prisoners who had to fulfill their public ser- “body” for the first automobile came second weekend in August (start- built outside the city fortification. The vice and wore leg irons to prevent them from from the Bohnenviertel. While it’s ing Thursdays). The fest spans quarter was mainly occupied by the escaping. Today, the Schellenturm houses a common knowledge that Gottlieb from Schlossplatz and the Neues city’s poorer residents, such as crafts- Swabian wine restaurant. — Photo courtesy of Daimler invented and built the first Schloss to the State Opera. men and vintners, who worked there HGV Bohnenviertel gas engine in Bad Cannstatt, in 1886, as well. the bean quarter’s Wilhelm Wimpff “Weindorf” wine fest: 12-day fest The name “Bohnenviertel,” or bean knotted beans on strings so that they factory supplied him with a horse car- end of August through first week quarter, originates in the fact that grew like garlands around the housing riage that he later converted into the in September. The fest spans from most of its residents grew pole beans facades. first four-wheeled automobile. Marktplatz Square to Kirchstrasse and vegetables in their gardens to feed When Württemberg’s crown prince and the Schillerplatz Square. their families. For years, the residents Karl was born in 1823, residents of the — See SUMMER, Page 22 The Citizen, May 14, 2015 Welcome to Stuttgart Page 7 ‘Cannstatter Volksfest’ festival

The annual “Cannstatter Volksfest” festival is the larger version of the Frühlingsfest spring festival. Typically, the fest runs from end of September through the second week of October at the Cannstatter Wasen fest grounds in Bad Cannstatt. The Cannstatter Volksfest is the second largest Volksfest in the world and offers eight fest tents and the “Almhüttendorf,” a reconstruction of a typical Bavarian-Austrian alpine village. Visitors can enjoy grilled chicken, live bands, rides, as well as a variety market, and family days with discounted prices. For more information, visit www.cannstatter-volksfest.de. — Photo in. Stuttgart/Thomas Niedermüller Oktoberfest: The world’s largest festival U.S. Army Garrison Grafenwöhr Public Affairs that’s part of the Oktoberfest charm. beer at the ready and most (if not all) the Stuttgart main train station. Those Office Tents can hold hundreds to thou- are cash only. who don’t plan on staying overnight sands of festival goers, the largest While the party is self-contained should be sure to check ahead of time Munich’s Oktoberfest: It’s the (and oldest) being the 10,000-seat in the tents, outside, visitors can roam for the last train running nightly from world’s biggest festival; the quintes- Schottenhamel, known to many as fairgrounds for rides, roller coast- Munich to Stuttgart, including local sential experience where German the “party tent.” The Hippodrom tent ers and carnival games. Parents with connections if needed. For more in- stereotypes dance to the beat of is a colorful, hip attraction where lo- small children can best enjoy these formation on using Germany’s public live bands, and it’s just two and a cal celebrities sip on libations, while games on Tuesdays, coined “family transit system, see the related article half hours by train or by car from the Hofbrauhaus tent is as popular as day,” with special discounts. on page 32. Stuttgart. the beer hall of the same name — a For those who would prefer to This year marks the 182nd favorite among American visitors. Getting to Oktoberfest drive, Munich offers several park- Oktoberfest celebration, Sept. 19 to Another crowd pleaser, the The train is probably the most and-ride options in the surrounding Oct. 4, and like every year, it is shap- Augustiner beer tent, offers a more worry-free option for getting to area. Drivers can park just outside ing up to be a two-week, non-stop relaxed atmosphere that is great for Oktoberfest. Various options are the city and commute via U-bahn. celebration. families. Not surprisingly, each tent available at www.db.de and most take Women don snug dirndls while keeps tens of thousands of liters of about 2 hours and 20 minutes from — See FALL, Page 23 lederhosen-clad men walk proudly through the streets, a checkered shirt hiding their inevitable beer bellies. The 42-acre Theresienwiese, the location of the famed festival, hous- es 14 large tents and more than 20 smaller ones. Each beckons visitors inside where rows of revelry park on stadium-sized wooden benches. In order to get a seat in a tent, buy tickets in advance. Visitors can enter the tents without reservations but will not be served unless they have a seat. Those who are pushy or patient, or ar- rive early (before 11 a.m. is advised), can usually find one somewhere. All tents (big and small) are packed to the hilt, so you may find yourself rubbing more than elbows With multiple huge fest tents and a wide variety of activities, drink and food available, Oktoberfest sprawls throughout downtown Munich and the party with fellow tourists and locals, but goes well into the night. This year, the world’s largest fest is scheduled for Sept. 19 to Oct. 4. — Photo by Thinkstockphotos.com Page 8 WELCOME TO STUTTGART The Citizen, May 14, 2015

WEINACHTSMARKT LUDWIGSBURG: The many Christmas markets (Weihnachtsmärkte) throughout Germany, and especially in Stuttgart, offer a winter wonderland of handcrafted goods, specialty seasonal treats and other goods and entertainment to bring warmth to the cold winter months. Winter – Enjoy local, cherished holiday traditions in Germany By Carola Meusel Germans pause and sit back to enjoy which Christians await the birth of Christ. A candle is lit each Sunday un- USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs Offi ce Christmas cookies, meet with family Jesus Christ on Christmas Day. til Christmas Eve. and friends at home or go to the many One Advent tradition in Germany Most people in Germany also be- In Germany, Christmas casts a local Christmas markets for a mug is the Advent wreath. e wreath is gin to bake Christmas cookies during magical spell on cold and dark win- of hot Glühwein (mulled wine) and typically made out of  r tree branches the Advent season. ter days. It’s a time to celebrate long- Christmas punch. and decorated with dried fruits, pine During the 20th century, the standing family traditions, regional e holiday season in Germany cones and glittering Christmas orna- Advent calendar was introduced in customs and values. o cially begins with Advent. ments. Four candles represent the During their everyday routine, Historically, Advent is the season in light brought into the world by Jesus — See WINTER, Page 9 Street parades, celebrations mark Germany’s ‘  h’ season By Teri Weiss & Carola Meusel think it may be based on the Latin term Nov. 11 at 11:11 a.m. with local and in the Black Forest region. Here, the USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs Offi ce “carne levare,” which means away with ceremonial events that prepare for the main events and parades peak during meat, hence carnival. o cial start of the foolish season in the traditional Fasching week, starting ere are  ve seasons in Germany: No matter what you call it, for most January. on “Schmotziger Donnerstag” (Greasy spring, summer, fall, winter and Germans it’s a time when citizens “let During the middle ages, the num- ursday) or “Weiberfasching,” Fasching, the latter is known as the o steam” and live it up during the ber 11 represented the “Narrenzahl,” women’s carnival. e Swabian word most cheerful time of the year. week before Ash Wednesday, or fool’s number. Why 11? e “schmotzig” means lard or grease and In Germany, the terms vary region- when the 40-day number is sandwiched between refers to the opulent food eaten during ally: Fasching, Fastnacht, Fasnet, or Lent before Easter the 10 biblical commandments Fasching, such as “Fasnetsküchle” or Karneval and are derived from di er- begins. and the 12 apostles of Jesus Krapfen (Fasching doughnuts). ent sources. Typically, and, therefore, is not a e remainder of the Fasching e term Fasching dates back to Fasching is cel- holy number, according week is Fasching Saturday and Sunday, 1200 and originated from the Germanic ebrated with fests, to an o cial of the Rose Monday and Fat Tuesday. word “vaschanc” or “vaschang,” mean- parades, music and “Gräbler” Fasching During the evening of Fat Tuesday, ing “Fastenschank,” which translates to many “foolish” events. guild in Neuhausen. the “Fastnacht,” represented as a witch the last serving of alcoholic beverages e Fasching season e Swabian in southern Germany, is buried in a cas- before Lent. o cially begins Jan. 7, way of celebrat- ket and the wild days end at midnight. Fastnacht translates to “Nacht vor one day a er Epiphany, or ing the foolish In Stuttgart, Bad Cannstatt’s dem Fasten,” or the night before fast- ree King’s Day. In some season delves into “Kübelesmarkt” Fasching association ing. e Swabian word “Fasnet” comes areas, however, Fasching the local lore of the kicks o the area’s  rst Fasching events from the Old German word “fasen,” guilds commemorate the Alemannic Fasnet, on Greasy ursday, or women’s carni- meaning to be foolish, silly or wild. beginning of Fasching on which has its roots val, by setting up the “Narrenbaum,” or e origin of the word Karneval, fool’s pole, at the Marktplatz, followed or carnival, is uncertain. Some believe During the various Fasching parades and events throughout Southern Germany, be on by a parade throughout the downtown that it may have come from ancient the lookout for Narren, or Fasching fools, also dressed as witches, who might ruffl e your area. Greek Dionysus processions and  oats hair, paint your face, take away a hair band, or drop you a piece of candy. — Photo by Neuhausen, just 15 kilometers resembling ships, which the Romans Carola Meusel, USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs Offi ce. later called a “carrus navalis.” Others — See FIFTH SEASON, Page 9 The Citizen, May 14, 2015 Page 9

WINTER Continued from Page 8

Germany to help count down doors on the night of Dec. family. Traditionally, the gi the days before Christmas 5 in hopes that St. Nikolaus exchange takes place in the Eve (“Heilig Abend,” or holy will leave some goodies in a ernoon, followed by a fes- evening). e typical Advent their shoes. Early on Dec. tive meal. e choice of meal calendar is made out of pa- 6, most children  nd their varies from goose with red per and has 24 doors, one to boots  lled with candy, gin- cabbage, dumplings or po- open each day from Dec. 1-24. gerbread, toys, tangerines tatoes, to  sh, or, typical for Children will  nd holiday sea- and nuts. In other cases, St. Swabia, Saitenwürstle (sau- son-inspired images or choc- Nikolaus visits children dur- sages) with potato salad. COVENANT FELLOWSHIP CHURCH olate behind the paper doors. ing the day in kindergar- Many people in Germany Christ Centered | English Speaking | Reformed | International Some calendars also have tens and schools, or makes visit extended family and Sunday School 10:30 boxes or small bags  lled with a grand entrance during the friends on Dec. 25 and 26, Morning Worship 11:30 presents to open each day. evening hours at home. also called the  rst and sec- Evening Worship 18:00 Dec. 6 marks the birthday He is o en accompa- ond Christmas days. Zionskapelle of Nikolaus, Bishop of Myra nied by his helper, Knecht e exchanging of gi s Hechingerstr. 51 (known today as Turkey), (servant) Ruprecht. Knecht takes place under the fes- 70567 Stuttgart-Möhringen and is celebrated in Germany Ruprecht carries all the pres- tively decorated Christmas A Congregation of the Presbyterian Church in America as St. Nikolaus’ Day. Legend ents for the children in a big tree. Mainly  r trees or silver www.cfcstuttgart.org has it that on his birthday, sack on his back and has a spruces are used as Christmas [email protected] (0176) 8418 5896 Nikolaus would don his pre- birch switch hanging from trees and are typically put up cious bishop’s coat,  ll a big his belt for those children during the Advent season or sack with nuts, apples, tan- who misbehaved during the a few days prior to Christmas STOP HUMAN gerines and honey cake, and year. While St. Nikolaus typi- Eve. Germans typically take TRAFFICKING load it on the back of his cally has a long white beard their Christmas trees down by donkey. He then picked up and wears a red coat with Epiphany on Jan. 6. You can make a his sta and walked along the a red hat, Knecht Ruprecht In the words so many GLȞIHUHQFH streets, giving away the food wears a brown or black coat Germans will be saying to those he met. and has a long gray beard. to each other this month: ,QYLWHD)ULHQG Today, children place In Germany, Christmas “Fröhliche Weihnachten” their boots outside their Eve is celebrated with close (Merry Christmas)!

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TOP LEFT: The 1,300 family housing units available in USAG Stuttgart are stairwell apartments with two to five bedrooms that are spread throughout four of the five in- stallations (there are no housing units on Stuttgart Army Airfield).

TOP RIGHT: A wide variety of home styles are available off base, from timber-based histori- cal homes as seen in this picture, to modern style bungalows and everything in between.

LEFT: German countryside neighborhoods of- ten feature more spacious homes with larger yards. Those looking for these neighborhoods, which more closely resemble modern Ameri- can suburbs, may have to be prepared to drive a little distance outside of the larger cities and towns in the Stuttgart area. Your home away from home USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs Office In-home amenities include a laun- the area vary slightly, as a general rule are easier to find. dry room with U.S. appliances for each of thumb, those areas closer to Stuttgart The cost of rent needs to align One of the top things on the minds unit, individual storage space, and 110 are higher in rent, and those more out with the uniformed member’s over- of the entire family during a Permanent and 220-volt outlets for both U.S. and in the countryside tend to be lower in seas housing allowance rate and living Change of Station is the new residence. German appliances. rent, and larger in size. quarters allowance for U.S. govern- Where will we live? How big will it be? Community services offer fitness Finding your home away from ment civilians. If not, the cost of ad- What’s the neighborhood like? centers, a club for social events, el- home for the next few years is not a ditional rent is out of pocket. Financial For those coming to Stuttgart, the ementary, middle and high schools, simple process, but should not be too overseas housing entitlements are answers to these questions can vary and libraries within walking distance. daunting once you know how it works. listed on the Department of Defense widely. See additional articles for more infor- Www.homes.mil is the military overseas allowance calculator webpage Housing consists of roughly 1,300 mation on other facilities and services home finders’ tool even here in Europe. athttp://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/ on-base housing units and a varied, throughout the Stuttgart housing ar- This site contains listings of rental site/ohaCalc.cfm. if somewhat pricey, off-base housing eas. For hours and locations of facili- homes in and around Stuttgart, most Prior to arrival, visit www.homes. market. ties and services, see pages 24-25. within the school zones, and all are re- mil to become acquainted with Approximately 30 percent of the Upon receipt of permanent change altor fee free, according to the USAG the rental home types and sizes in Stuttgart Military community lives in of station orders, uniformed mem- Stuttgart housing services office. Stuttgart. This will help to determine on-base housing, with the remaining bers and U.S. government civilians are Searching for real estate to rent in the amount of furniture to ship and 70 percent residing on the economy. strongly encouraged to complete the Stuttgart can be an exciting endeavor leave in storage. From a simple, but modern, worry- application for assignment to housing with a little planning. free apartment on-base, to a historic Department of Defense Form 1746. There are many home types in Housing referral services farmhouse, families can find a wide This is the official form used to create a Germany. Apartments, penthouses, The housing referral office of- variety of accommodations for their customer housing record and is updat- maisonette apartments (which are fers home-finding services to service stay here in Stuttgart. ed within 48 hours after the customer two-floored apartments), townhouses, members who are eligible to live off- On-post family housing units arrives in Stuttgart. duplexes, and free-standing houses post. However, for U.S. government throughout Stuttgart are stairwell For those living off-base, the vari- can be found for rent as well as large civilians, services are limited and there apartments ranging from two to five ety is nearly endless. Everything from homes or free-standing single houses, are no housing referral services for bedrooms. The units are located on modern homes and apartments with with multiple bathrooms, large yards contractors. Robinson Barracks, Patch Barracks, Art-Nouveau architecture, to centuries- and five-plus bedrooms. Though these Aspen Consulting is the housing Panzer Kaserne, and Kelley Barracks. old half-timber converted barns and latter types of homes are harder to referral contractor. The office manag- Most five bedroom units are located everything in-between are available find, apartments, townhouses, and du- es the homes.mil listings and provides on Kelley Barracks. here. While rental prices throughout plexes are generally less expensive and up to three escorted home tours, home The Citizen, May 14, 2015 Living in Stuttgart Page 11

Most of the USAG Stuttgart housing units have been recently remodeled and feature modern ameni- Built-in closets are rare in German houses and apartments, but are a feature of most USAG ties, such as this convenient breakfast bar. Stuttgart family housing units. inspections, and individual counsel- one-on-one between a housing coun- when the prospective tenant submits a customer service counselor. ing to discuss rental units found on selor and the uniform member. This completed copy of the contract cover A housing counselor can save the homes.mil. This service is available to brief is mandatory for uniformed sheet after the contract is signed by the customer time. uniformed service members and DOD members and optional for U.S. gov- landlord or property manager. This “I wouldn’t wait until the contract Civilians. ernment civilians. must be sent via official U.S. govern- review appointment. Email the con- All homes listed on homes.mil At the housing brief, civilian spon- ment ‘encrypted’ email to the hous- tract to the housing office in advance guarantee a furnished kitchen and light sors will receive an Aspen customer ing office at Usarmy.stuttgart.usag. of the contract review appointment fixtures. Be aware that homes found on routing form, and unit detail request [email protected] to and if time permits a housing coun- other home rental websites in Stuttgart form. After 24 hours, Aspen will re- the attention of Aspen and off-post selor will review the contract,” said may not include the kitchen cabinets, turn the landlord details by email. housing. Herzig. appliances, or light fixtures. For the initial request, the routing “Make sure to complete and send and detail request forms are emailed the coversheet as soon as possible be- Personnel on TDY or deploy- On or off-post administrative to Aspen. All subsequent requests for cause it’s your guarantee that the prop- ment orders steps unit details will require the return of erty will be removed from the homes. In the absence of the sponsor, a USAG Stuttgart offers two types each comment card for each new land- mil website, which means its closer to power of attorney is required for the of housing briefs to assist customers lord request listing. Comment cards being yours,” said Stefanie Dommer, housing office to approve a garrison in finding the most suitable rental for are included in the unit detail request USAG Stuttgart housing counselor. off-post rental contract. For on-post their needs. form. The next step is when the prospec- housing services, copy of the spon- The Central Processing Facility of- tive tenant schedules a contract review sor’s temporary duty order or de- fers a newcomers brief that is manda- Rental contract process with the housing office no later than ployment order is required and the tory for both uniformed members and The USAG Stuttgart housing office two business days from the date the requirement for a power of attorney U.S. government civilians. The CPF approved contract is a legally-binding landlord signs the contract. is waived. For housing contact in- housing brief provides an overview of agreement between the landlord and “As soon as the landlord’s signature formation and a list of services, go the housing office services and high- the tenant and is in both English and is on the contract, schedule an ap- to the USAG Stuttgart Web site and lights off-post housing processes. in German. pointment immediately,” said Konrad select the Housing Services Office at Housing’s in-processing brief is a The first step in this process is Herzig, USAG Stuttgart housing lead www.stuttgart.army.mil.

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Stuttgart American schools

By Greg Jones curriculums that are compa- children will attend. USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs Offi ce rable to schools throughout For information on the U.S. Stuttgart community bus schedules and Stuttgart community schools are accredited by the pick-up sites, visit or schools — three elemen- North Central Association call the schools directly. Dec. 21 to Jan. 1, 2016, and a tary, one middle and one Commission on Accreditation All of the Stuttgart one week spring break from high school — are part of and School Improvement. schools o er school meal April 11-17, 2016. the Department of Defense For curriculum infor- programs, including free School registration is Dependents Schools Bavaria mation, electives, extracur- and reduced meals. e pro- available for incoming fami- District. Elementary schools ricular activities and other gram is run by the Exchange. lies at any time, but sched- are located on Panzer Kaserne school-speci c information, Parents can set up an ac- uled registration periods and Robinson Barracks, check the articles on Pages count, pay for and monitor and pre-registration can the middle school at Patch 13 to 15. the use of their children’s make the process go faster. Barracks, and the high school For families residing off school meal accounts at Parents should contact the at Panzer Kaserne. base, bus services are of- www.shopmyexchange.com/ school serving their area Each elementary school fered in local communities community/schoollunch. for registration informa- serves a given geographic throughout the six coun- Information on applying for tion. Most schools also of- area, while the middle and ties of the Stuttgart met- free and reduced meals can fer newcomer orientations high schools serve the entire ropolitan area. The school be obtained directly from approximately a week be- community. information that follows the schools. fore the start of classes, e schools o er a variety includes lists of the towns e 2015-2016 school so parents are encour- of programs. e curriculums and cities served by each year will begin Aug. 31 and aged to contact the schools are the standard Department school to help families iden- end June 16, 2016, with a and start the registration of Defense Education Activity tify which schools their two week winter break from process early. The Citizen, May 14, 2015 LIVING IN STUTTGART Page 13

A new, state-of-the-art school complex is set to house both Stuttgart High and Stuttgart Elementary schools starting with the 2015-2016 school year. — Illustration by Team G.A.U.S. Planungsgesellschaft GmbH

Elementary School and was located in Europe since the end of the , Stuttgart Elementary School Building 2918 on Panzer Kaserne. the population of Böblingen Elementary Shortly a er World War II, the  uctuated greatly, serving a student pop- USAG Stuttgart Schools Liaison Offi ce about 630, with a sta of 70 teachers and school opened in a former German ulation of as few as 170 students. administrators. army barracks. Originally an elementary Böblingen Elementary / Middle Stuttgart Elementary School, at  is school serves students in kin- school, it had, at its peak, about a thou- School was re-accredited through the new school complex on Panzer dergarten through grade  ve.  e school sand students.  e school was modern- AdvancED in 2012, and won the Blue Kaserne, has a student population of was previously known as Böblingen ized in 1987. With the transformation of Ribbon School Award in 2012.

Contact Information Telephone: check current telephone directories) Principal: Sonja Rodriguez Mailing Address: DSN 431-2715 Civ. 7031-15-2715 Assistant Principal: Unit 30401, APO, AE 09107 (These numbers may change, be sure to Website: www.stut-esb.eu.dodea.edu Dr. Thomas Thomson

Cities/towns served by Döffi ngen (Grafenau) Hulb (Böblingen) Rohrau (Gärtringen) this school Ehningen Kalkofen (Waldenbuch) Rudolfshöhe (Aichtal) Eichholz (Sindelfi ngen) Kapellenberg (Grafenau) Schafshausen () Aich (Aichtal) Galgenberg (Böblingen) Liebenau (Waldenbuch) Schaichhof (Weil/Schönbuch) Aichtal Gärtringen Neuenhaus (Aichtal) Schönaich Glashütte (Waldenbuch) Neuweiler (Weil/Schönbuch) Sindelfi ngen Altdorf (Kreis BB) Goldberg (Sindelfi ngen) Magstadt Steinenbronn Böblingen Grafenau Maichingen (Sindelfi ngen) Tannenberg (Böblingen) Breitenstein (Weil/Schönbuch) Grötzingen (Aichtal) Malmsheim (Renningen) Dagersheim (Böblingen) Hasenhof (Waldenbuch) Merklingen (Weil der Stadt) Waldburg (Böblingen) Darmsheim (Sindilfi ngen) Häslach (Walddorfhäslach) Nufringen Walddorf (Walddorfhäslach) Dätzingen (Grafenau) Panzer Housing (Böblingen) Walddorfhäslach Dettenhausen Hildrizhausen Ramtel (Leonberg) Waldenbuch Deufringen (Aidlingen) Hinterweil (Sindelfi ngen) Rauher Kapf (Böblingen) Weil der Stadt Diezenhalde (Böblingen) Holzgerlingen Renningen Weil im Schönbuch

the 2014-2015 school year. From 1979 ri e team  nished in the nation’s top Stuttgart High School until 2006 the school operated for grades four in 2012, 2013 and 2014. seven to 12. With the 1992 closure of the By USAG Stuttgart Schools Liaison Offi ce chorus), history (government, U.S. his- Stuttgart American High School, Patch Contact Information tory, etc.), business and career and tech- High School became the only American Mailing Address: Located at the newly constructed nical electives, as well as other activities. high school in the Stuttgart area. A er Unit 30401, APO, AE 09107 Panzer school complex adjacent to  e school has an active Junior Reserve 2006, the school changed to grades nine Panzer Kaserne, Stuttgart High School O cer Training Corps program, as well through 12.  e high school’s new facil- Telephone: will serve a student population of about as extracurricular programs in football, ity is part of a two-school complex which At time of publication the school’s 745 students with 55 teachers and golf, tennis, cross-country running, is set to also house Stuttgart Elementary telephone number has not been administrators. volleyball, wrestling, basketball, ri e School starting with the 2015-2016 registered.  e school o ers a variety of cours- marksmanship, swimming, cheerlead- school year. Website: es under the Department of Defense ing, track, soccer, baseball, so ball and Stuttgart High School boasts the www.stut-hs.eu.dodea.edu Education Activity curriculum, including military drill team. largest number of AP course o erings English (advanced placement and honors  is school runs on a split eight pe- in DODEA, and the highest average AP Principal: courses are also o ered), mathematics riod schedule with alternating days. Gold scores in DODEA, according to school Danny Robinson (algebra through advanced placement Days are periods one through four, and o cials.  e Patch wrestling team calculus), science (physics, chemistry, Black Days are periods  ve through eight. has won  ve of the past six European Assistant Principals: anatomy, biology, etc.), foreign languages Originally founded as the Alexander Championships, and  ve members of Dr. Marshall Blankenship (German, French, Spanish), computer M. Patch American High School in 1979, the team wrestled at the national high Tessa Moss-Beaman courses,  ne arts (humanities, band, art, it was in that facility through the end of school tournament this school year.  e Page 14 Living in Stuttgart The Citizen, May 14, 2015

Cities/towns served by Patch Elementary School Contact Information this school USAG Stuttgart School Liaison Office and gifted and talented students. Mailing Address: Unit 30401, APO AE 09107 Although extracurricular activi- Elementary: Temporarily located in Building ties vary from year to year, in the (Filderstadt) Telephone: 2918 on Panzer Kaserne (previ- 2014-2015 school year, Patch offered (Filderstadt) DSN 430-5200 ously Böblingen Elementary/Middle Running, Yearbook, Art and Robotics (Stuttgart) Civ. 0711-680-5200 School), Patch Elementary School Clubs, as well as Yoga, Chorus, Just Büsnau (Stuttgart) (These numbers may change, be serves a student population of about Dance and Student Council. Dürrlewang (Stuttgart) sure to check current telephone 650 students with 85 teachers and Patch Elementary School was Echterdingen (L.E.) directories) administrators. The school is set to built in 1979 and its mascot is the Eltingen (Leonberg) return to its previous location on stallion. The school prides itself Website: Fasanenhof (Stuttgart) Patch Barracks once a renovation on a very active Parent-Teacher Filderstadt project is complete. Association and School Advisory www.patch-es.eu.dodea.edu Forchenrain (Gerlingen) This school offers the standard Committee, and emphasizes the Gartenstadt (Leonberg) Department of Defense Education partnership between the school and Principal: Beverly Erdmann Gerlingen Activity K-5 curriculum, including parents. Harthausen (Filderstadt) a robust special needs program for School runs from 7:55 a.m. to Assistant Principal: Sheree Foster Höfingen (Leonberg) both students with special needs, 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Kaltental (Stuttgart) Leinfelden (L.E.) Leinfelden-Echterdingen Leonberg Möhringen (Stuttgart) Musberg (L.E.) Neuhausen a.d. Fildern Oberaichen (L.E.) Patch Barracks (Stuttgart) (Filderstadt) Rohr (Stuttgart) Schillerhöhe (Gerlingen) (Filderstadt) Sonnenberg (Stuttgart) Stetten (L.E.) Unteraichen (L.E.) Vaihingen (Stuttgart) Warmbronn (Leonberg) Building 2918 on Panzer Kaserne, which previously served as Böblingen Elementary/Middle School, will temporarily house Patch Elementary Wolfschlugen School while the facility on Patch Barracks undergoes renovations. Patch Middle School By USAG Stuttgart Schools Liaison Office

Located at Montana Street 1 on Patch Barracks, Patch Middle School is scheduled to open for the first time Contact Information this upcoming school year in what Mailing Address: previously served as the high school. Unit 30401 APO, AE 09107 Unlike in previous school years, this will be the only middle school serv- Telephone: At time of publication ing the entire Stuttgart area. the school’s telephone number has The school offers a variety of not been registered. courses under the Department of Defense Education Activity curricu- Website: Patch Middle School lum for grades six to eight. currently has a transition website Although extracurricular activi- http://patchmstransition.bdso. ties vary from year to year, in the eportalnow.net 2014-2015 year the middle schools offered drama, art, yearbook, video, Principal: Rick Renninger music, and science clubs, as well as space camp and intramurals. Assistant Principal: Mynda Massey This school runs on an alter- nating daily schedule with A Days and B Days. The building that previously housed Patch High School will serve as the home for Patch Middle School. The Citizen, May 14, 2015 Living in Stuttgart Page 15

Contact Information Mailing Address: Unit 30401, APO AE 09107

Telephone: DSN 430-9337 Civ. 0711-680-9337

Website: www.rbar-es.eu.dodea.edu

Principal: Kenneth Younkin

After years as a combined elementary and middle school, Robinson Barracks Elementary will go back to being a K-5 school. — Photos by USAG Stuttgart Robinson Barracks Elementary School By USAG Stuttgart Schools Liaison Office Department of Defense Education military hospital for U.S. forces af- occurred in the late 1980s and early Activity curriculum for the grades ter World War II. The school has ‘90s. After having been an elemen- Robinson Barracks Elementary listed and also hosts extracurricular undergone several changes to its tary school for many years, in 2006 School, in Building 148 on Robinson activities. academic structure over the years, the school incorporated a middle Barracks, services a student popula- The school day begins at 8 a.m. alternating between strictly an el- school population as well, until the tion of about 320 in kindergarten to and ends at 2:30 p.m. ementary school and an elementary upcoming 2015-2016 school year, fifth grade. The school opened in 1953 in and middle school at various times. when it will return to being only an The school offers the standard a building that previously held a Renovations and modernizations elementary school.

Cities and villages served by this school Grünbühl (Ludwigsburg) Möglingen Rotenberg (Stuttgart) Hallschlag (Stuttgart) Mönchfeld (Stgt) Ruit (Ostfildern) Hausen (Stuttgart) Mühlhausen (Stgt) Scharnhausen (Ostfildern) Aldingen (/Neckar) Hedelfingen (Stuttgart) Münchingen (Korntal-M.) Schmiden () Asemwald (Stuttgart) Hegnach () Münster (Stgt) Neckargröningen Schönberg (Stuttgart) Asperg Heslach (Stuttgart) (Remseck/N) Schwieberdingen Bad Cannstatt (Stuttgart) Heumaden (Stuttgart) Neckarrems (Remseck/Neckar) Sillenbuch (Stuttgart) Beihingen (Freiberg/Neckar) Heutingsheim (Freiberg/Neckar) Nellingen (Ostfildern) Sommerrain (Stuttgart) Bergheim (Stuttgart) Hirschlanden (Ditzingen) Neugereut (Stuttgart) Stammheim(Stgt) Birkach (Stuttgart) Hofen (Stuttgart) Neuwirtshaus (Stuttgart) Steckfeld (Stuttgart) Burgholzhof (Stuttgart) Hoffeld (Stuttgart) Nord (Stuttgart) Steinhaldenfeld (Stuttgart) Degerloch (Stuttgart) Hoheneck (Ludwigsburg) Obertürkheim (Stuttgart) Süd (Stuttgart) Denkendorf Hohenheim (Stuttgart) Oeffingen (Fellbach) Tamm Ditzingen Hohenstange (Tamm ) Ossweil (Ludwigsburg) Uhlbach (Stuttgart) Eglosheim (Ludwigsburg) Kallenberg (Korntal-M.) Ost (Stuttgart) Untertürkheim (Stuttgart) Fellbach Kelley Barracks (Stuttgart) Ostfildern Waiblingen Feuerbach (Stuttgart) Kemnat (Ostfildern) Parksiedlung (Ostfildern) Wangen (Stuttgart) Frauenkopf (Stuttgart) Killesberg (Stuttgart) (Remseck/Neckar) Weilimdorf (Stuttgart) Freiberg (Stgt) Korntal (Korntal-Münchingen) Pflugfelden (Ludwigsburg) West (Stuttgart) Freiberg am Neckar Korntal-Münchingen (Stuttgart) Wolfbusch (Stuttgart) Zazenhausen(Stgt) Gablenberg (Stuttgart) Remseck/Neckar (Stuttgart) Gaisburg (Stuttgart) Lederberg (Stuttgart) Riedenberg (Stuttgart) Gehenbühl (Gerlingen) Ludwigsburg Robinson Barracks (Stgt) Geisingen (Freiberg/Neckar) Luginsland (Stuttgart) Rohracker (Stuttgart) Giebel (Stuttgart) Markgröningen Rommelshausen ( i.R.) Grenadier Housing (Stgt) Mitte (Stuttgart) Rot (Stuttgart) Page 16 Living in Stuttgart The Citizen, May 14, 2015 The German shopping experience

Pedestrian or “Fussgänger” zones can be found in many cities and towns throughout Germany and usually offer a variety of specialty stores and retail outlets. The larger the pedestrian zone, the larger the variety of shopping, and Stuttgart’s Königstrasse, pictured here, is one of the longest and most popular shopping streets in Germany. — Photo by Thinkstockphotos.com

By Greg Jones way in which Germans shop. Most most cities and towns. Small villages larger shopping venues are starting to USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs Office shops are smaller, and in general, may not have these facilities, but they accept credit cards, the smaller stores, most towns have a central, down- are usually not far away in a neigh- and especially grocery stores, often do Upon arrival to Europe one of the town shopping district where most boring village or town. not. A good rule of thumb if you are first things many like to do is get out of the specialty stores are located. Grocery stores in Germany are buying food, or shopping in a store and do some shopping. Shopping in Larger department stores are gaining laid out similar to U.S. stores, and where most of the purchases would Stuttgart and elsewhere in Germany popularity in Germany, and at least though the product names and some be below €100, is to be prepared to can be a very positive experience, and one or two can be found in most of the packaging may be different, the pay with cash. For stores where the shoppers can get most of the things sizeable German cities. However basics are still the same. There is fresh average purchase is much higher, ask that they’re used to back in the States, the sprawling shopping malls with produce, canned goods, frozen foods, if they take credit cards. but there are some important differ- hundreds of shops, food court and a and yes, frozen pizza and breakfast The Giro-card, the German ences to be aware of. movie theater that dot towns across cereal, as well. equivalent to an American debit card, the U.S. are still somewhat rare in Just like the clothing sizes, the is gaining popularity as well. Most Clothes Germany, though they can be found measurements used in Germany dif- American credit and debit cards are Clothing sizes in Germany are in larger cities. Luckily for personnel fer from the U.S. Here in Germany, as not compatible with this system, sometimes different to those in the here in Stuttgart, there are several with most of Europe, the metric sys- which is used at retailers such as U.S., and it helps to know some of the large shopping centers throughout tem is used. The information on this Ikea, Aldi and Lidl. Service Credit different clothing size systems. There the Stuttgart area. One thing most page will help with some of the most Union’s overseas branches, however, are applications for smartphones that German cities do have is a pedestrian common conversions. do offer a Giro-card for your SCU ac- can help with size conversion as well zone, or Fussgänger zone, which of- Also, most German grocery stores count. SCU Account holders can pick as online resources, though the size fers a shopping experience that more do not provide bags for free. Most one up at any Service Credit Union conversions can vary significantly than makes up for the lack of malls. have plastic bags available for pur- branch in Germany. from brand to brand and even within Think of them as large open-air, chase for around 10 euro cents each, the same brand. While some clothing cobble-stoned, mile-long shopping and a very common practice among Returns now comes with tags that list both malls. Specialty stores, restaurants Germans is to bring in their own bags. Return policies are another area in U.S. and European sizes, it’s impor- and other services line these pedes- which shopping has changed in recent tant to be aware of the differences, so trian streets, offering just about any- Cash and carry! years in Germany, but they are still a lit- not to end up buying pants that won’t thing the average shopaholic might Cash is still much more widely tle different than in the U.S. Most large even fit on one leg, or shirts that can desire. used in Germany than in the U.S. and department stores will have return double as sails. Most clothing stores many stores do not take credit cards policies, but these policies may be more offer changing rooms just like in the Grocery shopping or bank cards, and sometimes those restrictive than those that Americans U.S., so the best practice is to always Grocery shopping in Germany in that do require a minimum purchase. are familiar with. It is important to ask try clothing on before purchasing it. recent years has become a much more It is not unusual for a German to go about the store’s return policy before convenient experience. Franchise to the store with several thousand making large purchases, and always Malls grocery stores that offer the full range Euros in cash to buy a full kitchen. keep the receipts. German retailers that One thing most Americans have of basic everyday grocery needs can While larger department stores, do accept returns almost never accept to adjust to a little in Germany is the be found throughout Germany in home furnishings stores and other them without a receipt. The Citizen, May 14, 2015 LIVING IN STUTTGART Page 17 Clothes and shoes Welcome to the Metric System conversion sizes In Germany, and throughout Converting U.S. to Metric Europe and much of the world, the When You Know Multiply By To Find system of measure known as the inches ...... 25.4 ...... millimeters metric system is used. is system inches ...... 2.54 ...... centimeters is based on base measurements in feet ...... 30.48 ...... centimeters weight, distance, volume and area yards ...... 0.91 ...... meters are measured in increments of 10, miles ...... 1.61 ...... kilometers 100 and 1,000. teaspoons ...... 4.93 ...... milliliters For those using the metric sys- tablespoons ...... 14.79 ...... milliliters tem for the  rst time, it can be con-  uid ounces ...... 29.57 ...... milliliters fusing, but the charts below will help cups ...... 0.24 ...... liters Children Dresses, with converting most of the com- pints ...... 0.47 ...... liters Blouses, monly used measurements. ere is quarts ...... 0.95 ...... liters US GER Skirts also a list of common measures such gallons ...... 3.79 ...... liters NewB...... 56 as room temperature, in town and cubic feet ...... 0.028 ...... cubic meters 3 mo ...... 62 US GER out of town driving speeds, freezing cubic yards ...... 0.76 ...... cubic meters 6 mo ...... 68 6 ...... 34 water and more common everyday ounces ...... 28.35 ...... grams 9 mo...... 74 8 ...... 36 use measurements. pounds ...... 0.45 ...... kilograms 12 mo ...... 80 10 ...... 38 short tons (2,000 lbs) ....0.91 ...... metric tons 18 mo ...... 86 12 ...... 40 Common quick square inches ...... 6.45 ...... square centimeters 2 ...... 86-92 14 ...... 42 approximate conversions: square feet ...... 0.09 ...... square meters 3 ...... 92-98 16 ...... 44 square yards ...... 0.84 ...... square meters 4 ...... 98-104 18 ...... 46 One gallon is a little less than four square miles ...... 2.60 ...... square kilometers 5 ...... 110 20 ...... 48 liters acres ...... 0.40 ...... hectares 6 ...... 116 22 ...... 50 8 ....128-134 One liter is just over four cups Converting Metric to U.S. 10 ..140-152 Bras When You Know Multiply By To Find 12 ..152-158 One kilometer is a little more than half millimeters ...... 0.04 ...... inches 14 ..158-164 US GER a mile centimeters ...... 0.39 ...... inches 16 ..164-170 32 ...... 70 meters ...... 3.28 ...... feet 18 ..170-176 34 ...... 75 Plastic bottled drinks in Germany are meters ...... 1.09 ...... yards 36 ...... 80 typically .5 liters or 1.5 liters kilometers ...... 0.62 ...... miles 38 ...... 85 milliliters ...... 0.20 ...... teaspoons 40 ...... 90 Glass bottled nonalcoholic drinks (wa- milliliters ...... 0.06 ...... tablespoons 42 ...... 95 ter, fruit juices) are typically one liter, milliliters ...... 0.03 ......  uid ounces 44 ...... 100 and bottled beer is typically .5 liter liters ...... 1.06 ...... quarts liters ...... 0.26 ...... gallons Men’s Shoes 130 kilometers an hour (highest rec- liters ...... 4.23 ...... cups Shirts ommended speed on the autobahn) is liters ...... 2.12 ...... pints US GER about 80 miles per hour cubic meters ...... 35.32 ...... cubic feet US GER 2 Child .... 19 cubic meters ...... 1.35 ...... cubic yards 14 ...... 36 3 Child .... 20 100 kilometers an hour (speed for grams ...... 0.035 ...... ounces 14.5 ...... 37 4 Child .... 21 non-autobahn highways unless other- kilograms ...... 2.21 ...... pounds 15 ...... 38 5 Child .... 23 wise marked) is about 60 miles per metric ton (1,000 kg) ....1.10 ...... short ton 15.5 ...... 39 6 Child .... 24 hour square centimeters ...... 0.16 ...... square inches 16 ...... 40 7 Child .... 25 square meters ...... 1.20 ...... square yards 16.5 ...... 41 8 Child .... 26 50 kilometers an hour (in-town speed square kilometers ...... 0.39 ...... square miles 17 ...... 42 9 Child .... 27 limit throughout most of Germany) is hectares ...... 2.47 ...... acres 17.5 ...... 43 10 Child .. 28 about 30 miles per hour 8 ...... 44 11 Child .. 29 12 Child .. 30 — Graphics by Shutterstock.com 13 Child .. 31 1 ...... 32 2 ...... 33 Converting Temperatures 3 ...... 34 °C = (°F - 32) ÷ 1.8 4 ...... 35 °F = (°C x 1.8) + 32 Men’s Suits 5W ...... 36 Celsius Fahrenheit: US GER 6W ...... 37 110°C ...... 225°F Common Temperatures Fahrenheit Celsius 36 ...... 46 7W ...... 38 120°C ...... 250°F Boiling water ...... 212º ...... 100º 38 ...... 48 8W ...... 39 140°C ...... 275°F A very hot day ...... 104º ...... 40º 40 ...... 50 9W/7M ... 40 150°C ...... 300°F Body temperature ...... 98.6º ...... 37º 42 ...... 52 44 ...... 54 10W/8M . 41 160°C ...... 325°F A warm day ...... 86º ...... 30º 46 ...... 56 11W/9M . 42 180°C ...... 350°F A mild day ...... 68º ...... 20º 48 ...... 58 12W/10M 43 190°C ...... 375°F A cool day ...... 50º ...... 10º 50 ...... 60 11M ...... 44 200°C ...... 400°F Freezing water ...... 32º ...... 0º Page 18 Living in Stuttgart The Citizen, May 14, 2015 Status of Forces Agreement and legal status Stuttgart Law Center

Germans living in Germany live here as citizens. Americans having nothing to do with the military or the U.S. government may live here as legal residents. Americans or other foreign- ers travelling short term in Germany, on vacation or business, are considered tourists. However, personnel on orders from the military (whether civilian, service members or family members) fall into an entirely separate category from those listed above. Most of those in the over- seas military community fall under the Status of Forces Agreement, or SOFA. Understanding some basic dif- ferences in law between the U.S. and Germany, and understanding how the SOFA affects individuals will make for a more enjoyable tour in Germany and may help to avoid unpleasant and often costly mistakes.

German law applies to all First and foremost, it is important to understand that German law ap- German law applies to service members, civilians and families residing in Stuttgart, whether on or off base. — Photo by Thinkstockphotos.com plies to U.S. personnel both on and off base. While there are many similarities The SOFA directly affects a few el- cell phone contract could turn into a all deficiencies, no matter how trivial, between German and U.S. law, there ements of daily life, such as taxation. three- or four-year contract. For com- at check-in. Anything not noted by the are also many differences. Just because Under the SOFA, there is a consider- mon necessities like cable Internet con- renter at check-in may be attributed to something is either legal or illegal in the able amount of tax relief on fuel pur- tracts, customers may also proactively the renter when time comes to check U.S. does not mean the same rule ap- chases, retail purchases and utilities. terminate service a year or two in ad- out. Although many landlords can be plies in Germany. For example, physical Read more about these benefits in the vance. That way, the contract will not very friendly, it is critical to remem- punishment of children, such as spank- article on page 19. automatically renew. It is good practice ber that renting property is a business ing or paddling, is prohibited under Further, those under the SOFA can- to send in a termination notice a month contract. Personnel must check in at German criminal law. Also, German not, even for short periods, drive on after receiving service under a contract. Housing Services Office within two civil law can differ quite a bit from what their stateside license in Germany. They By doing so, it sets the termination date days of arrival in Stuttgart and keep most may be familiar with in the U.S. must go through the process of getting for a point in the future when the ser- the housing office informed of their Keep this distinction in mind and re- a U.S. Army in Europe license. See the vice will no longer be needed or when housing search status at all times. spect host nation laws. related article on page 30. the minimum service time has been Be careful when dealing with real- For more information, directly met. Keep a copy of termination notic- tors. While realtors technically work NATO Status of Forces view the SOFA and the Supplemental es and the company’s response. Army for the potential renter seeking a prop- Agreement (SOFA) Agreement at https://aepubs.army.mil/ Community Service’s unofficial trans- erty, they often practically work against The NATO Status of Forces ae/public/references.asp. lation service can help with proactively the renter. Landlords often have more Agreement provides the basis for the le- terminating such services. than one rental property and if their gal status of personnel living in Europe Contracts tenants are Americans, new tenants on military orders. Based on an addi- Contracts are also handled dif- Renting off-post quarters rotate through their properties every tional supplementary agreement, per- ferently in Germany than in the U.S. For those who reside off-post, be three years. This reality means real- sonnel in Germany also enjoy privi- Read contracts before signing them. extremely thorough and businesslike tors often take sides with the land- leges which others stationed elsewhere Too often, Americans sign German when establishing a contract and mov- lords during landlord-tenant disputes. in Europe may not. These agreements documents without properly review- ing into the premises. Landlord-tenant Additionally, realtors typically charge affect status, entry, and departure from ing them. Have a German-speaking laws are very different in Germany and up to two months’ rent for simply find- a host nation, military training within friend or the unofficial translator at are, in many ways, pro-landlord. Keep ing a property. In almost all cases, per- host nation territory, jurisdiction, law Army Community Service read over all meetings with the landlord, at least sonnel will not be reimbursed for this enforcement, taxation, telecommunica- documents. Specifically, contracts for the initial ones, strictly professional. hefty realtor fee. Check with the hous- tion, customs, residence, driving, em- services in Germany can differ from Note each and every issue upon mov- ing office before contacting a realtor. ployment, mail, schooling, housing and similar contracts in the U.S. in that ing in. Do not rely on anyone else to much more. they automatically renew. A two-year do it. It is important to note any and — See LEGAL, Page 23

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USAG Stuttgart VAT/UTAP Office

Tax Relief for personnel under the Status of Forces Agreement As a service member, civilian em- ployee or family member, personnel on orders and falling under the Status of Forces Agreement (see related arti- cle on Page 18) are eligible for a variety of tax relief. This can be quite a break and provides a significant savings as taxes in Germany can be much higher than many Americans may be used to. Germany’s Value Added Tax is 19 percent on most retail goods, and this can add up to a significant sum of money during a tour in Germany. Using Value Added Tax VAT forms and the Utility Tax Avoidance Program can save you a lot of money. — Photo by Thinkstockphotos.com The first and most common form of tax relief is from the tax known as and white) and the retailer or vendor U.S. Army in Europe vehicle registra- purchase is actually made by the buyer, the Value Added Tax. The VAT is a tax keeps the remaining pages of the form. tion system. They also cannot be used in conjunction with the servicing VAT imposed by Germany on a wide variety Customers then reconcile the forms for any items used in a commercial office. Family and Morale Welfare and of goods bought or sold in Germany. by providing the white copy to the activity such as a home business. VAT Recreation Services must actually be While amounts can vary for certain VAT office and the pink copy should forms cannot be used for long-term named on the purchase documents items, most retail goods are taxed at be retained for the customer’s records. utility or telephone, internet contracts; (they may be listed as ‘FMWR ser- 19 percent. This tax is already calcu- Retailers are not required to accept the however, there is a program for relief vices’). Those considering large pur- lated into the advertised price of retail form, or offer tax relief, but many do. of certain taxes related to utilities that chases should contact the VAT office goods, so the amount on the price tag Typically retailers near to military in- will be discussed later in this article. for more information, prior to making includes the tax, and is what most cus- stallations are more familiar with the Finally, VAT forms are not to be used a purchase. tomers actually pay for the item at the forms, while those farther away from to provide tax relief to personnel not register. Those eligible for tax relief can a U.S. military population are not as entitled VAT relief. Utilities Tax Avoidance save significant money from the adver- familiar with it. For retailers who have Program tised price by taking steps to have the not used the form before, the VAT of- VAT relief for purchases of In addition to relief from retail VAT, tax removed through forms available fice offers an information sheet written €2,500 or more some personnel may be eligible for tax re- at the Stuttgart VAT and UTAP office in German that explains the retailer’s For purchases over €2,499, con- lief from utility taxes through the Utility located on Panzer Kaserne Building use of the form. These forms can be sumers must get a VAT form specific Tax Avoidance Program. Enrollment 2915. purchased at the VAT office, and each to that individual purchase ($65.00 in this program may be mandatory for sponsor may only have 10 open VAT for a NF2 VAT form). There are more some personnel receiving housing or liv- Purchases €2,499 and forms out at any one time. VAT forms restrictions on these VAT forms, and ing quarters allowance, and can save en- below are ‘closed’ by reconciling the white there is a process that must be fol- rollees significant money over the course For purchases less than €2,500 net copy as described above. VAT forms lowed correctly, or the consumer may of several years. The UTAP office has es- price (after applying the VAT form to can be used for most goods and servic- end up not being able to get tax relief tablished relationships with most of the remove the Value Added Tax), a sim- es that fall under the €2,500 limit, but for the purchase in question. Most regional service providers, and can help ple VAT form NF-1 is used ($5.00 per there are some things for which they importantly, before making any le- customers enroll in the program. There NF1 VAT form). This form consists cannot be used. gal commitment to purchase an item is a fee of $99 for enrollment. The appli- of several layers of carbon-copy work- The VAT forms cannot be used for over €2,500, contact the VAT office to cation form should be filled out ahead sheets that the customer and the retail- costs related to buying or selling real start the process. These forms cannot of time and is available for download at er fill out together. The customer keeps estate, or for the purchase of automo- be used after the purchase has been http://stuttgart.armymwr.com/europe/ the top two pages of the form (pink biles that will not be registered in the made or ordered, and in most cases the stuttgart/programs/utap.

Avoid these common VAT prohibited practices: IMCOM-Europe approval and for unauthorized repairs or renovations Use of VAT forms is a privilege ex- initiating/ordering a service or buying commercial purposes. This activity is below €2,500. tended to personnel under the SOFA, an item). considered “trading in the commercial • Using VAT forms for utilities or but there are restrictions on the use • Splitting the amount between two sector” and is illegal in conjunction telecommunication services based on of VAT forms. To avoid losing VAT un-priced (NF-1) purchase orders to with tax relief, regardless of who buys long-term contracts. relief privileges, avoid the following avoid using a priced (NF-2) purchase the items or services offered. • Making other purchases that are prohibited practices: order for an amount of €2,500 or more. • Buying new or used automobiles prohibited by AE Regulation 215-6/ • Using an un-priced purchase or- • Purchasing goods or services that from German vendors for registra- USAFE Instruction 34-102. der (NF-1) for any amount of €2,500 or benefit ineligible persons. tion in the German (or other non-U.S. • Returning VAT forms that are more. • Buying used automobiles, repair Forces) vehicle registration system not completed properly (for example, • Using an un-priced (NF-1) or parts, or services for resale. This activ- (Kfz-Zulassung). amount in box 4, signature in boxes 7 priced (NF-2) purchase order that ity is considered “trading in the com- • Using VAT forms for costs related or 10, dates in boxes 8 or 11, box 12, has an issue date after the designated mercial sector” and is illegal, regardless to buying or selling real estate. box 13). agent (customer) “order date,” vendor’s of who buys the automobile, parts, or • Using VAT forms for con- • Using an expired VAT form (VAT delivery date, or date of invoice (A service. struction, renovation, or home re- forms are valid for two years from the VAT form must be obtained prior to • Buying items for resale or other pair costing €2,500 or more without date of purchase). Page 20 Living in Stuttgart The Citizen, May 14, 2015

German is a West Germanic lan- Below is a chart with some help- few key phrases. language instruction: https://aepubs. guage, thus related to and classified ful basic phrases, and there are more Also, German grammar is army.mil/pdfpubs/AEP611-1- alongside English and Dutch. It is one resources referenced at the end of this much more complicated than 1_1003938!.pdf (Common of the world’s major languages and the article. Learning to speak German can English. It includes more cases Access Card or Army most widely spoken mother tongue be a part of a positive long term experi- than those found in English, Knowledge Online in the European Union. Around the ence in this nation. and also has gendered nouns login required). world, German is spoken by approxi- A couple of tips will help those affecting articles and prefixes or Also check out the mately 105 million native speakers and learning German for the first time: postfixes. German grammar can language learning also by about 80 million non-native First, German has many sounds that be quite daunting but in most cases, resources available at speakers, according to Army in Europe are different than English and approxi- it’s not necessary to have the gram- the libraries. Pamphlet 611-1-1. mating them can be very difficult. Don’t mar perfect to make yourself under- As a long-term visitor in Germany, get frustrated by an inability to sound stood. So in the beginning especially, it is very useful to learn some of the lo- exactly like a German when speaking don’t worry about getting the grammar cal language. German can be an intimi- in German, the accent takes years to just right. Instead focus on the basic dating language to learn, but most folks develop. Learning proper German pro- pronunciation and building a basic won’t need a degree in linguistics to nunciation will make communication vocabulary. The German Headstart learn enough to get around. Also, just more effective, but for beginners, it’s Orientation Manual Student Study trying to learn German will help build fine to just to get “close enough” with Guide (Army in Europe Pamphlet 611- good will. pronunciation and focus on learning a 1-1) provides additional basic German

Basic Phrases Counting Common Words Guten Morgen, Guten Tag, Guten Abend Was ist …? What is …? 0 ...... Null 8 ...... Acht Yes ...... Ja Good morning, day, and evening; This can be used to ask for further explana- 1 ...... Eins 9 ...... Neun No ...... Nein respectively. tion of a number of topics. Depending on 2 ...... Zwei 10 ...... Zehn Please...... Bitte the noun that follows, there are different 3 ...... Drei 11 ...... Elf Thank you ..... Danke or Dankeschön Gute Nacht Good night — Only used as a forms of the verb “ist” that proper grammar 4 ...... Vier 12 ...... Zwölf You’re welcome ...... Bitte farewell in the evening, while the others are calls for, but for beginners, sticking to “ist” 5 ...... Fünf 13 ...... Dreizehn Excuse me ...... Bitte used primarily as greetings. universally will be good enough to get by. 6 ...... Sechs 14 ...... Vierzehn* (used to get someone’s attention and 7 ...... Sieben 20 ...... Zwanzig engage in conversation) Ich heisse … I am called, or my name is … Wo ist …? Where is …? What? or I don’t understand? ...... (followed by your name). Usefull in asking directions. Again, there 21 ...... Einundzwanzig ...... One and Twenty** .....Wie Bitte? (literally ‘How Please?) Most Germans tend to use last names are grammar rules that might change 30 ...... Dreißig ...... Thirty Sorry (apologetically) ...... in the way Americans use first names. In the “ist” but in the beginning stick to this 40 ...... Vierzig ...... Forty ...... Entschuldigung most cases it is expected to use the last phrasing to get by. 50 ...... Fünfzig ...... Fifty Good ...... Gut name, generally with Herr (Mister) or Frau 60 ...... Sechzig ...... Sixty Bad ...... Schlecht or Schlimm (Miss) with all but very close friends and Ich möchte … I would like … 70 ...... Siebzig ...... Seventy Large ...... Gross family. Used in ordering items like food or retail 80 ...... Achtzig ...... Eighty Middle or Medium ...... Mittel goods. Also can be used to state a desired 90 ...... Neunzig ...... Ninety Small ...... Klein Wie heissen Sie? What is your name? activity or outcome. For example 100 ...... Hundert ...... Hundred Hello ...... Hallo NOTE: The “Sie” used here is the formal di- Ich möchte bezahlen (I would like to pay). 1,000...... Tausend ...... Thousand Goodbye ...... Auf Wiedersehen or rect address. Upon invitation to use “du” 1,000,000 Million ...... Million ...... Tschüss or after some time, most acquaintances Sprechen sie Englisch? Do you speak *Numbers 14 – 19 follow this same convention Today ...... Heute can be addressed as “du” which is infor- English? with the exception of 17 (Siebzehn). Tomorrow ...... Morgen mal and familiar (another distinction not NOTE: When talking to strangers, it is advisable **Digits above 20 are indicated in this same Yesterday ...... Gestern really used in English). It is expected to to ask if they speak English prior to speaking manner. Beginners who confuse this, especially Now ...... Jetzt use the formal “Sie” when first meeting English to them. Most speak some English, but in large numbers such as telephone numbers, Late ...... Spät someone in all circumstances. asking first is considered more polite. can also simply say each digit individually to Early ...... Früh avoid confusion. More ...... Mehr The Citizen, May 14, 2015 Living in Stuttgart Page 21

The Best and Wurst of German Food

The traditional Bavarian Weisswurst (white sausage) and pretzel seen here is emblematic of German cuisine, but is only the starting point of what Germany has to offer. — Photo by Thinkstockphotos.com

By Greg Jones that German food is basic or simple is To add to the solid heartiness of a themes found throughout Germany USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs Office simply not accurate. good meat dish, potatoes are usually such as Schnitzel, french fries and served in some form with every large various roasts or “Braten,” the variety While the world-renowned brat- Meat, bread and potatoes meal. From Kartoffelpuree (mashed of these dishes and others from region wurst and beer is certainly a common Hearty German cuisine usually potatoes), to Kartoffelsalat (potato sal- to region make traveling throughout staple of German cuisine, there’s a lot focuses on a main meat dish. German ad), Germans serve potatoes in every Germany a culinary delight. more variety in German food than that men eat, on average 1,092 grams of manner imaginable, and some rather Also, as a centrally located Euro- simple image conveys. It is true that meat per week with German women less imaginable, but none-the-less ap- pean nation, Germany has a wide vari- certain universal elements of German consuming on average about half that, petizing, like potato pancakes. ety of foods from other nations. Italian, food unite this nation of 16 proud according to the German Society for Next in priority for the German Asian, French and eastern European states, each boasting their own unique Nutrition. While vegetarian dishes palate is bread. A wide variety of restaurants are common, and other cuisine. But, from roasts to schnitzel, and products are certainly available, bread products, from standard loaves varieties of international fare can be to breads, cheeses and wine, the idea the “wurst” is still king! of bread to pastries and more, make found as well. up a large portion of the traditional German diet. Beer and wine Germany has long been associated Big meal at lunch, bread in world-wide with beer, and with good the evening reason. With well over a thousand The traditional German manner breweries producing several thousands of eating is to eat a big hearty warm of brands of beer in Germany, there is meal (or warmes essen) at midday and plenty to choose from. German beer have some bread, cheese and sausages is typically a little stronger than most or lunch meats in the evening (often American domestic lagers, ranging called Abendbrot or evening bread). from around 5 percent to as high as 16 In recent years this has changed some- percent alcohol by volume. what and a wide variety of dishes are Wine also has been developed to a available at restaurants throughout high art form in Germany, and differ- their normal operating hours. There ent regions produce a variety of wines, are still offerings that range from a many of which can be enjoyed right at simple bread plate to a full, multi- the vineyard. From red Dornfelder to course meal. sweet Spätlese (late-harvest) German wine can be found to please most any Regional dishes palate. Each region in Germany prides It is important to remember to en- itself on certain foods or dishes, and joy alcohol responsibly in Germany. there can be a wide variety in the food Drinking and driving laws are very offered from region to region. Bavaria strict here, and many of the alcoholic is known for the ubiquitous pretzel, beverages offered can be much stronger sausage and beer, while regions along than what many Americans are used to. the Rhine river valley often take great There are very few laws limiting public German cuisine varies greatly by region. Swabian Maultaschen are a favorite in the Stuttgart area. pride in their fine wines and foods that consumption of alcohol, and alcohol is These pastries are filled with meat (usually pork) and often served with gravy or as part of a soup. go along with them, such as cheeses readily available, so self-control and re- — Photo by Shutterstock.com and breads. While there are common sponsible consumption is the key. Page 22 LIVING IN STUTTGART The Citizen, May 14, 2015 Pet ownership in Germany By Capt. Joseph Anderson owners, not just hobby pet-show com- Stuttgart Veterinary Treatment Facility petitors, take their dogs to a number of extensive training sessions. Obedience For many people, moving to an training is o ered by several local dog overseas installation can be a uniquely clubs and many of the members speak stressful event. Household goods have English. Pets are o en expected to be to be carefully packed, vehicles need to as self-disciplined and quiet as a very be cleaned and shipped, plenty of pa- well-behaved child. An out of control perwork is needed, and family members pet is looked down upon in Germany. have to be prepared for the long ight. Additionally, leash laws and other pet- One added stressor can be the fam- related ordnances in Germany can be ily pet and what their life in Germany more extensive and vary from town-to- will be like. Will there be a good veteri- town or county-to-county. Again, the narian there? Will there be dog parks? local German town hall can be a good Can pets travel with the family on vaca- source of information on local ordi- tion? For those with four-legged fam- nances and pet clubs that o er training. ily members to consider, the following tips may make the transition easier for Traveling with a pet all involved, even the family pet. Pet owners looking to travel with The Stuttgart Veterinary Treatment Facility, located on Panzer Kaserne, offers space-available routine their pet while in Europe may be sur- Finding veterinary care annual exams and vaccinations, sick call appointments, and dental and surgical services. prised to see how easy and fun it can providers — Photo by Greg Jones, USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs Offi ce be. Within the European Union, an Upon arrival to Stuttgart,  nd- EU pet passport has been established ing suitable veterinary care is simple. barrier disrupting a pet’s medical care, Certain breeds (for example, American that contains a brief history of a pet’s  e Stuttgart Veterinary Treatment and some also accept the VAT form. Sta ordshire terriers and bull terriers) vaccination records and important Facility, located on Panzer Kaserne, In addition to veterinary clinics, are completely banned from entering lab work.  is passport allows the pet o ers space-available routine an- Stuttgart also has a good selection of Germany, and those attempting to im- to move with the owner within most nual exams, vaccinations and sick call boarding facilities, pet stores and dog port them can be  ned or imprisoned nations of the EU with ease. In most appointments. groomers. While not all-inclusive, a while the animal can be deported or cases, travelers will not need to see a Military members, Department of short list of host-nation veterinary seized. Other breeds are restricted, veterinarian for a health certi cate like Defense civilians and their dependents clinics and other animal businesses is meaning they are permitted to be in the one needed when traveling from are authorized to bring their pets to the available at the veterinary clinic and Germany, but special precautions could the U.S. to Germany. As long as the clinic during their tour in Stuttgart. on its Facebook page: www.facebook. be required, such as the dog wearing a passport is up-to-date and contains For some families, it is more con- com/Stuttgartveterinaryclinic muzzle when in public, undergoing all the necessary information, travel- venient to have their animal seen at a temperament evaluation, or the owner ers can usually just get in the car and host nation veterinary clinic. Here in Know the rules may be required to take out a special li- go. EU pet passports are highly recom- Stuttgart, pet owners can  nd several Living with pets in Germany can be ability insurance policy on the pet.  e mended as they greatly simplify the great clinics in the local area, includ- a rewarding experience as many local list of breeds varies by city and state, so vacation travel process and help allevi- ing 24-hour emergency facilities, spe- businesses allow well-behaved dogs in- owners are encouraged to contact their ate stress. cialty hospitals where pets can receive side their establishments. Dogs are of- local German town halls for additional advanced diagnostic and surgical care ten allowed to ride on the public trans- information. For additional questions, contact the and some excellent general practice portation system at a discounted fair. It is important for American per- Stuttgart Veterinary Treatment Facility veterinary clinics. Many German vet- However, there are some laws gov- sonnel to understand that traditionally, at 431-2681/civ. 07031-15-2681. e erinarians speak English, so there is erning animal ownership that might be pets in Germany have a high level of VTF is located in Building 2996, next no need to worry about a language new to people coming from the U.S. obedience training. Many regular pet to the dental clinic, on Panzer Kaserne.

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According to the “Geschichte des and Asian cuisine and specialty stores. Most stores are open all evening from 6 p.m. until midnight, and Bohneviertels,” or history of the bean  e tradition of the Bohnen- throughout the three days of the event. on July 26 from 3 p.m. until mid- quarter information paper, people who viertelfest dates back to 1991, when Regional bands and musicians will en- night.  e bean quarter is located lived in the bean quarter were described local merchants decided to form a tertain the crowds with rock, pop, jazz, between the “Charlottenplatz” and by fellow Stuttgart residents as “unique” business association to reestablish the funk and soul, and folk tunes. “Leonhardsplatz” squares. and “eccentric.” quarter’s historic heritage. Ever since, A children’s program with arts and Today, the quarter, which is the only on the last weekend in July, patrons cra s and face painting is o ered, as For more information, visit www. originally preserved part of Stuttgart’s crowd the streets and alleys of the well. das-bohnenviertelfest.net or www. historic downtown area, still sticks to Bohnenviertel for the annual outing. Visitors can also indulge in bohnenviertel-stuttgart.de. this motto and features small, unique During the street festival, visitors have Swabian, African, Greek, Italian, Sources: stores, arts and cra s, restaurants, bars the chance to tour and explore the Croatian and Asian foods, as well as “Geschichte Bohnenviertel und and co ee shops. bean quarter’s cobblestoned streets, local wines, summer cocktails, choc- Pfarrstrasse:” http://www.dreimohren- Visitors to the bean quarter will hidden alleys and timbered houses. olate-covered fruits and homemade stuttgart.de/html/bohnenviertel.html;  nd furniture, interior decorations, an- Patrons can also stroll through the cakes. “Visitors to the bean quarter are „Bohnen-Tour (3) Geschichte des tiques, jewelry, books, galleries, arts and shops and even take a glimpse into a invited to simply enjoy their time at Bohnenviertels: content.stuttgarter-nach- cra s, as well as traditional Swabian studio or production hall of an interior the fest. richten.de/stn/page/21936_0_9223_- wine restaurants, Italian, Greek, Russian designer.  e fest will run July 24 and 25 geschichte-bohnen-tour-3-.html. The Citizen, May 14, 2015 WELCOME TO STUTTGART Page 23

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Traffi c laws that appears to be a legal notice con- uncommon to see someone being Marriage Speed cameras are much more cerning downloading or uploading “ ipped o ” or to hear one person us- Carefully consider a decision to common in Stuttgart and through- copyrighted materials are encour- ing vulgar language toward another in marry or divorce while in Germany. out Germany than they are in the U.S. aged to contact the legal assistance of- public. Such gestures and acts, while Both marriage and divorce in Germany Unfortunately there is nothing the  ce prior to providing any response to uncomfortable, are not necessarily il- can be quite di erent than in the U.S. Stuttgart Law Center can do to as- the letter. legal in the U.S. However, in Germany, Also, marriage or divorce documents sist drivers who have received speed- if you  ip someone o or use aggres- are not always easily transferred or ing tickets or other tra c citations. Tax-free privileges sive language toward someone else you mutually applied between German au- Prompt payment of the  nes is highly As mentioned earlier, the SOFA af- can be sued and forced to pay what is thorities and various states in the U.S. recommended. fords some very nice tax breaks.  ese known as “Schmerzensgeld” or “pain Any divorce, whether overseas or back  e U.S. Army in Europe Vehicle tax breaks are not to be shared with oth- money.” in the U.S., can be very complicated Registry records German tra c viola- ers. Violations can cost a person their and could cost hundreds of thousands tions and assigns points. Drivers who get SOFA privileges, or worse, result in fed- Carrying Knives of dollars for alimony, child support, 12 or more tra c points in a one-year eral criminal convictions. Speci cally, In the United States it is also not division of marital assets and legal fees. period face a mandatory suspension misuse of the fuel ration system or value uncommon to see someone carrying A future former spouse could seek a of their license under Army in Europe added tax exemption can create trouble around a pocket knife. In Germany, there court order for money or call the com- regulations.  ose caught driving on a very quickly. Also, anything acquired are more restrictions on carrying knives. mander to enforce a separation agree- suspended license face a  ve year revo- under the provisions of the SOFA at the Some folding, locking-blade knives, ment or any obligation under military cation of driving privileges. Exchange or the commissary, or tax-ex- and all knives with a blade longer than regulations to support families. As the empt purchases made with a VAT form, 12 cm are generally banned. For more Law Center cannot represent person- Downloading media online are for personal use and should not be information, you can visit the German nel in divorces, an outside attorney is In recent years Germany has experi- used in any business venture. Do not government’s English translation of their required. enced a crackdown on illegal uploading allow a landlord to use VAT forms to weapons laws at their website www. A tour in Germany can be a very and downloading of copyrighted mate- repair or improve their property.  ose bmjv.de. Click the top menu link for the enjoyable experience.  e best way to rials. U.S. personnel can be a ected by interested in getting involved in a per- English page, then scroll down and  nd make the most out of the experience is this, and these cases can involve he y sonal business while overseas under the the link to “Translations of Statutes and to stay out of legal trouble. Know the fees or  nes imposed on those caught SOFA are highly encouraged to consult Ordinances.”  e laws a ecting knives laws, understand how they apply to downloading or uploading such con- the Installation Commercial A airs are under “Wa G,” or Weapons Act. If service members, civilians and family tent.  e best practice is not to engage O ce at 421-3549 or stop by Room you decide to carry around a Gerber, a members. in any illegal downloading or uploading 105, Building 3307, Kelley Barracks. good course of action is to never carry it of copyrighted materials as the conse- to a fest, large public gathering or other For more information, contact the quences are simply not worth the risk. Schmerzensgeld place where alcohol will be consumed Stuttgart Legal Assistance o ce at 421-  ose who do receive a document In the United States it is not and where there will be a police presence. 4152/2609/ civ. 0711-729-4152/2609.

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Visit Oktoberfest.de for additional infor- mation and a comprehensive list of park- and-ride locations. Once in town, just follow the massive crowd of people, or look for Oktoberfest signs and you’ll eventually get there. According to the Munich Tourist o ce, about 6.3 million people visited the 2014 Oktoberfest and consumed 6.4 million liters of beer, in addition to 600,000 chickens and more pretzels than can be counted. It takes approximately two months to create the city of Oktoberfest and brings in an estimated $1.2 billion, employing about 12,000 workers. But Oktoberfest is more than a ca- rousing wassail; it’s a tradition that start- ed on Oct. 12, 1810, with the marriage of Prince Ludwig and Princess  erese von Sachsen-Hildburghausen. All of Bavaria celebrated the nuptials year a er year until Oktoberfest became an established event. Today, the focus is no longer on the royal pair, the hoopla has instead taken the spotlight and a “prost” with a thou- sand of your new closest friends will surely create a reason to celebrate for years to come. A Gingerbread heart with the phrase ‘Greetings from Oktoberfest’ hangs in a booth.— Photo by Thinkstockphotos.com Page 24 Services The Citizen, May 14, 2015 The Citizen, May 14, 2015 Services Page 25 Where’s what and when’s it open? Service locations and hours throughout Stuttgart Panzer Kaserne Patch Barracks Kelley Barracks Robinson

Alterations/Dry Cleaning Commissary Joseph Seibel Shoes Retirement Support Center Under Armour Alteration Shop (Stripes) Express/Class Six Post Office Arts and Crafts Center Kelley Fitness Center Barracks (Main Exchange) Bldg. 2957 (Main Exchange) Bldg. 2915 (Main Exchange) Bldg. 2333 (gas station) Bldg. 2325 Bldg. 3319 Bldg. 3326 Civ. 07031-735-5982 DSN: 431-2503 Civ. 07031-439691 DSN: 431-3510 Civ. 07031-762-8802 DSN 430-5111 Bldg. 2349 Mon. to Wed. and Fri. 10.am. DSN 421-2519 DSN: 421-2543 Mon-Sat: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Civ. 07031-15-2503 Mon-Sat: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Civ. 07031-15-3510 Mon-Sat: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Civ. 0711-680-5111 DSN: 430-8724 to 4 p.m. Civ 0711-729-2519 Civ. 0711-729-2543 Community Bank Closed German Holidays Mon-Fri: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sun: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tue: 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sun: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon-Fri: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Civ. 0711-686-87911 Thu. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon: 1-6 p.m. Mon-Fri: 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. Branch Closed Sat and Sun Thu: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sat: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Open 24 Hours Closed U.S. federal Holidays Tue-Thu: 1-9 p.m. Sat-Sun: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Bldg. 146 Tue/Thu: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Army Community Early Bird Shopping 9:30 a.m. to Käthe Wohlfahrt US Forces Customs Sat/Sun/U.S. federal Holidays: U.S. federal Holidays: 9 a.m. to and 2 to 4 p.m. Service 11 a.m. (Main Exchange) Sehne German Bakery DSN: 431-2657/2731 Army Finance Cust. Spt. Stuttgart Army Health Community Mail Room 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 6 p.m. Closed German Holidays Bldg. 2915 Civ. 09861-409930 (Main Exchange) Civ. 07031-15-2657/2731 Team Clinic 480 Closed on German Holidays DSN: 431-3362 Community Bank Mon-Sat: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Civ. 07031-414302 Bldg. 2913 Bldg. 2325 Bldg. 2300 Bldg. 2325 Launderette Commissary Civ. 07031-15-3362 Bldg. 2915 Sun: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon-Fri: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mon-Fri: 8 a.m. to noon, DSN: 430-8324 DSN:590-2900 Mon. to Fri. 11:30 a.m. to 1 Barber Shop Bldg. 3312 Bldg.146 Mon-Fri to 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Civ. 07031-15-2436 Sat: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. 1 to 4 p.m. Civ. 0711-680-8324 Civ. 06371-9464-2900 p.m. and 3:30 to 6 p.m. Bldg. 3312 Civ. 09802-1270 DSN: 420-7923 Tue-Fri: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Launderette Sun: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed U.S. federal holidays Mon-Wed, Fri: 8:30 a.m. to noon, Mon-Thu 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Civ. 0711-819-7923 DSN 421-2630 Open 24 Hours Sun/Tue/Wed/Fri/Sat: Auto Skills Center, Dog Sat: 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bldg. 2995 1- 4 p.m. Fri. 7:30 a.m. to noon SATO Travel Civ. 0711-729-2630 Thu 9:30 a.m. to noon, 1- 4 p.m. Closed Training Holidays and Bldg. 2307 noon to 8 p.m. Wash and Speedy Lube Civ. 0621-471673 Service Credit Union USO Mon-Fri: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Legal Assistance Mon/Thu: Closed Bldg. 2926 Stuttgart Dental Clinic Open 24 Hours Bldg. 2915 Bldg.2915 Closed U.S. federal holidays Federal Holidays DSN: 430-2106 / 2107 Bldg. 3312 DSN: 431-2555 Bldg. 2996 Civ. 07031-819-4333 DSN: 431-3505 Civ. 0711-656-9240 The Broadway Café DSN: 421-4152/2609 Furniture Store Arts and Crafts Center Java Café Official Travel: Mon-Fri: 8 a.m. Civ. 07031-15-2555 Appts. DSN: 590-2800 Lodging Mon-Fri: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Civ. 07031-15-3505 Bldg. 3320 Civ. 0711-729-4152/2609 Bldg. 146 Bldg. 2329 Bldg. 2325 to 4 p.m. DSN: 420-7408 / 7198 Wed-Fri: noon to 8 p.m. Civ. 06371-9464-2800 Bldg. 2905 Sat: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mon-Fri: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. DSN: 421-4045 Mon-Fri: 9 a.m. to noon, 1 to Sat: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. DSN: 430-5270 DSN 430-8365 Leisure Travel: Mon/Wed-Fri: Civ. 0711-6994-5880 Sat, Sun, and Training Holidays: Mon-Fri: 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 DSN: 431-3490 Closed U.S. federal holidays Civ. 0711-729-4045 4:30 p.m. p.m./12:30 to 4:30 p.m., Civ. 07031-15-3490 Tue/Wed/Fri: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Civ. 0711-680-8365 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Tue-Sun: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mon-Fri: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Walk-in Appts. Tue 9-11 a.m./ Closed U.S. federal holidays Open 24 Hours Exchange Express and VAT/UTAP Office Thu: 2 to 9 p.m. Mon-Fri: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tue: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m 1 to 4:30 p.m Library Barber Shop Military Clothing Bldg. 2915 Sat: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Car Wash Closed Federal and Training Bldg. 151 (Main Exchange) Driver’s License Office Main Exchange Bldg. 2952 DSN: 431-3368 Training Holidays: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sehne German Bakery DSN: 431-2555 Holidays DSN: 420-6424 DSN: 431-3701 Bldg. 2913 Civ. 07031-2042-109/110 Civ. 07031- 229352 Civ. 07031-15-3368 Barber Shop Closed U.S. federal Holidays (Food Court) Civ. 0711-819-6424 Civ. 07031-15-2555 Civ. 07031-15-3701 Mon-Fri: 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mon-Sat: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mon-Fri: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mon-Thu: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Bldg. 2333 Mon-Fri: 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tue/Thu: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mon-Fri: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sun: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sat/Sun: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fri: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. DSN: 430-5573 Library Sat: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Daily 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Lodging (Kelley Hotel) Wed/Fri: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sat: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Education Center Civ. 0711-6742-7624 Bldg. 2343 Sun: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bldg. 3301 Sat: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed German Holidays Bldg.2915 New Car Sales Simply Perfect Nail Salon Vehicle Inspection Mon-Wed and Fri: 8 a.m. to DSN: 430-7138 Child Development DSN: 431-4671 Closed U.S. federal Holidays DSN:431-2506/2684 (Main Exchange) (Main Exchange) Bldg. 2930 6 p.m. Civ. 0711-680-7138 Service Credit Union Center Civ. 0711-729-4671 Galaxy Bowling & CIV:07031-15-2506/2684 Civ. 07031-437494 Civ. 07031-819-8999 DSN: 431-2400 Thu: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mon-Thur: 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Branch Bldg. 3368 Open 24 Hours DSN: 421-2056 Post office Entertainment Center Mon-Fri: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mon-Sat: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mon-Sat: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Civ. 07031 15 2400 Sat: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fri: Closed Bldg. 2325 Bldg. 169 Bldg. 2998 Sun: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed German Holidays Mon-Fri: 7:30 a.m. to 11:45 Sat/Sun: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Civ. 0711-686-87580 Civ: 0711-729-2056 Pizza Hut Tue and Thu 1 to 4 p.m. DSN: 431-2575 Enterprise Car Rental Holidays: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. p.m./12:30-3:45 p.m. BOSS and Warrior Zone Closed U.S. federal Holidays Mon-Fri: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon-Fri: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Bldg. 3384 Closed U.S. federal holidays Civ. 07031-15-2575 (Main Exchange) Starbucks Closed US and German Holidays Bldg. 2505 Closed US Holidays Closed U.S. federal Holidays Civ. 0711-7191-7736 Tue: 4 -10 p.m. Civ. 07031-463-8016 Optical Center (Main Exchange) DSN: 430-7135/5404 Patch Community Club Mon-Fri: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Community Mail Wed-Thu: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Mon-Sat: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Main Exchange) Civ. 03221-2155091 Vehicle Registration Civ. 0711-680-7135/5404 Bldg. 2345 Subway Child Development Room 447 Bldg: 196 Fri-Sat: 11 a.m. to midnight Civ. 07031-2042352 Mon-Fri: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Bldg: 2930 Wed & Thu: 4 – 9 p.m. DSN: 430-5433 (Food Court) Center Annex Post Office Mon–Fri 2:30 to 6 p.m. Sun: 12-6 p.m. German-American Canteen Tue-Sat: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sat: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. DSN: 431-2833 Fri: 4 – 10 p.m. Civ. 0711-680-5433 Mon-Sat: 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Bldg. 3352 Bldg. 3312 Bldg. 2913 Sun: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Civ. 07031-15-2833 Sat & Sun: 2 – 9 p.m. Lounge: Mon-Thu 4 to 11 p.m. Sun: Closed DSN: 421-2541 Mon to Wed and Fri 10.am. to Fitness Center Burger King Mon-Wed: 7:15 to 10 a.m./11 Optometry Care Mon-Thu: 7:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Fri and Sat: 4 p.m. to12 a.m. Civ. 0711-729-2541 4 p.m. Bldg. 151 (Main Exchange) a.m. to 2 p.m. (Main Exchange) Stuttgart Transition Center *Last customer service ticket Burger King Sun: 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. Stylique Salon Mon-Fri: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thu. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. DSN: 420-6317 Mon-Fri: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Civ. 07031-2042350 DSN: 431-2698 issued at 3:15 p.m. (Food Court) Slot Room: Mon-Wed: 9 a.m. to 11 Bldg. 2333 Closed U.S. federal Holidays Closed U.S. federal Holidays Civ. 0711-819-6317 Sat: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fitness Center Tue-Sat: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Civ. 07031-15-2698 Fri: 7:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. *Last Mon-Fri: 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. p.m. / Thu 1 to11 p.m. / Fri 9 a.m. DSN: 430-5454 Mon-Fri: 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sun: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Bldg. 2990 Mon-Fri: 8:30 a.m. to noon/ customer service ticket issued Sat-Sun: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. / Sat & Sun 10 a.m. to Civ. 0711-4707-5865 Sat-Sun: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Kelley School Age Community Mail Room U.S. federal Holidays: 9 DSN: 431-2724 Outdoor Recreation Center 1 to 3:30 p.m. at 3 p.m. 12 a.m./ U.S. federal Holiday 10 Mon-Fri: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Center 423/489 a.m. to 6 p.m. Car Care Center Civ. 07031-15-2724 Bldg. 2953 By Appointment Only Closed US and German Holidays Car Wash a.m. to 6 p.m. (except Christmas Sat: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Bldg. 3369 Bldg. 3312 Bldg. 2935 Mon-Fri: 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. DSN: 431-2774 Closed on U.S. federal holidays Bldg. 2384 and New Year’s Day) DSN: 421-2975 Mon to Fri 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Youth Center DSN: 430-7266 Thrift Shop Service: DSN 431-2362 Sat-Sun: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Civ. 07031-15-2774 Vehicle Shipping Civ. 0711-729-2975 and 3:30 to 6 p.m. Bldg. 151 Civ. 0711-680-7266 Fitness Center Bldg. 2332 Civ. 07031-213766 U.S. federal Holidays 9 a.m. to Mon-Fri: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Stylique Salon Bldg. 2931 Mon–Fri: 1 to 6 p.m. DSN: 420-7189 Daily 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Bldg. 2337 DSN: 430-5510 Civ. 0711-819-7189 Parts: DSN 431-3674 6 p.m. (Main Exchange) Mon-Fri: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. School Out Day 6 a.m. t0 6 p.m. Private Organizations Personnel Services Branch Civ. 07031-414382 Closed U.S. federal holidays DSN: 430-7136 Civ. 0711-680-5510 Mon-Fri: 2:30 to 6 p.m. Civ. 07031-4395122 Closed US and German Holidays Office Mon-Fri: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Housing Office Bldg. 2915 Mon-Sat: 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Civ. 0711-680-7136 Mon/Wed/Fri: 10 a.m. to School Day Out: 1 to 6 p.m. Commissary Bldg. 3307 Sat: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bldg. 2913 Mon-Tue: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. / Closed Sun and German Holidays Veterinary Clinic Child Development Mon-Fri: 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. 4 p.m. Bldg. 3316 DSN: (314) 421-2622 School Age Center DSN: 431-2230 1 to 4:30 p.m. Bldg. 2996 Center Sat-Sun: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thu: 3 -7 p.m. DSN: 421-2366 / 2779 Civ. +49 (0)711-729-2622 Bldg. 151 Central Processing Civ. 07031-15-2230 Thu-Fri: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. / Tapestry Shop Appts. DSN: 431-2681/ Bldg. 2347 U.S. federal Holidays: 9 a.m. to 1st and 3rd Sat: 10 a.m. to Civ. 0711-729-2366 / 2779 Mon-Fri: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. DSN: 420-7017 Facility Mon-Wed/Fri: 7:30 a.m. to 1 to 4:30 p.m. (Main Exchange) Civ. 07031-15-2681 DSN: 430-5123 6 p.m. 2 p.m. Civ. 0711-819-7017 Bldg. 2913 3:30 p.m. Mon-Sat: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mon-Fri: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m./ Civ. 0711-680-5123 Mon-Fri: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mon-Fri: 2:30 to 6 p.m. DSN: 431-2599 / 2803 Walk-ins: 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Pizza Hut Sun: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 1 to 4 p.m. Mon-Fri: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Patch Theater Taco Bell Early Bird Shopping 9:30 to Stuttgart Theatre Center School Day Out: 7a.m. to Civ. 07031-15-2599 / 2803 Appts.: 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Main Exchange) Closed U.S. federal holidays Closed U.S. federal Holidays (Reel Time Theater) (Food Court) 11 a.m. Bldg. 3320 6 p.m. Mon-Fri: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thu: 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Civ. 07031-2042-156 TKS (Telepost Kabel Bldg. 2339 Mon-Sat: 10:30 a.m. to 7:30 DSN: 421-3055 RB Club Walk-ins: 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Mon-Sat: 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Service) WIC-Overseas Commissary Civ. 0711-680-5310 p.m. Community Bank Branch Civ. 0711-729-3055 Bldg. 2350 Mon-Fri: 4 -8 p.m. Sun: 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Bldg. 3312 Tue-Fri: 12:30 – 5:30 p.m. Bldg. 168 Charley’s Grilled Subs Appts.: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sun: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Main Exchange) Bldg. 2915 DSN: 420-6129 Civ. 0711-729-2326 (Main Exchange) Closed U.S. federal, and German Civ. 0631-3522499 DSN: 431-3802 DSN: 430-8401 Sat: 3 -8 p.m. Civ. 0711-819-6129 Civ. 07031-2042-153 holidays Popeye’s Louisiana Kitchen Mon-Sat: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Civ. 07031-15-3802 Civ. 0711-680-8401 Sun: 1 -8 p.m. US Army Health Clinic Mon-Fri: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. SATO Travel Thu: 6 to 10 p.m. Mon-Sat: 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Main Exchange) Sun: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon-Fri: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mon-Sun: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Stuttgart Wellness Closed German Holidays Bldg. 3300 Fri and Sat: 6 to 11 p.m. Sun: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. ID Card/Installation Access Civ. 07031-2042-151 Early Bird Shopping: 8 a.m. to Youth Center “The HUB” Center DSN: 421-5812 Control Mon-Thu: 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Transportation Office Youth Center 10 a.m. Bldg. 2337 Bldg. 2337 Express Civ. 0711-729-5812 Child Development Bldg. 2915 Fri-Sat: 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Bldg. 2913 Bldg. 3166 DSN: 430-7204 DSN: 590-1601 (gas station) Official Travel ONLY: Center DSN: 431-2333 /3806 Sun: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. DSN: 431-3338 DSN: 431-3040 Community Bank Branch Civ. 0711-680-7204 Civ. 06371-9464-1601 Bldg. 3324 Mon-Fri: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bldg. 3169 Civ. 07031-15-2333 /3806 Civ. 07031-15-3338 Civ. 07031-15-3040 Bldg. 2325 Mon-Thur: 2:30 to 8 p.m. Mon-Thu: 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.; DSN 421-5502 DSN: 431-2619 Mon-Fri: 8 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Post Office Mon-Wed: 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mon-Fri: 2:30 to 6 p.m. Civ. 0711-680-8468 Fri: 2:30 to 10 p.m. 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Civ. 0711-7586-3916 Subway Civ. 07031-15-2619 Closed U.S. federal holidays Bldg. 2915 Thu: 1 to 4 p.m. Non-school weekdays: 1 to Mon-Fri: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat-Sun: Closed Fri: 7:30 a.m. to noon Mon-Fri: 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Bldg. 3384 Mon-Fri: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mon to Wed and Fri 10.am. to Fri: 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. 6 p.m. Closed German Holidays Non-school weekdays: 1 p.m. to Sat-Sun: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Civ. 0711-7191-7736 Closed U.S. federal holidays Irish Pub 4 p.m. 8 p.m. Mon-Fri: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Bldg. 2998 Thu 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Trophy and Engraving Dry Cleaners/Laundry Closed U.S. federal Holidays Kelley Club Civilian Personnel DSN: 431-2575 (Main Exchange) Bldg. 2329 Bldg. 3300 Advisory Center Civ.07031-15-2575 Community Mail Room 445 Civ. 07031-204-6599 Civ. 0711-680-5295 Photo Studio DSN: (314) 421-4660 Bldg. 2948 Mon: Closed Bldg. 2953 Mon-Sat: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mon-Fri: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Bldg. 2330 (the Food Court) Civ. 0711-729-4660 Sat: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. DSN: 430-2328 Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri: 8 a.m. to Tue-Thu: 4:30 to 10 p.m. Mon to Fri 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sun: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon-Fri: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Civ. 0711 680-2328 4 p.m. Fri-Sat: 4:30 p.m. to midnight and 3:30 to 6 p.m. Wed & Thu 4:30 - 9 p.m. Enterprise Car Rental Wed-Sat: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 Walk-ins: Mon-Fri: 1: to 4 p.m. Fri: 4:30 – 10 p.m. Italian Ice Cream Bldg. 2333 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sun Brunch (when available): (Main Exchange) Civ. 0711-656-91720 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Civ. 07031-7691257 Mon-Wed/Fri: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mon-Sat: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thu: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sun: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Page 24 Services The Citizen, May 14, 2015 The Citizen, May 14, 2015 Services Page 25 Where’s what and when’s it open? Service locations and hours throughout Stuttgart Panzer Kaserne Patch Barracks Kelley Barracks Robinson

Alterations/Dry Cleaning Commissary Joseph Seibel Shoes Retirement Support Center Under Armour Alteration Shop (Stripes) Express/Class Six Post Office Arts and Crafts Center Kelley Fitness Center Barracks (Main Exchange) Bldg. 2957 (Main Exchange) Bldg. 2915 (Main Exchange) Bldg. 2333 (gas station) Bldg. 2325 Bldg. 3319 Bldg. 3326 Civ. 07031-735-5982 DSN: 431-2503 Civ. 07031-439691 DSN: 431-3510 Civ. 07031-762-8802 DSN 430-5111 Bldg. 2349 Mon. to Wed. and Fri. 10.am. DSN 421-2519 DSN: 421-2543 Mon-Sat: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Civ. 07031-15-2503 Mon-Sat: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Civ. 07031-15-3510 Mon-Sat: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Civ. 0711-680-5111 DSN: 430-8724 to 4 p.m. Civ 0711-729-2519 Civ. 0711-729-2543 Community Bank Closed German Holidays Mon-Fri: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sun: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tue: 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sun: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon-Fri: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Civ. 0711-686-87911 Thu. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon: 1-6 p.m. Mon-Fri: 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. Branch Closed Sat and Sun Thu: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sat: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Open 24 Hours Closed U.S. federal Holidays Tue-Thu: 1-9 p.m. Sat-Sun: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Bldg. 146 Tue/Thu: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Army Community Early Bird Shopping 9:30 a.m. to Käthe Wohlfahrt US Forces Customs Sat/Sun/U.S. federal Holidays: U.S. federal Holidays: 9 a.m. to and 2 to 4 p.m. Service 11 a.m. (Main Exchange) Sehne German Bakery DSN: 431-2657/2731 Army Finance Cust. Spt. Stuttgart Army Health Community Mail Room 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 6 p.m. Closed German Holidays Bldg. 2915 Civ. 09861-409930 (Main Exchange) Civ. 07031-15-2657/2731 Team Clinic 480 Closed on German Holidays DSN: 431-3362 Community Bank Mon-Sat: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Civ. 07031-414302 Bldg. 2913 Bldg. 2325 Bldg. 2300 Bldg. 2325 Launderette Commissary Civ. 07031-15-3362 Bldg. 2915 Sun: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon-Fri: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mon-Fri: 8 a.m. to noon, DSN: 430-8324 DSN:590-2900 Mon. to Fri. 11:30 a.m. to 1 Barber Shop Bldg. 3312 Bldg.146 Mon-Fri to 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Civ. 07031-15-2436 Sat: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. 1 to 4 p.m. Civ. 0711-680-8324 Civ. 06371-9464-2900 p.m. and 3:30 to 6 p.m. Bldg. 3312 Civ. 09802-1270 DSN: 420-7923 Tue-Fri: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Launderette Sun: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed U.S. federal holidays Mon-Wed, Fri: 8:30 a.m. to noon, Mon-Thu 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Civ. 0711-819-7923 DSN 421-2630 Open 24 Hours Sun/Tue/Wed/Fri/Sat: Auto Skills Center, Dog Sat: 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bldg. 2995 1- 4 p.m. Fri. 7:30 a.m. to noon SATO Travel Civ. 0711-729-2630 Thu 9:30 a.m. to noon, 1- 4 p.m. Closed Training Holidays and Bldg. 2307 noon to 8 p.m. Wash and Speedy Lube Civ. 0621-471673 Service Credit Union USO Mon-Fri: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Legal Assistance Mon/Thu: Closed Bldg. 2926 Stuttgart Dental Clinic Open 24 Hours Bldg. 2915 Bldg.2915 Closed U.S. federal holidays Federal Holidays DSN: 430-2106 / 2107 Bldg. 3312 DSN: 431-2555 Bldg. 2996 Civ. 07031-819-4333 DSN: 431-3505 Civ. 0711-656-9240 The Broadway Café DSN: 421-4152/2609 Furniture Store Arts and Crafts Center Java Café Official Travel: Mon-Fri: 8 a.m. Civ. 07031-15-2555 Appts. DSN: 590-2800 Lodging Mon-Fri: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Civ. 07031-15-3505 Bldg. 3320 Civ. 0711-729-4152/2609 Bldg. 146 Bldg. 2329 Bldg. 2325 to 4 p.m. DSN: 420-7408 / 7198 Wed-Fri: noon to 8 p.m. Civ. 06371-9464-2800 Bldg. 2905 Sat: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mon-Fri: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. DSN: 421-4045 Mon-Fri: 9 a.m. to noon, 1 to Sat: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. DSN: 430-5270 DSN 430-8365 Leisure Travel: Mon/Wed-Fri: Civ. 0711-6994-5880 Sat, Sun, and Training Holidays: Mon-Fri: 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 DSN: 431-3490 Closed U.S. federal holidays Civ. 0711-729-4045 4:30 p.m. p.m./12:30 to 4:30 p.m., Civ. 07031-15-3490 Tue/Wed/Fri: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Civ. 0711-680-8365 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Tue-Sun: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mon-Fri: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Walk-in Appts. Tue 9-11 a.m./ Closed U.S. federal holidays Open 24 Hours Exchange Express and VAT/UTAP Office Thu: 2 to 9 p.m. Mon-Fri: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tue: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m 1 to 4:30 p.m Library Barber Shop Military Clothing Bldg. 2915 Sat: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Car Wash Closed Federal and Training Bldg. 151 (Main Exchange) Driver’s License Office Main Exchange Bldg. 2952 DSN: 431-3368 Training Holidays: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sehne German Bakery DSN: 431-2555 Holidays DSN: 420-6424 DSN: 431-3701 Bldg. 2913 Civ. 07031-2042-109/110 Civ. 07031- 229352 Civ. 07031-15-3368 Barber Shop Closed U.S. federal Holidays (Food Court) Civ. 07031-15-2555 Civ. 0711-819-6424 Civ. 07031-15-3701 Mon-Fri: 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mon-Sat: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mon-Fri: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mon-Thu: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Bldg. 2333 Mon-Fri: 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tue/Thu: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mon-Fri: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sun: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sat/Sun: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fri: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. DSN: 430-5573 Library Sat: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Daily 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Lodging (Kelley Hotel) Wed/Fri: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sat: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Education Center Civ. 0711-6742-7624 Bldg. 2343 Sun: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bldg. 3301 Sat: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed German Holidays Bldg.2915 New Car Sales Simply Perfect Nail Salon Vehicle Inspection Mon-Wed and Fri: 8 a.m. to DSN: 430-7138 Child Development DSN: 431-4671 Closed U.S. federal Holidays DSN:431-2506/2684 (Main Exchange) (Main Exchange) Bldg. 2930 6 p.m. Civ. 0711-680-7138 Service Credit Union Center Civ. 0711-729-4671 Galaxy Bowling & CIV:07031-15-2506/2684 Civ. 07031-437494 Civ. 07031-819-8999 DSN: 431-2400 Thu: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mon-Thur: 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Branch Bldg. 3368 Open 24 Hours DSN: 421-2056 Post office Entertainment Center Mon-Fri: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mon-Sat: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mon-Sat: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Civ. 07031 15 2400 Sat: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fri: Closed Bldg. 2325 Bldg. 169 Bldg. 2998 Sun: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed German Holidays Mon-Fri: 7:30 a.m. to 11:45 Sat/Sun: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Civ. 0711-686-87580 Civ: 0711-729-2056 Pizza Hut Tue and Thu 1 to 4 p.m. DSN: 431-2575 Enterprise Car Rental Holidays: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. p.m./12:30-3:45 p.m. BOSS and Warrior Zone Closed U.S. federal Holidays Mon-Fri: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon-Fri: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Bldg. 3384 Closed U.S. federal holidays Civ. 07031-15-2575 (Main Exchange) Starbucks Closed US and German Holidays Bldg. 2505 Closed US Holidays Closed U.S. federal Holidays Civ. 0711-7191-7736 Tue: 4 -10 p.m. Civ. 07031-463-8016 Optical Center (Main Exchange) DSN: 430-7135/5404 Patch Community Club Mon-Fri: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Community Mail Wed-Thu: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Mon-Sat: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Main Exchange) Civ. 03221-2155091 Vehicle Registration Civ. 0711-680-7135/5404 Bldg. 2345 Subway Child Development Room 447 Bldg: 196 Fri-Sat: 11 a.m. to midnight Civ. 07031-2042352 Mon-Fri: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Bldg: 2930 Wed & Thu: 4 – 9 p.m. DSN: 430-5433 (Food Court) Center Annex Post Office Mon–Fri 2:30 to 6 p.m. Sun: 12-6 p.m. German-American Canteen Tue-Sat: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sat: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. DSN: 431-2833 Fri: 4 – 10 p.m. Civ. 0711-680-5433 Mon-Sat: 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Bldg. 3352 Bldg. 3312 Bldg. 2913 Sun: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Civ. 07031-15-2833 Sat & Sun: 2 – 9 p.m. Lounge: Mon-Thu 4 to 11 p.m. Sun: Closed DSN: 421-2541 Mon to Wed and Fri 10.am. to Fitness Center Burger King Mon-Wed: 7:15 to 10 a.m./11 Optometry Care Mon-Thu: 7:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Fri and Sat: 4 p.m. to12 a.m. Civ. 0711-729-2541 4 p.m. Bldg. 151 (Main Exchange) a.m. to 2 p.m. (Main Exchange) Stuttgart Transition Center *Last customer service ticket Burger King Sun: 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. Stylique Salon Mon-Fri: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thu. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. DSN: 420-6317 Mon-Fri: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Civ. 07031-2042350 DSN: 431-2698 issued at 3:15 p.m. (Food Court) Slot Room: Mon-Wed: 9 a.m. to 11 Bldg. 2333 Closed U.S. federal Holidays Closed U.S. federal Holidays Civ. 0711-819-6317 Sat: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fitness Center Tue-Sat: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Civ. 07031-15-2698 Fri: 7:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. *Last Mon-Fri: 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. p.m. / Thu 1 to11 p.m. / Fri 9 a.m. DSN: 430-5454 Mon-Fri: 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sun: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Bldg. 2990 Mon-Fri: 8:30 a.m. to noon/ customer service ticket issued Sat-Sun: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. / Sat & Sun 10 a.m. to Civ. 0711-4707-5865 Sat-Sun: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Kelley School Age Community Mail Room U.S. federal Holidays: 9 DSN: 431-2724 Outdoor Recreation Center 1 to 3:30 p.m. at 3 p.m. 12 a.m./ U.S. federal Holiday 10 Mon-Fri: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Center 423/489 a.m. to 6 p.m. Car Care Center Civ. 07031-15-2724 Bldg. 2953 By Appointment Only Closed US and German Holidays Car Wash a.m. to 6 p.m. (except Christmas Sat: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Bldg. 3369 Bldg. 3312 Bldg. 2935 Mon-Fri: 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. DSN: 431-2774 Closed on U.S. federal holidays Bldg. 2384 and New Year’s Day) DSN: 421-2975 Mon to Fri 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Youth Center DSN: 430-7266 Thrift Shop Service: DSN 431-2362 Sat-Sun: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Civ. 07031-15-2774 Vehicle Shipping Civ. 0711-729-2975 and 3:30 to 6 p.m. Bldg. 151 Civ. 0711-680-7266 Fitness Center Bldg. 2332 Civ. 07031-213766 U.S. federal Holidays 9 a.m. to Mon-Fri: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Stylique Salon Bldg. 2931 Mon–Fri: 1 to 6 p.m. DSN: 420-7189 Daily 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Bldg. 2337 DSN: 430-5510 Civ. 0711-819-7189 Parts: DSN 431-3674 6 p.m. (Main Exchange) Mon-Fri: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. School Out Day 6 a.m. t0 6 p.m. Private Organizations Personnel Services Branch Civ. 07031-414382 Closed U.S. federal holidays DSN: 430-7136 Civ. 0711-680-5510 Mon-Fri: 2:30 to 6 p.m. Civ. 07031-4395122 Closed US and German Holidays Office Mon-Fri: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Housing Office Bldg. 2915 Mon-Sat: 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Civ. 0711-680-7136 Mon/Wed/Fri: 10 a.m. to School Day Out: 1 to 6 p.m. Commissary Bldg. 3307 Sat: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bldg. 2913 Mon-Tue: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. / Closed Sun and German Holidays Veterinary Clinic Child Development Mon-Fri: 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. 4 p.m. Bldg. 3316 DSN: (314) 421-2622 School Age Center DSN: 431-2230 1 to 4:30 p.m. Bldg. 2996 Center Sat-Sun: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thu: 3 -7 p.m. DSN: 421-2366 / 2779 Civ. +49 (0)711-729-2622 Bldg. 151 Central Processing Civ. 07031-15-2230 Thu-Fri: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. / Tapestry Shop Appts. DSN: 431-2681/ Bldg. 2347 U.S. federal Holidays: 9 a.m. to 1st and 3rd Sat: 10 a.m. to Civ. 0711-729-2366 / 2779 Mon-Fri: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. DSN: 420-7017 Facility Mon-Wed/Fri: 7:30 a.m. to 1 to 4:30 p.m. (Main Exchange) Civ. 07031-15-2681 DSN: 430-5123 6 p.m. 2 p.m. Civ. 0711-819-7017 Bldg. 2913 3:30 p.m. Mon-Sat: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mon-Fri: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m./ Civ. 0711-680-5123 Mon-Fri: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mon-Fri: 2:30 to 6 p.m. DSN: 431-2599 / 2803 Walk-ins: 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Pizza Hut Sun: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 1 to 4 p.m. Mon-Fri: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Patch Theater Taco Bell Early Bird Shopping 9:30 to Stuttgart Theatre Center School Day Out: 7a.m. to Civ. 07031-15-2599 / 2803 Appts.: 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Main Exchange) Closed U.S. federal holidays Closed U.S. federal Holidays (Reel Time Theater) (Food Court) 11 a.m. Bldg. 3320 6 p.m. Mon-Fri: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thu: 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Civ. 07031-2042-156 TKS (Telepost Kabel Bldg. 2339 Mon-Sat: 10:30 a.m. to 7:30 DSN: 421-3055 RB Club Walk-ins: 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Mon-Sat: 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Service) WIC-Overseas Commissary Civ. 0711-680-5310 p.m. Community Bank Branch Civ. 0711-729-3055 Bldg. 2350 Mon-Fri: 4 -8 p.m. Sun: 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Bldg. 3312 Tue-Fri: 12:30 – 5:30 p.m. Bldg. 168 Charley’s Grilled Subs Appts.: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sun: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Main Exchange) Bldg. 2915 DSN: 420-6129 Civ. 0711-729-2326 (Main Exchange) Closed U.S. federal, and German Civ. 0631-3522499 DSN: 431-3802 DSN: 430-8401 Sat: 3 -8 p.m. Civ. 0711-819-6129 Civ. 07031-2042-153 holidays Popeye’s Louisiana Kitchen Mon-Sat: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Civ. 07031-15-3802 Civ. 0711-680-8401 Sun: 1 -8 p.m. US Army Health Clinic Mon-Fri: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. SATO Travel Thu: 6 to 10 p.m. Mon-Sat: 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Main Exchange) Sun: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon-Fri: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mon-Sun: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Stuttgart Wellness Closed German Holidays Bldg. 3300 Fri and Sat: 6 to 11 p.m. Sun: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. ID Card/Installation Access Civ. 07031-2042-151 Early Bird Shopping: 8 a.m. to Youth Center “The HUB” Center DSN: 421-5812 Control Mon-Thu: 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Transportation Office Youth Center 10 a.m. Bldg. 2337 Bldg. 2337 Express Civ. 0711-729-5812 Child Development Bldg. 2915 Fri-Sat: 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Bldg. 2913 Bldg. 3166 DSN: 430-7204 DSN: 590-1601 (gas station) Official Travel ONLY: Center DSN: 431-2333 /3806 Sun: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. DSN: 431-3338 DSN: 431-3040 Community Bank Branch Civ. 0711-680-7204 Civ. 06371-9464-1601 Bldg. 3324 Mon-Fri: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bldg. 3169 Civ. 07031-15-2333 /3806 Civ. 07031-15-3338 Civ. 07031-15-3040 Bldg. 2325 Mon-Thur: 2:30 to 8 p.m. Mon-Thu: 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.; DSN 421-5502 DSN: 431-2619 Mon-Fri: 8 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Post Office Mon-Wed: 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mon-Fri: 2:30 to 6 p.m. Civ. 0711-680-8468 Fri: 2:30 to 10 p.m. 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Civ. 0711-7586-3916 Subway Civ. 07031-15-2619 Closed U.S. federal holidays Bldg. 2915 Thu: 1 to 4 p.m. Non-school weekdays: 1 to Mon-Fri: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat-Sun: Closed Fri: 7:30 a.m. to noon Mon-Fri: 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Bldg. 3384 Mon-Fri: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mon to Wed and Fri 10.am. to Fri: 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. 6 p.m. Closed German Holidays Non-school weekdays: 1 p.m. to Sat-Sun: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Civ. 0711-7191-7736 Closed U.S. federal holidays Irish Pub 4 p.m. 8 p.m. Mon-Fri: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Bldg. 2998 Thu 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Trophy and Engraving Dry Cleaners/Laundry Closed U.S. federal Holidays Kelley Club Civilian Personnel DSN: 431-2575 (Main Exchange) Bldg. 2329 Bldg. 3300 Advisory Center Civ.07031-15-2575 Community Mail Room 445 Civ. 07031-204-6599 Civ. 0711-680-5295 Photo Studio DSN: (314) 421-4660 Bldg. 2948 Mon: Closed Bldg. 2953 Mon-Sat: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mon-Fri: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Bldg. 2330 (the Food Court) Civ. 0711-729-4660 Sat: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. DSN: 430-2328 Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri: 8 a.m. to Tue-Thu: 4:30 to 10 p.m. Mon to Fri 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sun: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon-Fri: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Civ. 0711 680-2328 4 p.m. Fri-Sat: 4:30 p.m. to midnight and 3:30 to 6 p.m. Wed & Thu 4:30 - 9 p.m. Enterprise Car Rental Wed-Sat: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 Walk-ins: Mon-Fri: 1: to 4 p.m. Fri: 4:30 – 10 p.m. Italian Ice Cream Bldg. 2333 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sun Brunch (when available): (Main Exchange) Civ. 0711-656-91720 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Civ. 07031-7691257 Mon-Wed/Fri: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mon-Sat: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thu: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sun: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Page 26 ServiceS The Citizen, May 14, 2015

The Stuttgart Exchange shopping mall on Panzer Kaserne boasts a department store-style Exchange, food court with six eateries and more than a dozen specialized vendors. Exchange services across Stuttgart EUCOM Consolidated Exchange concession stores bring a variety of lo- Rental also has an office. there are local Express shops that of- cal and international products, foods, For home furnishings, the expand- fer convenient hours of operation and The Exchange (formerly Army and and services to Exchange customers in ed furniture store at Robinson Barracks a broad selection of basics for the mili- Air Force Exchange Service) offers Stuttgart. Sehne Bakery serves a daily offers ready to assemble desks and tary and their families. For hours and a wide variety of shopping and ser- variety of fresh and authentic German chairs; dining room, living room and locations see Pages 24-25. vices throughout the Stuttgart military baked goods. Shop at Käthe Wohlfahrt bedroom sets; rugs; lamps; mattresses On-base gas stations at Kelley community. and find unique handcrafted gifts and and box springs; stationary; automo- Barracks and Patch Barracks are co-lo- The Stuttgart Exchange shop- souvenirs. Rental vehicles are avail- tive; video rental and some seasonal cated with the Express shops. The Patch ping mall in Building 2903 on Panzer able at Enterprise Car Rental for those items. Brand names include Bassett, Express is open 24 hours. Kaserne boasts 63,000 square feet of wanting to explore the region’s many Ashley, Steven Silver, Lane, Franklin, The Patch Reel Time Theater fea- retail space. This Exchange, built in historic castles and famous sites such as Jackson, United, American Furniture tures weekday, evening and weekend 2007, includes a food court offering the Black Forest or the Bavarian Alps. and Coaster. matinee showings of the latest in cin- American fast food favorites such as On Patch Barracks, the Exchange At the Panzer Car Care and Auto ema entertainment, including 3D films. Burger King, Charley’s Grilled Subs, food court offers Burger King, Subway Parts Store, a professional staff of sales Popeye’s Louisiana Kitchen, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell. Sehne Bakery also and service techs will keep the family To discover all the Exchange oppor- and Starbucks. serves a variety of German baked mobile by offering basic oil changes, tunities throughout the Stuttgart area, In addition to the traditional per- goods. Concessions include barber, and services on brakes, exhaust, sus- movie listings and information on ser- sonal services offered at most Exchanges beauty and alteration shops, and a pension and tires. vices and hours, visit www.shopmyex- (barber, beauty and nail salon), many laundry/dry cleaner. Enterprise Car At each installation in Stuttgart, change.com or call civ. 07031-20420.

The Car Care Center on Panzer Kaserne offers a wide variety of basic mechanical services on U.S. and German specification vehicles. — All photos by Greg Jones, USAG Stuttgart An Exchange employee stocks the shelves of the Military Clothing Store, located in Building 2952 on Panzer Kaserne. Public Affairs Office The Citizen, May 14, 2015 ServiceS Page 27 Family and MWR Services in Stuttgart USAG Stuttgart Family and MWR Marketing Keeping the military resilient and ready to fight takes more than hard As throngs of people gather on the work and training — it takes a bal- grass with picnic blankets to enjoy yet ance of work and play. According another community special event, they to Stauffer, that is where Family and are all secretly hoping to be one of the MWR fits into the picture. grand prize winners. After all, who “We try to focus our programs on wouldn’t enjoy two tickets to the Super meeting the physical, social, spiritual, Bowl, a Vespa scooter, a cruise for two emotional and family needs of our to the Mediterranean, a free round- military community,” she said. “It’s all trip ticket to the U.S., a new car or a about providing a balance to increase shiny, new mountain bike? These op- readiness and resiliency so our cus- portunities are just some of the perks tomers can enjoy all that Europe has to offered by the U.S. Army Garrison offer while stationed overseas.” Stuttgart Directorate of Family and Family and MWR employs more Morale, Welfare and Recreation. than 410 staff members and consists of Contests and door prizes typically liven up a number of Stuttgart’s Family and Morale Welfare Family and MWR operates more five divisions that provide a wide vari- and Recreation events. — Photo courtesy of USAG Stuttgart FMWR. than 46 facilities across four installa- ety of services to the community. tions, plus a golf course, in order to Theatre Center, and arts and crafts Golf course, storage facility, provide a wide variety of programs Community Recreation programs. clubs, special events center and services for all ages and interest The Community Recreation In addition, the recreation divi- The Business Operations Division groups. Division provides four fitness centers; sion coordinates a number of spe- operates the newly renovated 7,000 “Family and MWR is commit- two libraries; the Auto Skills Shop that cial community-wide events, such as yard, 18-hole, par 72 golf course and ted to the well-being of the commu- includes a motorcycle repair shop, the Resiliency Carnival; Winter Fest; its newly added storage facility with nity of people who serve and stand Speedy Lube and dog wash; Outdoor Community Activities, Registration 123 units; the 24-lane Galaxy Bowling ready to defend the nation,” said Recreation; The Photo Studio; Warrior and Education Fair; and Independence and Entertainment Center; the Irish Andrea Stauffer, marketing director Zone; Broadway Cafe and Brewed Day celebration. Other special event Pub; the Java Cafe; and three clubs: for Stuttgart’s Family and MWR. “Our Awakenings Cafe; the Robinson productions include comedy shows, Kelley Club, Patch Community Club goal is to enhance the lives of service Barracks Community Club; Better musical performances and special and Swabian Special Events Center. members, their families, civilian em- Opportunities for Single Service mem- acts such as the Geschwister Weisheit ployees and retirees.” bers; and award-winning Stuttgart Family high wire act. — See FMWR Page 36 Page 28 ServiceS The Citizen, May 14, 2015 Medical care in Stuttgart Stuttgart Army Health Clinic The medical care system for service members, retirees, civilians and their families in Germany consists of three main elements. The local military com- munity health services found on base, more extensive services offered at the Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Landstuhl and off-base specialty care providers. The Stuttgart military community is served by the Stuttgart Army Health Clinic on Patch Barracks, the Kelley Barracks clinic annex and the Stuttgart Dental Clinic located on Panzer Kaserne.

Dental care on base The dental clinic’s primary mission is to provide dental treatment to U.S. mili- tary service members. Other than active duty, or “OTAD” such as family mem- bers, retirees and others are seen on a space-available basis. The Tricare Dental Plan was imple- mented to assist with dental care for A medical technician at the Hospital monitors a patient’s vital signs. The Sindelfingen Hospital provides specialty orthopedic care, family members and retirees. The plan is as well as procedures and care for other musculoskeletal injuries and conditions. — Photo courtesy of the Klinikverbund Südwest. available worldwide both in and outside the continental U.S. Presently, MetLife care providers via Telehealth can be ob- usually starts with a referral from through the Patient Administration is the insurance carrier. More informa- tained from primary care providers and/ Stuttgart’s primary care providers. Division office before using any of the tion can be found at www.metlife.com/ or by self-referral. This service can alle- clinic’s services. tricare. viate the need to travel to LRMC while Online Services The dental clinic provides general still receiving the same specialty care. The Stuttgart health clinic uses the Emergency Services dentistry, as well as specialty care for pe- Kelley Clinic Annex offers prima- online Relay Health System, in addition In an emergency, do not contact the diatric dentistry, orthodontics, prosth- ry care for adults and limited Tricare to online services offered by Tricare, to Stuttgart clinic, or go to the Stuttgart odontics, periodontics and endodon- services. maximize the health care services pro- clinic, which does not provide emer- tics. Oral surgery support is provided at Care is provided based on Tricare vided. Relay Health is an online messag- gency medical services. Emergency Landstuhl Regional Medical Center. Prime enrollment for active duty and ing service that allows patients to con- medical services are provided by the active duty family members. Tricare tact their primary care provider and ask nearest appropriate host nation medical Health care on base Standard beneficiaries, civilians and those questions, or receive advice that facility, and the telephone number to call The on-base health clinics provide contractors may be seen on a space- may not require an in-person appoint- in Germany from a civilian phone line health care using the patient-centered available basis through third party reim- ment. This system is a secured messag- is 112. From on base DSN phones, dial medical home model which is a team- bursement. For primary care appoint- ing system and is a great way to get lab 116 for the Military Police desk. They based health care delivery model, led by ments, all space-available patients can results, prescription refills or ask non- can then contact additional emergency a physician or physician’s assistant that call after noon Monday to Thursday to urgent medical questions. services as needed. provides comprehensive and continuous be scheduled into any open appoint- Tricare Online offers a way for eli- medical care to patients. The services ments for that afternoon. Other services gible patients to schedule and cancel Host nation medical care offered at the health clinic include: pri- like optometry, behavioral health, physi- appointments at any time. Patients can Providing effective health care ser- mary care, pediatrics, behavioral health, cal therapy or the wellness center may even look at their lab results online. For vices to the 25,000-strong Stuttgart mili- optometry, physical therapy and a well- see space available patients depending more information go to the Tricare web- tary community is no easy task, and one ness center. on current staffing levels. Space avail- site at www.tricareonline.com that the Stuttgart Army Health Clinic The clinic offers Telehealth services able patients are encouraged to establish simply could not accomplish without an as well. The Telehealth Program Office at a relationship with an off-base primary Upon arrival in Stuttgart effective team backing it up. That’s why Landstuhl Regional Medical Center sup- care provider. Active duty and their family mem- the clinic has established relationships ports the development and implementa- bers: After you have enrolled in Tricare with area hospitals and formed an in- tion of Telehealth services for the U.S. Landstuhl Regional Medical Prime, you should schedule a welcome ternational team of medical profession- Army European Medical Region. Patient Center appointment with your primary care als to provide for all of the community’s care via Telehealth is an innovative solu- The Landstuhl Regional Medical manager to establish a relationship with medical needs. Here’s how this team pro- tion to connecting geographically sepa- Center is about a two and a half hours your provider and ensure all preventa- vides you with world-class health care: rated patients at U.S. Army Health Clinic drive from the Stuttgart area. LRMC of- tive services are up to date. Active duty Stuttgart and specialty care providers at fers a wide variety of specialty clinics and military need to in-process through The clinics LRMC. High-quality, comprehensive is a U.S. Level 1 trauma center verified Medical Readiness to ensure all immu- The Stuttgart Army Health Clinic specialty care is maintained via the use by the American College of Surgeons. nizations, periodic health examinations, serves as the primary care provider for of video-teleconferencing technology Major surgeries, specialty services and etc. are up to date. service members and their command- and advanced medical devices such as most other services not available at the Military retirees, civilians and con- sponsored dependents, and provides otoscopes, stethoscopes and general Stuttgart clinics are available at LRMC. tractors eligible for care: If you plan to some space-available services to retirees exam cameras. Referrals to see specialty Visiting the specialty clinics at Landstuhl use the health clinic, you need to register and civilians under certain health plans. The Citizen, May 14, 2015 ServiceS Page 29

The Stuttgart clinic provides ba- Initial out of pocket expenses It is important to understand that Address: sic medical needs. Essentially they are In some cases patients may have to emergency care for a condition that Bunsenstrasse 120 the family practitioner for the military pay the full cost out of pocket for medi- threatens life, limb or eyesight is not sub- 71032 Böblingen community. cal care and seek reimbursement (ac- ject to these fees. Telephone: 07031-668-0 The clinic also provides some spe- cording to their coverage plans) later. Online: www.klinikverbund-suedwest.de. This cialty clinics such as optometry, physi- For example, prescriptions acquired off- Tips for off-post patients web address will get you to the site of the parent cal therapy, wellness and behavioral post for less than €100 must be paid out The Stuttgart Army Health Clinic company for both Böblingen and Sindelfingen health. For medical needs that can’t be of pocket initially, and then claimed for offers the following advice to those hospitals. You can find links to the individual met through the Stuttgart clinic, patients proper reimbursement. who may be new to the German health hospitals in a navigation panel on the left. A link may be referred to Landstuhl Regional care system: to English language pages can be found at the Medical Center. Patient liaisons Language: Though many host na- bottom of the page. Often however, these services may For those who do get referred off- tion doctors may speak English, their not be practical for the patient to use post, especially for inpatient care, the staff may not. If you do not speak Kliniken Sindelfingen or a patient needs medical care that thought of checking in to a hospital in a German, take a bilingual dictionary with (Sindelfingen Hospital) isn’t available in the military health care foreign country can be daunting. There you. Although medical terminology Sindelfingen Hospital specializes in orthopedics system. In these cases, the host nation is a very real language and cultural bar- translation booklets are usually available and other musculoskeletal injuries and condi- medical system steps in and patients rier, and health care is provided in a very from the U.S. referring clinic, a stay in tions, and has a wellness center. are referred to any number of the many different manner than in the U.S. the hospital can be an excellent oppor- Specialties: host-nation providers in the Stuttgart “Health care here isn’t better or tunity to learn a few words of German. orthopedics, musculoskeletal area. worse,” said Capt. Jesse Moncivais, ex- Asking questions of physicians: Address: There are eight major hospitals in ecutive officer of the Stuttgart Army During rounds, junior physicians of- Arthur-Gruber-Strasse 70 the Stuttgart metropolitan area, and the Health Clinic. “It’s just delivered differ- ten accompany attending physicians. 71065 Sindelfingen Stuttgart clinic works primarily with ently, and it takes some getting used to.” This can make it difficult for patients Telephone: 07031-98-0 three of them. To help with this process the Stuttgart to feel comfortable asking questions. Online: www.klinikverbund-suedwest.de, This The Böblingen Hospital is located clinic has four patient liaisons who serve Write down your questions. During web address will get you to the site of the parent very near Panzer Kaserne and provides as the vital link between the U.S. clinic rounds, it is appropriate to ask if the company for both Böblingen and Sindelfingen a wide range of inpatient care, as well as and the host-nation providers. doctor has time to address all ques- hospitals. You can find links to the individual pediatric care. Patients will often be re- They help with the language barrier. tions. If not, ask when the doctor can hospitals in a navigation panel on the left. A link ferred there for surgeries, pediatric care They help American patients under- return. Patient liaisons should be able to English language pages can be found at the needs and other inpatient care. stand the health care they are receiving. to assist. Some German physicians bottom of the page. The Sindelfingen Hospital (a part- They assist in making sure the patients’ may not be in the habit of explaining ner organization to the Böblingen needs are met and finally, a large portion details to patients. They will answer all Robert Bosch Krankenhaus “Klinikum” or hospital) specializes in of what they do is the administrative questions when asked, but sometimes (Robert Bosch Hospital) orthopedics and muscular-skeletal con- work behind the scenes; making sure do not volunteer all results or informa- Robert Bosch Hospital is the area’s main trauma ditions and injuries. that the vital link between the primary tion. Be sure to ask doctors and nurses center and provides a variety of specialty care, Finally, the Robert Bosch Hospital care and off-post specialty care is never about the treatment plan. but does not offer pediatrics. in Stuttgart provides a wide variety of broken. Privacy: German privacy standards Specialties: Trauma, inpatient inpatient services and has a premiere may differ from what many Americans Address: trauma center, but does not have pedi- Non-Tricare enrollees are used to. Host nation physicians may Auerbachstrasse 110 atric care. For those enrolled in Tricare not always use a chaperone when exam- 70376 Stuttgart Standard, or other health care programs ining patients of the opposite sex. Ask for Telephone: 0711-8101-0 The referral process besides Tricare Prime, the process is only a chaperone if you feel uncomfortable. Online: www.rbk.de. There is not an English The referral process starts with the slightly different. The Stuttgart Army Generally, there are no privacy screens language version of the website, but there are primary care provider. Primary care Health Clinic will only take on Tricare between beds. Do not wear transparent English speaking receptionists available on the physicians at the Stuttgart Army Health Prime enrollees as a primary care pro- clothing. Take appropriate clothing that telephone. Clinic will assess a condition or injury vider. The clinic will provide space avail- allows you to remain semi-dressed dur- and determine if specialty care is need- able services, on a reimbursable basis, to ing an upper body exam. Patients may For more information check out the ed. If it is warranted, they then enter a all others. be asked to undress while nursing staff is health clinic on Facebook: www.facebook. referral into Tricare’s computer system. Patients in these categories should passing through the area. This is consid- com/StuttgartHealthClinic or visit the International SOS, the contracted com- establish a primary care relationship ered proper by German medical privacy clinic’s website: https://ermc.amedd.army. pany that administers Tricare services with an off-post clinic. That primary standards. mil/stuttgart/ or call DSN 590-2900 or overseas, then takes this referral and as- care provider can then provide refer- civ. 06371-9464-2900. signs it to an appropriate care provider. rals and recommendations for specialty Emergency services In some cases the primary care physician services. Emergency medical services are pro- can designate a specific provider to be Some of the local hospitals will vided by the nearest appropriate host na- EmErgEncy numbErs seen, according to the Stuttgart Tricare charge a €250 deposit for all non-Tricare tion medical facility, and the telephone in gErmany: service center. Prime patients. The deposit is payable by number to call in Germany from a ci- Usually a few days after the referral cash or credit card, and must be made vilian phone line is 112. From on-post is entered it is ready for an appointment prior to rendering any medical care for DSN phones, dial 116 for the Military 112 from civilian phones, to be made. an outpatient visit. Inpatient care will Police desk. They can then contact ad- for ambulance and fire While the patient can have require a €1,000 deposit. After receiv- ditional emergency services as needed. International SOS make an appointment ing care, if the invoice total is less than from civilian phones on their behalf, officials at the health the upfront deposit, patients will receive Kliniken Böblingen 110 for police clinic recommend patients make their a refund within three days. If the final (Böblingen Hospital) own appointments to minimize the risk invoice is higher than the upfront pay- Located near Panzer Kaserne, Böblingen From DSN phones dial of scheduling conflicts or other prob- ment, then the remaining balance will be Hospital provides a wide variety of specialty lems. Most providers who get referrals charged against the patient’s credit card. services, surgical procedures and inpatient 116 for the MP desk and have English-speaking staffs that can Patients will then have to file for re- care, including pediatrics. they can contact all emergency provide assistance to patients when they imbursement through their respective Specialties: services call to make appointments. health insurance companies. General inpatient, surgeries, pediatrics Page 30 GettinG Around The Citizen, May 14, 2015 Driving in Germany

Driving in Germany can be very different than in the United States, but a little bit of study, and adherence to host nation driving laws and practices can make driving not only an effective way to get from A to B, but an enjoyable experience on its own. — Photo by Thinkstockphotos.com

Among the things Germany is USAREUR driver’s license, personnel well-known for is the world famous must take an orientation class followed Driver Testing Station placement, change and military license autobahn. The autobahn, of course, is by a test that consists of road sign Room 301, Building 2913, issue; not one single roadway, but a network identification and a series of questions Panzer Kaserne 1-2 p.m.: retesting. of roadways very similar to the U.S. in- pertaining to German and European Telephone: No appointment is required for POV terstate highway system. While speeds traffic laws. The fee for the class and 431- 2007/civ. 07031-15-2007 orientation and testing. are typically much higher on the auto- test is $10, and an appointment is General hours of operation: Applicants must bring the following: ID bahn, it is not the free-for-all raceway not necessary (see box for location Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. card; stateside driver’s license or EU, many Americans envision. and hours). Personnel must present a Monday — 8 a.m. to noon: NATO, German driver’s license; CMR Incoming personnel to Germany stateside driver’s license to take the test POV orientation and testing; mailing address; corrective lenses if may be anxious to get behind the and are advised to keep their stateside 12:30-4 p.m.: license renewal, needed (applicants 65 and above wheel and start zipping across Europe driver’s license with them, as well as replacement, change and military need an eye test certificate) $10 on this famous highway system, but their USAREUR license, when driv- license issue. check, money order or credit card. before they do, there are a few steps ing. The testing station in Stuttgart can Tuesday — 8 a.m. to noon: winter and Driver’s handbook must be returned that must be undertaken. be found on Panzer Kaserne, Building accident avoidance training; after testing. 2913. 12:30-4 p.m.: license renewal, re- Motorcycle testing is by appointment Getting a U.S. Army in More information, including the placement, change and military license only. Applicants must bring the fol- Europe license USAREUR driving manual and a prac- issue; lowing: The U.S. Army in Europe driver’s tice test that can help prepare person- 1-2 p.m.: retesting ID card, stateside license with mo- license allows service members, civil- nel for the test, can be found at the Wednesday — 8 a.m. to noon: POV torcycle endorsement, USAREUR POV ians and their family members to drive USAREUR Registry of Motor Vehicles’ orientation and testing; license, in Germany and much of Europe with- website: http://www.eur.army.mil/rmv/. 12:30-4 p.m.: license renewal, re- Motorcycle Safety Foundation certifi- out going through the process of attain- placement, change and military license cate less than three years old, $10 ing a local driver’s license. Although Registering a vehicle issue. check or money order. people visiting Europe from the U.S. Once personnel have that Thursday — 8 a.m. to noon: license can usually drive for short periods on USAREUR driver’s license in hand, they renewal, replacement, change and Vehicle Inspection Station a driver’s license from the U.S. and an can register a vehicle in the USAREUR military license issue; Building 2930, Panzer Kaserne international driver’s license, person- Vehicle Registry. Whether bringing a 9 a.m. to noon: every two weeks by ap- Telephone: 431-2039/civ. 07031-15- nel arriving on permanent change of vehicle from the U.S. or registering a pointment only: motorcycle orientation 2039 station orders cannot because they fall new or used vehicle purchased here, and testing; Open Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to into a different category based on the the process is essentially the same. The 1-4 p.m.: POV orientation and testing. noon; 12:45-3:45 p.m. Closed noon to Status of Forces Agreement. first step is usually obtaining temporary Friday — 8 a.m. to noon: license 12:30 p.m. Personnel on PCS orders must license plates and registration. This re- renewal, replacement, change and Closed U.S. federal and German holidays obtain a USAREUR driver’s license. quires a $30 fee for each year registered military license issue. USAREUR Registry of Motor Vehicles Fortunately, obtaining this license (some newer vehicles may be eligible 12:30-4 p.m.: license renewal, re- website: www.eur.army.mil/rmv is part of in-processing. To get a for multi-year registrations). The Citizen, May 14, 2015 GettinG Around Page 31

Customers must bring their U.S. Fuel ration card Multiple vehicles of the same owner at https://aepubs.army.mil/pdfpubs/ forces identification card, USAREUR So, now with license in hand and a (and multiple vehicles registered to AEP190-34.htm. driver’s license and proof of insur- registered vehicle, folks may be ready the same sponsor, regardless of the In addition to the signs, another ance, as well as proof of ownership or to hit the autobahn, but there is an- primary user) share from a single very big difference in Germany is the title when registering a vehicle. other step in the process; getting a monetary balance on the card, but use of road lines. In the U.S., yellow These temporary plates are good fuel ration card. The fuel ration card each vehicle draws from its own ra- lines are primarily used between op- for 30 days and are intended to give is another benefit derived from the tion balance. The gas card and the as- posing lanes of traffic while white vehicle owners some time to prepare SOFA. sociated ration are intended for those lines are used for other lane divisions. the vehicle to meet the requirements This card permits personnel to personnel listed on the registration In Germany and most of Europe, of the USAREUR safety inspection, purchase fuel on base and at select only, and cannot be shared with oth- however, white lines are used for all which is the next step in the process. stations off base at prices compa- ers, even other U.S. personnel who permanent markings and yellow lines Car owners take their cars to the rable to stateside prices, instead of are entitled SOFA benefits. are used for temporary diversions to inspection station where the vehicle the standard European price, which the regular traffic flow, such as in re- will be put through an extensive safe- is typically much higher. Most cards Know the roadways and signs routing around construction zones. ty inspection that checks the general are good for up to 400 liters of fuel With a roadworthy car and a full This means that drivers may have a mechanical condition of the vehicle, monthly, though some vehicles will tank of gas, the autobahns await! white line in between two lanes where brakes, muffler and exhaust system, be allowed a larger ration. The card Before venturing out though, drivers traffic moves in opposite directions, safety features and many other com- can be obtained at most on-base gas new to Germany and the rest of Europe making it even more important to ponents of the automobile. Most ve- stations, and many Exchange and should be aware of a few things. know the road signs and how they in- hicles must be re-inspected whenever Express stores. First, the roads are much narrower dicate traffic flow. the registration is renewed, which is In Stuttgart, drivers can get the here in Europe. Winding roads that There are a few very common usually annually, while brand new cards at the Express gas stations on can sometimes only accommodate one traffic rules that differ significantly vehicles may be exempted from the Patch and Kelley Barracks, as well car width at a time are not uncommon, between Germany and the U.S. and inspection entirely; contact the ve- as the main Exchange on Panzer and even on the wide-open autobahn, maintaining awareness of these will hicle inspection office for more Kaserne. The card can be pre-loaded there is not a lot of room to spare. help drivers remain safe and courte- information. with money at almost any Exchange Factor in the typically higher speeds ous road users. First, right turn on red If the vehicle passes the inspec- store and acts essentially as a pre- and an often more aggressive driving is only allowed when indicated by a tion, the temporary plates can be ex- paid cash card at select off-base Esso style, and it’s clear that anyone driv- right pointing green arrow sign. Next, changed for regular plates. There is no stations. Most German Esso stations ing in Europe needs to keep their full on multi-lane highways, left lanes are additional fee when exchanging the participate in the program, but it is attention on the road. Also, the signs used for passing only, and the right temporary plates for regular plates. usually a good idea to check with the are much different here than stateside. lanes are used for cruising. Drivers If the car fails inspection, the defects attendant before fueling up. On base, There is a general standardization of are to stay in the right lane unless will be shown and explained to the the card can be used as a pre-paid card the road signs throughout Europe, passing a vehicle and are to return to owner, who can then have the car re- as well, or drivers can opt to pay with though some variation from country the right lane as soon as possible after paired on or off base. The vehicle can cash or credit card instead, and keep to country does occur. Sign recogni- passing. be taken through inspection several the card’s balance for off-base use. In tion is a part of the licensing test here, Finally, the limits on alcohol con- times before passing, and there is not any case, the card is needed any time and it is important to understand the sumption and driving are much more a set restriction on number of inspec- the vehicle is fueled in order to avoid signs and what they mean in various restrictive in Germany than the U.S., tions, but there is no extension be- paying European prices for fuel. situations. and the penalties can be very high. yond the initial 30-day period. Drivers should maintain aware- For more information about road Loss of license, very heavy fines and More information on the in- ness of the remaining balance of signs in Europe, the USAREUR driv- potential administrative punishment spection, including forms that can their fuel rations. Each time fuel is er’s manual has an appendix showing for employees or service members can be filled out ahead of time, can be purchased, a receipt can be provided all of the standard European road all result from even a first offense. It found at: www.stuttgart.army.mil/ that shows the remaining monetary signs and their meaning. An online does not pay to drink and drive any- services-vehiclereg.html. and fuel ration balance on each card. version of the manual can be found where, but especially so in Germany.

Getting a license and registering a vehicle in Germany is not a simple process, but there is plenty of assistance available in the resources found in this article. — Photo by Thinkstockphotos.com Page 32 GettinG Around The Citizen, May 14, 2015

The distinctive red and white trains of the Deutsche Bahn national transit service zip back and forth across Germany delivering passengers between major cities and hubs. — Photo by Thinkstockphotos.com Introduction to public transport in Germany

By Greg Jones multiple transit agencies or just a sin- to Rudersberg Oberndorf in the east Express are more expensive than tick- USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs Office gle company. and Ludwigsburg in the north to as ets for the same distance on other types far south as Filderstadt. Their services of trains. Most regional transit systems Public transport in Germany and The Deutsche Bahn national include S-Bahn lines, U-Bahn lines, use a zone-based pricing system where throughout Europe is a great way to transit service Strassenbahn (streetcar) and a vari- in the region is divided into zones, and get around. Whether sightseeing in fa- As mentioned earlier, the national ety of bus lines. Some of the cities and a ticket’s price is determined by how mous cities, or just getting from home transit service is Deutsche Bahn, and districts within the VVS area also of- many zones the trip crosses. to work, the extensive transit system it provides primarily rail transit be- fer their own limited local service lines Zeitkarten, or time tickets, are long here services a vast, extensive network tween large cities and hubs. Deutsche as well. The VVS has a limited English term passes offered by various regional of stations and stops that are accessible Bahn also provides some services to language webpage at www.vvs.de/en/ transit companies, including Stuttgart’s within walking distance of almost any- stops outside of Germany such as Paris, but those who have picked up a little VVS. These tickets are usually pur- where in Germany. Vienna and other popular destinations German, may find more information chased with a given base-station, and The public transit system in near Germany. Deutsche Bahn trains on their main site at www.vvs.de. cover a given number of zones, so that Germany consists of three levels of can be easily recognized by their dis- the ticket can be used for any num- transit services. The national transit tinctive red paint with the white DB Tickets, Discounts and ber of trips anywhere within a certain system, Deutsche Bahn, provides long- logo on the side. For offers and ticket- Specials number of zones from the base station. and mid-distance service between ma- ing information, go to www.db.de. An Each of the various transit com- For example, a ticket purchased with jor cities and hubs. The numerous re- English version of the website is offered panies offers a variety of special deals, a base in Böblingen for three zones, is gional systems, which are also partially by clicking next to the German flag discounted tickets and long-term pass good for any travel within three zones serviced by Deutsche Bahn, provide and the word “Deutsch” and selecting deals. Almost all of the national and of Böblingen, and costs about 90 Euros. transport between cities and stations English from the drop-down menu. regional offers can be accessed through These tickets are usually good on all in a given region or area. Lastly, the lo- the DB website listed above, and infor- forms of regional and local transit with- cal transit companies provide services Stuttgart regional transit mation is offered in English. For the full in the zone, but some restrictions apply within certain cities or districts. service range of offers and deals, check out the so ticket holders are advised to make The three levels of the public tran- The regional transit serviceDB website listed above. sure of the coverage provided by the sit system work together to provide a that serves the Stuttgart area is the Ticket prices are generally based on ticket they’ve purchased. network that connects to nearly ev- VerkehrsVerbund Stuttgart, or VVS. distance, and the type of transport be- These tickets are usually avail- ery city, town, or village in Germany. This company services routes rang- ing used. On the DB network, tickets able in monthly or yearly terms, and Stops and stations may be serviced by ing from Weil der Stadt in the west for faster trains such as the Inter-City the yearly tickets, like many other The Citizen, May 14, 2015 GettinG Around Page 33

The German transit services operate mostly on an honor system, but riding the train without paying can be costly for those who are caught. Travelers who are unable to get a ticket before board- ing a train are advised to immediately seek out and speak to a train attendant instead of waiting for the attendant to approach and ask for a ticket. — Photo by Thinkstockphotos.com contracts, automatically renew unless form info sheet available from the VAT train. The 25 and 50 cards provide a explicitly canceled in writing. Most office, or be persistent and politely ask basic discount of 25 percent or 50 per- of the regions have an offer for unre- the agent to confer with a colleague cent respectively on all DB standard stricted travel in the entire network. (for more information on VAT forms fare ticket purchases. The 100 card of- The VVS offers an unlimited ‘netz’ see the article on page 16. fers unlimited travel throughout the ticket for about 180 Euros a month. Discounts at the national level in- entire DB and most of the regional DB, and VVS both take VAT forms, clude the Deutsche Bahn 25, 50 and 100 networks as well, but is pricey, coming though some of the customer service cards which are valid on all Deutsche in at roughly 4,000 Euros or more, de- agents may not be familiar with them, Bahn routes, as well as regional routes pending on selected options. The prices so it is a good idea to bring the VAT when serviced by a Deutsche Bahn for these vary based on choice of 1st or 2nd class seating, and discounts are available for certain people (students, elderly etc.). For detailed pricing infor- mation visit the DB website.

Navigating the transit systems At each train station or stop, and also at many local stations and stops, vending machines are available to purchase tickets. These machines can also be used to plan a route across a wide number of stations and chang- es. Usually, a travel itinerary can be printed out. This itinerary shows bus or train numbers, times, layover times, platforms the train will depart Automated ticket tellers (fahrkartenautomat) and arrive at, and other information offer tickets for purchase and can be used to With a touch screen interface and a wide variety of options, the ticket machines at most train for the entire route from point A to Z print out travel itineraries. Many have English stations not only sell tickets but also offer a wealth of information about schedules, delays and and all points in between. language interfaces, and some even accept services available. Travelers can even print up a travel itinerary free of charge.— Photo by Greg credit cards for purchases. — Photo by Greg Jones USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs — See TRANSPORT, Page 34 Jones USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs Page 34 GETTING AROUND The Citizen, May 14, 2015

TRANSPORT German Road Signs Continued from page 33 Also, transit line maps are avail- Road signs in Germany, and throughout Europe, di er signi cantly from those in the United States.  is chart able online for both regional and DB depicts the most common road signs and their meaning. Links to this chart online, and other resources for prepar- websites, and a travel itinerary can be ing for a USAREUR driver’s license can be found on Page 30. planned online at most of these web- sites as well. Finally, at most city main train sta- tions an information center is manned by customer service agents who can provide a variety of information on time tables, routes, itinerary planning, ticket o ers, and any current delays or disturbances. Many of these agents speak English and some are also able to provide ticket sales as well.

Mobile Mobility Embracing the mobile phone era, DB and several of the regional transit companies, including the VVS, o er mobile device friendly versions of their websites. DB has even gone the extra step and o ers a free downloadable app that provides full itinerary scheduling capability, and includes a virtual ticket purchasing option.  is app is available in English and can make navigating the DB and regional systems an easy task done on the  y.

The honor system  e entire DB network and most of the regional networks operate on the honor system. Travelers purchase tickets and step onto the train without a gate or an attendant checking the ticket upon entry. Many times travelers may travel some distance or time, or complete several trips without ever having their tickets veri ed. However, attendants do patrol the trains and check for tickets at various times and intervals, and the  nes for riding without a ticket can be very he y indeed. It is important for travel- ers to make sure they have valid tickets for each and every trip, no matter how short. Occasionally ticket machines may be inoperable or due to other cir- cumstances a ticket purchase may be impossible ahead of time. Travelers in this situation who  nd themselves on a train without the appropriate ticket are advised to immediately  nd the nearest train attendant and let them know the situation. In most cases on the DB and regional transit systems, the attendant can provide a ticket sale on the spot, and there is o en no  ne. However, those who just sit down and wait for the attendant to come and ask for tickets, or who try to play the chances and get caught, can be in for a nasty surprise as the  nes can be the equivalent of a double-priced ticket, which in some cases equates to a hun- dred euros or more. The Citizen, May 14, 2015 LIVING IN STUTTGART Page 35 GOOD TO KNOW…

USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs Offi ce Panzer Kaserne. Availability of Internet Bank. Payment of many German increased force protection mea- can vary widely depending on location. bills, and occasionally retail purchas- sures. Make sure to become familiar Life in Germany can be very di er- In larger cities, broadband access is es, are o en accomplished through with your organization’s policies and ent than in the U.S., and o en it’s the very common and compares to broad- a direct bank transfer system or follow them. little things that make the big di er- band access found in the U.S. In smaller “Überweisung.” Outgoing or incom- ence.  ese tips may help to ease some outlying villages, Internet access, if ing German transfers can be processed TIPPING IN GERMANY of those little daily challenges. available, can be much slower. If living through both SCU and Community Tipping of service personnel is o base, it is o en a good idea to look Bank, both of which are connected to handled di erently in Germany than APPLIANCES into the Internet access available when the German banking system. in the U.S. At restaurants and bars, Germany uses a 220-volt electrical choosing a location in which to live. a set-rate tip is not generally used. system, which means many appliances U.S. MAIL AND CUSTOMS Tipping in Germany is based on the from the U.S. may not work on the TELEVISION As a command-sponsored service quality of the service, and a good rule German electrical system. Electrical Finding English language pro- member or civilian employee, you of thumb is to round to the next even transformers are available that will gramming in Germany takes a little will get an Army Post O ce mail box, euro amount. For example, if the bill convert 220-volts to 110-volts, but e ort, but is far from impossible. which is part of the U.S. mail system, is € 14, a tip of about €1 for a total of even with these transformers, some In addition to the American Forces and is intended for your personal €15 might be appropriate. Also, tips appliances do not work properly. Network programming available, TKS, use and the use of your command- are usually given directly to the re- Microwaves do not work well, and located at Exchange, o ers cable televi- sponsored family members. Because ceiving person as part of the payment digital clocks do not keep proper time. sion services on base and to some o - it is part of the U.S. mail system, U.S. transaction, and are not le on the Exchange stores usually mark their base locations. German cable and sat- mailing rules apply and some things table. If paying with a credit card, be electrical items with 110-volts or dual ellite providers may o er some limited may not be mailed through the APO. sure to tell the server the full amount voltage. Also, using transformers tends programming in English, but many Prohibited items include Kinder eggs to be paid, including tip, as many to use more energy than using 220- o -base residents also look to online (a popular chocolate treat that has a credit card machines in Germany do volt or dual-voltage appliances. Some sources for streaming video program- toy surprise in it), alcohol, many nu- not provide a receipt that allows for a 220-volt appliances are available for ming. Be aware, because of country tritional supplements and medica- write-in gratuity. long term loan from the Furnishings copyright restrictions, some of the tions, and hazardous materials.  is Management O ce. U.S. based subscription online services list is not all inclusive, so check with EUROPEAN UNION may not work on German Internet your APO before shipping any ques- Germany is part of the European COMMISSARIES IN connections. Do your research before tionable items, and visit the U.S. Postal Union, which is a collection of STUTTGART signing up for an online video stream- Service website, www.usps.com. Also, European nations that have extensive Commissaries o ering a wide va- ing or movie download service. Also, as a service member, employee or fam- legal agreements with one another. riety of American brand name foods, be sure not to participate in any illegal ily member under the Status of Forces Travel across borders in Europe is fresh produce, beauty and health prod- downloading or uploading of copy- Agreement, you may be exempted usually not restricted, and is similar ucts and other groceries can be found righted material. from customs fees when import- to travel between states in the U.S., throughout the Stuttgart military ing items from the U.S., even when though anyone on leisure travel (not community.  e largest is found on COMMUNITY QUIET HOURS shipped through non-U.S. means. o cial orders) should be sure to have Patch Barracks. Most cities and villages have or-  ose considering importing items a tourist passport on them at all times. dinances concerning loud noises on for personal use not through the APO Service members should also be aware TELEPHONES AND certain days and times. In some ar- should check with the customs o ce of their organization’s policies on INTERNET eas these are enforceable laws, and in for more information. cross-border travel. A leave or pass Landlines and cell phones are both others, simply courtesy guidelines. status is o en required when crossing readily available throughout Germany Regardless of whether or not they CLOSED ON SUNDAYS borders. and are o ered by a variety of service are legally enforceable, they are con- Germany observes a “quiet day” on providers, as is Internet. Contracts are sidered a cultural norm to follow. Sundays. Most retailers, including gro- BICYCLING IN GERMANY usually initially two years and auto-  ough speci cs may vary from town cery stores and many times even fuel Germany is ranked the   h most matically renew unless cancelled well to town, a good general rule is to ob- stations and other conveniences, are bike-friendly nation in Europe by the in advance. Unless speci cally included serve quiet hours nightly from around closed on Sundays. In larger cities and European Cycling Federation (27 to- in the rate plan, all calls incur fees, even 8 or 9 p.m. until about 8 or 9 a.m. on the autobahns, fuel stations will of- tal nations ranked). Getting around local calls. Rate plans called  at rate Monday through Saturday, and all day ten be open, though may have limited by bike is safe and easy throughout plans may include local and national on Sunday. During these times, try to hours. Restaurants and some bakeries Germany and makes a great way to calls throughout the German landline keep loud noises to a minimum and may also be open on Sundays, but will stay healthy as well. Cycling paths are network. Cell phones in Germany are do not engage in activities that inher- o en have limited hours. abundant and well-marked. While available with a variety of rate plans for ently create loud noises, such as lawn Germany does not have a bicycle hel- outgoing calls, messages and data down- mowing, using power tools or playing WEAR OF UNIFORMS OFF met law, most U.S. installations do loads. Most incoming cellular calls do loud music. To  nd out the speci c or- BASE have a mandatory helmet policy for all not incur a charge for the receiver of the dinances in your town or village, visit Regulations and policies concern- cyclists. German law does require safe- call, but calling a cell phone from other the local government o ces. ing the wear of the uniform o base ty items such as lights, two brakes and cell phones, or landlines does incur a fee vary slightly from service to service, re ectors. For more information check unless included in a given  at rate plan. BANKING and sometimes among organizations the U.S. Army Garrison Schweinfurt Internet is available from many of the Banking services are o ered to the within a given service. Generally website at www.schweinfurt.army. major telephone or cable companies, as Stuttgart military community by both the rules are more restrictive here mil, which has information applicable well as TKS, located in the Exchange on Service Credit Union and Community in Europe than the U.S. because of throughout Germany. Page 36 LIVING IN STUTTGART The Citizen, May 14, 2015

FMWR Continued from Page 27

e business division works closely advertising,  nancial management, O en overlooked as a NAF sup- said Susan Brown, a sta member and with Army Lodging to provide  rst- supply and warehousing functions, in- port function is the Value Added Tax military spouse.“ e employees love class lodging facilities at both the Panzer ternal controls and property account- and Utility Tax Avoidance Program what they do, and collaborate their and Kelley Hotels, which normally op- ability, and information technology that provides tax relief for personal strengths and resources to provide erate with a 95 percent occupancy rate. support for 46 facilities, 249 comput- purchases and utilities, saving the amazing events, sometimes at the last ers and 62 point-of-sale sites and man- community approximately €4.5 mil- minute. It is incredible to see it come Army Community Service agement information-systems. Many lion last year. together from the inside.” Army Community Service provides of these areas may seem unglamorous, Family and MWR serves the com- resources for real-life solutions and pro- but they are necessary to ensure all munity. “I never knew just how much To nd out more about what Stuttgart motes successful military living, accord- of the programs and services operate Family and MWR does for the com- FMWR has to o er, visit their website at: ing to Sonia Greer, Exceptional Family without a hitch. munity until I started working here,” http://stuttgart.armymwr.com Member Program Manager. ACS provides assistance and educa- tion through Army Emergency Relief, Army Family Action Plan, Army Family Team Building, Volunteer Corps, Employment and Financial Readiness, Family Advocacy, Exceptional Family Member Services, Information, Referral and Follow-Up Program, Outreach Program, Soldier and Family Assistance Center, Military Life Consultants, Mobilization and Deployment Readiness and Relocation Readiness. “If you need assistance or a re- source for just about anything, ACS is there to help. In USAG Stuttgart, Army Community Service is the family cen- ter for all branches of the military” said Greer. ACS is located in Building 2915, Panzer Kaserne.

Child, Youth and School Services e largest division within Family and MWR is the Child, Youth and School Services Division. If you have a child from 6 weeks of age through 18, most likely they will engage with one or more of the services provided by CYS Services. From the child development centers to Strong Beginnings; part-day pre- school, school-age and middle school programs; Schools of Knowledge, Inspiration, Exploration and Skills Unlimited and youth sports, CYS Services provides accredited programs, education, and fun for the whole family. “We care for the children like they are our own so that parents can focus on the mission while they are at work,” said Jamie Ru ni, the CYS Services coordinator “Special a er-hours care is frequently provided so that parents can take a break to enjoy other activities tak- ing place on and o post — a happy bal- ance for everyone.”

Non-Appropriated Funds Support e Non-Appropriated Funds Support Division maintains the Family and MWR “machine” by providing overhead support in the way of mar- Fun for the whole family is the goal at most Family and Morale Welfare and Recreation events. From bouncy castles to sporting goods, Family and keting, commercial sponsorship and MWR tries to appeal to children of all ages. — Photo courtesy of USAG Stuttgart FMWR The Citizen, May 14, 2015 ServiceS Page 37 Red Cross offers community services, volunteer opportunities American Red Cross, Stuttgart International Disaster Inquiries The American Red Cross, found- Used to assist family members who ed in 1881 by Clara Barton, is a hu- have lost communication due to an manitarian organization, led by vol- international disaster. Availability of unteers, that provides relief to the service depends on the capacity of the victims of disasters and helps people Red Cross or Red Crescent national prevent, prepare for, and respond to society in the country where the disas- emergencies. ter occurs. The American Red Cross serves the public during the most difficult Volunteer Opportunities times of emergency and disaster; it In Stuttgart, volunteers constitute does this through services that are 98% of the total Red Cross workforce consistent with its congressional to carry out its work. Thousands of charter and the fundamental prin- adults, youth, young adults, nurses, and ciples of the International Red Cross many military family members deliver movement. The most recent version vital Red Cross services at installations, of the congressional charter, which military hospitals, clinics, libraries, and was adopted in May 2007, restates dependents’ schools, as well as chapters the traditional purposes of the or- that serve military families. Volunteers ganization which include giving re- ensure the Red Cross will be there to lief to and serving as a medium of help people save lives. communication between members Red Cross volunteers in the fol- of the American Armed Forces and lowing areas provide essential servic- their families and providing national es throughout the Stuttgart military and international disaster relief and community: mitigation. The American Red Cross Stuttgart A Red Cross instructor teaches a babysitting class, one of several classes offered by the • Health & Safety Volunteer Instructors Station, with over 200 volunteers, Stuttgart American Red Cross. — Photo courtesy of the Stuttgart American Red Cross. • Medical Clinic Volunteers provides the following services to the • Red Cross Office Volunteers Stuttgart military community: • Local Point of Contact Restoring Family Links • Dental Volunteers • Family Member affected by The American Red Cross Stuttgart • Dental Assistant Apprenticeship Emergency Communications emergency Station can assists in the following in- Program Services • DOB for family member ternational services by working with • Special Events American Red Cross communica- our national headquarters: • Veterinarian Clinic Volunteers tion services keep military personnel Additionally, the Red Cross can • Disaster Action Team Members in touch with their families following help facilitate financial assistance on Tracing Inquiries • Crochet Corner the death or serious illness of a fam- behalf of military aid societies. Used to locate family members • Wounded Warrior Project ily member or other important events, separated internationally by armed • Healing Arts such as the birth of a child. The Red Health and Safety Services conflict and other humanitarian situ- • Adaptive Sports Cross quickly sends these communica- For nearly a century, the ations. Also used to clarify or docu- • Water Safety tions on behalf of the family to mem- American Red Cross has prepared ment the fate of relatives missing • Youth Volunteers/ Red Cross Club bers of the U.S. Armed Forces serving people to save lives through health due to armed conflict; includes • PAWS anywhere in the world, including ships and safety education and training. Holocaust and WWII Tracing and • Newly introduced program in part- at sea, embassies and isolated military From first aid, adult, child and in- Documentation services. nership with the Patch Library that al- units. The information or verification fant CPR to babysitter’s training, lows beginning readers and struggling in a message assists the service mem- the American Red Cross prepared- Red Cross Messages readers to read to Red Cross Good ber’s commanding officer with making ness programs help people lead safer Used to send written messages Citizen Dogs to strengthen and im- a decision regarding emergency leave. and healthier lives. The Stuttgart between separated family members. prove their confidence. To ensure your family members are Red Cross conducts the following Used when the sender knows the lo- able to get a Red Cross message to your courses: cation of their family member but no In 2014, Red Cross volunteers command while you are stationed over- • Adult and Pediatric FA/CPR/AED other means of communication are provided 14,570 volunteer hours of seas, make sure they have the following (includes infant) available. Often used by families in community service. Case Workers ser- information about you, which they’ll • Citizen CPR refugee camps, by prisoners of war viced 577 Emergency Communication need to provide to the Red Cross in case • Scrubby Bear and other detainees. Messages. Health & Safety Instructors of an emergency message: • Babysitter’s Training w/ Pediatric (for taught 1139 students in our local • Full Name teens age 11-15) Health and Welfare Inquiries community. • Rank/Rating • Instructor Training classes (IT) Used to assist particularly vul- • Branch of Service nerable clients, including the el- For more information on getting in- • Social Security Number To register for classes, contact derly and ill, minor children and volved with Red Cross volunteer oppor- • DOB the Red Cross Center of Excellence persons in detention or prison, to tunities, contact the Red Cross at 431- • Military Address at DSN 467-1760 or Civ. 0980-283- reestablish communication with 2813 or Civ. 07031-15-2812. or email • Information about the deployed 1760, by email StuttgartPHSSCOE@ family members. For these cases [email protected] unit and the home base unit (for de- redcross.org. For information on how the family separation is not caused The American Red Cross office will ployed service members only) to self register, contact the Stuttgart by war, disaster or migration, be relocating from Bldg 2915 to Bldg • Verification Source i.e. name of hos- Red Cross (see contact info at the end but rather a family emergency or 2948 third floor on Panzer Kaserne. pital or funeral home of this article). vulnerability. (Next to Panzer Fitness Center) May 26. Page 38 ServiceS The Citizen, May 14, 2015

Religious worship services offered throughout the Stuttgart military community comprise a varied, multi-faith community. — Photo by S.J Grady, USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs Office Religious services for the Stuttgart community By Sgt. Nelson Venable Barracks (Building 115) and Panzer Christ and liturgical services. Family counseling USAG Stuttgart Religious Support Office Kaserne (Building 2940). The full schedule of services Confidential counseling services for Protestant services, including con- is available at the USAG Stuttgart families struggling with a wide variety of The Stuttgart military community temporary Christian and gospel wor- website at www.stuttgart.army.mil/ family issues are available at the Stuttgart is one of many faiths. The U.S. Army ship services, are offered on Sundays. services-rso.html. Family Life Center, adjacent to the Garrison Stuttgart Religious Support Catholic Mass is celebrated through- In addition to a wide variety of re- Panzer Chapel. To schedule an appoint- Office provides many different reli- out the week across the Stuttgart mili- ligious worship services, the RSO also ment, call 431-3030/civ. 07031-15-3030. gious services, from Protestant servic- tary community, while Jewish services organizes religious education activi- es to Catholic Mass to Jewish services. are held the first and third Friday of ties including Bible studies, children’s For more information on the RSO or dif- Chapels are located on Patch the month in the Panzer Chapel. The church, youth groups, vacation Bible ficult-to-find faith-based services, contact Barracks (Building 2305), Robinson RSO also offers Church of God in school, and more. the RSO at 431-3079/civ. 07031-15-3079. AFN offers hometown TV, radio programming overseas USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs Office (FM 102.3) broadcasts live Monday Receiving AFN Television through Friday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Programming Since 1943, the American Forces These broadcasts can also be heard Service members and families re- Network Europe has been providing on AFN 360. Visit AFN Stuttgart’s siding on base can get AFN through American service members, families website: http://stuttgart.afneurope. cable services offered by TKS. For and Department of Defense civilian net for more programming and con- more information on the services of- employees stationed in Europe with tact information, and to tune in to the fered, visit www.tkscable.com. the best of American radio and televi- station via AFN 360 online streaming Those residing off-base must houses and apartments rented to sion services. radio. have an AFN decoder and a satellite Americans come already equipped AFN Stuttgart regularly features dish to receive AFN programming. with satellite dishes and other AFN Stuttgart interviews and other special events The equipment is available at the equipment, and tenants may only The local AFN station, AFN with community leaders and organi- main exchange, and satellite dishes need to provide an AFN decoder. Stuttgart, broadcasts out of a new, zations throughout the area to bring and some of the equipment can also AFN decoders must be registered to state-of-the-art facility on Robinson important current information to its be found at local electronics retail- operate correctly. For more infor- Barracks and offers a variety of listeners. To engage with AFN direct- ers. Used decoders and equipment mation and setup instructions for live and pre-recorded program- ly, check out their facebook: www. are often sold by departing per- receiving AFN via satellite, check ming. AFN Stuttgart’s “The Eagle,” facebook.com/afnstuttgart. sonnel. Additionally, many of the out www.afneurope.net. The Citizen, May 14, 2015 Page 39 Have fun with the locals

Bicycle adventure days Sat, May 16 – Sun, May 17 Stuttgart, Schlossplatz The annual bicycle adventure days take part at the Schlossplatz in Stuttgart’s city center starting at 11 a.m. Bike fans can participate in guided tours, auctions and will have the chance to talk with experts about cycling in Stuttgart and the special equipment you may need. The event will feature live music. For more information in German see www.stuttgart.de.

EVENTS market and more will be provided. Children Stuttgart, Schlossplatz for a 24 hour ticket is €15 and with the can ride the ponies and take part in other The annual summer festival will take place STUTTCARD €12. 2 children up to 14 years Ludwigsburger Schlossfestspiele activities. For more info and the entire pro- at Stuttgart’s Schlossplatz and Ehrenhof of age free of charge if accompanied by an Fri, May 15 – Sat, Jul 25 gram see www.ludwigsburg.de from May 22 to May 25, staring with dif- adult. Each additional child is €10. For more Ludwigsburg, castle grounds ferent choirs at 7:30 p.m. The southwest- information go to www.stuttgart-tourist.de Experience the famous “Ludwigsburger Wine hike ern radio stations of Germany will host the Schlossfestspiele” in different locations Sun, May 17 event. Over the four days, programs for all CONCERT around the castle until July 24. Since 1932, Esslingen, Schenkenberg age groups will be provided. See concerts the most popular artists from genres like The wine hike in Esslingen on May 17 at 2 and comedy shows and experience cul- TOTO music, acting, dancing and literature various, either the Frauenkirchen in Esslin- tural events and parties all over the city. For Fri, May 29 perform every year. For more information, gen or at the Kelter in the center. You can more information in German and the entire Berlin, Tempodrome tickets and the entire program see stop at 6 different booths that will serve program see www.swr.de Toto is coming to Berlin on May 29. They www.schlossfestspiele.de wine that grow there. For more information are going on tour this year. This group has see www.weinwanderung.net/esslingen Festival of lights embarked on a legendary career that in- Culinary walks Sun, May 24 cludes a total of 17 albums and selling a Fri, May 15 International street music festival Bad Liebenzell, Kurpark total of 35 million copies worldwide. Don’t Stuttgart, Rotebühlplatz 25 Fri, May 22 – Sun, May 24 The festival of lights “Lichterfest” in Bad miss an extraordinary show. Hear songs If you are looking to enjoy a bit of culture Ludwigsburg, Blühendes Barock Liebenzell will take place on May 24 from from the past and new ones from their new then join the culinary walk in Stuttgart. The Come and celebrate the 12th anniversary 6 p.m. at the Kurpark. The event’s slogan album. The show starts at 8 p.m. Ticket culinary walk is offered from May 6 until of this special music festival in the park this year is “Safari-Feeling.” Visitors will get prices start at €60.50. For more informa- December 31, 2015. This tour will take you Blühendes Barock. See 40 international the feeling of being on vacation in the sa- tion go to www.totooffi cial.com through the streets of Stuttgart and to top musicians on twelve stages, each play- fari. Dance to music from the 60s, 70s and it off also includes a full meal. You will be ing 30 minutes. All participants can win 80s. Be astound by the reptile show with Limp Bizkit fi nding out some interesting facts about prize money up to €1500. If you would like alligators and pythons. Towards the end of Tue, Jun 2 Stuttgart’s specialties, its past and present. something got feed your stomach, try out the night the festival will conclude with a Spandau, Zitadelle A minimium of 10 participants per tour is the great culinary delights. For more infor- big fi rework’s display. For more information This American nu-metal band will be in required. Price is €58. For more information mation see www.streetmusicfestival.com see www.tourismus.bad-liebenzell.de. Berlin on June 2 at the Zitadelle Spandau. see www.stuttgart-tourist.de or call 0711 Get your tickets soon to join the party. Show 222 81 00 to reserve a spot. Ebersberg castle festival City tour starts at 7:30 p.m. Ticket price is €48.70. Fri, May 22 – Mon, May 25 Thu, May 28 For more info see www.eventim.de Horse market , Schloss Ebersberg Stuttgart, city center Fri, May 15 – Mon, May 18 The Ebersberg Schlossfest (castle festival) Do you want to see more of the city of Stutt- SPORTS Ludwigsburg, Marktplatz in Auenwald will take place over Whitsun gart but don’t want to drive your own car? The traditional horse market in Ludwigs- starting with a concert from the band My Try the city tour in Stuttgart. You can liter- Soccer burg is the oldest event in the city and Dear Fear at 8 p.m. Enjoy four days of ally hop on and hop off. From the months Sat, May 16 will take place from May 15 to May 18. parties, music, food and drinks at the fair- of April to October you can enjoy the tour Stuttgart, Mercedes Benz Arena The highlight will be the pageant where ground. For more information in German on a daily basis. This gives you the chance The Bundesliga team VfB Stuttgart is play- spruced up horses and adorned carriages see www.bv-ebersberg.de to see everything in your own way. Enjoy ing against Hamburger SV on May 16 in the will be voted on. Besides great horse shows top locations such as the Palace Square, Mercedes Benz Arena. The game will begin and tournaments, a traditional merchant SWR summer festival Linden Museum, Neckar-Käpt’n Riverboats at 3:30 p.m. For more information about market “Kramermarkt,” an arts and craft Fri, May 22 – Mon, May 25 and so much more. Ticket price per person the game or tickets go to www.vfb.de

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