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Your home away from Eating and drinking like a What to know if you get Caring for your pet over- home, page 7 local, page 10 pulled over, page 19 seas, page 26 Page 2 WELCOME TO STUTTGART The Citizen, 2019-2020 Welcome to the Stuttgart Military Community! Where community members say, “I’m Glad I Live Here!” U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart Coast Guard, Civilians and Local in o -duty hours and a great launch (USAG Stuttgart) is the provider and Nationals. pad to other parts of Europe, making General Garrison Ques- integrator of installation services, Along with Base Operations the Stuttgart joint assignment both a tions or Publicity programs and facilities to all units and Support services, the garrison provides challenging and exciting tour of duty Reques ts? combatant commands across the ve over 200 services to community combined with the adventure of living Click the Feedback button installations: Panzer Kaserne, Patch members on a daily basis ranging in Germany. on the USAG Stuttgart mobile Barracks, Kelley Barracks, Robinson from family and youth programs, to To assist in your preparation and app to email garrison PAO sta Barracks and Stuttgart Army Air eld. tness centers, to housing, and vehicle transition to the Stuttgart area, the at: usarmy.stuttgart.imcom- USAG Stuttgart has approximately services, ensuring the community's below links are provided in making europe.mbx.usag-stuttgart- 24,000 community members working well-being, safety and shelter. your move as smooth as possible [email protected] side by side as a talented team of e Greater Stuttgart area is to help you get the information you Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, beautiful with much to see and do need.
Mobile App: Search “USAG Stuttgart” in your Apple iTunes or Google Play store. Download the garrison app for the Follow “USAGarrisonStuttgart” shuttle bus schedule, quick contacts, appointments, things to do and more.
Offi cial Website: http://www.home.army.mil/stuttgart Follow “USAG_Stuttgart” Garrison SharePoint: Master Activities Calendar, Command Library and garrison information located under “Popular Pages” from the garrison website homepage (For CAC card users only, select email certi cate) Follow “USAG Stuttgart” for Community Event Photo Albums Free Monthly Print News on stands 1st ursday of each month • Content submission deadline: 15th of each month Daily O -Post Tra c Reports on AFN • Email the USAG Stuttgart Public Aff airs Offi ce (below) 102.3 FM Command Update – Wednesdays 7-8 Online News – Subscribe to the weekday email news recap at a.m. www.stuttgartcitizen.com Culture Corner – ursdays 8-9 a.m. Submit a suggestion or service review via ICE across the ve garrison installations feedback anonymously or to request People in need of emergency (Panzer Kaserne; Patch, Kelley and a direct response from a service response should contact the Military Robinson Barracks; and Stuttgart provider. Customers providing Police Desk at 0711-680-3102; or for Army Air Field), and comments contact information will receive repair issues, contact the Directorate about the quality of service provided responses within three business days. of Public Works (DPW) Service Order by teams or individuals. Every comment and suggestion is emergency maintenance line at It is important for the garrison read by the garrison command team. 0711-7228-6200. Plans, Analysis, Information & command team to be informed e garrison Operations (PAIO/S5) about positive experiences as well commander uses ICE as negative ones, and to know which comments to continuously Community members are employees should be singled out for improve services to encouraged to provide suggestions on exceptional service or additional the Stuttgart military improvements to garrison services, customer service training. community. feedback after receiving services that Submitting ICE comments is Submit an ICE comment need correction, recommendations an e ective and e cient way for via the garrison website or on how to better integrate services community members to provide USAG Stuttgart mobile app.
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The Citizen, 2019-2020 WELCOME TO STUTTGART Page 3 Things to know about Stuttgart military community USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs military personnel, civilians and A short distance away along percent of the family housing units, family members make up the gar- highway K1055, AKA “Frog Road” and 50 percent of the unaccompa- The U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart rison community working at Panzer because of the signs warning nied housing. is a joint service military communi- Kaserne, Patch Barracks, Kelley drivers to be aware of migratory Robinson Barracks, located in ty composed of five installations in Barracks, Robinson Barracks and frogs crossing the road, is Patch Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt, is pri- the greater Stuttgart metropolitan Stuttgart Army Airfield. Barracks in Stuttgart-Vaihingen. marily a residential installation. area. Panzer Kaserne, located in Patch is home to the U.S. European Together with Patch Barracks, it Stuttgart is in southwest Böblingen, is home to the garrison Command. The installation fea- has approximately 60 percent of Germany, in the state of Baden- headquarters and is where most in- tures Patch Middle School, the gar- the family housing and 50 per- Württemberg. There are 16 states and-out-processing tasks are per- rison’s main commissary, a gas sta- cent of the unaccompanied hous- in Germany, including three cit- formed. It is the location of Stuttgart tion and shoppette, movie theater, ing. It features Robinson Barracks ies which carry the same status as and Patch Elementary Schools and food court, car wash, Thrift Store Elementary School, a commissary, states. With a population of more Stuttgart High School. The garri- and other services. furniture store and broadcast stu- than 5.3 million in the region, son’s main Exchange, the Panzer Kelley Barracks in Stuttgart- dios for American Forces Network Stuttgart is the fourth largest met- Hotel and a small commissary are Möhringen is home to U.S. Africa Stuttgart. ropolitan area in the country. It is located here. Panzer Kaserne is also Command, the Stuttgart Legal Finally, Stuttgart Army Air eld in a thriving major German popula- where incoming personnel pick up Assistance Office, the award-win- Filderstadt is the home for the avia- tion center with a wide variety of their personally owned vehicles, ning Kelley Theatre, a commissary, tion arms of each respective com- industry and tourism. Its annual have them inspected and get them gas station, the Kelley Club and batant command, as well as the pri- Cannstatter Volksfest is the second registered; additionally, the Family a child development center. The mary platform for military cargo. It is largest beer festival in the world, af- & Morale, Welfare and Recreation’s more than 1,300 housing units at etched in history as one of the main ter Munich’s Oktoberfest. Auto Skills Center and the Exchange Panzer Kaserne and Kelley Barracks locations for aircraft used during the More than 20,000 U.S. Car Care Center are here. combined hold approximately 40 Berlin Airlift, 1948-1948. Page 4 In-Processing The Citizen, 2019-2020 In-processing made easy at Stuttgart CPF USAG Stuttgart Central Processing Facility
The Central Processing facility (CPF) is your one-stop shop in- processing center. Sponsors and personnel can register with in process before arrival using a CAC card (be sure to select your email certificate) via the garrison SharePoint portal link located under 'Popular Pages' from the garrison official website homepage. Newcomers will be scheduled for a rotating 10-day in-processing period to begin one or two duty days after arrival. Unit assigned sponsors should ensure all newly assigned military and civilian personnel report to the CPF by the day after arrival. Newcomers attend all community in-processing before being released. New personnel will not be assigned duties until CPF in processing requirements are completed, per AE Reg. 612-1.
Service Members: start required In-processing at CPF no later than the second day after arrival.
Civilians: report first to the Civilian Personnel Advisory Center Photo by Kevin S. Abel (CPAC), Bldg. 2948, Panzer Kaserne. The Central Processing Facility (CPF) located in building 2913 on Panzer Kaserne is where you will start your in- When CPAC processing is complete, processing to the Stuttgart Military Community. Also located in building 2913 is both on/off-post housing, transpor- civilian employees immediately tation, furnishings & appliances, and a German kantine. report to the CPF to complete the required in-processing before ITC1 briefings are conducted on and behavioral topics with the aim care. The Patch Medical Clinic does starting their new jobs. Tuesdays in the CPF classroom and of improving teamwork and provide not have after hours or emergency include; Antiterrorism, Passport/ methods to deal with stress. care, and the nearest military hospital 10-day In-processing includes SOFA, OPSEC, Garrison Command is Landstuhl, about three hours away critical mandatory briefings and brief, and several more. Drivers Training and Testing by car. approximately three scheduled ITC2 briefings are conducted availability is noted on your schedule. Both the Hospital Tour and the days that allow time to complete the on Thursdays in the Panzer Chapel All personnel assigned to Germany Host Nation Orientation tour have garrison in-processing checklist and and includes Family In-processing must have a USAREUR driver’s limited seating. You must sign up some unit in-processing. Locations (spouses and children are welcome, license before renting, driving or through the USAG Stuttgart App are on the schedules provided by the c). All ITC2 briefings are streamlined registering a vehicle on post. The or online through https://www. CPF staff. towards family members and Garrison Commander directed CPF stuttgartcitizen.com/appointments include TRICARE, Legal, Housing, staff to inform first termers to attend to reserve a seat. View the attendance Community Briefing is in the Transportation, and several more. the classroom orientation. Online policy. Note: the tour does not afternoon on your first or second day. Family in processing is held on testing is also available on the Joint operate on German Holidays. • Active Army personnel will Thursday's from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. at Knowledge Online site. Spouses of incoming personnel begin their afternoon briefings at the Panzer Chapel. Childcare onsite are welcome to attend any training 1 p.m. to settle any travel and PCS may also be offered (as available), Host Nation Orientation (HNO) and tours. Children under 18 are not vouchers with Army Finance. no sign up required to attend this is required and newcomers must sign allowed in classes unless otherwise • All other personnel will start at briefing. Topics included: Religious up online or via the USAG Stuttgart noted. 2:15 p.m. Support, Army Community Service, mobile app, under Appointments. Exceptional Family Member Army Community Service (ACS) Other mandatory briefings: Program, Family Advocacy Program, provides an overview of German Get started earlier • CPF overview of the schedule, in- Military Family Life Counselors, Child language and customs. Later a bus The CPF is located on Panzer processing checklist, and critical & Youth Services, School Liaison, trip includes tips on what to expect Kaserne Bldg. 2913 1st floor, information. Tricare, medical and dental, the in restaurants and how to operate open weekdays 8-11:50 a.m. • Mandatory training - two hours of Veterinarian Clinic, transportation, the local public transit systems. Bring and 12:50-4:30 p.m. DSN 596- SHARP/SAPR, ASAP, and Suicide housing and more. euros and wear comfortable walking 2599 or CIV. 07031-15-2599. Prevention. shoes (family members age 13 and Housing Office briefing is older may attend). Contact the CPF by email Note: CPF records attendance after required before you are seen by their at usarmy.stuttgart.id-europe. each mandatory training session and staff (contractors are not authorized Hospital Tour is optional. [email protected] to request provides it to the unit. to use housing services). TRICARE patient liaison hosts the in-processing information that tour to a few of the local German includes duty bus schedules, In-processing Training Center Resiliency Training is two days hospitals and brief which hospitals installation maps, drivers (ITC1 and ITC2) are two full days of of mandatory training that covers provide emergency services and training information and more. mandatory briefings. seven modules of organizational which provide what types specialty The Citizen, 2019-2020 Page 5 Page 6 Living in Stuttgart The Citizen, 2019-2020 Protective tips for house hunting off-post Officer, or G2 / hours of darkness). the dwelling. S2 about security • Check residence lighting, does • Good external lighting can pro- concerns within the residence have exterior light- vide additional security. selected area. ing / interior lighting. • Fences may deter theft and add • Conduct • Check entrance ways, hallways, privacy. a terrain walk of walkways, parking areas, el- • Consult with personnel within selected area, evators, stairwells, mail areas, your local housing office, se- look for signs of and laundry areas for adequate curity officials, and your local attempted break- lighting. antiterrorism officer prior to, ins on doors and during and when making a final
Graphic by Lightspring/Shutterstock.com by Graphic windows. What to do selection. • Does the • Ensure the dwelling has multi- neighborhood ple entry / exit doors to provide What not to do generally seem to emergency escape alternatives. • Don’t choose a dwelling near an be safe and well • Ensure all exterior doors have industrial zone, power plant, or kept, or does it dead-bolt type locks. other hazards i.e., flood zones in- look run down • Ensure all doors and frames are creases the likelihood of damage USAG Stuttgart Housing Office and unsafe (check residence dur- heavy and solidly constructed. due to fallout from man-made/ ing daylight hours and hours of • Ask if lock cylinders can be natural disaster. Prior to selecting a location darkness)? changed. • Don’t choose a dwelling located • Use an internet mapping tool • Ensure the entrance door has a on a dead-end street. It limits such as google maps to verify the Dwelling layout considerations peephole or intercom system. emergency entry and exit and selected location provides more • Overall look and appearance, veri- • Windows with grills, bars, or hor- could increase likelihood of than one entry/exit route. fy adequate general maintenance, izontal blinds installed provide house break-ins. • Determine availability of ade- such as no broken windows or greater security. • Avoid dwellings with unsecured quate, nearby parking. damaged doors. • Ensure windows can be secured underground parking. It can in- • Ensure there are no major indus- • If necessary, verify fire escapes / from the interior. crease the effect of vehicle borne trial areas within close proximity exits are available and functioning, • Built-in security alarm systems improvised explosive devices. of selected residence. and ensure they can be secured. can help deter break-ins. • Don’t choose a dwelling with • Ensure the dwelling has fire or obvious signs of forced entry or Safety and security question to ask Test lighting inside and out smoke detectors / alarms in- attempted forced entry, such as • Ask local security agencies, such • Check area lighting, are street stalled, and purchase fire extin- scratches on doors, putty around as Military Police, Antiterrorism lights installed (check during guishers if not already present in latches and window frames.
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FIND HUNDREDS OF PROPERTIES TO BUY OR RENT 24/7. PROPERTIES The Citizen, 2019-2020 Living in Stuttgart Page 7 Your home away from home USAG Stuttgart Housing Office uniformed members and optional for U.S. government civilians. One of the top things on the minds At the housing brief, civilian of the entire family during a permanent sponsors will receive a Pervin Estates change of station move is the new resi- customer routing form, and unit de- dence. Where will we live? How big will tail request form. After one business it be? What’s the neighborhood like? day, Pervin Estates will return the For those coming to Stuttgart, the landlord details by email. For the answers to these questions can vary initial request, the routing and detail widely. request forms are emailed to Pervin Approximately 30 percent of the Estates. All subsequent requests for Stuttgart military community lives in unit details will require the return the 1,300 on-base housing units, with of each comment card for each new the remaining 70 percent residing on landlord request listing. Comment the economy. cards are included in the unit detail On-post family housing units request form. throughout Stuttgart are stairwell apartments ranging from two to five Rental contract process bedrooms. They are located on Panzer Photo by Kevin S. Abel The USAG Stuttgart Housing Kaserne, Kelley, Robinson, and Patch The 1,300 family housing units available in USAG Stuttgart are stairwell Office-approved contract is a legal- Barracks. Most five bedroom units are apartments with two to five bedrooms that are spread throughout four of the ly-binding agreement between the located on Kelley Barracks. five installations. There are no housing units on Stuttgart Army Airfield. landlord and the tenant, and is in In-home amenities for on-base both English and in German. housing include a laundry room with general rule of thumb the areas closer overseas housing entitlements are list- The first step in this process is U.S. appliances for each unit, indi- to Stuttgart/Böblingen city center are ed on the Department of Defense over- when the prospective tenant submits vidual storage space, and 110 and 220- higher in rent. Those properties located seas allowance calculator webpage at a completed copy of the contract cov- volt outlets for both U.S. and German further out in the suburbs/countryside www.defensetravel.dod.mil. er sheet after the contract is signed appliances. tend to be lower in rent and larger in by the landlord or property manag- Community services include fit- size. Housing referral services er. This must be sent via official U.S. ness centers, a club for social events, Start finding your home by search- The Housing Referral Office offers government encrypted email to the elementary, middle and high schools, ing www.HOMES.mil, the military home-finding services to U.S. govern- housing office at usarmy.stuttgart.id- and libraries within walking distance. home finders’ tool — even here ment civilians and service members europe.mbx.dpw-hsg-off-post@mail. Upon receipt of permanent change in Europe. This site contains list- who are authorized to live off-post. mil to the attention of Pervin Estates of station orders, uniformed mem- ings of rental homes in and around Contractor personnel are not eligible and off-post housing. Make sure to bers and U.S. government civilians are Stuttgart, most within the school for housing referral services in accor- complete and send the cover sheet strongly encouraged to complete the zones, and all are free of realtor fees. dance with Army Regulation 420-1, as soon as possible; it guarantees that application for assignment to housing There are many home types in “Army Facilities Management.” the property will be removed from Department of Defense Form 1746. Germany. Apartments, penthouses, Pervin Estates is the housing re- HOMES.mil and becomes that much This is the official form used to create a maisonette apartments (which are ferral contractor. The office manages closer to being yours. The next step is customer housing record and is updat- two- floored apartments), townhouses, the HOMES.mil listings website and when the prospective tenant sched- ed within 48 hours after the customer duplexes and free-standing houses provides up to three escorted home ules a contract review with the hous- arrives in Stuttgart. can be found for rent, as well as large tours, home inspections and individ- ing office no later than four business For those living off-base, the variety homes or free-standing single houses ual counseling to discuss rental units days from the date the landlord signs of homes is nearly endless. Everything with multiple bathrooms, large yards found on HOMES.mil. the contract. from modern homes and apartments and five-plus bedrooms. Though these All homes listed on HOMES.mil “As soon as the landlord’s sig- with art nouveau architecture, to latter types of homes are harder to find, guarantee a furnished kitchen and light nature is on the contract, schedule centuries-old half-timber converted apartments, townhouses, and duplex- fixtures. Be aware that homes found on an appointment immediately,” said barns and everything in between are es are easier to find and are generally other home rental websites in Stuttgart Konrad Herzig, USAG Stuttgart hous- available here. While rental prices less expensive. may not include kitchen cabinets, ap- ing lead customer service counselor. throughout the area vary slightly, as a The cost of rent needs to align pliances or light fixtures and some re- A housing counselor can save the with the uni- quire payment of a realtor fee. customer time. “I wouldn’t wait un- Results – Guaranteed. At H&R Block, we formed mem- til the contract review appointment. stand behind our work. If we make a mistake, we will ber’s overseas On or off-post administrative Email the contract to the housing of- pay any additional interest and penalties. Plus, if the IRS should call you in for an audit, we will explain your audit notice and the documentation you housing al- steps fice in advance of the contract review need to provide, at no extra cost. We have experts on hand year around to help you. All prior lowance rate USAG Stuttgart offers two types appointment and if time permits a years can be done as well. and living of housing briefs to assist customers housing counselor will review the Can your tax services give the same Guarantee? quarters al- in finding the most suitable rental for contract,” said Herzig. lowance for their needs. Kurmarkerstr. 30 • 70569 Stuttgart-Vaihingen U.S. govern- The Central Processing Facility Personnel on TDY or deployment Tel: 0711-6 87 30 96 or 0711-120 76 24 • Email: [email protected] ment civilians (CPF) offers a newcomers brief that orders or the cost is mandatory for both uniformed In the absence of the sponsor, a of additional members and U.S. government civil- power of attorney is required for the 9 single family homes for TLA rent is an ians. The CPF housing brief provides housing office to approve a garrison 300 apartments out-of-pock- an overview of the housing office ser- off-post rental contract. For on-post Fully furnished with all amenities et expense. vices and highlights off-post housing housing services, copy of the spon- Financial processes. sor’s temporary duty order or de- English speaking Housing’s in- ployment order is required and the Tel. 0711-912 55 913 Credit cards accepted processing brief is a requirement for a power of attorney No deposit mail@ptm-offi ce.com one-on-one between is waived. For housing contact infor- www.ptm-apartments.com a housing counselor mation and a list of services, go to the HOMES FOR RENT and the uniformed USAG Stuttgart website at https:// www.stuttgartrealtors.com member. This brief home.army.mil/stuttgart and select Contact 0179- 39 36 835 is mandatory for the Housing Services Office. Page 8 Living in Stuttgart The Citizen, 2019-2020 Going green through recycling, ecolabels USAG Stuttgart Directorate of Public Works, uses four bins and groups recyclables (DPW), Environmental Division and paper together. Two green bins are used on a rotating schedule for “flat” and Figuring out how to sort “round” recyclables (including paper). trash, recycle and go green with Flat paper and recyclables includes environmentally friendly products in most normal paper products, books, Germany can be quite complicated magazines and similar items, as well with different color bins and eco-labels. Papier Restmuell Glas as flat plastics like plastic bags, and flat Germany has a very thorough pieces of plastic and Styrofoam. Round waste sorting system with up to five paper and recyclables includes plastic or six different categories of waste bottles, cans and similar products. For and practices that vary from county to a more detailed description, see the county, and occasionally from city to online recycling guide. city, so things can quickly get confusing. Sperrmüll or bulky trash is residual To help residents sort out all of the waste that is too big for the regular mess, U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart trash bin, but does not exceed a given offers an in-depth guide to recycling Graphic by Kevin S. Abel size. For example, in Böblingen, it that outlines specific procedures for Find out more about ecolabels. For the European ecolabel, visit http:// cannot exceed 2 meters by 1.2 meters all of the four major counties in the ec.europa.eu/environment/ecolabel/information-and-contacts.html; by .8 meters, and must weigh less than Stuttgart area and also on-post. This for the Blaue Engel, visit www.blauer-engel.de/en; Download the garri- 60 kilograms per piece. Mattresses, guide, along with the general overview son recycling handbooks at https://home.army.mil/stuttgart/index.php/ cupboards, bed frames, furniture, provided here, should arm most my-garrison/all-services/trash-recycling carpets, mirrors, suitcases, skis residents to recycle properly and help and surfboards are all examples of do their part to contribute to our host containers are available in all housing Although specific procedurescommon bulk trash items. nation’s impressive recycling efforts. areas, and the online guide details vary, most programs divide trash and One of the most common which items can and cannot go into recyclables into six categories: trash/ Ecolabels frustrations for Americans is having each container. rubbish, recyclables, paper, organic Ecolabels are official symbols placed a much smaller trash bin. However, Residents living off post should waste, glass and hazardous waste. on products designed to do less harm to this is often a frustration that does not note that bringing trash on post to There are differences in how trash the environment than similar products. have to be endured. Trash cans are dump is prohibited unless you are and recyclables are handled in the The next time you’re shopping for food, supposed to be based on family size taking hazardous materials such as four major Stuttgart-area counties— appliances, clothing, paint, etc., look for and are usually adequate as long as paint, cleaners, and lubricants to the the main difference being the various the one with ecolabel, Blaue Engle or recyclables and other trash are being Re-Use Center on Panzer Kaserne, bins and how items are sorted. Glass Energy Star logos. properly sorted. Larger families who Bldg. 2958. These items must be in their is handled much the same at various The European Ecolabel helps to find themselves constantly overfilling original container, unopened and not recycling points, while hazardous identify products and services that their trash bins should consider talking expired. materials and bulk trash have their have a reduced environmental impact to their landlords about getting larger For off-post residents, getting rid own, specific requirements. through their product life cycles. It is cans, although this may affect the of extra trash is not costly. In fact, it’s In Böblingen County, home to celebrating 25 years of helping Europe monthly trash fee and a landlord will sometimes free, but does take some Panzer Kaserne, there are four bins, be greener and more humane—in likely pass that cost on to the renter effort and coordination. Some areas all black, but with color-coded lids. A addition to not being harmful for the depending on the specifics of the have recycling centers and city dumps black lid is for trash, an orange lid is for Earth, clothing and textiles must be rental arrangement. Residents may where residents can take their trash, recyclables, a green lid is for organic assembled in safe and fair conditions. inquire for more information about a and almost all areas have procedures for and a blue lid is for paper. The city of The German “Blue Angel (Blauer larger trash can at local city offices, but residents to request pick-up of bulk trash Stuttgart uses three bins and the yellow Engel) eco-label is awarded to in most cases it will ultimately have to and other non-standard waste. These sack. A grey bin is for trash, a green bin products and services which, from a be the homeowner or landlord who pickups can be free of charge but are is for paper, a brown bin is for organic holistic point of view, are of benefit orders the larger bin. usually only offered a limited number waste and yellow bags are used for to the environment and meet high For on-post residents, things are of times per year. Contact the agency in recyclables. Yellow bags can be picked standards of serviceability, health and relatively simple. Clearly-labeled your area for more information. up at city halls. Ludwigsburg County occupational protection. Graphic by krkt/Shutterstock.com by Graphic The Citizen, 2019-2020 Page 9 Page 10 Living in germany The Citizen, 2019-2020 Eating and drinking like a local
USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs in some form with every of inter- large meal. Germans serve national The traditional German potatoes in every manner fare such manner of eating is to have imaginable, from mashed as Asian a big, hearty warm meal potatoes to potato salad) to and Indian at midday and have some potato pancakes and more. foods can bread, cheese and sausages Bread is served with be found as or cold cuts in the evening. most meals. A wide variety well. However, as times have of bread products make up Wine changed, so have habits. a large portion of the tradi- has been Restaurants offer a wide va- tional German diet. developed riety of options ranging from German regions pride to a high a simple bread plate to a full, themselves on certain art form in multicourse meal. foods or dishes. A signature Germany, Hearty German cuisine Swabian dish is maultas- and different usually focuses on a main chen, a layered pasta dish regions produce meat dish. Germans ate an similar to ravioli. It is larger a variety of wines, average of 1,154 grams of than ravioli and without to- many of which can be meat per week as of 2016, ac- mato sauce, and packed with enjoyed right at the vine- cording to the “Fleischatlas,” minced or smoked meat, yard. From red Dornfelder can or “Meat Atlas” report. While spinach, onions, herbs and to white Moselle, a German be much Photo by Alexander Raths/Shutterstock.com vegetarian dishes and prod- spices. Zwiebelrostbraten, wine can be found to please stronger than ucts are certainly available, a beef roast with sautéed most any palate. Stuttgart what many Americans are alcohol is readily available, the “wurst” is still king, espe- onions, is another popular takes pride in its wines. used to. There are very few so self-control and responsi- cially bratwurst. Add some Swabian dish. Some of Stuttgart’s vineyards laws limiting public con- ble consumption is the key. curry powder and ketchup, Schnitzel, served are located near Robinson sumption of alcohol, and Guten Appetit! and you’ve got the popular throughout Germany and Barracks, and it is the only currywurst. beyond, is usually served city in the country to have While bratwurst is cer- with french fries. Roasted its own municipal winery. tainly a common staple of meats and fish vary from Germany has long been German cuisine, there’s a region to region, mak- associated worldwide with lot more variety in German ing traveling throughout beer, and for good reason. food than that simple image Germany a culinary delight. Swabian breweries produce conveys. It is true that cer- Käsespätzle, a noodle and several great beers. In gen- tain universal elements of cheese dish, is not to be con- eral, German beer is typi- German food unite this na- fused with macaroni and cally a little stronger than Opening Hours tion of 16 proud states, each cheese. Rotisserie chicken is American beer, ranging Saturday from 12:00 pm boasting their own unique very popular, as are Turkish from around five percent to Sunday from 11:00 am Tuesday-Friday from 16:00 pm cuisine. But, from roasts to dishes like kebaps. as high as 16 percent alco- Mondays closed schnitzel, to breads, chees- As a centrally-located hol by volume. es and wine, the idea that European nation, Germany It is important to remem- Reservations 0711 63 39 66 40 German food is basic or sim- enjoys a wide variety of ber to enjoy alcohol respon- [email protected] ple is simply not accurate. foods from other nations. sibly in Germany. Drinking www.schlossturm-stuttgart.com To add to the solid heart- Italian, French and eastern and driving laws are very iness of a good meat dish, European restaurants are strict here, and many of the Traditional Bavarian/Swabian restaurant with over 300 seats... May it be a potatoes are usually served common, and other varieties alcoholic beverages offered nice quiet meal, birthday party or a larger scale event, Braustube Schloss- turm is the perfect location.
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Contact us at: facebook.com/USYSStuttgart http://bit.ly/USYSStuttgart [email protected] The Citizen, 2019-2020 Welcome to Stuttgart Page 11 Dining ideas for Stuttgart military community Hours are subject to change 6:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. a.m. - 7 p.m., and Sunday 9 Sundays 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Special services include a.m. - 8 p.m. bakery, custom cakes, deli, Kelley Barracks Subway: Monday to Friday, Burger King: Weekdays 7 German Kantine — Bldg. fresh and made-to-order Commissary — Bldg. 10:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. a.m. – 8 p.m.; Saturdays 8 2913 sandwiches to-go, rotisserie 3316 a.m. – 8 p.m., and Sundays German, Italian, chicken, lunchtime salad Custom cakes, fresh Hunt Brother Pizza - Kelley 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Breakfast is American Cuisine bar, and sushi. sandwiches to-go, lunchtime Express served until 10:30 a.m. Hours: Weekdays 7 a.m. – 2 Deli hours: Daily salad bar Open 7 days a week p.m. 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Charley’s: Monday to Exchange Roving Panzer Kaserne Saturday, 10:30 a.m. – 7 p.m., Irish Pub, Galaxy Bowling Exchange Food Court — Concession Commissary — Bldg. Sundays 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Entertainment Center — Bldg. 2330 Hours: Weekdays 11 a.m. – 6 2957 Bldg. 2998 p.m. Special service includes Popeye’s: Monday to Full service bar Burger King: Weekdays fresh sandwiches and sushi Thursday, 10:30 a.m. – 7 Hours: Tuesday to Thursday 7a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday and The Broadway Java Café to-go p.m., Fridays and Saturdays 6 – 10 p.m., and Fridays and Sunday 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. — Bldg. 3320 10:30 – 8 p.m., and Sundays Saturdays Coffee, cappuccino, latte, 1/10th Special Forces 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. 4 p.m. – midnight Taco Bell: Monday to hot chocolate and tea, as Group (Airborne) Dining Friday 10:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m., well as a delicious selection Facility Pizza Hut: Monday to Strike Zone Snack Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. of bagels, cakes and freshly Weekdays, breakfast 7 - 9 Saturday, 10:30 a.m. – 8 p.m., Bar, Galaxy Bowling - 7 p.m. baked cookies a.m., lunch 11:30 a.m. - 1 and 11 a.m. – 7 p.m., Sunday Entertainment Center — Monday to Friday p.m. Closed holidays and Bldg. 2998 Subway: Monday to 6:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. USAREUR training holidays. Sehne Bakery: Weekdays Salads, burgers, cheese Saturday 10:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. 7 a.m. – 7 p.m., Monday to steaks, chicken, hot dogs, German Kantine — Bldg. Main Exchange Food Friday, Saturdays 9 a.m. – 7 pizza, combo meals, and Sehne Bakery: Monday to 3362 Court — Bldg. 2903 p.m., Sundays 9 a.m. to 4 much more Friday 6:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., Weekdays from Bun D: Monday to Friday 10 p.m. Hours: Tuesday to Thursday Saturday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. and 11 a.m. – 10 p.m., Fridays Sunday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Starbucks: Weekdays 7 a.m. and Saturdays 11 a.m. – – 7 p.m., Saturdays 8 a.m. – 7 midnight, Sundays noon – 6 German Kantine — Bldg. p.m., Sundays 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. p.m. 2386 EVERY MONDAY EVERY THURSDAY German, American BIDDY’S TRIVIA QUIZ OPEN MIC NIGHT come on stage Roving concessions: Patch Barracks Cuisine bring your team EVERY FRIDAY Monday to Saturday Commissary — Bldg. Hours: Weekdays, 6:30 a.m. LIVE DJ pitcher dinkelacker 1,5l 11 a.m. – 7 p.m., 2350 – 1 p.m. EVERY TUESDAY only €10,50 PITCHER NIGHT EVERY SATURDAY EVERY WEDNESDAY THE PLACE TO BE BIDDY’S KARAOKE PARTY EVERY SUNDAY best party in town LIVE SPORTS pint guinness only €4,20
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CARS The Citizen, 2019-2020 shopping in germany Page 13 Learn to shop like a local USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs Fussgänger (pedestrian zone) offering along with recyclable paper bags costing rule of thumb if you are buying food, or a shopping experience that more than around 10-15 euro cents each. shopping in a store where most of the Shopping in Germany can be a very makes up for the lack of malls. Think of purchases would be below €100 is to positive experience and shoppers will them as large, open-air, cobble-stoned, Clothes be prepared to pay with cash. For stores find most of the same things that they’re mile-long shopping malls. Specialty Just like the weights and measure- where the average purchase is much used to back in the States. stores, restaurants and other services ments for groceries are metric, cloth- higher, ask if they take credit cards. Upon arrival in Stuttgart, shopping line these pedestrian streets, offering ing sizes in Germany are different to Many stores and restaurants will ac- is one of the first things many newcom- just about anything the average shopa- those in the U.S. It helps to know some cept a German variant of a debit card, ers like to do. However, Stuttgart mili- holic might desire. of the different clothing size systems. called a Girocard or EC (EuroCheque/ tary community members should be There are applications for smartphones Electronic Cash) card, even when they aware of some important differences. Groceries that can help with size conversion as do not take credit. They are also fre- Recently, grocery shopping in well as online resources, though the quently accepted at ticket machines Malls Germany has become a much more size conversions can vary significantly and parking meters. EC cards are One thing most Americans should convenient experience. Franchise gro- from brand to brand and even within connected to a customer’s bank ac- adjust to in Germany is the way in which cery stores that offer a full range of basic the same brand. While some clothing count and are secured with a chip and Germans shop. Most shops are smaller everyday grocery needs can be found now comes with tags that list both U.S. randomly-assigned PIN. They can be and in general, most towns have a cen- in towns (small villages may not have and European sizes, it’s important to be used across Europe and are available tral, downtown shopping district where these stores, but they’re usually found aware of the differences. Most clothing through a number of German banks most of the specialty stores are located. in a neighboring village or town). stores offer changing rooms, so the best as well as Service Credit Union on Larger department stores are gaining Grocery stores in Germany are laid practice is to always to try clothing on post. The credit union’s offering, called popularity in Germany, and at least one out similar to U.S. stores, and though the before purchasing it. V-Pay, is available to members for a set- or two can be found in most sizeable product names and some of the pack- up fee of $25, with renewal every three German cities. aging may be different, the basics are Cash and carry! years at $15. Sprawling shopping malls with doz- still the same. There is fresh produce, Cash is still much more widely used ens of shops, a food court and a movie canned goods, frozen foods, frozen in Germany than in the U.S. and many Returns theater like the kind that dot towns pizzas and breakfast cereals. German stores do not take credit/bank cards; Return policies are another area in across America are still somewhat products are measured using the metric those that do will sometimes require a which shopping has changed in recent rare in Germany, though they can be system. minimum purchase. years in Germany, but they are still a found in larger cities. There are several Most German grocery stores do not Many larger stores and other little different than in the U.S. Most large large shopping centers throughout the provide free bags at checkout, with cus- shopping venues, including grocery department stores will have return poli- Stuttgart area, including some as close tomers typically bringing their own reus- stores, are now accepting credit cards. cies, but these policies may be more re- as Sindelfingen and Böblingen. able ones. Each store will have inexpen- However, many smaller stores and inde- strictive than those that Americans are Most German cities have a sive reusable bags available for purchase, pendent restaurants still don’t. A good familiar with. Page 14 Living in Germany The Citizen, 2019-2020 Tips to ease into life in Germany USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs cordless telephones made for state- programming. Be aware, because of U.S. At restaurants and bars, a set- side use operate on frequency bands country copyright restrictions, some rate tip is not generally used. Tipping Germany is part of the European reserved only for emergency services of the U.S.-based subscription online in Germany is based on the qual- Union, a collection of European na- and other providers in Germany. The services may not work on German ity of the service, and a good rule of tions that have extensive legal agree- German telecommunications regula- Internet connections. Do your research thumb is to round to the next even ments with one another. Travel tor strictly enforces these rules, even before signing up for an online video euro amount. For example, if the bill across borders in Europe is usually within housing units on U.S. installa- streaming or movie download service. is € 14, a tip of about €1 for a total of not restricted and is similar to travel tions, and using unapproved devices Also, be sure not to participate in any €15 might be appropriate. Also, tips between U.S. states. However, anyone can result in hefty fines for violators as illegal downloading or uploading of are usually given directly to the re- on leisure travel (not official orders) well as problems for first responders. copyrighted material. ceiving person as part of the payment should have a tourist passport on You can check your device for specific transaction and are not left on the them at all times. Service members markings to determine whether it is Community quiet hours table. If paying with a credit card, be should also be aware of their orga- usable: there should be an FCC label, Most cities and villages have or- sure to tell the server the full amount nization’s policies on cross-border a C.E. marking, or both. If a C.E. mark- dinances concerning loud noises on to be paid (including tip) when hand- travel. A leave or pass status is often ing is present, the device can be used certain days and times. In some ar- ing the card over, as most credit card required when crossing borders. in Germany. However, if a device only eas these are enforceable laws, and machines in Germany do not provide Due to increased force protection has an FCC label, its use in Europe is in others, simply courtesy guide- a receipt that allows for a write-in measures, regulations and policies prohibited. lines. Regardless of whether or not gratuity. concerning the wear of the uniform Landlines and cell phones are both they are legally enforceable, they are off post are more restrictive in Europe readily available throughout Germany considered a cultural norm to fol- Commissaries than the U.S. Become familiar with and are offered by a variety of service low. Though specifics may vary from Commissary grocery stores are your organization’s policies and fol- providers, as is internet. Contracts are town to town, a good general rule is located on Panzer, Patch Kelley and low them. (usually) initially two years and auto- to observe quiet hours nightly from Robinson Barracks and operate 5-7 Personnel stationed in USAG matically renew unless cancelled well around 8 or 9 p.m. until about 8 or days per week, including Sunday Stuttgart are NOT authorized to wear in advance in writing. The Stuttgart 9 a.m. Monday through Saturday, with varying hours by location. For their uniform in public off-post out- Legal Office can assist with contract re- and all day on Sunday. During these information and hours by location, side of a vehicle. view prior to signing. Unless specifical- times, try to keep loud noises to a click the Commissary button on the ly included in the rate plan, all outgoing minimum and do not engage in ac- USAG Stuttgart mobile app. Electricity and communications calls incur fees, even local calls. Most tivities that inherently create loud Germany uses a 220-volt electrical incoming calls do not incur a charge for noises, such as lawn mowing, using Mail system which means many applianc- the recipient. Cell phones in Germany power tools or playing loud music. Your sponsor should have al- es from the U.S. require an electrical are available with a variety of rate plans To find out the specific ordinances in ready contacted the Community Mail transformer that will convert 220-volts for outgoing calls, messages and data your town, visit their local city web- Room (CMR) on post to secure an to 110-volts. However, some appli- downloads. Flat rate plans may include site or Facebook page. Army Post Office box for you. If not, ances won’t work properly, even with local and national calls throughout the Germany observes a quiet day on stop by the CMR to request a box and a transformer. Also, using transform- German landline network. Sundays. Most retailers, including official APO US mailing address on ers tends to use more energy than us- Internet is available from the tele- grocery stores and many times even arrival. ing 220-volt or dual-voltage appliances. phone or cable companies located fuel stations and other conveniences, Command-sponsored service Some 220-volt appliances are available in the Panzer Kaserne Exchange. are closed on Sundays. In larger cit- members and civilian employees will for long term loan from the Furnishings Availability of internet can vary widely ies and on the autobahns, fuel sta- get an Army Post Office mail box for Management Office. depending on location. In larger cities, tions will often be open, though may personal use. Because it is part of the It is important to check wire- broadband access is very common and have limited hours. Restaurants and U.S. mail system, U.S. mailing rules less devices brought from the U.S. compares to broadband access found some bakeries may also be open on apply and some things may not be to ensure they are legal for use in in the U.S. In smaller outlying villages, Sundays, but will often have limited mailed through the APO. Visit www. Germany. Many brands of baby moni- internet access, if available, can be hours. usps.com before shipping any ques- tors, remote control toys, and some much slower. If living off base, it is of- tionable items. Also, you may be ten a good idea to look into the internet Banking exempted from customs fees when access available when choosing a loca- Banking services are offered to importing items from the U.S., even tion in which to live. the Stuttgart military community when shipped through non-U.S. The American Forces Network by Service Credit Union and the means. Those considering importing (available through TKS located at the Community Bank. Payment of many items for personal use not through Exchange) offers English language German bills, and occasionally retail the APO should check with the cus- cable television services on base and purchases, are often accomplished toms office for more information. to some off-base locations. German through a direct bank transfer system Look for a range of voltage on your cable and satellite providers may offer (Überweisung). German transfers Community Mail Room/Package devices (instead of just 110V) to en- some limited programming in English, can be processed through both SCU Pick up Hours: sure they will work properly and but many off-base residents also look and Community Bank, both of which KELLEY BARRACKS CMR 423/489 safely in Germany. to online sources for streaming video are connected to the German bank- Location: Bldg. 3312 ing system. Open: Mon–Fri, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. There are also & 3:30–6 p.m. several mobile appli- cation options such PANZER KASERNE CMR 445 as Transferwise, that Location: Bldg. 2953 offer competitive ex- Open: Mon–Fri, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. change rates to assist & 3:30–6 p.m. community members in saving money when PATCH BARRACKS CMR 480 paying bills from a US Location: Bldg. 2325 to German IBAN. Open: Mon–Fri, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. & 3:30–6 p.m. Tipping Tipping is han- ROBINSON BARRACKS CMR 447 dled differently in Location: Bldg. 196 Germany than in the Open: Mon–Fri, 2:30–6 p.m. The Citizen, 2019-2020 LIVING IN GERMANY Page 15 Relocation Readiness Simplifi ed By Jeremy Plumley Closet which provides basic service bills, auto insurance, price grammar; no registration is required. ACS Coordinator, household goods for people who quotes, emails and for scheduling Additional language classes are Stuttgart Army Community Service have either shipped their household appointments on the German o ered for adults and children through goods to their next PCS location economy. Call or stop by ACS for an Parent Central Cervices, part of Relocating to a new duty location, or for those who are waiting to appointment. Stuttgart Family & MWR. whether it be stateside or in a foreign receive their shipment at their new In addition to the translation Army Community Service is country, can seem like a daunting duty location. ese goods include service, there is a free Host Nation committed to making the relocation task. Army Community Service basic kitchenware such as; plates, Orientation tour which is a one day process as smooth as possible for all (ACS) is here to assist you and make glasses, silverware, pots, pans, etc. event that provides an immersion personnel in Stuttgart! your transition from one location to Appliances such as co ee pots, into the German language and the next as simple as possible. Our microwaves, toasters and irons are culture, as well as an afternoon tour For more information on Relocation Readiness Program (RRP) available as well. For families with of downtown Böblingen and lunch relocating to Stuttgart and creating covers a variety of services to assist you young children there are strollers, at a local German restaurant. Signup a personalized checklist for various during the relocation process, and will high chairs, pack and plays and other online through the USAG Stuttgart tasks associated with moving, visit continue doing so even after arriving. items available to ensure no member mobile app. www.militaryonesource.mil. To of the family has to do without. Want to learn more? RRP o ers learn more about ACS services and Sponsorship e Lending Closet is available to two German language classes both programs, visit https://stuttgart. Having an assigned sponsor for all Active Duty Service Members of which are free and no registration armymwr.com or stop in to ACS incoming personnel and their families and their families as well as DOD is required. German Immersion class in Bldg. 2915, 2nd Floor, Panzer is crucial for a successful relocation. Civilians and contractors. To access provides coaching at various levels Kaserne, Mon-Fri, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. If Sponsors are the hub for important the lending closet, simply check in and participants will learn about the you’d like to schedule an information and being properly trained when you arrive with the front desk at German culture and language to appointment, call to sponsor others is an important ACS, Bldg. 2915 on Panzer Kaserne, make their time in Germany more DSN: 596-3362 responsibility. To ensure each assigned and provide a copy of PCS orders. enjoyable and ful lling. English or CIV. 09641- sponsor is fully prepared for their role, Items may be borrowed for up to 60 As A Second Language (ESL) 70-596- RRP o ers sponsorship training twice days. is also available for those 3362. each month at a set time and location. whose primary language Additional trainings are available German Language Translation & is something other than upon request. Spousal sponsorship is Immersion Services English. e class o ers training is also available by request. Sprechen sie Deutsch? If not, an immersion into the we have you covered! RRP provides American culture while Lending Closet German translation services for also learning the Another important service uno cial translation purposes such basics of English provided by RRP is the Lending as utility bills, phone bills, internet language and Graphic by garagestock/Shutterstock.com Page 16 GETTING AROUND The Citizen, 2019-2020 Duty shuttle bus services on post Logistic Readiness Center and or activity during designated Management, Acquisition and Use of DoD Non-Tactical Transportation O ce hours when justi ed by the and Use of Non-tactical Vehicles ridership. Check the schedule on Vehicles Stuttgart military community the USAG Stuttgart mobile app or Shuttle bus service will NOT members and ID cardholders are garrison SharePoint (CAC only, Space-available be provided from home to work reminded of the intended use and select your email certi cate). transportation on existing, areas for: regulations when riding the duty 2. Enlisted personnel traveling scheduled shuttle buses may be 1. O cers residing in Government shuttle bus. e shuttle is a privilege, between troop billets, places provided to these categories of quarters (bachelor o cer quarters intended primarily for transfers to of duty, and dining facilities, passengers: or family type) or in private and from the duty station of military if the commander determines 1. On-or o -duty military personnel quarters. and civilian personnel. Family that the travel is incident to the or DoD civilian employees. 2. Enlisted Soldiers residing with their members and other ID cardholders performance of duty. 2. Reserve and National Guard families in family type quarters, are able to use the service on a 3. DoD contractor personnel members. Government quarters converted space available bases. Review the conducting o cial defense 3. Dependents of active duty for this purpose, or private quarters. regulations listed below: business. personnel. 3. Scheduled activity bus service • DoD Manual 4500.36 4. Retirees. routes will not include housing, Shuttle bus service may be Acquisition, Management, 5. Visitors to the base (intra- recreational, or shopping areas provided for, on, or between and Use of DoD Non-Tactical installation only). unless such areas cannot be offi ces and places of duty for the Vehicles 6. In overseas areas, volunteers reasonably avoided in serving the transportation of: • AR 58-1 Management, of Type 2 – A liated Private authorized locations. 1. Military personnel and DoD Acquisition, and Use of Motor Organization, (USO etc.). • AR 58-1 Management, employees between o ces and Vehicles • DoD Manual 4500.36 Acquisition, and Use of Motor places of duty on the installations • AE Regulation 58-1 Acquisition, Management, Vehicles Getting a USAREUR license in Stuttgart Driver's Training/Testing Station Additionally, you cannot legally (DTTS), Stuttgart Logistics Readiness drive a rental car while you wait Center, 405th Army Field Support for your vehicle to arrive without a Brigade Europe and Africa USAREUR driver’s license. Obtaining this license is part of The U.S. Forces Certificate the Stuttgart garrison in-processing of License (Führerschein für at the Central Processing Facility, Privatfahrzeuge) allows service Bldg. 2913 on Panzer Kaserne. members, civilians and their fam- To get a USAREUR driver’s li- ily members to drive in Germany cense, personnel must take an ori- without going through the process entation class followed by a test of attaining a local driver’s license. about road-sign identification and It is also used as the basis for an a series of questions pertaining to International Driving Permit, which German and European traffic laws. allows you to hit the road through- The class/test is free, the fee for the out Europe and is required in many license is $20. Make an appoint- countries to rent a car. ment to take the class and drivers Germany is well-known for its test via the USAG Stuttgart mobile autobahn, similar to the U.S. in- app. Bring your overseas ID Card / terstate highway system. Incoming CAC, stateside license, all contact Graphic by davorana/Shutterstock.com personnel may be anxious to get information ( Unit, CMR, Phone behind the wheel and start zipping ). When driving in Germany, al- the sponsor’s USAREUR-plated around, but before they do, they ways carry your DOD ID Card and vehicle. Go to http://jko.jten.mil must know the rules. Anyone ar- USAREUR license. When driv- and enroll in the orientation riving on permanent change of sta- ing outside of Germany also bring Take the test online prior to PCS “USA-007 ,U.S. Forces Driver’s tion orders falls under the Status of your International Drivers License/ Personnel and family members Training Program for Europe,” Forces Agreement and must have a Permit and passport. may complete license training and followed by the test “USA- U.S. Army Europe (USAREUR) driv- take the exam prior to arrival. Family 007-B, U.S. Forces Driver’s er’s license to drive in Germany. Visitors driving USAREUR- members should use the DoD iden- Furthermore, an International plated vehicles ti cation number located on the Training Program for Europe- Driving Permit (IDP) is required to Visitors should get an interna- front of their ID cards to log on. e Final Course Exam.” drive in another country. To get an tional driver’s permit before arrival, online certi cation is valid for sixty IDP, go to the Driver’s Testing sta- then visit the garrison customs o ce days and must be valid upon arrival Wait two business days tion on Panzer Kaserne with your with the license, passport and the at the Drivers Testing O ce. (48 hours) and then come to address and USAREUR license. registration of the USAREUR-plated Family members must cre- the Driver’s Testing Training They will provide you with a form vehicle. Visitors without an inter- ate their own account Sponsored Station in Bldg. 2913 to be and direct you to the appropriate national driver’s permit must have Account Registration. Results on issued a POV license. town hall, where you can receive a their valid stateside driver’s license the sponsored account are not valid. German IDP. translated from a court approved ose coming into the community Without exception, personnel translator in Germany. e customs without a CAC card must wait until For information, contact and family members who intend o ce can then issue an exception to they are issued one on arrival to take DSN: 431-2007 or 596-2007/ on driving must obtain a USAREUR policy letter. e visitor must carry the test online or in person at Driver CIV. 07031-15-2007, or driver’s license. An IDP alone does the letter, passport, stateside license Testing. Make an appointment for 09641-70-596-2007. not give you authority to oper- translation or international driver’s driver testing on the USAG Stuttgart ate a USAREUR-plated vehicle. license whenever they are operating mobile app, Appointments. The Citizen, 2019-2020 Getting Around Page 17 Page 18 GETTING AROUND The Citizen, 2019-2020
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Driving on the roads in a foreign country where you don’t speak the language fluently can be nerve wracking enough. But imagine getting pulled over by police. That’s what happened last month when Tony Muñoz, a Department of the Army civilian living in Wiesbaden, was on his way back from a trip to the Netherlands. Muñoz was pulled over just across the border in Germany by an unmarked car that pulled in front of him and flashed signs that read “Polizei” and “Bitte folgen” (Please follow). He knew right away what to do and found a safe place to stop. Muñoz said the officers who pulled him over were very polite and spoke English. “They asked me a few general questions, such as where I live, where I had traveled to, how long I stayed in the Netherlands and if the car was mine or rented.” Photo by Kzenon/Shutterstock.com Police also searched Muñoz’s bag and looked in the trunk of his said, “I noticed they were already Law abiding drivers who are All police in Germany have car and underneath the hood. He after another car. To me this was pulled over by police in Germany their respective contacts at each followed their instructions and a reminder to always carry your should have no problems and will garrison, said Thomas Fink, was sent on his way. “As I made documents when going outside of likely be sent on their way promptly, Wiesbaden Police Directorate my way back to the Autobahn,” he Germany.” as was the case with Muñoz. But it Deputy Director. So Polizei will be pays to know what to expect and able to get in contact with Military what documents to have on hand to Police, if necessary. make the process go as smoothly as If a person identifies themselves possible, police said. as a police officer, but they are A lot of people see the blue dressed in civilian clothes, drivers lights and panic, said Sgt. Joseph can ask for identification to show Onessimo, a tra c o cer with the proof that they are who they say Directorate of Emergency Services. they are, Heinz said. Document checklist But police o cers want to emphasize The officer will then check the the importance of slowing down and driver for proper documents and focusing on safety. “We want people may do a quick inspection to ensure Any time Department of Defense to stop at the next possible safe that lights are working and that the location,” Onessimo said. driver is in possession of a safety personnel stationed here leave Germany Polizeihauptkommissar vest, warning triangle and first aid Stefan Heinz, an instructor at the kit, he said. in their POV, they should carry the HFPV (University for Police and “Keep the proper documents Administration) said that while with you in your car, and as long as following: getting pulled over in Germany is you follow the proper rules of the a bit different from the U.S., what road, there’s really nothing to be drivers should do once they stop worried about,” Onessimo said. Registration is the same; turn off the engine, Another thing to note about remain inside the vehicle, keep traffic stops in Germany is that U.S. Forces Certifi cate of License hands visible/on the steering wheel two officers typically ride in a car. and wait for instructions before One officer will communicate with (USAREUR license) looking for documents or taking the driver and the other will stand any action. watch to keep the situation secure Stateside driver’s license Polizei o cers will identify and may have a machine gun, Heinz themselves and state the reason for said. DoD ID card the tra c stop. It is important that Certain routes are known drivers let the o cer know right criminal routes, so drivers may be Passport with accompanying away if they do not understand pulled over simply for being on that German. e vast majority of route, he said. And police may use SOFA card or leave form o cers will be able to communicate drug- or money-sniffing dogs. in English, Heinz said. It may The thing to remember is that be helpful, however, to keep the when drivers cooperate, even if garrison military police phone they have violated a law, things will number on hand in the rare case that go much more smoothly, Fink said. Photo by Sashkin/Shutterstock.com communication is limited or a driver “Let police take the lead, relax and feels their rights are being violated. follow instructions.” Page 20 SCHOOLS The Citizen, 2019-2020 Get to know your School Liaison Offi cers By Joe Holder and Brian Pappas Elementary School. There are ad- School Liaison O cers ditional exemptions for some area hotels. Contact the School Liaison As School Liaison Officers, our Office for the most current infor- SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM goal is to help ease school-related mation. Also, remember to provide transitions for incoming families. the school an address update when We hope the information below you do find permanent housing. helps to point you in the right di- The first day of school for stu- All student meals are subsidized by rection, and we look forward to an- dents in grades 1-12 is August swering any questions that arise. 27th. The first day of school for the USDA. The rate of support varies by DoDEA schools in the Stuttgart kindergarten is September 4th or military community area in- 5th, depending on your child’s qualifying category. Free and reduced clude three elementary schools, school. one middle school, and one high Prior to the start of school, both applications are now completed online, school. Prior to your arrival, go parents and students will have the online at https://www.dodea.edu/ opportunity to attend student/par- making the process quick and easy. Only registration-process.cfm and com- ent orientations, receive tours and plete registration paperwork. class schedules. The school liaison one annual application per family is re- Once you arrive in Stuttgart, office and schools can provide the you must visit the school in person most up-to-date information, in- quired. Once you submit your online ap- to finalize the registration process. cluding school supply lists, upon The school will need a copy of as- request. plication, you will receive confi rmation signment orders, immunization re- Other schooling possibilities cords, physical address, birth cer- include homeschooling, German of application status, typically within tificate for grades K-2, and a sports schools, or International schools. physical for students to participate Please contact us directly if you are 24 hours. Your child’s lunch account in sports (parents can hand-carry interested in any of those options. school records in a sealed enve- If you have other questions or is automatically updated to refl ect the lope). If you do not have sealed concerns, or if there is anything school records, the school registrar that the School Liaison Office can free or reduced price status for the will request them from your child's do to help ease your transition to previous school. USAG Stuttgart, please do not hesi- remainder of the current school year. If you are temporarily staying tate to contact us. We look forward at Panzer Hotel, you can choose to hearing from you and will do to enroll your elementary age our best to connect you with your Applications must be made annually. child at either Stuttgart or Patch schools and community.
Robinson Barracks Elementary School: Robinson Barracks Ele- population of about 280 in kin- mentary School (RBES) opened dergarten through fth grade, in 1953 in a building that previ- with a sta of approximately 45 ously held a military hospital teachers and administrators. for U.S. forces. e school has RBES values strong commu- undergone several changes nity-school relationships that to its academic structure over are essential to high academic the years, alternating between achievement. It believes that an elementary school and an successful schools include par- elementary/middle school. ents and community members Renovations and moderniza- that are involved and support- tions occurred in the late 1980s ive. e community recognizes and early ‘90s. e school o ers the value of educational and the standard DoDEA curricu- extracurricular activities, and lum and provides extracurricu- RBES expects their students to lar activities. excel both inside and outside of e school educates a student the classroom.
Contact information Mailing address: Unit 30401, APO AE 09107 Website: http://www.dodea.edu/ RobinsonBarracksES/ Telephone: DSN: 430-9337 CIV: 0711-680-9337 Photos by Kevin S. Abel The Citizen, 2019-2020 SCHOOLS Page 21
Contact information Patch Middle School: Mailing address: Unit 30401, APO AE 09107 Patch Middle School is the only middle grades 6-8. Students have the opportunity to take school serving the Stuttgart military community, advanced classes in foreign languages and math- Telephone: with approximately 700 students and 65 sta ematics. is challenging and engaging curricu- members. lum ensures that the students of Patch MS are on DSN: 430-7191 Patch MS o ers a diverse set of classes. In ad- the path to be college and career ready. CIV: 0711-680-7191 dition to the core subjects of math, science, lan- Patch MS o ers varying extracurricular ac- guages and social studies, it o ers many classes tivities in art, astronauts, band, chess, debate, Website: http://www.dodea. in art, music and technology to students in drama, jazz, robotics and more. edu/PatchMS/
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Mailing address: Unit 30401, APO AE 09107
Telephone: DSN: 431-4900 CIV: 0703-115-4900
Website: http://www.dodea. edu/PatchES/
Patch Elementary School: Patch Elementary School PES o ers the standard DoDEA 2918 on Panzer Kaserne, PES serves once the new school project is (PES) prides itself on a very active K-5 curriculum, including a robust a student population of about 470 complete. Extracurricular activities Parent-Teacher Association and special needs program for both students with 75 teachers and include running, yearbook, art and School Advisory Committee, students with special needs, and administrators. robotics clubs, yoga, chorus, “Just and emphasizes the partnership gifted and talented students. e school is set to return to its Dance” and a student council. e between the school and parents. Temporarily located in Bldg. previous location on Patch Barracks school’s mascot is a stallion. Page 22 SCHOOLS The Citizen, 2019-2020
Stuttgart Elementary School: Stuttgart Elementary School teachers and administrators. programs that encourage parent programs, classroom volunteers, (SES), shares a new school complex SES believes in students, par- involvement and building a strong parents as resource persons in the on Panzer Kaserne with Stuttgart ents and community leaders work- parent-school partnership. Family classroom and parent chaperones High School. It has a student popu- ing together in partnership with nights, parent-teacher conferenc- are just a few of the ways it’s built an lation of about 600, with a sta of 70 teachers. e school supports es, parent advisory groups, awards e ective parent school partnership.
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Mailing address: Unit 30401, APO AE 09107
Telephone: DSN: 431-4100 CIV: 0703-115-4100
Website: http://www.dodea. edu/StuttgartES/
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Mailing address: Unit 30401, APO AE 09107
Telephone: DSN: 431-4000 CIV: 0703-115-4000
Website: http://www.dodea. edu/StuttgartHS/
Stuttgart High School: Stuttgart High School (SHS) at the highest average AP scores in etc.); German, French and Spanish program, as well as extracurricular Panzer Kaserne, serves a student DoDEA. SHS o ers a variety of the languages; computer courses; ne programs in football, golf, tennis, population of about 800 students following DoDEA curriculum cours- arts (humanities, band, art, chorus); cross-country running, volleyball, with 70 teachers and administrators. es: English (including AP and hon- history; business, career and techni- wrestling, basketball, ri e marks- e school reports that it has ors courses); mathematics (algebra cal electives; and other activities. manship, swimming, cheerleading, the largest number of Advanced through AP calculus); science (phys- e school has an active Junior track, soccer, baseball, softball and Placement (AP) courses o ered and ics, chemistry, anatomy, biology, Reserve O cer Training Corps military drill team. The Citizen, 2019-2020 PCS TIPS Page 23 Army G-4 offers tips to prepare for the peak moving season U.S. Army G-4 your priority. what can be brought to the next duty commercial moving company, but • Monitor how packers and movers station. all methods require full and empty Up to 60,000 household goods are performing. If you have a Rank, dependent status, and weight tickets. shipments for Soldiers, civilians and question, call the transportation sometimes location determine a Upon move completion, a Soldier family members are expected to be office. The Army is working to Soldier's weight allowance. Soldiers must submit receipts, weight tickets, moved this summer, and U.S. Army improve the HHG movement are responsible for staying within that and contracts. All paperwork must be Logistics, HQDA G-4, is providing process by increasing the number weight allowance. If the shipment dated after the published date of their some tips to help make your move less of quality assurance inspections. weight is close to their weight orders, or they will not be reimbursed. stressful. • Save the contact information for allowance, the Soldier, can request Additionally, taxes and insurance are the moving company and quality a reweigh at destination with the non-reimbursable for equipment Move planning and execution assurance inspectors. transportation office. rental contracts and receipts. Peak season for Permanent • Obtain a copy of the inventory and Professional books, papers, and As an incentive, the Soldier Change of Station begins May 15 and make sure to identify and annotate equipment, also known as pro-gear, is receives 95 percent of the maximum runs through Aug 31, with the busiest high-value items. defined by the Joint Travel Regulations amount that the government would weeks being May 15 through July 4. • A 24/7 U.S. Transportation as items needed for the performance pay to have the HHG moved. If it costs Soldiers, civilians and Families Command toll free hotline will of official duties. less for Soldiers to move personal should avoid moving around the be operational and published in The maximum weightproperty themselves, they will keep holidays and during the last week of May for Soldier and family HHG authorization for pro gear, regardless the difference. This incentive is based May and June, if possible. Avoiding problem resolution. of rank, is 2,000 pounds. Spouses on the weight that a Soldier transports, this timeframe will help prevent late may request an additional weight not to exceed their authorized weight pick-ups and changes to deliveries. Additional information and allowance up to 500 pounds if the pro allowance. Advanced planning and detailed tips can be found in "It's Your gear is required for employment or The PPM or DITY estimator tool, preparation is key to a successful Move" located at www.move.mil. community service. Pro gear does not found on www.move.mil, under the move. Upon receipt of orders, Soldiers include homeschooling supplies. helpful links section, calculates an should immediately create an account Storage of HHG A spouse's pro gear request must estimate of the maximum amount or login into Defense Personal After a Soldier's shipment arrives be submitted to the transportation that the government would pay to Property System, via www.move. at destination they are authorized office for approval before the have a member's HHG moved. mil; upload orders and complete all short term storage for 90 days. Short scheduled pick up. Before a Soldier's shipment applications for the move. term storage provides enough time pack and pick-up date, they should FINAL STEP The next step is to contact or visit to secure a new home. If necessary, a separate all their pro gear from HHG, Once any move is complete the transportation office to ensure all Soldier can request an additional 90 as it must be weighed separately and Soldiers should complete the on- preparatory steps were successful. By days through the transportation office. annotated on the inventory sheets. line customer satisfaction survey getting to the transportation office Long-term storage is authorized If a Soldier's HHG is not picked up to rate the moving company. The quickly, customers will have a better for overseas tours, retirement or or delivered on the agreed upon dates, survey rating results keep the moving chance of scheduling the move separations, and training courses that he/she can file an inconvenience companies accountable; it helps convenient for them. Scheduling are longer than 20 weeks. In some claim with the moving company for everyone in the moving process movers is done on a first come, cases single Soldiers and dual military out of pocket expense supported by - the Army, personal property first serve basis and during the couples can use long-term storage paid receipts. Soldiers can contact offices, moving companies, and peak season, there may be limited during a deployment. their transportation office forU.S. Transportation Command -- availability of packing and shipping additional information. improve the process for the Soldier dates. Move entitlements and Civilian. After logging in or creating an If conducting a first PCS move, Personally procured move — also A list of customer satisfaction account, service members can view moving to or from a foreign country, known as do-it-yourself move — survey scores for all moving customer satisfaction scores for or making a final retirement or not applicable for civilians companies are on the Defense moving companies. separation move, Soldiers must Soldiers must obtain PCS orders Personal Property System customer schedule a counseling appointment before they are authorized to conduct landing page, accessed via www. On the day of the move, Soldiers, with the transportation office to a PPM or DITY move. move.mil. civilians and families should do review entitlements. Before conducting a PPM or the following: The moving process begins with DITY move, Soldiers must receive To contact the USAG Stuttgart • Refrain from scheduling other orders, which identifies a Soldier's counseling and approval from their Logistics Readiness Center on Panzer activities during moving days, as entitlements based on their rank, transportation office. Soldiers will Kaserne, email: usarmy.stuttgart.405- the packing and moving process dependent status, basic information have the option of moving HHG [email protected] or call can take the entire day. Make it on their tour, and restrictions on with a POV, rental truck or hiring a DSN: 431-3338.
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Health care in Stuttgart explained
Photo by John Reese U.S. Army Dental Clinic on Panzer Kaserne
Stuttgart Army Health Clinic telehealth, and public health. is to provide dental treatment to service patients to host nation facilities, and e Stuttgart Army Health Clinic members. Other than active duty, such the Stuttgart Army Health Clinic main- e health system for service does not provide emergency services; as family members, retirees and others, tains relationships with an extensive members, retirees, civilians and their it relies on local German hospitals to are seen on a space-available basis. network of English-speaking provid- families in Germany consists of local provide emergency care. For this rea- e dental clinic provides gen- ers for specialty care on the German military community health services son, in case of an emergency, do not eral dentistry as well as specialty care economy. on Patch Barracks and Kelley Barracks, go to the Stuttgart clinic. Dial 112 from for pediatric dentistry, orthodontics, Tricare Prime bene ciaries should local host nation medical facilities a civilian phone to reach the German prosthodontics and periodontics. contact their primary care team for for inpatient and outpatient primary emergency services. From on-base Services in endodontics are limited at routine o -post referrals then contact and specialty care, and the Landstuhl DSN phones, dial 116 for the Military this time. Some oral surgery support is International S.O.S. (ISOS) to obtain Regional Medical Center (LRMC). Police desk. e MPs can then con- available at the clinic, but complex sur- authorization. Host nation treatment Upon arrival in Stuttgart, Tricare tact additional emergency services as gery is referred to LRMC. facilities may refuse to see Prime ben- bene ciaries must complete local en- needed. e Tricare Dental Plan was imple- e ciaries without ISOS authorization rollment during the healthcare in-pro- Care at the Patch and Kelley Clinic mented to assist with dental care for for routine care. ey should also no- cessing brief at the Central Processing is provided based on enrollment status. family members and retirees. It is avail- tify ISOS for all emergency care au- Facility. If not able to attend the brief, Service members and their command- able worldwide, both inside and out- thorization and billing issues. ISOS enrollment can also be completed at sponsored families have priority access side the continental United States. For can be reached by telephone at CIV the Tricare Service Center located at to the clinic. All Retirees not already more infor- the Patch Health Clinic. Civilians are enrolled with the clinic along with ci- mation, visit Modern Aesthetic also strongly encouraged to register at vilians, contractors and their families https://www. the clinic. Service members need to should check-in with the health clinic uccitdp.com in-process through Medical Readiness to determine if space is available for Dentistry to ensure all immunizations, periodic them to receive care. Host nation · Aesthetic Dentistry health examinations, etc., are up to e Kelley Clinic Annex o ers adult medical · TMJ/Facial Pain Treatment date. primary care, limited physical therapy, care · Certified Dental Hygienist e Stuttgart military community pharmacy re ll pick up services and For some · Preventive Care and is served by the Stuttgart Army Health limited Tricare services. services, pri- Periodontal Therapy Clinic on Patch Barracks, the Kelley mary care · Orthodontics/Invisalign Barracks clinic annex and the Stuttgart Dental Clinic providers · Implants Dental Clinic on Panzer Kaserne. e dental clinic’s primary mission may refer e health clinic provides NEW health care using the patient- opening in S centered medical home model tuttgart which is a team-based health care delivery model, led by a Dr. Charles A. Smith DDS, LVIF is an American trained physician, physician’s assis- dentist providing expert dental care with the newest and most tant, or nurse practitioner, that successful techniques to cover all your dental needs. Come see why patients travel from all over Europe to visit Dr. Smith for provides comprehensive and general dental care to smile makeovers. After many successful continuous medical care to years in Heidelberg, Dr. Smith has now opened a second office in patients. e services o ered Stuttgart. Please call to schedule your appointment. at the health clinic include: pri- mary care, pediatrics, behav- Charles-Lindbergh-Str. 11 · 71034 Böblingen ioral health, optometry, physi- Phone 0 70 31-2 05 60 62 · www.boeblingendental.com cal therapy, wellness center, The Citizen, 2019-2020 HEALTH Page 25
0800-5891599 (toll-free from Germany) nation patient liaisons should be able It o ers a wide variety of specialty receive advice that may not require an or Europe-wide at 0044-20-8762-8384 to assist if you are having di culties clinics and is a U.S. Level III Trauma in-person appointment. is system (international rates apply). communicating. Some German phy- Center veri ed by the American is a secured messaging system and is ose who are referred o -base sicians may not be in the habit of ex- College of Surgeons. Major surgeries, a great way to get lab results, prescrip- should be aware that host nation medi- plaining details to patients. ey will specialty services and most other ser- tion re lls or ask non-urgent medical cal clinics and hospitals have similar answer all questions when asked, but vices not available at the Stuttgart clin- questions. If you are out of re lls on standards of care as those in the U.S. sometimes do not volunteer all results ics are available at LRMC. Visiting the any of your medication, please know however, we may have culture di er- or information. Be sure to ask doctors specialty clinics at LRMC starts with a that your primary care manager may ences. For example, the general ap- about the treatment plan. referral from Stuttgart’s primary care want to see you in the clinic before proach to how pain is addressed after a German privacy standards may providers. placing a new order for medications. surgery can be quite di erent than the di er from what many Americans are care you are accustomed to in the U.S. used to, so please keep in mind that we Telehealth and online services ough many host nation doc- are in their country. Host nation physi- e Telehealth Program directly Tricare Online tors speak English, their sta may or cians may not always use a chaperone connects geographically separated Tricare Online o ers a way may not. If you do not speak German, when examining patients of the oppo- patients at U.S. Army Health Clinic for eligible patients to schedule take a bilingual dictionary with you site sex. Ask for a chaperone if you feel Stuttgart with specialty care provid- or cancel appointments at any or call Interpretation Services: e uncomfortable. ers at LRMC via the use of video-tele- time. Patients can even look Language Line has more than 700 Generally, there are no privacy conferencing. Patients can expect that at their lab results and submit di erent languages DSN 590-8255 or screens between beds. Do not wear advanced medical devices such as medical bills online. For more 0018005231786, they system will then transparent clothing. Take appropri- otoscopes, stethoscopes and general information go to the Tricare ask for your Client ID: 574003. ate clothing that allows you to remain exam cameras to be used if applicable. website at www.tricareonline. During rounds, junior physicians semi-dressed during an upper body is service can alleviate the need to com. Note: To use this service, often accompany attending physicians. exam. Patients may be asked to undress travel to LRMC while still receiving the you have to registrar and create is can make it di cult for patients while nursing sta is passing through same specialty care. You may initiate user ID and password. Patients to feel comfortable asking questions. the area. is is considered proper. a Telehealth referral by either obtain- are highly encouraged to Write down your questions. During Please be respectful of their standards ing a referral from a clinic provider or submit medical bills via www. rounds, it is appropriate time to ask if but do not hesitate to inform the sta if by self-referral. tricareonline.com the doctor has time to address all ques- you feel uncomfortable e Stuttgart health clinic uses Relay Health and tions especially if you are requesting the online “Relay Health System”, in appointment options for the hospital discharge, pain management, Landstuhl Regional Medical addition to online services o ered by Stuttgart Health Clinic are also or a question you need answered. If Center Tricare, to maximize the health care listed under Appointment in the doctor cannot answer at that time, LRMC is about a two-and-a-half- services provided. Relay Health is an the USAG Stuttgart mobile ask when the doctor can return. Host hour drive from the Stuttgart area. online messaging service that allows app. e Patient Liaison o ers patients to contact free a weekly Hospital Tour for their primary care newcomers. Sign up online or provider and ask through in processing. those questions, or
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Stuttgart Veterinary Treatment Facility
What will their life in Stuttgart will be like? Is there a good veterinarian there? Are there dog parks? Can pets go downtown, into public places, or travel with the family on vacation? For those with four-legged family members to consider, the following tips may make the transition easier for all involved, even the family pet.
Finding veterinary care providers Upon arrival to Stuttgart, nding suitable veterinary care is simple. e Stuttgart Veterinary Treatment Facility o ers space-available routine annual exams and services, dental and surgical procedures and over the counter pet health product sales. Service members, Department of Defense civilians and family mem- bers are authorized to bring their pets to the clinic. For some families, it is more convenient to have their pet seen at a host nation veterinary clin- ic. Here in Stuttgart, pet owners can nd several great clinics in the local Photo and graphic by Kevin S. Abel area, including 24-hour emergency The Stuttgart Veterinary Treatment Facility, located on Panzer Kaserne, offers space-available routine annual facilities, specialty hospitals where exams and vaccinations, sick call appointments, and dental and surgical services. pets can receive advanced diagnostic and surgical care, and some excellent pet. e list of breeds varies by city is passport allows the pet to EU pet passports are highly rec- general practice veterinary clinics. and state, so owners are encouraged move with the owner within ommended as they greatly simplify Many German veterinarians speak to contact their local German town most nations of the EU with the vacation travel process and help English, so there is no need to worry halls for additional information. ease. In most cases, trav- alleviate stress. A pet passport can about a language barrier disrupting a It is important for American per- elers will not need to only be obtained by visiting an pet’s medical care, and some also ac- sonnel to understand that tradition- see a veterinarian o -base veterinarian, how- cept the VAT form. ally, pets in Germany have a high for a health cer- ever, the Stuttgart VTF can In addition to veterinary clinics, level of obedience training. Many ti cate like the and will annotate, in Stuttgart also has a good selection of regular pet owners, not just hobby one needed them, exam dates boarding facilities, pet stores and dog pet-show competitors, take their dogs when and immuniza- groomers. to a number of extensive training ses- travel- tions received sions. Obedience training is o ered ing during an Know the rules by several local dog clubs and many appoint- Living with pets in Germany can of the members speak English. Pets ment. be a rewarding experience, as many are often expected to be as self-disci- local businesses allow well-behaved plined and quiet as a very well-be- dogs inside their establishments. haved child. An out of control Dogs are often allowed to ride on the pet is looked down upon in public transportation system at a dis- Germany. Additionally, counted fair. leash laws and other However, there are some laws pet-related ordnances - STUTTGART governing animal ownership that in Germany can be more might be new to people coming from extensive and vary from - USA the U.S. Certain breeds (for example, town-to-town or county-to- American Sta ordshire terriers and county. Again, the local German bull terriers) are completely banned town hall can be a good source of from entering Germany, and those information on local ordinances and attempting to import them can be pet clubs that o er training. ned or imprisoned while the ani- from mal can be deported or seized. Other Traveling with a pet the breeds are restricted, meaning that Pet owners looking to travel with U.S. to they are permitted to be in Germany, their pet while in Europe may be sur- Germany. As but special precautions could be re- prised to nd just how easy and fun it long as the pass- quired, such as the dog wearing a can be. Within the European Union, port is up-to-date muzzle when in public, undergoing an EU pet passport has been estab- and contains all of the temperament evaluation, or the own- lished that contains a brief history of necessary information, er may be required to take out a spe- a pet’s vaccination records and im- travelers can usually just get cial liability insurance policy on the portant lab work. in the car and go. The Citizen, 2019-2020 Page 27
- STUTTGART - USA Page 28 Living in germany The Citizen, 2019-2020 Understanding SOFA, your legal status Stuttgart Law Center
As a newly-arrived member to the community, it is important to understand your legal status in Germany and your protections. Service members, civilians and family members on military orders are governed by the NATO Status of Forces Agreement. Understanding how the SOFA affects you will make for a more enjoyable overseas tour, and perhaps prevent unpleasant, potentially costly mistakes.
NATO Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) The SOFA provides the basis for the legal status of military, U.S. civilian employees and depen- dents living in Germany on or- ders. Under an additional supple- mentary agreement, personnel in Germany also enjoy privileges not granted to others service members stationed elsewhere in Europe. These agreements affect status, en- try and departure from the host na- tion, military training within host nation territory, jurisdiction, law enforcement, taxation, import and export laws, driving privileges, em- ployment, mail, schooling, hous- ing and much more. Photo by Thinkstockphotos.com German law applies to service members, civilians, and families residing in Stuttgart, whether on- or off-post. German law applies to everyone two-year expiration. You must give hefty fines and court costs. In payment of the fines is highly Although the SOFA determines proper written notice to terminate Germany, if you flip someone off recommended. your legal status, it is important the contract; for example, if you or use aggressive language toward The U.S. Army in Europe ve- to understand that German law fail to give proper written notice someone else, you can be sued hicle registry records German traf- applies to U.S. personnel both on of termination leaving, you could and forced to pay what is known fic violations and assigns traffic and off base. U.S. installations are be on the hook for an extra year as “Schmerzensgeld” or “pain points. Drivers who get 12 or more not U.S. soil. Additionally, while of cellphone service after leaving money.” traffic points in a one-year period there are many similarities be- Germany. It is possible to send the In Germany, folding, locking- or 180 days, or and 18 or more in tween German and U.S. law, there notice with an effective date that blade knives and all knives with 2 years face a mandatory license are also many stark differences. is well in the future. For instance, a blade longer than 12cm (4.7 suspension under the Army in For example, spanking or paddling notice could be sent as early as a inches) are generally banned. For Europe Regulations. Those caught children as a means of punishment month after service begins, but more information, you can visit driving on a suspended license for disobedience is prohibited un- have an effective date that is two the German government’s English face a five-year revocation of driv- der German criminal law. German years in the future. translation of their weapons laws ing privileges. law considers it “physical punish- Finally, keep a copy of termina- at their website www.bmjv.de. ment,” which makes it tantamount tion notices and the company’s re- Click the top menu link for the Downloading Media Online to child abuse. German civil law sponse. Army Community Service English page, then scroll down German copyright laws are also differs quite a bit from what can help with proactively termi- and find the link to Translations of strictly enforced and our commu- most may be familiar with in the nating such services. An alterna- Statutes and Ordinances. The laws nity has seen a surge in demand U.S. Additionally, make sure you tive to signing a contract is to get a affecting knives are under WaffG, letters from law firms for illegal attend the Legal in-processing prepaid plan. or Weapons Act. If you choose to downloading of protected mate- brief offered weekly on Panzer carry a pocketknife, never carry it rial. Such demand letters can in- Kaserne at the Central Processing Host-Nation Relations to a local fest, large public gather- volve heavy fees or fines imposed Facility. A number of issues can be ings, places where alcohol is con- on those caught downloading or avoided with a little deference to sumed and where there will be a uploading media in violation of Contracts our German hosts and awareness police presence. German copyright laws. The best Too often, Americans sign of host-nation law. practice is not to engage in any il- German documents without prop- For instance, in German cul- Traffic laws legal downloading or uploading of erly reviewing them. ture, German citizens are encour- Speed cameras are much more copyrighted materials. When considering, for example, aged to report inappropriate be- common in Stuttgart and through- Those who receive a docu- a cellphone contract, don’t sign it havior parking in a no-parking out Germany than they are in the ment that appears to be a legal until someone who reads German area. If someone tells you that you U.S. Unfortunately, the Law Center notice concerning downloading reviews the documents, or if you are parked in the wrong spot, it lacks legal authority to assist driv- or uploading copyrighted materi- don’t understand your obligations. would behoove you to move; small ers who receive a speeding ticket als should contact the Law Center In Germany, many service con- confrontations combined with a or other traffic citation. We can, prior to responding to the letter. tracts automatically renew for one- language barrier quickly escalate, however, help translate the letter year increments after the initial resulting in police involvement, and explain the situation. 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The SOFA affords some very of dollars for alimony, child sup- say to a prospective landlord or re- nice tax breaks to personnel under port, division of marital assets, and altor when discussing a property. orders to be in Germany. Sharing legal fees. Former spouses could Once you find a place, note all Stuttgart these tax breaks with non-SOFA seek a court order for money, call preexisting damage on the inspec- protected persons are strictly pro- your commander to enforce a sep- tion sheet provided by the Housing Law Center hibited. Violations can cost a per- aration agreement, or any obliga- Office. Don’t rely on anyone else son their SOFA privileges, or worse, tion under military regulations to to note deficiencies. Anything you Location: Kelley Barracks, result in federal criminal convic- support families. Since the Law don’t annotate on your initial in- Bldg. 3312, 2nd Floor, Room 215 tions. Specifically, misuse of the Center cannot represent personnel spection will be attributed to you fuel ration system or VAT exemp- in divorces, you will have to seek when the time arrives for your de- Commercial Telephone: tion can create trouble very quick- services from a German attorney. parture date. You’ll be personally +49(0) 711-729-4152 / 2609 ly. Also, anything acquired under Your tour in Germany can be a responsible for repairs that aren’t the provisions of the SOFA at the very enjoyable experience; make notated on the initial inspection Exchange, commissary or tax-ex- the most of it by staying out of legal sheet. You can pay for the repairs Defense Switched Network empt purchases made with a VAT trouble. Know and respect the laws out your own pocket or from your (DSN) form, are for personal use and are and our German hosts. security deposit. It is critical to re- (314) 421-4152 / 2609 not allowed to be used in private member that renting property is a business ventures. Don’t allow Renting off-post quarters business transaction. Hours of operation: landlords to use VAT forms to repair Personnel must check-in at the Also, be careful when dealing Mon. - Wed., 9 a.m.-12 p.m.; or improve their property. Those Housing Services Office within with realtors. Realtors technically 1-4:30 p.m. interested in getting involved in a two days of arrival in Stuttgart and work for the potential renter seek- u. 1-4:30 p.m. personal business while overseas keep them informed of their hous- ing the property, but they are very under the SOFA are highly encour- ing search status at all times. familiar with the local landlords. Fri. 9 a.m.-12 p.m.; 1-2 p.m. aged to consult the Installation Those residing off-post must be Landlords often have more than Closed for lunch and U.S. Commercial Affairs Office. thorough and businesslike when one rental property and if their federal holidays and USAREUR establishing a contract and moving tenants are Americans, new ten- training holidays. SOFA and Marriage in. Landlord-tenant laws are very ants rotate through their prop- more. Marriage and divorce in different in Germany and are, in erties every two to three years. Germany can be quite different many ways, pro-landlord. Keep all This reality means realtors often You can read about the than the U.S. Marriage or divorce meetings with the landlord, at least take sides with the landlord dur- SOFA and the Supplemental documents are not easily trans- the initial ones, strictly business- ing landlord-tenant disputes. ferred or mutually applied be- like. One key difference between Additionally, there may be hefty Agreement at tween German authorities and var- U.S. landlord-tenant law and realtor fees associated with a https://www.state. ious states in the U.S. Any divorce, Germany landlord-tenant law is property. In almost all cases, re- gov/documents/ whether overseas or back in the that you can form an oral contract altor fees are not reimbursable. organization/111621.pdf U.S., can be very complicated and to rent property in Germany. This Check with the housing office be- could cost hundreds of thousands means you must watch what you fore contacting a realtor. travel and events for American Families
Event calendar • travel articles • movie schedules • tips • videos • recipes and more at MilitaryInGermany.com Page 30 LIVING IN GERMANY The Citizen, 2019-2020 Tax relief found under SOFA VAT/UTAP Office Stuttgart Family & MWR The UTAP office has established relationships Taxes in Germany can be with most of the regional much higher than in the U.S. service providers, and can However, service members, civilian help customers enroll in employees and family members the program. There is a fee who fall under the Status of Forces of $99 for enrollment. The Agreement are eligible for a variety application form should be of tax relief that can provide filled out ahead of time and significant savings. is available for download at http://stuttgart.armymwr. VAT com/europe/stuttgart/ The first and most common programs/utap. form of tax relief is from the tax known as Value Added Tax (VAT). VAT is imposed by Germany on a are more familiar with the forms. wide variety of goods bought or For retailers who have not used the sold in Germany. While amounts form before, the VAT Office offers can vary for certain items, most an information sheet in German retail goods are taxed at 19 percent. that explains the retailer’s use This tax is already calculated into of the form. VAT forms may be the advertised price of retail goods, purchased for $5 per NF-1 form, so the amount on the price tag and each sponsor may only have includes the tax, and is what most 10 open forms out at any one time. customers pay for the item at the register. Significant money can be VAT forms can’t be used for saved from the advertised price by costs related to buying or selling removing the VAT. real estate, or for the purchase of automobiles that will not be registered in the USAEUR vehicle Purchases €2,499 and below registration system. They also Photo by Kevin S. Abel can’t be used for any items used Value Added Tax forms are closed by turning in the white copy or dropping it For purchases less than €2,500 in a commercial activity (such as a off in the VAT boxes located inside the mail rooms. net price after removing the home business), long-term utility, VAT, a simple VAT form NF-1 is telephone and Internet contracts. item over €2,500, contact the VAT purchases should contact the VAT completed together by customer Office to start the process. These office for more information, prior to and the retailer, with the customer Purchases of €2,500 or more forms cannot be used after the making a purchase. keeping the pink and white pages purchase has been made or ordered, of the form and the retailer or For purchases of more than and in most cases, the purchase UTAP vendor keeps the remaining pages €2,499, consumers must get a NF-2 is actually made by the buyer in Some personnel are eligible of the form. Customers then VAT form. This form costs $65, and conjunction with the servicing VAT for relief from utility taxes through reconcile the forms by providing there are more restrictions and Office. the Utility Tax Avoidance Program. the white copy to the VAT office a process that must be followed Enrollment in this program may while keeping the pink copy for correctly or the consumer may end Family and Morale, Welfare and be mandatory for some personnel their own records. Retailers are not up not being able to get tax relief Recreation Services must actually be receiving housing or living quarters required to accept the form or offer for the purchase in question. Most named on the purchase documents allowances and can save enrollees tax relief, but many do. Typically, importantly, before making any (they may be listed as ‘FMWR significant money over the course retailers near military installations legal commitment to purchase an services’). Those considering large of several years.
Prohibited practices date, or date of invoice (A VAT activity is considered “trad- below €2,500. form must be obtained prior to ing in the commercial sector” • Using VAT forms for utilities or Use of VAT forms is a privilege initiating/ordering a service or and is illegal in conjunction telecommunication services extended to personnel under the buying an item). with tax relief, regardless of based on long-term contracts. SOFA, but while the program is • Splitting invoice amounts be- who buys the items or services • Making other purchases based on rules that were provided tween two or more un-priced offered. that are prohibited by AE to the US Forces by the German (NF-1) purchase orders to • Buying new or used automo- Regulation 215-6/USAFE Government authorities, there avoid using a priced (NF-2) biles from German vendors Instruction 34-102. are restrictions on the use of VAT purchase order for an amount for registration in the German • Returning VAT forms that are forms. To avoid losing VAT relief of €2,500 or more. (or other non-U.S. Forces) not completed properly (for privileges, avoid the following • Purchasing goods or services vehicle registration system example, amount in Box 4, sig- prohibited practices: that benefit ineligible persons. (Kfz-Zulassung). nature in Boxes 7 or 10, dates • Buying used automobiles, re- • Using VAT forms for costs re- in Boxes 8 or 11, Box 12, Box • Using an un-priced purchase pair parts or services for re- lated to buying or selling real 13). order (NF-1) for any amount of sale. This activity is considered estate. • Using an expired VAT form €2,500 or more. “trading in the commercial • Using VAT forms for construc- (VAT forms are valid for two • Using an un-priced (NF-1) or sector” and is illegal, regard- tion, renovation or home re- years from the date of pur- priced (NF-2) purchase order less of who buys the automo- pair costing €2,500 or more chase). Issue/expiration dates that has an issue date after the bile, parts or service. without IMCOM-Europe prior are identified in block 3, on the designated agent (customer) • Buying items for resale or oth- approval, and for unauthor- top-right side of the purchased “order date,” vendor’s delivery er commercial purposes. This ized repairs or renovations VAT form, (AE Form 215-6B). The Citizen, 2019-2020 Living in Germany Page 31 Emergency Response in Stuttgart By Holly DeCarlo-White number for all installations is and the Water Rescue Company Stuttgart Army Air Field (SAAF) USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs 112. However, Dörsam advises (Deutsche Lebens-Rettungs (and surrounding areas Filderstadt, community members to be aware Gesellschaft DLRG). Leinfelden-Echterdingen, etc.): The time necessary for local fire of the actual phone system used. Panzer Kaserne (and Esslingen County and medical personnel to respond For instance, 112 dialed from surrounding areas Sindelfingen, 112 calls are answered by the to calls from the Stuttgart military DSN-net connects to the USAG Leonberg, etc.): Böblingen County Esslingen County Joint Control community’s five geographically Stuttgart Fire Control Center, 112 112 calls are answered by the Center, located at the Esslingen dispersed installations is a dialed from a civilian landline Böblingen County Joint Control Fire Station. Response time criteria frequently asked question by or cell phone connects to the Center, located at the Böblingen is the same as for the Böblingen community members. respective host nation operations Fire Station. area. The City of Stuttgart mandates control centers (listed below). Panzer-Kaserne lies within the Stuttgart Golf Course in a 12-minute response time To reach USAG Stuttgart’s Fire jurisdiction of Böblingen County Kornwestheim (and surrounding for the first fire and technical Control, people must dial the full and Böblingen City. Unlike the areas Pattonville, Ludwigsburg) emergency vehicle to arrive once civilian emergency phone number City of Stuttgart, Böblingen, as well 112 calls are answered by the a call is received. The ambulance 0711-680-112. as the Esslingen and Ludwigsburg Ludwigsburg County Joint Control and emergency medical service Except for Robinson Barracks, Counties, do not have response Center. Response time criteria (EMS) has a different guideline all Stuttgart installations rely on time levels mandated by the city is the same as for the Böblingen to respond in 15 minutes within the USAG Stuttgart Fire Dept. for or county councils. They follow area. The first responding unit Baden-Württemberg. first response. Upon receipt of the the State of Baden-Wuerttemberg is the Kornwestheim Volunteer There are several factors that situational report, additional host guidelines. Fire Department, for EMS, the may increase the response time nation assets will be requested For technical emergencies Deutsches Rotes Kreuz DRK or throughout the Stuttgart area from for support immediately or or fire, rescue, accidents and Workers Samaritarian Association traffic, to prioritizing the severity simultaneously. hazardous materials, the response (Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund ASB). of the call if there are multiple USAG Stuttgart hosts annual time is 12 minutes for the first unit emergencies occurring in the force protection seminars to (one engine with nine firefighters) Be prepared same time-frame. Response time personally connect with host and 17 minutes for a full response Army Community Service offers is an ongoing discussion with nation first responders who serve of all necessary personnel. free classes and in-home safety local officials, according to Chief the military community. For medical emergencies, the checks through the New Parent Karl Dörsam, USAG Stuttgart Fire response time is 15 minutes for Support Program. Individualized Department. Response by installation area: the first advanced life support home visitation services can also According to statistics Patch, Kelley & Robinson ambulance and physician, with occur in an office, hospital or provided by USAG Stuttgart’s Fire Barracks: City of Stuttgart two minutes for dispatch and 10- community setting. Services are Department from host nation 112 will be answered by SIMOS, 13 minutes for units to prepare and also available outside normal emergency response partners, the city’s centralized emergency travel to the scene. duties hours so working parents from the time when the call is operations center. If host nation assets are can participate. Each NPSP home received at the control center until The response times and requested for support, response visitor has a master’s degree the EMS unit arrives, the goal is a 95 providers are the same for Patch, forces are response units from in social work or a Bachelor of percent success rate to uphold the Kelley and Robinson Barracks. Böblingen and Sindelfingen. Science in Nursing and is licensed mandated response times. Within Response forces are the City Fire Böblingen and Sindelfingen have to practice clinical social work, the City of Stuttgart, response time Department and the EMS providers: a small career firefighter unit marriage and family therapy, or for emergency physicians is at 95 German Red Cross (Deutsches that augments each other and nursing in a U.S. state. percent and for ambulances it is Rotes Kreuz DRK), Maltese is available during normal busi- The American Red Cross 94 percent; for the Böblingen area, Order (Malteser-Hilfsdienst ness hours. Addi tion al ly, Böb Stuttgart Station offers CPR classes responses fall at 92 percent for MHD), St. John Ambulance lingen, and Sindelfingen have for adults and children, and ambulances and 88.5 percent for (Johanniter Unfallhilfe JUH), volunteer units from in Böblingen babysitter training courses. Classes emergency physicians. Workers Samaritarian Association County communities, including fill up fast, call 07031 152812 to The Fire-Rescue-EMS quick-dial (Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund ASB), Leonberg. register. Winter Weather Advisories: On Post Road Conditions
USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs Office FM) during morning and installations, including bus routes, afternoon commute hours. Also are not assessed or reported on by When winter weather strikes, listen online using AFN 360: the MPs. the Installation Management afn360.afneurope.net The state of Baden-Württemberg Command Europe has resources to 4. Call the Weather and Road has a road advisories page available keep the community informed when Condition Hotline at DSN: 431- at: www.svz-bw.de, select: decisions are made that impact on- 3744/CIV. 07031-15-3744 for a Straßenwetter on the map key for post operations due to the weather. daily recorded update. local road conditions. 1. The status of all on post roads for Personnel of U.S. European Europe installations is linked on The Decision Making Process Command, U.S. Africa Command, the USAG Stuttgart mobile app. The decision to cancel or Special Operations Command The app is available in iTunes and close operations is made by the Europe or any other organizations Google Play stores. garrison commander after he/she should check with their individual 2. Throughout the business day has been informed of the current commands for information on work when conditions warrant a road conditions by the Directorate delays or early releases authorized change, notifications are posted of Emergency Services, based on by their leadership. www.svz-bw.de to the Stuttgart garrison Facebook Military Police patrols. Individual drivers should access Baden-Württemberg road condi- page. Military Police patrols access the safety of their travel routes tions advisories are available at: 3. Weather and trafficonly garrison installation roads. and should contact their chain of www.svz-bw.de, select: Straßen- announcements air on American Roads in the surrounding local command if they feel travel would wetter on the map key for local Forces Network Stuttgart (102.3 communities outside of the be unsafe. road conditions. Page 32 religious services The Citizen, 2019-2020 Where to Worship in USAG Stuttgart By Deputy Garrison Chaplain Luis V. Kruger, Jr. USAG Stuttgart Religious Support Office
One of the first questions Soldiers and family members want to know upon arrival to USAG Stuttgart is “Where can I worship?” The Religious Support Office (RSO) is committed to help you and your family grow in your faith while here. Whatever your religious background, our aim is for you and your family to find a place where you can deepen your spiritual walk, develop spiritual resiliency and make friends along the way. Several types of worship services are offered in four different locations at various times to provide options for you to attend. Many of our services offer childcare (ages 6 weeks to 5 years old) and children’s church programs. All of our child volunteers have cleared background checks to insure the safety of your children while being cared for. Small groups such as Protestant Women of the Chapel (PWOC), Catholic Women of the Chapel (CWOC), Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPs), Youth ministries, Men’s ministries and Photo by Kevin S. Abel many other ministries are also available to help you with your Chapels are located on Patch Barracks in Bldg. 2305, Robinson Barracks in Bldg. 115 and Pan- spiritual growth. zer Kaserne in Bldg. 2940. Most of our ministry support comes from our volunteers. The RSO manages one of the largest volunteer organizations on the installation. If you have a desire to volunteer, there’s a Protestant Services (Sundays) place for you. Our Family Life Chaplain is a trained pastoral counselor 08:30 a.m. @ Panzer Liturgical Bldg. 2940 who works to help Soldiers, family members, and civilians 10:00 a.m. @ RB General Bldg. 115 & 116 through various counseling techniques and marriage 10:30 a.m. @ Panzer Chapel Next Bldg. 2940 retreats. The Family Life Chaplain has a Master’s degree in 11:00 a.m. @ Patch Collective Protestant Bldg. 2304 Marriage and Family Therapy. All counseling is confidential. Whether it’s a worship experience, small group 12:30 p.m. @ Panzer Gospel Service Bldg. 2940 fellowship, volunteering, or counseling that you seek, we encourage you and your family to take advantage of what the RSO offers here at USAG Stuttgart. Join us this week in Catholic Services one of our worship services and participate in our exciting religious programs. Sunday 09:00 a.m. @ Patch For further information or questions you may have, contact 12:00 p.m. @ RB our office at DSN: 596-3079/CIV. 07031-15-3079 or email at 17:00 p.m. @ Patch [email protected].
You are important at: Monday International Baptist Church of Stuttgart 11:00 a.m. @ Panzer Chapel, Adoration and Mass Worship Service Sunday - 0930 & 1130 Tuesday Full Sunday School - 0930 & 1130 11:45 a.m. @ Patch Chapel, Mass AWANA Sunday - 1630 Other Opportunities: Wednesday Small Group & Bible Studies Men’s, Women’s & Young Adult Ministries 11:45 a.m. @ Kelley Theater, Mass Youth & Student Ministries
Untere Waldplätze 38 • 70569 Stuttgart-Vaihingen Thursday (across the street from Patch) 11:45 a.m. @ Patch Chapel, Mass www.ibcstuttgart.de • 0711 - 687 - 4365
Saturday 16:15 p.m. @ Panzer Chapel, Reconciliation 17:00 p.m. @ Panzer Chapel Mass
Jewish Service - Panzer Chapel 6:00 p.m. @ Panzer Bldg. #2940 (small side Chapel. Enter from Bowling Center side)
Muslim Salat (Prayers) Call 07031-15-3079 for information. The Citizen, 2019-2020 Living in germany Page 33 FAQ: How to apply for jobs at USAG Stuttgart U.S. Citizens specialized programs. Must be 18 Consult the Office of Personnel volunteers of all service branches All Federal job opportunities, years old or older. Management website, speak with and civilians with registration including positions at schools and Employee Readiness counselors in the Volunteer Management commissaries within the garrison in Call DSN: 430-6281/civ. 0711- at ACS or contact the Civilian Information System (VMIS) which Stuttgart are posted at USAJOBS.gov. 680-6281 or email stuttgartcys@ Personnel Advisory Center (CPAC) tracks volunteer hours for individual Free Employment Readiness googlemail.com. for questions and clarification. resume use, volunteer service medals classes are available for all U.S. Examples: preference can only be and the annual volunteer recognition Department of Defense ID Youth Sports Officials Paid used once to obtain a job. ceremony. cardholders at Army Community & Volunteer Opportunities: No Service (ACS) on Panzer Kaserne experience needed for the following Non-U.S. Citizens For information on volunteer to help prepare federal and private sports: football, soccer, baseball, Apply at the Civilian Personnel opportunities within USAG Stuttgart sector resumes, public speaking softball, volleyball, wrestling and website: https://wu.acpol.army.mil/ call DSN: 431-3362/civ. 07031-15- and presentation skills, and basketball. Must be at least 18 years eur/employment/ln 3362 or stop by ACS, Building 2915, dressing for success. Contact ACS of age to become a contract official, Panzer Kaserne. for the schedule, visit: https:// or 15 or older to volunteer. Contractors stuttgart.armymwr.com/programs/ There is not one website for Other organizations that army-community-service Contact CYS Sports to register for contract opportunities. Each must be contacted separately for the next Officials Clinic at DSN: 431- contract company must be contacted employment opportunities: Family & MWR is always 2616/civ. 07031-15-2616 or DSN: 430- separately. The garrison does not • AAFES in need of Child and Youth 5606/civ. 0711-680-5606. forward applications for contract • Private Organizations such as Program Assistants: Nonappro positions. the USO, Red Cross, Stuttgart priated Fund (NAF) positions are Adult Fitness Instructors & Community Spouse Club Patch open to all qualified candidates Personal Trainers: Contact DSN: Internships Thrift Shop and more. eligible for appointment under U.S. 430-6491/civ. 0711-680-6491 or Visit Stuttgartcitizen.com, • Banks – Service Credit Union employment conditions. Visit the any on-post fitness center for more search internship for a full listing of • Universities within the Panzer USAJOBS link information. programs. Education Center SKIES Unlimited Youth • Central Texas College Instructors: Seeking qualified Overseas Spouse Employment: Volunteer Opportunities • University of Maryland University instructors to teach piano, voice, Be aware of overseas hiring Volunteer opportunities are College dance (pop/hip hop), art, swimming, preference rules and regulations published at Army Community • University of Oklahoma martial arts, speech therapy, foreign that may differ from the U.S. Service (ACS) and through Army • Embry-Riddle Aeronautical languages or other child/youth when applying for opportunities. OneSource. ACS can assist new University
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In March 2018, the Scientology Network went live, making it After a delicious buffet, everyone in attendance gathered in accessible to tens of millions of households across the United the Church’s auditorium where the countdown of Season 3 States and hundreds of millions more worldwide over the began. internet (www.scientology.tv). “It is very inspiring to watch this TV channel as it shows Scien- In April Season 3 of the Scientology Network was launched tology for what it is – a friendly, energetic and very interesting planetwide! The Church of Scientology in Stuttgart, located religion. It shows one what gets done inside a Church of Scien- right across the Milaneo shopping mall in downtown Stutt- tology, it shows how people have changed their lives to the better, gart, held a large get-together to celebrate this special event. and how Scientology helps the community. Every time I watch A lot of Scientologists, both new and old, gathered in the the Scientology TV, I come out feeling better – and I can’t say the Church’s auditorium yesterday for this occasion. same for all other TV channels out there. The Scientology TV is really worth watching!” A new Scientologist who attended the event was interviewed, and had the following to say about it: “I was invited to this “Being here at this event, I had the opportunity to meet a lot of special celebration in the local Church of Scientology. Not only is other Scientologists. I found each one of them to be very friendly Scientology the youngest and fastest growing religion of the 21st and open. I had lots of fun this evening and enjoyed being in the century, but in March 2018 they also released their very own TV Church’s beautiful center here in Stuttgart. Thank you!” Channel! That impressed me a lot.” The Church of Scientology Stuttgart is open to anyone. “I’ve been avidly watching the first and second seasons – I like Contact Details the series Meet a Scientologist the most. To see the stories of such Address: Heilbronner Straße 67-69, 70191 Stuttgart pleasant, hard-working and creative personalities is quite inspir- Opening hours: Mon-Fri 10:00-22:00 / Sat-Sun 10:00-18:00 ing. After seeing everything of the first two seasons, I was eagerly TV-Channel: www.scientology.tv waiting for Season 3. Advertisement Page 34 Getting Around The Citizen, 2019-2020 Getting around via public transportation in Germany
Photo and graphics by Kevin S. Abel The German transit system service is a vast, extensive network of stations that are accessible, most within walking distance, of almost everywhere within the Stuttgart area. S-Bahn trains are for short-distance and express service within a region and available near most Stuttgart Military Installations.
USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs purchase. An email receipt is also au- onto the train without a gate or an be inoperable, so aside from using tomatically sent to you as an alternate attendant checking the ticket upon the mobile app, buy some of the four- Public transport is the ideal way proof of purchase including the bar- entry. Passengers with paper tickets pass paper tickets in advance to keep to travel in Germany and throughout code. Once the ticket is downloaded must stamp their ticket on the train on hand, especially when visitors are Europe. The German transit system to your phone, you will not need a when using U-Bahn local transit, or in town. They are good unstamped for is composed of a vast network of sta- data connection to retrieve it; just at the station platform or entrance to one year and transferable to anyone. tions that are accessible, most within be sure to keep your phone charged the train station when taking S-Bahn walking distance, almost everywhere while you’re on the train. or regional trains. Not having a valid Deutsche Bahn (DB) operates the within the Stuttgart area and beyond. ticket will result in fines. national rail service. You can book For ticketing information on local long distance travel through a Bahn Employee Discount Program and regional trains, ticket machines Conductors periodically check for office using a VAT tax form, or online All personnel working in USAG are available at each station stop to tickets and the fines for riding with- without a VAT form. DB operates sev- Stuttgart are eligible for a dis- purchase a paper ticket. While some out a ticket can be very hefty. It is eral levels of rail service ranging from counted annual public transit pass. have a touch screen interface, many important for travelers to make sure local commuter trains to express Instructions to apply are available older platform machines have codes they have valid tickets for each and trains that cross the country in a mat- on stuttgartcitizen.com, search pub- to enter in to determine your zone every trip, no matter how short. ter of hours. lic transit. For questions, contact and ticket type (more on navigating the garrison Public Transit Program zones below). The various levels of transit ser- S-Bahn red trains are for short- Manager at DSN: 421-6280 or CIV. vices work together to connect to distance and express service within a 0711-7228-6280 or 0162-297-6078. Ticket machines at most train sta- nearly every city, town or village in region. An S-Bahn train is a no-frills tions not only sell tickets but also of- Germany. Stops and stations may be commuter train without toilets or Buying tickets can be done at fer information about schedules, de- served by one or more agencies and concessions. stations or online. One option is to lays and services available. Travelers types of transit, including S-Bahn download the Verkehrs Verbund can also print a travel itinerary free of lines, U-Bahn lines, Strassenbahn A Regiobahn (regional) train, also Stuttgart (VVS) or SSB Move mobile charge. Not all machines accept cred- (streetcar) and bus lines. VVS coordi- red, is for any distance within a re- app. There you can set up an account it cards so it is always recommended nates operations between all transit gion and can be very cost-effective. It which stores your credit card infor- to carry euros, or use the mobile app agencies in the greater Stuttgart area has toilets (not to be used when the mation to purchase tickets on the which can link to your credit card. so that one ticket may be used across train is at a station) and some trains go. After the purchase, the app stores German rail, like most public all available modes of transport. have a concessions cart with coffee a bar code which can be shown to transit, operates on the honor system. and snacks. ticket checkers by request as proof of Travelers purchase tickets and step Occasionally ticket machines may The white IC (InterCity) and ICE The Citizen, 2019-2020 Getting Around Page 35
(InterCity Express) trains are for you get started or use the mobile app and might even pay for themselves on off saver fares. This card is best for long distances, to include neighbor- which is on English. From October the first purchase. Before purchasing travelers who use the train several ing countries. IC and ICE train seats - April, smog or fine dust alerts are a ticket to travel outside of Stuttgart, times each month to travel outside may be reserved, including specif- common in Stuttgart meaning tick- ask about how getting a BahnCard of Stuttgart. ics like having a window seat with a ets can also be purchased for transit 25 or 50 would affect the price. Note table or a quieter compartment. Most at a discount. The VVS or SSB Move that they must be canceled in writing Although there’s no substitute ICs and all ICEs will have a bistro or mobile apps automatically factor this at least six weeks before the renewal for good advance planning, many dining car, and ICEs will have Wi-Fi in giving customers the option for an date, or they will be automatically re- of the standing ticket offers through connectivity. Environmental Ticket on these days. newed with payment due (and with- Deutsche Bahn provide flexibility out VAT savings). Cancellation can for the spontaneous traveler. Taking Navigating the transit systems The Bahn office is located at the be as easy as submitting a form let- the train offers several benefits and Transit line maps are available at Stuttgart main station downtown, ter to the DB website, and it can be can even be a viable, inexpensive station platforms, online and within and also in the main stations in done as early as desired. option when traveling in a group. the mobile apps. Local transit travel Vaihingen near Patch Barracks and Providing this in Stuttgart is broken down by zones; the Boeblingen station near Panzer no- A car may get you there quicker, zone maps are also available in the Kaserne. Agents there can help but getting there faster isn’t always same locations. Inputting your jour- you find the best fares BAHN the best way to travel. ney (stop to stop, or even door to for travel. door) into the VVS website or one Baden-Württemberg Regional of the mobile apps will allow Ticket you to see exactly how many BW tickets apply to regional tran- zones you will need. sit, not IC or ICE trains, and your usage must begin after 9 a.m. on Not all tickets are created weekdays. This ticket is perfect for equal day trips on regional trains and The key to car-free European the S-Bahn/local transit for solo adventures is knowing your op- travel or with a group of friends tions and how to get the local within Baden-Württemberg. deals. The ticket is good for up to five people. You must write your A 4-pass paper ticket is available name on the ticket. Make at machines. This ticket is good for sure your train will arrive four train rides within the purchased GRAPHIC BY KEVIN S. ABEL before the ticket expires. The zones. Unstamped tickets are good GULTIG VOM: 02.11.2017 BIS: 03.11.2017 T official “DB Navigator” app also has for one year. John D. Doe tice286 simply an option to route your journey only 3482 1000 3872 2981 advises DB not to re- through regional transit to ensure • A short-trip ticket is for passen- new the card; it will still be valid that you only use services that are gers travelling within three bus or You through the expiry date. included. U-Bahn stops, or one stop in the can also pur- S-Bahn. chase weekly, monthly With a BahnCard 25, travelers get Quer-durchs-Land and Schönes- • A day ticket, available on all local and yearly local transit passes. The 25 percent off all regular and saver Wochenende Ticket transit within a selected zone(s), Bahn offices accept VAT forms, which fares. DB often publishes trial of- The Quer-durch-Land (across is good all day. are best used when booking costly or fers, like a card for 19 euros that is the country) ticket offers unlim- • A group day ticket is good for up multiple trips. There is a two-euro fee valid for three months (or similar ited regional train travel for one day to 5 people in the selected zones. for purchasing in-person, but it is a promotions you can use to test out) throughout Germany, Monday- Though it sounds easy enough, small price to pay when you consider if buying a card for the year is worth Friday. Like the BW Ticket, it’s good simply buying a ticket, when com- the potential savings of a VAT form. it to you or not. for up to five people. The Schönes- bined with the language barrier and Wochenende (beautiful weekend) the not-so-consistent ticket ma- BahnCards With a BahnCard 50, travel- ticket is good for travel on weekends. chines can be overwhelming. When BahnCards can be a great deal for ers receive 50 percent off all regu- Up to five people can travel using this all else fails, ask the experts to help travelers who use the train frequently lar fare purchases and 25 percent ticket. Learn German-American history, politics through free tour USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs to learn the the politi- to the adjacent State Theater, Neues history cal structure Schloß, Altes Schloß and the Market Spend a day downtown as guests shared by the and current Hall of Stuttgart, concluding with a of the state parliament, state gov- U.S. Forces political situ- reception at city hall with the lord ernment and the City of Stuttgart and the local ation as well mayor or his personal envoy. on the free tour departing from government. as a compari- Panzer Kaserne, offered once per The tour em- son to the U.S. The presentation at city hall quarter. The tour includes a free lo- phasizes the political sys- includes a film showing some cal Swabian lunch and is open to crucial role the tem. The pre- of the highlights of the city of all ID Cardholders ages 14 and up. U.S. played in sentation will Stuttgart and the state of Baden- Sign up online or email the garrison reconstruct- also include a Württemberg. Participants receive Public Affairs Office. ing war-torn film about the informative handouts in the form Germany and State of Baden- of brochures and books covering Since 1993, the Capital City providing it Württemberg. a myriad of topics on history, poli- Visitation Program (CCVP) has in- with its present A luncheon tics and culture, as well as taking creased German-American con- day democratic is hosted for a light-hearted look at interest- tact and provided an overview constitution. participants ing cultural differences between of the German state of Baden- after visiting Germans and Americans. Württemberg. Participants are The program parliament. from all services, ranks and units begins at the state The tour is the participants’ stationed within the garrison foot- parliament, with The program in- place of duty for that day in civilian print. It is an excellent opportunity a presentation on cludes a walking tour attire. It is not designed for children. Page 36 Living in Germany The Citizen, 2019-2020 Explore recreation services offered on post Stuttgart Family & MWR
The USAG Stuttgart Directorate of Family & MWR operated 45 facilities across four installations as well as a golf course to provide a wide variety of programs and services for all ages and interest groups. It is committed to the well-being of the community of people who serve and stand ready to defend the nation, said Danielle Mancillas, marketing director, Stuttgart DFMWR. “Our goal is to enhance the lives of service members, their families, civilian employees and retirees,” Mancillas said. Keeping the military resilient and ready to fight takes more than hard work and training—it takes a balance of work and play. According to Stauffer, that is where DFMWR fits into the picture. “We try to focus our programs Photo by Sidney Harris on meeting the physical, social, U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Division hosts special events spiritual, emotional and family including the Independence Day Celebration. needs of our military community,” she said. “It’s all about providing a Opportunities for Single Service Robinson Barracks; the 24-lane call for an appointment at DSN 431- balance to increase readiness and Members; the award-winning Galaxy Bowling and Entertainment 3362 or CIV 07031-15-3362. resiliency so our customers can Stuttgart Theatre Center; and arts Center on Panzer Kaserne; the enjoy all that Europe has to offer and crafts programs. Patch Community Club, Java Cafe Child and Youth Services while stationed overseas.” Additionally, the recreation and the Swabian Special Events The largest division within DFMWR employs more than division coordinates a number of Center on Patch Barracks; and the DFMWR is the Child, Youth and 400 staff members and consists special community-wide events; Kelley Club on Kelley Barracks. School Services division. Parents of five divisions that provide a Community Activities, Registration with children will likely engage wide variety of services to the and Education Fair; and the Business Operations with one or more of the services community. Independence Day celebration. The DFMWR business division provided by CYS. Other special event productions works closely with Army Lodging at Services include the child Community recreation include comedy shows, musical the Panzer and Kelley Hotels, which development centers; Strong DFMWR operates four fitness performances and special acts. normally operate at a 95 percent Beginnings; part-day preschool; centers; the Patch library; the Auto Other activities include the occupancy rate. school-age and middle school Skills Shop; Outdoor Recreation; 7,000 yard, 18-hole, par 72 golf programs; Schools of Knowledge, the Broadway Cafe; Better course and its storage facility near Army Community Service Inspiration, Exploration, Skills ACS, located in Bldg. 2915, Unlimited and youth sports; CYS Panzer Kaserne, provides assistance Services provides accredited and education to support the total programs, education and fun for the Military Family. Programs and whole family. services include: Employment CYS cares for children so that Readiness, Financial Readiness parents can focus on the mission and Army Emergency Relief, Family while they are at work. Special after- Advocacy Program and Victim hours care is frequently provided Advocate, Sexual Harassment so that parents can take a break to Assault Response Program (SHARP) enjoy other activities taking place and Sexual Assault Response on and off post. Coordinator, New Parent Support Program, Exceptional Family NAF Support Member Program, Army Volunteer The NAF support division Corps, Relocation Readiness and maintains the DFMWR machine Lending Closet, Mobilization and by providing overhead support in Deployment, and the Military the way of marketing, commercial Family Life Counselor program. sponsorship and advertising, “If you need assistance or a financial management, supply resource for just about anything, and warehousing functions, ACS is there to help. In USAG internal controls and property Stuttgart, Army Community Service accountability, and information is the family center for all branches technology support for facilities, of the military,” said Tawania computers, point-of-sale sites and Kovacs, director, Stuttgart ACS. ACS management information-systems. Photo by Kevin S. Abel also offers free unofficial translation Many of these areas are necessary U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare services to assist with reviewing to ensure all programs and services and Recreation Division hosts activities including paintball in the local cellphone, internet or any other operate and are able to provide the training area. contracts before you sign. Please best customer service possible. The Citizen, 2019-2020 Living in Germany Page 37 Let MWR Tours take you around the world call DSN: 431-2104 or CIV. 07031- 15-2104. Checkout upcoming tours on the Stuttgart MWR website, also available under "Things To Do" on the USAG Stuttgart mobile app. MWR Tours is located on Panzer Kaserne, bldg. 2915, room 312B. DSN: 431-2104 CIV: 07031-15-2104
Experience the great outdoors with Outdoor Recreation Calling all thrill seekers. Outdoor Recreation is the place for you to experience the amazing outdoors of Germany and partake in adventurous activities. Try your hand at white water rafting, scuba diving or if you are feeling really adventurous, skydiving! Outdoor Recreation is also your one-stop shop for all things outdoors! ODR inventory includes fest tables and benches, inflatable bounce houses, camping and ski equipment, grills, bicycles, and EZ-Up Canopies Photo by Strahil Dimitrov/Shutterstock.com of different sizes. Call in advance to check availability. MWR Tours is ready to show you will offer “Wednesday Dinner with visited each week and MWR staff will the best locations around Europe and MWR” where MWR staff will provide be available to assist with menu trans- Outdoor Recreation is located on the world. From day trips in France roundtrip transportation from Panzer lations. The cost is $10 per person and Kelley Barracks in Bldg. 3320, Bay # 5. and Belgium to overnight getaways in Hotel to a local restaurant. This weekly $25 for a family of four. The cost of din- DSN: 421-4291 or CIV. Ireland, Israel and Italy, MWR Tours outing is geared toward new arrivals ner is at the expense of the customer. 0711.729.4291, Mon-Fri, 10 a.m. – 6 is sure to have something that inter- in the community to help them get p.m. and Sat. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. ests you. acquainted with German restaurant MWR Tours is located on Panzer *Closed on Sundays & U.S. Starting in June, MWR Tours etiquette. A new restaurant will be Kaserne, Bldg. 2915, room 312B, Holidays
Stay active with Sports and DSN: 430-5232/7138 from home, as well as place holds, framing, glass replacement and Fitness CIV: 0711-680-5232/7138 renew items and download books. engraving. Stuttgart Sports offers a vari- Patch Barracks, bldg. 2343 We offer a regular story time ety of unit level and varsity sports on Wednesdays from 10:30 -11:30 Kelley Arts and Crafts Center programs as well as fun runs, fit- What we offer: a.m. Lego Club is offered the first Bldg 3319, Kelley Barracks ness classes, personal training • Large selection of bestsellers Wednesday of the month, from 4-5 Hours: Mon: 1 p.m.–6 p.m., Tue, and massage and fitness incentive and classicsLarge selection of p.m. In addition we offer an annual Wed, Thu: 1 p.m.–9 p.m.: Sat, Sun & programs! Each housing installa- DVDS for children and adults Summer Reading Program as well US Holidays: 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Closed tion has a fitness center: Panzer, • Travel videos and books as numerous other programs for pa- Fridays and German Holidays. Patch, Robinson and Kelley offering • Foreign films trons of all ages. Just give us a call or DSN: 421-2519 equipment and fitness classes for ID • Audio books for children and check our calendar of events pub- CIV: 0711-729-2519 cardholders. adults lished on Stuttgart.armymwr.com. • Free Wifi The Kelley Arts and Crafts 24/7 Fitness Center Access • Public computers Patch Arts and Crafts Center Center features a full woodworking Currently, Patch, Panzer and • Printing Bldg 2329, Patch Barracks studio, a potters studio and a fram- Kelley offer unmanned access (24hr • Inter Library Loan services Hours: Tue,Wed,Fri: 11 a.m.–6 ing studio. Use of the woodwork- access) and WiFi. Newcomers must • Large children’s and young p.m., Thu: 1 p.m.-9 p.m., Sat: 10 ing equipment requires a one-time register with their ID card for access adult collections a.m.-5 p.m. safety course. The facility can also to fitness facilities after hours. The • Photocopier Closed: Sun. and Mon.and U.S. create custom wood creations, such registration packet is available on- Holidays as plaques, shadow boxes, and fur- line or at the fitness center. Patch Library is noted for its ex- DSN: 430-5270 niture. Additional services include tensive collection, being the larg- CIV: 0711-680-5270 pottery and framing classes. For more information on est in U.S. Army Europe. We have amenities, fitness classes and21 public computers with access to The Patch Arts & Crafts Center Better Opportunities for Single offerings from Stuttgart Sports over 40 online databases as well as offers classes, supplies and studio Servicemembers (BOSS) and Fitness, please visit https:// free eBooks and eAudiobooks. Our space for: quilting, sewing, needle- Meetings are held on the 1st and stuttgart.armymwr.com/programs/ databases include EBSCO for jour- work, jewelry making, scrapbook- 3rd Thursday of the month between sports-fitness-centers nal articles and Mango if you want ing, kid's crafts, knitting/crochet, 11:45 a.m. -1 p.m. on the 4th Floor to learn a language. We also have pottery painting, matting and fram- Lounge, Building 2915 on Panzer Patch Library access to Consumer Reports and ing and photo printing. Kaserne. Open to all single and geo- Opening Hours: Chilton’s car repair manuals. The facility also sells helium bal- graphical bachelors and single par- Mon-Thu: 10:30 a.m.–7 p.m. Ask about setting up an online loons, party supplies and can host ents of any rank or branch of service. Fri: Closed library account which will enable birthday parties and other events. Free trips and events are scheduled Sat-Sun: 10 a.m.–6 p.m. you to access all of our resources Additional services include custom for members regularly. Page 38 LIVING IN GERMANY The Citizen, 2019-2020 Spring to Winter: Germany’s 5 festive seasons
Compiled By Teri Weiss, Carola commemorate the beginning of grounds in Bad Cannstatt. seating, amusement rides, shopping Meusel & Holly DeCarlo-White Fasching on Nov. 11 at 11:11 a.m. with e festival is one of the largest and food for all ages. It is a larger ver- USAG Stuttgart Public A airs O ce local ceremonial events that prepare spring fests in Europe combining pop- sion of Stuttgarter Frühlingsfest in the for the o cial start of the foolish sea- ular amusement park rides for all ages, spring. Special family days are held on ere are ve seasons in Germany: son in January. During the middle with beer tents, shopping and local Wednesdays. Tables inside tents sell Spring, summer, fall, winter — and ages, the number 11 represented the food. out quickly, so book in advance. For in- Fasching. “Narrenzahl,” or fool’s number. Why ree beer tents — “Göckeles- formation and table reservations, visit 11? e number is sandwiched be- maier,” “Grandl’s Hofbräu Zelt” and http://wasen.de. Fasching – Jan/Feb tween the 10 biblical commandments “Zum Wasenwirt” — o er roasted Munich’s Oktoberfest is the In Germany, the terms vary region- and the 12 apostles of Jesus and, there- chicken or “Göckele,” freshly brewed world’s largest festival, two and a half ally: Fasching, Fastnacht, Fasnet, or fore, is not a holy number, according fest beer, and live “Volksmusik,” or hours by train or by car from Stuttgart Karneval and are derived from di er- to an o cial of the “Gräbler” Fasching German folk music, party, country featuring 14 large tents and more than ent sources. guild in Neuhausen. and rock tunes. Each fest tent also has 20 smaller ones. e train is the safest Fasching dates back to 1200 and a beer garden where visitors can enjoy and easiest bet to get to the fests. For originated from the Germanic word Fasching Week food and drinks in the sun. Get table information on tables and transporta- “vaschanc” or “vaschang,” meaning During Fasching parades in south- tickets online early to reserve a spot in- tion, visit www.oktoberfest.de/en. “Fastenschank,” which translates to the ern Germany, “Narren,” or Fasching side the tent. especially in the evenings last serving of alcoholic beverages be- fools, wearing wooden masks carved in or weekends. The Holiday Season fore Lent. the images of witches, devils and gro- A reconstruction of a typical In Germany, Christmas casts a Fastnacht translates to “Nacht vor tesque animals can be seen. Be on the Bavarian-Austrian Alp village, the magical spell on cold and dark winter dem Fasten,” or the night before fast- lookout for Narren walking up to you “Almhüttendorf,” is set up in the middle days. e highlight of winter is going to ing. e Swabian word “Fasnet” comes to either ru e your hair or drop you a of the Cannstatter Wasen fest grounds the many local Christmas markets for a from the Old German word “fasen,” piece of candy. with outdoor, open seating too. Here, mug of hot Glühwein (mulled wine) or meaning to be foolish, silly or wild. Weiberfasching or Women’s rustic booths o er “Schweinshaxe” warm punch. Karneval, or carnival’s word ori- Carnival: Main events and parades (hambone) or a “Jause,” a snack con- e holiday season in Germany of- gin is uncertain. Some believe it comes start on “Schmotziger Donnerstag” sisting of bread, cold cuts, radishes cially begins with Advent. from ancient Greek processions and (Greasy ursday) or “Weiberfasching,” and cottage cheese. is type of snack St. Nikolaus’ Day, Dec. 6 marks the oats resembling ships, which the women’s carnival. e Swabian word is normally served throughout Bavaria birthday of Nikolaus, Bishop of Myra Romans later called a “carrus navalis.” “schmotzig” means lard or grease and and Austria, while people take breaks (known today as Turkey). Children Others think it may be based on the refers to the opulent food eaten during during hiking trips. place one of their boots outside their Latin term “carne levare,” which means Fasching, such as “Fasnetsküchle” or Special family days are also of- doors on the night of Dec. 5 in hopes away with meat, hence carnival. Krapfen (Fasching doughnuts). fered on Wednesdays with discounted that St. Nikolaus will leave candy, gin- No matter what you call it, for In Stuttgart, Bad Cannstatt’s prices. gerbread, toys, tangerines and nuts in most Germans it’s a time to live it up “Kübelesmarkt” Fasching associa- their shoe. with fests, parades, music and many tion kicks o the events by setting up For information and table reserva- Christmas Eve is celebrated with “foolish” events the week before Ash the “Narrenbaum,” or fool’s pole, at tions, visit http://wasen.de. close family. Traditionally, the gift ex- Wednesday, when the 40-day Lent be- the Marktplatz, followed by a parade change takes place in the afternoon, fore Easter begins. throughout the downtown area. Summer – July/Aug followed by a festive meal, from goose e Fasching season o cially be- Neuhausen, just 15 kilometers Hamburger “Fischmarkt” Fish with red cabbage, dumplings or po- gins each year on Jan. 7, one day after outside Stuttgart, is another popular Market: 10-day fest in mid July in tatoes, to sh, or, typical for Swabia, Epiphany, or ree King’s Day. destination on Greasy ursday with Karlsplatz Square. For information Saitenwürstle (sausages) with potato In some areas, Fasching guilds the “Hexentanz,” or witch’s dance, at visit www. schmarkt.events/stuttgart. salad. Schlossplatz Square. Neuhausen’s Stuttgart’s ‘bean quarter’ “Fröhliche Weihnachten” or Fasching fools storm the town hall Festival: A street festival the last Merry Christmas! Many people in and force the mayor to hand over the weekend of July located between Germany visit extended family and keys of the city. A huge bon re is lit in Charlottenplatz and Leonhardsplatz friends on Dec. 25 and 26, also called celebration. squares. Most stores are open all eve- the rst and second Christmas days. Small towns throughout Stuttgart ning throughout the three days of the Germans typically take their Christmas will have similar events at the town hall event, plus live music and food of- trees down by Epiphany on Jan. 6, through the month. e remainder of ferings. For information visit www. which is also known as ree Kings Day the Fasching week is Fasching Saturday bohnenviertel-stuttgart.de. across Europe. is day is a holiday as and Sunday, Rose Monday and Fat Sommerfest: A four-day fest in well and celebrated with parades and Tuesday. the beginning of August (starting festivities to welcome the kings. Fat Tuesday: During the evening ursdays) featuring food, wine and New Year’s in Stuttgart is a busy of the “Fastnacht,” a witch is buried live music performances. e fest night but also a time to think about in a casket and the wild days end at spans from Schlossplatz and the Neues safety. Fireworks are only for sale in midnight. Schloss to the State Opera. Germany right before the new year and e annual Stuttgarter Früh- people are allowed to light reworks lingsfest, or spring festival, typically Fall: Sept/Oct in the streets. Be mindful of your sur- runs from mid April through the sec- “Weindorf” wine fest: 12-day roundings on New Year’s Eve. ond week of May at the Cannstatter fest end of August through rst week Wasen fest grounds in Bad Cannstatt. in September. e fest spans from e festival o ers various rides such Marktplatz Square to Kirchstrasse and Off-Post Culture as wild water rafting, bumper cars, car- the Schillerplatz Square. For informa- Calendar: Photo by Carola Meusel, ousels, haunted houses, a Ferris wheel tion visit www.stuttgarter-weindorf. USAG Stuttgart Public A airs O ce and roller coaster, as well as pony rides de/english. To view more events and During the various Fasching parades and merry-go-rounds for children. Stuttgart’s Volksfest, or the cultural activities in Stuttgart, and events throughout Southern people’s festival, is the second larg- check out the Culture Events Germany, be on the lookout for Nar- Spring: April/May est festival at the Canstatter Wasen section and calendar at ren, or Fasching fools, also dressed as Stuttgarter Frühlingsfest, or fair grounds in Bad Cannstatt, right www.stuttgartcitizen.com/ witches, who might ruffl e your hair, spring fest, typically runs from mid along the local transit lines: S-Bahn culture-leisure. paint your face, take away a hair April through the second week of and U-Bahn in Stuttgart. ere are band, or drop you a piece of candy. May at the Cannstatter Wasen fest nine large beer tents plus outdoor The Citizen, 2019-2020 LIVING IN GERMANY Page 39 Not just child’s play: USAREUR’s Supervision Policy access (phone number) to an May be left in vehicle unattended adult, no more than 6 hours • Newborn – Kindergarten: No • Grades 9 – 12: Yes • Grades 1 – 5: Yes, except in hot Questions? weather, for no more than 10 May be left alone overnight minutes, provided the child has Call Family Advocacy • Newborn – Grade 8: No immediate access to an adult with Program at DSN 590-1616 • Grades 9 – 12: For grades 9 and 10, keys removed and handbrake or civ. 06371-9464-1616. provided the child remains in the applied local areas, has access to a parent • Grades 6 – 12: Yes To register for childcare or sponsor, and the period does on post, sign up at www. not exceed 24 consecutive hours. May babysit MilitaryChildCare.com. For grades 11 and 12, provided • Newborn – Kindergarten: No the period does not exceed 3 • Grades 1 – 5: No consecutive days and the parent/ • Grades 6 – 8: Yes up to 3 hours For a list of trained sponsor has designated an adult max (2) babysitters and Family Child POC who will make daily face-to- • Grades 9 – 12: Yes (2) Care (FCC) providers, contact Photo by Monkey Business Images/Shutterstock.com face contact. Parent Central Services, (1) e U.S. Department of Bldg. 2347, Patch Barracks at Parents of children with May walk alone to and from Defense Education Activity may DSN: 430-7480/7488 or CIV. an identified attention deficit home to and from adult- adjust its child-supervision 0711-680-7480/7488. disorder, attention deficit sponsored activities requirements for o -post bus stops if hyperactivity disorder, behavioral • Newborn – Kindergarten: No deemed necessary according to local Job Alert: Child & Youth problems,developmental delay, • Grades 1 – 5: Yes. May also walk security and safety indicators. School Services is always hiring at impulsivity, psychiatric problem to and from school and bus stops. administrators and CYS personnel childcare centers on post for or other physically or emotionally (In some locations, the school will inform parents of any local youth and program assistance disabling condition that could may have further restrictions.) (1) deviations from the requirements. for all ages, as well as for paid inhibit their children’s ability • Grades 6 – 12: Yes (1) (2)Refer to country-speci c contract youth sports and to make appropriate choices guidance available at the Army should not give those children the May be Left Outside Unattended Community Service, Family recreation instructors and degree of selfmanagement and (to include playing) Advocacy Program. It is highly volunteer coaches. Contact responsibility described in this • Newborn – until Kindergarten: No recommended that youth wishing to Army Community Service, policy. • Kindergarten – Grade 5: Yes; babysit siblings or others complete Parent Central Services or SKIES playground or yard with the Red Cross Babysitters Course. programs for the latest info. and May be left alone at home immediate access (visual sight (3)During the summer, children upcoming CYS job fairs and the • Newborn – Kindergarten: No or hearing distance) to adult are considered to be in the grade they application process. • Grades 1 – 5: No supervision just completed until the rst day of • Grades 6 – 8: Yes, with ready • Grade 6 – 12: Yes their next school year.
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