USAG BAUMHOLDER
USAG Baumholder, known as the "Home of Champions", is nestled in the wooded hills of the Western Palatinate in the German federal state of Rheinland-Pfalz. Baumholder and the surrounding area has a colorful, often turbulent history dating back to 1000 B.C. Despite turbulent times, Baumholder remains steeped in history, tradition and culture. Baumholder has been affiliated with the military since 1937 when the German government established Baumholder as a large training area. Today, the training area is still used by a host of NATO countries.
The city of Baumholder is conveniently located within a few hours drive from France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Holland, Austria, Switzerland and the Bavarian Alps. Baumholder has a full complement of facilities available to soldiers and families that include a post exchange, commissary and two state of the art military dining facilities.
For further information check Baumholder's website at www.baumholder.army.mil.
FACILITIES
Recreation
Baumholder boasts a campground, the nine-hole Rolling Hills Golf Course, two fitness centers, an indoor pool and the full array of accredited child and youth services programs. There is basketball, softball, wrestling, tennis and more, and invitational tournaments are organized year round. The Rod and Gun Club provides excellent hunting and fishing opportunities, as well as bargain resale activities. The Fitness Center has a well-trained staff, convenient hours of operation, locker rooms and a full array of fitness equipment. The Outdoor Recreation Center organizes great trips and rents all sorts of equipment; camping gear, bikes, ski gear, sleds, coolers and tents.
Schools
The community has two elementary schools and a middle/high school for students in 7th through 12th grade. Pre-school and child care facilities are located in each of the housing areas managed by USAG Baumholder. Local German schools generally only accept U.S. family members when one parent is German.
Family and Single Service Member Community Services
Baumholder's outstanding family support network reaches out through the Army Community Service program to all members of the community with support and information to answer any of their questions or meet their family or personal needs. Various programs and services for Soldiers, civilians and Family Members include: parent education classes, financial classes and counseling, relocation information and support, employment services, mobilization and deployment support, Army Emergency Relief (AER), AFTB, AFAP and volunteer programs. Morale, Welfare and Recreation services programs offer a wide variety of services - everything from a place to get a good workout to skiing vacations in Switzerland and Austria, or a trip to the Mediterranean. Youth Services operates a sports and fitness program throughout the garrison.
Chapels
Two Chapels offer services and religious education in numerous denominations. Your Chapel staff can provide information about them. There is a wide range of Bible study groups, classes and retreats offered by the program.
Health Services
An excellent outpatient clinic caters to the medical needs of the community and Landstuhl Regional Medical Center is only a 20-minute drive from Baumholder. The Dental Clinic provides outstanding support to soldiers and on space available basis service to family members.
Library
The Baumholder library offers fiction and non-fiction book selections, reference materials, travel guides, videos, children's books, magazines and computers with internet access. The interlibrary request system provides access to a wider selection of materials.
Club
The Rheinlander offers excellent lunch buffets, evening dining, a bar, wide-screen television, video games, and occasional live entertainment.
Banking
The Community Bank and Service Credit Union offer full service banking. Automated teller machines (ATMs) are conveniently located throughout the post to provide 24 hour service for deposits and withdrawals from both checking and savings accounts.
Shopping
The Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) provides a full range of facilities, including a main exchange, military clothing sales, class six store, shoppette, beauty and barber shop, pick-up points, laundromat, and movie theater. Car rental is also available. The Baumholder Commissary has more than 7,000 shelf items, including U.S. brand-name products, many European specialties plus 200 fresh products.
Auto Craft Center
The Auto Craft Center at Smith Barracks can help you keep your car running, and Baumholder even has an auto parts yard. The Library provides invaluable, modern resources to students of all ages and levels, plus reference material, daily newspapers, videos, magazines and books on tape. The program at the Arts and Crafts Center includes framing, ceramics, photography and woodworking.
Scouting
There are active scouting programs for both boys and girls. They advertise and recruit members through the schools, library, youth activity centers, media and various other institutions.
Music and Theater
The Hilltop Community Theater provides live plays and musicals offering an outlet for the skills of actor/actresses and technicians.
Transient Lodging
The Lagerhof Inn offers affordable and comfortable alternatives to local hotels and pensions.
Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers (BOSS)
This program is designed to bring single Service Members' quality of life in line with their married counterparts. Billets afford them more living space an floor kitchens. It also involves single personnel in travel recreational travel and community help programs.
AFN TV and EAGLE 106.1 Radio
AFN TV and EAGLE 106.1 radio are powerful command information tools. They carry spots tailored to Baumholder, keeping those living in the area informed about upcoming events and activities.