US ARMY GARRISONS

USAG Wiesbaden

Wiesbaden, nestled in the Rhine valley near the junction of the Rhine and Main rivers, is noted as a spa and health center. Current plans are to make Wiesbaden an important U.S. Army headquarters city when the two present Heidelberg headquarters, USAREUR and V Corps, are combined and moved there.

The Golden City of Mainz's rich history has been lighted by such luminaries as Barbarossa, emperor of the Holy Roman Empire, and Gutenberg, inventor of the printing press. It is also the site of one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in Germany, and is perhaps most famous of all for one of the lustiest Mardi Gras celebrations on the Rhine.

Wiesbaden Army Airfield serves as the headquarters installation for US Army Garrison Wiesbaden. Constant changes have steadily added additional features to the community, including new AAFES facilities, better childcare, renovated family housing units, additional recreation events, and the televised transmission of community-specific information over AFN-Wiesbaden.

Other facilities in Wiesbaden worth noting are the 18-hole Rheinblick Golf Course, the largest AAFES sports store in Europe, the American Arms Hotel/Conference Center and the Community Activity Center.

Dexheim's Anderson Barracks is located approximately 20 miles south of Wiesbaden. The quiet town of Dexheim is situated in a rural setting only minutes from the picturesque Rhine River. Dexheim's neighboring towns, Nierstein and Oppenheim, boast world-famous vineyards.

For further information check the website at www.wiesbaden.army.mil.

FACILITIES

Sport and Recreation

For golfing enthusiasts there is the 18-hole Rheinblick Course. There is basketball, softball, wrestling, tennis and more, and invitational tournaments are organized year round. The Wiesbaden 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. As of April 2007, a climbing wall, skateboard half-pipe and a child play area have been added to the area behind the fitness center.

Schools

There are the Aukamm, Dexheim and Hainerberg Elementary Schools, a middle school and the Wiesbaden High School.

Health Services

The Wiesbaden and Dexheim Health Clinics are outpatient facilities providing high quality primary and limited specialty health care. Serious cases are referred to local host nation hospitals or the Landstuhl or Heidelberg Regional Medical Centers in Germany. TRICARE-Europe is alive and well. The services of the Veterinary Clinic include animal disease prevention and control, issuance of health certificates and vaccinations.

Theater

The Amelia Earhart Playhouse presents musicals, dramas, and children's theater, and is always looking for actors, actresses and technicians.

Guest House

The American Arms Hotel/Conference Center offers affordable and comfortable alternatives to local hotels and pensioners, included.

Shopping

The Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) operates one of the largest exchanges in Europe at Mainz-Kastel, and with traditional post exchange services at an extension at the Hainerberg location. They are replete with retail stores, service stations, shoppettes, pick-up point, military clothing sales, video store, Class Six beverage shop, food court, a laundromat, alterations shop, a movie theater and barber and beauty shops. There are two commissaries in the Wiesbaden military community, at Hainerberg Housing Area and Anderson Barracks. They sell U.S. brand-name products and many European specialties. There also are franchised restaurants spread throughout the Wiesbaden Military Community such as Burger King, Subway, Baskin and Robbins, Anthony's Pizza, Charley's Steakery, Cinnabon, Taco Bell and Popeye's Chicken. These franchise food restaurants provide opportunities for family member employment.

Clubs

The clubs at the Airfield, Hainerberg, Kastel and Anderson Barracks, offer an assortment of entertainment and snacks, occasional live entertainment, a karaoke bar, wide-screen television, bingo and state-of-the-art video games.

Family and Single Servicemember Support

Army Community Service is an umbrella organization that covers Family Assistance Centers, the Family Advocacy program, Relocation Assistance, Outreach, Financial Readiness programs and Employment Readiness for family members, and is a resource for all community members. Youth Services operates a sports and fitness program throughout the garrison.

The Better Opportunities for Single Servicemembers (BOSS)

This program is designed to bring single personnel quality of life in line with their married counterparts. Billets afford single soldiers more living space, kitchens and other amenities. The single servicemember quality of life program in the garrison involves single soldiers in recreational travel and community help programs.

Chapels

Chapels at the Airfield, Hainerberg and Dexheim 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.

AFN Hessen TV and EAGLE 98.7 Radio

AFN Hessen TV and EAGLE 98.7 radio are powerful command information tools within USAG Wiesbaden. They carry spots tailored to keeping personnel informed about upcoming events and activities.

Libraries

The Libraries at the Airfield and Dexheim provide invaluable, modern resources to students of all ages and levels, plus reference material, daily newspapers, videos, magazines and books on tape. The programs at the Arts and Crafts Center include framing, ceramics, photography and woodworking.

Auto Craft Shops

Auto Craft Shops at Kastel and Dexheim offer assistance in performing automotive maintenance and repair. Equipment, tools and trained mechanics make everything, from charging a battery to major overhauls, possible at great cost savings.