USAG Wiesbaden

Wiesbaden is slated to become an important U.S. Army headquarters city after two major headquarters now at Heidelberg, USAREUR and V Corps move to the area. The move to Wiesbaden is expected to take place over the next two to three years. In anticipation the community is experiencing a $500 million building boom.

Plans include a new 250-unit housing area and a high tech command and control center, both at the Wiesbaden Army Airfield. There will also be a big new post exchange and commissary complex. A new hotel at the Hainerberg Housing Area has recently opened its doors and a $133 million renovation of existing housing and a $20 million upgrade of the schools are underway. The runway at the airfield will also get some attention, but it is already in good shape.

All this should make Wiesbaden a very nice place to be stationed. The Garrison currently supports more than 14,500 soldiers, civilians, family members and retirees. With six housing areas, there are 2,728 units for families and 27 barracks facilities.

The Garrison is headquartered at Wiesbaden Army Airfield and services 15 installations and housing areas as well as several enclaves in and around Wiesbaden.

The city of Wiesbaden is already noted as a spa and health center. Nestled in the Rhine valley near the junction with the Main River, it reached its zenith near the end of the 19th century. Many villas give witness to its elegant past.

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 carnival (Mardi Gras) celebrations on the Rhine.

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. For further information check USAG Wiesbaden's website at www.wiesbaden.army.mil.

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Facilities and Services

Sports and Recreation

For golfing enthusiasts there is the 18-hole Rheinblick Course, with a proÐshop, a restaurant and all the amenities you would expect from golf professionals. There is basketball, softball, wrestling, tennis and more, and invitational tournaments are organized year round. The new bowling center on Hainerberg offers multiple-lane facilities, pro shops, snack bars, game rooms and conference rooms. The Wiesbaden Fitness Center has a well-trained staff, convenient hours of operation, locker rooms and a full array of fitness facilities, including a climbing wall, skateboard half-pipe and a child play area. The Outdoor Recreation Center at the airfield organizes great trips and rents all sorts of equipment; camping gear, bikes, ski gear, sleds, coolers and tents.

Schools

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

Health Services

The Health Clinic is an outpatient facility 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 newly opened Wiesbaden Lodge on Hainerberg has 164 guest rooms and suites, including 24 pet friendly rooms. Some of the services and features include in-room telephone, free DSL internet, air-conditioned rooms, free self-service laundry room and well as a Fitness Room.

Shopping

The Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) has facilities at Mainz-Kastel and also at the Hainerberg Housing Area. In addition to the retail stores there are service stations, shoppettes, a pick-up point, military clothing sales, a video store, a Class Six beverage shop, a food court, a laundromat, an alterations shop, a movie theater and barber and beauty shops. 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 also provide opportunities for family member employment.

There is a large commissary in the Hainerberg Housing Area. Payment for commissary items can be made by cash, check, credit or debit card. Ration cards are required to purchase coffee, tobacco and alcohol and can be obtained when you in-process.

Clubs

The Amelia Earhart Club and the Cappuccino Casino at Hainerberg and the offer an assortment of entertainment and snacks, occasional live entertainment, wide-screen television and state-of-the-art video games.

Banking

Community Bank has branches at both Hainerberg and the Air Base, while Andrews Federal Credit Union is represented at the air base. They offer full-service banking. Automatic teller machines (ATMs) offer 24-hour service for deposits and withdrawals from both checking and savings accounts.

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, and has just opened a new and modern youth center in the Hainerberg Housing Area. The Better Opportunities for Single Servicemembers (BOSS) 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 and Hainerberg 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.

Library

The Wiesbaden Community Library provides invaluable, modern resources to students of all ages and levels, plus reference material, daily newspapers, videos, magazines and books on tape.

Arts and Crafts

The programs at the Arts and Crafts Center include framing, ceramics, photography and woodworking.

Auto Craft Center

The Auto Craft Center at Mainz-Kastel offers 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.

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