USAG HEIDELBERG

Heidelberg, long the headquarters city of US Army Europe (USAREUR), will lose that function under current transition plans. The headquarters of USAREUR and V Corps are to be combined into the 7th Army and moved to Wiesbaden. There is as yet no firm date for this change, but Maj. Gen. Mark Hertling, the former USAREUR operations chief, is of the opinion that "Heidelberg will be the last place that will close."

Heidelberg, one of the most beautiful cities in Germany, is the largest German city never to have been bombed during World War II. The city is known for its celebrated university and numerous physicians and humanists. The landscape offers picturesque beauty rivaling any in Europe, as well as bustling, modern cities with famous historical buildings, excellent cuisine, outstanding wines and friendly hospitality. Heidelberg is also the home of the U. S. Army Garrison (USAG), Heidelberg.

For further information check USAG Heidelberg's website at www.heidelberg.army.mil.

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FACILITIES

Sports and Recreation

The Heidelberg Golf Club is an 18-hole championship course that ranks with the very best in Germany, and membership rates are reasonable. The Fitness Center has a well-trained staff, convenient hours of operation, locker rooms and a full array of fitness equipment. The Rod and Gun Club provides excellent hunting and fishing opportunities, as well as bargain resale activities. Outdoor Recreation offers economical ski trips and packages to ski resorts in Austria, Italy, Switzerland, France and the Edelweiss Lodge and Resort in southern Bavaria. The modern bowling center offers multiple-lane facilities, pro shops, snack bars, game rooms and conference rooms. The worldwide United Service Organization (USO) sells tickets to concerts and other special events in and around Germany.

Club

The Village Pavilion at PHV offers fine dining, an assortment of snacks, live entertainment, excellent brunches, karaoke bars, wide-screen televisions, unit and group nights, plus many other programs and activities.

Health Services

The Heidelberg Health Center is one of USAREUR's two premier medical facilities. It is located on Nachrichten Kaserne, not far from Campbell Barracks and the Mark Twain Village, and also has a clinic. There are a number of changes in the services that the hospital is providing. For details go the the separate article on the hospital by clicking here. Dental facilities provide general dentistry and specialty treatment to authorized individuals.

Schools

There are elementary schools at both Mark Twain and Patrick Henry Villages, plus a middle school and a high school.

Community Services

The Army Community Service (ACS) center offers various programs and services for soldiers, civilians and family members; parent education classes, financial maintenance classes, relocation information and support, mobilization and deployment support, employment services, Army Emergency Relief (AER) and volunteer programs. Child Development Services provides full service, center-based child care, the Family Child Care (FCC) program, the School Age Services (SAS) program and respite child care for service members in pay grade E-4 and below. Youth Services operates a sports and fitness program for organized seasonal sports. Volunteers are an integral part of every community. Volunteer experience offers great potential for self-fulfillment and may also be reflected on resumes for future job employment.

Chapels

The Chapels at MTV, PHV and the hospital offer service 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.

Scouting

There are active scouting programs for both boys and girls. They advertise and recruit members through the schools, libraries, youth activity centers, media and various other institutions.

Better Opportunities for Single Servicemembers (BOSS)

This program is designed to bring single members' quality of life in line with their married counterparts. Billets afford them more living space so they may decorate to their own tastes and include amenities such as floor kitchenettes, private facilities, fitness equipment and government furnishings. It also involves single personnel in recreational travel and community help programs.

Shopping

The installation Shopping Center on Czernyring boasts retail stores, service stations, shoppettes, pick-up points, military clothing sales stores, video stores, Class Six beverage shops, food courts, laundromats, alterations shops, movie theaters and barber and beauty shops. The Commissary, adjacent to Patrick Henry Village, is one of the best and largest in Europe,. There are also franchised restaurants such as Burger King and Popeye's Chicken.

Library

State of the art service is what you will find at the PHV Library, one of the few fully automated libraries in USAREUR. It has fiction and nonfiction book selections, reference materials, travel guides, videos, educational resources, children's books, magazines and computers with internet access.

Transient Lodging

The Guesthouse offers affordable and comfortable alternatives to local hotels and pensions.

Army Post Office (APO)

The Army Post Office (APO) is a full-service facility, providing parcel service and transport of all classes of mail from priority to express. It also transports mail for free from APO to APO when "MPS" is written in the upper right corner of envelopes and packages.

Banking

The Community Banks and the Service Credit Union offer full service banking. Automatic teller machines (ATMs) offer 24-hour service for deposits and withdrawals from both checking and savings accounts.

Auto Craft Shop

The Auto Craft Shop, with strip yard, 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.

Youth Services

Heidelberg YS's unique School of the Arts emphasizes programs in music, dance, visual arts and theater. Sports programs, student services and various leisure and recreational activities for youth ages 6-19 are available.

Music and Theater

The Roadside Theater offers live productions, acting classes, a summer theater workshop for youth, music lessons, costume rentals and technical assistance with productions.

American Forces Network

Much of AFN's TV and audio broadcasting is the same command-wide. However, it also breaks away throughout the day so that viewers and listeners can learn what's going on in their local area. You can see see the video channel with Heidelberg spots on channel 15.

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