- Here to help - PCSing? Here's what you need to know.
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Services include providing arrival information, newcomers orientations and tours, and a well stocked lending closet of kitchen and household supplies. Cultural adaptation classes are offered to assist in adjusting quickly in Germany. Sponsorship training, PCS briefings and Smooth Move classes ensure that all are prepared as they transition.
Military Installations
An up-to-date website for your next PCS location offering articles, photos, major unit listings and contacts for programs and services. Click here
Plan my Move
This tool creates a custom checklist for your move, filled with information about the tasks you need to complete and how to complete them. Your checklist is tailored to the unique needs that you or your family have. Click here
Move.mil
- Official DOD Customer Moving Portal -- use to schedule a move, submit a customer satisfaction survey, or file a loss and damage claim. Click here
- Information on DP3 customers impacted by Recent Stop Movement. Click here
- DP3 COVID-19 Customer Guidance. Click here
- DoD commitment. Click here
- Lending Closet
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Borrow a loaner kit while you wait for your household goods to arrive or when in between moves. The kit includes basic kitchen items (pots, pans, dishes, silverware) and small appliances such as irons, coffee makers, and toasters.
Loaners are good for an initial 30 days and can be extended.
Click here for the Lending Closet Check-Out Form.
- Welcome Packets
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Welcome packets include on– and off-post information (e.g. brochures and information booklets on the local community, including events, shopping, restaurants, city maps and more). CLICK HERE for the Welcome Packet.
- Spouse Orientation
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Introduces and connects you to agencies like TRICARE, Health Clinic, Dental, Vehicle Registration, Customs, CYS, ACS Employment Program to name a few. Network with the subject matter experts, meet fellow spouses and learn more about your new home.
- Meets in the ACS Multipurpose Room, Bldg. 7790, Hainerberg Housing
- Every third Wednesday of the month, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Please contact ACS to register for the event or email us at:
usarmy.wiesbaden.id-europe.mbx.mwr-acs@mail.mil
Virtual Spouse Orientation
If you are unable to personally attend the Spouse Orientation, you can view the slides and listen to the speakers by clicking the links below:
- Army Emergency Relief
- Arts and Crafts Center
- Army Volunteer Corps, Army Family Team Building, Army Family Action Plan
- Child and Youth Services
- Customs
- Defense Commissary Agency
- Education Center
- Employment Readiness Program
- Financial Readiness Program
- Postal Service Center
- Public Affairs Office
- Relocation Readiness Program
- Tricare and the Wiesbaden Health Clinic
- Vehicle Registration
- Host Nation Orientation
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Learn about German customs, culture and phrases while being introduced to your new community to include several military agencies. Enjoy a walking tour of downtown Wiesbaden where you will learn how to use the public transportation, use the ticket machines and to read train and bus schedules and navigate around.
Host Nation Orientation meets every Monday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Army Community Service Multipurpose Room, (Building 7790 in Hainerberg Housing).
Official City of Wiesbaden website :
https://www.wiesbaden.de/en/living-in-wiesbaden/index.php
Explore Wiesbaden through these videos below:
Caution https://youtu.be/NMfaEOCVo3I
Caution https://www.wiesbaden.de/en/tourism/virtual-tours/index.php*
- Language Classes
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- English As A Second Language -- Become familiar with basic English language rules.
Duolingo is an online language learning program. Unique features and a clear structure make it a reliable place to learn new languages or sharpen your skills. Click to find out: https://www.duolingo.com/learn
- German Language -- Learn the basics and other phrases of the German language and cultural differences. Feel confident going out and navigating around your new community. Learn the German language for free: https://learngerman.dw.com/en/overview or https://www.duolingo.com/learn
- English As A Second Language -- Become familiar with basic English language rules.
- Treffpunkt - Foreign Born Spouses Meeting
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Make new friends and get to know your community. Get together with fellow spouses virtually to share experiences, stories and good conversation during the monthly Treffpunkt: Foreign Born Spouses Meeting, hosted by Army Community Service's Relocation Readiness Program.
The Treffpunkt: Foreign Born Spouses Meetings are held every second Wednesday of the month from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the ACS Multipurpose Room in Building 7790 in Hainerberg Housing.
.Call Army Community Service at civ (0611) 143-548-9201 to register.
- Spouse Sponsorship and Training
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This is a peer-to-peer spouse's program which helps other spouses who are relocating to the Wiesbaden community. Get insight into what to expect in an overseas move, life in Germany, and get to know a "seasoned" spouse during your initial transition. We also offer training to individuals, units and agencies who have individuals/personnel interested in becoming spouse sponsors themselves. Please call ACS to schedule your training.
Click HERE to download the Spouse Sponsor request form, afterwards please email it to: usarmy.wiesbaden.id-europe.mbx.mwr-acs@mail.mil
- Helpful Links
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Local Department of Defense Dependents Schools:
- Aukamm Elementary School -- https://www.dodea.edu/AukammES/index.cfm
- Hainerberg Elementary School -- https://www.dodea.edu/HainerbergES/index.cfm
- Wiesbaden Middle School -- https://www.dodea.edu/WiesbadenMS/index.cfm
- Wiesbaden High School -- https://www.dodea.edu/WiesbadenHS/index.cfm
U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden And Other Helpful Websites
- USAG Wiesbaden home page -- https://home.army.mil/wiesbaden
- Military Installations -- www.militaryinstallations.dod.mil
- Volunteer Opportunities and Online Training -- www.armyonesource.com
- Frankfurt U.S. Consulate -- https://de.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulates/frankfurt/
- Find-It Guide -- www.finditguide.com
- Free Intro to German Online Course -- http://www.dw.de/learn-german/german-courses/s-2547
- Wiesbaden City Website -- www.wiesbaden.de/en/index.php
- By Bus, Bahn, Taxi or Tow --www.wiesbaden.army.mil/sites/local/publictransport50.asp
- Frankfurt Airport Flight Status -- www.frankfurt-airport.com/en/flights---more/flights.html
- SchoolQuest -- https://schoolquest.militarychild.org/
Local agency/organization Facebook pages
- AFN Wiesbaden
- Amelia Earhart Playhouse Public page
- American Red Cross Wiesbaden
- Army Wellness Center Wiesbaden
- Garrison Wiesbaden
- Strong Teams Café—Wiesbaden DFAC
- Wiesbaden Arts and Crafts
- Wiesbaden Auto Skills Center
- Wiesbaden BOSS
- Wiesbaden Community Schools
- Wiesbaden Community Spouses Club
- Wiesbaden Entertainment Center
- Wiesbaden Family and MWR
- Wiesbaden FIT (Families, Infants, & Toddlers)
- Wiesbaden German-American Kontakt Club
- Wiesbaden Health Clinic
- Wiesbaden PX Main Exchange
- Wiesbaden Special Events
- USAG Wiesbaden Army Education Center, USO Rhein Main
Moving is a fact of military life
It is also one of life’s high-stress events. The Relocation Readiness Program supports America’s mobile Army through educational training, guidance and outreach efforts. Available in group and individual settings.
NEW!!! To take a virtual look at the various subjects covered during the monthly Spouse Orientation, click on the Spouse Orientation drop-down menu below:
Willkommen to Deutschland!
