Local news translated – April 20, 2021
Local news translated for the U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart military community.
Announcements
Vaccine appointments now available for general population
All eligible Stuttgart military community members will be able to make appointments for COVID-19 vaccination beginning April 20, 2021.
Garrison postal services resume normal schedules Wednesday
Postal impacts at Patch and Robinson Barracks the week of April 19
Construction project to impact traffic around Panzer Kaserne
A scheduled Böblingen County construction project along Panzerstrasse, adjacent to Panzer Kaserne, will impact traffic flow in the area starting in May.
Email correspondence best for reaching Housing
Housing is receiving an increased number of calls. For most efficient service, email the office for a response within two business days.
Army’s blanket Tuition Assistance exception to policy ending April 22
Update from the Panzer Education Center regarding Tuition Assistance (TA) availability on Army IgnitED
Garrison youth summer hire program accepting applications
The garrison Summer Hire program, offering temporary jobs for U.S. family member dependents ages 14-22, is accepting applications through April 23.
Unmanned access unavailable at Panzer Fitness Center
Unmanned access is temporarily unavailable at Panzer.
Gold Star Spouses Day 2021
U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart honors Gold Star Spouses
Demonstrations, traffic impacts in Stuttgart on Saturday
Several registered demonstrations will take place in Stuttgart on April 3, and traffic disruption should be expected.
COVID-19 and our environment
COVID-19 is impacting more than just our health. The environmental impact of take-out containers and discarded masks is climbing.
Vietnam Veterans Honored
The United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration is a program administered by the Office of the Secretary of Defense to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War.
New hours at Stuttgart Army Finance Office
The finance office on Panzer Kaserne has new hours from 29 March.
Panzer Exchange Concessionaires move to appointment only
Panzer Exchange concessions will move to appointment only and “Roving vendors” will be leaving Panzer mall.
Finding your hope
Saint Patrick sets the example for finding hope from within
Exchange Rates
Exchange Rates
Courtesy Community Bank
| One USD buys | € 0.8098 |  |
| One Euro costs | $ 1.2349 | |
| One USD buys | £0.699301 | |
| One GBP costs |
$ 1.43
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| The following inter-bank rates are for information purposes only and not available at military banks | ||
| Czech Krone (CZK) |
21.52
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| Egyptian Pound (EGP) | 15.63 | |
| Hungarian Forint (HUF) | 299.44 | |
| Israeli Shekel (ILS) | 3.26 | |
| Polish Zloty (PLN) | 3.78 | |
| Turkish Lira (TRL) | 8.0786 | |
