Eating and drinking like a local
USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs The traditional German manner of eating is to have a big, hearty warm meal at midday and have some bread, cheese and sausages or cold cuts in the evening. However, as times have changed, so have habits. Restaurants offer a wide variety of options ranging fromRead More
Learn to shop like a local
USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs Shopping in Germany can be a very positive experience and shoppers will find most of the same things that they’re used to back in the States. Upon arrival in Stuttgart, shopping is one of the first things many newcomers like to do. However, military community membersRead More
Getting around with public transportation in Germany
USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs Public transportation is the ideal way to travel in Germany and throughout Europe. With many forms of transit and a vast network of stops across the country, you don’t have to travel far to find a connection. The various levels of transit services combine to connectRead More
Going green through recycling, ecolabels
USAG Stuttgart Directorate of Public Works – Environmental Division GOING GREEN THROUGH RECYCLING, ECOLABELS The best way to help the environment is to reduce trash. Single-use items are particularly wasteful and produce costs for disposal. One way to reduce trash is to minimize use of plastic. You could use aRead More
Tips for finding a house
USAG Stuttgart Housing Office Prior to selecting a location Verify internet strength and capability options through local internet providers. Determine availability of adequate, nearby parking. To reduce noise, consider whether there are the following within close proximity: Major Industrial area Ongoing or pending construction Proximity to train station, railroad, orRead More
Your home away from home
USAG Stuttgart Directorate of Public Works -Army Housing Office Recognizing where you will be living during your tour at USAG Stuttgart is important, we want to share a little about what you can expect. Approximately 30 percent of the USAG Stuttgart community live in the 1,300+ on-base Family Housing units,Read More
Public transit strike ends early; normal operations as of Monday
Train strike to disrupt public transport in Stuttgart from Jan 24-29.Read More
Fireworks celebrate more than just America’s 247th birthday, as the gates open for the first time to Germans in 20 years
At precisely 4 p.m., July 4th, 2023 the Panzer Kaserne gates in Böblingen opened to the local German community after being shut firm for 20 years.Read More
Ziglar, Gueye dethroned in Zuffenhausen: A Fasching Tradition
Even with the added muscle of Garrison Commander Col. Matt Ziglar, Zuffenhausen District Mayor Saliou Gueye had to hand over his office to the Narren (fools) Saturday. As two costumed women dragged the mayor out of his city hall roost, Gueye was laughing and smiling because his arrest marked a special tradition during Germany’s Fasching(carnival) season, and highlighted an important friendship.Read More
New trash and recycling sorting rules in Ludwigsburg county from Jan. 1
The new year brings new bins and a new trash/recycling sorting process to Landkreis Ludwigsburg.Read More
Caring for your pet overseas
Moving wth your pets overseas can be stressful, check out these tips to make your move easier. Read More
USAG Stuttgart Salutes its 2020 Volunteers of the Year
U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart’s Army Community Services hosted the 2021 Volunteer Recognition Ceremony, Apr. 23, in a different way. Read More
Cultural Immersion: Life off post
This is the first part of a three-part series that takes a look at what it’s like to live off-post, on-post and in the barracks at U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart.Read More