USAG Stuttgart Services During the Government Shutdown

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UPDATE: Nov. 5, 2025, 5:00 p.m.

By USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs

GROUNDS MAINTENANCE & CUSTODIAL SERVICES UPDATE

USAG Stuttgart will distribute custodial items (toilet paper, paper towels, hand soap, garbage bags, etc.) through Command and Tenant representatives, Building Coordinators and Installation Coordinators.

See details below in “How do we get custodial supplies?” 

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT

On Nov. 3, USAG Stuttgart reduced its support to roads and grounds maintenance, suspended some custodial services, and closed all unmanned pedestrian gates. This is in effect until the garrison receives FY2026 funding.

Why is this happening?

Due to the shutdown, the garrison has limited funds available on the maintenance contract. To ensure we continue to provide support to critical work orders related to life, health, safety, the garrison mission, we are deferring non-emergency maintenance operations until after an appropriations bill or continuing resolution is passed. Additionally, Army Contracting Command has determined only custodial services for childcare facilities and gyms are permitted shutdown activities.

Once the garrison receives FY2026 funding, we will resume these services.

What services will be impacted?

The garrison will reduce its support to the following grounds maintenance services:

  • Leaf removal, tree trimming, and hedge pruning.
  • Maintenance and emptying of dog waste stations and some smaller trash receptacles e.g., outside trash cans.

The garrison will NOT provide the following custodial services to garrison offices and tenant commands:

  • Office cleaning services, like trash removal, vacuuming, cleaning restrooms, etc.
  • Delivery of toilet paper, paper towels, hand soap, and other custodial supplies.

What grounds maintenance and custodial services will the garrison provide?

The garrison will provide the following maintenance and custodial services:

  • Critical work orders related to life, health, safety, and the garrison mission
  • Emptying of trash islands (dumpsters) and selected outside garbage cans, e.g. garbage cans located near food trucks.
  • Removal of snow and ice.
  • Custodial services to CDC/CYS and gyms
  • Distribution of custodial supplies (garbage bags, toilet paper, paper towels, hand soap) through building coordinators, installation coordinators and tenant command representatives.
  • Installation Coordinators will periodically monitor outdoor garbage cans and pet waste receptacles and will only empty when full.

Will these service reductions affect DoDEA schools, the Exchange or the Commissaries?

No. DoDEA, AAFES, and DeCA maintain their own maintenance and custodial contracts. Those facilities will not be impacted by this reduction of service.

How do we get custodial supplies?

Building Garbage and Recycling Bags

 Toilet Paper, Paper Towels and Hand Soap

  • Kelley/Patch/ Panzer
    • Building Coordinators, or designated representatives, can visit the following Pipenbrock storage spaces to pick up toilet paper, paper towels, and soap:
      • Kelley:  B3319 Basement (same side as the auto skills center) — M-F, 0800-1300
      • Patch:  B2311 Basement, Rooms 001 and 003 (last room on the right) – M-F, 0830-1000
      • Panzer:  B2915 Basement, Room 10 — M-F, 0900-1030
  • On Robinson Barracks/SAAF
    • Supplies will be distributed to the buildings.  The Pipenbrock supervisor will coordinate drop off time and location with Building Coordinators.

 NOTE: When picking up supplies, please let the Pipenbrock supervisor know if you need keys to the dispenser.  Only one set of keys will be provided.  Do NOT lose the provided keys – additional keys will NOT be provided.

***For any issues, contact Mr. Geoffry Aduongo (Custodial Contract, COR): DSN (314) 596-6267, +49 (964) 170 596-6267, geoffrey.a.aduongo.ln@army.mil

How can you help?

Here are some ways residents and employees can help keep the garrison clean and free of litter during this time:

  • Only use the trash islands (dumpsters) for waste disposal.
  • Practice a “Carry-In Carry-Out” process.
  • Avoid disposing of waste in dog waste stations and outdoor garbage cans.
  • Notify your Installation Coordinator if you see a full or overflowing outdoor garbage can.
  • Do not dispose of leaves or yard waste in the trash islands (dumpsters).
  • Work with your colleagues to maintain basic cleanliness and sanitation in your workspaces.
  • Organizations and individuals looking to help can contact the Installation Coordinators for more information.

We greatly appreciate your patience, cooperation and understanding during this unprecedented time.

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A lapse in appropriations before the Sept. 30, 2025, deadline has forced portions of the government to close, including some services provided by the U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart and its installations in and around Stuttgart, Germany.

Only operations and activities essential to life, health, safety and the protection of our national security are exempted from shutting down. This means some garrison services may be limited, reduced or closed.

Commissaries, AAFES facilities, childcare services, health clinics, fitness centers, duty bus services and DoDEA schools will continue normal operations.

We are excited to announce DoDEA extracurricular activities and athletics will resume Oct. 8, and Stuttgart High School’s Homecoming will be held on Oct. 18. 

With the exception of messages related to life, health, safety, and updates to shutdown information, U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart social media, websites, and apps will not be monitored or maintained during the shutdown.

The shutdown should have minimal impact on service members, employees and families reporting to and transitioning out of Stuttgart, though wait times may be longer than usual.

If you are uncertain whether a service is available, please call ahead to confirm. While operating hours on the My Army Post app will not be updated, you can use the My Army Post App to find office contact information.

Here is a list of garrison services and their operating statuses as of Oct. 7 at noon. This list is subject to change based on manpower and resource availability. We will endeavor to keep the community informed if operating statuses change.

GARRISON DIRECTORATES & SPECIAL STAFF

  • Resource Management Office – Normal hours.
  • Legal Office – Normal hours. (7ATC)
  • Front Office and Admin. services – Limited service.
  • Public Affairs Office (PAO) – Limited service.
  • S-6/IT Support – Limited service.
  • Safety Office – Limited service.

RELIGIOUS SUPPORT OFFICE (RSO)

  • Club Beyond – Normal operations.
  • Sunday Services – Normal hours with limited watch care.

DIRECTORATE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES (DES)

  • All military police, fire department & gate guards – Normal hours.

DIRECTORATE OF PLANS, TRAINING MOBILIZATION AND SECURITY

  • Fingerprinting – Limited service.
  • Training Support Center – Limited service. (7ATC)

DIRECTORATE OF HUMAN RESOURCES (DHR)

  • Passport Office – Normal hours.
  • Education Center – Limited service.
  • ID Cards (DEERS) – Limited service.
  • Military Personnel Division (MPD) – Limited service.
  • Civilian Human Resources Service Center (CHRSC formerly CPAC) – Limited service.
  • Post Offices & Community Mailrooms – Limited service.
  • Army Substance Abuse Programs (ASAP) – Closed.

DIRECTORATE OF PUBLIC WORKS (DPW)

  • Trash Removal Services – Limited.
    • Beginning Nov. 3, DPW will only remove trash from “trash islands” (dumpsters)
  • Custodial Service – Only available for CDCs, CYS, and gyms.
  • Bulk Trash Pick-Up – Normal hours.
  • Recycle Centers – Normal hours.
  • Housing and GFOQ Offices – Limited service.
  • Work Orders and Emergency Work Orders – Limited Service (Emergency Only)

DIRECTORATE OF FAMILY MORALE, WELFARE & RECREATION (DFMWR)

  • Army Lodging – Normal hours.
  • Fitness Centers – Normal hours.
  • Outdoor Recreation Centers – Normal hours.
  • Bowling Centers – Normal hours.
  • Libraries – Normal hours.
  • Warrior Zones & BOSS Programs – Normal hours.
  • Tax Relief (VAT) Office – Normal hours.
  • Auto Skills Centers – Normal hours.
  • Car Washes – Normal hours.

ARMY COMMUNITY SERVICE (ACS)* AVAILABLE & LIMITED SERVICES

  • Lending Closet – Normal hours.
  • Unofficial Translation Services – Normal hours.
  • Host Nation Classes and Tours – Normal hours.
  • Army Emergency Relief (AER) – Normal hours.
  • Financial Counselling (SMs & family members) – Normal hours.
  • EFMP Family Support Services – Normal hours.
  • Domestic Violence Advocacy Services 24/7 – Normal hours.
  • New Parent Support Services – Normal hours.
  • Military and Family Life Counselors (MFLC) – Normal hours.
  • PSB-CY MDT – Normal hours.
  • Survivor Outreach Services – Limited services.
  • Information and Referral – Limited services.
  • ESL and German Language Classes – Limited services.
  • Financial Readiness Classes – Limited services.

*Call ACS to confirm classes

ARMY COMMUNITY SERVICE (ACS) UNAVAILABLE SERVICES

  • Employment Readiness Services – Unavailable.
  • Volunteer Management & OPOC Services – Unavailable.
  • Sponsorship Training – Unavailable.
  • In-processing Briefing – Unavailable.
  • Home-Based Business Processing & Support – Unavailable.
  • Soldier & Family Readiness Group Training – Unavailable.
  • CARE Team Training – Unavailable.
  • Deployment Briefings – Unavailable.
  • Parenting & Education Classes/Counselling – Unavailable.
  • Teen Level-Up Program – Unavailable.
  • Unit Outreach Support – Unavailable.
  • Community Outreach Support – Unavailable.

CHILD, YOUTH AND SCHOOL SERVICES

  • Child Development Centers (childcare) – Normal hours.
  • Parent Central Services – Normal hours.
  • School Age Center – Normal hours.
  • School Liaison Office – Normal hours.
  • SKIES Unlimited – Normal hours.
  • Youth Center – Normal hours.
  • Youth Sports & Fitness – Normal hours

DODEA SCHOOLS & OFFICES

  • DODEA School – Open for normal instruction.
  • Extracurricular activities & athletics.
  • District/Community Superintendent Offices – Normal hours.
  • Region Offices & Headquarters – Minimal staffing.

LOGISTICS SERVICES (LRC)

  • Installation Duty Shuttle – Normal hours.
  • Central Issue Facility (CIF) – Normal hours.
  • Installation Property Book Office – Normal hours.
  • SATO Travel – Normal hours.
  • Patriot Express – Normal hours.
  • Transportation Office (Household Goods) – Normal hours.
  • LRC Main Office – Operating half-day schedule.

PERSONALLY OPERATED VEHICLE (POV) SERVICES

  • Vehicle Registration – Normal hours.
  • Vehicle Inspection – Normal hours.
  • Vehicle Processing Center – Normal hours.
  • Driver’s Testing Activity – Normal hours.

CLINICS

  • Health Clinics – Normal hours, all services provided.
  • Dental Clinic – Normal hours, all services provided.
  • Hospital-Based FAP – Normal hours.
  • Veterinary Clinic – Normal hours.

AAFES & COMMISSARIES

  • AAFES Main Exchange, Express, and Gas Stations – Normal hours.
  • Exchange Food Courts – Normal hours.
  • Panzer Kantina – Normal hours.
  • Commissaries (DeCA) – Normal hours.

PARTNER SERVICES

  • American Red Cross – Normal hours.
  • USO – Normal hours.