How the government shutdown affects USAG Stuttgart

By USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs Office

A lapse in appropriations before the January 31, 2026, 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 and safety — as well as the protection of our national security — are exempted from shutting down. This means some garrison services may be limited, reduced or closed.

Significant impacts to the community include the limited service of the USAG Stuttgart post offices and community mail rooms. Commissaries, AAFES facilities, childcare services, the health clinics, fitness centers, dining facilities (DFACs), bus services and DoDEA schools will continue to operate during normal hours.

The shutdown should have minimal impact on service members, employees and families reporting to and transitioning out of Stuttgart, though there may be some delays in wait times.

If uncertain whether a garrison service is shutdown, always call ahead prior. Use the My Army Post App to find operating hours and contact information.

Here is a list of garrison services and their status during the shutdown. This list is subject to change based on manpower and resource availability.

AAFES & COMMISSARIES 

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

ARMY COMMUNITY SERVICE (ACS) AVAILABLE & LIMITED SERVICES 

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

*Call ACS to confirm classes 

ARMY COMMUNITY SERVICE (ACS) UNAVAILABLE OPERATIONS 

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

CHILD, YOUTH AND SCHOOL OPERATIONS

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

CIVILIAN HUMAN RESOURCES SERVICE CENTER (CHRSC) 

• Civilian Human Resources Service Center (CHRSC) – Normal operations 

DIRECTORATE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES (DES) 

• All military police, fire department and gate guards – Normal operations 

DIRECTORATE OF FAMILY MORALE, WELFARE & RECREATION (DFMWR) 

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

DIRECTORATE OF HUMAN RESOURCES (DHR) 

• Post Offices & Community Mailrooms – Normal operations 
• Passport Office – Normal operations 
• Transition Assistance Program – Normal operations 
• ID Cards (DEERS) – Normal operations 
• Army Substance Abuse Programs (ASAP) – Limited operations 
  • Employee Assistance Program – Limited operations. 
  • Support to Drug Testing – Limited operations 
• Education Services Office – Limited operations. 
  • Tuition Assistance Support – Limited operations 
  • All other ESO programs and services – Normal operations 
• Military Personnel Division (MPD) – Limited operations 
• Personnel Services Branch – Limited operations 
• Administrative Services Division – Limited operations  
  • FOIA Office – Limited operations 
  • Workforce Development – Limited operations 
• Retirement Services – Service unavailable 
• CR2I – Service unavailable 

DIRECTORATE OF PLANS, TRAINING MOBILIZATION AND SECURITY 

• Fingerprinting – Limited operations
• Training Support Center (7ATC) – Limited operations
• Security Office – Service unavailable 

DIRECTORATE OF PUBLIC WORKS (DPW) 

• Housing and GFOQ Offices – Normal operations (Service times may be slower) 
• Housing Off-Post Management – Normal operations (Funded through 20 March)  
• Bulk Trash Pick-Up – Normal operations 
• Recycle Centers – Normal operations 
• Demand Maintenance Orders (DMOs): Normal operations. Work orders will be prioritized as normal (P1, P2, P3). 
  • There is no planned reduction in these services, but priority will be given to P1 DMOs.
  • P3 Backlog may be delayed in the event of an extended furlough. 
• Contracted Services: These services are fully funded and will conduct normal operations through February: 
  • BASOPS (Repairs, Roads & Groundskeeping) 
  • Custodial Services 
  • Snow/Ice Treatment & Removal 
  • Appliance & Warehouse Delivery 

DODEA SCHOOLS & OFFICES 

• DODEA Schools – Normal operations 
• Extracurricular activities & athletics – Normal operations 
• District/Community Superintendent Offices – Normal operations 
• Region Offices & Headquarters – Limited operations 

GARRISON DIRECTORATES & SPECIAL STAFF 

• Resource Management Office – Normal operations 
• Legal Office (7ATC) – Normal operations
• Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention (SHARP) Office (7ATC) – Normal operations
• Front Office and Admin. Services – Limited operations 
• Public Affairs Office (PAO) – Limited operations 
• S5/Master Planning/PAIO – Limited service 
• S-6/IT Support – Limited operations 
• Safety Office – Limited operations 

LOGISTICS OPERATIONS (LRC) 

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

PARTNER OPERATIONS

• American Red Cross – Normal operations 
• USO – Normal operations 

PERSONALLY OPERATED VEHICLE (POV) OPERATIONS

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

RELIGIOUS SUPPORT OFFICE (RSO) 

• All services and programs – Normal operations 

STUTTGART ARMY HEALTH CLINIC & VETERINARY CLINIC

• All Clinics and Services – Normal operations

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