The USAG Rheinland-Pfalz Family & MWR is hosting a new program called "Baumholder Did You Know?"
This exciting program is designed to help newcomers explore all the Family & MWR programs available in Baumholder, such as service centers, childcare, education, library, recreation, sports and fitness, hospitality, social and dining.
Did You Know...that using a Value Added Tax (VAT) form saves you a whopping 7 or 19% VAT on goods and services purchased on the economy and that both the VAT & Utility Tax Avoidance Program (UTAP) offices can be found in one, central location? Find more information HERE
Did You Know...that tax relief is an entitlement afforded ONLY to servicemembers and civilians here in Germany under the Status of Forces (SOFA) agreement? Learn about your VAT and UTAP advantage HERE
Did You Know...that just a few of the most popular uses for VAT forms is for vehicle parts and repairs? Pet care and veterinarian visits? Home furnishings and decor? Get more information about planning tax free purchases HERE
Did You Know...that there is a lengthy list of excellent local family support and childcare agencies and programs available to service members and civilians while stationed in Baumholder? Army Community Service, Child and Youth Services, the Baumholder Library and others are just a click away. Find out more HERE
Did You Know...the difference between FAP Medical and FAP Clinical? FAP Clinical are the Fun FAP with a New Parent Support Program, A weekly playgroup for young children and children with special needs! Learn more HERE
Did You Know...that the Army Emergency Relief office is co-located with ACS in Baumholder and provides interest free loans and grants for over 30 categories of assistance? Find out more HERE
Did You Know...tracking your Volunteer hours in VMIS (Volunteer Management Information System) helps your community resource group programs? Click the "Employment and Volunteering" found HERE
Did You Know...that your Army Community Service in Baumholder consists of 13 different programs to assist you? Find out about the Army Family Action Plan (AFAP), Army Family Team Building (AFTB), the Army Volunteer Corps Coordinator's office (AVCC), the local Employment Readiness Program (ERP), the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) the Family Advocacy Program (FAP), the Financial Readiness Program (FRP), the Information and Referral (I&R) service, the Mobilization/Deployment Readiness Program (MOB/DEP), the Relocation Readiness Program (RELO), Survivor Outreach Services (SOS) and access to Military and Family Life Counselors (MFLC) by clicking HERE
Did You Know...Baumholder Outdoor Recreation rents out a party area equipped with a Grill, Canopy, Fest Benches and Tables, and Bounce house for Unit events or birthday parties? Click the "Rental" tabs on the ODR page found HERE
Did You Know...the same aforementioned Baumholder Outdoor Recreation can ALSO put together Unit Trips for groups of 6 to 46 people?! Find out more HERE
Did You Know...that the Strikers Bowling Center has a friendly Bar, and popular Shawingz eatery (with gourmet wings and Hot Wings and Beers)? For details visit their page HERE
Did You Know...that Strikers Bowling Centers offers monthly & weekly Specials, is open 7 days a week from 11:00 a.m. to 9 p.m. and that their adjacent slot/gaming room is open 24/7?! Click HERE to learn more.
Did You Know...Baumholder community members have an abundance of Recreational choices to choose from each month? The Rolling Hills Golf Club, Strikers Bowling Center and Outdoor Recreation office offer a variety of specials, rentals and travel destinations throughout the year - at great prices! Find out more HERE
Did You Know...that the Mountaineer Physical Fitness Center on Smith Barracks has Free weights, Plate loaded equipment, Cardio & Nautilus machines, offers Group Fitness Classes, Personal trainers, Saunas and much, much more? Find out HERE
Did You Know...that besides offering identical work-out opportunities as those mentioned above The Hall of Champions offers annual, seasonal sports programs such as (but not limited to) Softball, Flag football, Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball and Boxing? Get all the information about this world-class fitness facility HERE
Did You Know...of the many on post opportunities for socializing, entertaining, celebrating or simply relaxing can be found around the Baumholder community? On Smith Barracks you'll find opportunities for Single Soldiers, family dining, and the Java Café is a perfect place to meet up or simply relax while enjoying Starbucks coffee and fresh baked goods. The Tavern on the Rock bar in the Rheinlander Club is an ideal place for an after work soirée - or just to unwind while you catch the game on the big screen. Find out more HERE
