Self Help - A Wonderful Bonus

Building 394, DPW Railhead

House Hold Hazardous waste, collection point 

DSN: 475-6331

Monday - Wednesday, Friday 09:00 - 15:45 Hours
Thursday 10.00 - 17.00 Hours
Saturday 08:00 - 14:00 Hours

Follow this LINK to their web page.

I went over and found the Self Help store here on post. I wanted to find out, as most of you do, what it is they offer at this post. I was really pleased.  Here is the scoop:

Grafenwoehr Lodging - What You Need to Know

Thank you Army.mil for this image of Grafenwoehr Lodging.

Army Lodging Grafenwoehr (Tower Barracks)
Bldg 619
DSN: (314)475-1700
COM: +49 (0)9641-9-3640
Email: usarmy.grafenwoehr.imcom-fmwrc.list.army-lodging@mail.mil

Lodging is going to be your top priority if you want to make sure you have a room that is both pet friendly and large enough for your family to be comfortable in for the duration of your stay.  You can have it all if you are proactive and engage your sponsor.

The Bus to Grafenwoehr

The time is upon you. It is your final jaunt to your new post! When it is time to catch the bus you will show up at the designated time. You would have been told when to show up the night before. Please don't be late, we all want to get to our final spot and relax!

After Landing at Ramstein...

Willkommen! Welcome to Germany! Hooray you made it!

Alright, now you've landed and you just got off the Patriot Express. Great job getting this far without any hassles. Take a deep breath and be prepared for what is next.  Patience is your friend, don't forget that. Besides, you have all this information which most people don't have. You will be fine.

Patriot Express Before, During, and After

I wish I had this information ahead of time. Although, your actual travel experience may be different.

Flying with pets:
First, if you have pets, as soon as you have orders make sure you get into your transportation office (with an appointment) 90-days out to get a pet slot, which are limited.  There are very limited slots for in-cabin pets. In-cabin pets are small pets that will fit under the seat in front of you.  Larger pets will go in the luggage area. There is a fee for pets that you will pay at the ticket counter in BWI. For our cats we paid $120 each. Also, at the check in counter at BWI, have a copy of your bilingual (German/English) Health Certificate ready.