BRIEFS: Need to know

VMC TRUNK OR TREAT CELEBRATION FUNDRAISER: VMC will host the annual Trunk or Treat Celebration on Caserma Ederle on Oct. 25. Any Garrison Private Organizations interested in fundraising should contact cynthia.m.owens19.civ@army.mil to reserve a spot.

COLLEGE FAIR ON VILLAGGIO: The Vicenza High School and the Villaggio Youth Program will be hosting a College Fair on Nov. 12 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the Villaggio Youth program Gym. The event is open to middle and high school students, their families and the Vicenza Military community. * call 0444-71 4430 for more info

NEW Hours of operations: DRIVER TRAINING TESTING STATION (DTTS)

• Mondays and Fridays CLOSED 8 a.m.-12 p.m. – OPEN 1 p.m.-3:45 p.m.
• Tuesdays, Wednesday, and Thursday 8:30-10:00 a.m. in person testing ONLY, CLOSED 10:00-11:45 a.m. - OPEN 1-3:45 p.m. - customer services
• Every 3rd Friday of the Month - Only open for remedial training testing 8:30-10:00 a.m. CLOSED to customer services

UPDATE ON RESPIRATORY PROTECTION DEVICE USE AT LOCAL HOSPITALS: To prevent the spread of acute viral infections, mandatory respiratory protection devices are extended to patients, visitors and staff working at the Hospital Facilities of the ULSS 8 Berica Medical Department. These provisions will remain in force until further notice.

NOV 2024 – FEDERAL ELECTIONS- Register to Vote: Start by requesting your ballot here . Contact your unit voting assistance officer or the Installation Voting Assistance Office (IVAO) Watch this video about voting from space or the middle of the ocean.

SUMMER SURGE MARCO POLO SHUTTLE: Seating on Marco Polo shuttle is limited and requires reservations. PCS/ETS/Retiring individuals and family members listed on orders have priority, followed by emergency, TDY, and leisure travel. For information, call 0444-71 5147 or https://go.intelink.gov/9MDtbEB.

PLACE MAIL ON HOLD DURING TDY/LEAVE: Before going on TDY or Leave, personnel should stop by the post office and place their mail on hold. Visit the postal services site to find information on how to forward or place your mail on hold.

REGISTERING FOR ALERTS: ALERT! is the primary DOD emergency mass warning system. Self-registration is available to Soldiers, Family Members, DAC Civilians, and LN employees on a CAC-enabled computer. Be sure to update your profile when you PCS.