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CR2C invites you to let your voice be heard about how to improve your community with this survey. Visit www.surveymonkey.com/r/C3_VMC_DMC

It's anonymous and can have an impact.

Community & Leaders Information Forum Wednesday May 22 at Golden Lion at 10 a.m.

On May 31, 2024, ZTL permits for residents (such as U.S. military/ civilians who reside downtown) expire. Applications for renewal must be submitted from April 16 to May 31.

ZTL Permit Office is located at Piazza Biade 26 (ground floor) by appointment only.

Call 0444-221150 (Mon/Wed from 8:30-10 a.m.). Send permit renewal applications to rinnoviztl@comune.vicenza.it.

More information found at the City of Vicenza website

https://www.comune.vicenza.it/cittadino/scheda.php/42734,69400 , under “Permessi per dimoranti” (blue color).

Please plan ahead for seating on the Marco Polo Shuttle! Seats are limited and require reservations prior to departure. Pritorities will be given to PCS/ETS/Retiring individuals and FM listed on orders; followed by seating considerations for personnel categories below. Patrons with a DoD-issued ID card can make an ONLINE RESERVATION to ride the bus to Marco Polo Airport at: https://intelshare.intelink.gov/my.policy

Priorities are as follows:

1) PCS/ETS/Retiring individuals and FM listed on orders.

2) Emergency leave: must have an absence request or Emergency Visitation Trael (EVT) documentation.

3) Temporary Duty (TDY):must have DD Form 1610 or orders with you.

4) Leisure, also known as Space Available Travel.

For questions on the Marco Polo shuttle, please contact DSN 646-5147.

The Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) joins communities across the world in celebrating the Month of the Military Child in April.

Featured among DeCA’s April events is the “Spreading Joy Around the World” drawing and writing contest for those 18-years-old and younger. To enter the contest, the children of authorized commissary patrons must submit a drawing or written description of a unique experience they have had as a military child.

Each store location will have one winner in the writing category and one in the drawing category, for a total of two winners per store location. To enter, visit https://corp.commissaries.com/military-child-month and download the activity card. The webpage will be active April 1.

Entrants may also visit the customer service desk at the Vicenza Commissary to obtain an activity card. Entries will be accepted at the commissary customer service desks April 1-30. There is a limit of one entry per child. All entries must also include the first and last name of the artist/writer, age, email and phone number. Parents must also complete the accompanying photo release authorization form to display their child’s work in the store if their submission wins.

The selected winners will be contacted by phone or email. Winners will receive a prize by May 31, 2024. No purchase is necessary to enter or win.

U.S. Army Garrison Italy is always looking for ways to support community members during your time in Vicenza and Camp Darby. We’d like your input in this simple 3 question survey to see what we can do better in helping you integrate into the Italian community.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ItalianIntegrationProject

USAG Italy is the premier platform for strategic readiness and Power Projection South of the Alps, delivering quality infrastructure and superior services to Soldiers, families, Army professionals, and host nation partners within our supported military communities.

Crime alert in Vicenza, six robberies in nine days. At least 2 gangs in action - February 12, Il Giornale di Vicenza

In Vicenza, there have been six street robberies in nine days. The robbers steal cash and smartphones.

It began Feb. 1, when a man was attacked downtown at Stradella degli Stalli. Bandits put a knife to his throat and ordered him to hand over his wallet, taking 200 euros. Two days later, a 17-year-old student was targeted in Ponte Novo, San Marco.

Two more days passed and a Pakistani national was attacked with the same modus operandi on Via D'Annunzio Street, a side street of Viale Verona. The three attackers match the description of the Ponte Novo heist.

Last Thursday, three robbers beat a victim when he threatened to call the police, at contra' Vescovado, near the Duomo.

Late Friday night, two more ambushes took place. At 9:30 p.m., near the Ferreto de Ferreti railroad overpass, a 57-year-old resident was robbed. The victim said the attackers were 20-25 years old and dark skinned. Around 11 p.m., in Viale Trento, a young man was attacked at an ATM by two men. After handing them his bills, the victim was hit with pepper spray.

*The garrison public affairs office translates summaries of local news articles for the convenience of non-Italian speaking community members. The information contained in these summaries is originally written by Italian news sources and does not reflect the opinion of U.S. Army Garrison Italy or any of its tenant commands. Direct any questions about the Italian news to the garrison public affairs office.*

100% confidential and free counseling for individuals, couples, and families in the Vicenza Military Community. No insurance needed.

> Located in the Spiritual Life Center, Building 395, behind The Arena

> Open to civilians, service members, and their families

> Cell: 0444-71-4794

> DSN: 646-4794

Every Thursday, from 8 to 11 a.m. it is possible to get the COVID-19 vaccine at the US Army Health Clinic-Vicenza.

It is available with a limited supply. No appointment needed. For more information, call 0444-61 9120.

ACS 12-week English course for Spouses and Civilians takes place every Friday from 9 a.m. to noon for Beginners, and every Tuesday from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. for Intermediate level. Could not get in this month? Take a look at the 2024 schedule.

Visit USAJOBS.gov to find current open positions at the Vicenza Commissary. Some Defense Commissary Agency positions are open continuously. Share with someone who might be looking for this opportunity.

Ederle Postal Service Center Hours:

Monday - Personal Mail 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m./ Official Mail 10:30 a.m.-noon and 1-5 p.m.

Tuesday - Personal Mail 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m./ Official Mail 10:30 a.m.-noon and 1-5 p.m. (this day is open an extra hour for package delivery)

Wednesday - Personal Mail 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. / Official Mail 10:30 a.m.-noon and 1-5 p.m.

Thursday - Personal Mail 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m./ Official Mail 1-5 p.m.

Friday - Personal Mail 10:30-5:30 p.m. / Official

Mail 10:30-noon and 1-5 p.m.

Del Din Postal Service Center Hours:

Monday – Personal and Official mail 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Tuesday – Personal and Official mail 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Wednesday – Personal and Official mail 11:30-a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Thursday – Personal and Official mail 11:30-a.m.-6:30 p.m. (this day is open an extra hour for package delivery)

Friday – Personal and Official mail 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

CPF (Central Processing Facility) Hours:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Thursday: 11:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.

ACS is one of your many options to learn Italian that's useful in the community. Reach out today to find out more.

To register please email ACS

Watch a student learn how to order his favorite pizza.

The Army Maintenance Activity, a new mobile-friendly website to submit work orders, is preferred method for community members to submit maintenance requests for U.S. Army Garrison Italy.

ArMA officials estimate this will save more than 5,000 hours of manpower in one year.

Customers should give a good description and when you submit a photo, the work gets done about 25 percent faster on average.

Any registered user who notices a maintenance issue on their Army installation will be able to report the problem with ease. Additionally, unit leaders can create reports on maintenance status of all their buildings.

To use ArMA, visit www.armymaintenance.com

Rumors you may have heard about Five Guys coming to U.S. Army Garrison Italy are true. Renovations are underway this Spring. The hamburger shop is from the Washington, DC area. Burger King on Caserma Ederle recently closed after more than 35 years on post. Workers have been dismantling parts of Burger King in recent weeks. Soon, renovations will begin for Five Guys – work that will continue through the autumn. Five Guys recently opened at Ramstein Air Base, on the site of the former Burger King. In Italy, Five Guys also has restaurants in Milan and Rome. Stay tuned to The Garrison Outlook for updates.

As we head into the Summer Surge of PCS, here is a reminder of how the Marco Polo Shuttle Bus operates:

YOU MUST MAKE AN ONLINE RESERVATION TO BE ADDED TO THE DAILY MANIFEST - link below

Priority 1 - PCS/ETS Soldiers and their family members

Priority 2 - Emergency Leave

Priority 3 - TDY

Priority 4 - Ordinary Leave

VMC to Marco Polo International Airport - Marco Polo LNO's from the CPF will conduct thorough screenings of those boarding the bus at each pick-up point on Ederle. Priority 2-4 will be allowed on the bus if there is space after Priority 1 passengers are onboard after stopping at all three pick-up locations on Ederle. Those in priority 2-4 should be prepared to have an alternate method of getting to the airport. There are no exceptions especially for those who have been directed to use the shuttle for TDY. The Marco Polo Shuttle Bus is contracted for PCS/ETS Soldiers only. Vicenza is the only community in Europe that provides free shuttle service for outbound passengers.

Marco Polo International Airport to VMC - The same priorities above apply for those seeking service from the airport to the Vicenza Military Community.

To make a reservation for the Marco Polo Shuttle Bus go to the USAG Italy Home Page (https://home.army.mil/italy) and click on the Shuttle Bus Schedules link. Near the bottom you will see a link ONLINE RESERVATION. You must have a CAC card to use the online reservation system. For questions, call DSN 646-5148.

For long term parking on Caserma Ederle and Del Din, you must get a permit from the PMO at Bldg 4B on Ederle. Once you get the permit, the authorized parking locations are the top two floors in both Del Din parking garages and in the parking lot behind Bldg 28 on Ederle (behind finance). Bring your current vehicle registration. For LN's using the Marco Polo shuttle, bring TDY orders also. Call DSN 646-5300 for more details.