TGO: Now You Know

Learn how to CREATE and MAXIMIZE a food budget: How to shop, How to cook, How to save.

• The ACS (Army Community Service) Personal Financial Counselor is partnering with WIC (Women, Children and Infants) and together are launching EATING WELL ON A BUDGET.
• The event will take place Jan. 13 from 9 to 11 a.m. at ACS, Bldg. 108, on Caserma Ederle.
• You will learn how to better grocery shop and how to build a more effective food budget.

*No registration required.

ACS Family Advocacy Education FAP Prevention Education Coordinator is offering for the first time BUDGETING 101: How to make a Budget and Follow it.

This class will be on Jan. 22 from 10 to 11 a.m. at Del Din ACS, and again on Jan. 28 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Ederle ACS.

This course is designed to help you understand how to create and follow a budget to reduce stress and family conflict. You will learn how to manage your money in a way that brings peace to your life, helping you feel more in control of your finances and strengthen healthy relationships.

*To register for this workshop, please call 0444-71 5848.

Until April 30, traffic restrictions will apply in urban areas for pollution control measures, facing high vehicle congestion, heating-related emissions and outdoor burning. These measures are grounded in the regional air quality plan and enforced locally through municipal ordinances with the goal of protecting public health and improving air quality during colder months. The anticipated 2025 ban on Euro 5 diesel vehicles has been postponed. Euro 0 and 1 vehicle will not be allowed to circulate in the restricted areas, even with a green level. In the event of an orange or red alert, this restriction will also apply to Euro 2 vehicles. All restrictions will be reorganized in the “anti-pollution” ordinances that municipalities are currently working on.

Need to relax and unwind? Guided gatherings is the program for you! FREE monthly guided gatherings are held on the third Wednesday of every month from noon to 1 p.m. at the Caserma Ederle Fitness Center Recovery Zone for parents to connect and support each other.

To register please visit the USAG Italy Website, or use the QR code

Until April 30, 2026, Vicenza enforces anti-pollution measures under the Po Valley Agreement and Veneto Region directives. Restrictions include traffic bans based on vehicle emissions, heating limits (19°C in homes, 17°C in factories), and a ban on solid-fuel barbecues at pollution alert levels. New rules extend bans to LPG and methane vehicles, Euro 5 diesels, and agricultural machinery. Idling is prohibited, even at traffic lights. Shops must keep doors closed when heated. Fines range from €168 to €678, with license suspension for repeat offenses. Burning branches is banned, except for two local bonfire events on Jan. 5 and March 19, 2026. Citizens are encouraged to drive gently, use public transport, and carpool to reduce pollution. Exceptions and alert-level details are outlined in the ordinance.

Starting Saturday, Nov. 15, to April 15, 2026, the obligation to carry snow chains or winter tires takes effect.

This is the legislation at national level, and it will apply to all state highways and motorway junctions. All those who do not fit tires suitable for all four seasons must travel with the appropriate equipment, until April 15, 2026.

Mopeds and motorbikes are exempt from use and may only operate in the absence of snowfall and ice on the road. The requirement is displayed on the road by specific vertical signs and is also valid outside of the specified periods, in the event of snowfall or ice formation.

The Retiree Appreciation Day (RAD) event at The Arena previously scheduled for Friday, Oct. 24 from 9 a.m. to noon, has been postponed to a future date to be determined. The retiree dinner has also been postponed.

*Immunizations, dental cleanings/exams, and ID card services will still take place on Friday, Oct. 24, as previously scheduled.

*Immunizations (flu): Will be available as walk-in from 9 a.m. to noon, at Army Health Clinic Vicenza (Readiness Department) Bldg. 2310, on Caserma Ederle.

*Dental cleanings and exams: Will be available by appointment at Army Dental Clinic Vicenza (2nd floor) Bldg. 2310, Caserma Ederle Vicenza. For appointments, please call +39 0444-61-9120.

*ID card services (DEERS): Will be available as walk-in from 8-11 a.m. exclusively for retirees and their families at the Consolidated Services Center (CSC) Bldg. 309 (old high school) Caserma Ederle.

From Oct. 1 through April 30, 2026, a new city ordinance restricts older vehicles from circulating within Vicenza city limits from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., to help reduce urban air pollution. The ban is for vehicles manufactured before Dec. 31, 1996, and for two-stroke scooters and motorcycles manufactured before Dec. 31, 1999. This applies to vehicles registered with U.S. Army Garrison Italy, known as AFI (Armed Forces Italy) plated vehicles.

Full explanation:

The City of Vicenza has issued Ordinance No. 667, establishing traffic restrictions aimed at reducing urban air pollution. These measures are in effect between Oct. 1, 2025, through April 30, 2026, and apply across the municipal territory during designated hours based on pollution alert levels.

General Overview: The ordinance outlines a phased traffic ban from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., with increasing restrictions depending on air quality levels (Green, Orange, and Red).

It targets older, high-emission vehicles including passenger cars, commercial vehicles, mopeds, motorcycles, and certain industrial machinery. Temporary suspensions are granted during the holiday period from Dec. 15, 2025, to Jan. 6, 2026.

AFI Vehicle Restrictions: Importantly, the ordinance explicitly addresses AFI vehicles. Restrictions apply only to:

- Passenger and commercial vehicles powered by diesel, gasoline, LPG, methane, or bi-fuel combinations, MANUFACTURED on or before Dec. 31, 1996, as indicated on U.S. military registration documents.

- Two-stroke mopeds and motorcycles MANUFACTURED on or before Dec. 31, 1999, as indicated on U.S. military registration documents.

All other AFI vehicles (i.e. those MANUFACTURED Jan. 1, 1997 or later) are exempt from the traffic restrictions, regardless of the alert level in effect.

Interested in learning American Sign Language (ASL)?

Two courses ASL 1 and ASL 2 are offered on Caserma Ederle:

• ASL 1 at ACS on Tuesday & Thursday from 10-11:30 a.m.
• ASL 2 at the Arena on Tuesday & Thursday from 6-7:30 p.m.

Registration Deadline is Sept. 30. For more information, call +39 0444 - 71 5830/5800

Maintenance Requests at U.S. Army Garrison Italy - Use the Army Maintenance Activity (ArMA) site to submit work orders and maintenance requests. Take Note: ArMA is on a new, more secure, home page: https://maintenance.army.mil

• Bookmark this site (and forget about the former “ArmyMaintenance.com” version)
• Submit issues with ease — just describe the problem and add a photo (photos speed up repairs by 25%!)
• Unit leaders can track maintenance across all their buildings.
• Open to any registered user on Army installations.
• Whether it’s a leaky faucet or a broken light, ArMA makes reporting fast, simple, and effective.
• Head to https://maintenance.army.mil

There are fines for driving in the ZTL. Make sure you don't drive in a ZTL. If you reside inside the ZTL make sure you have your permit. For information about ZTL, the Permit Office is located at Piazza Biade 26 (ground floor) by appointment only. Call 0444-221150 (Mon/Wed from 8:30-10 a.m.). More information found at the City of Vicenza website. Look under “Permessi per dimoranti” (blue color).

VICENZA, Italy - It’s warm out now – but you should not idle vehicles. It’s against Italian law. Switching off your engine also saves fuel and cuts pollution. Do your part, do not leave your vehicle running when not driving. Idling vehicles emit noxious gasses, when parked near buildings the fumes go inside affecting air quality and causing people to get sick. Take this as guidance from the garrison -- people cannot leave cars idling in any parking space on post. Most recently, people parking at the Visitor Processing Area at the main gate have left their engines running. But the problem is post-wide. Restarting causes less engine wear than idling. Restarting the engine uses the fuel equivalent to 10 seconds of idling. So, follow the 10 second rule. If you are stopping for more than 10 seconds, turn off the engine and restart when you are ready to go. When you turn off your car, you save money, help the wear on your engine, STOP polluting and obey the law.

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.

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

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.

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

Here is how the Marco Polo Shuttle Bus operates: YOU MUST MAKE AN ONLINE RESERVATION TO BE ADDED TO THE DAILY MANIFEST -

To make a reservation for the Marco Polo Shuttle Bus go to 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.

• 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.