The Garrison Outlook

News from U.S. Army Garrison Italy

#TGO Videos

1 CDRs Corner Feb 8 2023
2 Garrison Commander, Col. Matt Gomlak talks about changes to sports physicals.
3 Commander’s Corner- Update on Army Family Housing Project with Col. Matt Gomlak.
4 Commamder’s Corner- Vicenza Highschool construction update.
5 Welcome to U S Army Garrison Italy!
6 USAG Italy utilities awareness 1
7 Italy 101 Shopping at Supermarkets
8 U.S. Army Garrison Italy Command Team Utilities Message and Tips
9 📣Shout out to each and every one of our community members for helping make 2022 such a great year!✨
10 Darby Military Community TASP Newcomers Video
11 Italy 101 Train Stations & Tickets
12 Italy 101 Pumping Gas
13 Italy 101 Parking
14 Italy 101 Isola Vicentina
15 Italy 101 Dining in Italy
16 Italy 101 Caffe
17 Italy 101 Purchase Train Tickets Online
18 Italy 101 Gelato
19 Italy 101 Buying a Bus Ticket
20 Italy 101 Aperitivo & Spritz
21 Italy 101 Butcher
22 Welcome to Italy - Vicenza Elementary School
23 Welcome to Italy - Barracks Life
24 Welcome to Italy - Warrior Zone
25 Welcome to Italy - Del Din Gym
26 Welcome to Italy - Teenvenuti
27 Health Care Coordinator CR2C
28 Enclave1
29 DOD 109554188 Teatro Olimpico AFN
30 AMICI program no. 5

Energy Savings

1 U.S. Army Garrison Italy Command Team Utilities Message and Tips
2 Frankie David says it's a good idea to save energy

Murder Mystery at the Arena

The USO is bringing you a night to remember Wednesday, June 7 at 6 p.m. Don't miss out on this adult fun. Let the USO know your coming.

Community Strengths & Themes Assessment

We want to develop a deeper understanding of issues that relate to your thoughts on quality of life, health, safety, and readiness at your Army installation. Take the survey today to tell us how you feel.

HAZMAT Training (Italian language version)

DPW Environmental Division is conducting an additional Italian class of the Hazardous Materials / Hazardous Wastes Management and Spill Prevention & Response Training on June 5 and 6 at Bldg 378 7ATC TSC classroom 1. For more info call commercial: (+39)-0444-71-2637 or DSN: (314)-646-2637

LRC Italy Vicenza Central Issue Facility inventory closure June 5-13

The LRC Italy Vicenza Central Issue Facility (CIF) in Lerino will conduct its annual inventory from June 5-13. During this closure period, CIF personnel will not process Full Issues; Partial Issues; Additional Issues and will not accept or process Full Turn-Ins; Partial Turn-Ins and Direct Exchange. Normal business will resume after the inventory is completed. For emergencies (emergency deployments) and Chapters, call DSN 646-2265/2260 or commercial 0444-71-2265/2260.

Juneteenth Freedom Day on Hoekstra Field

On June 15, the Vicenza Women of Color and the Vicenza Gospel Service present the Juneteenth Freedom Day on Hoekstra Field from 5 to 8 p.m.

Tax Relief Office moves to temporary location

The Tax Relief Office/Utility Tax Exemption Program (TRO) in building #367 relocated to a temporary building between building #305 and #308.  Learn how to save on your purchases here.

MWR Events

  • Ederle Art Center hosts "Gallery at the Garrison" this Thursday at 4 p.m. at Soldiers' Theatre -- Ederle Art Center -- Outdoor Rec -- Ederle Library
  • Jun 1 2023, 7:30 am - 4 pm As part of the Del Din Bike Days, we're having a wrench class! We'll be teaching soldiers to fix bikes. Once they've fixed the bike, they get to keep it! Here's how it works: Pick a bike to fix June 1-3 between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Tag it! Come to the bike class on Thursday, June 8 Learn how to fix it with out professionals Head off with your bike Use your new bike to get out and explore! Don't miss this chance to get a new, functional bike while learning basic bike maintenance! Registration Information No need to register, just show up!

Car Care Center to close temporarily

The Car Care Center (Exchange/AAFES) at Caserma Ederle bldg. 202 will temporarily close June 1 due to a concessionary change. The date for the new opening will be announced by the Exchange. Check their Facebook page for updates.

Bye bye burgers and fries, BK is closing and you want to know why

The Burger King at Caserma Ederle, an iconic mainstay of the post's shopping area for decades, is set to close on June 22. The Exchange, who oversees the management of the fast food restaurant announced the closure to Vicenza military community members at U.S. Army Garrison Italy on May 8. Further information about what the Exchange may put in the space has not yet been released. The Garrison Outlook will continue you to update the community when information is provided.

Marco Polo Shuttle Bus Reservations Required

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.

Out & About -- The Hollywood Vampires at the “Marostica Summer Festival”

This summer, the "Hollywood Vampires" also known as the “best bar band in the world,” will be in the amazing “Piazza Castello”, Marostica where they also play human cheese games every year. It’s the only date in Italy, so if you want to see the “Hollywood Vampires” you must come to the “Marostica Summer Festival”, on July 2, 2023. Tickets are available at ticketone.it. The front man of Hollywood Vampires is Alice Cooper; at his side Johnny Depp; Joe Perry, guitarist of “Aerosmith” and Tommy Henriksen who is Alice Cooper’s guitarist. The concert will be “Louder Than War.” The Hollywood Vampires have published two albums, the first one being “The Last Vampires” in 2015, an album dedicated to the young musicians that have passed away must to soon like Jim Morrison (The Doors), John Lennon (The Beatles), Jimi Hendrix, Marc Bolan (T. Rex), John Bonham (Led Zeppelin), Keith Moon (The Who). The second album “Rise” come out in 2018 and it’s has all new songs written by the Hollywood Vampires. For more information contact DuePunti Eventi at 0445-360516 and www.duepuntieventi.com or D’Alessandro e Galli at 0584-30335 and www.dalessandroegalli.com. (By Cesare Greselin, Out & About contributor) **These events are not U.S. Army events and are not sponsored by any entity related to U.S. Army Garrison Italy. These links are being provided as a convenience and for informational purposes only; they do not constitute an endorsement or an approval by the U.S. Army of any of the products, services or opinions of the corporation or organization or individual. The U.S. Army bears no responsibility for the accuracy, legality or content of the external site or for that of subsequent links. Contact the external site for answers to questions regarding its content. **

Parking Permits Required (TDY and Long Term)

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.

The latest guide to understand Military Spouse and Veteran employment processes

Army G-1 has released the attached Military Spouse and Veteran Employment Guide – A comprehensive resource to support military spouses and veterans to better understand the various civilian employment processes and programs. Navigating Civilian Employment.pdf [PDF - 7.9 MB]

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