A lapse in appropriations before the Sept. 30, 2025, deadline has forced portions of the government to shut down. The shutdown will impact services provided by the Garrison at installations across Rose Barracks, Tower Barracks, Hohenfels and Garmisch.
During this time our U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria team will continue to deliver life, health, and safety services for those working and living in our community.
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DoDEA Europe will resume all athletic practices and after-school activities on Wednesday, October 8, 2025. Schools will provide additional, school-specific information via email as soon as possible.
impacted services
DIRECTORATE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES
- All military police, fire department and POND gate security guards – Normal operating hours
- Vehicle Registration – Normal operating hours
Installation Access Control System (IACS) – Normal operating hours
CHILD, YOUTH AND SCHOOL SERVICES
- Child Development Center (childcare) – Normal operating hours
- Parent Central Services – Normal operating hours
- School Age Center – Normal operating hours
- School Liaison Office – Normal operating hours
- SKIES Unlimited – Normal operating hours
- Youth Center – Normal operating hours
- Youth Sports & Fitness – Normal operating hours
ARMY COMMUNITY SERVICE (ACS)
- Employment Readiness Program – Closed
- Army Volunteer Coordinator – Closed
- Army Family Action Plan – Closed
- Army Family Team Building – Closed
- Mobilization and Deployment – Closed
- Exceptional Family Member Program – Closed
- Survivor Outreach Services – Closed
- Relocation Readiness Program – Reduced services
- Information and Referral – Reduced services
- Family Advocacy Program only Domestic Abuse Victim Advocates – Reduced services
- Financial Readiness Program: Army Emergency Relief – Reduced services
- ACS services at Garmisch – Closed
***Call ACS to confirm classes***
DIRECTORATE OF FAMILY MORALE, WELFARE & RECREATION (DFMWR)
- Army Lodging – Normal operating hours
- Fitness Centers – Normal operating hours
- Tax Relief (VAT) Office – Normal operating hours
- Bowling Centers – Normal operating hours
- Auto Skills Centers – Normal operating hours
- Car Washes – Normal operating hours
- Outdoor Recreation Centers – Normal operating hours
- Libraries – Normal operating hours
- Warrior Zones & BOSS Programs – Normal operating hours
DIRECTORATE OF MILITARY PROGRAMS (DMP)
- ACES: No Army Personnel Testing
- ASAP: Army Drug Abuse Prevention Training (Prime for Life) attendance will be prioritized to active duty military, all others will be admitted on a space available basis; ACE-SI Tier 1 and 2 training will be available; military drug testing/collection. Limited civilian pre-employment testing coordinated by servicing CHRSC; annual face-to-face training on pause; continued EAP services. All ASAP services being provided as mentioned are by appointment only.
- Civilian personnel – no impact at this time
- Military Personnel Division (including Garmisch and Hohenfels) No retirement services;
- TAP: all contract support will cease during the shutdown to include VABS (in person and virtual) and 1 on 1 assistance
- Post Offices – Normal operating hours
- Education Centers: Due to the ongoing government shutdown and lapse in funding, USAG Bavaria Education Centers will be CLOSED starting Oct. 21 until a continuing resolution or budget is approved and staff recalled to provide services. Garrison schools ERAU and UMGC are still available for assistance.
LOGISTICS SERVICES
- Installation Shuttle – Normal operating hours
- Dining Facility (DFAC) – Normal operating hours
DIRECTORATE OF PLANS, TRAINING, MOBILIZATION AND SECURITY (DPTMS)
- Fingerprinting – no services provided
- Security clearance processing – no services provided
- AVS/SAAR's processing – no services provided
- FTR/ISOPREP submissions – no services provided
DIRECTORATE OF PUBLIC WORKS (DPW)
- Housing Office – Normal operating hours
- Self Help – Normal operating hours
- Work Orders and Emergency Work Orders – Normal operating hours
- Trash Removal Services – Normal operating hours
- Bulk Trash Pick-Up – Normal operating hours
- Custodial Service – Normal operating hours
- Recycle Centers – Normal operating hours
ADDITIONAL GARRISON SERVICES
- Garrison Safety Offices at Tower Barracks, Rose Barracks, Hohenfels and Garmisch – Normal operating hours
- Directorate of Integrated Technology (S-6/IT Support) – Limited services
- Public Affairs Office – Limited service
- Resource Management Office – Normal operating hours
OTHER SUPPORT AGENCIES
- AAFES Main Exchange – Normal operating hours
- AAFES Express – Normal operating hours
- AAFES Gas Station – Normal operating hours
- Exchange Food Court – Normal operating hours
- American Red Cross – Normal operating hours
- Commissary (DeCA) – Normal operating hours
- USO – Normal operating hours
- DoDEA – Normal operating hours
- Health Clinics – Normal operating hours, all services provided
- Dental Clinics – Normal operating hours, all services provided
- Vet Clinics – Normal operating hours, all services provided
- Legal Office – Normal operating hours
EMPLOYEE RESOURCES
- U.S. Army Europe and Africa Timekeeping Guidance
- Shutdown Furlough – Lapse in Appropriations Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Furlough Support Programs and Resources
Financial Resources:
- Emergency Hardship Loans
- Emergency Furlough Relief Assistance
- Government Shutdown Assistance
- Government Shutdown Assistance
- Financial Hardship In-Service Withdrawals
Tips and Tools
- Preparing to Lead Through a Government Shutdown
- 4 Tips to Stay Resilient During a Government Shutdown
- How to Service a Government Shutdown as a Federal Employee
Running list of German support organizations for your kit bags
- Tafel Deutschland: The umbrella organization distributes food to people in poverty through its more than 970 local food banks. You can find your nearest food bank on their website. https://www.tafel.de/
- Foodsharing e.V.: A nationwide volunteer movement that shares surplus food. The organization is also a contact point for donations and support. https://foodsharing.de/
- Essen für Alle (Food for everyone): A non-profit association that volunteers in food rescue and distribution and sees itself as a point of contact for food aid. https://www.essen-fuer-alle.org/
- Too Good To Go-App – Nationwide “Too Good To Go bags” refer to the surprise bags sold via the Too Good To Go-App to reduce food waste. These bags contain unsellable but perfectly good food from shops, cafés, and restaurants, which can be picked up at a reduced price. To obtain one of these bags, it must be reserved in the app and picked up at the store during a specified time window, presenting the reservation receipt in the app. The app is free of charge. Too Good To Go-App
- Verbraucherlotse (Consumer Guide): Offers a free telephone hotline (0228 - 24 25 26 27) and other contact options (email, contact form) for questions about food and nutrition. https://www.bmleh.de/DE/service/verbraucherlotse/verbraucherlotse.html
