I’m PCS’ing to Wiesbaden, Germany after my reclass. Going to 66th MI BDE. Any advice about Wiesbaden or 66th MI BDE?

2018-05-24T08:38:33-04:00

I’ll be traveling with a wife, dog and a newborn. My wife found this EXPENSIVE travel company for the dog. Any advice would be amazing!

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made May 24 at 2018 9:31 AM

2018-05-24T09:31:37-04:00

Check with United and Lufthansa. They have a fantastic pet travel service. Also, if you are not, I recommend getting on facebook and digging into the "Wiesbaden yard sale" and Wiesbaden army facebook pages. Those have lots of insight on the goings on, how to do stuff, where to do/get stuff, and purchasing stuff from outgoing Soldiers. Feel free to hit me up with anything you have. I just got back from Wiesbaden/Clay Kasern and helped several soldiers in-process.

http://stationedingermany.com/living-in-germany/pcs-my-dog-to-germany/
https://www.bavariannews.com/how-to-pcs-to-germany-with-pets/

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Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made May 24 at 2018 10:04 AM

2018-05-24T10:04:08-04:00

I was stationed in Mainz. You will have a great time in Wiesbaden. It is in a central location, and it is a beautiful city.

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made May 24 at 2018 11:13 AM

2018-05-24T11:13:33-04:00

Less advice than it is a great area with a rich history and a wonderful culture. The unit itself is historically very good. Great leadership with awesome Soldiers. The senior NCO Corp has always been phenominal. Thank you for your service.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 24 at 2018 3:31 PM

2018-05-24T15:31:47-04:00

I was stationed there from 05 to 08. Loved it there. I'm sure lots has changed in 10 years. They have a professional soccer stadium along with a rich culture and history. Get out and explore downtown. Learn the language. Most people are friendly. If it's still there, go to Your's Sports bar and grill. Great food and atmosphere. Also go to the Brauhouse in Mainz-Kassel

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made May 24 at 2018 4:10 PM

2018-05-24T16:10:35-04:00

SGT Private RallyPoint Member Vacationed There while stationed in London, I'm Jealous. Great Duty.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made May 25 at 2018 9:40 AM

2018-05-25T09:40:12-04:00

Make sure your kennel is big enough for when you PCS out of Germany as well. It was an expensive lesson for my wife and I for our Husky at the Frankfurt Intl Airport.

Other than that, travel a lot! 4 day weekends every month! and if you need to board your pet during these travels, look up rex kennels. they speak English and they pick up and drop off your pup and it won't cost an arm a leg. I would love to go back to Wiesbaden.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 2 at 2018 12:09 AM

2018-06-02T00:09:48-04:00

Lucky bastard

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 5 at 2018 1:09 PM

2018-06-05T13:09:57-04:00

Enjoy yourself and get out and travel whenever possible.