What are some recommendations I can do to fulfill my experience while in Germany?

2LT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 14 Jan 2020 16:01:36 -0500

First assignment and duty station.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 14 at 2020 4:14 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 14 Jan 2020 16:14:44 -0500

Define "fulfill my experience," please.

This could be many things. But, if you want the full experience as much as possible, then I highly recommend you travel as much as you can when you are not on duty. So many countries within just a few hours drive or train ride. If you hear about the GAFB and/or Schützenschnur being offered....TAKE IT.

Response by SFC Richard Williamson made Jan 14 at 2020 6:28 PM

SFC Richard Williamson — Tue, 14 Jan 2020 18:28:05 -0500

Travel!

Response by SMSgt Thor Merich made Jan 14 at 2020 6:45 PM

SMSgt Thor Merich — Tue, 14 Jan 2020 18:45:35 -0500

Travel as much as possible. Compared to the U.S. Europe is small and it’s very easy to see many countries. Chances are that you will never go back on your own. Take advantage of the time you have.

Immerse yourself in your surroundings and German culture. There is a ton of history there. Learn the language. Although most Germans speak English, you will be treated much better if you make an effort to speak their language.

Have a great time.

Response by LT Brad McInnis made Jan 14 at 2020 6:47 PM

LT Brad McInnis — Tue, 14 Jan 2020 18:47:49 -0500

Go off base, meet locals, do stuff with them. In the Navy we never really had too much time on liberty, but meeting all different types of people around the world was the best experience.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 14 at 2020 7:23 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 14 Jan 2020 19:23:01 -0500

Stay single, learn some basic German, travel a lot, get outside the radius of American influence.

Response by SrA Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 14 at 2020 8:38 PM

SrA Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 14 Jan 2020 20:38:36 -0500

Eat a DÖner!! Try a lot of food! Go to a bakery. Travel a lot. Go see Würzburg, Nürnberg, Heidelberg especially around Christmas time they have the best Christmas markets ever. Try Glühwein with a shot of amaretto. Go skiing in Austria. Road trip down to Livorno Italy, hop on a ferry and go see Korsika. Born and raised in Germany those are the things I miss the most.

Response by SPC Stewart Smith made Jan 15 at 2020 1:58 AM

SPC Stewart Smith — Wed, 15 Jan 2020 01:58:36 -0500

Travel as frequently as you can. You are in Europe. You have a great opportunity to see it. Eat as much of the european food as you can fit in your stomach. Don't mess with the turks. Don't visit amsterdam for the drugs.

Response by PO1 John Johnson made Jan 15 at 2020 4:51 AM

PO1 John Johnson — Wed, 15 Jan 2020 04:51:11 -0500

Drink their beer?

Response by PO1 Orlando Miller made Jan 15 at 2020 8:15 AM

PO1 Orlando Miller — Wed, 15 Jan 2020 08:15:39 -0500

Get a Euro Rail Pass and travel young Butterball. There are dozens of medieval castles to visit and lots of shopping; not alluding to window shopping in Amsterdam. Find a good local pub and set down some roots.

Response by SFC Samuel Hamilton made Jan 15 at 2020 12:07 PM

SFC Samuel Hamilton — Wed, 15 Jan 2020 12:07:29 -0500

Get out and explore surrounding countries!!! While I was never stationed there I was stationed in Italy. While assigned I did traveled quite a bit. Take plenty of pictures because your time there will fly by. I never experienced the infamous Oktoberfest but I heard its awesome. Overall, have a great career Sir!

Response by SSG Mark Franzen made Jan 15 at 2020 12:17 PM

SSG Mark Franzen — Wed, 15 Jan 2020 12:17:58 -0500

Do as much traveling as you go to different places and different countries that is one thing i miss about Germany and the food have been gone since 1990 had 3 tours over there. Enjoy

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 15 at 2020 2:13 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 15 Jan 2020 14:13:30 -0500

Get the Ryan Air app on your phone, and just find places to fly to on 4 day weekends, you can fly to Italy or Spain or Ireland or England etc. for $29 if your looking. Travel, Travel, Travel. I was stationed there for 10 yrs and visited 29 European countries. Learn at least little a little bit of German, its the least you can do. If you try to speak German it will be appreciated.

Response by 2LT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 26 at 2020 11:48 PM

2LT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 26 Jan 2020 23:48:38 -0500

Thank you all for the responses!