European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - August 26, 1990, Darmstadt, Hesse V corps communities the Rodeo is a popular event of the German american Volk fest. Man american club and the Kontak program Are designed to bring germans and americans together. Darmstadt has All the facilities and programs of most any american Hometown. What makes it special is the attitude of the people. Everyone a sol diets civilians and volunteers is dedicated to serving the heeds of All the members of the Darmstadt the Frankfurt Community is a Complex one Best described by a sampling of units from the eight diverse agencies or commands represented Here the department of state the department of defense the department of the army the United states army Europe the . V corps the 21st support command the 7th medical command and the 5th signal command. Frankfurt is one. Of the major commercial and transportation centers in Europe. The Large Frankfurt Community mirrors the importance of its Host City. Home to 29,000 military members and department of army civilians plus their families Frankfurt Community also provides service to Large numbers of transient and visiting americans. The geographical boundaries of the Community cover 90.5 Square Miles and include the towns of bad Wilbel Ober Ursel and Offenbach. Currently the Community still consists of m Nikolai Church is one of the historical buildings that Grace downtown Frankfurt. Installations though this number will decrease in the future As troop reductions become effective. The Community is responsible for administration and maintenance of the buildings and grounds in which its a a citizens work live and play. This includes office buildings government living quarters and leased apartments. Despite the housing that is available the Community just like the City of Frankfurt has a serious housing shortage. For recreational activities Frankfurt has seven clubs for officers incas and enlisted personnel plus nine gymnasiums Many sports Fields and three Bowling centers. It operates libraries an Auto workshop Craft centers and recreation centers. Some of the major programs and services the Community of fers include child care facilities and the exceptional family member program which provides significant opportunities that otherwise might not exist for handicapped children. The annual special olympics is one prime example. Additional responsibilities of the Community include the operation of eight chapels for All religious denominations assisting the dependent school svs Teni and coordinating with the military banking and credit Union facilities As Well As providing assistance to the shopping facilities in the Frankfurt area. Frankfurt has an Active German american relations program Kontak Frankfurt an american sponsored organization gives germans and americans a Chance to get to know one another in a social atmosphere and learn about each other s culture and customs. Ther recreational German american events include the annual German american Volk fest Volk Marcsh and raft race the special olympics and operation Good cheer a program which gives single military a personnel an Opportunity to spend Christmas with a German life in the Fulda Gap a Remote location where the 11th armoured cavalry a a Blackhorse regiment witnessed the collapse of the a Iron curtain a is guided by Pride and spurred by the dedication of All. Fulda Community tries to make the Fulda Gap a a Home away from Home for All service members civilians and family members living there. Fulda includes the sub communities of bad Hersfeldt and bad Kissinger. With the Many changes in the army such As the draw Down of military forces the Fulda Community is persistent in serving the Community in the manner to which it has grown accustomed and at the same time maintaining a reasonable budget. There have been a and will continue to be Many improvements. Through aggressive housing efforts Fulda provides exceptional living quarters that Are among the Best in Quality and convenience in Usa eur. Housing waiting lists Are posted and updated weekly at All shopping areas and in and out processing centers. Housing personnel Are co located with in and out processing centers so soldiers Are briefed on All housing related matters. Military personnel services implemented a comprehensive school of standards with an in depth program this is v corps
