Vilseck Veterinary Treatment Facility – Limited Appointments Due to an unexpected departure of their military veterinarian, as well as the long-term absence of their civilian veterinarian, the Vilseck Veterinary Treatment Facility (VTF) must reduce its appointment availability. Until a new military veterinarian arrives, which likely won't be until September, appointment times will be limited; however, appointments for health certificates and vaccinations necessary for PCS travel will be prioritized. Pets requiring surgery or sick-call visits will be referred to off-post services or other military veterinary clinics. The VTF will open during normal operating hours for questions, clearing, registration and over-the-counter sales, with hours being: 8 a.m. - noon & 1-4 p.m., Monday-Thursday; and 9:30 a.m. - noon &1 - 4 p.m. on Fridays. Appointments can be made or questions answered by calling the VTF front desk at 476-2370.
Car Boot Sale 28 June: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Tower Barracks Library. Its spring and time again for the Library Car Boot Sale! Bring your items to sell, or browse for great deal. This fun and thrifty event is open to ID Card Holders and choice selling spots are assigned on a first-registered, first-served basis. Registration for sales spots will be from June 2-13 for Rose Barracks and June 14-27 for Tower Barracks and the forms must be filled out in person at one of the Library locations – sales spaces are limited.
Send your vote home June 30 – July 7: This week is Armed Services & Overseas Citizens voters week. For assistance in placing your absentee ballot, please contact the Garrison Voting Assistance Officer, Mr. Foy Dix, in Tower Barracks Bldg. 244, Rm. 231, or call DSN: 314-475-8855 or CIV: 49-9641-83-8855.
Tower Barracks Express to Change Hours Beginning July 7, the Tower Barracks Express, located across from the Burger King, will no longer be open 24 hours daily. The new hours will be Sunday to Thursday, 5 a.m. to midnight, and Friday and Saturday, 5 a.m. to 2 a.m. The change was made due to limited sales during late-night operations. If vacation travel is on your schedule, please plan accordingly: fill up the night before hitting road; ensure your ESSO card has funds to buy gas off post. We appreciate your understanding.
DFAS – Military Service Earnings / Buy Back Estimator The Defense Finance and Accounting Services (DFAS) has created a "Military Service Earnings/Buy Back Estimator" tool to assist employees in estimating the cost of buying back military time when applying towards civilian retirement. The tool is located on the DFAS website at: http://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/militaryservice/militaryservicedeposits/estimator.html. This tool projects estimated earnings and the estimated cost of buying back military service time. This gives employees an unofficial estimate of their military earnings and the estimated cost of buying back military service time, if they make that decision. If an employee chooses to pursue buying back the military time after using the estimator, they must still follow the steps outlined on the ABC-C website. Employees should use ABC-C for questions they may have about buying back military time. They can visit the ABC-C website, www.abc.army.mil, or call the ABC-C toll free telephone number, 877276-9287.
Laundry appointments for TCP Vilseck Due to the high volume and high workload at the Troop Collection Point Laundry and Dry Cleaning Services in Vilseck, it is highly recommended to make appointments for drop off to avoid long waiting times. To make an appointment call DSN 476-3026, CIV 09662-83-3026. It is also advised that Soldier use the TCP Hohenfels if possible. It is in Hohenfels Training Area, Bldg. 323, DSN 466-2862.
Suicide and Sexual Assault Hotlines Call the suicide prevention hotline number at DSN 118, CIV 09641-83-118. Visit our website for more on suicide prevention. Suicide prevention, sexual assault or just a friendly ear… you’re never alone. Professionals are available to counsel you in confidence. Getting help is a sign of strength. 24 Hour Community Hotlines: Chaplain Hotline 0162-296-0838, Military Police Hotline 09662-83-114, Sexual Assault Hotline DSN 475-4567, CIV 09641-83-4567 or DSN 476-3218, CIV 09662-83-3218 and Emergency Services DSN 117, CIV 09641-83-117.