TOUR OF BASE HOUSING IN WIESBADEN, GERMANY

[@gerdpapenburg7050]

Door intercom: upper button = door release button (to let people in) middle button = light button - showing that the door bell is ringing (for hearing impaired persons) lower button = enables the adjustment of the ringtone volume When someone rings you can just talk to her/him on the phone and decide whether or not to let her/him in by pushing the door release button.-

[@blackriflehomestead]

I eventually figured out the intercom but I never noticed the light button! I guess because I'm never right by the door when it rings lol. Thanks for the insight! :)

[@ev.09]

The wooden floor is called "Fischgrätenparkett" whitch translates to fish bone parquet and it`s actually pretty expensive and high quality :D

[@-sodyy2210]

very interesting to see the housing in clay. i live in wiesbaden (i'm german) and the bus i take to school drives arround the military area and i always wonder how it looks like from the inside. i'm really sorry for my bad english, hope you still understood me.

[@blackriflehomestead]

Hello! Thanks for your comment and stopping by! :)

[@milkmustache1050]

You have excellent English. No need for apologies.

[@lindagieseler9566]

I was Miss Wiesbaden Air Base in 1971. Sure was nice to visit the old apt in Crestview. Nice updates.

[@blackriflehomestead]

Love hearing from people who were stationed in Wiesbaden long ago! Thanks for stopping by. :)

[@patstroud8225]

We moved to Crestview in 1958 to Marsweg. They had just installed the flooring like you have just after we moved in that you are not sure about. It is Parkay flooring. I can’t believe they still use it. I was 10 then. Then we moved over to Sonnenstrasse where we lived until we rotated to the states. We hated leaving Germany. My husband and I plan to return in the next couple of years before we are too old to travel. My family loved Germany. My husband and I were both “military brats” and moving was a real pill when we were young. But to this day, we have never regretted it and are truly grateful for the life experiences we gained. You will, too.

[@blackriflehomestead]

Thanks so much for your comment and stopping by my channel! Your story is awesome. haha that's so funny that they still use the same flooring so many years later. Must be the cheapest thing ha! We've since moved back to the states but we loved traveling in Europe and having adventures. I miss that a lot!

[@EastCoastGal66]

I lived on Westfalen Strasse in Aukumn Housing from 1989-1992. It was nice back then but it looks so updated now. I worked in the German American Bank in Hainerberg and as a substitute teacher at Aukumn Elementary although I was a nurse , I wanted to work in a different capacity. My husband and I bought the dining room that the Army had at the apartment. I loved Germany and lived there a total of 12 years . Our oldest daughter was born in Nurnberg. We bought a Shrunk , a German Shepherd puppy , clocks, beer steins, Belgium rugs and crystal from Poland and made trips to France and Barcelona, Spain too. I miss Germany! Enjoy your time there . Germany and the surrounding countries are beautiful! Travel as much as you can while living overseas.🙂

[@blackriflehomestead]

It's so neat hearing from people who used to live in the area! Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment!

[@haydenmurdock3134]

Wow! It really changed. We lived in Crestview from 2000-2003 and ours was not renovated. We had a 2 bedroom, 1 bath on 1st floor. The kitchen is now huge! It was so small when we lived there... no pantry, no drawers... half the size. Bathroom so nice too! And you have a laundry in quarters! It was in the basement when we lived there. I too loved our huge balcony! And also loved the feel of Crestview as a whole in the community and how spacious we were compared to so many others. it was great! loved living there and miss it! We were 27 Merkur Strasse, on left side 1st floor. Enjoyed seeing our old place and the changes!

[@haydenmurdock3134]

We did not have wood floor... it was ugly vinyl tile like the medical clinic and hospital had. Ugly and gross! the kitchen and bathroom had old filthy 1"x1" tiles that were broken and filthy black grout. Our unit was not renovated so very old and outdated. (bad counters, cabinets, floors) And not American size stove... we had a tiny European range that a 2 qt baking dish was too large to fit inside. I can't believe how much bigger they made the kitchen and you got a REAL stove. It was nearly impossible for me to cook in our oven (a 5 lb chicken could not fit) and the burners were the hot burner type like on a single burner you bought in old days. The temperatures were in celcius only. It was awful. And we did not have towel warmers. Our place in Crestview was gross in comparison! Glad they renovated!

[@blackriflehomestead]

Wow!!! Yes I'm so glad they renovated! I'm very thankful and feel very fortunate to have American-sized appliances and a large kitchen. Was not expecting that!

[@kallietinnel3905]

I grew up in these apartments, what a nostalgic view. Ours had the exact same layout

[@blackriflehomestead]

Aw that's cool!

[@LillyofGod2003]

Thank You!! I will get in contact within a couple of months. This was very informational.

[@VERYOLDTIMER1]

Was stationed there in the late 70s Early 80s spent 5 years on what used to be Camp Pieri. Loved it there. Everyone who gets station there will love it. The wall was up back then so my time was a little different all the clubs are closed I partied at now. One of these days I want to see my old stomping ground. Enjoy yourselves

[@billbutler609]

Me too at Camp Pieri

[@VERYOLDTIMER1]

Bill Butler you in the Facebook group memories of camp pieri? If not you might know some of these people.

[@billbutler609]

I am here: facebook.com/groups/207016022706537/

[@VERYOLDTIMER1]

Bill Butler cool I'm there also there is more than one for camp pieri I was in the 14th maint Co

[@billbutler609]

I was with the 1/333 Lance A Btry A&T Platoon. I drove a Yellow 1980 AUDI 4000s

[@77Shiloh7]

Lived in Hainerburg Housing on Mississippi Strasse in 1980. Things have changed for the better it seems . I hear its so different now. I still have fond memories of Germany .

[@blackriflehomestead]

I love how this video has been viewed by so many who used to live there. :)

[@77Shiloh7]

@@blackriflehomestead I am now in my mid 60's but living in Germany was such a memorable period of my life. I know this video has blessed so many and yes...you provide memories for all who use to live there. I think we all occasionally go back and remember that special time in our lives. Thank you . Peace and God Bless .

[@dubizzle4363]

This was cool to watch! My Buddy lived on Crestview back in 2004, but only for a Year. They moved to Delkenheim, German Economy then. I loved the Quiteness up there and heard about Aukumn only later. Last Winter ( 2020 ) Crestview looked very empty to me, i was told that a lot of Apartments are old and need Renovations. I See you enjoyed Europe with travelling to Greece and Spain! Take Care!

[@blackriflehomestead]

Yes there were a lot of empty buildings in Crestview as many were in disrepair. We loved traveling Europe! I miss that about living there.

[@tiwanaowens7213]

Thank you for giving us a tour of the housing. I believe I may have lived in that same exact unit back in 1986-1988. There have been a few major upgrades. They've included washer and dryer connections inside of the units now. We had to go the basement to do laundry. Which has caused the second bedroom to become smaller. Which used to be my room. But it didn't have all of those windows along that wall just a door/window. If I recall correctly the other bedroom was on the other end where the bathroom is now and the bathroom was in the middle. I do remember each family was responsible for sweeping and mopping the stairway.

[@blackriflehomestead]

That's so cool!! It was a nice apartment. Bigger than I had expected actually! I'm very grateful to have had American-sized appliances!

[@fabiolakuhl8167]

I still know the old ways and I regionice they are smaller and have no build in closets anymore .... seems like they are saving a lot of money now on the housing ! I am a bit shocked....it changed even people don't see how ... NO in Germany not every household has a towl warmer ... there isn't most times enough space for that !....wow....in the past they did just have a laundry room for the whole building .....

[@robynfountain7646]

When my dad was stationed at Wiesbaden AFB '69-'72, we lived in Bierstadt the first year and I attended school at Lindsey Air Station. We then moved into the housing area on base, which was a very small area. My dad, a flight engineer, was part of a flight crew that had to be close to the flight line 24/7. It was such a great place! As kids we had the run of the base and felt so safe (different times).School on base consisted of one class per grade. Because it was so small, everyone DID know everyone! Our stairwell consisted of 6 apartments. Your apartment looks much more open (fewer walls) Five of our six families WERE a family; we were lucky. We could only communicate with family back home (TX and MN) via letters. I remember my mom writing several letters a day to various members. It was my favorite place we were stationed. Anyway, I'm confused, because I thought that housing (3 stairwells of 6 apts per building)had been torn down. My parents have both passed away in the past 2 yrs.,so I can't ask them questions anymore. I know WAFB was turned into an army base years after we returned stateside. I thought we'd turned it over to the Germans even more recently. Not true?. Can you tell me if the base you're at is the same one we were, maybe a smaller version of it...? I remember us having friends in Hainerberg off base. It was a huge area then. But most everyone we knew lived on base. Thank you.

[@blackriflehomestead]

How cool!! Thanks for sharing your story! I've heard from so many who used to be stationed here thanks to these videos. Times sure have changed! They do still have the stairwells here. I think some of them were turned over to the Germans but as far as I know most of them still belong to the military. Our neighborhood stairwells (at least some of them) used to belong to German air force awhile ago I think?? Hainerberg base is still here, that's where the commissary and PX are, and also some housing. So glad you stopped by! :)

[@yvonnehemlick9504]

My husband and I were station in Goppingen Germany in 1985.I love Germany it was so beautiful. Do lots of traveling while you are there, I did. Heildburg was my faviorate place. I also worked on post the whole time I was there. We were on the mark currency then, so I bought all my silver, china and really good oak firniture before er left.

[@blackriflehomestead]

That's so awesome!! I've heard from so many that used to be stationed in Germany, thanks to this video. I didn't realize this would be that popular haha! We have since moved back to the states but yes we did SO much traveling and I miss it a lot!

[@johnsund3702]

Hi Malori! I watch a lot of videos related to Wiesbaden Army Air-Base, as I was stationed there back in the 70's. It is a beautiful post, so living on base should be fine. Enjoyed your video. May God bless you and your family there. May you find His grace, mercy, and peace through Jesus Christ.

[@blackriflehomestead]

Hi John, thank you so much! I'm enjoying base living a lot more than I'd initially wagered I would. It's really the best of both worlds, getting to live in Germany with German neighbors nearby but still having some American comforts of home. Thanks for stopping by! :)

[@Scott-by9ks]

I wish you had mentioned your housing status ie. junior officer, senior NCO, junior NCO and how many dependents. I kind of got from the video that you are the only dependent, but it is helpful to know because most Soldiers don't have the same status as you. You also didn't mention the parking, trash and recycling situation. I wish you would have touched on public transportation and what amenities that are not in the apartment but are close by ie. parks, playgrounds, swimming pools, running/hiking trails.... How far are you from work, the PX, the Commissary, the airport/train station.......? I'm sure you don't have kids, but what about the schools? Is the housing area isolated or in an urban area? There is more to a house that just what's inside the walls. These are just some questions to keep in mind when you do your next video. I wish you had talked about the storage in the basement. Keep up the good work and don't violate OPSEC.

[@blackriflehomestead]

Thank you for all the suggestions! Those are definitely some things I can keep in mind for future videos. I try to keep my videos focused on one main topic. Are you PCSing to Wiesbaden? Housing here does not hinge too much on rank, unless you're top brass. It is mostly based on how many dependents you have. Married couples without children get a 2-bedroom, 1 bath stairwell. So do married couples with 1 child - although I know that some people have gotten an exception and have a 2 bed/2 bath stairwell with only 1 child. Just depends on what's available and how hard you push housing for it. Some childless couples have also gotten larger than 2 bed/1 bath. We don't have kids yet - my husband is an O-3 and we have the exact same stairwell layout as lower enlisted without kids across the street. They just do not put enlisted and officers in the same building.

[@blackriflehomestead]

Thank you for all the suggestions! Those are definitely some things I can keep in mind for future videos. I try to keep my videos focused on one main topic. Are you PCSing to Wiesbaden? Housing here does not hinge too much on rank, unless you're top brass. It is mostly based on how many dependents you have. Married couples without children get a 2-bedroom, 1 bath stairwell. So do married couples with 1 child - although I know that some people have gotten an exception and have a 2 bed/2 bath stairwell with only 1 child. Just depends on what's available and how hard you push housing for it. Some childless couples have also gotten larger than 2 bed/1 bath. We don't have kids yet - my husband is an O-3 and we have the exact same stairwell layout as lower enlisted without kids across the street. They just do not put enlisted and officers in the same building.

[@trjackson3627]

Helpful video!! Thank you so much, Malori!!

[@blackriflehomestead]

taleen jackson you’re welcome! Glad you found it helpful. :)

[@JessicaHolmes]

This video was so helpful! I’m praying that we get stationed in Germany next 🙏🏽

[@blackriflehomestead]

Yay I'm so glad! :)

[@yoonkyeongoh7652]

Hello! Hello! We're PCSing to Wiesbaden this year, and your youtube channel has been very helpful! We're thinking about to take one of the 2 bedroom apartment in Crestview area, then I was wondering how was the parking on the street side? Also looks like your apartment was on the first floor back in the time. And how was living on the first floor?Once again Thank you so much to share your experience in Germany!

[@blackriflehomestead]

Hi! I am so sorry for not responding sooner! Parking was fine, we were always able to find a spot. We loved being on the first floor especially with having a dog to take out all the time!

[@TheBigsqueezer]

very nice housing. am glad our folks are taken care of.

[@TravelingUSA]

Very interesting...i don’t think my king size bed will fit in there other than that, housing looks fairly nice. Great video!!!

[@blackriflehomestead]

A king size bed could fit if you don't have side tables on either side. It would be a tight fit though! Thank you.

[@frederickboyd8203]

Thanks for the tour.....do you know off-hand if a single E-6 (no wife/no kids) gets their own place, or has to live in the barracks? I only ask cause someone said that might be the case for people of my status on some bases in Germany. Your place looks ~1000 sq feet - does it include a garage? Is your spouse an officer or enlisted? Any input would be much appreciated. I should be in there sometime late-summer!

[@blackriflehomestead]

Great questions! For an E-6 I am not quite sure. I know that lower enlisted have to live in the barracks but I'm not sure if/how that changes as one goes up in the ranks. I wish I had a firm answer for you! Definitely would be a question for a Wiesbaden military community group on FB. Stairwell apartments do not include a garage, there is just parking lots/parking on the curb. My husband is an officer, but married enlisted service members get the exact same space/layout. I had a friend across the street whose husband was enlisted but their apartment looked just like ours. Buildings are separated by rank. I wish you the best with PCSing! Please feel free to leave any more questions.

[@TicklerDude]

Single NCOs must live in base housing, unless there are no available units on base. My advice to get promoted to E-7 and then you can move off base.

[@pikska]

Awesome, informative video you provided for us! Your video eases my worries about moving from 2-3 bedroom homes/duplexes back to an apartment, which we haven’t been in since 2013. Your place looks very spacious. I’ve heard that some apartments offer basement storage as well. Is this the case for your building? Just worried about bringing over my snow tires and too much extra stuff. Thanks!! :)

[@blackriflehomestead]

I'm so glad it was helpful! :) It was very spacious and more than I expected. And yes, all of the apartments in Wiesbaden at least have basement storage. (Well some basements are undergoing renovation but in that case they have temporary storage pods right there by the apartment.) We totally had more than enough room to store all our extra stuff in the basement.

[@brittanymerriweather6375]

Hi, we are heading to Wiesbaden in November. With the housing on base being a bit smaller, are there any other additional storage options/features within the stairwell apartments other than inside the apartment itself. We were stationed in Okinawa, Japan and the stairwell apartments there had additional storage inside the building. Thanks for you help!

[@808LoLaVeE]

Thanks so much for posting this. I am supposed to PCS and nervous since this is my first OCONUS order.

[@blackriflehomestead]

Verissa Childers you’re welcome! I’m glad it was helpful. :) It is a daunting task and takes a bit of adjustment at first - give yourself LOTS of time to adjust! - but in the end it’s totally worth it. I tried to gather as much info as I could before getting here and that really helped.

[@billbutler609]

You are going to love Germany! Lot's of wonderful surprizes.

[@haydenmurdock3134]

When we lived there the kitchen was half the size, the bedrooms were to left & right with bathroom in center. No fancy kitchen (it was size of a closet and barely useable), no nice bathroom and no laundry room.

[@blackriflehomestead]

They've done a lot of renovations in the recent past I believe! Ours was one of the renos.

[@TanyaJo]

This is so cool when we got orders in 1997 it was hard. This is great

[@raquelmalvaez8981]

Video is super helpful!! I do have a question though, i saw you had American style washer and dryers can you bring your own washer and dryer from the states? If you can are the connections the same or different?

[@blackriflehomestead]

Thank you so much! I'm glad it was helpful. No, it's not advised to bring washer/dryer from the states. In base housing they do provide them for you. I'm not sure about off-based housing where that is allowed.

[@duosumatran9607]

Hi Malori, We are pcsing this fall to Wiesbaden. There is a possibility that will get similar apartment with yours. Is King Panel Bed will be fit in the master bedroom? And how big is the storage? I have a set outdoor dining table with six chairs (just a hope in case we'll get Newman Village :)), 4 bikes, two strollers, and a wagon that I plan to put in the storage. Do you think it is gonna fit in the apartment storage? Thank you for sharing your video.

[@blackriflehomestead]

Hi there! Thanks for your questions. We have a queen size but I think a king could fit, though it would be pretty tight (probably couldn't have side tables). Storage in our building is very generous! We could've brought even more than we did. I'm not sure what storage is like in Newman Village though.

[@karenchan94]

You don't have to lock the windows everytime you close them. This is just for a bit ectra safety, like when you're on holidays or something :)

[@blackriflehomestead]

Ah okay! It got a little annoying transferring the key each time lol

[@rheganmurphy1555]

Not sure if you still monitor this, but we just got our orders to Wiesbaden and wondering what neighborhood you lived in while you were there. Trying to get a better idea on what we will get.

[@blackriflehomestead]

Hi there! We lived in Crestview. It was nice being on a housing area that wasn't gated so we could come and go freely, same with visitors, and it was easy getting packages through the German mail.

[@marjoried.8207]

How is housing assigned in Wiesbaden? We are in Graf right now but my husband might be getting moved to Wiesbaden. We were fortunate enough to get a good size house off post with just us two because they had one available when we arrived, while larger families weren’t so lucky!

[@blackriflehomestead]

It all depends on rank, family size, and what is available at the time. For example, in our stairwell it was all Captains. So they'll put LT-CPT's in the same building, they do not mix enlisted and officers. But the building across the street could be enlisted. For a couple without children, you're entitled to a 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom stairwell apartment on base. If they have a lot of availability, you could be fortunate enough to get a bigger stairwell.

[@Msss.daniibaby]

Hey there we leave in October.. is it hard to find a job there? Do you still get extra pay even tho you live on base? Heard it was expensive there

[@blackriflehomestead]

Danica Walker hi! It can be a little difficult for spouses to find a good-paying job. I actually did a video last week about getting a job in Germany! Just go to my profile and it should be there. We do get COLA (cost of living adjustment) even when living on base, but of course no BAH. Some things are more expensive especially if you buy them off base. However the food is excellent quality on the economy AND pretty well priced especially at places like Aldi and Lidl. I do most of my grocery shopping on the economy, though I do go to the commissary for certain things. For more expensive or larger purchases like home goods or furniture, many German businesses take the VAT form so you don’t have to pay the 19% tax. (Food is taxes at 7% I think.)

[@brookewilliams3597]

I love seeing the different places on post in Wiesbaden! I made a simply video of our three bedroom layout on Hainerberg. You have lots of great info for newbies!

[@blackriflehomestead]

Oh awesome! I'll have to check out your video too. And thank you! :)

[@Alfiezeka123]

Hi, you said Crestview is spacious, have you been in Heinerberg or Aukamm and compared them all? I can only find one video of Henerberg housing and your does look more spacious. I do like the fact that Heinerberg seems to have Commissary within the walking distance...

[@blackriflehomestead]

Hello Ivana! I have been in a stairwell in Aukamm and it was pretty nicely sized, although they had more bedrooms and I think 3 kids. For that many kids the living and kitchen area was on the smaller size, in my opinion. But to be fair, I also haven't been in a Crestview stairwell that has that many bedrooms. (Probably 3-4) I have not been in Hainerberg housing. It would be convenient to have the commissary within walking distance especially if you only have 1 car...but from Crestview there are German grocery stores within walking distance, so there's that!

[@tiffanyjarzombek]

Same layout as mannheim military base that is no longer in commission...

[@blackriflehomestead]

Tiffany Jarzombek I love how everyone is getting to relive their time here in Germany! And I’m learning something new all the time, had no idea there was a base at Mannheim.

[@caylabuttram]

Just found your video. Thanks so much for posting this! I'm not sure if you still monitor the comments on it, but I do have a question: did your apartment include the washer and dryer, or did you bring yours from the States /buy them once you arrived?

[@blackriflehomestead]

Hi Cayla! Thanks for your question and for stopping by. :) Our on-base apartment here in Wiesbaden did include all appliances: American washer and dryer, stove, fridge, etc.

[@caylabuttram]

Thanks so much, Malori. I really appreciate your help!

[@caylabuttram]

I have another question. 😅 Do you have any kind of storage closet or outside space, aside from the balcony? We have bikes and holiday decorations, which are in an outside closet at our current installation, and I'm trying to decide how we'll store them in Wiesbaden. Or, do you find you have enough space inside?

[@jacquelineortega2437]

Where does the car get parked? Is their houses with garages? Or are there carports?

[@blackriflehomestead]

There is some housing with 1-car garages but they are limited. So typically no garages or carports.

[@keepingitclassy100]

How was traveling with your pup? Do you have any tips for flying them or things to keep in mind? Thanks!

[@blackriflehomestead]

Hi Lauren! Traveling with our dog was great! I flew Patriot Express with Zoey from BWI to Ramstein, and I'm very pleased with how everything went. The biggest tip I have is to make sure you book your flight with PE as soon as tickets open up! I believe you can book up to 90 days in advance of the flight, so check with your Port Call or Travel Office on post. There are only 10 cargo spots per PE flight for pets, so it's important to book right away because they do fill up!! It's so much cheaper to fly PE rather than commercial. The cargo area for pets is climate-controlled, so you don't have to worry about extreme heat or cold. We flew in December and they held the animals in a warm van on the tarmac before loading them into the plane. It's also not recommended to use sedatives with animals on flights, so since Zoey tends to get separation anxiety I used the Adaptil spray (a synthetic pheromone that calms them) and a sweater in the crate that I had worn, so she could smell me the whole time. We did crate training ahead of time too, so she was comfortable with the crate. If you want a whole video on traveling with your pet, check out the video I did on this very topic, with Zoey hosting the video! ;) kzbin.info/www/bejne/lXmrg3huasSioLc Also, if you're coming overseas and looking to make an organized PCS binder, I just released my Overseas PCS Binder Pages for sale on Etsy! :) bit.ly/pcsbinder Let me know if you have any more questions!

[@keepingitclassy100]

Malori Mayor I just purchased the PCS binder off Etsy this weekend! It’s already been so helpful! Thanks so much for all the tips. I’m a planner and your channel has helped a lot!

[@tanyamassey9438]

I would love to see the PX store. My husband was navy during Vietnam war and we don’t go to PX. You apt is very nice. Work on organization and making friends. Plan cheap travel in Europe as you can.

[@blackriflehomestead]

Thank you! Our PX was pretty nice. It wasn't huge but it had a lot of things that were useful and well-priced.

[@xCHICKAMUNGUSx]

Moving to Wiesbaden with my husband next month. So sad to hear we have to live on post. What was the wait like to go from temporary lodging to being placed on base?

[@blackriflehomestead]

xCHICKAMUNGUSx I had the same feelings too when I found that out. However I actually am REALLY glad about it now and enjoying living on post. We have always lived off post but being in a foreign country it’s really nice to have some comforts of home, like American sized washer/dryer, American outlets (as well as European outlets), and having access to DPW who is the ones that fix any problems that occur. So don’t be disheartened! Also, depending on what housing area you get it might feel like you’re living in the German community. Our neighborhood (Crestview) and another neighborhood (Aukumm) are both ungated and we have German neighbors. So it’s the best of both worlds! My opinion is that Crestview is the hidden gem of Wiesbaden because some of the apartments are huge, like ours is!! I can’t really speak to temp housing because my husband got here 3 months before me and when I got here we had housing already. The Lodge on post was full when he arrived so he was put up in the German Penta Hotel and then Officer barracks in Crestview.

[@highway0428]

Malori Mayor Hey Malori. Did they give you an option of what housing you wanted to stay in?

[@blackriflehomestead]

They are *supposed* to give you at least 2 options to choose from. Our experience was that they gave us 1 option to start off with, and we loved it so much we didn’t even bother with asking about a second option.

[@angelicarios3953]

Malori Mayor will we be staying in apartments like these if we have 2 kids and 2 dogs? Also does the age of the children vary on what housing you get? I’m a little worried living in apartments with 2 kids under 2 years old. Lastly when do they contact you on the 2 options you get to pick? Thank you in advance.

[@KarateSoccerKick]

Pcsing there next year. Read about the army policy being that you are forced to live on base. What about air force? Ill be with an air force unit as well, so I was wondering if that applied to us airmen also. Thanks in advance!

[@blackriflehomestead]

Matt Murphy hi there! Yep it applies to all service members coming here with dependents regardless of branch. If you are coming here as a single soldier or geo-bach, then you may be able to live off post depending on your rank.

[@KarateSoccerKick]

@@blackriflehomestead Cool, and not sure if you mentioned in the video, but what is overall availability like for housing? Specifically enlisted e1-e6.

[@KarateSoccerKick]

And is mainz kastel station and wiesbaden the same thing? Was on this page, www.wiesbaden.army.mil/units/index.html, and the unit ill be going to states its in "Mainz-Kastel Station" so not sure if its just a detachment or some sort.

[@toogroovywavey136]

The walls are pretty bare. Are you not allowed wall decor?

[@blackriflehomestead]

You are allowed to have wall decor. This video was shot before our HHG arrived.

[@tinayxx8333]

Iwould like to know, if you geht in contact with german People ? Are you interest to geht in touch with the Germans ? Do you Go and Shop in german grocery stores? Do you shop in Wiesbaden or Mainz?

[@blackriflehomestead]

I have had some interactions with Germans. I do most of my grocery shopping on the economy, in Wiesbaden. My favorites are Aldi and Edeka.

[@hoi4noob765]

yeah those germans strange ppl

[@courtneylaplante8398]

If we have our own washer and dryer should we bring it?

[@blackriflehomestead]

No, if you live on base you will be provided with a washer/dryer. If you live off base then your American appliances will not work because of the different voltages.

[@haydentallant3516]

Hello we are supposed to be moving to Wiesbaden this summer. I was wondering what the housing would be for us. He is ranked Major and we have 2 boys. Does anyone know?

[@blackriflehomestead]

Housing is based on both family size and rank. I can't say for sure but I know that a family with none or one child are eligible for a 2-bedroom stairwell. So I would imagine for 2 kids you'd be eligible for a 3-bedroom. And then you would be housed with other field-grade officers.

[@austinmeno7812]

I live in the base housing of Wiesbaden Germany

[@blackriflehomestead]

I hope you have had a good experience!

[@austinmeno7812]

Malori Mayor yes it’s great

[@sammie42]

I saw you have a nursing textbook. Do you have any input or help on who to contact to find out about nursing jobs on the base for spouses? We are moving there in November and I am having a hard time finding info on where I can work as a RN, BSN on base. Thank you so much!

[@blackriflehomestead]

Hi there! Great questions. I don't want to be downer but just trying to be realistic. It all depends on where you are stationed and what happens to open up at your base while you are there, and what connections you have. Are you coming to Wiesbaden or another base? In the months leading up to PCSing here and sporadically afterward, I have not seen an RN position open for Wiesbaden. If you will be stationed at Ramstein/K-town, that would be your best bet for getting a job at Landstuhl - highest possibility there b/c of the hospital. The caveat is that working as a DoD civilian RN, you must have at least 1 year experience in order to even be considered for hiring (and since I just graduated right before coming here, I don't have that). Definitely check the USAjobs.gov website frequently - that will be your best bet. You could also check with the EFMP office at your overseas base, there may be home health nursing positions. It really is a slim chance though, unfortunately. Our clinic on Wiesbaden, even though it's a more populated base than others, is fairly small and we don't have a base hospital. Now, if you speak fluent German then getting a job on the economy as a nurse would be an option for you!

[@sammie42]

@@blackriflehomestead Also, do you mind if I email you with a few more questions? Thank you so much!

[@blackriflehomestead]

Not at all! I'm happy to answer whatever I can. Here's my email: [e-mail]

[@whereinthewrld8]

@@blackriflehomestead hi Malori, I'll have about two years of nursing experience by the time I get to Germany with my husband. Have you ever heard of anyone commenting from Wiesbaden to Ramstein to work at the hospital there?

[@arinalex__]

Do you have to get the furniture issued from the military?

[@blackriflehomestead]

When you initially move in you'll have furniture from the Army, until your HHG arrive.

[@mallorymelvin9279]

My husband is a CW3. Is there a difference in housing between ranks there? I'm having a hard time finding any info. Thank you!

[@blackriflehomestead]

Mallory Melvin thanks for stopping by! Housing is mainly based on size of your family. Typically a childless couple or a couple + 1 child will get a 2 bed/1 bath stairwell apartment, unless you’re very high ranking (like senior NCO or senior Officer) then maybe you’d get a 3 bed/2 bath. From there you get a 3 bed/2 bath with 2 kids, and so on. Rank plays into it only to the extent that you get put with the same rank/group of ranks in your building (so enlisted and officers wouldn’t be in the same building but there could be an enlisted building next to an officer building). Lol I hope that makes sense! Most housing is stairwell apartments but there are a limited number of duplexes. Nearly impossible to get those if you don’t have a few kids.

[@45yourtime]

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[@americanfreedomlogistics9984]

I lived in Hainerberg. At the time it wasn’t gated.

[@SirToby1076]

They gated it after 9/11

[@nardahaun-peruanaenalemani5235]

Hi Malori are you still in Wiesbaden?

[@blackriflehomestead]

Yes we are still here but PCSing back to the states very soon! But if you have any questions about Wiesbaden or life in Germany please let me know! :)

[@808LoLaVeE]

Did you PCS with any vehicles and did you have to change currency?

[@blackriflehomestead]

Yup! We sent one vehicle over here. It was a pretty smooth process actually. #1 tip is to make sure the car is completely clean inside and out! They are sticklers. I have a blog post on my blog www.livingawarriorlife.com about how that process went. (And a video too, I think!) As far as currency goes, no need to change currency. You can just withdraw euros when you get here (which I suggest because Germany loves their cash!) and/or use a credit card without foreign transaction fees. Don’t worry about getting rid of any US cash because that can be used on post at the PX and commissary.

[@f.acostaa9429]

excellent video!!

[@blackriflehomestead]

Thank you!

[@serenityleigh7846]

Is there no air conditioning or heating?

[@blackriflehomestead]

There are heating elements - water heaters that can be adjusted. There are no AC units in the buildings.

[@mikerusso7543]

Heating, yes. You don't need AC in Germany, since it's nice and cool about 50 weeks of the year. There are about 2 weeks in the summer that can get kinda "stuffy" and humid. But you'll survive. 2 weeks of drinking beer downtown.

[@LALNDJP]

What ranks is this layout for?

[@blackriflehomestead]

Both officers and enlisted have this layout. A 2 bedroom 1 bath stairwell is typically for a family without children up to 1 child.

[@y.serrano1963]

all the residences in the base of germany are apartments?

[@blackriflehomestead]

Negra Mulata no each base has their own type of housing. At our base in Wiesbaden, all military families have to live in on-post housing, and most of them are apartment style. (Some are duplexes and some of the top brass get single family homes.) But at other bases such as Kaiserslautern and Grafenwöher, families can live on or off post (I think most choose off).

[@Alfiezeka123]

Does the preference on housing depend on a rank? Do you have any say in choosing the location or type of a house? My husband is a WO1 and we are moving to Wiesbaden in October!

[@blackriflehomestead]

Housing depends on rank in the sense that each building is made up of similar rank. So for example our building is company grade officers. When you apply for housing you can request (which I suggest doing if you have a preference!) but there's no guarantees. They are supposed to show you at least 2 places.

[@jeremyelliott4652]

Damn!! I wanna go to Germany now!! Lol! To bad I got completely out won't get to pick where i want to be stationed

[@amberstewart2817]

What size bed fits in the master?

[@blackriflehomestead]

Amber Stewart we have a queen bed and it fits comfortably with 2 narrow side tables. A king could squeeze in there but we probably couldn’t have side tables. We also do not have a dresser but it could fit on the opposite wall from the bed.

[@amberstewart2817]

Malori Mayor Thank you so much for the reply!

[@username100037]

Just drink the tab water, that is perfectly fine in Germany..

[@VickiBee]

Es heißt ein Kleiderschrank. (Wardrobe)

[@harriejones7593]

@Vicki, Guten Morgen, wie geht es dir und wie ist das Wetter heute? Frohe Weihnachten für dich.

[@matti2cool856]

I found this video because my half sister is moving to Germany because her dad was stationed there lol crying

[@blackriflehomestead]

Awww that's cool!! Thanks for stopping by!

[@xxbiebrichxx]

I am from Germany just interested in the army

[@blackriflehomestead]

Thanks for stopping by and viewing my videos!

[@xxbiebrichxx]

@@blackriflehomestead sure I appreciate your effort that you put into your videos

[@biancaangelicafigueroa]

Hi!

[@blackriflehomestead]

Hello! Thanks for stopping by.