• Skip to content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Home
  • News
  • By State
  • Air Force
  • Army
  • Coast Guard
  • Joint Operations
  • Marine Corps
  • Navy
  • Jobs
    • Find Jobs
    • Post Jobs
  • Commissary
  • Contact

Military Bases

Military Directory

You are here: Home / Military Bases Overseas / US Military Bases in Germany / USAG Wiesbaden Army Base in Wiesbaden, Germany

USAG Wiesbaden Army Base in Wiesbaden, Germany



Contact Information

Phone: 011-49-711-680-113
DSN: 314-430-1110

As one of the almost 50 American bases located in Germany, USAG Wiesbaden hosts almost 15000 individuals. Almost 3000 of them are actual military troops. Although the amount of inhabitants would easily place this base among the highest populated ones in the United States of America, in Germany it is seen as a regular sized base. Most bases here are huge and established for decades. Besides, Germany is a European territory, which means deploying troops in and out of the base is not such an easy task. In other words, many of the initial communities established here are still around and keep growing.

The general objectives and mission for this base are similar to other military bases in the area. The base is in a stand-by mode, but always ready to step in and provide full support whenever the situation arises and usually in long term conflicts. Meanwhile, the main objective is to provide a healthy and enjoyable life for the inhabitants, whether they are soldiers or their families.

History

The history of the area is old. The place hosted festivals, dog races, horse races and a wide variety of entertaining activities. As for the USAG Wiesbaden, the first use as a fortified airfield was in the spring of 1913, when the Prussian prince Heinrich landed here, representing the first such action in the area. In 1917, the aerial demonstrations also joined the show, since the races were slowly losing popularity. In 1926, the idea to actually built an airfield was not really accepted by the natives. At the same time, the authorities were convinced that such a facility would attract more people and investors, so they started the construction and opened the place in 1929. After the Third Reich took over the power in Germany, the base became the testing place for Luftwaffe pilots.

Between 1936 and 1938, the base saw a wave of incoming improvements and upgrades. New facilities were built and the runways were improved. The first unit hosted here was the famous group “Ace of Spades”. At the peak of the base, there were not less than 40 bombing planes lifting at every 3 hours with various missions. This makes 320 bombers leaving the base for operations everyday.

In 1945, as Germany was falling, the troops abandoned USAG Wiesbaden and allowed the American troops to invade and take it over. Over the last decade, the base suffered new improvements to adapt to the so called War on Terrorism.

Units

Some of the most important units inhabiting the base include the 5-th Signal Command, the 66-th Military Intelligence Brigade, the 1-st Air Support Operations Squadron or the 485-th Intelligence Squadron, but the list can easily go on with dozens of other units and commands.

Housing

The housing system at USAG Wiesbaden is dealt with by the Housing Division. Whether you are a superior, a single soldier or a soldier getting there with the family, this is what you have to call first. Ideally, do it before relocating, since finding a home from time is easier, especially if the space is limited.

Photos of USAG Wiesbaden Army Base in Wiesbaden, Germany

USAG Wiesbaden Army Base

Nearby Hotels to USAG Wiesbaden Army Base in Wiesbaden, Germany

HotelRatings
Town Hotel Wiesbaden
Booked the Town Hotel based on Trip Advisor reviews. The location is convenient to downtown Wiesbaden. Street parking is hard to find and it's best to...(read more)
(13 reviews)
Hotel Rheineck
(read more)
(7 reviews)
Hotel Nassauer Hof
Great overall stay at a classic eligant hotel. Came here for a company offsite and had the pleasure to observe the flawless execution of the staff's service...(read more)
(7 reviews)
Mercure Hotel
This is a business hotel and quite reasonable. The location is ideal and hence the four stars. It's located about a 5 min walk from the centre of town and...(read more)
(20 reviews)
Dorint Pallas Wiesbaden
I love the location, the fact that there is a smoking room separate and inside. Great selection of drinks however, they are a bit pricey but the pour is...(read more)
(30 reviews)

Nearby Car Rental Agencies to USAG Wiesbaden Army Base in Wiesbaden, Germany

AgencyRatings
Sixt
(read more)
(1 reviews)
Hertz
(read more)
(0 reviews)
Hertz
(read more)
(0 reviews)
Udo Mielke
(read more)
(0 reviews)
Europcar
(read more)
(2 reviews)

Nearby Restaurants to USAG Wiesbaden Army Base in Wiesbaden, Germany

RestaurantRatingsCategories
Le petit Belge
I went there with only one thing in my mind... Belgian Waffle, lol. Little did I know that know that there are two parts to the restaurant. I was directed...(read more)
(18 reviews)
Bistros
Belgian
Creperies
Die Hütte
This is my go-to restaurant for German food. I've dined here with friends a few times over the last 4 months or so. The food and service has always been...(read more)
(31 reviews)
German
Die Waffel
I was staying in Mainz but really wanted some waffles so I went to die Waffel in Wiesbaden and it was definitely worth it! The menu was in german (not sure...(read more)
(98 reviews)
Afghan
Waffles
Leib und Seele
Wonderful Christmas dinner. We made a late reservation the day of and were surprised to get a table. The service was great and the food exceptional. We...(read more)
(21 reviews)
Mediterranean
International
hugo & tilda
We thoroughly enjoyed our meal at Hugo & Tilda's. Wooden tables with paper napkins and food to die for. Steak and calf cooked perfectly. Wonderful...(read more)
(29 reviews)
German
Beer Garden

Primary Sidebar

Stateside

ALAKAZARCACO
CTDEDCFLGAHI
IDILINKSKYLA
MEMDMAMIMSMO
MTNENVNHNJNM
NYNCNDOHOKOR
PARISCSDTNTX
UTVAWAWIWVWY
  • Google+
  • Instagram
  • Linkedin
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

Overseas

AFBEBGBHCUDE
GLGRGUIOIQIT
JPKGKOKRKWNL
PTPRQASASGES
TRUK
  • Home
  • News
  • By State
  • Air Force
  • Army
  • Coast Guard
  • Joint Operations
  • Marine Corps
  • Navy
  • Jobs
  • Commissary

© Copyright 1998 MilitaryBases.com
Not affiliated with any government agencies.