Moving to USAG Stuttgart
U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart supports a joint community of more than 20,000 service members, civilians, family members and local employees. It hosts two combatant commands, U.S. European Command at Patch Barracks and U.S. Africa Command at Kelley Barracks, plus Special Forces, Marine and Army units. Families live on four compact kasernes spread across the Stuttgart metro area, with easy access to a prosperous German city known for car-making and wine.
| Branch | Army (Joint) |
|---|---|
| Nearest city | Stuttgart, Germany |
| Population served | More than 20,000 military, civilians, family members and local national employees |
| Airports | Stuttgart Airport (STR), close to Stuttgart Army Airfield; Frankfurt (FRA) is a longer drive |
| Climate | Temperate: warm summers, cold winters with some snow |
| Cost of living | Higher than much of Germany; OHA and COLA help offset housing and shopping |
| On-base housing | Government family and unaccompanied housing at Panzer, Kelley, Robinson and Patch (about 40% of family housing at Panzer and Kelley, 60% at Robinson and Patch) |
| Medical care | U.S. Army Health Clinic Stuttgart |
| Family support center | Army Community Service (ACS) Stuttgart |
Where families live
Panzer Kaserne (Boblingen)
Garrison headquarters where most in- and out-processing happens; houses Stuttgart Elementary and Stuttgart High School and part of the housing inventory.
Patch Barracks (Vaihingen)
Home of EUCOM with a commissary, gas station, movie theater and thrift store; Patch Middle and Patch Elementary are here.
Kelley Barracks (Mohringen)
Home of AFRICOM with a commissary, child development center and the legal assistance office.
Robinson Barracks (Bad Cannstatt)
Mainly residential with a commissary and Robinson Barracks Elementary School; hilly neighborhood near the city.
Off-post German towns and villages
Some families rent in nearby towns; check school zoning, since the school your child attends depends on where you live.
Schools
DoDEA Europe operates five schools across the garrison, and enrollment is based primarily on your housing address using the SY26-27 school zone map. Temporary billeting may be zoned differently, so a child could change schools once you get permanent housing.
- DoDEA Europe - Stuttgart District — Elementary, middle and high schools for military children.
On the installation: Stuttgart Elementary School (Panzer Kaserne), Patch Elementary School, Robinson Barracks Elementary School, Patch Middle School, Stuttgart High School (Panzer Kaserne)
School Liaison Office, Patch Barracks Building 2347 (2nd floor); DSN 314-596-9009
Things to do near USAG Stuttgart
- Mercedes-Benz MuseummuseumMulti-level museum telling the history of the Stuttgart carmaker.
- Porsche MuseummuseumStuttgart-Zuffenhausen museum of the sports car brand.
- Wilhelma Zoo and Botanical GardenfamilyZoo set in historic gardens near Bad Cannstatt.
- Cannstatter VolksfestnightlifeLarge autumn beer and fairground festival.
- Stuttgart Christmas marketfamilyOne of Germany's biggest holiday markets.
- Black Forest day tripday-tripHiking, cuckoo clocks and small towns west of the city.
- Heidelbergday-tripCastle and old town about an hour north.
- Neckar and Remstal wine hikingoutdoorsVineyard trails and wine taverns around the city.
Realtors & local services
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- USAG Stuttgart Housing OfficeStuttgartNewcomers book a housing appointment through the USAG Stuttgart app or the online appointments page; handles on-post and off-post housing.
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Local programs & support
- USAG Stuttgart Army Community ServiceRelocation, family advocacy and financial counseling for newcomers.
- USAG Stuttgart School Support ServicesSchool liaison support and zone information for military families.
PCS tips for USAG Stuttgart
- Complete the online U.S. Forces Driver's Training Program (JKO courses USA 007 and 007B) before you arrive; you must have a USAREUR driver's license before registering a vehicle on post.
- Book housing, vehicle registration, driver training and SOFA/passport appointments through the USAG Stuttgart app or online appointment page.
- Confirm your school zone before accepting housing; the school your child attends depends on where you live, and temporary lodging zones can differ.
- Housing is split between Panzer/Kelley and Robinson/Patch, so ask which area has the right bedroom count for your family.
- Stuttgart is expensive and parking is tight, so check how many vehicles your housing area allows.
Benefits to use on this move
- Dislocation Allowance (DLA)Service members relocating a household on PCS orders
- Temporary Lodging Expense (TLE)Families who need a hotel or short-term rental while moving within the U.S.
- Personally Procured Move (PPM / DITY)Families who want to move some or all of their own goods
- VA Home Loan GuarantyService members, veterans and some surviving spouses buying a home
- Pet Transportation ReimbursementFamilies moving a cat or dog on PCS orders
- Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military ChildrenSchool-age children of active duty families changing schools
- School Liaison ProgramParents choosing schools and transferring records
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Last researched 2026-10. Housing partners, school assignments and phone numbers change; confirm with the installation before you sign anything. Spot an error? Send a correction.