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There are plenty of organizations to help you get settled into your new home in Poland. (Flamingo Images (Adobe Stock) )

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Our 2026-2027 “Welcome to Poland” magazine is a guide for newcomers and is a vital resource for understanding your new home in Poland.

There are plenty of organizations to help you get settled into your new home in Poland.

MWR

Visit poland.armymwr.com for details on gyms, recreational facilities and special events at your installation.

Army Community Service

From family readiness to financial health—and much more— Army Community Service (ACS) delivers programs tailored to your needs. They help maintain community readiness and resiliency through a wide range of educational opportunities, special events, individualized counseling services and other offerings. For the Financial Readiness Program and Relocation Readiness Program, please email usarmy.poznan.id-europe.mbx.fmwr-army-community-service@army.mil.

Fitness Facilities

There are fitness facilities available at all USAG Poland installations.

Library

You can access thousands of e-books and audiobooks via the Libby App. In addition, the library offers access to online video streaming, fitness classes and foreign language lessons.

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You can access thousands of e-books and audiobooks via the Libby App. (scottsanders (123RF))

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Stars and Stripes created a step-by-step guide to help you get connected to the free materials available from the DOW library on the Libby App.

Outdoor Recreation (ODR)

Camp Kosciuszko | Bldg. 28

ODR offers trips and tours around Poland and Europe, starting from a variety of installations.

Recreation Centers

MWR recreation centers are the hub for relaxation, entertainment and community engagement. Designed to support soldier morale and readiness, the centers offer a variety of programs, activities and services tailored to enhance your quality of life.

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From gaming and movie nights to workshops and special events, the Rec Center is here to help you make the most of your free time. (bernardbodo (Adobe Stock))

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Whether to unwind after duty, connect with friends, or explore new hobbies, there is something for everyone. From gaming and movie nights to workshops and special events, the Rec Center is here to help you make the most of your free time.

RED CROSS

The Red Cross offers well-being services for all members of the military community. They support deployments, offer training resiliency courses and workshops, and a variety of special events throughout the year. In addition, the Drop Zone pantry has free snacks and hygiene items that have been donated to the Red Cross.

The Red Cross offers assistance handling emergency situations with family back in the U.S. and emergency communication with service members in Poland. It is available 24/7 with details at redcross.org/HerocareNetwork.

  • Camp Kosciuszko

    • Bldg. 3, Rooms 3-5

    • DSN: 314-538-2911

    • Facebook: American Red Cross FOS Poznan-Camp Kosciuszko

USO

The United Services Organization (USO) offers family programs, seasonal and weekly events, local area information and much more. There is often a snack bar, computers, DSN access, printers, Wi-Fi, gaming and a place to relax.

  • USO Powidz | Witkowska 8, 62-430 Powidz

    • poland.uso.org/usopowidz

  • USO Drawsko Pomorskie | LSA Konotop, 78-500 Drawsko Pomorskie

    • poland.uso.org/dpta

  • USO Zagan | Forward Operating Site (FOS) Sweitoszow, Koszarowa 7, 59-726 Swietoszów | Supports multiples FOS locations including Zagan, Karliki, Sweitoszow, Boleslawiec and Trzebien

    • poland.uso.org/zagan

  • USO Bemowo Piskie | Ul, Ketrzynskiego,12-230 Bemowo Piskie | Also supports service members in Lithuania, Estonia and Latvia

    • poland.uso.org/bpta

SHARP: Sexual Harassment / Assault Response and Prevention

Camp Kosciuszko

V Corps SHARP Representatives

Bldg. 1, second floor, first door on the right.

  • Operation Atlantic Resolve SHARP Hotline: +49-162-133-0182 or DSN 314-538-8725

  • V CORPS Ft Knox SHARP Hotline: DSN: 502-851-3779

U.S. Army Europe and Africa 24/7 Sexual Assault Hotlines:

  • DSN: 314-53-SHARP (537-4277)

  • +49 (0)611-143-53-SHARP (537-4277)

  • SHARP hotline (Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia): DSN: 314-569-4567

  • +49 (0)9641-70-569-4567

DOD Safe Helpline: 1-877-995-5247 | safehelpline.org

Chapel: A Chaplain can provide confidentiality but cannot take a report and will not notify command.

VOTING OVERSEAS

Register to vote at FVAP.gov. At the website, you can select your state of residency and request an absentee ballot.

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Register to vote at FVAP.gov. At the website, you can select your state of residency and request an absentee ballot. (roibu (Adobe Stock))

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U.S. EMBASSY

The U.S. Embassy provides emergency assistance, visa and passport services and travel advisories. As part of the Department of State’s representation of American interests in Poland, resources regarding business, education and culture are also part of their mission. Visit pl.usembassy.gov for more information.

  • After-hours emergency services for U.S. citizens: Tel: +48 22 504 2000

U.S. Embassy Warsaw

  • Aleje Ujazdowskie 29/31

  • 00-540 Warsaw

  • Tel.: +48 22 504 2000

  • pl.usembassy.gov/embassy-warsaw

U.S. Consulate General Krakow

  • ul. Stolarska 9

  • 31-043 Kraków

  • Tel.: +48 12 424 5100

  • pl.usembassy.gov/u-s-consulate-general-krakow

Consular Agency Poznań

  • Camp Kościuszko

  • Tel: +48 61 851 8516

  • pl.usembassy.gov/consular-agency-in-poznan

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