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A charming handcrafted angel ornament hangs delicately from a festive tree branch.

A charming handcrafted angel ornament hangs delicately from a festive tree branch. (rosipro (123RF))

Holiday season is upon us and whether you need an extra hand this season or you want to help spread joy, we’ve compiled a list of programs available for DOD families in Germany. We will be updating the information periodically.

If you know of other programs that should be added to this list, get in touch at contentteam@stripes.com

Ansbach
  • Sign-ups for eligible families stationed at Ansbach are open until Dec. 12. Click here to sign-up.

  • Angel Tree Ornament Selection is open through Dec. 12.

  • Gift drop-off is open through Dec. 15 at the PX Lobby.

Angel Tree sign-up information

Angel Tree sign-up information (Ansbach Spouses’ and Civilians’ Club)

Baumholder
  • Nominations open for children 0-18 years old of active-duty service members. Nominations accepted until Nov. 22.

  • Angel Tree ornament selection and gift drop-off is Nov. 28 to Dec. 12.

    • Baumholder PX

    • Commissary

    • Post Office

    • Community Bank (Baumholder branch)

  • Gift pick-up will occur at the Baumholder Thrift Store on Dec. 20. Families will have a scheduled pick-up time.

2025 Angel Tree nomination information for Baumholder Community with QR code for application

2025 Angel Tree nomination information for Baumholder Community with QR code for application (Baumholder Community and Spouses’ Club)

Hohenfels
  • Sign-ups for DOD families at Hohenfels are open until Dec. 2.

  • Sponsorship sign-up deadline is Dec. 12.

  • Gift drop-off deadline is Dec. 15.

  • Gift pick-up for sponsored families is Dec. 18 at the HCSC Thrift Shop, Building 344, Academy Rd, Hohenfels from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Flyer with QR codes to sign up to be an angel recipient or to sponsor a family

Flyer with QR codes to sign up to be an angel recipient or to sponsor a family (Hohenfels Community and Spouses’ Club)

Ramstein and Vogelweh
  • Contact your unit’s First Sgt. to be nominated.

  • To donate, grab an envelope off of the tree and donate what you can; then place the envelope in the box next to a tree.

  • Donations accepted through Dec. 21

  • Locations of trees: Ramstein Commissary, Vogelweh Commissary, BX, Enlisted Club, Officer Club, Ramstein Shoppette, Vogelweh Shoppette.

KMC First Sergeants Present 2025 Angel Tree with location information flyer

KMC First Sergeants Present 2025 Angel Tree with location information flyer (KMC First Sergeants)

Stuttgart
  • Nominations open for families E-1 to E-5, O-1 to O-2, GS 1-6 and NAF equivalents open until Nov. 21.

  • Angel Tree ornament selection and gift drop-off is Nov. 25 to Dec. 12.

  • Gift deliveries will occur Dec. 15-17.

Operation Angel Tree Information with QR code to application

Operation Angel Tree Information with QR code to application (Stuttgart Community and Spouses’ Club)

Wiesbaden
  • Nominations closed Nov. 14.

  • Angel Tree ornament selections and gift drop-off runs until Dec. 10.

    • Hainerburg Exchange

    • WCSC Thrift Shop (Hainerburg)

    • ACS Office (Hainerburg)

    • Chapel (Hainerburg)

    • Fitness Center (Clay)

Wiesbaden Angel Tree Gifts Drop-Off Information

Wiesbaden Angel Tree Gifts Drop-Off Information (Wiesbaden Community and Spouses’ Club)

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Tamala Malerk is a writer and editor with Stars and Stripes Europe. She has been with SSE since April 2022 writing articles all about travel, lifestyle, community news, military life and more. In May 2022, she earned her Ph.D. in History and promises it is much more relevant to this job than one might think.

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