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Customers wishing to visit the German-American Community Office in Kaiserslautern can easily find it by locating the fish across from the Kaiserslautern city hall.
The German-American Community Office observed its 12th anniversary Feb. 19.
The office, located across from the city hall in Kaiserslautern, has established itself as the contact point for all questions pertaining to members of different nations living together.
Bilingual assistants representing the American military community and the city of Kaiserslautern have responded to more than 33,000 requests during the last 12 years.
GACO is set up as an international drop-in point catering to both German and American citizens. English- and German-speaking employees provide information needed by American citizens who have recently arrived in the KMC as a way to help them settle quickly into their new community.
The staff assists in handling administrative matters and provides cultural and recreational information. Services, such as linguistic support, are also offered to Americans who need assistance and have lived in the KMC for a longer period of time.
“Any type of questions are welcomed here, and all of our services are free,” said Mike Gannon, host nation assistant.
Questions from German citizens concerning German-American relations and matters will also be answered.
During the USO city orientation tours on Tuesdays, U.S. military newcomers receive briefings from GACO on relevant topics, ranging from host nation regulations to information on German-American clubs.
GACO is located on Lauterstrasse 2 (Rathaus Nord) in Kaiserslautern, across from city hall. Operating hours are from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and 2 to 6 p.m. Thursdays.
The staff can be reached by calling 0631-363-3010, via email at info@gaco-kl.de or through their website at www.gaco-kl.de.
