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Hospitals require upfront payment for health care
By Col. Larry Connell
U.S. Army Health Clinic Stuttgart
Host nation health care facilities in the Stuttgart area are now charging upfront deposits for medical care for U.S. civilians, retirees and contractors.
This policy does not apply to active duty and active duty family members.
In the Stuttgart area, the Sindelfingen, Böblingen, Tübingen, and Robert-Bosch hospitals now require a payment before administering routine care at their medical facilities.
Re-enlisting in downsizing Army now tougher
By Army Capt. Aaron Lancaster
Stuttgart Law Center
Soldiers are no longer eligible for automatic re-enlistments, according to the Army Retention initiative that went into effect on March 1.
Service members, families urged to use precautions with social media
By Cheryl Rodewig
Fort Benning Public Affairs Office
“Is a badge on Foursquare worth your life?”
The question was posed by Brittany Brown, social media manager of the Online and Social Media Division at the Office of the Chief of Public Affairs. It may sound outlandish, but in the age of social geotagging, it can be a reality.
Stuttgart Soldier wins IMCOM Europe’s Soldier of the Year
By Troy Darr
Installation Management Command Europe Public Affairs Office
Installation Management Command Europe announced the winners of the 2012 Best Warrior Competition in a ceremony at Heidelberg April 17.
SEAC visits enlisted troops at Patch Barracks
By Sgt. Matt Lyman
Marine Forces Europe Public Affairs Office
Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Bryan B. Battaglia, senior enlisted advisor to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, visited U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart April 20 to talk about the chairman of the Joint Chiefs’ intent for the future of the U.S. military.
Battaglia spoke in the Patch Theater, where more than 100 enlisted service members from all branches had gathered.
