By Greg Jones
USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs Office

Thousands gathered at Patch Barracks for family fun, food and fireworks to celebrate Independence Day July 4. The community’s festivities began in the morning with a 5k fun run around the perimeter of Patch Barracks. Participants included everyone from serious runners huffing and puffing the 5k in under 20 minutes, to families with toddlers gleefully traipsing across the finish line some time thereafter.
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Outdoor gatherings are the perfect place for grilling hamburgers, hot dogs, kabobs and any number of foods, but accidents can happen.Read More

Sugar is being called “the new tobacco.” Its many forms have been linked to the increasing rates of diabetes, heart disease, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and other chronic diseases in the U.S. Read More

“Down, set, hut … hike,” yelled Zachary Sutton. The senior patrol leader for Stuttgart Boy Scout Troop 154 was playing quarterback during a pick-up game of football at the troop’s campsite May 10. It had been raining most of the day and into the evening, so everything was slick with water. Read More

Directorate of Communication and Public Affairs U.S. Army Combat Readiness/Safety Center Outdoor activities are one way to enjoy the warm weather of spring and summer, but it is important to be mindful that high temperatures pose a significant risk for heat injury. Although temperatures in Germany are generally moderate, theRead More

U.S. environmental protection agency  While the sun provides warmth for summer fun, it also provides Ultraviolet rays that can cause damage to the skin. Sometimes this damage goes unnoticed and years and years of exposure to the sun can cause long-term skin health problems.  Skin Cancer Each year, more newRead More

A new regulation will make it mandatory to have a high-visibility vest in vehicles in Germany, according to a release by German automobile association Allgemeiner Deutscher Automobil-Club. The policy, which takes effect July 1, will require one reflective vest carried in each car, truck or bus registered in Germany. TheRead More

By Greg Jones
USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs Office

Motorcycle Personal Protective Equipment includes gear that is meant to protect motorcycle riders and reduce the risk and the severity of injuries in case of an accident. While some of the gear is intended to protect the rider in an accident, much of it is also intended to help prevent the accident in the first place.
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Oak Processionary Caterpillar webs have been found in tree near military housing areas. People who find an Oak Processionary Caterpillar in the housing area should immediately report the location of the nest to the garrison housing office. Photo Credit: File Photo

As summer kicks off, a yearly visitor to the Stuttgart area has made appearances at some USAG Stuttgart installations. The Oak Processionary Moth caterpillar is a hairy caterpillar common to central and southern Europe may be hazardous to your health, though taking a few precautions cangreatly reduce any risk of irritation or other problems.Read More