Commentary by Lt. Gen. Donald Campbell U.S. Army Europe commander This month the United States Army celebrates 239 years of deep commitment, abiding patriotism and indomitable spirit. On June 14, 1775, our nation’s leaders established the Continental Army, beginning a rich heritage of successfully defending our great country and itsRead More

Esso fuel cards are like any other debit or credit card and have an expiration date. Fuel cards are valid for three years, and the expiration dates are not related to your vehicle registration date. To avoid interruption of service, check the expiration date on the lower right hand cornerRead More

There have been several incidents reported where bounce houses have blown over or become airborne with children inside them. When using a bounce house, follow these safety tips:   Children must be supervised at all times. Parents or guardians should visually ensure that the bounce house is secured. If theRead More

Story & photo by S.J. Grady
USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs Office

The day after the Justice Department announced it had reached a $60 million settlement with the Sallie Mae Bank to resolve allegations of charging service members excessive rates on student loans, Holly Petraeus was in Stuttgart to educate the community about the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
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By S.J. Grady
USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs Office

The Patch High School Class of 2014 completed its final task June 3 at the Stadthalle in Sindelfingen as seniors walked the graduation line. One-hundred-seventy-two students crossed the stage to receive their diplomas during the school’s 35th commencement exercise.
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By Jennifer Veale
Special to The Citizen

Chaos and clamor are normally part and parcel of family nights at elementary schools, but that wasn’t the case at Patch Elementary when the school recently hosted two major art events in one evening May 15, a de facto night of the arts.Read More

The medical care system for service members, retirees, civilians and their families in Germany consists of three main elements. Read More

Use of VAT forms is a privilege extended to personnel under the SOFA, but there are restrictions on the use of VAT forms. To avoid losing VAT relief privileges, avoid the following prohibited practices:Read More

In Germany, and throughout Europe and much of the world, the system of measure known as the metric system is used. This system is based on base measurements in weight, distance, volume and area and measured in increments of 10, 100 and 1,000.Read More