This month Americans around the world will pause to observe Memorial Day.
Since
its first official proclamation as Decoration Day on May 5, 1868, and
its first observance on May 30, 1868, it has been a day of remembrance
for those who sacrificed and died in our nation’s service.Read More

While American Forces Network Stuttgart personnel are waiting for the completion of their new “home” on Robinson Barracks, they’ve managed to make a name for themselves across the Department of Defense.  In their inaugural year, the Soldiers and civilians of AFN Stuttgart claimed 15 awards during the last two monthsRead More

U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart Commander Col. John P. Stack speaks to Patch High School Environmental Science Club members April 25 before they plant a beech tree near the entrance of U.S. European Command Headquarters on Patch Barracks to commemorate Earth Day and Arbor Day. The students also volunteered to pickRead More

In coordination with U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa, members of U.S. European Command, U.S. Africa Command, and U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart had “hands-on” experiences with the MV-22B Osprey during a capabilities exercise on Patch Barracks, Kelley Barracks, and Stuttgart Army Air Field March 28. Read More

U.S. European Command Chief of Staff Maj. Gen. Mark Barrett throws the
first pitch at the second annual German-American Friendship Fast Pitch
Softball Tournament on Patch Barracks April 6. The competition gave 97
women from six teams an opportunity to build relationships while sharing
the traditional American sport.Read More

The Army recently rolled out its Ready and Resilient Campaign, a
collection of comprehensive and far-reaching programs designed to guide
the Army’s efforts to build physical, emotional and psychological
resilience in our Soldiers, families and civilians, and directly enhance
personal and unit readiness.
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Gen. David M. Rodriguez assumed command of U.S. Africa Command from Gen.
Carter F. Ham on April 5. Rodriguez is AFRICOM’s third commander since
the command was established in 2008 to coordinate U.S. military
relations and activities with African nations, regional organizations
and the African Union. Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint
Chiefs of Staff, presided over the ceremony.Read More

Kevin Morgan, shooting guard for the Stuttgart Stallions, prepares to
shoot while being fouled by a Wiesbaden defender during pool play at the
2013 U.S. Forces European Basketball Championships held at the Patch
Fitness Center March 21-24. Read More