Act of kindness inspires ‘pay it forward’ attitude
I inserted a quarter to release a shopping cart at the Patch Commissary.
With the Fourth of July quickly approaching, I wanted to get a head start on my shopping. Read More
I inserted a quarter to release a shopping cart at the Patch Commissary.
With the Fourth of July quickly approaching, I wanted to get a head start on my shopping. Read More
After more than a decade of conflict, the U.S. Army Training and
Doctrine Command embarked on a year-long quest to assess the condition
of the Army profession, conducting surveys, focus groups and forums, and
analyzing past Army studies.
The Black Stallion has run long and fast for more than 40 years, but the
race is coming to an end. The Black Stallion Inn Dining Facility on
Patch Barracks is scheduled to close permanently on July 31. After June
30, only active duty service members will be served. Read More
Passau, located in the Niederbayern area next to Austria’s border, is
known as the “City of Three Rivers.” Situated between the Danube, Inn
and Ilz rivers, Passau offers visitors a picturesque and historic
weekend getaway.Read More
Some Americans like to stay in Germany after their official connections
to the U.S. military have ended. Maybe they have lost their jobs with
the Army or Air Force, their sponsors have left the country, or they
become divorced from a spouse who was stationed in Germany.Read More
Klaas Dormeyer, a 34-year U.S. Army local national employee, died May 30
from an undisclosed illness. He was 56. Stuttgart community members
will gather June 14 at 2 p.m. in the Panzer Kaserne Chapel to reflect
and remember their friend and colleague. From 1978 to 1995, Dormeyer
belonged to an engineer construction unit in the German Civilian Labor
Group system in support of VII Corps. Dormeyer’s unit de-activated in
1995, at which time he was hired as a civilian employee for Area Support
Team, Garmisch. Read More
U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa welcomed a new senior
enlisted leader with the relief of Sgt. Maj. Ronald L. Green, the
outgoing sergeant major, and the appointment of Sgt. Maj. James J.
McCook, the incoming sergeant major, May 29, on Panzer Kaserne. McCook
comes from serving as the regimental sergeant major at the Recruit
Training Regiment, Marine Corps Recruit Depot, in San Diego. Read More
U.S. Army in Europe joined with U.S. Air Forces in Europe elements and members of allied forces in commemorating Memorial Day at a dozen events in five nations. USAREUR supported ceremonies in Belgium, France, Italy, Luxembourg and the Netherlands, with senior leaders, chaplains, color guards, buglers and the USAREUR Band, while USAFE and allied pilots and air crews conducted flyovers at each event.
To commemorate the 68th anniversary of D-Day U.S. special operation
forces conducted a military free-fall parachute drop June 2, near one of
Normandy’s most historic attractions.Read More
For motorcyclists, this is the time to do preventive maintenance on your bike, and get your riding
skills up to par after the winter lay off.Read More
Whether you like to grill with propane or charcoal, the end result is
the same — delicious outdoor fare that has family and friends lined up
with plates and utensils in hand.
Outdoor activities are one way to enjoy the warm weather of spring and
summer, but service members and their families should be mindful that
high temperatures pose a significant risk for heat injury.Read More
With summer upon us, more people will be traveling to destinations in
Europe and beyond. But before you go, take the following measures to
help prevent becoming a victim of a terrorist or criminal attack.
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This May, the Army observed Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month as part of
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s national campaign
to keep riders safe on our nation’s highways.Read More
Legos have moved from the playroom into the classroom. No longer toys,
they’ve now tools for educators. And they’re still fun, as Böblingen
Elementary/Middle School students discovered May 16 during the school’s
first-ever robotics tournament. The tournament was the culmination of a
robotics club that began in January for students in grades five through
eight.Read More
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