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

Do you have a legal question you would like to see answered in a
future edition of The Citizen? If so, contact “Ask a JAG” at
andrew.j.rouchka.mil@mail.mil.Read More

As of June 1, U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart community members living on
the economy will no longer be allowed to dispose of their garbage on the
installations.
The policy, which will explain and outline the
changes and associated administrative actions should one violate the
order, is expected to be signed by Garrison Commander Col. John P. Stack
this month.
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The Defense Department has revised from 22 to 14 the number of days
hundreds of thousands of civilian employees could be furloughed this
year because of the budget sequester, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel
announced March 28.Read More

The annual Army Emergency Relief Campaign began March 1 and continues
through May 15.  This year’s campaign slogan is: “Supporting Soldiers
and their families, yesterday, today and tomorrow.”Read More

During a recent visit to U.S. Army Europe, Army Chief of Staff Gen.
Raymond Odierno highlighted the need for Soldiers to focus on the moral
and ethical values that make the Army such a strong team.Read More

Army civilian personnel are bracing for the impact of furloughs and
changing financial priorities on their organizations. Approximately
251,000 Department of the Army civilians expect to be notified soon if
they will be furloughed up to 22 days starting in April. Read More