A Stuttgart K-9 team knows all about the sweet smell of success.
Sgt. Paul Helm and Military Working Dog Eico took top honors in drug
detection during the 2012 Defense Department MWD K-9 Trials held May 3-5
at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.Read More
When it comes to reducing alcohol misuse among service members, U.S.
Army Garrison Stuttgart is overcoming the obstacles, well, with
obstacles.
The Stuttgart Warrior Pride Obstacle Course Challenge held April 27 gave
more than 200 members of the Stuttgart military community a chance to
test their agility, strength, endurance and bravery as they ran,
climbed, jumped and crawled their way through the Panzer Local Training
Area obstacle course.
Visitors to Horb am Neckar are often impressed by the city’s medieval
character. Timbered houses, winding alleys and hidden courtyards spin a
bond to days long gone.Read More
Lyme disease and tick-borne encephalitis are common to Germany and, in some areas such as Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria, are prevalent.
But all can be prevented with some simple precautions.
U.S. Army Europe personnel are being reminded of the risks and
consequences of connecting their personal computers or other devices to
government-operated networks.Read More
Stuttgart military parents looking to support the emotional needs of
their children now have resources readily available, thanks to the
“Entitlements” collection unveiled May 10 at the Patch Library. The
collection consists of 53 books and 10 story kits designed to address
the unique challenges faced by children of military families.
Anyone can be a victim when it comes to threats to individual safety and security.
But the Family Readiness Office of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and
Africa is trying to help even the odds by offering Marine spouses a rape
prevention and self-defense class at MARFOREUR headquarters last month.
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It’s that time of year again when so many military families are starting
their relocation plans — and dealing with the fallout from kids who
would rather stay put.
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Host nation health care facilities in the Stuttgart area are now
charging upfront deposits for medical care for U.S. civilians, retirees
and contractors.
This policy does not apply to active duty and active duty family members.
In the Stuttgart area, the Sindelfingen, Böblingen, Tübingen, and
Robert-Bosch hospitals now require a payment before administering
routine care at their medical facilities. Read More
Soldiers are no longer eligible for automatic re-enlistments, according
to the Army Retention initiative that went into effect on March 1.
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U.S. Africa Command observed the World Health Assembly’s World Malaria
Day April 25 in recognition of the global effort to provide effective
control of malaria.
Stationed under a tent adjacent to the Kelley Theatre and wearing
T-shirts emblazoned with “Malaria Bites,” AFRICOM medical experts handed
out fliers, talked about mosquito nets and sprays, and offered the
curious a chance to look at some of the common malaria-carrying
mosquitoes and their larvae under a microscope.
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“Is a badge on Foursquare worth your life?”
The question was posed by Brittany Brown, social media manager of the
Online and Social Media Division at the Office of the Chief of Public
Affairs. It may sound outlandish, but in the age of social geotagging,
it can be a reality.
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