Siblings Sasha (from left) and Susanna Ortiz battle to win the Böblingen Elementary/Middle School Spelling Bee Jan. 21, while announcer Helene Harper listens for the correct answer. Susanna, 12, took first place and will represent Stuttgart in the Germany-wide spelling bee in Ramstein.
For the first time, non-military community members in U.S. Army
Garrison Stuttgart can make eye exam appointments, order contacts and
glasses, and see a doctor for acute eye conditions at a facility on
post.Read More
In 1964, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. made history. His work to ensure
equality between races and promote nonviolent protest resulted in his
becoming the youngest recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize.Read More
The presents are unwrapped, the decorations are put away and the
relatives are gone. After weeks of whirlwind holiday activities, many
of us may find ourselves feeling a little let down. Add to this the
gloom of gray skies, and before you know it, you’ve got a full-blown
case of the winter blues.Read More
It was a devastating mistake that changed his military career forever.
What started out as a couple of drinks turned into a nightmare that
will follow one Army noncommissioned officer for the rest of his
military career — all because he got behind the wheel.
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Competition can bring out the best in Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and
Marines. Whether it is an intramural sport setting to claim the title
as the best basketball, softball or flag football team, or at the
international level, there are plenty of examples of military personnel
coming together as a team, striving to win.
It’s no different outside the sports arena.Read More
The year 2010 didn’t come with a blueprint for success. There were
challenges; however, a look back at the highlights of last year in U.S.
Army Garrison Stuttgart reveals that hard work and perseverance
contribute toward making a year remembered for its shining moments.Read More
Soldiers assigned to the U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart Headquarters and
Headquarters Company, explored both a historic German city and a
special friendship between two nations during a trip to Augsburg Dec.
10.
The Soldiers were guests of the “Amerika in Augsburg Verein” (America in Augsburg society). Read More
Battling the freezing cold, Stuttgart area Cub Scouts trudged through
snow and slush during the Dec. 11 Bastogne Historical Walk in Belgium
as they commemorated the hardships endured by World War II soldiers.Read More
The U.S. European Command Director of Intelligence presented the first
group of Navy officers under the EUCOM umbrella with the new
Information Dominance Warfare insignia at EUCOM Headquarters in
Stuttgart Dec. 16.
Like many others this time of year, I have been reflecting on the past
12 months and looking forward to the new year. In my professional
capacity, I am focusing on the future of the Installation Management
community. Specifically, I’ve been asking myself: “What should the
Installation Management community look like a year from now?”Read More
It’s official. The Panzer Hotel is now open for guests, following a grand opening ceremony Dec. 15.
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The Harlem Globetrotters basketball team performed in U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart Dec. 5 in the Patch Fitness Center in an exhibition game against the Washington Generals. The 85-year-old team, famous for record-breaking basketball feats combined with comedy, visited Stuttgart during its ninth holiday military tour, sponsored by Navy Entertainment andRead More
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Community members who are planning to travel during this holiday season can help prevent travel-induced injuries and be prepared for illnesses by planning ahead. Here is a checklist of items to think about before and during travel. Travel health insurance • Travelers are responsibleRead More
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