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Ben Ringquist donated books, cloth, a medical kit, sewing kits, and solar powered lights to children in Chad. In December 2019, he helped fund more than 100 Euros worth of soap, mosquito nets, and topical medicines for a group of 75 street children. Photo courtesy of Ringquist family.

By Mac Hightower, Stuttgart Citizen volunteer When Ben Ringquist heard how commonplace it is in Chad for hungry orphans to sleep outside shops in the dirt, he found a cause. His father, Lt. Col. John Rinquist, who had been on duty in the central African country, had told Ben, 13,Read More

Irina Hodges, a commissary teller, scans a customer's purchased products at Patch Barracks’ commissary, April 26, 2020. Hodges has consistently worked extra hours to help keep the crucial commissary benefit open to the military community, retirees and civilians at U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Thomas Mort)

A new General Order is in effect for the Stuttgart community as of May 8, reflecting changed circumstances and local regulations.Read More

teens during lockdown
Clockwise: London Massey stays up to date on her online schoolwork. Olivia Tabaka and Kenneth Colin Roedl spend more time outdoors to combat isolation during COVID-19.

By Lea Scavetta Stuttgart Citizen volunteer Quarantine has been difficult for some Stuttgart High School students, with many teens losing touch with their routines, missing friends and not being able to participate in after school activities. Even though pandemic restrictions affect their social lives, teens continue to persevere and findRead More

Story by Angelika Aguilar and Rachele Pezzuti, U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart On a weekly basis, the Lord Mayor of Böblingen, Dr. Stefan Belz and the USAG Stuttgart Garrison Commander, Col. Jason Condrey talk about issues and concerns they are facing with their respective communities. During a recent telephone conversation betweenRead More

New hires receive training
Postal supervisor Alphonso Hayes trains new hires at the Patch Post Office on April 24.

Story and Imagery by Rebecca Castellano U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart Stuttgart, Germany – Emergency funding allowed U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart to fill crucial job openings during the COVID-19 pandemic. As the coronavirus impacted garrison services, officials found personnel shortages at community mail rooms, garrison operations and the public affairs office.Read More

Sailor awaits travel. U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1 st Class Le’Joine Gardner is among the hundreds of people at U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart waiting to depart to a new duty assignment this Spring amid COVD-19 travel restrictions. (Photo by Paul Hughes, U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart)Read More