The Army first observed the Month of the Military Child in 1986 to honor
the youngest members of the Army community. Twenty-five years later,
recognition of the sacrifices and strength of our military children is
more vital than ever.

The life of military children has always had its challenges, foremost
among them frequent relocations. Every time families move, children have
to make new friends, get used to new schools, and find new clubs and
teams to join.Read More

Although there is no specific threat to U.S. personnel and their
dependants serving in Germany, the U.S. Department of State has issued a
general worldwide caution to Americans overseas that there are
terrorists everywhere in the world and they can attack Americans by any
means possible. Read More

Q: My privately owned vehicle was
damaged while parked on post. Specifically, the windshield was cracked.
The vehicle was parked near the elementary school and I suspect the
damage was caused by a student. Will I successfully recover damages if I
file a claim with the Military Claims Office?Read More

Audition for ‘Working’ The Stuttgart Entertainment Branch will host auditions for the musical “Working” April 4-6 at 7 p.m. in the Kelley Theatre. Men ages 15-25 and women ages 18 and up are needed to play the “common” men and women in this show who express the hopes, dreams, joysRead More

Recognizing newly promoted Army noncommissioned officers has been a
ceremonial tradition since the NCO creed became official in 1986. 

That tradition was continued in U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart March 4,
when 15 Soldiers were officially inducted into the NCO corps during a
ceremony in the Patch Community Club.Read More

U.S. Africa Command welcomed its newest senior enlisted leader during a ceremony March 11 on Kelley Barracks.

Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Jack Johnson Jr. assumed responsibilities
from Command Sgt. Maj. Mark Ripka during a ceremony officiated by U.S.
AFRICOM Commander Gen. Carter Ham, who took command March 9.Read More

The Stuttgart Community Spouses Club hosted its Spring Bazaar March 18-20. Thousands of people converged upon Patch Barracks to shop, eat and socialize during the club’s annual fundraiser. Proceeds from the bazaar are returned to the Stuttgart military community in the form of scholarships and financial support to clubs, schools and other worthy causes.Read More

I commanded the 3rd Infantry Division out of Fort Stewart as part of
the surge in Iraq in 2007-’08. During that time, 153 Soldiers died in
combat. I pray for their families every day. Their loss is something I,
as a leader, have to live with.

For any leader, the loss of a Soldier hits hard. But the loss that
survivors experience is magnitudes deeper and wider because they have
lost not just a Soldier, but a friend, a son or daughter, a husband or
wife, a father or mother.Read More

Q: I am considering buying a used vehicle while I am stationed in Germany. Is there anything I should know before I do so?Read More