By Capt. Donell L. Barnett U.S. Army Public Health Command
You are helping to reduce suicides in the Army.
Soldiers at every rank continue to make efforts to help their buddies who might be struggling with thoughts of hurting themselves. We must continue to support our fellow Soldiers because one suicide is too many.
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By Capt. Austen Swaim (U.S. Army) Stuttgart Law Center Editor’s Note: 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 ines.k.liefers2@mail.mil. Question: “I just arrived to Germany. What legal issues should IRead More
USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs Office
The U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart Housing Office announced Sept. 22 a new contract has been awarded to Aspen Consulting that gives Department of Defense civilian employees the same level of service that uniformed service members receive.
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By BethAnn Cameron U.S. Army Public Health Command
National Recovery Month is observed in September to raise awareness and educate communities about the prevention, treatment and recovery resources available for mental and substance abuse.
According to the 2012 National Survey on Drug Use and Health by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, more than 22 million people over the age of 12 were addicted to alcohol or drugs; 2.8 million people abused both alcohol and illegal drugs; and 14.9 million people abused alcohol.
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
One small act can make a difference in the life of a veteran or service member in crisis.
Every year, organizations across the country recognize September as Suicide Prevention Month. This year, the Veterans Crisis Line is asking you to think about the power of one and consider the many ways a single act can give Veterans access to confidential support and resources.
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U.S. Transportation Command
Many service members may not know of their entitlements when shipping personal vehicles as they move overseas or return stateside, according to U.S. Transportation Command officials.Read More
Not wearing helmets accounted for 89 percent of bicycle-related deaths in people older than 16 years-old and 91 percent of total bicycle-related fatalities.Read More
Slips, trips and falls are often portrayed with a comical theme in cartoons and movies. Read More
National Recovery Month is observed in September to raise awareness and educate communities about the prevention, treatment and recovery resources available for mental and substance abuse. According to the 2012 National Survey on Drug Use and Health by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, more than 22 millionRead More
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Question: “I just arrived to Germany. What legal issues should I look out for?”
Question: “I heard sometimes people get a TV or pet tax and that I need to register in my local Rathaus. Will I get taxed and what is a Rathaus?”Read More
The “StuttCard” card is a combination transit and visitor pass. The card is available as a 24, 48, or 72-hour ticket and valid throughout the entire “Verkehrs-und Tarifverbund” (VVS) public transportation system. The card covers admission in to all museums and many leisure facilities as well as reduced entrance fees.Read More
U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart held a memorial to commemorate the 13th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on the U.S. and the downing of United Airlines Flight 93.Read More
Visitors to Stuttgart can now tour the city during the “STUTTGART Citytour” with convertible open-air buses. The buses pass nine stops: • The Turmforum (exhibition on Stuttgart 21 project) at Stuttgart’s main train station • Schlossplatz Square • Pig Museum • Mercedes- Benz Museum • Gottlieb-Daimler Memorial/Kursaal • Wilhelma ZoologicalRead More
