The Department of Defense Education Activity is adopting the Common Core
State Standards into its curriculum, instruction, and assessment
programs. The CCSS initiative began more than two years ago as a collaboration
between state governors and education leaders to introduce consistency
in education systems across the nation. This initiative has garnered the
support of 46 states, two territories, and the District of Columbia to
date. All participants in the CCSS initiative are working together to
implement high quality standards in English Language Arts, Mathematics,
and Science for kindergarten through 12th grade. These curriculum
standards are research based, rigorous, relevant to the real world, and
reflect the knowledge and skills America’s students need for success in
college and careers. Read More

After serving the Mannheim, Heidelberg and Stuttgart military
communities for almost 20 years from Hammonds Barracks in Seckenheim,
then Coleman Barracks in Mannheim, the American Forces Network
Heidelberg station is scheduled to move to Robinson Barracks in
Stuttgart next year.Read More

Aug. 10 — Diary Of A Wimpy Kid: Dog Days (PG) 5 p.m., Total Recall (PG-13) 7 p.m. and 10 p.m.

Aug. 11  — Diary Of A Wimpy Kid: Dog Days (PG) 4 p.m., Total Recall (PG-13) 7 p.m. and 10 p.m.

Aug. 12  — Diary Of A Wimpy Kid: Dog Days (PG) 2 p.m., The Avengers (PG-13) 4 p.m., Total Recall (PG-13) 7 p.m. Read More

Some people may think that a terrorist attack can’t occur in Stuttgart,
but terrorism remains a threat everywhere, even here. In 2007, the U.S.
intelligence interception of suspicious communications between Pakistan
and Stuttgart led to the arrest of three suspected Muslim militants
accused of plotting massive car bomb attacks against Americans. Read More

Time is an important factor when emergency care is required.
Beneficiaries
of U.S. Army Health Clinic Stuttgart are reminded that the facility is
not staffed or equipped as an emergency clinic and it does not provide
an ambulance service. Read More

Usually Patch Elementary School is pretty quiet this time of year … the
desks are empty, the public address system silent, the bulletin boards
blank. Yet laughter echoed through the halls as 221 children and 110
volunteers were in constant motion during the garrison-sponsored
Vacation Bible School for 5- to 11-year-olds, held July 30 to Aug. 3 at
the school.Read More

It’s never easy settling into a new community. That’s why if you’ve
recently moved to the Stuttgart military community, you may want to
attend the C.A.R.E. Fair.

The U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart’s annual
Community Activities, Registration and Education Fair, set for Aug. 18
from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Exchange Shopping Mall on Panzer Kaserne,
offers community members the opportunity to learn about the many
programs and services available to them. Read More

Col. John P. Stack assumed leadership of U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart
from Col. Carl D. Bird during a change of command ceremony held July 23
on the Panzer Barracks’ parade field.Read More

Stuttgart takes great pride in its annual fests and cultural outings.
Locals and visitors alike find themselves confronted with endless
opportunities for outdoor fests and “must do” happenings, especially
during the summer months. Almost every fest celebrates a historic event, anecdote or tradition, as
does the “Bohnenviertelfest,” or bean quarter’s fest, that will be held
July 19-21 in downtown Stuttgart.Read More

Most people don’t even blink an eye when they power on their computers,
turn on a television, jump in a hot shower or pull out a bag of popcorn
from the microwave. We want electricity, heat and water when we want it.
But when it comes to delivering utilities in U.S. Army Garrison
Stuttgart, there’s even more to it.Read More