In just three months, customers from the Stuttgart U.S. military community checked out more than 40,000 items including books, movies, television shows, video games, audio books, music, manga and various types of digital downloads, making the Patch Library the most popular Army library in the world for that particular quarter.Read More

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

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

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

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