Army sexual assault victims now entitled to their own lawyers
By C. Todd Lopez
Army News Service
Victims of sexual assault now have the option to have legal representation following a sexual assault.
Announcements
TSP contributions: last opportunity to make changes for 2013 is during pay period of Nov. 17-30
USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs Office
Department of Defense civilian employees who want to maximize their Thrift Savings Plan contributions this year should review their most recent LES to make sure they are on track to do so.
Paying German traffic tickets
Frequently asked questions on paying German traffic tickets (Administrative Fines or Bussgeldbescheid in German).
AFRICOM J5 celebrates Halloween with treats, no tricks
Halloween at USAG Stuttgart.
Marines honor fallen 30 years after Beirut bombing
U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Europe and Africa Public Affairs Office
A rifle detail from Marine Corps Forces Europe and Marine Corps Forces Africa fire three volleys during the Oct. 23 memorial service at the Panzer Chapel. The Oct. 23, 1983, bombing in Beirut killed 241 U.S. service members and 58 French paratroopers.
Ask a JAG: Do I need liability insurance in Germany
Most Germans have Haftpflichtversicherung (third-party private liability insurance).
U.S. athletes shine at CISM World Para-Track & Field Championships
Five U.S. military athletes, including three from the Army World Class Athlete Program, combined to win 10 gold and two silver medals Sept. 14-15 at the Conseil International du Sport Militaire’s 2013 World Para-Track and Field Championships.
‘Big Hoss’ reenlists during on-air broadcast
USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs Office
In between tunes by Genesis and Soundgarden, Staff Sgt. Lucas Hoskins, the morning disc jockey for AFN Stuttgart, re-enlists for six years while on the air Oct. 9 in front of Command Sgt. Maj. Bernard Smalls, the USAG Stuttgart senior enlisted advisor, and colleague, Sgt. Dan Maffett.
Army men win second consecutive Armed Forces Softball crown
Staff Sgt. Kenny Turlington went 5-for-5 with four home runs to lead All-Army to a 23-8 victory over All-Air Force in the gold-medal game of the 2013 Armed Forces Softball Championships on Sept. 19.
Ask a JAG: Affordable Care Act and military families
Be aware of a few key points the ACA includes.
Safety Corner: Tips for pedestrians
There have been accidents resulting in serious injuries to pedestrians in the U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart area.
Ask a JAG: What happens to a civilian accused of misconduct
If you have a legal question you would like to see answered in The Citizen, write “Ask a JAG” at ines.k.liefers2.ln@mail.mil.
AFRICOM wins big at third annual Olympics
Staff members and their families at U.S. Africa Command gathered to participate and cheer on each other as amateur Olympians competed in 22 different competitions during the third annual AFRICOM Olympics held at Kelley Barracks Aug. 22.
Keeping Stuttgart’s air clean and breathable
Idling your vehicle truly gets you nowhere.
Safety Corner: Child car seat safety tips
All children under 13 years of age should be placed in the back seat of a vehicle.
Exchange Rates
Exchange Rates
Courtesy Community Bank
| One USD buys | € 0.8624 |  |
| One Euro costs | $ 1.1596 | |
| One USD buys | £0.7352 | |
| One GBP costs |
$ 1.36
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| The following inter-bank rates are for information purposes only and not available at military banks | ||
| Czech Krone (CZK) |
22.47
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| Egyptian Pound (EGP) | 15.66 | |
| Hungarian Forint (HUF) | 321.76 | |
| Israeli Shekel (ILS) | 3.15 | |
| Polish Zloty (PLN) | 4.06 | |
| Turkish Lira (TRL) | 13.8531 | |
