By Greg Jones
USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs Office

Thousands gathered at Patch Barracks for family fun, food and fireworks to celebrate Independence Day July 4. The community’s festivities began in the morning with a 5k fun run around the perimeter of Patch Barracks. Participants included everyone from serious runners huffing and puffing the 5k in under 20 minutes, to families with toddlers gleefully traipsing across the finish line some time thereafter.
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Outdoor gatherings are the perfect place for grilling hamburgers, hot dogs, kabobs and any number of foods, but accidents can happen.Read More

Oak Processionary Caterpillar webs have been found in tree near military housing areas. People who find an Oak Processionary Caterpillar in the housing area should immediately report the location of the nest to the garrison housing office. Photo Credit: File Photo

As summer kicks off, a yearly visitor to the Stuttgart area has made appearances at some USAG Stuttgart installations. The Oak Processionary Moth caterpillar is a hairy caterpillar common to central and southern Europe may be hazardous to your health, though taking a few precautions cangreatly reduce any risk of irritation or other problems.Read More

Story & photo by S.J. Grady
USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs Office

The day after the Justice Department announced it had reached a $60 million settlement with the Sallie Mae Bank to resolve allegations of charging service members excessive rates on student loans, Holly Petraeus was in Stuttgart to educate the community about the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
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By S.J. Grady
USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs Office

The Patch High School Class of 2014 completed its final task June 3 at the Stadthalle in Sindelfingen as seniors walked the graduation line. One-hundred-seventy-two students crossed the stage to receive their diplomas during the school’s 35th commencement exercise.
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The medical care system for service members, retirees, civilians and their families in Germany consists of three main elements. Read More

Actors Mandy Moore and Chris Beier act out a scene during  a “Sex Signals” performance April 16 in the Kelley Fitness Center. “Sex Signals” is an improvisational show that uses humor and audience interaction to discuss dating, rape, consent, alcohol and intervention. U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart, U.S. Africa Command andRead More