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

While visiting the “Turmforum Bahnprojekt Stuttgart-Ulm,” members of the Society of American Military Engineers Stuttgart Chapter listen intently as a tour guide explains how downtown Stuttgart will change as a result of the project known as Stuttgart 21. The Turmforum information center is open to the public and offers visitorsRead More

Comedian Bernie McGrenahan performed his “Happy Hour — Comedy is the Cure” show for Stuttgart audiences at the Patch Community Club and Kelley Theatre April 18, providing comedic relief and Army Substance Abuse Program training all at the same time.Read More