Features (Page 55)

Since September is National Cholesterol Education Month, community
members in U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart may encounter the phrase “heart
healthy” more frequently, especially at the U.S. Army Health Clinic
Stuttgart. Read More

Most people in Stuttgart describe the Sepulchral Chapel on Württemberg
Hill, located in the Stuttgart city district of Rotenberg, as a monument
to eternal love.

The chapel was built by King Wilhelm I between 1820-24 for his beloved
wife and Queen of Württemberg, Katharina Pawlowna. She was only 30 when
she died in Stuttgart on Jan. 9, 1819.Read More

Dealing with change and making new friends — military children know all
too well about the anxiety that often comes with relocating to a new
place.Read More

Some kids spend their summers playing baseball or swimming. Joseph
Branch spent his summer rifling through a hotel room looking for
evidence.

Branch is one of 30 youths who participated in CSI: Crime Scene, a new
EDGE program offered by Stuttgart Child, Youth and School Services.

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One of the best ways to help children in school is to ensure their
vision has been checked at least every two years by an eye care
professional. Vision and eye health are key to a student’s ability to do
well in the classroom and when studying at home. Read More

Stuttgart area teens on the hunt for high adventure activities such as
rock climbing and ropes courses, and who have a passion for
volunteerism, may want to take a look at Venture Crew 44. Read More

Have ideas on how the Department of the Army can improve the quality of
life for service members, DA civilians and their families?

If so, now is the time to submit them for the next Army Family Action
Plan conference, to be held in November in U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart.
Issues are due by Nov. 5.Read More

Children and staffers participating in USAG Stuttgart CYS Services’ summer camp program celebrated the end of a “Rockin’ Summer 2011”  Aug. 18 with a day of fun and sun on the Panzer Kaserne sports field. The event brought the pre-kindergarten and after school camps together to say goodbye to the camp counselors, who returned to the U.S. Aug. 20. 

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Spc. Willie Smith was honored by the Böblingen Police Department during a
ceremony Aug. 2 for rescuing an elderly couple from an apartment fire
in July.  

Rudi Denzer, chief of the Böblingen Police Department, awarded Smith, a
Soldier assigned to Headquarters Support Company, 1st Battalion, 10th
Special Forces Group, Airborne, with a certificate of appreciation and
the official coat of arms of the state of Baden-Württemberg Police, to
include a declaration in English, during the ceremony. Read More

Those who missed this year’s July 4 fireworks still have a chance to
watch colorful rockets light up the night during the “Flammende Sterne”
(Flaming Stars) firework festival. Read More

August has been designated by the Department of the Army as
Antiterrorism Awareness Month. In the spirit of the month, Stuttgart
military community members are encouraged to take the time to learn how
to deal with potentially dangerous situations. Read More

When it comes to getting to the gym, some people require a little extra motivation.

That’s why Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation’s Sports and
Fitness division is hosting the “Fit for Life” program for the Stuttgart
military community July 1 through Dec. 31. Read More

As the business day winds down at the USO front desk, Laura Keadle is about to heat things up in the lounge. Read More