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

For Stuttgart soccer enthusiasts, June 30 presented a once-in-a-lifetime
opportunity. U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart’s Family and Morale, Welfare
and Recreation transported more than 200 community members to Heidelberg
June 30 to watch the U.S. Women’s National Team practice,  part of a
plethora of events focused on the 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup in
Germany.Read More

Living in Europe means having the advantage of being near numerous
popular tourist destinations and the opportunity to travel during the
summer months.

However, tourist attractions and peak travel seasons can create ideal conditions for a potential terrorist attack. Read More

Medical professionals at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center warn that
male service members are part of the most at-risk group for testicular
cancer. The form of cancer may be rare, but it does occur most often in
men ages 20 to 39.

“[Service members] need to be aware of the risk. While the survival rate
is more than 90 percent, testicular cancer can still be lethal if it is
too advanced once it is discovered,” said Maj. Eric Whitman, a
urologist in the Department of Surgery at CRDAMC.Read More

This year, the Stuttgart United Service Organizations office celebrated
its 36th birthday (June 12) by giving out free hot dogs, cake and
donated prizes on June 8.

It was a symbolic moment, since the USO Stuttgart has spent the past 36 years giving back to the military community here.Read More

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answered in a future edition of The Citizen? If so, contact “Ask a JAG”
at steven.j.bishop@eur.army.mil.

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Sitting in the front row of the audience with her hands pressed over her
ears, it was clear that 3-year-old Emerson Caravona was not a big fan
of rap music.

Fortunately for her and 560 other community members watching the U.S.
Army’s 2011 Soldier Show at the Patch Fitness Center June 6, the show
included a mix of country-western, rock, pop, classic, Polynesian,
Latin, African and Oriental musical genres.Read More

On May 1, President Barack Obama announced to the world that Osama bin
Laden had been killed by U.S. forces in Pakistan. Many people worldwide
celebrated, some questioned whether celebrating was appropriate, and
others prepared for a revenge terrorist attack. Through all these
reactions, questions began to arise.Read More

The Patch High School Advancement Via Individual Determination program
for college-bound students once again earned a top national ranking
during its biannual AVID recertification April 25.Read More