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

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

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