Features

For nearly three years, residents of the Kelley Barracks Housing Area
on Ash Street came and went with no particular reason to stop and
literally “smell the roses.”

For that reason, R.J. Weaver, 15, decided to leave his mark on his
community, not only for his present neighbors, but for those in years
to come, by installing a garden on Sept. 5, as part of an Eagle Scout
Leadership Service Project. The garden, which includes a sign and
bench, was placed at the entrance of Weaver’s housing area.

In order to become an Eagle Scout, the highest rank attainable in the
Boy Scouts of America program, Scouts are required to complete a
leadership service project that benefits an organization other than
Scouting.

Bad Cannstatt is Stuttgart’s largest and oldest city district and holds centuries-old relics of Swabian culture and tradition.

Visitors to Bad Cannstatt will find a small piece of history on every
corner of the city, including Roman settlements, medieval sites, fine
wines and mineral baths.

International SOS Assistance, the new TRICARE Overseas Program
contractor, will bring comprehensive, patient-centered and
customer-focused service to nearly half a million TRICARE beneficiaries
overseas starting Sept. 1.

More than 1,000 community members attended both the U.S. Army Garrison
Stuttgart C.A.R.E. Fair and Army and Air Force Exchange Service Family
Fair, held Aug. 21 on Panzer Kaserne.

“Fly like an eagle” — you can sing about it (think the Steve Miller
Band) or, if you’re like Steve Van Fleet, you’re actually doing it
every chance you get.

Van Fleet is a tandem paraglide pilot for U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart’s Outdoor Recreation program.

Marty Smith, manager and coach of the Stuttgart Stallion running team,
had one goal in mind for the U.S. Forces Europe Army 10-Miler.

“We really wanted to defend the women’s championship trophy,” said Smith, who also runs on the men’s team. They did that and more.

More than 50 service members representing the various components of U.S. Special Operations Command Europe took part in numerous ceremonies and events commemorating the 66th anniversary of D-Day in the Normandy region of France June 2-6. Elements of 1st Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne), Naval Special Warfare Unit 2…

If you’re looking for adventure this summer, look no further than Outdoor Recreation.

U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart’s Outdoor Recreation offers a wide range
of activities for outdoor enthusiasts, whether families or singles.

Move over, Simon Cowell, and make room for the next big thing: U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart’s Teen Idol.

The Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Child Youth and School
Services-sponsored talent competition for middle and high school
students was held June 11 in the Patch Community Club.

The lights dim, and the crowd grows silent.