Stuttgart Elementary School Parent Teacher Association board members, Department of Defense Education Activity Europe leadership, school officials, students, and U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart Command Sgt. Maj. Chris Melendez pose for a photo on Dec. 11, 2025 following the inaugural game of gaga ball at the new gaga pit on the Stuttgart Elementary School playground. Photo by Stuttgart Elementary School’s Parent Teacher Association President Jerrica Roach

Stuttgart Elementary School’s Parent Teacher Association went big for their community this year, working for months and spending thousands of euro on a facility improvement that has the kids going wild– gaga ball. The popular dodgeball variant has hit schoolyards and playgrounds throughout the United States in recent years and thanks to advocacy from students is now available at U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart.Read More

U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart Commander Col. Edward J. Sanford speaks at the grand opening of Wetzel's Pretzels on March 4, 2026. More than 150 people gather at the Panzer Main Exchange to be among the first customers at the grand opening of the first Wetzel’s Pretzels location outside the continental United States. USAG Stuttgart serves as the Department of Defense’s premier overseas command and control platform, hosting two Unified Combatant Commands and three Service Component Commands across five installations. (U.S. Army photo by Balmina Sehra)

The first Wetzel’s Pretzels location outside the continental United States opened at U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart on March 5, 2026.Read More

The USAG Stuttgart Education Center will host multiple outreach events this week on Panzer Kaserne and Patch Barracks. Courtesy Photo by Stuttgart Education Center

Counselors and representatives from the Education Center, University of Maryland Global Campus and Embry Riddle will host community outreach events this week to share information on upcoming classes, degree options, and certificate opportunities. Read More