By BethAnn Cameron U.S. Army Public Health Command

National Recovery Month is observed in September to raise awareness and educate communities about the prevention, treatment and recovery resources available for mental and substance abuse.

According to the 2012 National Survey on Drug Use and Health by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, more than 22 million people over the age of 12 were addicted to alcohol or drugs; 2.8 million people abused both alcohol and illegal drugs; and 14.9 million people abused alcohol.
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

One small act can make a difference in the life of a veteran or service member in crisis.

Every year, organizations across the country recognize September as Suicide Prevention Month. This year, the Veterans Crisis Line is asking you to think about the power of one and consider the many ways a single act can give Veterans access to confidential support and resources.
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Story & photo by Carola Meusel
USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs Office

When driving or walking by a U.S. military installation in the greater Stuttgart area, a German might wonder what’s happening “behind the fence? “ A group of curious German visitors had the question answered during a tour of Panzer Kaserne Aug. 20.

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On-base and off-base customers Germany-wide and in Vicenza will experience one short-term service outage. On Thursday September 04, between 06:00 and 07:00 a.m., TKS will implement a series of major network upgrades that will result in a one-time interruption of TKS services including easyConnect, easyTV,  and Exchange Connect. The durationRead More

Staff members and their families gathered at Kelley Barracks Aug. 8, 2014 for the fourth annual AFRICOM Olympics.

After a day of competition, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa took home the top prize and bragging rights for the next year.Read More