While American Forces Network Stuttgart personnel are waiting for the completion of their new “home” on Robinson Barracks, they’ve managed to make a name for themselves across the Department of Defense.  In their inaugural year, the Soldiers and civilians of AFN Stuttgart claimed 15 awards during the last two monthsRead More

U.S. European Command Chief of Staff Maj. Gen. Mark Barrett throws the
first pitch at the second annual German-American Friendship Fast Pitch
Softball Tournament on Patch Barracks April 6. The competition gave 97
women from six teams an opportunity to build relationships while sharing
the traditional American sport.Read More

The Army recently rolled out its Ready and Resilient Campaign, a
collection of comprehensive and far-reaching programs designed to guide
the Army’s efforts to build physical, emotional and psychological
resilience in our Soldiers, families and civilians, and directly enhance
personal and unit readiness.
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Gen. David M. Rodriguez assumed command of U.S. Africa Command from Gen.
Carter F. Ham on April 5. Rodriguez is AFRICOM’s third commander since
the command was established in 2008 to coordinate U.S. military
relations and activities with African nations, regional organizations
and the African Union. Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint
Chiefs of Staff, presided over the ceremony.Read More

As of June 1, U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart community members living on
the economy will no longer be allowed to dispose of their garbage on the
installations.
The policy, which will explain and outline the
changes and associated administrative actions should one violate the
order, is expected to be signed by Garrison Commander Col. John P. Stack
this month.
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The Defense Department has revised from 22 to 14 the number of days
hundreds of thousands of civilian employees could be furloughed this
year because of the budget sequester, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel
announced March 28.Read More

During a recent visit to U.S. Army Europe, Army Chief of Staff Gen.
Raymond Odierno highlighted the need for Soldiers to focus on the moral
and ethical values that make the Army such a strong team.Read More

Army civilian personnel are bracing for the impact of furloughs and
changing financial priorities on their organizations. Approximately
251,000 Department of the Army civilians expect to be notified soon if
they will be furloughed up to 22 days starting in April. Read More