News (Page 80)

Country artist and “American Idol” season five winner Kellie Pickler and
her band perform as part of the annual USO Holiday Tour at the Patch
Fitness Center Dec. 17.Read More

The legislation that President Barack Obama signed Jan. 2 that postponed the fiscal cliff means changes to military and civilian paychecks, according to Defense Finance and Accounting Service officials.Read More

The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Martin Dempsey,
addresses U.S. Africa Command service members, civilians and family
members Dec. 17 during an all-hands call in the Kelley Fitness Center.Read More

Stuttgart’s Garret Bailey, 13, dribbles the ball past a Kaiserslautern defenderRead More

Give the gift of health and safety to yourself and others by following these holiday tips. Read More

Defense Department officials are sending a new spouse survey to select
active-duty families to assist in determining programs that best suit
their needs.

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After completing an analysis of industry and employment trends, the
Defense Department has embarked on a pilot program to help service
members obtain civilian professional credentials.Read More

If you are confused about whether you can or cannot receive a lithium
battery-powered electronic device through the  mail, join the crowd. Read More

Issue: Unhealthy Eating Options on Military Installations
Scope:
There is a lack of healthy eating places within military installations.
Franchises/vendors define what is healthy and offer limited healthy
menu options. Agencies select food providers based on profitability and
U.S./world-wide trends that are not representative of the military
community. Limitations impact health care costs/availability, rise in
obesity, quality of life and mission readiness.  Read More

Service members from all branches, family members, civilians and contractors from the Stuttgart military community came together to discuss ways to improve quality of life during the Army Family Action
Plan Conference, held on Patch Barracks. Read More

In mid-December, the Utilities Tax Avoidance Program office and the
Value Added Tax office will co-locate to a new space on the third floor
of  Building 2915 on Panzer Kaserne. Because of the move, both offices
will be closed Dec. 11-12, and customers are advised to plan ahead.Read More