U.S. Army in Europe joined with U.S. Air Forces in Europe elements and members of allied forces in commemorating Memorial Day at a dozen events in five nations. USAREUR supported ceremonies in Belgium, France, Italy, Luxembourg and the Netherlands, with senior leaders, chaplains, color guards, buglers and the USAREUR Band, while USAFE and allied pilots and air crews conducted flyovers at each event.
To commemorate the 68th anniversary of D-Day U.S. special operation
forces conducted a military free-fall parachute drop June 2, near one of
Normandy’s most historic attractions.Read More
With summer upon us, more people will be traveling to destinations in
Europe and beyond. But before you go, take the following measures to
help prevent becoming a victim of a terrorist or criminal attack.
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This May, the Army observed Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month as part of
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s national campaign
to keep riders safe on our nation’s highways.Read More
Legos have moved from the playroom into the classroom. No longer toys,
they’ve now tools for educators. And they’re still fun, as Böblingen
Elementary/Middle School students discovered May 16 during the school’s
first-ever robotics tournament. The tournament was the culmination of a
robotics club that began in January for students in grades five through
eight.Read More
A Stuttgart K-9 team knows all about the sweet smell of success.
Sgt. Paul Helm and Military Working Dog Eico took top honors in drug
detection during the 2012 Defense Department MWD K-9 Trials held May 3-5
at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.Read More
Anyone can be a victim when it comes to threats to individual safety and security.
But the Family Readiness Office of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and
Africa is trying to help even the odds by offering Marine spouses a rape
prevention and self-defense class at MARFOREUR headquarters last month.
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It’s that time of year again when so many military families are starting
their relocation plans — and dealing with the fallout from kids who
would rather stay put.
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Host nation health care facilities in the Stuttgart area are now
charging upfront deposits for medical care for U.S. civilians, retirees
and contractors.
This policy does not apply to active duty and active duty family members.
In the Stuttgart area, the Sindelfingen, Böblingen, Tübingen, and
Robert-Bosch hospitals now require a payment before administering
routine care at their medical facilities. Read More
Soldiers are no longer eligible for automatic re-enlistments, according
to the Army Retention initiative that went into effect on March 1.
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“Is a badge on Foursquare worth your life?”
The question was posed by Brittany Brown, social media manager of the
Online and Social Media Division at the Office of the Chief of Public
Affairs. It may sound outlandish, but in the age of social geotagging,
it can be a reality.
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Installation Management Command Europe announced the winners of the 2012
Best Warrior Competition in a ceremony at Heidelberg April 17.
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Recently I had to go to a funeral … one I shouldn’t have had to attend.
The gentleman was one of the first people I met when I arrived in
Germany, and though only an acquaintance, his passing affected me
personally.
This man, who was obviously loved by his family and friends, fell on tough times, couldn’t see a way out and took his own life.
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Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Bryan B. Battaglia, senior enlisted advisor to
the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, visited U.S. Army Garrison
Stuttgart April 20 to talk about the chairman of the Joint Chiefs’
intent for the future of the U.S. military.
Battaglia spoke in the Patch Theater, where more than 100 enlisted service members from all branches had gathered.
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