For the first time, non-military community members in U.S. Army
Garrison Stuttgart can make eye exam appointments, order contacts and
glasses, and see a doctor for acute eye conditions at a facility on
post.Read More

In 1964, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. made history. His work to ensure
equality between races and promote nonviolent protest resulted in his
becoming the youngest recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize.Read More

The presents are unwrapped, the decorations are put away and the
relatives are gone. After weeks of whirlwind holiday activities, many
of us may find ourselves feeling a little let down. Add to this the
gloom of gray skies, and before you know it, you’ve got a full-blown
case of the winter blues.Read More

Like many others this time of year, I have been reflecting on the past
12 months and looking forward to the new year. In my professional
capacity, I am focusing on the future of the Installation Management
community. Specifically, I’ve been asking myself: “What should the
Installation Management community look like a year from now?”Read More

Weather, road conditions, work delay comments addressed

Over the last several weeks, U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart has received
numerous Interactive Customer Evaluation comments regarding bad
weather, road conditions and work delays.Read More

The Army made significant promises when it unveiled the Army Family
Covenant in October 2007. With the covenant, the Army committed to
providing Soldiers and their families a quality of life that
acknowledges their service, sacrifice and dedication. This includes
providing programs and services — including family programs, health
care, housing, recreation, education and employment opportunities, and
child, school and youth services — that build Soldier and family
well-being.Read More

As Maria Rodriguez-Torres listened to the narrative accompanying the
presentation of the Bronze Star Medal to her husband for his
accomplishments in Afghanistan, her facial expression displayed a look
of astonishment.Read More

Army Staff Sgt. Salvatore A. Giunta’s decision to risk his life so
others could live placed him “squarely among the most magnificent of
those worthy of this honor,” said Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates
Nov. 17, as the nation’s first living Medal of Honor recipient in 40
years was inducted into the Pentagon’s Hall of Heroes.

President Barack Obama awarded Giunta the Medal of Honor Nov. 16 in a White House ceremony.Read More