A fresh layer of snow and frigid temperatures did not stop Böblingen Elementary/Middle School students from enjoying recess Jan. 8. While the snow wiped out the possibility of tetherball and basketball, it did not stop the students from an informal game of chase. After-school activities, however, were cancelled. Share: FacebookRead More

Newcomers with children arrive in the Stuttgart military community with
a variety of questions, such as “Where will my child go to school?,”
“Will their classes transfer?” and “Can they still be in the band?.”Read More

The Patch High School wrestling team set out to defend its 2008
European title as it hosted the 2009 season-opening wrestling
tournament Dec. 6.

 The results were a resounding team victory (273.5 points) over
Division I rivals Ramstein (216 points) and Wiesbaden (110 points).Read More

For the second time this year, the U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart Sports
and Fitness Program hosted an Installation Management Command-Europe
Boxing Invitational and for the second time, local first-time, walk-on
boxers stole the show.Read More

Patch Chapel Dec. 20: Protestant Christmas Music Service, 11 a.m. Dec. 24: Catholic Christmas Eve Children’s Mass, 5 p.m. Dec. 24: Protestant Candlelight Service, 7 p.m. Catholic Christmas Eve Mass, 10 p.m. Dec. 25: Catholic Christmas Day Mass, 9 a.m. Dec. 31: Watch Night Service, 9:30 p.m. Jan. 1: CatholicRead More

Editor’s Note: Do you have a question
you would like to see answered in a future edition of The Citizen? If
so, contact “Ask a JAG” at aaron.lancaster2@eur.army.mil.

Q: I feel behind the curve when it comes to my finances, specifically
in regards to money management, saving for retirement, and taxes.  Do
you have any suggestions to help me sort out these difficult issues?Read More

Court closure begins Jan. 11; other dining options offered

Eating out on Patch Barracks can be a hassle. If Dad wants a burger,
the kids prefer Subway and Mom needs a cup of coffee, there’s no “one
stop shop” to get it all done. Instead, the family may have to visit
three separate buildings.Read More