Roses to the two military policemen who helped me change the flat tire on my SUV while on Patch Barracks on a cold, rainy and windy evening last month. They displayed a model of teamwork, efficiency and courteous behavior; and are a credit to our community. Thank you. Read More
After weeks of review, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has concluded
budget cuts will require most of the department’s civilian employees to
be furloughed beginning in JulyRead More
This month Americans around the world will pause to observe Memorial Day.
Since
its first official proclamation as Decoration Day on May 5, 1868, and
its first observance on May 30, 1868, it has been a day of remembrance
for those who sacrificed and died in our nation’s service.Read More
A soft drizzle didn’t dampen spirits May 10 as U.S. European Command
welcomed its new commander, Air Force Gen. Philip M. BreedloveRead More
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
Employees will have to wait a bit longer to find out the details of
their furlough, including the exact number of non-pay status days, as
officials attempt to minimize the impact on mission and personnel. Read More
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
The annual Army Emergency Relief Campaign began March 1 and continues
through May 15. This year’s campaign slogan is: “Supporting Soldiers
and their families, yesterday, today and tomorrow.”Read More
Raise your hand if you like doing laundry. Hello, anyone?
Unless
you’re part of the 1 percent of the population that finds this chore
therapeutic, you’re with me and the other 99 percent that just want to
get it done.
So it’s established that doing laundry isn’t fun, but
for those of you that have the ability to knock it out at home…at least
you have that.Read More
The Army tracks hundreds of trees in USAG Stuttgart. Read More
It is wonderful to be back in Europe. Ann and I sincerely appreciate the
opportunity to once again join the tremendous team here at U.S. Army
Europe. Read More
Lt. Gen. Donald Campbell Jr. formally assumed command of U.S. Army
Europe in a ceremony on U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden’s Clay Kaserne Jan.
9.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.
Like most service members in Stuttgart, I was very happy to learn I
would have the opportunity to serve here. Stuttgart has an outstanding
reputation as a center of innovation, engineering and culture. It’s also
known as one of the cleanest and safest cities in the world. With
critical Department of Defense activities here, there is no doubt that
it’s a great place to live and work.Read More
Every Halloween there is an assortment of ghosts, pirates, super heroes
and ballerinas running about with one of two things in mind — getting
candy or going to parties.
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