Motorcycle Safety: Leaders must check leaders
2013-08-13
Nationally, deaths in private motor vehicle accidents peak during August, a trend the military generally follows.Read More
August begins Anti-Terrorism Awareness Month
2013-08-07
In 2007, six men were arrested for their plot to infiltrate the installation and attack Soldiers at Fort Dix, N.J.Read More
Distracted driving is deadly
2013-08-03
Motor vehicle accidents involving a distracted driver kill thousands of people each year on roadways. Read More
Dental clinic ‘goes first class,’ streamlines appointments
2013-07-10
The U.S. Army Dental Command will roll out the Go First Class program across the Army this month. Go First Class is designed to streamline a Soldier’s path toward overall dental wellness and readiness.Read More
Distracted driving is deadly
2013-06-26
Motor vehicle accidents involving a distracted driver kill thousands of people each year on America’s roadways.Read More
Thorns and Roses – June 13, 2013
2013-06-12
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
Furlough to start July 8, notices on the way
2013-05-29
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
Honoring service, sacrifice of U.S. Armed Forces
2013-05-15
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
Breedlove takes helm of EUCOM
2013-05-15
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
AFN Stuttgart cleans up in broadcast competitions
2013-04-30
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
Sequester preparations await furlough announcement
2013-04-18
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
U.S. Africa Command welcomes new commander
2013-04-18
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
Army Emergency Relief Campaign underway
2013-03-20
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
Attitudes sometimes dirtier than clothes in community laundromats
2013-03-06
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
Garrison’s urban forest management program seeks to save trees
2013-02-20
The Army tracks hundreds of trees in USAG Stuttgart. Read More