Community News

High school graduation is a special time, and Stars and Stripes is pleased to be putting together our annual Grad Tab once again. We'll be highlighting information on all of the DoDEA Europe high schools and their graduating classes.
What better way to put a smile on our deployed servicemembers' faces than by writing them a letter? With our Pen Pal Program, your kiddos can do just that.
In Germany, April 30 is Hexennacht or witches night, which is the “trick” part of our Halloween's trick-or-treat. Traditionally, German youth make a joke out of making things disappear and wreaking havoc on this night.
The biggest shopping extravaganza of the year is back in USAG Stuttgart. 
Venturing to new countries affords us the opportunity for new adventures and experiences. One of the best ways to experience a country is through its food. Well, that’s my favorite way to do it. With each season comes different ingredients indigenous to the land.
With the onset of COVID- 19, TRIBE (a non-profit that works to bring the tools of yoga to the military community) began offering free yoga movement classes, guided meditations, breathwork, and self-care talks on their Facebook Page.
Longing for those longer and (hopefully) sunnier days? Get ready to spring forward and set your clocks one hour ahead on Sunday, March 28 during daylight saving time. Though chilly weather still lingers in the air, we’re one step closer to spring weather!
Need a pick-me-up? Read this heartwarming, feel-good story submitted by one of our readers: 
MADISON, WI, March 15, 2021 — Infosec today announced $120,000 in new cybersecurity education scholarship opportunities to help veterans, students and underrepresented groups in security launch and advance their careers.
Dogs are often treasured members of our families. Serving as protectors, playmates, friends and loyal companions (not to mention a living Roomba in the kitchen), our furry family members have unique and special gifts. It’s no wonder canines hold high esteem within the military.
In times when normalcy has been thoroughly upended, it’s good to hold on to some of the old traditions. That’s particularly the case when they’re indicative of brighter days to come.
Women of the world, rise up and shine today, for March 8 is your day!
The second issue of the Military Spouse Entrepreneur Guide will focus on how to survive and thrive as a military spouse entrepreneur during a crisis. 
As a young man, I had no father figure in my life. My father passed away at the early age of 37 (I was 7 at the time). As I was entering my teenage years, my mother dated a retired Air Force Colonel who got me thinking about joining the military.