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.
Send your favorite original, homemade recipes to contentteam@stripes.com for a chance to be featured in the very first Stars and Stripes cookbook! All submissions will also be entered to win a $100 AAFES gift card.
Summer is slowly fading to autumn, but the COVID-related cancellations of large-scale events stand firm. Throughout Germany this year, there will be no massive wine festivals or other celebrations marking the harvest.
Washington, D.C. (September 1, 2020) – The Elizabeth Dole Foundation today announced the national winners of the virtual “Military Kids Have Talent” contest in five age categories:
Wyatt, Shane, Luke, Heidi Winchester (6 and under) – Fayetteville, N.C. (Dance)
Join the Bavarian Sportsman's Club on Sept. 19 at their club lake located near Hirschau. The club is offering fishing with no license required. They'll also have food, drinks and prizes. Camping overnight is also available but space is limited. Be sure to bring your own camping and fishing gear!
We’ve managed to round up a list of some smaller-scale events happening near U.S. bases. Keep an eye out for last-minute cancellations, and of course, follow the latest guidance from your command:
Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Editor’s Note: While many outdoor events are beginning again, please be sure to follow all proper COVID-19 protocols of your host nation and assigned installation. Dates and times are subject to change.
Editor’s Note: While many outdoor events are beginning to place, please be sure to follow all proper COVID-19 protocols of your host nation and assigned installation. Dates and times are subject to change.
Central Texas College (CTC) and Transitions Assistance Support of San Angelo, TX recently announced a partnership that will result in career opportunities in the automotive industry for transitioning soldiers and students at participating Ford dealerships in Texas.
Germany is well-known as one of the leading countries in the world for soccer (fußball) development, and it can be very confusing ground to navigate for American servicemembers when they move to the Kaiserslautern Military Community (KMC).
Military Consumer Month (July) is over and it’s time to think about how we can support servicemembers all year long. Seven years ago, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) launched Military Consumer Protection Day to highlight fraud affecting servicemembers.
While out and about in Europe, it is important to watch for pickpockets, particularly while in transport stations, on public transport, and at tourist destinations, shopping centers and fests. Remember these ploys when you are out exploring to outsmart would-be thieves.
The Department of Defense Education Activity is accepting new applications for Substitute Teachers for the 2020 - 2021 school year. Substitute teaching is a wonderful opportunity to work closely with the youth of our military community. Apply today!
The Department of Defense remains committed to the health and safety of military members and their families. This time of coronavirus disease 2019 is no different.
