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German landlords can no longer automatically ban dogs, cats from residences, court rules April 17, 2013
German officials call for limits to exercises after damage March 15, 2013
German court rules Internet ‘essential,’ allows claims against providers January 25, 2013
11 Americans charged in Kaiserslautern brawls November 26, 2012
Tours by on-base agencies September 26, 2012
Report: Suspect’s notebook had reference to rural town where Army base is located August 3, 2012
Tours by on-base agencies, July 12 and beyond July 11, 2012
Tours by on-base agencies, May 24 and beyond May 23, 2012
World War II bomb found in Kaiserslautern downtown May 15, 2012
DODDS-Europe reviewing policies after student is struck by school bus February 21, 2012
Former chaplain jailed for 7.5 years in beating of German civilian October 13, 2011
German officials seeking source of E. coli outbreak May 25, 2011
German family wants GIs to know about Eschenbach Hospital lawsuit April 15, 2011
Farmer recalls Thunderbolt II crash, pilot's concern April 4, 2011
Germany to increase role in Afghanistan, stay out of Libya March 25, 2011
U.S. soldiers aid injured, help nab fleeing driver after two-car crash March 15, 2011
List of carnival events in Europe February 17, 2011
Spangdahlem airman's wife charged in connection with infant son's death January 7, 2011
Increased German police patrols linked to terrorism threat December 7, 2010
Flea markets for the weekend of Oct. 29-31 October 27, 2010
Flea markets for the weekend of Oct. 8-9 October 5, 2010
Tours by on-base agencies and USOs October 5, 2010
Car traveling at high speed before fatal crash, German police say July 22, 2010
Germany to take 2 from Gitmo; legal status unclear July 15, 2010
To U.S. troops, German soldiers' plight was 'very personal for us' June 13, 2010
German officials quit over Kunduz airstrike November 27, 2009
German police investigate highway shootings November 22, 2009
Americans learn of locked-car law the hard way September 23, 2008

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Does social media add fuel to servicemembers' degrading actions?

Despite urgent efforts by the White House, Congress and the Pentagon to address the military’s burgeoning sexual assault crisis, degrading hate speech against women remains ubiquitous in the military — and it’s as close as the nearest computer screen.
Improved grenade design on the way

Troops can soon look forward to small improvements, even a possible complete redesign, of the fragmentation hand grenade.
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Wandering through Sicily with an eye for awe

A photo essay explores the charm of Noto, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

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Fort Bliss gets on the microgrid, an energy first for DOD

The Army flipped the switch on an advanced power system at Fort Bliss Thursday, taking a step towards the Pentagon's goal to significantly reduce the carbon footprint of its military bases around the world.
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Blue Star Families survey shows stress over finances, deployments

A by-the-numbers look at the annual survey, which surveys troops and their spouses about the successes and challenges they see while serving
Europe Traveler

Catch a Middle Ages festival on Pentacost weekend

Feel like a step back in time? Middle Ages festivals are scheduled in several German cities from Saturday, May 18, through Monday, May 20.
Spouse Calls

Less talk, more action

Pentagon programs and officials need to translate good intentions and policies into meaningful action for military families.
Spouse Calls

Q&A with a council member

Marine Corps spouse serving on the DOD Military Family Readiness Council answers questions about the purpose, actions and accomplishments of the council.
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Far East high school track and field meet record endangered species list

We’ve gazed at possible Pacific track records; what records will fall at the Far East meet at Yokota?

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