Use of VAT forms is a privilege extended to personnel under the SOFA, but there are restrictions on the use of VAT forms. To avoid losing VAT relief privileges, avoid the following prohibited practices:Read More

In Germany, and throughout Europe and much of the world, the system of measure known as the metric system is used. This system is based on base measurements in weight, distance, volume and area and measured in increments of 10, 100 and 1,000.Read More

Located in Building 2387, Patch Elementary School serves a student population of about 650 students, with 85 teachers and administrators.Read More

Visitors enjoy hearty food, beverages and German folk music at a fest tent during the “Cannstatter Volksfest” at the Cannstatter Wasen fest grounds in Bad Cannstatt. Typically, the event runs from the end of September through the second week of October and is the second largest Volksfest in the world.Read More

The Department of Defense announced May 23 that it will fully return 21 sites to their host nations in Europe, saving the U.S. government approximately $60 million annually, according to a DOD news release.Read More

By Robert Szostek U.S. Army Europe Customs Public Affairs Office Personnel shipping household goods to the United States this summer should be careful when packing the contents of their kitchen, agriculture officials advise. The Bureau of Customs and Border Protection issues fines of $100 to $1,000 to first-time offenders whoRead More

By Robert Szostek U.S. Army Europe Customs Public Affairs Office U.S. personnel stationed overseas can ship vehicles to the United States free of federal tax and duty. This exemption means big savings if you meet three conditions. You must take physical possession of the vehicle prior to shipment, have validRead More