Category Archives: Things You Didn’t Know
Kinder surprise eggs still banned in U.S.
USEUCOM Customs Executive Agency News Release WIESBADEN, Germany — People who are thinking of sending chocolate eggs stateside this Easter should be aware of the U.S. Customs regulation banning Kinder Surprise eggs from import to the U.S. “U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents will remove Kinder Surprise chocolate…
Festival remembers sacrifices of American Soldiers decades later
By George Patton Waters, grandson to Gen. George S. Patton Have you ever wondered if the American soldier will be remembered for their sacrifices decades from now? I believe we’ve found the answer in a small town in the Czech Republic. For almost 30 years, the city…
All you need to know about the German ‘TV tax’ and how to avoid it
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — There are a few things you should know about the mandatory German radio, TV and internet fee, generally referred to as “TV tax,” and how to obtain a waiver for the payment if you are in Germany under the SOFA agreement. The Rundfunkbeitrag, or TV…
9 German wedding traditions you should know
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — Some wedding traditions in Germany and the U.S. are pretty similar, others are way different, funny or weird from the other perspective. Most of the traditions are German-wide, but there are also some regional traditions. Porcelain breaking parties, bride kidnapping or ten-foot long cakes — don’t…
#BetterAtBavaria: How the largest overseas installation supports its community
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — If you follow U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria on social media, you can expect to see the tag #BetterAtBavaria more often. So what does it mean? #BetterAtBavaria is our way of telling both new and seasoned community members about the resources and services provided by…
How to PCS to Germany with Pets
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — So, you are getting ready to PCS to Germany, and you’re scared, excited, nervous or all of the above. You’ve already gathered your family’s information, but what about your pets? This can add more stress to an already stressful situation. Below is a list of…
How you can take advantage of EU benefits
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — U.S. citizens living in the European Union can benefit from many EU wide-laws and regulations. The EU regulates laws to match across its 28 member countries as well as to strengthen the customer’s rights. Some of these regulations are as simple as standardizing the refuse…
Official and tourist passports: Why the difference matters
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — A small, tightly-wound book with pages primed for international stamps and the promise of adventure, the passport is perhaps the single most important object for smooth and lawful travel across borders. Two types of passports are important for DOD personnel and families stationed in Germany:…
Everything you need to know about Germany’s diesel bans
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — The European Union’s laws forces clean air and the reduction of air pollution. Every citizen has the right for clean air and if they deem the air pollution unsafe, they can take the state to court. Several cities installed pollution measurement devices in critical high traffic…
Flying a recreational drone in Germany
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — There are several laws and regulations you need to follow if you want to fly your own drone in Germany. The German drone rules are regulated by the “Bundesministerium fuer Verkehr und digitale Infrastruktur” and by the “Deutsche Flugsicherung,” the German version of the Federal…