Just arrived and feeling a bit overwhelmed? Here’s a few tips you need to know about shopping in Germany.
Enjoy Labor Day Weekend with your family with our suggested activities.
You may be at the point in your life when you’re just about ready to retire and are seriously considering a retirement community as your next move. Here’s a few benefits…
Most incidences of death and serious injuries of babies or a dogs being left in a hot vehicle are not caused deliberately, but by a lack of awareness.
Trauma can come from the stress of worrying about a love one, especially in military families.
Deployed airmen and soldiers in Kosovo received a sweet treat from the Brownie Girl Scouts of Kaiserslautern/Vogelweh Brownie Troop 16.
Adjusting to a new country is hard. If you’re finding it difficult to bond with the locals try a game of cornhole!
No matter where you live, a disaster or emergency can happen at any time. It is important that you develop a good emergency plan before disaster strikes.
Geocaching is something of a virtual treasure hunt. A team of individuals work together in a specific geographic location to discover a stash.
If you happen to be living in Germany, then learning German (and helping your children to do so) can really help you get the best out of living here.
Want to help your child begin to learn better in school? Here’s some tips…
There is something that is part of the circus, the tradition and history and ambience of it, that has receded from us.
For a long time scientists have been saying that dogs don’t actually “love” their owners but new research may prove otherwise…
We’ve assembled a list of the best reads for indulgence in every genre.
If you want to be moved by a thought provoking movie and love Americana history, then 12 Years a Slave should not be missed.
Here are a selection of the top interior design trends in 2014, and a few tips on how you can recreate them for less…
It’s that dreary time of year when one is expected to make resolutions and then, preposterously, stick to them.
I’m sharing 5 of my own DIY gift ideas, plus 5 others I found while sipping on some decadent Ultimate Hot Chocolate and clicking around the Internet.
It is essential that your child gets his basic habits right, and dental care is one of the most important.
During the winter it is common for pipes to freeze if the correct measures aren’t taken. Follow these easy steps to prevent costly repairs.
Thanksgiving is just days away and the planning has already started at our home. For over 15 years, we have hosted Thanksgiving weekend for all the family. The guest list… Read more
I’m tempted to start out by proclaiming: “The most important rule in life is to have no rules” but then that leaves me about five-hundred words short of an article! … Read more
Give a child a gift this holiday season. The 2013 Holiday Program provides Angel Tree gifts to families experiencing financial hardship during the holiday season. Families whose sponsor is an… Read more
Germany like most other countries in the EU has strict rules over children’s car seats. These are imperative to keep infants and young children as safe as possible when traveling… Read more
The holiday season is just around the corner, which means time with family and friends celebrating the joy of the season. However, if you or your friends and loved ones… Read more
I grew up in the 1950’s, when the great clowns were still alive and stirring in the American psyche; Chaplin gave use his movie tribute to clowns, Limelight; Buster Keaton… Read more
When it comes to events such as Halloween that require fancy dress, you can sometimes find yourself so overwhelmed with ideas that you actually end up with none. There are… Read more
The Exchange Europe Car Care Centers want to remind all privately owned vehicle (POVs) operators in Germany of requirements to have mud and snow tires on their vehicles during winter… Read more
When it comes to Halloween fancy dress parties, there are so many different options that you can be spoilt for choice. Kids are lucky in that they often have a… Read more
A Halloween party is a chance to really go for it when it comes to putting together costumes. And, because everyone will have made such an effort to get into… Read more
Halloween is a many-a-children’s favorite time of the year. It is their chance to release their creativeness and become someone else for one day. It’s great fun if the whole… Read more
Whether you’ve dreamed about or had nightmares of driving on the German autobahn, we have the information you need to drive in Germany both on base and off.
Take a look at these helpful websites to make your move and settling in a little easier. You’re going to love being stationed in Europe! Great food, friendly people, road trips, inexpensive flights to other countries, and the largest American military community outside of the U.S.!
Buy and sell your stuff while stationed in Germany with this new website and your local military newspaper.
Check out the 2013 USO tour schedule for February and get ready to explore Europe!
There are plenty of events in the Kaiserslautern, Ramstein, Wiesbaden and Stuttgart areas to help you celebrate Easter in Germany. Check them out here!
Tell us what you want to read about, learn about, or see pictures of and we’ll do our best to make it happen on Military in Germany.
Learn about celebrating Halloween in Germany, where to find costumes, and what Halloween events are taking place near you!
Getting involved in the community is one of the best ways to meet new people and settle in after a PCS. Here are a few tips for finding the perfect… Read more
Orders have arrived and you’re set to move to Germany in the next few months. Time to panic, right? Wrong! You’re going to love it! But the attitude you have as you arrive can set the tone for your tour in Europe.
| One Dollar buys: |
| Euro: € 0.8968 |
| Pound: £ 0.7518 |
Other currency rates, not available at the Community Bank:
| Czech Krone: | Kč 23.28 |
| Egyptian Pound: | E£ 48.90 |
| Hungarian Forint: | Hf 374.85 |
| Israeli Shekel: | ₪ 3.73 |
| Polish Zloty: | zł 4.00 |
| Turkish Lira: | ₵ 34.1750 |
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