Can retirees live on base in Germany?

If you wish to retire in Germany and are no longer associated with the U.S. military, you will lose your SOFA status and consequently will become a tourist. A regular U.S. citizen can stay in Germany for 90 days without requiring a residence permit. You will fall under this category as soon as you retire.

Can military members get married in Germany?

A religious ceremony by a military chaplain or civilian clergyman is optional. However, the religious ceremony can only be held after the civil ceremony, § 67 PStG (PersoneflStafldsgesetz, Personal Status Act). All marriages performed in Germany according to the German law are recognized in the United States.

Can retirees use the commissary overseas?

Other countries have minimum stay requirements to be eligible, but the privilege is restricted for military personnel, retired, DoD civilians, DoD contractors and their family members. DoD civilians not on official duty from the U.S. to overseas are not entitled to overseas commissary privileges.

Can military personnel get married overseas?

These regulations require that all members planning to marry a foreign national will submit an application for permission to marry to their area commander or a designated representative. This is required regardless of whether the service member is stationed overseas or only traveling there to get married.

Can you get married at 16 in Germany?

Currently, 18 is the minimum age for marriage, but with parental consent and court permission, 16-year-olds are allowed to marry adults. The justice minister for North-Rhine Westphalia, Thomas Kutschaty, told Bild that “there is no clear legal foundation to prohibit in Germany what we believe to be indecent”.

Can retired military use the commissary in Germany?

Army in Germany Extends MWR Access to Retirees, Some Veterans. A provision in the 2019 National Defense Authorization Act expanded veteran eligibility for shopping at military exchanges and commissaries starting Jan. 1 of this year.

Can retirees stay at Edelweiss?

Yes, if you are active duty, retired or a civilian military ID card holder you can stay at the ELR once again. There are restrictions on the number of rooms available to those residing outside of the European theater. You are encouraged to reserve well in advance for the best chance to secure your preferred dates.