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Germany has a very special method of issuing license plates depending on where you live. Unlike in the United States, where plates are issued according to states with different colors or designs. In Germany all plates are designed with black letters on a white background, they have a D (Deutschland) […]

Tax- and duty-free privileges under the NATO Status of Forces Agreement are not permitted for any commercial enterprise, including home-based businesses, according to customs officials. This prohibition extends to U.S. Army in Europe and Africa-plated privately owned vehicles, which are for personal use only. Using these vehicles for business, such […]

Some of the individuals who were recognized at the annual Naval Station Rota Chief Petty Officer Pinning Ceremony looked a little different, with gold anchors and a khaki cap crowning an otherwise blue uniform. On Sept. 16, 2025, three of the twenty CPOs recognized during the 2025 NAVSTA Rota CPO […]

75th WESTRICHER FASCHINGSUMZUG FEB. 17, CALL FOR KMC PARTICIPATION The largest Fasching parade in the region will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 17 this year. Tradtionally, various groups from the KMC participate in the colorful fun along with local German and even French groups. Interested parties are encouraged to contact […]

By following a few simple guidelines, you can enjoy your home to the fullest while contributing to a vibrant and well-maintained community. Caring for Your Home German homes differ from those in the U.S., mainly that they feature cinderblock walls which require special care like masonry anchors when hanging decorations. […]

Have you ever driven down Barbarossa Strasse, looking for the Barbarossaburg? Maybe while doing so, you’ve stopped at a Barbarossa Bakery to get a few Barbarossa bread rolls. And maybe you’ve wondered ‘What is a Barbarossa and why is this city so obsessed with it?” Friedrich I, was the first […]