Is Germany strong in military?
As of April 2021, the Bundeswehr has a strength of 183,885 active-duty military personnel and 80,674 civilians, placing it among the 30 largest military forces in the world and making it the second largest in the European Union behind France in personnel.
Do you get extra pay for being stationed in Germany?
The overseas Cost of Living Allowance, or COLA, is the non-taxable supplemental pay allowance designed to offset overseas prices of non-housing goods and services. The new COLA will affect the roughly 32,000 U.S. service members stationed in Germany.
Can you live off base in Germany?
Your first choice will be whether to live on or off post. If you choose to live off post or the wait is too long for on-post housing, you’ll need to visit the. Army installations still require those E-5 and junior to live on post. If you are on an Air Force installation, that rule does not apply.
How long do you get stationed in Germany?
Normally OCONUS assignments are three years, so you will have at least two years during which you’ll feel pretty comfortable!
Are there US military retirees living in Germany?
In this second profile of our Expat Military Retiree Interview Series, Michael shares his experience working at U.S. Army Garrison (USAG) Bavaria. Find out the pros and cons of living in Germany while working for the U.S. military as a civilian!
What does the US military do in Germany?
The mission of EUCOM is to protect and defend the US by deterring conflict, supporting partnerships such as NATO and countering transnational threats. At its command are the US Army Europe, the US Air Forces in Europe, and the US Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa, all of which have installations in Germany.
What do you need to know about being stationed in Germany?
As my husband likes to preach: “expectation management.” This is not about being negative or complaining, but simply having a balanced outlook for your transition. It helps lessen that feeling of overwhelm. The first thing I did not expect was being so jet-lagged.
How long was my husband stationed in Germany?
As it would happen, my husband had to report to Germany before I was done with school. So he did the geo-bachelor life for about three months. This meant I had the pleasure of handling our first OCONUS PCS alone….while finishing nursing school.
