Military retirees living overseas may continue using their APO and FPO addresses for at least a little longer, following the Military Postal Service Agency’s decision to halt a move that would have taken away their mailboxes next month.
U.S. military installations throughout Europe are estimating they will collectively pay at least $50 million more for gas and electricity in the next year, amid soaring wholesale energy prices exacerbated in some cases by a reliance on Russian natural gas.
Starting April 1, VAT forms for purchases up to 2,500 euros will rise $2, to $7 per form. Customers may have only 10 of these forms outstanding at a time. Forms for purchases above 2,500 euros will cost $90, up from $65.
By JOHN VANDIVER | STARS AND STRIPES Published: April 19, 2021 STUTTGART, Germany Military housing in Europe again fared poorly in a new Army customer satisfaction survey, which showed that garrisons on the Continent are improving but still lag behind their peers in the U.S. and the Asia-Pacific region. The Army’s “Tenant Satisfaction Survey” examined 27 housing communities in the U.S. and overseas. Overall, 19 installations rated between outstanding and average, five rated below average and three scored at either poor or crisis level. Military families, including those in Europe, have voiced concerns in recent years about numerous housing problems, including mold, spotty hot water service and excessive wait times for basic repairs.