So you're prepping for the next adventure: life after the military. Whether you're retiring after 30 years or leaving after a single tour of duty, chances are you're focused on logistics -- where to live, how to get a good job or find the right school. You've put a spit shine on the résumé, zeroed in your interview skills and maneuvered through the red tape of transition. But are you ready for the culture shock?
Can you get bratwurst at the local Safeway? Sure. But can you get Siegi's Düsseldorfer Senf? Wawi Schoko-Reis? Schneeflöckchen Glühwein?
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