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View in browser October 27, 2021   Relief comes for US military family after Ansbach office drops tax query Tax collectors in the city of Ansbach dropped a demand that a military family turn over American income records for inspection, marking a reversal in a case that sparked concerns a contentious German tax collection scheme was expanding. READ MORE Watchdogs condemn ‘patient safety breakdowns’ at VA Government watchdogs criticized the Department of Veterans Affairs on Wednesday for a “broken culture” that has allowed breakdowns in patient safety and led to tragic deaths at facilities across the country. READ MORE Marine who filmed nude women in ship’s bathroom obstructed justice, appeals court rules A Navy appeals court upheld the conviction of a Marine lance corporal who filmed female sailors showering aboard the USS Arlington, then tossed his camera overboard when he was discovered. READ MORE   ‘Feeling of gratitude’: Olympians video chat with military kids at bases in Japan A trio of Olympic swimmers gave tips to youngsters on military bases in Japan during an online get-together organized by the USO. READ MORE   Another wave of storms bearing down on Sicily, flooded NAS Sigonella In a Facebook post Wednesday, the base told residents to have a three-day supply of water, food, infant formula, diapers, flashlights, batteries and other provisions. READ MORE Sending holiday mail to troops overseas? USPS says to ship by Dec. 16 Get your holiday packages going from the United States to military addresses overseas no later than Dec. 16, the U.S. Postal Service said. READ MORE   South Korea’s military is considering updates to its rigid hairstyle policies The South Korean military is considering changes to “eliminate differences” in hair regulations between male officers and enlisted service members READ MORE   AAFES employee appeals prison sentence for attempted rape, theft convictions on Okinawa Rushane Joel McKoy, a U.S. civilian working for the Army and Air Force Exchange Service on Okinawa, has appealed his four-year prison sentence for attempted rape and theft convictions, a spokeswoman from Naha District Court said. READ MORE   American pilgrimage across France to honor WWI Unknown Soldier finishes in Paris Dozens of Americans joined the ritual at the Arc de Triomphe on Tuesday night after a 10-day pilgrimage across France in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the dedication of the U.S. Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. READ MORE   Biden deal in ‘pretty good shape,’ but no breakthrough yet House Speaker Nancy Pelosi declared Wednesday that Democrats are in “pretty good shape” on President Joe Biden’s sweeping domestic plan, but hopes for a breakthrough quickly faded when a pivotal Democratic senator panned a new billionaires’ tax to help pay for the $1.75 trillion package. READ MORE   Erdogan says he’ll discuss F-35 dispute with Biden in Glasgow Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said he will meet Joe Biden in Glasgow during the global climate summit, where discussions will focus on how the U.S. can reimburse $1.4 billion Turkey paid to procure F-35 fighter jets. READ MORE   © 2021 Stars and Stripes · 633 3rd St. NW Suite 500 Washington, DC 20001-3050 VISIT STRIPES.COM