Miscellaneous
Exchange and Commissary in Greece for Military Retirees
A military retiree ordinarily resident in Greece may shop at U.S. installations such as Souda Bay. A retiree visiting from the United States may not.
Also called: exchange, commissary, NEX, Souda Bay, Crete, military retiree, SOFA.
For: Veteran or service member, spouse, child.
Where it applies
Written for the jurisdictions listed here.
- GreeceCountry
The Exchange's overseas page lists, country by country, who may shop on U.S. installations in Europe under the agreements with each host country. For Greece, retired U.S. military members and dependents must be ordinarily resident in Greece; a retiree visiting from the United States is not authorized. Active-duty members on leave are authorized only if stationed in the NATO area, and may not buy controlled items such as electronics and other expensive goods. Personnel from outside the NATO area on temporary duty of 30 days or more need a ration card to enter the facilities in Greece.
A retiree who works for U.S. forces in Greece as a civilian employee, or who is the dependent of someone assigned there, has privileges through that status. Ask the installation pass and ID office before relying on access.
Thresholds
| Gate | Rule |
|---|---|
| Military retirees ordinarily resident in Greece | Only retirees and dependents ordinarily resident in Greece are authorized; visitors from the United States are not. |
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