Purchasing duty-free items at the NAAFI Store

The ability to purchase duty-free goods is a PRIVILEGE bestowed on NATO by US Customs through international treaties and agreements. To ensure accountability, purchasers of duty-free items at the Red Barn must be members of the HQ SACT Officers’ Mess.

ONLY Regular and Enlisted members are eligible to purchase duty-free items! The following are the definitions of the Regular and the Enlisted categories:

  • Regular ($13 per month)
    • An active duty military officer assigned to HQ SACT,
    • An active duty military officer assigned to a NLR position with a nexus to HQ SACT,
    • An active duty military officer assigned to CJOS,
    • An active duty military officer assigned to JFC Norfolk,
    • A NATO International Civilian (non-US) assigned to HQ SACT, NLR, CJOS, or JFC Norfolk
  • Enlisted ($2 per month)
    • An active duty military non officer member assigned to HQ SACT,
    • An active duty military non officer assigned to a NLR position with a nexus to HQ SACT,
    • An active duty military non officer assigned to CJOS,
    • An active duty military non officer assigned to JFC Norfolk,
    • A NATO International Civilian (non-US) assigned to HQ SACT, NLR, CJOS, or JFC Norfolk who does not wish to be a regular member but wishes to purchase duty free.

To become a member of HQ SACT Officers’ Mess go to www.officersmess.us to sign up! Issues or questions? Contact Giovanni Giudice at 757-747-3315

Purchasing tax-paid items at the NAAFI Store

Tax-paid items such as beer, wine, and emblematics are free to purchase for all with no membership required.