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o what exactly does undermining the trust of the priorities, funding mechanisms the Political Advisor international community (IC) and and culture – moving along the (POLAD) team do? It’s endangering aid and development same track is hard work. Lt Col Matt something we hear contributions, particularly ahead Hing from the POLAD team was Squite often – and not just of the Afghanistan Conference in detached for 3 months in Kabul to from newcomers to JFCBS! Brussels this month. support and nurture the initiative, Is it about policy or politics? and I have continued to support Is it just in support of the So the problem is political – and it from here, and by regular visits Commander or the Command so is the solution. NATO is not to theatre. It is not a silver bullet Group? The short answer is the obvious organization to lead and will be a long-term effort. But it’s about both. And we aim on developing police. I would early results of this work have to add value and context to argue that this task is the very been quite promising. the work of the HQ as a whole. definition of something that needs But that may not tell you much a comprehensive approach – or The MST is a slightly unusual more. So when I was asked a whole of government effort. example of POLAD’s efforts to contribute to this month’s Military skills are needed – within JFC Brunssum. It runs issue of the Northern Star, particularly in a non-permissive alongside our direct support to the I decided it would be a great environment. But so are police, Commander, preparation for visits opportunity to provide some governance and development and engagements, monitoring insight into our activities and expertise. Sometimes (and even if of political developments and responsibilities by focusing you are an advisory team) it’s not participation in exercises and on a project that has recently enough just to identify a problem training. Our other main focus is been a focal point of our work – or even a solution. You have to helping to understand and shape – the Ministry of Interior help deliver. So, as the POLAD the context of the work that is Support Team (MST) in team supported by colleagues coming our way after the Warsaw Afghanistan. in JFC Brunssum, SHAPE and Summit. We have already been Resolute Support, we have worked to talk about NATO’s enhanced As a precondition for the rule of with the international community Forward Presence (eFP) with law, security, and socio-economic and MoI in Kabul to agree priorities colleagues in Host and Framework development, the establishment of and align international support nations about how they are professional, capable, and honest to Afghan owned and led plans. approaching implementation. national security forces has been It sounds simple, but keeping a If you are working on that (or a primary line of effort since the diverse group of organizations – anything else), do come and talk to beginning of NATO’s engagement each with their own stakeholders, us. We might be able to help! in Afghanistan. While the Afghan National Security Defense Force (ANDSF) have made tremendous progress in this regard, in 2015 taking over full responsibility for security operations, there is still a lot of work to be done. With less resources available and attention spent on the Afghan National Police (ANP) in the past, the development of this branch has stalled and fallen significantly behind that of the Afghan National Army (ANA). Aside from presenting security vulnerabilities on the ground, this is a political problem, 5 VISITS AND ACTIVITIES Prepared by Adj Shirley Ham – ter Haar

Afghan Air Force receives four more helicopters 29 AUG 2016

KABUL, Afghanistan — Four new MD-530 the latest Cayuse Warriors. Ashford said the Cayuse Warrior helicopters arrived at Hamid MD-530s are an asset to the Afghan National Karzai International Airport Aug. 25, via a C-17 Defense and Security Forces. Globemaster III from Travis Air Force Base, “The MD-530s are fl ying multiple missions a Calif. day across Afghanistan,” Ashford said. “They The helicopters are the fi nal four being deli- are often engaged in providing aerial escort to vered to the Afghan Air Force and bring their convoys, providing over-watch to ANDSF ope- total to 27 MD530s. rations and responding to ‘troops in contact’ Like the previous shipment of fi ve in July, the situations.” helicopters arrive with the capability to fi re MD-530 combat missions are fl own by all AAF Afghanistan.” rockets or .50-caliber machine guns. They also crews. According to Col. Troy Henderson, Henderson said the MD-530s are the right size have a new sighting system that wasn’t on the 438th Air Expeditionary Advisory Group com for their mission in Afghanistan. initial 13 helicopters, according to Lt. Col. Bill mander, those Afghan pilots are making a big “The MD-530’s size enables the AAF to use Ashford, 438th Air Expeditionary Advisory diff erence in the fi ght against insurgents their C-130s to transport them where they are Squadron commander. “AAF MD-530 pilots are positively impacting needed,” Henderson said. “They have great “The fi rst 13 helicopters continue to be modi- counter-insurgency operations daily across maneuverability and capable weapon systems fi ed to support 2.75-inch rocket capabilities Afghanistan,” to target a variety of enemy targets. Their and add the improved sighting systems,” Henderson said. “Despite being based at presence in Afghanistan has been critical to Ashford said. Kabul, MD-530 operations have expanded to neutralizing insurgent operations.” Members of Train, Advise, Assist Command – support south, central and eastern The MD-530 is providing a critical air-to- Air (TAAC-Air), AAF personnel, and contrac- Afghanistan. Today’s delivery of the fi nal four ground capability, enabling Afghan pilots to tors were on the scene to unload and inspect will help support operations in northern engage the enemy.

General Farina Visits Afghanistan 30 AUG 2016

26-29 August — The Commander Joint ago - and even six months ago - due in great Force Command Brunssum, General Salvatore part to the personal sacrifi ces of the men Farina, conducted a situational awareness trip and women of the ANDSF and to the strong to NATO’s Resolute Support Mission (RS) in leadership demonstrated by Afghan and RS Afghanistan, for which he is the out-of-theatre commanders.” However, General Farina Operational Commander in the NATO com- stressed that there is still insecurity and violent mand chain. activity by insurgents in some areas of Afgha- General Farina’s visit included stops at the nistan, stating that “we need to consolidate RS Headquarters in Kabul; Train, Advise and the capabilities of the Afghan Army, Air Force Assist Command (TAAC) West in Herat; TAAC and Police by intensifying the train, advise and North in Mazar-e Sharif; and TAAC Air in Ka- assist activities through a more fl exible and RS currently has approximately 13,000 per bul. Alongside his meetings with General John tailored approach.” sonnel from NATO Allies and partner nations. Nicholson, Commander Resolute Support, RS Mission is a NATO-led, non-combat mis- It operates with one hub (Kabul/Bagram) General Farina met with RS Regional Com sion. It was launched on 1 January 2015, and four spokes (Mazar-e-Sharif in the north, manders, Afghan dignitaries and diplomats. following the conclusion of the previous Herat in the west, Kandahar in the south, and Over the course of the intensive three day NATO-led ISAF mission, and the assumption Laghman in the east). visit, General Farina was updated on the latest of full security responsibility by the ANDSF. It At the Warsaw Summit in July, NATO Allies developments in NATO’s RS Mission and is designed to help the Afghan security forces reconfi rmed their long-term commitment to given an opportunity to conduct meaningful and institutions develop the necessary capacity Afghanistan’s stability. They agreed to sustain discussions on the training, sustainment and to continue defending the country and protect the RS Mission to train, advise and assist the resource status of the Afghan National Defense the population in a sustainable manner. It car- Afghan security forces beyond 2016 and to and Security Forces (ANDSF). General Farina ries out training, advice and a contribute to their funding through 2020. stated that “after completing this visit, I am ssistance activities at the security-related mi- They intend to sustain the RS Mission through convinced more than ever that the situation nistries, national institutional levels and at the a fl exible, regional approach, delivering sup- in Afghanistan is better than it was 12 months higher levels of the army and police. port where the Afghans most need it.

6 August 2016/September 2016

2 SEP 2016 Dutch Chief of Air Staff Calls into JFC Brunssum

Lieutenant General Dennis Luyt, Com- jandre, prior to meeting with RNLAF mander of the Royal Netherlands Air personnel. In his remarks to the Force (RNLAF), visited Allied Joint assembled RNLAF gathering, General Force Command Brunssum. General Luyt expressed his personal view with Luyt assumed Command over the regard to the future of the RNLAF RNLAF on 10 June 2016 and, as the and the focus areas he has identiﬁ ed new Commander, is in the process of as priorities. Those areas of focus visiting all units where RNLAF person- are: 1) Sustainment of the operational nel are stationed. strength of the RNLAF; 2) Transi- General Luyt was welcomed by the tion to a ﬁ fth generation Air Force Deputy Commander JFC Brunssum, operating the F-35 Lightning II and; 3) Lieutenant General Fermando Ale- Innovation.

9 SEP 2016 COM JFC Brunssum Meets with German Chief of Defense

Markus Kneip - General Farina focused on Director General of Strategy and Operations NATO’s international commitments involving of the German Ministry of Defence, Lieute- German Armed Forces. Germany’s contri- nant General Dieter Warnecke, with whom bution to NATO’s Resolute Support Mission he exchanged views on: future RSM develop- (RSM) and ongoing support to exercises in ments; NATO’s Readiness Action Plan; and JFC Brunssum’s area of responsibility were the enhanced Forward Presence of the four amongst a number of issues touched upon. battalion-sized units to be deployed by NATO Of particular note, General Farina articulated in the Baltic states and Poland, with Germany his personal impressions of the RSM following acting as the framework nation for the bat- a recent trip to the Resolute Support Head- talion in Lithuania. 8 September — Commander JFC Brunssum, quarters in Afghanistan; in doing so, as the On completion of his visit to the German General Salvatore Farina, visited the German RSM Out-of-Theatre Commander, he thanked Ministry of Defence, General Farina took the Chief of Defence (CHOD), General Volker Wie- the German CHOD for his nation’s sustained, opportunity to meet with the Italian Ambas- ker, in Berlin. During a busy programme - that signiﬁ cant and highly valued contribution to sador to Germany, His Excellency Mr. Pietro included a separate meeting with the German that mission. Benassi, whilst he was in Berlin. Vice Chief of Defence, Lieutenant General During his visit General Farina also met the

12 SEP 2016 JFCBS hosts EU Seminar

Joint Force Command Brunssum Welcomed by Lieutenant General (JFCBS) hosted 25 members of the the Fernando Alejandre, Deputy Comman- annual European Seminar organized der JFCBS, the group later on received by the German Ministry of Defense briefi ngs from key staff members aiming to provide a deeper insight into about the roles and responsibilities of the workings of institutions such as the headquarters. NATO’s Resolute the EU and NATO. The visit to JFCBS Support mission in Afghanistan, its has become a fi xed appointment in the Assurance Measures in Eastern Europe annual calendar of Headquarters Al- and the results from the NATO Summit lied Joint Force Command Brunssum in Warsaw this summer were the topics and was part of a weeklong scheduled beeing briefed and provided the group group tour to NATO and EU establish- with much food for thought and discus- ments in Germany, Netherlands and sion ahead of the closing event, the “vin Belgium. d’honneur”.

7 VISITS AND ACTIVITIES

Award ceremony in Afghanistan for Romanian Special Forces 12 SEP 2016

In Bagram, Afghanistan, the Sept. 11th U.S. and Romanian Special Operations several Romanian Special Operation commands exchanged tokens of ap- Forces soldiers were recognized for preciation of friendship signifying the their service by the Special Operations lasting cooperation between the two Joint Task Force – Afghanistan during countries. an award ceremony presided by Brig. Romania has contributed to the Gen. Antonio Fletcher, Deputy Com- Afghanistan mission since 2002, when manding General, Special Operations it joined the US-led coalition aimed at Joint Task Force - Afghanistan. restoring freedom and a terrorism-free Romanian Special Operation Forces Afghanistan. soldiers received the NATO medal and Pictures Erica Fouche (US federal civi- the U.S. Army Achievement Medal. lian employee/ SOJTF-A PAO)

General Farina adresses high ranking decision makers in Garmisch-Partenkirchen 14 SEP 2016

11 September — General Salvatore tion: “How Does ISIS End?” During his FARINA, Joint Force Command intervention General FARINA outlined Brunssum Commander, was invited to NATO policy, describing the assets and address a panel of high ranking per- eff orts NATO and JFC Brunssum are sonalities during the Senior Executive putting together to help fi nd a sustai- Seminar organized by the George C nable solution. The Marshall Center Marshall Center in Garmisch-Parten- brings together high-level military and kirchen, Germany. civilian decision-makers, experienced The Senior Executive Seminar (SES) is counter-terrorism and law-enforce- an annual program focusing on critical ment practitioners, academic experts security issues of our time, which is and representatives from key non- tailored to meet the needs of national governmental organizations in order to Pictures credits: George C. Marshall ministers, ambassadors, legislators, expand and strengthen networks while Center photo by U.S. Army Staff Sgt. admirals, general offi cers, and senior seeking to develop more eff ective stra- Amanda Moncada government offi cials. tegies to counteract ISIS, its supporters In 2016, SES has focused on the ques- and its ideology.

JFC Brunssum DCOM Visits HQ STRIKEFORNATO 15 SEP 2016

Lieutenant General Fernando Alejand- re, Deputy Commander JFC Bruns- sum, visited the Headquarters of Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO, Lisbon, Portugal on 14 September. Hosted by Rear Admiral Paddy McAl- pine, Deputy Commander of Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO, the visit focused on the synchronization of operational planning and also explored a range of emerging opportunities to exercise together.

8 August 2016/September 2016

Italian Ambassador to NATO and Joint Force Air Command 19 SEP 2016 Commander Visits JFC Brunssum

Two separated high ranking visits were Afghanistan for which JFC Brunssum done in Joint Force Command Bruns- is the out of theatre headquarter, the sum during this week, His Excellence NATO Response force, the Assurance Mr Claudio BISOGNIERO, Italian Measures and also the Regional Focus Permanent representative to NATO where Brunssum focus extent largely and Brigadier general Paolo MAZZI, beyond the northern and north-eastern the Italian Joint Force Air Command limit of Europe. Commander. Both high ranking parties General MAZZI visit was in addition were hosted and briefed by General the occasion for General FARINA to Salvatore FARINA, Joint Force Com- publicly thanks the Italian JFAC Com- mand Brunssum Commander. mander for the outstanding contribu- During those busy programmes tion of his headquarters to the success General Farina focused on NATO’s of the exercise Trident Juncture 15 that international commitments in which occurred last year in Spain. Brunssum is taking an active part such as the Resolute Support Mission in

Three JFC Brunssum Personnel are Awarded the NATO 19 SEP 2016 Meritorious Service Medal

During the NATO Meritorious Service The NATO Meritorious Service Medal Medal Ceremony, Major General Hans was fi rst awarded in 2003 to com- van Griensven, Lieutenant Colonel mend NATO staff whose personal Miguel Casado and Mr. Timothy initiative and dedication went beyond Haynie were awarded with the NATO their duty to make a diff erence both to Meritorious Service Medal. their colleagues as well as to NATO as The NATO Meritorious Service Medal an organization. Although there is no is the highest award presented on diff erence in the medal, ribbon or clasp behalf of the Alliance, it is the personal presented to individuals, an adminis- award of the NATO Secretary General trative distinction is made between who signs each citation. ‘Operation/Mission’ nominations and General Curtis M. Scaparrotti, ‘Non-Operational’ nominations. Supreme Allied Commander Europe The NATO Meritorious Service Medal (SACEUR), handed the medals to the is awarded twice per year. recipients.

9 NATO: HOW TO SYNCHRONIZE AND INTEGRATE MULTINATIONAL FIRES? Composed By: Major Michael Englis (USA-A), NRDC-SPAIN Targeting Ofﬁ cer

10 ATO at all echelons will operability is the Artillery Systems Coope- Artillery Regiment, and the VJTF BDE. In operate in a Multinati- ration Activities (ASCA). ASCA provides a order to provide timely and accurate fi res onal environment. To common interface between diff erent FA C2 and a LCC-level Fires COP, NRDC-SPAIN provide Commanders the systems; allows interoperable between only and 3-27 FAR used the Fire Command Web Ncapability to make informed decisi- ASCA members (there are only 5 full mem- (FCW) interface provided by the Fires Data ons, he/she will need to visualize the bers at the current time). For this reason, Server (FDS) from the Advanced Field Ar- battlefi eld. At the tactical level, in or- ASCA would not be a workable solution for tillery Tactical Data System (AFATDS), der for the Maneuver Commander to NATO’s current Enhanced NRF Headquar- thus allowing the sharing of data from shape the battlefi eld and support his/ ters, NATO Rapid Deployable Corps-Spain NRDC-SPAIN and 3-27 FAR. All data was her forces with timely and accurate (NRDC-SPAIN), so there had to be another “cut and paste”, with no map overlay avai- fi res, Call For Fires will need to be course of action. lable on this web based server. The web in the digital arena. This can only be based server allowed all units the ability to accomplish by having Multinational The current solution is to provide Liaison cut and paste data between NRDC-SPAIN, digital interoperability; providing a Offi cer (LNO) packages with their nations’ VJTF BDE, and 3-27 FAR; providing the Common Operating Picture (COP) FA C2 system at HQs NRDC-SPAIN. Ho- digital capability to conduct digital fi re mis- for all to see and Allied Nations’ Field wever, LNO packages are manpower and sions, unit locations, Fire Support Coordi- Artillery Command and Control (FA communications equipment intensive. nation Measures across the LCC AO. The C2) systems that can share data. At the VJTF BDE level, the BDE HQs is test environment with TALOS and AFATDS Spanish with subordinate battalions from was conducted on an Unclassifi ed closed Fires assets will be provided to NATO Res- Spain, Portugal, UK, Poland, and Belgium network. ponse Forces (NRF) from multiple nations. with Spanish and British Artillery batteries. Bottom Line is how will NATO forces shoot, Due to no FA C2 interoperability between Without ASCA, the web based server is the move, and communicate using diff erent these forces, the VJTF BDE’s Spanish Artil- optimal course of action in operating in a Multinational FA C2 in order to provide lery Battalion provided three LNO/Battali- Multinational environment. The server timely and accurate Fires? Furthermore, on Fire Support Liaison Team (FSLT) pac- provides the Fires section the capability to how will the Fires section at a Headquar- kages (over 15 personnel dedicated to LNO develop a digital lethal fi re chain from LCC ters build a Fires COP across the Area of mission) with communication packages. level to the executing unit, the ability to C2 Operations (AO), providing the Comman- With this course of action, fi re mission pro- Fires elements across the LCC AO, clear der situational awareness? This will pro- cessing time and the probability of human airspace in near-real time, and provide the vide the Commander the capability to make error is increased, due to the information LCC Commander a Fires COP. It is not the informed decisions and visualize the bat- transfer from one nation’s FA C2 system to ideal solution, but is the start of providing tlefi eld, the “so what”. Due to the majority another nation’s FA C2 system. NATO forces timely and accurate Fires. of the 28 NATO members’ FA C2 systems During exercises Brilliant Jump and Va- not being digitally interoperable with each liant Falcon 2016, NRDC-SPAIN served Comments, questions or queries relating to other, how will NATO accomplish the above as NATO’s Land Component Command this article are welcome and can be sent to mentioned tasks? (LCC) with an attached High Mobility Ar- Major Englis at: michael.j.englis@hrfl .esp. tillery Rocket System (HIMARS) battalion nato.int or [email protected] A solution for Multinational FA C2 inter- from Fort Bragg, 3rd Battalion, 27th Field

11 CHANGE OF COMMAND: NATO COMMAND & CONTROL CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE Composed By: Capt Theo den Hartog (NLD AF)

n 7 July 2016 at the Sheraton mation and Colonel (NLD A) A. Straver, are more than ever required. Captain Nij- Norfolk Waterfront Hotel in Chairman of the NATO C2COE Steering enhuis encouraged nations to work along- Norfolk, Virginia United States Board. side his Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) of America, Captain (NLD N) to reinforce the NATO C2COE. He than- OI.J.C. (Renée) van Pamelen-Hollenberg ce- In his farewell speech, Captain (NLD N) ked the NATO C2COE personnel for their remonially assumed her responsibilities as G.H. (Gerrit) Nijenhuis summarised the support. Turning to colleagues, he wished Director of the NATO Command and Con- two and a half year period he acted as Di- those also about to depart the centre every trol Centre of Excellence (NATO C2COE). rector of the centre. He stressed the end- success in their future careers and encoura- Among the many distinguished guests who uring importance of Command and Control ged those who would stay to be curious and witnessed this ceremony, were Lieutenant- which, as a term, is often used but as a con- to enjoy quality time in The Netherlands. General Jeﬀ rey Lofgren (USA AF), Deputy cept isn’t always well understood. Invest- Finally, he addressed the new Director and Chief of Staﬀ for Capability Development, ments in the conceptual side of Command wished her a rewarding time. Headquarters Allied Command Transfor- and Control which is more than technology

12 In a short ceremony Captain (N) Nijenhuis Ahead’, Captain Nijenhuis clearly identi- military interaction. Her main goals will be handed over the fl ag of the NATO C2COoE fi ed potential improvements and intensi- to facilitate the current and future projects to his Navy colleague, Captain (N) van Pa- fi cations. In closing her remarks Captain of the NATO C2COE and to realize the re- melen-Hollenberg, to symbolise the hand- van Pamelen-Hollenberg thanked her pre- commendations in the Way Ahead Report. over and takeover of the command of the decessor for leaving her such an excellent Over the coming months she, as a newco- NATO C2COE. legacy and sound platform from which to mer herself, will give particular focus to the build for the future. Citing her previous smooth incorporation of new staff joining Captain (N) van Pamelen-Hollenberg than- function as the Deputy Political Advisor to the NATO C2COE as part of the summer ked Captain Nijenhuis for all his eff orts to Commander JFC Brunssum Captain van rotation. promote the relevance of Command and Pamelen-Hollenberg stated that, of neces- Control in general and of the NATO C2COE sity, she has become very aware of the many especially. By embracing and pushing the aspects of Command and Control within internal evaluation, the so-called ‘Way NATO, especially at the level of political/

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AMSTEIN, Germany – The Aegis Ashore site located in Deveselu, defence forms part of a broader response Today a new milestone in Romania is a substantial increase in NA- to counter it. NATO missile defence is not the development of NATO TO’s defence capability. The command and directed against Russia and will not under- Ballistic Missile Defense control of the Aegis Ashore has been trans- mine Russia’s strategic deterrence capabi- (BMD)R has been reached. Comman- ferred to NATO and is now being conducted lities. It is intended to defend against po- der Allied Air Command, General from Headquarters Allied Air Command, tential threats emanating from outside the Wolters is pleased to announce the Ramstein, Germany. Euro-Atlantic area. achievement of the transfer of aut- hority over NATO’s fi rst permanent “The greatest responsibility of the Alliance The tactical responsibility lies at NATO’s Ballistic Missile Defense engagement is to protect and defend its members, and single command for air and space mat- resource, the Aegis Ashore Missile NATO will maintain the full range of capa- ters – the Allied Air Command, located in Defense System in Romania. bilities necessary to deter and defend” Ge- Ramstein, Germany. The standing mission neral Wolters says. of defending NATO population, territory “This is a signifi cant step toward the aim of and forces against Ballistic Missile threats NATO BMD, off ering a stronger capability NATO’s BMD capability is purely defen- is done by a 24 hour watch team – the Bal- to defend populations, territory, and forces sive. The threat to NATO member coun- listic Missile Defence Operation Cell. across southern NATO Europe” says Gene- tries, posed by the proliferation of ballistic ral Wolters. missiles, continues to increase and missile

15 LEAD IN BALTIC AIR POLICING HANDED OVER TO FRANCE AT SIAULIAI

Composed by HQ AIRCOM PAO

IAULIAI, Lithuania - NA- says Lieutenant-Commander Boris Pomi- fl own over 380 fl ying hours”, Air Mars- TO’s Baltic Air Policing rol, Commander of the French Detachment. hal Evans points out as he thanks the de- (BAP) mission enters its The outgoing Portuguese Air Force detach- tachment. “I would also like to welcome 42nd rotation as Portugal ment completed the third rotation after Lieutenant-Colonel Pomirol and his team Šhanded over the lead of the mission 2007 and 2014. Looking back at the four from the ‘one-two’ Fighter Squadron, the to France at a ceremony held on 31 months of the mission, the Commander of ‘Storks’, who have brought their Mirage August at Šiauliai Air Base. For the the Portuguese detachment, Lieutenant- 2000-5s nearly 2000km from their home next four months, until December Colonel Luís Morais says: “I can confess base at Luxeuil Air Base”, Evans addresses 2016, a detachment of the French Air that it has been a privilege and an honour, the French detachment. Force will be responsible to keep the shared by all my detachment, to participate skies over the Baltic NATO members, once again in such a united eff ort in the Bal- Air Policing is a 24/7 NATO peacetime rou- Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia, safe tic Region.” tine mission that is conducted to preserve and secure. The ceremony, the tra- the Alliance’s airspace integrity and is not a ditional handover of a symbolic key All fl ights of the mission are commanded response to a specifi c threat. Some member to the Baltic airspace, was attended and controlled from NATO’s Combined nations, like the Baltics, who do not have by high ranking civilian, military and Air Operations Centre (CAOC) in Uedem, the full range of air defence assets in their political guests. Germany. The operational responsibility militaries, are assisted by Allies providing rests with the Allied Air Command (AIR- an Air Policing capability to ensure a single NATO founding member France is showing COM), NATO’s single command for all air standard of airspace safety and security all their commitment to Allied solidarity and and space matters, headquartered in Ram- over NATO. The BAP mission shows NA- airspace integrity for the sixth time over stein, Germany. AIRCOM’s new Deputy TO’s determination to provide equal pro- the Baltic countries since 2007; this is the Commander, Air Marshall Stuart Evans tection to all its members. Since the Wales second time the French Air Force leads the attended the ceremony himself, bidding summit in 2014, the mission has been aug- mission. farewell to the Portuguese and welcoming mented by a second detachment, operating “I am really proud to receive this symbolic the French detachment on behalf of NATO, out of Ämari, Estonia under NATO’s as- key to the Baltic airspace from our Portu- thanking both nations for their commit- surance measures to its Eastern members. guese friends. We will do our best to de- ment to the Alliance. This augmenting role was handed over monstrate how professional we are and how “The Portuguese Detachment of 89 person- today as well, going from the United King- committed we are in the NATO missions”, nel operating their four F-16 aircraft has dom to Germany.

16 POLISH ARMED FORCES DAY

Composed By: Lt Cdr Peter Wojtas (POL N)

It is summer of 1920, Eastern Eu- Republic, then barred by authorities during the name of the Polish Minister of Defence rope. Even though the echoes of the the communist era beginning in 1947, only pinned the Silver Medal of Merit for Nati- World War I are long silent, Russian to be revived again in 1992. The event is onal Defense to OF-2 Karol Krawczyk and aggression in Poland continues as the traditionally marked by military parades, OR-6 Piotr Przybylski, and promoted ten Polish–Soviet War takes its toll. Ho- equipment reviews, displays and remem- other Polish soldiers to ranks listed below: wever, one brave fortnight campaign brances by all elements of the Polish Armed brings, against all odds, the decisive Forces across the country. One of the most OF-2 Maciej ZDANOWICZ victory to Poles who were on the ver- prominent events during this year’s cele- OR-9 Adam MATURA ge of total defeat. brations in the capital city of Warsaw was OR-9 Karol GEPPERT a large military parade, showcasing nume- OR-9 Grzegorz GACH Repulsing and defeating the invading Red rous types of equipment currently in use by OR-9 Grzegorz GRODEK Army was so surprising, it is often referred the Armed Forces. Active servicemen and OR-9 Jakub FILARY to as “Miracle at the Vistula”, but in reality women participated at many events, joined OR-9 Andrzej RECZKOWSKI was a result of tactics, skills and determi- often by volunteers appearing in historical OR-9 Marcin KUZDUB nation of Polish generals who led their sol- dress, including those donning the equip- OR-7 Mariusz PRZYBYLSKI diers into battle head-on. Despite the (al- ment and dress of the Polish–Soviet War or OR-6 Piotr PRZYBYLSKI most) equal distribution of forces (around other historical periods. 130 000 on each side) Poles suff ered 36 000 casualties and losses (dead, captured, It is one of two traditionally symbolic days interned), while the Red Army was allowed in the Polish Army’s calendar (the second to retreat from the battleground with only being Independence Day on November 11) 12 000 soldiers (118 000 were either killed, when the President is offi cially nominating captured or interned). admirals and generals, and during offi cial celebrations, soldiers are being offi cially Ever since that day, August 15 is known in promoted or presented a medal for their Poland as Armed Forces Day celebrated exemplary service. Polish soldiers serving to commemorate the anniversary of that abroad are no diff erent. Joint Force Com- symbolic victory from 1920. Historically mand Brunssum’s Chief of Staff – Lieute- this day was celebrated during the Second nant General Janusz Adamczak acting in

17 COMMANDER JFC BRUNSSUM VISITS AFGHANISTAN

Composed By: Cdr W Siemer (USA N)

General Salvatore Farina, Commander Joint Force Command Brunssum, meets with TAAC North Commander (28 Aug 2016).

he Commander Allied Over the course of the intensive three to Train, Advise and Assist (TAA) the Joint Force Command day visit, General Farina was updated Afghan security forces beyond 2016 and Brunssum, General Sal- on the latest developments in theater to contribute to their funding through vatore Farina, recent- and given an opportunity to conduct 2020. That commitment, coupled with lyT completed a visit to NATO’s meaningful discussions on the develop- President Obama’s decision to sub- Resolute Support Mission (RS) in ment of the Afghan National Defense stantially maintain troops in Afghani- Afghanistan, for which he is the and Security Forces (ANDSF). Addi- stan beyond 2016, assures our Allies out-of-theatre Operational Com- tionally, he gained the perspective of and enables continued support to the mander in the NATO command Afghan Ministers and the diplomatic NATO mission. In discussions with Ge- chain. community on the national and interna- neral Nicholson, that commitment by tional picture, exchanged information the Nations is seen as a positive influ- General Farina’s visit included stops at and views on the progress of NATO’s ence on the ground, has boosted morale the RS Headquarters in Kabul; Train, RS Mission thus far in 2016, and gained and encouraged the Afghan people, the Advise and Assist Command (TAAC) further insight into General Nicholson’s ANDSF, and the Afghan government. West in Herat; TAAC North in Mazar-e vision for 2017 and beyond. Sharif; and TAAC Air in Kabul. Along- During his visits with the TAAC com- side his meetings with General John Ni- At the Warsaw Summit in July, NATO manders, General Farina was brought cholson, Commander Resolute Support, Allies reconfirmed their long-term up to speed on several positive aspects General Farina met with RS Regional Com- commitment to Afghanistan’s stability. in the development of the ANDSF. The manders, Afghan dignitaries and diplomats. They agreed to sustain the RS Mission Afghan National Army has become more

18 offensive, they have prioritized their there is still insecurity and violent ac- hin the Afghan government, the ANDSF efforts, and their performance on the tivity by insurgents in some areas of continues to have the support of the Af- ground continues to improve. Similar- Afghanistan, and that we need to con- ghan people, and the MoD and MoI are ly, the Afghan Air Force is making great solidate the capabilities of the Afghan focused on maintaining the stability of progress. Young pilots are continually Army, Air Force and Police by intensi- the ANDSF. improving their technical and decision fying the TAA activities through a more making skills, and we see the western flexible and tailored approach based on Though this was a fast paced and inten- style training paying off. Additionally, ANDSF development and success. sive visit, it was extremely productive the Afghan Special Security Forces are for all parties involved. While there is progressing positively and they have In his discussions with Afghan Military much work to be done and more time highlighted their ability to simultane- and Civilian leaders, General Farina ex- needed to complete the mission, the ously handle numerous missions. pressed his deep gratitude for the perso- continued international support to the nal sacrifices of the men and women of RS mission and the development of the Despite these positive characteristics of the ANDSF. Both the Afghan Minister of ANDSF sends a strong message to the the ANDSF, many challenges remain. Defense (MoD) and Minister of the In- insurgents that they cannot win; the The Afghan National Army will require terior (MoI) stressed their appreciation only viable solution is to meet at the re- support for years to come. Similarly, for NATO’s support, and specifically the conciliation table. continued progress and further deve- strong RS leadership demonstrated by lopment of the Afghan Air Force will General Nicholson and his staff. While take time. General Farina stressed that there is current political instability wit-

19 19TH “101 KILOMETERS IN 24 HOURS” AT RONDA: COMRADESHIP, SACRIFICE AND ENDURANCE

Composed By: Juan Carlos Antunez Moreno (ESP-C)

onda is a city in the Spa- tells the story of a Spanish Jew brought up activated on line. The event is run against nish province of Málaga. as an Englishman. There has been some the backdrop of the Ronda mountains, one It is located about 100 ki- speculation that Eliot’s ancestors had lived of the most beautiful sites in the province. lometres (62 mi) west of in Ronda prior to the expulsion of the Jews Located between three national parks (Gra- Rthe city of Malaga, within the auto- from Spain in 1492. American artists Er- zalema , Sierra de las Nieves and Alcorno- nomous community of Andalusia. Its nest Hemingway and Orson Welles spent cale), participants are treated to a setting of population is approximately 35,000 many summers in Ronda as part-time resi- incalculable wealth. However, the Legion of inhabitants. It is famous worldwide dents of Ronda’s old town quarter called La Ronda “101 Kilometers in 24 hours” is a test for its dramatic escarpments and Ciudad. Both wrote about Ronda’s beauty that requires some physical ability for its views, and for the deep “El Tajo” and famous bullfi ghting traditions. diffi culty. The route has some steep slopes gorge that carries the rio Guadalevín that not everyone will be able to overcome. through its centre. Ronda is also a re- Ronda is the seat of the 4th Legion Tercio markably pretty town with beautiful “Alejandro Farnesio”, a regiment of the The race was originally conceived as a pu- architecture from the Islamic period Spanish Legion, a modern and disciplined blic relations exercise between the 4th Ter- up to the 19th century, romantic win- elite unit with a distinctive spirit and sym- cio and the general public. By doing this, ding streets with white-washed hou- bolism, which during the last two decades legionaries could become closer with the lo- ses, some interesting museums, and has undertaken tours of duty in the Yugo- cal community and more familiar with their lots of good places to eat and drink. It slav Wars, Afghanistan, Iraq and Operation concerns. Today, this goal remains with a is also a good base to explore the sur- “Libre Hidalgo” UNIFIL. day full of brotherhood and sharing In the rounding area, where you will fi nd early days there were barely 300 runners beautiful mountains and many of the Since 1997 the 4th Tercio organizes the with a mix of military and civilian personal iconic pueblos blancos (white villa- “101Kilometers at Ronda”, the most charis- and the atmosphere was more that of a big ges) of Andalusia. matic ultra-running event in Spain. Whilst family gathering than that of a hard, in your there are harder and more demanding ul- face ultra-running race. But the excellent The collective accounts of many writers and tra-trail races these days in Spain, the Ron- organization, the deep commitment of the artists have also contributed to Ronda’s po- da 101 is by far the most popular. The race whole 4th Tercio personal and the special pularity over time. In the fi rst decades of is massively popular and even though there “legionary” fl avor of the race changed all the 20th century the famous German poet are some 8,000 places for participants that and today it is the most popular ultra- Rainer Maria Rilke spent extended peri- between runners, walkers and race in Spain. ods in Ronda. English writer George Eliot’s mountain bikers, the race is sold out in a book Daniel Deronda (“Daniel of Ronda”) question of seconds once the inscription is Juan Carlos Antunez Moreno, Socio-Cul-

20 tural Analyst in JFC OPS J2 IKAP Analysis become the issue of the day. This clearly re- truly mountainous section of the whole race Section had the pleasure and the honour to presents a big problem for all of the athletes and with it are a couple of hills that even the participate in the 19th Edition of the “101 and those that don’t slow down and manage front runners will power walk as they are Kilometers in 24 hours” on 14 and 15 May the heat soon fi nd themselves on the fl oor so steep. In 2016 this part was especially 2016, together with other two former “Spa- with heat exhaustion. In order to avoid this, hard due the rain fallen during the previ- nish Legionary Paratroopers”: Sergeant every fi ve kilometres for runners and every ous days. The rail arrived at the foot of the Major Oscar Diaz Mañas and Corporal Car- 20 for cyclists, the 4th Tercio set up refresh- huge cliff upon which Ronda is perched and los Guillermo Diaz Calvo. They faced the ment points where there is always a group then skirts around the bottom. The last hill challenge to remember and honour their of enthusiastic legionaries, no mather the up into the town is a real beast, and with late comrade, Corporal First Class Manuel time or the weather conditions, to cheer tired legs you suddenly have to climb some Nieto Sanchez. and encourage all the participants. 300M vertically in just one kilometre. It is a real killer, but you know that the end is in The races started at 10:00 AM for the cy- One of the more delightful aspects of the sight now and somehow you fi nd the energy clists and 11:00 AM for the people on foot in race is that it takes in a number of local vil- to climb. Finally the road through the town, the Ronda football ground where Coronel lages where the locals are all out cheering on leading up to the park where it all fi nishes is Julio Salom Herrera, Chief Commander of the athletes; some even get out their garden lined with thousands of people, all cheering the 4th Tercio, made a speech head-lighting hoses and spray the athletes with water as anyone who fi nishes. The atmosphere was the values shared by both the legionaries they pass. The atmosphere in the villages is electric. It was really emotional; having gi- and the participants, such as comradeship, warm and friendly and more like a massive ven it my all, cross the fi nish line with my sacrifi ce and endurance. After salutes to party than a hard endurance race. Everyone old two comrades. There I was greeted by Spain and the King, a loud cannon shot it seems is there to enjoy the spectacle of Major Javier Mackinlay de Castilla, who signaled the start of the race. Out of the the runners and cyclists push themselves to I met during my time in the North of Af- football ground and into the ancient city of the limit. The gently rolling hills continue rica. He hanged the prized fi nishes medal Ronda, passing the bull ring, over the an- right up until the military barracks at the 78 around my neck. Of course, I dedicated that cient Roman Bridge that spans Ronda’s fa- km point where the participants can even medal to the memory of my fate friend and mous city gorge and then out into the hills. stop for a hot meal, served by the military colleague, Manuel Nieto Sanchez. The fi rst 50 kilometres of the race ran personnel. It is a bit of a trap as leaving the through a delightful area of oak trees and barracks, especially if it is now night time wheat fi elds with a gently rolling trail that is can require a lot of self-discipline. not too demanding in itself, although after the fi rst couple of hours the heat starts to The last section of the race enters the only

21 FLAG-FLYING DAY FOR DENMARKʼS DEPLOYED PERSONNEL Composed By: Lt Col Jens Lindvig (DNK AF)

n the 5th of September all who have been or are deployed and also racks and buses. this year the Danish Pri- to commemorate those who lost their lives me Minister, Lars Loekke on a mission. Members of the Royal family, The idea of a fl ag-fl ying day came from a Rasmussen walked to a Members of Parliament, and high ranking Danish Lance Corporal when he returned podiumO raised in front of Christians- representatives of government, and society from Helmand, Afghanistan back in 2006. borg Castle, the seat of the Danish were also present – a clear demonstration The Corporal was disappointed with the Parliament. His speech began “Dear of respect for the individuals volunteering public reaction to the fi ghting and the nega- Soldiers, deployed civilians, veterans to go abroad to serve their country. tive press articles about the Danish soldiers. and families. Today we raise the fl ag After his return he decided to pursue an of- for you…” This year was the 8th celebration of the fl ag- fi cial anniversary in order to honour both . fl ying day for Denmark’s deployed person- previous and current deployed personnel. The main audience was a parade of soldiers nel since its beginning in 2009. While the His fi rst request was turned down but he and civilians who had been deployed on main event was in Copenhagen the celebra- refused to give up and fi nally after writing missions outside Denmark in the last 12 tion of veterans was mirrored in municipa- to a number of politicians and newspapers months; many of whom were joined by their lities all over Denmark. The country was the Danish Parliament approved his idea. families. The speech marked the culminati- draped in red and white with the Danish The fl ag-fl ying day illustrates Denmark’s on of the Danish fl ag-fl ying day in honour of Flag fl ying from all offi cial buildings, bar- continued commitment to a broad number

22 of international military operations which tribute to the Resolute Support Mission in soldiers within the framework of a British today includes: support of the training and mentoring of Battle Group in Estonia. This will augment Afghan Security Forces and support to the the current Danish contribution which in- Operation Inherent Resolve to which Den- Resolute Support Headquarters. cludes army units on exercise, Maritime mark contributes to the coalition fi ght Patrol Aircraft and a Naval presence. against ISIL with F16 fi ghters fl ying off en- Danish soldiers are also deployed as part sive missions, a transport aircraft, a radar of NATO KFOR (Kosovo Force) and also in The Prime Minister concluded his speech: detachment and several smaller contribu- Mali and Southern Sudan as well contribu- “You have given more for the country than tions including Danish Soldiers providing tions to UN, NATO, and coalition missions can be expected by any person. You can be training for Iraqi soldiers outside of Bagh- around the globe. proud. I am proud of you. As a father to dad. a deployed soldier, as Prime Minister”… Denmark will be a part of a British led Joint “Thank you to all who have fought for what In the autumn of 2016, the Danish led Ope- Expeditionary Force which is a multinatio- you hold dear. You are The Heroes of Den- ration RECLIB (Removal of Chemical We- nal, joint force intended to be able to deploy mark!” apons from Libya) saw a contribution of a globally and in the full spectrum of opera- Danish transport ship, a naval escort vessel tions. and staff element deploy. Denmark will contribute to NATO’s En- In Afghanistan, Denmark continues to con- hanced Forward Presence with circa 200

23 MAASTRICHT COMMEMORATES 100TH ANNIVERSARY TAPIJN CASERN Composed By: Ed Frieser (NLD C) Sources: websites of geologievannederland.nl, kennislink.nl, Wikipedia, Internet Gemeentegids Brunssum.

From Casern to Study House

his year Maastricht Major Zeller, the buildings and terrain - he died in that eff ort. In 1864 this area commemorates the 100th were vacated and the remaining military was made available to the Dutch Cavalry. Anniversary of the Tapijn departed the casern - a historic moment The casern design was based on a so- Casern with an extensive that marked the end of over 40 years of called ‘Pavilion System’, where buildings Texhibition in Building M of the NATO presence in Maastricht. However, with diff erent purposes were spread over Tapijn Casern. “100 year Tapijn – of greater signifi cance, this event also a larger area. The Tapijn Casern initially from casern to study house”. The marked the end of an important military included three pavilions, a gym, fencing exhibition can be visited as of Sunday relationship between this complex and the building, swimming pool, kitchen facility, 6 November until 4 December city that lasted 94 years; yet this was but a drill building, dining hall, an army depot, this year. Opening hours are daily small element of far more enduring military two sanitary buildings, a stable, a garage, from 12.00 – 17.00 hrs. There is no aspect in Maastricht that saw a military a guard building, an engineering corps admission fee. stronghold’s presence for 443 years. building and semi-detached homes. About one year after the base’s completion, a Six years ago Colonel F. Caponio, sickbay was added. In 1953 and 1955 two Commander Headquarters Support Group History and Architecture more buildings were erected: a dining hall JFC HQ Brunssum, signed the documents and a building housing instruction rooms, on behalf of NATO to offi cially hand over The Tapijn Casern was built between sleeping quarters and an offi cers’ mess. the Tapijn Casern to Colonel G.C.A. van 1916 and 1919 at the corner of the St From 1967, various NATO departments Langen, Director DVD South (District Hubertuslaan and the Prins Bisschopsingel used this army base, including AFCENT, South of the Dutch Engineers). On 24 June in the Jeker district and the Jeker Valley. AFNORTH, and JFC Brunssum. The 2010 the 1st NATO Signal Battalion (1NSB) An area known as ‘de Kommen’, which British 227 Signal Squadron was the said farewell to the Tapijn Casern. Friday served as a wet defence line of Maastricht’s fi rst user that moved its squadron from 1 October 2010 the JFC Brunssum and fortifi cation system along the south side Fontainebleau to the Tapijn Casern in 1967. NATO fl ag were lowered and Lieutenant of Maastricht since the 17th Century until In 2004 this unit became the 1st NATO Colonel Koberg, Commander 1st NATO 1876. In 1934 the casern was named after Signal Battalion (1NSB) consisting of some Signal Battalion, handed over the fl ag to the Sebastiaan Tapijn who, in 1579, heroically 150 British, German and other military Mayor of Maastricht. Subsequently, led by yet unsuccessfully sought to defend personnel. the last Commander of the Tapijn Casern, Maastricht against the Spanish besiegers

24 The 3rd US Corps Forward Headquarters Group (NORTHAG), was returned to the Newly established small businesses have used the Tapijn Casern between 1985 and Dutch Authorities in 2012. For a visual found offi ce space - one building houses 1992. More buildings were added in the impression of the Tapijn Casern history use and one being used as an art gallery. The course of the 1980s, including a bunker this link to a YouTube video: https://youtu. municipality has transformed building M for the Telegraph Automatic Routing be/Uq325eWcpDk into a facility for amateur art in Maastricht. Equipment (TARE). Opposite the barracks Every summer an art, food and music and main building a sports complex could Concept Vision Supermarket takes place on the last Sunday From Casern to Study House be reached via an underground passageway of the month from 12.00 – 18.00 hrs. In underneath the Prins Bisschopsingel. This The local authorities plan to keep some 2014 a series of concerts under the name r Woad splits the casern into two parts. of the most characteristic buildings in its Tout Maastricht were conducted in building original state. The main buildings are M. Furthermore, a biological vegetable city Use therefore put on the national monuments garden has been created. On the fertile list. Plans were described in the concept soil of the Jeker River delicious vegetables, The Tapijn Casern was used as training vision ‘Transformation Tapijnkazerne 2014 herbs and eatable fl owers are grown and centre for the 13th Infantry Regiment – 2023’. Today Maastricht University, can be tasted at the Tapijn City Garden. between 1919 and 1940. It became a the Province of Limburg and the City of And, last but not least, a new restaurant German army camp from 1940-1944. Maastricht own the Tapijn Casern per 1 “Tapijn Brasserie” has been opened. This Following WWII it was used as a training October 2013. While the University and has been furnished in such a way that the centre for the troops sent to the former the Province co-own the buildings, the original ambiance was kept. The Tapijn Dutch Eastern Indies (1945-1950). Then the city owns the property’s vacant land. The Brasserie is open 7 days a week from 11.00 casern housed the Mortar Regiment Menno grounds of the former Tapijn Casern – 23.00 hrs. The Exhibition “100 Years van Coehoorn (1950-1953), and Infantry were made accessible to the public and Tapijn – from Casern to Study House” will Regiment Chassé (1953-1967). Finally, in added to the adjacent city park. The clearly display the evolution and military 1967, the Tapijn Casern was made available casern’s less valuable buildings will be history of the complex since its inception to NATO when the former HQ AFCENT demolished and replaced. The former and further development into a public was forced to leave Fontainebleau, France, monumental buildings will eventually be place with great historic monumental as a result of that nation’s withdrawal from used for teaching, research and interrelated buildings. And, importantly, access to the the military structure of the Alliance. The functions such as student housing. New exhibition is free. As Maastricht Alderman Tapijn Casern became the Annex to the cycle- and walkways will create a good Gerdo van Grootheest stated: “With the three subsequent NATO Headquarters: linkage between the Tapijn complex and opening of a large part of the Tapijn area a AFCENT (1967-2000); AFNORTH (2000- the adjacent City Park. long and standing wish of the municipality 2004); and JFC Brunssum (2004-2010). has become reality. We have chosen to It provided offi ce space and facilities to the New initiatives complete this project as soon as possible...” staff and NATO Communication Assets. The project should be fully completed by However, with the reorganisation of The Tapijn has been offi cially opened on 13 2023. See and experience how this historic NATO’s Command structure in 2000 and September 2014. Several new initiatives site has been given a new purpose. 2004, an end came to the presence of NATO have been put in place. Maastricht in Maastricht. Also the Joint Operations University has established 200 temporary Centre “de Cannerberg”, once the static war study bays for their students in barrack V headquarters for the Second Allied Tactical and two buildings are meanwhile taken into Air Force (2ATAF) and the Northern Army use for education and research activities.

25 ONE OF US LTCOL (DEU A) LARS KOREMAN

Scan the qr-code for more interesting information about Germany WHEN DID YOU ARRIVE IN THE circulate around a world without borders. The NETHERLANDS AND WHICH PO- information or engagement age aff ects the eve- ONE OF US SITION HAVE YOU TAKEN? ryday life of each individual inside and outside our organisation. The very fundamentals of I arrived in the Netherlands in August 2014 to information and credibility, including confi - take the position of “Staff Offi cer Information dence in sources of knowledge, are overtly and Operations” at J3 Eff ects and Infl uence Branch. covertly challenged by diff erent actors on a permanent basis. Especially social media, which is TELL US ABOUT YOUR MILITARY more about the psychological and sociological CAREER. than technological aspects, induce substantial and pervasive changes in our communication After fi nishing an apprenticeship in business culture. The role and responsibility of military administration, I joined the Army in September communicators (Strategic Communication, 1996 as a conscript before becoming an offi cer Military Public Aff airs, Information Operations cadet in 1997. I graduated as a mechanised in- and Psychological Operations) has increased fantry offi cer in 2000 and studied Economics at signifi cantly. This ‘new’ mind set has to be fully the University of the Armed Forces in Munich/ recognised and appreciated to communicate ef- Germany. In 2004 I decided to change my mi- fectively and timely in the 21st century. litary trade to “Operational Communication”. In the following years I held several media rela- IS YOUR FAMILY HERE WITH YOU? ted staff and leadership positions: TV Journa- list, Senior Producer/Media Director, Analyst, My family is still living in Germany and will not Chief Editor and fi nally Company Commander. move to the Netherlands. I am commuting back and forth during the weekends, which is accep- DO YOU HAVE ANY EXPERIENCE table for a limited period of time for us. WITH OTHER INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS? WHAT ARE YOUR HOBBIES?

My international experience started in 2005 I love horse riding, hiking with my dog, rea- and is closely linked to the NATO Response ding, travelling the world and meeting people. Force (NRF) and NATO Operational Com- mands. In 2006 for example I had the unique WHAT DO YOU LIKE IN YOUR opportunity to deploy for several months to the JOB? Cape Verde Islands in support of JFC Bruns- sum Public Aff airs and NATO exercise “Ste- There’s a lot I like about my current job. I en- adfast Jaguar”. In 2007, 2009 and 2012 I was joy giving direct support to JFC Brunssum and deployed to ISAF Regional Command North, NATO in a way that really makes a diff erence. Mazar-e-Sharif/Afghanistan. During my last The contributions communicators make are vi- deployment I served as the Military Assistant tal to the Headquarters’ and Alliance’s ability to to DCOS Communication. progress, adapt and ultimately succeed. I enjoy the challenge, I enjoy the responsibility and I TELL US ABOUT YOUR JOB AND enjoy the ambitious approach which is neces- WHAT KIND OF CHALLENGES sary. I heavily appreciate the multinational YOU HAVE TO FACE. working environment with a pretty good sense of team spirit. Our strong work ethic is manda- I routinely deal with the full range of informa- tory, but the human side is also important. At tion operations activities: analysis of the infor- the end it’s all about people. I enjoy working at mation environment, support to operational JFC Brunssum and within the Alliance commu- planning, assessment of information eff ects nity with social people who have a decent sense and coordination, integration and synchroni- of humour. They might take their highly profes- sation of diff erent information activities. In sional work very seriously, but don’t necessarily addition, as a Subject Matter Expert I regularly take themselves overly seriously! I like to work provide lectures on the wide range of “Commu- with individuals who are intelligent, pragmatic nication” at NATO School Oberammergau or and down to earth, but who have a dynamic and speak at diff erent NATO led working groups, progressive approach to their work. Therefore, international conferences and meetings. The I really enjoy working as part of a highly com- main challenges I am facing are related to the mitted, fl exible and passionate team of profes- changing dynamics in the information domain. sionals doing their best in support of the Alli- The evolution of global trends created new chal- ance. lenges and opportunities for our environment, both in peacetime and in crisis. At the speed of the internet information and communication 27 FAMILY SUPPORT FAMILY SUPPORT MORALE MORALE &WELFARE F&AMIWELFARELY SUPPORTFAMILY SUPPORT MORALE &MORALE WELFARE & WELFARE WHEN YOU WORK, WE WORKWHEN YOU WORK, WE WORK WHEN YOU PLAY, WE WORK HARDER WHEN YOU PLAY, WE WORK HARDER

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he Maastricht Academy of they will have everyone out of their seats programme: Bolero and Tzigane by Ravel Music (Conservatorium swinging to the music! More information and Le Sacre du Printemps by Stravinsky. Maastricht) presents great about these and other events can be found Under the leadership of young conductor quality concerts at low rates on www.conservatoriummaastricht.nl Bas Wiegers, their ambition just radiates orT free of charge. Keep an eye on their and/or on their Facebook Page. from the stage. It is a great performance to website. It is completely in English as this go and see, especially with the entire family is the most international Academy of Music Classical music: Bolero & Le Sacre du as all the performers are young adults! It in the Netherlands. Students from all over Printemps makes it really easy for children to relate the world come to this musical place. They to. The violinist playing solo is Ferninando have a jazz department as well as a classical Imagine 90 musicians on stage playing Trematore, a student from the Maastricht music department with all kinds of concerts their heart out on their instruments! Every Academy of Music and winner of the 2015 and presentations that are open to the year the Maastricht Academy of Music Music Award Maastricht. The concert will public. On October 20th for example good participates in a project allowing their take place on October 15th in Theater aan music is guaranteed during the Jazz Award best students to perform in a symphony het Vrijthof in Maastricht at 20.00 hours. ceremony in the old theatre of Maastricht, orchestra together with students from the Bonbonnière. Another great night to other academies. This year the academies of The Circle 100 readers can win tickets for note is the Conservatorium Big Band concert Antwerp, Brussels and Maastricht teamed this concert – we have 6 tickets to give November 17th. By the end of the evening up and will be performing a spectacular away.

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FESTIVALBolero VOCALLIS& Le Sacre du Printemps . FESTIVAL • We have 6 tickets for Bolero & Le Sacre du Printemps VOCALLIS • In order to win the tickets, please answer the following question: Ravel wrote the Bolero for a speciﬁ c person, who was this person? The Northern Star congratulates the Fill in this coupon and send it to PAO, or send an e-mail to lucky winners of the last contest. [email protected], before 14 Oktober 2016. Please mention the preferred concert. Tickets won by: • For NATO ID card holders only Max Francisco • The winners will be announced in the next edition of the Northern Star Gilbert Pacheco

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