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Thursday, June 23, 2016 Volume 9, Issue 25 Published for members of the SHAPE/Chièvres, Brussels and Schinnen communities Benelux news briefs CAC closure planned The Fitness Center, Library and Outdoor Recreation in the Chièvres Activity Center will be closed for the USAG Benelux change of command June 27 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. USNMR plans town-hall meeting Hosted by the U.S. Nation- al Military Representative to Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe, the next U.S. town-hall meeting is scheduled for July 14 at the SHAPE Events Centre. The information fair will run from 3:30 to 3:55 p.m., and the question-and-answer session will start at 4 p.m. Meet with community lead- ers and agencies to ask ques- tions and receive information. American Forces Network, or AFN, will broadcast live from the event. Open to all American service members, civilians and family members. For any questions or con- cerns, call DSN 423-4032/4634 or civilian 065-444032/4634, or send the USNMR a private message on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ usnmrtoshape. 5 Table of Contents News.............................1-5 Frenglish page.................6 39th welcomes new leadership Inside the gate.................7-8 Lt. Col. Nicholas E. Prisco (center), incoming commander of the 39th Signal Battalion, receives the battalion's col- Outside the gate............9-12 ors from Col. Edward F. Buck, commander of the 2nd Signal Brigade, during a change-of-command ceremony on Caserne Daumerie Thursday, June 23, 2016. (U.S. Army photo by Donovan Abrassart) June 23, 2016 Be good host/guest at Independence Day parties Special to the Gazette USAG Benelux Army Substance Abuse Program Hosting an Independence party as a guest and plan having one drink an hour Day celebration? Here are to celebrate with alcohol, to an hour-and-a-half. a few tips to keep you and follow these tips: “Before you attend a your guests safe: • Eat a meal before you party or festival, set up a • Provide plenty of non- consume an alcoholic bev- designated sober driver,” alcoholic beverages. erage. said Leah Ellis of the USAG • Don’t pressure guests •Alternate between al- Benelux Army Substance to drink. coholic and nonalcoholic Abuse Program, or ASAP. “If • Serve plenty of food; beverages. you don’t plan ahead and eating slows the rate of •Be aware that mixed get intoxicated while you’re absorption of alcohol. drinks, like margaritas or out, make sure you call a • Stop serving alcohol at "Long Island Iced Tea," nor- •“Nurse" your drink. cab, take a train or stay least one hour before the mally contain more alcohol (Make it last.) the night where you are.” party will end. than a standard drink of •Give your body time to See page 5 for Benelux If you'll be attending a beer, wine or hard liquor. process the alcohol by only Independence Day events. Plan ahead to make small gatherings, big events better Don't take chances with your party, Christmastime; or one week ahead for the community. having to run to your local store at the other times of the year. Big-event organizers can special order last minute. The Defense Commissary Birthday cakes and sheet cakes can mass quantities (meat, ice, plastic cups, Agency can put together special orders also be prepared for family gatherings, paper plates, disposable eating utensils, — like meat-and-cheese trays, fruit cake-cutting ceremonies or other events etc.) and enjoy a 30-percent discount. trays, crudités (veggie) trays or jumbo for units or family-readiness groups. To special-order from the Chièvres submarine sandwiches — for your special Military units, family readiness groups Commissary, send an email message to gathering. and others who are planning big parties [email protected]. It's best to put in your order two weeks are encouraged to use the special-order To special-order from the Schinnen in advance for holiday parties, such as process so that local commissary shelves Commissary, just ask any store associate Independence Day, Thanksgiving or aren't left bare for other customers in for help. SHAPE/Chièvres and Brussels: +32 (0) 476-762264 Victim Advocate Schinnen: +31 (0) 651-919119 Hotlines DOD Safe Helpline: +49 (0) 611-143-537-SAFE (7233) To submit or subscribe, email [email protected] The Gazette is an unofficial publication published under the provisions of AR 360-1 for members of the Col. Marty Vannatter........Commander Department of Defense. Contents of The Gazette are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, Department of the Army or the USAG Benelux. The Gazette is a free weekly publication Marie-Lise Baneton......... Public Affairs Officer distributed via email every Thursday, except when that day is an American, Belgian or Dutch Holiday, then The Gazette is published on Friday. The editorial content of this publication is prepared, edited, provided, approved Editor.............................. Andrea Wales and published by the USAG Benelux Public Affairs Office, Unit 21419, APO AE 09708. Telephone (0032) 068- 275419/DSN 361-5419. Everything advertised in this publication will be made available for purchase, use or Staff Writers.................... Donovan Abrassart patronage without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political Rita Hoefnagels affiliation or any other non-merit factor of the purchaser, user or patron. If a violation or rejection of this equal Cis Spook opportunity policy by an advertiser is confirmed, the publisher will refuse to print advertising from that source until the violation is corrected. The appearance of advertising in this publication, including inserts or supplements, does not constitute endorsement of the products or services advertised by the U.S. Army. Submit content or story ideas to [email protected] by Monday at 3 p.m. [2] June 23, 2016 Teams demonstrate Warrior Ethos on Army Birthday Obstacle Course (Clockwise from top left) Capt. David Clagg of Team Hard Work, 39th Signal, performs the low crawl beneath barbed wire during the Army Birthday Obstacle Course around the Chièvres Activity Center Saturday, June 18, 2016. To create a realistic obstacle, event organizers played live-fi re sound effects. • Team Hard Work members Sgt. William Diaz and Command Sgt. Maj. Joe Birkhead fl ip a heavy-equipment tire. • Dustin Vance of Team Frisco Kid, a mixed-unit team, swings from the monkey bars. • Team Clinic members urge a teammate on at the fi nish line. Team Hard Work won fi rst place, Team Frisco Kid won second place, and Team Clinic, which represented SHAPE Healthcare Facility, won third place. (U.S. Army photos by Bill Audretsch/FMWR) Army Ball will celebrate 241 years of service The Army Birthday Ball will be held in the SHAPE Club ballroom June 25 to honor everything the Army represents. Social hour, which features an open bar, starts at 5 p.m. Members of the receiving line will greet guests at 6 p.m. The attire will be dress uniform with bow tie for the military or formal (black tie) for civilians. Contact your unit represen- tative, or call DSN 361-5288 or civilian 068-275288. [3] June 23, 2016 Job-seekers talk with employers, corporate recruiters and motivational speakers during the Employment and Career Expo at the SHAPE Club Friday, June 17, 2016. • Charles D.A. Ruffolo of The NetworKing Corporation shares his perspective at the Employment and Career Expo at the SHAPE Club Friday, June 17, 2016. (U.S. Army photos by Pierre-Etienne Courtejoie/Training Support Center Benelux) Career Expo provides tips on how to land jobs by Andrea Wales USAG Benelux Public Affairs Office Traveling with your Soldier half a world questions of them. “Be sure you build your shield: The away can mean having trouble finding Don’t be afraid to ask questions be- world is not nice,” he said. a job once you get there. cause it shows employers that you’re Although Ruffolo acknowledged that The Employment and Career Expo at interested and engaged with the orga- job-hunting and networking have their the SHAPE Club June 17 was a gather- nization, Perez said. challenges, he left job-seekers with an ing of motivational speakers, employers “This is your future. Don’t be afraid to optimistic message. and recruiters (often called “headhunt- ask the hard questions,” said Charles “Never give up hope,” he said, explain- ers”) offering their job-search expertise D.A. Ruffolo, founder of The NetworKing ing that rejection will knock you down but to service members who are close to Corporation. you must get up and dust yourself off. separation/retirement, veterans, military “You never know who you’re going to “When you get up, the scenery changes.” spouses and others. meet or who that person next to you Job openings The expo was spearheaded by Derrick is,” Perez said. Several jobs are open in Benelux mili- Ellis of USAG Benelux Army Community Networking should be an integral part tary communities. Service on SHAPE. of your job search. •AFCU. Andrews Federal Credit Union “Your first impression is your résumé,” “Everybody is born into a network. How it is now hiring in its Brussels, Chièvres said Stacy Perez, the acting director of grows is through your values and norms,” and Schinnen locations. USAG Benelux Family and Morale, Welfare Ruffolo said, cautioning, “If you don’t Chièvres and Schinnen have teller and Recreation. “Focus on your strengths, connect with your network, you’re not positions open while Brussels has a and try to keep it to two pages.” invited. In networking, it’s not who you branch manager position open.