Friday, October 19, 2018 Volume 11, Issue 38

Published for members of the SHAPE/Chièvres, and Schinnen communities

Benelux News Briefs Daumerie Chapel To prepare for the Caserne Daumerie closure and move to Chièvres Air Base, the Dau- merie Chapel will permanently close Nov. 17 and will no longer be available to host religious support programs, unit train- ing or community events. All religious programs have moved to SHAPE International Chapel, Building 610 (next to the Teen Center). For questions regard- ing the chapel schedule or for a list of alternative meeting sites, contact the USAG Ben- elux Religious Support Office at DSN 314-361-5381. Trunk-or-Treat Trunk-or-Treat is right around the corner. On Oct. 26, from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., access to Army Lodging will be blocked in Chièvres. All Army Lodging guests are requested to park behind the Community Activity Center. A permit is required and is available at the lodge. On the night of the event, gate 1 will remain open until 5 p.m. From 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., it will be exit only. All patrons sign- ing on guests will need to use gate 14. Table of Contents Kids learn about fire prevention News...... 2-7 Some children participate in the Open House Oct. 13, 2018, on Chièvres Air Base, . The Air Force Inside the Gate...... 8-11 Fire Department and the USAG Benelux Directorate of Emergency Services organized various activities for the Fire Prevention Week. (U.S. Army photo by Julie Piron) Outside the Gate...... 12-13 Page 3 October 19, 2018 Take a stand against domestic violence and abuse By Col. Sean Hunt Kuester and Command Sgt. Maj. Samara L. Pitre U.S. Army Garrison Benelux

Domestic Violence Awareness Month is recognized October of each year. Our goal is to raise awareness of the warning signs of relationship abuse and help individuals and couples address problems early. No one deserves to be abused and anyone can suffer. Any time a military Family member suffers from abuse, we fall short of our goals for readiness. Therefore, the message to everyone in the U.S. Army Garrison Benelux community for Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2018 is clear and simple: Courtesy graphic. Know the Signs of Healthy Relationships to help prevent domestic abuse. see or suspect domestic violence in the community, please Family Advocacy Program is your partner in preventing contact the military police at your location. and reducing the risk of domestic abuse, and restore valued People can also call the 24/7 Domestic Abuse Victim relationships that are deteriorating. The program provides Hotline at +32(0)472-901-068 (Belgium) or +31(0)61-321- a multitude of services, including seminars, workshops and 6737 (The and Germany) for help. individualized intervention, designed to build individual Everyone plays a role in upholding the values and and Family strengths as well as advocate for non-violent standards that support safe, healthy relationships in the communities. The program has a Domestic Abuse Victim military community. Without every one of us doing our part, Advocate who can help adult victims 24/7 with reporting in we cannot say our military is fully ready to meet the mission addition to receiving support from medical to legal matters. of preventing domestic violence. If you or someone you know needs help, please call Take a stand to avoid domestic violence and keep our the Family Advocacy Program at DSN 366-6861 (Belgium) community safe. or DSN 360-7453 (The Netherlands and Germany). If you One Team, One Benelux! u

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[2] October 19, 2018 Chièvres Fire Department observes Fire Prevention Week By Julie Piron USAG Benelux Public Affairs

During the week of Oct. 8, the Chièvres Air Force Fire Department and the USAG Benelux Directorate of Emer- gency Services teamed up to organize various activities for Fire Prevention Week. From a school visit to the Fire Station Open House, kids learned about fire prevention while riding a fire truck, interacting with the firefighters and com- pleting a firefighter circuit. (U.S. Army photos by Julie Piron)

[3] October 19, 2018 SHAPE International Library helps patrons discover WWI history By Jessica Ryan USAG Benelux Public Affairs

World War I’s history is deeply According to O’Riley, those who 1 embedded in the city of and its complete the scavenger hunt will receive surrounding towns. Historical markers, a prize. Players can work individually or commemorative plaques and monuments in teams. However, they must record are located throughout the area, but and save their progress on the app to people may not realize the significance receive points. of the battles fought and the lives lost O’Riley advised people to visit the on the same land they walk on each library so the staff can show them how day. to set up the app on their phones. For Dan O’Riley, library technician at the those who cannot make it to the library, THE START OF ARMY LIBRARIES SHAPE International Library in Belgium, they can visit Actionbound’s website Not only does WWI has a significant did not initially know about the historical at https://actionbound.com/bound/ tie-in to the local area, but it is also significance of the monuments that he Monsww1 for download instructions. a meaningful connection to the Total drove past on his commute to work. OTHER WWI EVENTS AND RESOURCES Army Library Program. According to Lisa He began researching the local area’s In addition to the scavenger hunt, Steinacker, library director at the SHAPE history and visited the historical sites. patrons can learn more about WWI International Library, the American Inspired by his findings, he embarked on through resources at the library. Books, Library Association established the War a project which tied in local exploration poems and videos about WWI are on Library Service under the direction of and education. display. There are also artifacts from the the Librarian of Congress in 1917. The His project became the WWI war, which are on loan from different intent was to provide a library support 2 historical organizations. services to service members in World “Each artifact here has a specific War I. story behind it,” said O’Riley. “Soldiers Today, there are 52 main Army had a lot of time to pass while waiting in libraries worldwide serving service the trenches so they would build these members, families, retirees and civilians. items called trench art.” More information on upcoming O’Riley pointed out a ship, in the events and programming at the SHAPE display case, made from shrapnel, armor International Library is at https:// and bullets. He also talked about a chievres.armymwr.com. u picture frame created from a broken 1. Dan O’Riley, library technician at SHAPE plane propeller. International Library, uses the Actionbound mobile Scavenger Hunt, which hosted by Leading up the centennial app to find a historical marker in the library’s the SHAPE International Library in anniversary, the library staff plans to World War I scavenger hunt Oct. 12, 2018, in commemoration of the war’s centennial share the stories behind each item. Casteau, Belgium. The library staff designed the anniversary. The hunt is conducted In addition, the library will host a scavenger hunt so patrons can explore Mons through a mobile app called Actionbound special commemoration Oct. 26 from and the surrounding towns while learning about where players receive directions to visit noon to 12:45 p.m. in the library’s atrium. WWI history. (U.S. Army photo by Jessica Ryan) 2. A ship made from shrapnel, bullets and armor different WWI markers in the surrounding The event is a time for reflection as the from World War I is on display at the SHAPE area. At each site, they perform different library staff present the music, video International Library Oct. 12, 2018, in SHAPE, activities, such as taking selfies and footage and poems from that time Belgium. The ship is an example of trench art, answering trivia questions, in order to period. artwork created by Soldiers who were in the receive points. 3 trenches during the war. (U.S. Army photo by “We are guiding our patrons to Jessica Ryan) understand what happened here in 3. The World War I Scavenger Hunt allows patrons World War I,” said O’Riley. “It’s not just to use a mobile app called Actionbound to find about learning through books. It’s about historical markers, plaques and monuments in Mons, Belgium, and the surrounding cities. the physical aspects of the local area One of the first stops in the scavenger hunt and having patrons develop a deeper is a roadside monument in Casteau, Belgium, meaning of the Great War by visiting commemorating the . (U.S. Army those sites.” photo by Jessica Ryan)

[4] October 19, 2018 WWI centennial: Honoring a legacy of bravery and sacrifice By Sgt. 1st Class Corey Beal

Reserve today. "There were so many units from WWI that have their lineage in the Army Reserve today," said Roper. "We have this personal connection through these units and the commands that are still thriving today." By the time America entered the world's first global war, there were already 18 million dead, 23 million maimed, and six million missing. The war was at a stalemate and the newly formed American Expeditionary Forces were still untested. Their will and ability were proven during the battle for Saint-Mihiel. The unexpected American attack was a stunning victory and set the stage for the Meuse-Argonne Offensive, French high school students place U.S. and French flags at the graves the last great battle of the war. That offensive is still the of 4,153 WWI American Soldiers buried in the Saint-Mihiel American largest in U.S. military history, covering the entire Western Military Cemetery located in Thiaucourt, France, Sept. 20, 2018. (U.S. Front with 1.2 million U.S. service members. It lasted 47 Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Corey Beal) days and was our nation's second deadliest battle. U.S. and French service members and civilians joined "Our Soldiers carried a heavy load, but they were brave together throughout Northern France in late September to and steadfast," said Roper. "They knew not everyone would honor the bravery and sacrifices of the American Expeditionary make it home, but the cause for freedom and liberty was Forces who liberated the area a century ago. so important that they were willing to sacrifice it all." More than 1.25 million Americans deployed to France In total, American Expeditionary Forces suffered 204,002 to join Allies during the Great War. Of those, hundreds of wounded -- and 53,402 killed. thousands were National Army Soldiers (the forebears of "We shed a lot of blood here. We committed millions today's Army Reserve Soldiers), who tipped the balance in of Soldiers, and unfortunately, thousands never made it favor of the Allies in decisive offensives such as the Second home," said Roper. "The rate of casualties, wounded and Battle of the Marne, Saint-Mihiel, and Meuse-Argonne. killed in action, averaged almost one per minute in 200 While time has passed, the significance of their actions days of combat." has not diminished -- especially for today's Army Reserve That sacrifice and heroism by Americans a century ago Soldiers who proudly wear their unit insignia. is still deeply appreciated by the French today, said Roper. Maj. Gen. A.C. Roper, deputy commander of the U.S. "They know that their liberty and their freedom came Army Reserve, traveled to France with other Army Reserve with a heavy cost -- and a part of that cost was American Soldiers to walk those historic battlefields and partake in bloodshed," said Roper. "When you talk to the town's people, WWI commemorations. they really appreciate the sacrifice of the American Soldier. "It is vitally important that we remember the Army Reserve's They have a sincere appreciation because they have not contribution to WWI. We had our genesis here," said Roper. forgotten what happened here a hundred years ago." "This war helped shape the Army Reserve we are today." Whether a hundred years ago or today, time has not WWI helped shape how we are organized, how we fight, changed our ability to overcoming any challenge, said Roper. and the technologies we use, said Roper. WWI was our first "It still comes down to the American Soldier; the bravery, introduction to the modern battlefield which included tanks, the commitment and the selfless service has not changed," motor vehicles, aircraft, long range artillery, and machine said Roper. "Everything else can change around it, but we guns. still equip a Soldier and send them to combat with great u "We had some hard lessons to learn -- and we adapted," leadership -- and they always accomplish the mission." said Roper. "We became more agile and those lessons we Flanders Field American Cemetery Ceremony learned continue to benefit us today. We are an Army on the move. We're building readiness, we're building a greater In observance of the 100th anniversary of American level of lethality -- and we can trace our roots right back operations in Belgium during World War I, Flanders Field here to WWI." American Cemetery will host a ceremony Saturday, Oct. Those roots include the 77th, 78th, 79th, 80th, 81st, 27, starting at 3 p.m. This event is open to the public. 89th, 90th and 91st Divisions, which all fought in France Attendance is free. For more information, visit https:// during WWI and whose legacies are carried in the Army www.abmc.gov.

[5] October 19, 2018 Eygelshoven commemorates Second Schweinfurth Mission

By Rita Hoefnagels USAG Benelux Public Affairs

Seventy-five years ago on Oct. 14, a by the enemy, but after hardship in B17 bomber, #42-3436 from the 364th prison camps were able to return Bomb Squadron – 305th USAAF Bomb to The States after the war. One of Group, was shot down by enemy fire them, Sergeant Benjamin F. Roberts in The Netherlands near the German is still going strong at age 95. border. The front part of the plane landed On this sunny October day in Finkenrath, Germany, the tail near in 2018, these brave men were the location where we now find the commemorated by naming five Eygelshoven APS site in The Netherlands. streets at the Eygelshoven Military Col. Sean H. Kuester, U.S. Army Garrison Benelux Coming from Chelviston Air Base in Complex after the five aviators killed commander, and Col. Grant Morris, commander of the United Kingdom, the B17, together in the crash and with the unveiling the 405th AFSB, unveil William James Martin Street with 300 similar planes, was on a of a commemoration stone on the named after 2nd Lt. William Martin, born Aug. 14, mission to bomb industrial complexes cemetery in the Dutch town of 1920, killed in action on Oct. 14, 1943, when his in Schweinfurt, Germany. Eygelshoven. The stone, donated B17 crashed near the Eygelshoven APS site during From the 10 crew members, five by the Municipality of Kerkarde/ the Second Schweinfurt Mission. (U.S. Army photo by were killed. Lieutenant William J. Martin, Eygelshoven, was unveiled by Rita Hoefnagels) navigator; Lieutenant Harvey A. Manley, Mayor Som and Mrs. Erica Stern, Dutch Air Force Reserves from Gilze- bombardier and Sergeant Leonard R. granddaughter of crash survivor Sergeant Rijen Air Base who formed an honor Henlin, left waist gunner are buried at Arthur E. Linrud, the flight engineer. guard. the American Cemetery in Margraten Wim Slangen, native to Eygelshoven, Marianne Slangen, the initiator's (NL). Sergeant Robert G. Wells, right took the initiative to commemorate sister, said: “This war caused much waist gunner, found his last resting the men who went to war for freedom. suffering on both sides of the ocean; on place in Sturgis, Kentucky. The name Lt. Col. Dyon Reijnen, of the Dutch both sides of our border and in our small of Lieutenant Donald P. Breeden is Army Reserves, took the initiative to community. Let this commemoration inscribed on the Walls of the Missing commemorate the fallen service members stone be an everlasting warning to never in Margraten since his remains have with the street names. Participating were start one again.” not been found. also service members from the US 470th May there sacrifice have not been The surviving men were captured Air Base Squadron, Geilenkirchen and made in vain.u Lancaster Bomber R5701 Remembrance By JFC Brunssum Public Affairs On Oct. 5, the local community, together posted to the NCI Agency at Brunssum. with Brunssum based UK military per- Tribute was paid to the Lancaster’s crew: sonnel, held a memorial event to com- • Flying Officer Neville Briant DFC memorate the seven crew members of • Flying Officer Leslie Dorward DFC RAAF a Lancaster Bomber, R5701, from 97 • Flying Officer Kenneth Harrison DFM Sqn RAF Woodhall Spa, which crashed • Sgt. John Dawson in Brunssum Oct. 5, 1942. • Sgt. Augustus Desmond Alderman Hugo Janssen (representing • Sgt. Kenneth MacKay DFM the Brunssum Mayor) led a service, pre- • Sgt. Albert Musgrave sided over by Lt. Col. Thomas A. Brooks, The crew is buried in the Jonkerbos Wing Commander Paul Scott, from chaplain at U.S. Army Garrison Benelux, military cemetery in Nijmegen. How- Allied Joint Force Command Brunssum, with its congregation drawn from local ever, a monument has been erected in adresses the crowd during the Lancaster people, the British delegation of JFC Brunssum at Platanendreef, on the corner Bomber R5701 Remembrance ceremony Brunssum represented by Wing Com- with Eikenlaan. This monument bears the in Brunssum, The Netherlands, Oct. 5, 2018. mander Paul Scott (RAF) and Sergeant title ‘Verstoorde Huisraad’ (household (Joint Force Command Brunssum photo by Mark Bradley (RAF), and British personnel furniture in disarray). u Sgt. Marc-André Gaudreault)

[6] October 19, 2018 Benelux post offices extend hours for holiday season Special to the Gazette

From Nov. 5 to Jan. 11, the U.S. Army Garrison Benelux post offices will have extended hours of operation. The extended holiday hours for customer retail and finance service will end Dec. 17 in Brussels, Schinnen and JFC Brunssum. At the SHAPE and Chièvres locations, the finance window hours will be open Monday to Friday from 10 p.m. to 5 p.m., and the package pick-up hours will be open the same days from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. At the Brussels location, the finance window will be open Monday, Tuesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Wednesday and Thursday from 9 p.m. to 5 p.m. The package pick-up window will be open from Monday, Tuesday and Photo courtesy of the U.S. Postal Service. Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Wednesday and Thursday packages sent to the U.S. are delivered before Christmas, from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. mail them no later than the following dates: Nov. 27 for In The Netherlands, the Schinnen location's finance space available mail and retail ground parcels, Dec. 11 window will be open Tuesday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 5:30 for priority parcels and first-class letters, and Dec. 17 for p.m. The package pick-up window will be open Monday from express mail. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Tuesday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. To reduce the likelihood of recipients getting their At the JFC Brunssum location, the finance window will be packages late or senders getting returned packages, people open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. need to make sure they are not sending prohibited items to 2 p.m. The package pick-up window is open Monday to internationally. According to the U.S. Postal Service's website, Thursday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. to these items include aerosols, alcoholic beverages, air bags, 5 p.m. ammunition, cigarettes, dry ice, explosives, fresh fruits and The post offices will be closed on U.S. federal holidays. vegetables, gasoline, marijuana (medical or otherwise), nail Due to a high volume of shipments and to ensure your polish, perfumes (containing alcohol) and poison.u Energy Action Month: Save energy and water By Melanie Chaballe and Mark Fricke U.S. Army Garrison Benelux Directorate of Public Works October is Energy Action Month. This year’s theme is “Energy resilience enables Army readiness.” Each week in The Gazette, learn new things about energy saving. Ensuring energy and water supply to mission critical facilities is one of the Army’s top priorities. Living, working or accomplishing a mission without energy or water can be hard or even impossible. By reading this you start thinking of backup solutions such as backup generators, batteries, and renewable energy. However, it all starts with energy and water conservation. Why? Because the less you consume, the less backup you will need to accomplish the mission. Courtesy graphic. There are so many things you can easily do to save When you purchase new appliances, look out for Energy energy and water with very little impact on your daily routine Star or European Label A (or more) products. They sometimes and comfort, both at work and at home. cost a little bit more but they can save up to 30% compared As winter arrives, a lot of savings can be done on heating. to conventional equipment. They will also use less power Close doors and windows and check the seals around them. in standby mode. If you have energy efficient appliances, Program your thermostat to 68 degrees Fahrenheit (20 use them wisely and wait to have to full loads of laundry degrees Celsius) in occupied working and living spaces and or dishes for example. check that the unoccupied times have a lower temperature Millions can be saved by reducing the energy and water set point. If you increase your set point by two degrees consumption at the Army level. The less we consume, the Fahrenheit (or by one degree Celsius), you will increase lower the bills but also the less backup infrastructure we that energy consumption by about 8%! will need to implement and pay.u

[7] October 19, 2018 ALL COMMUNITIES American Legion Boys State/Girls State program • The American Legion Post BE02 announces it 2019 Boys State/Girls State program. Boys State and Girls State are summer leadership and citizenship programs sponsored by The American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary for high school juniors. These programs are the premier opportunities to learn how government works, while developing leadership skills and an appreciation of the rights and responsibilities of citizenship. In this exciting summer program, the student can run for office, learn public speaking, draft and debate legislation, and actively participate in all phases of creating and running a working government. For further information or an application, please contact the American Legion Post BE02 at [email protected]. The application dedaline is Feb. 28. 2018 U.S. Elections • If you want to vote in this year's elections, please make sure that you register for an absentee ballot. Even if you registered for an absentee ballot in previous elections, please remember that most states require voter registration to be updated or validated annually. This can be done by completing the Federal Post Card Application, or FPCA, and sending it to the elections administrator in your state. For more information, contact the voting assistance officer for USAG Benelux, at DSN 361-5696 or +32(0)68-275696 or visit the Federal Voting Assistance Program website at www.fvap.gov. The following are VTC-projected classes. For information about and to register for VTC classes, contact Army Community Service at your location: • For SHAPE: DSN 366-6824 or +32 (0)65-326824 • For Brussels: DSN 368-9783 or +32 (0)2-7179783 • For Schinnen: DSN 360-7500 or +31 (0)46-4437500 Oct. 23 • Blended Retirement (BRS) - Discuss the pros and cons of the Blended Retirement System. Look at retirement planning in general and the long-term benefits of the Blended Retirement System. BRUSSELS COMMUNITY See also above in "All Communities." American Legion "Flanders Field" Post BE02 • Oratorical Scholarship Contest - The American Legion "Flanders Field" Post BE02 announced its 6th Annual Oratorical Scholarship Contest - A Constitutional Speech Contest. The contest is scheduled Dec. 8 at the Brussels American High School Multipurpose Room. Eligible participants must be citizens or lawful permanent residents of the U.S. All contestants must be bona fide students herein described as any student under the age 20 on the date of the national contest who is presently enrolled in a high school or junior high school (public, parochial, military, private Inside the Gate Inside or home school), commencing with grade nine and terminating with grade 12. For more information, contact the Oratorical Contest team at [email protected] or visit https://postbe02oratoricalcontest.weebly.com. New Parking Policy • Since Oct. 15, USAG Benelux has a new parking policy for government vehicles (GOV) on the Brussels Main Compound. Gates 4 & 5: Access will be limited to local (Brussels only) GOVs. All local GOVs will display the previously issued parking pass on the front dashboard (driver's side). This pass will be required for access through the access control points (ACP) and should be displayed on the dashboard only while parking on the installation. Gate 1: All vehicles, to include GOVs, will be allowed to use this ACP to enter Brussels Main. All visiting GOVs are allowed to park in the parking garage and are encouraged to park on level -2. However, as always, no overnight parking will be allowed without coordination with the Military Police station. The two-hour parking limit on the upper lot (outside vicinity the Post Office) will continue to be enforced. For more information, contact the MP Desk at DSN 368-9769 or +32 (0)2-7179769. 24-Hour Fitness • Eligible users may register their ID card to gain entry into the Brussels Fitness Center during non-regular hours. Patrons will be able to knock out some cardio, lift weights, and improve their overall fitness and health. To get access, visit the Brussels Fitness Center or call DSN 368-9667 or + 32 (0)2-717-9667. Every Monday and Thursday • Lunchtime Yoga - Relax and refresh during the work day from 12:15 p.m. to 1 p.m. at the Brussels Fitness Center. For more information, call DSN 368-9667 or +32 (0)2-7179667.

[8] October 19, 2018 Every Friday • 3 Star Recreation Night - Join the Brussels community for games, cards, music and movies starting at 5 p.m. Line dancing will start at 7 p.m. on the first and third Friday of the month. U.S. Military, NATO, U.S. Embassy and mission cardholders are welcome. For more information, call DSN 368-9822 or +32 (0)2-7179822. Every 2nd and 4th Friday of Each Month • Karaoke Night - Starting at 6 p.m. U.S., NATO, U.S. Mission, and U.S. Embassy ID cardholders are welcomed. For more information, call DSN 368-9822 or +32 (0)27-17-9822. Oct. 25 • 3 Star Dinner Special " BBQ Chicken and Ribs, Baked Beans and Salad" - Starts at 5:30 p.m. Cost is $13 for adults, and $6 for kids. The alternative kids menu is chicken strips with potato wedges for $5. Reserva- tions are required by Oct. 23 and can be made at [email protected]. Oct. 25 and 31 • FY19 Driving in Winter Training – The Logistics Readiness Command (LRC) Benelux will conduct four sessions of Winter Driving Training: from 11 a.m. to noon and from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Held in the Community Conference Room, Bldg. 2. Every government vehicle driver (who has an OF 346/license) is required to attend this annual winter driving training. For more information, call DSN 368-9785 or +32 (0)2-7179785. Oct. 27 • Spooky Dash 5K - Dress in a costume for this run. Held at the Brussels Fitness Center. The event starts at 9 a.m. There will be free t-shirts and goodies for all participants. For more information, call DSN 368-9667 or +32 (0)2-7179667. Oct. 31 • Spooky Bash - The 3 Star Recreation Center is planning a frightfully fun night from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Decorate the trunk of your car or a fest table. Prizes will be awarded to the top three decorated spaces! Register at the 3 Star Recreation Center. SCHINNEN/BRUNSSUM COMMUNITY See also page 8 in "All Communities." Closure • The Central Processing Facility/Passport ID card office in JFC Brunssum will be closed from Oct. 19 to 26. They will open again Oct. 29 and operate under normal operating hours from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. For ID Card emergencies, please call the Geilenkirchen NATO AB ID card office at DSN 458-6070 or +49 (0)2451-637234. Please remember appointments are required. October

Inside the Gate Inside • Winter-Driving Training Classes - The 405th Army Field Support Brigade, Drivers Testing Station will host a series of mandatory annual winter-driving training classes at the Schinnen Base, Bldg. 4. This training is mandatory for all military personnel, U.S. civilian employees, and host nation employees of USAG Benelux at Schinnen as well as personnel at HQ SDDC in Rotterdam, and whomever possesses a U.S. government driver’s license and operates TMP USAG Benelux at Schinnen military vehicles. Family members who posses a POV License are highly encouraged to attend. Classes are scheduled for the following dates: Oct. 22 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. and from 2 to 3 p.m., Oct. 25 from 9 to 10 a.m. and from 2 to 3 p.m., and Oct. 29 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. and from 2 to 3 p.m. For more information, call DSN 360-7433 or +31 (0)46-4437433. Oct. 19 • U.S. Military Retiree Appreciation Day - All U.S. military retirees and their spouses are invited to attend the U.S. Military Retiree Appreciation Day at the Community Activity Center in Bldg. 38 on Schinnen from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Representatives will provide information regarding TRICARE, health and wellness, legal services, banking services, dental, VA benefits, ID Cards, Army Community Service and various retiree membership organizations. RSVP by calling DSN 606-2443848 or +31 (0)45-5263848. Oct. 22 - Nov. 23 • Co-Ed Basketball Open Enrollment - For ages 3 to 15. Held at the Child and Youth Services on JFC Brunssum, Bldg. H602. This is for the Jan. 15 to Feb. 23 season. Cost is $25 for children age 3 to 5 years and $45 for children age 6 to 15. You must be registered with CYS and have a valid health assessment at the time of enrollment. Volunteer coaches are needed! Contact Parent Central Services for more information or details at DSN 606-2443121 or +31 (0)45-5263121/4195. Open to all U.S. and NATO ID cardholders.

[9] October 19, 2018 • Jr. Girls Basketball Open Enrollment - For ages 13 to 15. Held at the Child and Youth Services on JFC Brunssum, Bldg. H602. This is for the Jan. 15 to Feb. 23 season. Cost is $45. You must be registered with CYS and have a valid health assessment at the time of enrollment. Contact Parent Central Services for more information at DSN 606-244-3121 or +31 (0)45-5263121/4195. Open to all U.S. and NATO ID cardholders. Oct. 22 - Nov. 24 • Snowboarding Winter Clinic Open Enrollment - For ages 10 to 18. Held at the Child and Youth Services on JFC Brunssum, Bldg. H602. Clinic dates are Dec. 5 and 12, Jan. 9, 16, 23 & 30, and Feb. 6. Cost is $280 paid at time of registration (includes transportation, helmet and snowboard, professional instruction). Con- tact Parent Central Services for more information or details at DSN 606-244-3121 or +31 (0)45-5263121. Oct. 23 - Nov. 24 • Cheerleading Open Enrollment - For ages 6 to 15. Held at the Child and Youth Services on JFC Brunssum, Bldg. H602. This is for the Jan. 15 to Feb. 23 season. Cost is $45. You must be registered with CYS and have a valid health assessment at the time of enrollment. Contact Parent Central Services for more information or details at DSN 606-2443121 or +31 (0)45-5263121/4195. Open to all U.S. and NATO ID cardholders. Oct. 24 • LEGO Day - The event is for kids of all ages. Held at the JFC HQ Brunssum Library from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call DSN 606-2442469 or +31 (0)45-5262469. Oct. 24-26 • Open Indoor Wall Climbing - Available at the Schinnen Climbing Wall from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cost is $10 for adults, and $8 for children age 17 and under. For more information, call DSN 360-7370/7560 or +31 (0)46-4437370/7560. Oct. 25 • Board Games Day - The JFC Brunssum Library has organized a Board Games Day from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Library. For more information, stop by the Library or call DSN 606-2442669 or +31 (0)45-5262669. Oct. 31 • "Trunk-or-Treat" - The event held in Schinnen includes the Haunted Trunk-or-Treat Trail from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., spooky bowling, children's activities at the Community Activity Center from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., a costume contest from 8:15 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., and more. Open to U.S. & NATO ID cardholders and guests. Entry is free. For more information, call DSN 360-7560 or +31 (0)46-4437560. Nov. 9-11 • Foggy Fields Bazaar - Held on NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen, Hangar 2. Open Friday from noon to 6 p.m., Sat- urday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Open to all U.S. and NATO ID cardholders.

Inside the Gate Inside Dec. 8 • Oratorical Scholarship Contest - The American Legion "Margraten" Post NL01 is holding its second annual Oratorical Scholarship Contest - A Constitutional Speech Contest at the USAG Benelux in Schinnen Class- room. Eligible participants must be citizens or lawful permanent residents of the U.S. All contestants must be bona fide students herein described as any student under the age 20 on the date of the contest who is presently enrolled in a high school or junior high school, commencing with grade nine and terminating with grade 12. For more information, contact the Oratorical Contest team at [email protected]. SHAPE/CHIÈVRES COMMUNITY See also page 8 in "All Communities." Winter Driving Classes • Until Dec. 12, 405th LRC Driver's Testing Station will conduct winter driving classes every Wednesday at SHAPE Bldg. 220, room 113 at 9:15 a.m. in English, and also Nov. 8 in the Bldg. 30 Auditorium on Caserne Daumerie. in Chièvres at 9 a.m. in English, and 10 a.m. in French. Every GOV driver (who owns an OF 346/ license) is required to attend training. For more information, call DSN 366-6603. Benelux Finance Office - Limited Service • On Friday Oct. 19, the Benelux Finance Office will be open from 9 a.m. to noon and from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., but with limited service for emergencies only. Gate Closure • Chièvres Gate 1 will be closed Oct. 22 and 23. Every First Week of the Month • Intro to Gym Machines - The SHAPE Sports and Fitness Center hosts this walk-thru Tuesday at 10 a.m. and Thursday at 6 p.m. Book an appointment at the fitness center.

[10] October 19, 2018 Every Monday and Wednesday • Circuit Training (Stroller-Friendly) - Join the Chièvres Fitness Center (Bldg. 20004) on Mondays and Wednesdays, from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., for an adult, high-intensity, full-body workout using body weight and basic equipment followed by 30 minutes of indoor cycling. Kids are welcomed. Every Tuesday • Self-Defense - Men and women over age 18 can attend this beginner-level self-defense course hosted by certified instructors from the Spanish Forces every Tuesday from 7 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. at the SHAPE Main Gym Basketball Court. Registration is free. Contact [email protected]. • POV Orientation Class is conducted at SHAPE Bldg. 220 in room 104 from 8 a.m. to noon. Schedule an appointment in order to receive study material. Every Tuesday and Thursday • Boxing Classes - Held at the SHAPE Sports and Fitness Center for all levels. No previous experience is required. Interested? Call +32 (0)65-445345. Every Wednesday • GOV Orientation Class is conducted from 8 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. The briefing is mandatory for all U.S. civilians and military who drive a government vehicle. Candidates must pass the prior POV tests. Oct. 23 • SHAPE Youth Talent Showcase - In celebration of Red Ribbon Week, there will be a youth talent showcase at the SHAPE Cinema from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. This showcase is open to SHAPE youth age 12 to 18. There are still open spots! For more information, call DSN 423-2633/7076 or +32(0)65-44-2633/7076. Oct. 24-25 • Walk-in Clinics for Flu Shots - The SHAPE Healthcare Facility will have walk-in clinics for flu shots Oct. 24 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Chièvres Community Activity Center, and Oct. 25 and 26 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the SHAPE Cinema Alliance Auditorium. Walk-ins will also begin at SHAPE Healthcare Facility's Immunizations Clinic Oct. 22. Please remember to bring your ID card and proof of insurance if you're not a U.S. military active-duty TRICARE beneficiary. Call the Immunizations Clinic at DSN 566-5329 or

Inside the Gate Inside +32(0)65-32-5329 for more information. Oct. 26 • Trunk-or-Treat - Held on Chièvres Air Base from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. There will be a trunk trail near Army Lodging with trunks full of goodies for the kids. Come dressed in your favorite costume and bring a bag. If you are interested in having a trunk, contact [email protected]. Oct. 31 • Child and Youth Services Zombie Run Participants will need to be well-rested and able to outrun and outsmart the brainless zombies. In this kid-friendly run for children ages 5 to 8, the parents can sign up to be the zombie and child can be the human. Held at SHAPE. The event starts at 4 p.m. Children need to be registered with Child and Youth Services. Stop by Parent Central Services on Shape prior to Halloween or call DSN 366-6839 or +32 (0)65-326839.

Upcoming Organized Trips & Tours

SHAPE Trips & Tours • SnowWorld Landgraaf, Dec. 9 Serving Brussels, Chièvres and SHAPE. Call • Luxembourg Christmas Markets, Dec. 15 DSN 423-3884 or +32 (0)65-443884. • Bruges Snow and Ice Sculpture Festival, Dec. 22 • London, Oct. 20 • Amsterdam Light Festival, Dec. 28 • Maastricht, The Netherlands, Oct. 27 Schinnen Trips & Tours • Durbuy, Nov. 3 Call DSN 360-7560 or +31 (0)46-4437560. • Zaanse Schans & Volendam, Nov. 10 • Express Trip to Paris, Nov. 17 • Paris Secret Food Tour, Nov. 17 • Cologne Christmas Markets, Germany, Dec. 1 • Christmas Market and Light Show in Amiens, France, Nov. 24 • London Express, Dec. 8 • Valkenburg Christmas Market, Dec. 1 • Cologne Christmas Markets, Dec. 8

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Read about events near Chièvres, SHAPE and Brussels. Read about events near Brunssum and Schinnen (in Through Dec. 6 the Netherlands unless otherwise indicated). • Brussels Museums Late Night Openings - It's a Through Oct. 23 classic in the cultural autumn of the Belgian capital. • LEGO World in Utrecht - Find the newest themes Each Thursday between 5 p.m. and 10 p.m., at least as well as Lego Ninjago, Lego Friends, Lego Star five museums will offer guided tours, workshops, Wars, Lego City, Duplo, life-size buildings, a Lego and more. It's the ideal opportunity to discover the museum, and more. Held on Jaarbeursplein, 6. Brussels museums in a relaxed atmosphere. The Open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Entry is €25, and complete schedule and information about tickets is free for children age 2 and younger. available at brusselsmuseumsnocturnes.be/. Oct. 20 Through Jan. 27 • Fall Fair in Ermelo – The event offers lots of • The Smurf Experience in Brussels - The Smurfs regional products, demonstrations and arts and celebrate their 60th birthday with a village at crafts. Open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. No entrance Brussels Expo on Place de Belgique. An exploration fee. with special effects (holograms, augmented reality, • Zotte Zaterdag (Crazy Saturday) in Gouda - It’s a video mapping) and displays for young and old. Entry medieval festival with a medieval market, crafts, is €17 for adults, €11 for children age 3 to 12, and exhibitions, and more. Held in the historic center free for children age 2 and younger. Open from 10 of Gouda. The event starts at 9 a.m., and a parade a.m. to 6 p.m. Closed on Monday. is held at noon. No entrance fee. Oct. 20/23 Oct. 20-21 • Simpelourd in - Hundreds of people celebrate • Art & Crafts Market in Balve (GE) - Held in a the man who represents the happy-go-lucky and cave with paintings, sculptures, flowers, ceramics, cheerful image of the people of Soignies. On Saturday, glass, and more. Open Saturday from 1 p.m. to starting at 7:15 p.m., a top-hatted gentleman playing 6 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Entry the cobbler, nicknamed “Simpélourd,” will be welcomed is €2.50. by the crowd and the authorities at the Soignies • Cruise Event 2018 in Den Haag - Experts will train station. He will throw out the caramel candies answer your questions and you can book your dream called “carabibis.” Then the hero of the day will be cruise. Held at Fokker Terminal on Binckhorstlaan. escorted by marching bands, giants and folkloric Open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Entry is €10 for groups through the city in the direction of the city adults, and free for children age 16 and younger. hall on Place Verte. Simpélourd will retire and be • Pasar Malam in Harderwijk - It’s an Asian Market replaced by a dummy. The effigy will be set out the held at Sports Complex “De Sypel” on Parkweg, following three days until it is burned Tuesday night 4. It has a music program and a lot of culinary at 8 p.m. For more information, visit www.soignies. delicacies to offer. Open Saturday from noon to Outside the Gate Outside be/fr/loisirs/grands-evenements/simpelourd.html. 11 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 8 p.m. Entry is Oct. 20 €10 for adults, and €5 for children age 5 to 12. • Concert "Le Magicien d'Ath" - The "Harmonie Royale • Medieval Fest in Hernen – Held in and around Union de Lorette" and the "Chorale Rainbow" will Castle Hernen on Dorpsstraat, 40. Open from perform at 7:30 p.m. The show is based on The 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Entry is €6 for adults, and €4 Wizard of Oz. Held at Salle Georges Roland on Rue for children. Hennepin, 12 in Ath. Entry is €8 for adults, and Oct. 20-28 free for children. You can get pre-sale tickets (€5) • Dutch Design Week in Eindhoven – This is the place at Chaussée de Mons, 410. For more information, where industrial design, concept design, graphic visit www.harmonieuniondelorette.be. design, textile & fashion, spatial design, food Oct. 20-21 design and design management and trends come • Celtic Festival in Tertre - The event features music, together. Visit www.ddw.nl for more information. a craft market, whisky, beers, and more. Held at Hall Oct. 21 de Maintenance on Rue de Chièvres. Open Saturday • Amsterdam Marathon – Thousands of professional from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to and recreational runners from over 50 countries 6 p.m. Entry is €8 for adults, and free for children. will participate in this annual marathon. For more • Gin/Jenever Fest in Hasselt - Held in the center of information, visit www.tcsamsterdammarathon.nl. the town. Open Saturday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Oct. 24-28 Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. No entrance fee. • Martini Market in Bad Honnef (GE) - It's a pre- Oct. 21 Christmas market. Open Wednesday and Saturday • Volksmarch in Bernissart for 5, 10, 15 or 20 km - from noon to 9 p.m., and Sunday from noon to Departs from Rue du Préau 3 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. 7 p.m.

[12] October 19, 2018 Highway Construction and Road Closures You may experience some delays while driving in the Benelux this season. Road construction projects are occurring throughout the countries and may result in temporary lane closures and road congestion. We will provide regular updates to ensure that the community is informed and prepared.

Hautrage (E42) : There is road construction on E42, at the Hautrage interchange, in the direction of Mons for about two kilometers. Traffic is reduced to one lane. Work is scheduled to be completed by mid-November.

Nivelles-Haut-Ittre (E19/A7): Road construction began on E19/A7 between Nivelles and Haut-Ittre, in the direction of Brussels. Work is scheduled to be completed next week. The speed of traffic is reduced to 70 km/h.

Gilly (N90): The speed of traffic is reduced to 50 km/h on N90 in Gilly, in the direction of Mons, due to road construction. Work is scheduled to be completed by the end of November.

Brussels: Road construction is still ongoing in the Reyers-Montgomery Tunnel Outside the Gate Outside in both directions and in the Reyers-Meiser Tunnel in the direction of the E40. Drivers who travel to Brussels from the ring are advised to use alternative routes via the A12, the Leopold III Tunnel and the E411. Work is scheduled to be completed by the end of the year.

Schinnen (A76): Due to the construction of the new on and off ramps on A76 (Highway Heerlen-Geleen), exit Schinnen #4 from Heerlen towards Geleen is closed. This results in the closure of the hard shoulder on both sides of the highway and a speed restriction of 70 km per hour until Jan. 31, 2019. Traffic should follow the yellow signs directing them to exit #2 Geleen-Beek and then access #2 on the A76 direction to Beek-Schinnen. The new A76 on and off ramps are scheduled to be completed this fall.

Please be cautious and patient while driving at all times. If you have questions or would like to report other highway construction sites and road closures, please email the U.S. Army Garrison Benelux Public Affairs Office at [email protected].

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