New FOB Commander at Trapani

Volume 27, No. 13 NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen 29 July 2011 New FOB Commander at Trapani

Text and photos Lt.Col. Antje Kalka

On 22 July, Brig.Gen. Burkhard Pototzky handed over the colours of FOB Trapani from Lt.Col. Mauro Montagnino to Maj. Gabriele Gualazzini.

The outgoing FOB Commander had taken over command in September 2009. In the presence of the Force Commander, Maj.Gen. Stephen D. Schmidt, the Commander of 37th Wing, Col. Mauro Gabetta, and distinguished guests from the Component, Brig.Gen. Pototzky stressed Lt.Col. Montagnino’s extremely successful performance as FOB Commander: “His excellent leadership, soft-spoken intelligence and laser-sharp insight ensured that the Component, its personnel and its aircraft, were well taken care of and were the symbol of freedom and unity across the world.” In saying this, Brig.Gen. Pototzky referred to the strategic location of FOB Trapani in Sicily in light of E-3A command and control role of the airspace in the Mediterranean and around Libya. Maj. Gabriele Gualazzini, the new FOB Commander, is not a newcomer or an unknown face for the Component. Before becoming Chief of Operations at Trapani in (from left to right) April, he flew more than 1,500 hours Lt.Col. Mauro Montagnino, for the Component. “He is one of Brig.Gen. Burkhard Pototzky and our outstanding evaluators and chief Maj. Gabriele Gualazzini during pilots from Squadron 1,” Brig.Gen. the official change of command Pototzky said. ceremony on 22 July.

Lt.Col. Mauro Montagnino handing over a photo of memory of FOB Trapani by Maj.Gen. Stephen D. Schmidt.

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From 19-22 July a team of NATO Walk of the World’ in Nijmegen. region in the Netherlands. than 60 nations met this year for colleagues, both military and The E-3A Component International The ’Vierdaagse’ of Nijmegen is the 95th edition. More photos civilian personnel, participated in Marching Team marched 40 km a the biggest marching event in the and details to follow in the next the famous ‘De Vierdaagse – The day, 4 days in a row, at Nijmegen world. Participants from more Skywatch on 12 August.

Letter to the editor – Nothing to fear Fair Play in the Women’s World Cup 2011 & in Headquarter’s building 222 For every Skywatch edition our maintenance crew to arrive and readers can participate in a survey on volunteered to stay a little longer By Janina Bien the WSS homepage, under ‘Current to assist in getting our feet firmly information’, with the possibility to established there. In all, I spent 92 On 18 July the final game of give us feedback and also to offer days there before arriving back home the FIFA Women’s World Cup suggestions. in Germany. 2011 took place in Frankfurt This article couldn’t have been better am Main. PAO has received this feedback written. It truly is an excellent article, via WSS in response to the article and portrayed my feelings almost In this concluding game of ‘Nothing to fear’ written by Mr. Steve exactly. I would like to mention the the Championship two amazing McPadden and published in the ‘Beach House’, since I had put a lot of women’s teams were playing, last Skywatch. We think it might be time into building it. namely the U.S. team versus the interesting to you: Please pass along my feelings to Japanese team. whoever wrote this story. I have a “Hello, my comments are on the journal I wrote about my time, and a One of our U.S. colleagues, current article on the front page of lot of his thoughts were the same ones Mrs. Karma Maurer of the A5 the Skywatch. I was part of the first I had.“ Requirements Division, was of course in favor of the American ladies, but she was also excited Photo Lt.Col. Antje Kalka about the Japanese ladies’ fabulous win.

“Of course the American flag was first to be displayed and as my colleagues placed the Japanese Photo Lt.Col. Antje KalkaPhoto flag on my door, I decided to keep displaying them both. I was excited for both teams, they both played great,” Mrs. Maurer said. Photo courtesy www.sxc.hu

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The Information Technology Wing (ITW) ensures that all Wing-assigned IT systems and services are managed, maintained, operated and protected according to their mission criticality and in compliance with NATO rules and regulations. In 2010 the ITW was restructured and the Mission Systems Engineering Group (MSEG) was established, as the IWME Division within the ITW, responsible for providing ‘industry-standard’ engineering services for the E-3A Mission System, Mission Sensor System and Ground Support Systems.

As directed by the Force Commander, MSEG established software and E‑3A ground software With a focus on our customer’s The proud IT Wing team after a management system based on respectively. requirements, MSEG policy, strategy receiving the important ISO the requirements of ISO 9001, a and goals are oriented towards certicifitcate: world-wide standard for quality It has been a challenging task for achieving efficiency and effectiveness (back row left-right) Mr. Roger Haag, management systems. The MSEG MSEG staff to develop, document in performing engineering tasks for Mr. Michael Strauss, Mr. Albert engineering processes mirror and implement the complex safe-to-fly and safe-to-operate E-3A Schoeler, Mr.Michael Brunstedt; accepted industry best practices processes that are needed for mission, sensor and ground systems.” and comply with the NAPMO an ISO 9001 compliant aircraft Additionally Mr. Haag said, “The (front row left-right) Lt.Col. Giorgio nations’ statutory and regulatory software engineering posture, while MSEG Management System has Mariani, Mr. Ulrich Maassen, airworthiness and quality policies, in parallel providing continued been designed and implemented Mr. Nico Housen. rules and regulations. engineering support for the E-3A to reliably and repeatedly fulfill the fleet. Therefore a small team of customer’s and users’ requirements “MSEG management and all of its MSEG is responsible for providing experienced consultants from for providing effective and efficient organic and contractor personnel engineering services and support for ALTRAN Technologies were brought software engineering products and are fully aware that the disciplined • E-3A aircraft on-board mission and in to provide guidance and support services. This encompasses all phases engineering of our products and mission sensor systems; for this project. As lead consultant of the engineering life cycle; from services is a prerequisite for the • pre- and post-mission support for MSEG during this time, Mr. requirements elicitation to product operational safety, suitability and systems; Michael Strauss states, “We have and service delivery, including post- effectiveness (OSS&E) of the E-3A • related on-site engineering been working hard as a team, civilian delivery support to our customer Component’s mission,” he says. facilities and test laboratories; and military experts from MSEG and for these products. The goal is to The next step for MSEG • engineering investigations and the consultants, and we have reached provide visibility into all aspects of towards the achievement of reviews. our goal. MSEG can be very proud of the engineering process.” OSS&E compliance is the effective having achieved the ISO certification Mr. Maassen emphasizes harmonization of MSEG internal With the introduction of ISO in their first attempt and within 18 the importance of disciplined processes with all MSEG external 9001 compliant processes, a new months from the project start – this engineering. “MSEG as a software interfaces, such as those to roles-based working approach was is an impressive result compared design organization aims to support NAEW&C Force Command, E-3A implemented. Under this roles-based to benchmark values from the the continuous airworthiness of the Component and Wings, NAMSA approach, the owner of MSEG is commercial market!” E-3A aircraft for its mission system. and NAPMA. The goal is to make the ITW Commander (IWC), who Consequently, the principles, rules, these interrelationships visible also fulfills the role of a customer Lt.Col. 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By Maj. “Super” Mário Cavaco dominated by fields and greenery houses centuries of history and are also reflected in the cuisine, such lapped by the country’s largest tradition. Roman in origin Ist century, as common stewed goat or lamb The area of the town of Óbidos is watershed, the lagoon of Óbidos, Óbidos is intrinsically linked to the and barbecued meats. Bundles of located on a hilltop, encircled by a well known for its natural heritage. fortifications built at that time. Very eggs and lampreys of Gaeiras and fortified wall, but divided between Banks covered by wild plant life near the town we find the ruins of Moorish are examples of regional the two parishes of São Pedro and make this lake the perfect habitat for the Roman city Eburobrittium. sweets. The pear is the region’s most Santa Maria within the municipality. numerous species of birds and fish, But in addition to its houses, famous fruit, mainly produced in the Óbidos remains a well-preserved giving an idyllic picture of natural walls and castle, Óbidos is now county parish of Usseira. Thanks to example of medieval architecture and beauty as a great tourist attraction. heritage alive and well-known to the excellence of its microclimate, its streets, squares, walls and castle The name Óbidos probably derives the Portuguese and many foreigners the region produces great wines are a popular tourist destination. from the Latin term ‘oppidum’, who visit the events organized here. such as well-known white wines and Once the wedding present of a meaning ‘citadel’ or ‘fortified city’. Medieval Market, Festive Opera, the Gaeiras Oiro of Óbidos. Of special queen, the preserved medieval town Roman occupation of the area Festival Internacional de Chocolate importance is the typical drink lying 100 kilometers north of Lisbon was confirmed by archaeological Óbidos, the Christmas Village and Ginginha. is without doubt one of Portugal’s excavations revealing the existence of Holy Week are just some of the Óbidos is undoubtedly one of most classic walled settlements, a Roman city (civitas) near the hilltop major events that attract thousands Portugal’s main attractions, not mostly rural, with approximately on which the village and castle were of people every year. Additionally only due to its architecture and vast 143 km2 and about 11,000 inhabitants. established. This Roman settlement the shops are piled high with local natural heritage, but also because of Walking the ramparts, visitors can is most certainly the mysterious handicrafts, while in spring the town its great cultural dynamism. For all enjoy views of windmills, vineyards Eburobrittium cited by Pliny the is ablaze with geraniums, morning these reasons, Óbidos and its castle and surrounding farmlands. In Elder as situated between Collipo glories and bougainvilleas. are one of the seven wonders of the residential area below, narrow (near present-day Leiria) and Olisipo In gastronomy Óbidos maintains Portugal. (Source www.obidos.pt cobblestone streets are lined with (Lisbon). Archeological surveys its traditions. Due to the proximity and www.portugalvirtual.pt) whitewashed houses sporting discovered the remains of a forum, of the sea and the lagoon of Óbidos, terracotta roofs. baths and other Roman structures the cuisine features many dishes This is a small county, one of the near the settlement. made with fish and shellfish. The rich oldest in the entire region, and it is The historical core of Óbidos green fields and traditional livestock 8 NATO Skywatch 29 July 2011 Air show 2011 in Belgium

Text and photos CMSgt. Ronny Aerts two days that attracted the visitors show in Beauvechain (Belgium) we who attended, more than 60,000 already knew that the visitors very On 6 and 7 July the Belgian SAR Air in total. On the days prior to the air much appreciated being able to ask Base in Koksijde held its international show the following teams arrived: any questions in their mother tongue air show. Koksijde is located on Victors (P28A), Saudi Hawks (Hawk), about the daily business of the the Belgian coast, very close to the Thunderbirds (F-16) and the Turkish AWACS mission. My three colleagues French border. Stars (NF-5), but also Belgian and and I, all from the Belgian NSU, Dutch Air Force military participants provided the visitors with promotion The air show has a rich history, plus military participants from the material such as the already well- which started in 1947, and since United Kingdom, Baby Blue and known and always popular E-3A 1980 it has used the term ‘open Team Iskry (TS-11). cutouts, posters and stickers. door, air show and defense days’. This event is also very famous for On the official first day of the We also received many questions its ‘scoops’, like the first landing of famous air show the Patrouille about our aircraft fleet and we also an American Air Force (USAF) B-1 de France (Alpha Jet) and the successfully countered the rumor bomber on Belgian (maybe also on Red Arrows (Hawk) arrived, who that an E-3A was flying over Antwerp European) territory, as well as the honestly also performed best. Their for some reason. We found out well-known first over-flight of the shows were very impressive, and that a lot of people know the plane, F-117. many visitors also came to Koksijde but they do not really know exactly to see the American Thunderbirds. what it is for. As they also had no This year too, there was a very The static display of the aircraft idea what the E-3A looks like from attractive program filled with mentioned above was also the the inside, they were able to gain highlights. That was especially the reason why so many visitors came to some idea of this by looking at the case because of the 65th birthday of this famous event. displayed pictures on the boards that the Belgian Air Force, 50 years of the our Component’s Public Affairs Office Heli SAR, 40 years of Alouette III and Unfortunately, the E-3A could not provided us with. The visitors would 35 years of the Sea King. Therefore be displayed at this air show due to have loved to see an E-3A aircraft in there were many planned events on the ongoing operations. Nevertheless reality, but they also understood that base, but also outside as the town the Belgian National Support Unit the ongoing operations are essential of Koksijde organized a birthday (NSU) decided to participate and and have first priority. concert with an over-fly of different to promote the E-3A Component So, after two days of hard work, planes from the Belgian Air Force. and its mission in support of the we can say that it was a very operations Afghan Assist (OAA) interesting air show and we think On the Belgian air base Koksijde and Unified Protector (OUP). From that the 60,000 visitors agree with there were plenty of activities on the previous participation at the air us.

New LWAF branch patch By CMSgt. Christian Vogel the inspection technicians down in Hangar I and on the airfield. With the introduction of the latest The patch itself displays the tasks PE, two branches of the Aircraft and tools used by the branch. We Servicing & Inspection Branch (AMS) see our ‘Sherlock Holmes’ -type E-3A Belgian Airbus and two F-16 Thunderbirds were merged into one. The former with a magnifying glass representing Aircraft Inspection Branch the inspection portion. A and the Flight Line ground cord, headset Maintenance Branch and shocks are were combined used during an to form the aircraft launch Aircraft or an aircraft Servicing & landing and Inspection parking. A Branch. warning Both horn is sections always Six Saudi Hawks (Hawk) had their used if the performing a spectacular air show own aircraft is patches, so towed. Last it was time to but not least create a new the important one displaying tools of a crew the work of the chief and the two sections and this aircraft technicians new branch. have to be shown: a The branch technicians are hammer, a screwdriver and an responsible to get the E-3As flying. oil can. All kinds of inspections are required Our special thanks to Mr. Martin prior to and after flight; all servicing “Ron” Hewson (AMS) and Branch Belgian C-130 actions and major inspections are Technician Mr. Ralf Meurer for their performed by the crew chiefs and great artistic work. Family special!

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Visit the Services Branch WSS IYA trip to Augustusburg Palace and web page for the latest program Seven Mountains with Rhine river information and upcoming MWA Information cruise. events August On Saturday, 6 August, 0830-2000, we will first travel to MWA card issuing office available. New Gym/ famous Augustusburg Palace and MWA cards are being issued in Price for Old Gym gardens, a Rococo masterpiece listed Bldg. 80 (Services Branch Accounting MWA There are as UNESCO World Heritage. From the Section), room 16. Office opening members still some former capital Bonn a cruise boat will hours: Monday-Thursday 0900-1130 €2.50/ open slots take us to beautiful Königswinter. & 1300-1500, Friday 0900-1130. A non-MWA available for You can visit the Drachenfels with its MWA card costs €60 for everyone for members €3.50. the usage of the castles from different periods and a period of twelve months – payment New/Old Gym. enjoy the spectacular view of the only in cash. As a MWA Card holder The E-3A Club If interested, Rhine valley and Seven Mountains. you will receive a 30% discount on is equipped to please contact the Take the historic train up and down all food/beverage items purchased cater for all special Sports Department, the hill or hike. Afterwards you may at the E-3A Club and Rotodome, and functions, official ext. 4946. want to explore the big Sea Life also on participation in all MWA dinners, conferences, Aquarium with its 360° glass tunnel programs on base. You will also meetings, etc., on a limited Fitness classes and giant panoramic windows to receive the food services newsletter basis. Please contact Mr. Peeters, Come along and try out one of watch sharks, rays, green turtles, and the weekly Rotodome menu per ext. 4990, to arrange details. the many fitness classes offered at seahorses, star fish and many more email, if you wish. the Sports Department. See schedule marine inhabitants. Our luxury bus The Kegelbahn, located in Bldg. on the Sports Department WSS Page. departs from the parking lot outside Shopping cards 60, is open for use on a rental basis. the front gate. Cost is €39 for ages 14 All Component members and Please ask the Food Activity Manager Closure of the New Gym’s main and up, €30 for ages 4 to 13 and €21 dependants with an ID card for a free slot. hall for ages 3 and under. With your valid expiration date in 2013/2014 are Closure of the New Gym’s main MWA card pay only €27 for ages reminded to pick up their shopping Sports Department hall (left side). Effective immediately 14 and up, €22 for ages 4 to 13 and cards in August 2011. Component Opening hours: Monday-Friday and until further notice, the left side €15 for ages 3 and under including personnel that have not yet picked 0600-2100, on weekends 0800-2000. of the New Gym’s main hall is closed cruise ticket and guided tour at up their shopping cards from the first due to a water leakage (rain seeping Augustusburg Palace. two phases, please do so as soon as No Sports staff available at the through the roof/ceiling). Therefore, possible. The shopping card is being New Gym from Monday-Thursday team sports requiring the entire IYA fall soccer season for boys and girls issued free of charge at Bldg. 80, after 1700, Friday after 1430 and at hall will either have to cancel their born between 1997 and 2008. room 13, opening hours are weekends. scheduled games or use just the right Children and teenagers of all Monday-Friday, 0900-1130. side of the main hall, which is still nationalities are invited to learn and Patrons wishing to check out usable and separated with the room play this sport together. The season Food Services System equipment need to do so before divider. will be full of fun-filled and exciting Point of contact is Mr. René Peeters, the above-mentioned times. Roof/ceiling repair work will games and tournaments. Cost is €50 ext. 4990 or email to Management apologizes for this commence in due course. Should the per player, with your valid MWA [email protected] inconvenience. rain subside and the safety conditions card pay only €35. Fees include improve, the entire hall will be participation award. Registration Rotodome All Component personnel are re-opened again on a case by case from 1 to 26 August. Opening hours: Monday-Friday authorized to utilize the sports basis. Therefore teams already having 0600-1900 serving breakfast, lunch facilities free of charge. However, reserved hours should be in close 18-19 August: Military soccer and dinner along with a fast food line participation in fitness classes with contact with the Sports Department, tournament at Brunssum’s Slag Heap (i.e. pizza, hamburgers, etc.). instructor, i.e. spinning, aerobics, ext. 4946 for updated information. sports complex. dance classes, etc. is restricted to The German National team and E-3A Club personnel in possession of a valid International Library German delegation along with Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, MWA membership card. Dependants Operating hours 1100-1500, several sections from JFC Brunssum Thursday & Friday, 1100-2200, are required to be in possession of a Monday through Friday in Bldg. 96. will host the world’s greatest military Wednesday 1100-1600 (The Red Lion valid membership card to utilize the soccer tournament at Brunsum’s Slag Bar will open earlier at 1600 for your Gym. Daily checks will be conducted. International Youth Activities Heap sports complex. Come watch convenience). Information and registration at the competition, or better yet, put Swimming pool season the IYA Office in Bldg. 95, ext. 4954/ together a team and join the fun! On Coffee & cake (€3.55), toasties, Monday-Friday: 4955. 18 August there will be a tournament sandwiches and ‘bockwurst with 1100-1300 lap swimming only, from for international delegation teams salad’ are served every day as of 1100. 1300-1900 public swimming. IYA summer break trips to big and later that day for women. On Coffee-to-go is also available. amusement parks offering a huge Friday two tournaments will start, Saturday-Sunday: variety of playgrounds, shows, rides and one for ‘oldies’ (over the age of 30) Goulash soup and/or chili con 1100-1900 public swimming. attractions for children of different age and for ‘youngsters’ (under 30). On carne with bread are also available groups: both days we have entertainment for from 1100-1330. 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