Exercise Magic Venture 09 See Article on Page 8

Volume 25, No. 2 NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen 30 January 2009 Exercise Magic Venture 09 See article on page 8

Training prepares Component for Crew Chief Dan Saulnier marshals an AWACS aircraft into the parking spot of Deployed NATO Response Operating Base Trapani on 9 January. In total three aircraft were deployed. Force operations Photo MSgt. Chris Braun

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Early in the morning on 20 January, NATO 19 took off from Geilenkirchen heading for Melsbroek in Belgian to pick up a very distinguished passenger, the Belgian Minister of Defence, Mr. Pieter de Crem.

In Melsbroek Component Commander Maj. Gen. Stephen Schmidt welcomed the Minister, and they boarded the AWACS together. The program for the flight was perfectly put together and allowed the international crew to demonstrate the capabilities of the most modern airborne Battle Management platform in the world.

“It was a busy and very successful flight. Right after the air-to-air refuelling we were controlling a two-versus-two in Belgian airspace. The exchange of data with Link 16 and Link 11 also demonstrated to the Minister that besides detecting objects in the air, the E-3A has an excellent ability to detect objects on the sea, and this enables close cooperation with the Navy” explained Tactical Director Maj. Emmanuel de Craene.

During the flight Maj. Gen. Schmidt provided the After the E-3A flight the Minister met with the Minister with a Component overview briefing, and Belgian Component members in their NSU. the Minister also took the opportunity to sit next “The Minister was very impressed by the NATO to some of the Belgian crewmembers and gain an Mid-Term system and the capabilities of the AWACS. Photos MSgt. Chris Braun insight into their various duties. The guest book He also highlighted the international crew and their signing and the lunch also took place at 30,000 feet professional teamwork,” said Maj. de Craene. altitude, and after a couple of ‘touch and goes’ the After the flight the Minister gave an official the Component’s history that a Belgian Minister aircraft landed in Geilenkirchen and the Minister speech at the Belgian NSU, where he also took the of Defence has paid a visit to the Component. disembarked here. opportunity to meet and talk with Belgian military The visit was very important for us because we and civilian members of the Component. are a small community here on base, with only Component Commander Maj. Gen. Stephen Schmidt 50 military and 40 civilian Belgian Component presents a 25th Anniversary AWACS model to the “It is the first time ever that a Belgian Minister members. Nevertheless, as we are directly involved Belgian Minister of Defence, Mr. Pieter de Crem. of Defence has flown in NATO operations our community here is also onboard the E‑3A, and very important to the Belgian Minister of Defence,” only the second time in said Maj. de Craene.

Vacancy announcement Applications are invited for the following post: Laboratory technician, AGK SMS 0330, Advertisement Number 08031, NATO Grade B-3, assigned to the Laboratory Branch, Medical Squadron, Base Support Wing. This post is due to be filled as soon as possible. Closing date: 2 March 2009. For further details, please visit the Component Information Portal (WISE) under Headquarters, PEC, Recruitment/Services Section or review the advertisement posted in Building 8. Note: Only applications of qualified personnel will be considered.

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Special Operations Commander visits Component

Text and photo Capt. Richard Komurek

Maj. Gen. (retired) Gary Harrell, who retired from the U.S. Army after serving as the Deputy Chief of Operations at Joint Force Command Headquarters in Brunssum, The Netherlands, visited the Component on 16 January as a guest speaker for a leadership forum event.

Maj. Gen. Harrell spent a significant portion of his U.S. Army career as a leader of Special Operations Forces, and spoke to Component members about his leadership experiences during wartime operations in Somalia and Afghanistan. He spoke in detail about the type of leadership that is required to lead troops into deadly conflict and spoke about his personal experience as one of the commanders of the 1993 U.S. Army operation in Somalia, which was later made famous by the 2001 film Black Hawk Down. On 3 October, 1993, Lt. Col. Harrell helped lead the famous relief mission in Mogadishu which turned into a firefight where two UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters were shot down and 18 U.S. servicemen were killed.

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By SMSgt. Johan Hijmenberg the lead of Lt. Col. Ivar Rismo, the location of the tent city had to be Under the lead of Force Element discussed. “While MSgt. Ben Franken Commander Col. Reinhard Mack, put up the first tents the following Base Support Wing Commander, day with Italian support, I, together 157 E-3A Component members with CMSgt. Giuliano De Michele, participated in the deployed started to install fibre cables for phase of Exercise Magic Venture NATO Secret (NS) connectivity (MV) from 14 till 23 January. and copper cables for telephone Forward Operating Base Trapani, connection to the outside world,” Sicily, Italy functioned as the says Mr. Rijpkema. Deployed Operating Base (DOB) during the exercise, which On Wednesday the tents were simulated a contribution to a ready for use, tables and chairs were wider NATO Response Force in place, the telephone cables rolled (NRF) operation in the Western out and the NS connectivity tested. Mediterranean, in support of a “By Friday all the Communication UN resolution. Information Systems (CIS) were installed and tested, and newly arrived Although the aircraft and personnel CIS personnel were trained because were actually located at our well- this was the first time that they were known FOB Trapani, the mindset operating out of a tent city.” for the exercise was established in the intelligence briefings where “Communications are the most Sicily was renamed as ‘Magilia’ and vital aspect, not only for the DOB mainland Italy as ‘Ionia’. The training but also at the Main Operating Base scenario involved a smaller country here in Geilenkirchen,” says Battle – Magilia – defending itself against Staff Coordinator Maj. Peter Jaeggi. the larger mainland – Ionia. Exercise When the warning order for the Magic Venture was designed to help exercise arrived on Friday, 9 January, prepare the E-3A Component for any the Battle Staff was fully activated. future NRF operation. Everyone had “The Battle Staff is responsible for the to act as if the situation were real, so command and control process,” he coordination skills were essential. says. “During the preparation phase we make sure that all Wing Control The exercise was conducted in four Centers are up and running and do phases: preparation, deployment, further coordination where needed.” execution and redeployment. On Monday, 12 January the first group The Battle Staff also ensures that of people flew with the TCA to communications are forwarded FOB Trapani to carry out the initial quickly, upwards and downwards. preparations on site. “That day we “I emphasized how important it is received a call that we had to go on that information comes through to The Battle Staff page on WISE is Operations Order and Deployment short notice to install all necessary leadership. It is essential that our an important tool, too. “The WISE Order, which is a task of the communication equipment and leadership is informed and that they is accessible to everyone. The Battle Operational Planning Group. wiring for the exercise,” says Mr. can give directions. To achieve this Staff admin personnel and the Meindert Rijpkema, Unit Chief, we use all available communication Information Management Cell are The deployment phase commenced Network Domain Section. But in resources, such as email, telephone key players in this.” The Battle Staff when the first personnel and the first action after arrival, under and Blackberry.” doesn’t produce the E-3A Component equipment departed from Main

operational capabilities are evaluated Cell perspective, but they can also Interview by a TACEVAL. Our capability to deploy pass on their own experience, and on short notice is evaluated by NATO last but not least they return to their The Exercise Magic Venture once every 6 years. In 2010 we have to unit with lessons identified and a evaluation team was led by demonstrate this capability during a better understanding of the way the Lt. Col. Peter de Bie, Chief of Preparation and Departure TACEVAL. Component operates. Planning and Performance This MV Exercise was an internal Division at NATO Airborne Force exercise to verify our capability Q: How was the co-operation between Early Warning & Control Force to effectively deploy within the NRF detachment and evaluation team? Any Command, SHAPE, Belgium. He timelines and prepare for the NATO conflicts? is responsible for the oversight, Evaluation. review and inspection of all The relationship between the areas of the NAEW&C Force. The Q: How many evaluators were on the Detachment and the Team was editor of ‘NATO Skywatch’ had an team? Were they only from FC/E-3A excellent. Regular meetings between exclusive interview with him. Component, or from other units also? Distaff and Detachment leadership took place to ensure that maximum Q: Why did Force Command initiate A: The team consisted in total of experience was gained and that Exercise Magic Venture? 28 persons, primarily from FC and the scenario was adapted to ensure the E-3D Component. The majority maximum training during this A: Magic Venture (MV) 01-09 was of them deployed to FOB Trapani short period. At the execution level, initiated as a preparation exercise to observe the Deployed Operating my team provides advice after to verify our readiness for the Base (DOB) operations. I firmly events. When necessary, with the standing NATO Response Force (NRF) believe that the Force as a whole lessons identified earlier still fresh commitment. The Force has a standing gains experience by using personnel in mind, we replay the incident NRF commitment involving both from both Components. Not only later in the scenario. These lessons Lt. Col. Peter de Bie Components. Once every 3 years our can they observe from the White are all contained in the report as 30 January 2009 NATO Skywatch 9 Exercise Magic Venture 09: Training prepares Component for NATO Response Force operations

base seem to realize that this exercise “Probably we will operate out could be the last rehearsal for a real of temporary facilities when we Operations during Exercise Magic Venture were world operation, if tasked to do so deploy. That’s why a tent city was done out of tents. Photo MSgt. Chris Braun by higher headquarters and after set up. Also, personnel had to political approval.” include their flak jackets in their personal equipment. Weapons and phase were filled with briefings and Col. Van Happen emphasized ammunition were bulk shipped.” final reminders about how to handle the extreme importance of these certain situations. exercises. “Every day we are occupied The exercise provided valuable with our operations, the modification lessons learned. “The exercise was all When you think of Sicily, you think program and training efforts. It is worthwhile,” says Col. Van Happen. solely of sunshine. But the last two easy to neglect exercises and consider “Not only for the E-3A Component weeks were completely different, as them as a burden.” When the but also for NATO and the nations it rained most of the time. “At one Warning Order was implemented involved. In the coming weeks we time the rainwater on the ground the E-3A Component showed its will focus on command and control was flowing through the tents,” says flexibility within its flying operations. arrangements, plans and procedures Force Element Commander Col. “To send aircraft to the DOB we for DOB operations, and accurate Mack. “We didn’t use the buildings had to cancel local training sorties reporting.” available at FOB Trapani but operated that were already planned. This also out of tents. It was a completely new showed again the importance of our Col. Van Happen saved his final experience, and a necessary one for TCAs when we have to deploy and to comment for the personnel of the any future operations.” accomplish these kinds of operations. E-3A Component: “A job well done!” We couldn’t have done it without The detachment and some of them.” the FOB personnel enhanced their During the processing cycle abilities to operate effectively during To the greatest possible extent at Flight Booking all necessary a variety of simulated high-intensity Exercise MV was tailored and equipment and paperwork multi-threat environments, primary focused on a real world deployment. requirements were closely system failures and short-notice examined. changes in taskings. Simulated Photo Andrea Hohenforst mortar and sniper attacks, intruders, suspicious packages, and many more incidents were among the challenges coped with by the detachment. “Despite the pouring rain the morale and motivation were great,” says Col. Mack. “A Force Element to be proud of.”

Just as the morale and motivation at the DOB were immense, they were also tremendous at the MOB. “The Operating Base Geilenkirchen and level of commitment was extremely ended with the departure of the high,” says Battle Staff Director Col. last deploying aircraft. The Advon Ton van Happen, Deputy Commander crew arrived at the DOB on 14 of the E-3A Component. “The positive and 15 January, and the rest of the attitude, the proactive approach detachment landed one day after. and the enthusiasm of all persons The last days of the deployment involved were perceptible. People on

observations and recommendations always an extra burden to undertake certain period of time out of a tent the wheel. At both components the and become available to the whole such an exercise. However, this city until other facilities are available. lessons identified in the past are Component and not only to those exercise proved that operating from To their credit the Detachment quickly forgotten. However, this is who deployed for this event. a DOB brings extra challenges when adapted quickly to this environment understandable in view of the quick compared to operating from an and adjusted their procedures. It rotation of personnel. We do see on Q: Why is the exercise not rated? FOB. For example, the Combined was a challenge for all and required a weekly basis that both Components Only lessons learned are identified? Facility could not be used and the a lot of initiative and effort to be are able to deploy to a different Detachment not only had to deal able to conduct live operations. location. However, deploying A: This exercise was a verification with real weather conditions (heavy Exercise play included several and sustaining operations as a and training exercise, not a full-scale rain, etc) but were also required to incidents in the areas of Operations, Detachment at a remote location is a evaluation. As Team Leader build a structure to operate from. Logistics, Communications and totally different story. Our standing I will provide the Component with Force Protection. Personnel were NRF commitment requires us to a report including observations and Q: Operations were conducted from not only observed adhering to their be ready for these operations, and recommendations. The Component a tent city. Was that directed by Force ICCS and Individual Deployment we conduct these types of exercises leadership will be debriefed on Command? And if so, why? Did the Training practices, but also to their to ensure that we are ready when lessons identified. detachment cope with this situation operational knowledge and their called upon to do so. Until now quickly? capability to obtain reachback from deployments have been performed Q: What was the overall impression? GK. by the individual Components only. A: Force Command did direct that In the near future, however, this A: I have been doing these types of the Operations be conducted from Q: Any other issues that you want to will change to a dual Component exercises for 5½ years and I can say a tent city. This was to simulate mention? Detachment. A series of exercises that the attitude and commitment operations from a DOB during NRF is being planned to prepare both of all involved, both at GK and at the Operations. There is no guarantee A: After 5½ years of orchestrating Components for this new challenge, DOB Trapani, was the best I have that existing facilities can be used the Magic Venture exercises I have in which an evaluation will be carried seen from the Component. With all when we are out of area, and it noticed that with each new serial of out by the CC AIR NORTH TACEVAL of our existing commitments it is may be necessary to operate for a these exercises we tend to reinvent Team in the late spring of 2010. 10 NATO Skywatch 30 January 2009

Upcoming events New German traffic Free concert by Virginia Coalition (Rock Show) Friday, 30 January, 1930 at Club fines and regulations 13, JFC HQ Brunssum. Doors open at 1900, open to all JFC Brunssum, By Legal Office Here is an overview of the most important changes: USAG Schinnen and Geilenkirchen AB personnel and their families and As of 1 February, Germany guests. For more information please is implementing new fines for Traffic offence Current Fine as from call 0031-45-526-2626. driving offences and it is not fine (Euros) 01.02.2009 Additional medical back fitness getting cheaper. The German (Euros) class at the Sports Department government has raised the prices Due to the tremendous success for those traffic offences that of the back fitness class, Mrs Irina have been identified as the main • Inappropriate Speed 50 100 Geliev-Sowa will offer a second class cause for accidents. Parking • Failure to keep on the 40 80 on Thursday afternoons. Started on offences or on the spot fines right lane 22 January Irina will teach a further are not affected. • Motorway offences (U-turn, 40-150 70-200 class from 1500-1600 in the New Additionally German law now Reversing, failure to give way) Gym’s Multi-Purpose-Room. Come sets ‘zero limit’ on alcohol for • Failure to keep safe distance 40-250 75-400 and join in the fun and do something drivers younger than 21. to the vehicle in front for your well being. For more These drivers will be subject • Speeding offence 50-425 80-760 information, please contact to a €250 fine and will have two (within built-up areas) Mrs Geliev-Sowa at ext. 4633. penalty points with the German • Speeding offence 40-375 70-600 authorities. In addition, if the (outside Built-up areas) Latin Dance Aerobics. perpetrator is operating a vehicle • Level crossing offences 50-450 80-700 Starting 5 February, every holding a USAREUR license, he • Dangerous overtaking 40-125 80-250 Thursday for a nine week trial period, will be subject to a driving ban • Failure to give way 50 100 from 1100 to 1200 at the Sports of 30 days for a first offence, • Driving under the influence 250 first offence 500 Department New Gym. Free of 60 days for a second and 90 days of alcohol or drugs 500 second offence 1000 charge. Latin aerobic dance combines for a third offence. 750 third offence 1500 exercise and dance movements into For drivers above 21, the legal • Failure to stop at a red 50-200 90-360 routines that are performed to South limit remains at 0,5 per-mill traffic light American music. Have lots of fun and blood alcohol level or respective • Illegal motor racing 200 organizer 500 get fit at the same time! Interested? 0.3 per-mill if there are signs that 150 participant 400 Please send the Instructor, Mrs Ranes, the driver is unfit to drive • Operating a motor vehicle 50-150 80-270 an email to register. jranes@e3a. or causes an accident. in a defective condition nato.int . Classes will begin with a minimum participation of 10 people.

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JFC HQ Alliance Component member Theatre presents The theatre is located in Building #406, competes for Miss Norway title JFC HQ Brunssum, the Netherlands. Doors open 30 minutes prior to film start. Admission for ‘Miss’ contest just involves smiling, being good-looking adults is €4, and pushing yourself into the spotlight, and that only silly, and for naive girls sign up for this. But that’s not the case; it takes children more than beauty, since the competition also includes (11 and various interviews. All the competitors are intelligent and under) amazing women,” Karoline Samuelsen made clear. is €2.

On Friday, 30 January she has to clear the next hurdle when she flies to Oslo, where the contestants have to successfully take part in several photo shoots and interviews while being observed by the judges’ strict eyes. Fortunately, it is not only the judges’ opinion that is relevant, as two thirds of the decision is made by the public through Internet and SMS votes. But as she does not live in Norway her community of fans and supporters may not be as big as the support for local girls. So she especially wants Component members to support her by voting for her. Punisher: War Zone (R) “And why do you think Karoline deserves support?” I ask Friday, 30 January, 1930 Jacqueline Smeets, Karoline’s friend and NATEX employee. Ray Stevenson, “Well, she has stayed herself and is still down-to-earth. Dominic West Strangely it often happens that girls become superficial and arrogant when they sign up for a ‘Miss’ contest, because they start thinking they’re more privileged than others. But Karoline is happy with the way she lives. So I think her Transporter 3 (PG-13) attitude is worthwhile and should be supported,” she said. Saturday, 31 January, Karoline Samuelsen has already obtained 1600 Photo courtesyPhoto Samuelsen Karoline encouragement from Component members, but it is Jason Statham, Text and photo A1C Nick Baderschneider important for this to continue. “I greatly appreciate Natalya Rudakova the support I’ve received so far from the community, Everybody knows her: Karoline, the pretty girl from especially from all my colleagues and my boss, who is very checkout counter no. 3 in the NATEX grocery store. understanding when I have appointments during working Like other dependants, she takes the opportunity hours. So I really hope they’ll keep on supporting me in to earn some money for her studies by working as the way they have so far,” Karoline said. My Best Friend’s a cashier for NATEX. Girl (R) If she succeeds, NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen will Saturday, 31 January, But there’s something many people don’t know about probably be the first military Component in the world 1900 her. Karoline registered as a contestant in the competition to have a ‘Miss’ contest winner onboard. No actors mentioned for Miss Norway 2009 and put up a really good show so far. More than 1,600 young girls from Norway made Internet Support Karoline Samuelsen by joining the groups: applications, trying to convince the judges that they’re the ‘Karoline Samuelsen for Frøken Norge’ on www. one to be chosen. After several rounds only the best 24, facebook.com or ‘Karoline wordt Miss Noorwegen including Karoline, have made it to the semi‑finals. 2009’ on www.hyves.net Australia (PG-13) There you find all relating information and links Friday, 6 February, 1930 “There are many pretty and smart girls so this is not about voting for Karoline. Hugh Jackman, going to be an easy competition. Many people think a Nicole Kidman

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IDH, Officers’, Frisbee and Sentry International Youth Activities Clubs now on the BASS LAN MWA Information (SWPY/4954/5) System. Menu information under February Registration and further Public Folders/Base Support information at the IYA Office Wing/Services Squadron/Clubs Frisbee Club finished, the in Bldg 95, ext. 4955. or IDH. Also, check out the (SWPN/ details will Services Squadron web page for 4994) be advertised Swimming courses for beginners programme information and Lunch on our and advanced beginners upcoming events. ‘buffet- Component The IYA offers swimming classes style’ menu, information for children aged 5 and older at the E-3A Component Clubs lunch specials web page. We Hallenbad Geilenkirchen on Tuesdays Sunday brunch will alternate and restaurant will also offer and Thursdays, 1645 to 1745. The between Officers’/Frisbee Clubs. specials can be little rolls made program is organized according Members from both clubs are eligible found on Frisbee from pizza dough to the standards of the German to attend. Brunch prices members Club Wise page. with herb butter or Lifesaving Organization DLRG. Our €10.70, guests €13, children 4-12 Lunchtime specials of garlic mayonnaise. certified instructors speak English years half price. Reservations should the week in addition to the Take advantage of our new and German, and work with the be made NLT 1200 on the Friday regular buffet are: Salad Bar, various types of freshly children in groups according to the before, Club cards are required. Every Monday: Bratwurst, NEW prepared salads available at student’s individual skill level. Cost For additional information, please ‘Frikandel Spezial’ or pasta special of a reasonable price. for 12 lessons is €50. contact the Officers’ Club, ext. 4990, the week. Do you need support for or the Frisbee Club, ext. 4994. Every Tuesday: ‘Frisbee Burger’ conferences or meetings? The Sentry Baseball season 01 Officers’ Club family brunch. or pasta special of the week. Club can assist with coffee, soft The 2009 Baseball season is Frisbee Club closed. Every Wednesday: Mussels or pasta drinks, half rolls or freshly prepared coming up. The following leagues 08 Frisbee Club brunch. Officers’ special of the week. muffins. For more information, will be offered to all international Club closed. Every Thursday: NEW! Homemade please contact the Sentry Club Component children: Pre T-Ball for 15 Officers’ Club Norwegian style schnitzel or pasta special of the week. management. ages 4-5, T-Ball for ages 6-7, Coach lunch. Frisbee Club closed. Every Friday: NEW! Steak, fish special Need supplies for a party? The Sentry Pitch for ages 8-9, Majors for ages 22 Both clubs closed due to or pasta special. Club is your stop for Warsteiner Beer 10-12, and Juniors for ages 13-15. The Carnival. Every Monday and Friday steak in 30 ltr and 50 ltr containers, various program is building up baseball skills night (normal restaurant times) soft drinks in 1 ltr bottles and tables, continually. Our youngest players hit Officers’ Club (SWPO/4990) - steak dinner only, reservations benches and other items to help in the ball from a ‘T’. At the next level the Operating hours bar Monday- required. organising your party. Please be sure to coach pitches the ball. In Major league Friday 1100-2100; restaurant order in advance as certain items (e.g. the players finally pitch themselves. Monday-Friday 1130-1330; Sunday 02, 09, 16 Country Line Dance, tables, benches, beer wagons, etc.) must We are especially waiting for 1100-1400 (alternating with the at 1930. be ordered from the supplier. all you European children to take Frisbee Club). Reservations are 03 Skat, 1800-2300. In addition to our souvenir items, the unique opportunity to play required for Sunday brunch by 1200 08 Sunday brunch. Reservation we also offer some very nice items of these traditional North American on the Friday before. Club cards required. our 25th Anniversary: T-Shirt child sports together with the Canadian required when using the Frisbee Club 12 International Wives Club: €4, T-Shirt adult €4, textile patch €3, and American children here in our (ext. 4994). Lunch at the Officers’ Norwegian Night, 1900. wrist watch €55, art print of AWACS international community. Fee for Club Monday through Thursday; 10, 24 Bingo, 1900-2230. anniversary aircraft €7 (signed by the season is €40 per child, including A la Carte menu served, a vegetarian 19 Carnival - Altweiber Fastnacht. Artist €12). shirt, ball cap and participation menu also available, Friday buffet Club opens at 1400. award. Registration from 2 to style lunch. 20 Club closed. Additional information on any of the 27 February. Throughout the month membership 23 Club closed due to Component above can be obtained from the Sentry appreciation. One time each month holiday (Carnival Monday). Club Manager, ext. 4996. Spring soccer season for each Officers’ Club member, buy The IYA is offering Spring Soccer one drink of your choice and get an Sentry Club (SWPJ/4997) Sports Department (SWPT/4946) again for boys and girls born equivalent drink of your choice free Changed operating hours for 02 Indoor soccer tournament. between 1994 and 2005. Children of charge, Club cards required. February: Invitational tournament start and teenagers of all nationalities Tuesdays 1700-1800 Happy registration. are invited to learn and play this Hour, free snacks available; Fridays 19 Altweiber Fastnacht (‘Old 06 Badminton tournament. sport together. The season will be 1430-1700 Happy Hour, free snacks Women’ Carnival celebration). Deadline registration. full of fun-filled and exciting games available. Celebration starts at 1400 at the 11 Badminton tournament. and tournaments. Cost is €25 per Officers’ Club participation in Frisbee Frisbee Club. The Sentry Club will Old Gym, one-day event. player, including participation award. Club events: During Frisbee Club close at 1400. 26 Monthly Ssorts event. Registration from 2 to 27 February. opening hours, Officers’ Club members 23 Sentry Club closed due to 27 International invitational are eligible to utilize the Frisbee Club for Component Holiday (Carnival basketball tournament. Start Winter break program breakfast, dinner and Sunday brunch Monday). registration. From 24 to 27 February the IYA (on an alternating basis between the 28 International invitational handball is organizing a four-day session Frisbee and Officers’ Clubs). Club cards Effective January 2009, we will tournament. New Gym 0900- for children aged 6 and older with required when Officers’ Club members have a new room available. The 1800. activities from 0930 to 1630. The are using the Frisbee Club. ‘Q&Q Corner’ is located next to the children can be dropped off at 0800, Cancellations for Officers’ Club designated smoking area and can Opening hours: Monday to Friday: and picked up no later than 1730. events will be accepted up to two hold approximately 25 people. Ideal 0600-2200, Saturday and Sunday The program offers fun games, arts days prior to the event on ext. 4990. for meetings, conferences, breakfast 0600-2200. & crafts, sports, free play, special After this time, a cancellation fee of or other small events. projects and movies. Cost is €55 for €5 per person must be charged for In addition to the daily special, the International Pre-school one child, €110 for two children, and non-excused absences. Sentry Club will also offer a weekend (SWPS/4957) €137,50 for three or more children, Visit the Officers’ Club Web Page special, which will include a soup or 12 Valentine’s Day activities including field trip to Kinderstad on the Component Information dessert as well as the main course. The with children. Indoor Playpark on Tuesday and Portal, through Base Support Wing, weekend special will be advertised in the 19 Carnival Party with ALL children lunch on Friday. Services Squadron, Clubs, for the latest Sentry Club and also on the Component (afternoon class also). information. information web page. Early dismissal 1111 hrs. Trip to Kinderstad Indoor Playpark 06 No lunch due to special function. Last Pizza Order at 1830, Monday- 20 No school in the afternoon. On 24 February the IYA is offering 16-19 Fish special during lunchtime. 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