SHAPE Community Life February 2021

THE FIRST GREEK NMR

SPACE AS WARFARE DOMAIN

NEW IDEAS FOR NATO 2030

EDITOR’s Letter

ave you ever felt the”overchoice” effect? It is a concept in psychology usually related to consumers and retailers: having too many options may eventually decrease the Hmotivation to select one, and even the satisfaction made after said decision. However, other theories suggest just the opposite. In daily life, with the wide range of options that we have, sometimes it is just “too much”. It is incredible the number of choices to make from the moment that we wake up: food to eat, clothes to wear, films to watch, products to buy, etc. These are decisions to make that could show positive or negative impact on us depending on how we are or how we feel at that moment, and most of them are made in an unconscious way, as it is part of a routine. The results of “overchoice” or “choice overload”, both terms introduced by Alvin Toffler in the 1970 Future Shock book could, in some occasions, adversely result in pressure, dissatisfaction or confusion. But how something that could be so positive could turn into overwhelming? That is the key to the multiple-choice lifestyle that we have. We should learn how to return to simplicity and basics. Make it simple and easy for yourself when exploring and looking at possibilities during the month of February!

María José Tezanos Bustamante Community Event & Communication Management SHAPE Morale & Welfare Branch

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www.shape2day.com SCL 1 CONTENTS FEBRUARY 2021

COMMUNITY NEWS 3 IWIS and the Italian Community in support of charity 4 SHAPE Toastmasters 6 Our Lady of Loreto and Aviation

MILITARY NEWS 8 NATO Secretary General discusses “New Ideas for NATO 2030” with students and young leaders 10 The Greek Destroyer that refused to die 13 Keep Your Eye Open 14 Legal News!

SHAPE LIFE 16 SHAPE International Band 18 Developing Healthy Habits in 2021 22 From SHAPE With Love 23 Motivate Yourself! 25 World Children’s Day 26 Meet Our Newest SHAPE Travel Group Volunteers 28 Virtue and Ethics in Ancient Greek Philosophy 30 Libraries: Beyond Just Books! 33 Lichtensteing Exhibition in Mons: EXTENDED 34 HARDCOVER: Book Review - Capital in the XXI Century 36 My Heart is Happier and Healthy

SPORTS & FITNESS 38 The Sporting Life 8

TRAVEL 40 MARDİN: City of Diversity

MORALE & WELFARE 45 SHAPE International Library - SHAPE Arts & Crafts 46 Rationed Items Store - SHAPE Language Centre 47 SHAPE Sports & Fitness 48 Pizza Bowl - Rendez-Vous - Silver Spoon Menu

SHAPE AGENDA 49 Dates for your Diaries 50 Ongoing 16 51 SHAPE Travel Group 52 Forum and Puzzles

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2 SCL Community News IWIS and the Italian Community in support of charity By Paola Pacioni - IWIS President

his year due to the Pandemic, we weren’t able to organize the traditional “Italian TChristmas Market”, held every year in SHAPE, from which we were always able to do some charity for different associations. Even though this year the holiday spirit was different, Christmas is always the mostly awaited nativity, the Italian women in SHAPE (IWIS) wanted to contribute to the bring up the atmosphere! Therefore we decided to support a wonderful initiative, by purchasing a traditional Italian sweets, Panettone, and donate the all the profit to “Il nostro focolare ONLUS”.

This association, founded in May 2007, was born thanks to the will of some parents and friends of disabled children. Due to the pandemic, they couldn’t achieve all the projects they had plan to carry out during the ye a r. The initiative was a great success! The Italian community in SHAPE, and not only, has shown a great heart in supporting the cause. I would like to thank whoever helped to achieve this amazing goal in supporting the association, as well as the Italian Military Representative at SHAPE.

Thank you for making us live and experience the Christmas Spirit once again this year, even during this difficult time!!

www.shape2day.com SCL 3 SHAPE Toastmasters Looking for Talent!

Do you want to speak with more confidence? How often can you tell your friends? "I'm off to an international Zoom meeting."

By SHAPE International Toastmasters Club

s Toastmasters, we learn to prepare and There will be prepared speeches and improvised deliver the speeches in our lives! We learn speech evaluations delivered by SHAPE Aessential skills, how to inform, persuade, Toastmasters. actuate and entertain an audience. Do you want to be part of this special event? Few people are born with a natural talent for Join us in the audience by sending an email to speaking well, most learn the skills through hard [email protected] work, dedication, and time. But, with the right In return you’ll receive an online Zoom link! encouragement, environment, and opportunities, we can become better communicators and If you want to make a step-change in your leaders. Together, we help each other to grow in performance, at work or in life, visit SHAPE confidence, we hone our skills and make future International Toastmasters online Zoom club performances compelling. We may never reach meetings every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month. perfection, but if we keep climbing, we can reach For more information, please send an email to our personal peak! But there is no shortcut, [email protected] climbing that mountain is hard work. You can follow us on Facebook and Every spring, Toastmasters all over the world receive information about each meeting: organise speech contests. This year, the SHAPE https://www.facebook.com/shapetoastmasters International Toastmasters are organising their Club speech contest, online for the first time, planned for Tuesday 23rd February. Virtual doors Stay Healthy, Stay Active, Stay Busy, open from 18:30 hours and the contest starts at 19:00 hours (Belgian times). Stay Happy!

tScreenshot from our last club meet- ing on 26 Jan 21

4 SCL Toastmaster’s Expansion Through Adversity

By James Hsiau - assigned to the SHAPE Clinic

ith 2020 finally behind us, people are looking for new opportunities even amidst the Wongoing pandemic. When I was deployed to Afghanistan during my first NATO assignment in 2013, there were limited off-duty activities. The newly chartered Toastmasters club was a welcome addition as I had never participated in a meeting before. The mission to provide members with a supportive and positive learning experience to develop communication and leadership skills greatly enhances our military capabilities. That is why I continued to be a Toastmasters member at future duty stations in South Korea, Oklahoma and now at SHAPE. I have yet to meet my fellow SHAPE Toastmasters in person but online meetings are the next best thing which allows us to extend our interactions. Even though we have been virtual for almost a year, new advances have taken place where members from across the globe can also participate with our small club. James Hsiau The first meeting of the year, we had a four club event spanning three continents. This was definitely not possible prior to the current crisis. Our horizons have been broadened due to people willing to step out of their comfort zone. The risk to benefit ratio is very much skewed to allow personal growth. Come as a guest at no cost and learn a variety of topics based on the diverse member backgrounds. Humorous speeches are a staple so don’t be afraid of mindless PowerPoint presentations. You are not obligated to speak but will be given plenty of chances in a non-judgmental environment. James Hsiau with his fellow Toastmasters in South Korea

Expand your self-worth with Toastmasters while overcoming adversity together. You won’t regret it!

www.shape2day.com SCL 5 Our Lady of Loreto and Aviation

By Marco FAVETTA, Maj. (OF-3), ITA AF

he 10th December Aviators and Airmen and women of the Italian Armed Forces Tcelebrate the anniversary of Our Lady of Loreto who, on March 24 1920, Pope Benedict XV (1914-1922) officially proclaimed Patroness of all those who work in aviation or travel by air. Pope Francis has also approved adding the Dec. 10 feast of Our Lady of Loreto to all calendars and liturgical books for the celebration of the Mass and the Liturgy of the Hours. For this reason, since its foundation, the Italian Air Force has devotedly honored its Celestial Patron, also dedicating chapels in its Air Bases and Entities. But why is the Madonna of Loreto particularly important for all who work in aviation or travel by air and why is She closely linked to aviation? This, explained Pope Benedict XVI, is in accordance with the tradition that attributes to angels the transportation of Mary’s house from Nazareth to “namely the journey of the Archangel Gabriel, Loreto. who brought to Mary the joyful news that she was to be the Mother of the Son of the Most High”. Tradition holds that the small house, made of three stone walls, is the place where Mary was Returning to the anniversary of 10 December, born, where she received the Annunciation, we have to say also that the 2020 is another conceived Jesus through the Holy Spirit, and very important anniversary. 2020 was the year where the Holy Family later lived. of the Lauretan Jubilee which was conceded by Pope Francis in occasion of the centenary of the The narrative further states that, threatened proclamation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Patroness with war, the house was miraculously carried by of all Aeronauts. angels through the air and initially deposited in 1291 on a hill at Tersatto (now Trsat, a suburb of The Lauretan Jubilee, which began on 19 December Rijeka, Croatia), where an appearance of the 2019, is strongly connected to the Holy House, a Virgin and numerous miraculous cures attested place where Mary received the announcement to its sanctity. from the Angel and answered her YES. Later, in 1294, angels again carried it across the Due to Covid-19, Pope Francis has granted Adriatic Sea to the woods near Recanati and finally the extension of the Lauretan Jubilee until 10 in Loreto in the night between 9 and 10 December December 2021. 1294. Millions of pilgrims flock to Loreto each year to Pope Francis, however, added that there is venerate the small house. It is Italy’s most important another “flight”, of far greater significance for and popular Marian shrine city and it was one of humanity, of which the Holy House was a witness, the shrines St. John Paul II visited the most.

6 SCL “Before the image of the Mother of the Redeemer and of the church, Saints and Blessed have responded to their vocation, the sick have invoked consolation in suffering, the people of God have begun to praise and plead with Mary using the Litany of Loreto, which is known throughout the world” The decree said. “In light of this, Pope Francis has decreed, by his own authority, that the optional memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Loreto should be inscribed in the Roman Calendar on 10 December, the day on which the feast falls in Loreto, and celebrated every year.”

The miraculous journey is still recalled today with Atlantic Ocean without any stopover, and on the so-called “Feast of the Coming”, a series of the airships named ‘Norge’ and ‘Italia’, used celebrations that are held every 10 December in by Umberto Nobile in flying over the North Pole the Marche (Marche is a region in the center of (1926 and 1928). It was in the ‘Santa Maria’, the Italy). S.55 airplane which Francesco de Pinedo used in crossing the Atlantic Ocean (1927). And every year various Departments of the Air Force also organize initiatives to venerate The astronaut McDivitt, out of his own volition, the Blessed Virgin of Loreto and despite the got the permission to bring a medal of Our Lady restrictions caused by the pandemic, also the of Loreto on the first LEM, on the Apollo 9 flight in Italian Military Community in Shape organized March 1969. in “streaming” the Celebration in honor of Our This year, on the occasion of the centenary of Lady of Loreto on the 10th of December which was the proclamation of the Madonna of Loreto as also attended by the LTG Roberto Nordio, Italian Patroness of aviators, the Air Force, in addition to Military Representative to both NATO and EU the numerous cultural and religious initiatives that Military Committees. can be consulted on the institutional website http: The image of Our Lady of Loreto is linked also to //www.aeronautica .difesa.it, promotes a collection some well-known flights in the history of aviation. charity in favor of the pediatric hospitals “Giannina It was on the ‘Spirit of St. Louis’, the aircraft with Gaslini” of Genoa, “Bambino Gesù” of Rome and which Charles Lindbergh (1927) flew over the “Santobono Pausilipon” of Naples.

For more information: www.aeronautica.difesa.it

If you want to contribute too, you can!! Below you can find the details for a donation: IBAN: IT49 B 05034 03204 000000009547 / ASSOCIAZIONE ARMA AERONAUTICA, BANCO BPM AG. 4 ROMA (ARMA AERONAUTICA ASSOCIATION, BANCO BPM AG. 4 ROME) SWIFT CODE: BAPPIT21A64 REASON: “UN DONO DAL CIELO - BENEFICENZA IN OCCASIONE DEL CENTENARIO DELLA MADONNA DI LORETO” (“A GIFT FROM HEAVEN - CHARITY ON THE OCCASION OF THE CENTENARY OF OUR LADY OF LORETO”). The Italian Air Force will use the funds earned for purchasing Health Equipment for Small Patients.

www.shape2day.com SCL 7 NATO Secretary General discusses “New Ideas for NATO 2030” with students and young leaders

By NATO-OTAN

n Thursday 4th February 2021, NATO’s Secretary “Your generation has the greatest stake General engaged with the NATO 2030 Young in our future. So it is essential that your OLeaders Group on their vision of the future of the transatlantic Alliance, one that “guards its strengths voices are heard”. and values with the one hand and embraces change Jens Stoltenberg said. with the other”. The engagement was part of the “New Ideas for The Group laid out concrete recommendations on NATO 2030” online event, organized in partnership how to strengthen the Alliance based on “a more with Chatham House. comprehensive, holistic, and inclusive understanding of security towards the 2030s”.

The recommendations are articulated around five leading themes: 1. Defence and deterrence. 2. NATO values. 3. NATO partnerships and cooperation. 4. Climate change. 5. Emerging disruptive technologies.

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NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg engaging with students and Closing remarks by NATO Deputy Secretary General Mircea Geoană young leaders

The Group is composed of 14 emerging leaders from across the Alliance that have been selected from prominent young leadership programmes: Alice Billon-Galland, Don Ceder, Martin Dimitrov, Cori Fleser, Anne-Marie Imafidon, Gyde Jensen, Katarina Kertysova, Tania Latici, Jan Lukačevič, Claudia Maneggia, Andrea G. Rodríguez, Māra Šteinberga, Ulrik Trolle Smed, and Kevin Vuong. After the Young Leaders’ Group’s engagement, students from 10 universities concluded NATO’s first policy hackathon, which started on 29 January 2021, and pitch their ideas for NATO 2030 live in front of a jury of experts. The winning team will be announced later today. Based on these and other inputs, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg will make his strategic- “Together, we can make NATO level recommendations on NATO 2030 to Alliance stronger to keep our nations safe on leaders at their summit in Brussels in the first half of this year. both sides of the Atlantic” Jens Stoltenberg said.

www.shape2day.com SCL 9 The Greek Destroyer that refused to die

The story of the first Greek NMR: Vice Adm I. Toumbas RHN and his ship during WWII

By Commander Sartzis Nikolaos OF-4 GRC

.S. ADRIAS (L67) was a Hunt II type Escort the 4 ships selected to accept the surrender of the HDestroyer that was “lend – leased” by the Royal Italian fleet based at Taranto was surrendered on Navy (Former HMS BORDER) to Greece during 10 September 1943. Adm Toumbas in his memoires World War II. The handover ceremony took place at (Enemy on Sight) refers to that moment as one of Newcastle on 20 July 1942. Her first Commanding the most emotional of his life. officer -was the then- Commander Ioannis Toumbas However, the destroyer’s greatest moment and RHN (Royal Hellenic Navy -at the time). probably one of the most heroic of the whole WWII Immediately after her commission, and the at sea, was yet to come! On 21 Oct 1943 HS ADRIAS appropriate shake down period, she operated in along with the British destroyers HMS JERVIS, HMS harsh weather conditions in the North Atlantic PATHFINDER and HMS HURWORTH (CO: CDR escorting convoys. On 27 January 1943 she sank the Royston H Wright DSC, RN) sailed from Alexandria German submarine U-553. A short time later, the to transport ammunition and supplies to the troops needs of the war sent ADRIAS in the South Atlantic who had previously liberate the island of Leros. where on February 13, after a long chase she possible The plan was for the two ships to unload the supplies destroyed U-623. in Leros, while HS ADRIAS and HMS HURWORTH Some months later, the ship was transferred to would sail to the area of Kalymnos as a diversion. the Mediterranean theatre; a place that was still (Leros and Kalymnos are both part of Dodecanese dominated by the Luftwaffe (German air force). island chain in south east Aegean sea and they are However her action after she joined the expatriated only 2 miles away from each other). Hellenic fleet in Alexandria (Egypt)1 continued with The plan was to draw the attention of the Germans great success in the new theater of war. She took who were preparing a great counterattack. The two part in several convoys as an escort and in operation destroyers arrived in Kalymnos area, where they “Husky” - allied landing in Sicily, where on the were attacked with bombs and machine gun fire by night of 20/21 July 1943 HS ADRIAS successfully a swarm of Stukas airplanes. Both ships managed encountered three torpedo boats (S-BOOTS) in a to avoid direct hits. Five members of HS HADRIAS night-time brawl. were injured from the fragments before the enemy The action of the destroyer did not go unnoticed aircrafts departure. The next night as the two ships by the Allied Command, Admiral Andrew B left their anchorage in order to execute a night Cunningham, which is why HS ADRIAS was one of bombardment mission, HS ADRIAS hit a mine. A

10 SCL 1 What was left from the Greek fleet after the invasion of Italy and then Germany was never surrender to the Axis. The Greek PM committed suicide when the Germans en- tered Athens as his last political statement: Greece dies but will not surrender. In this spirit some 17 vessels, including 5 valuable submarines, safely fled after the Crete cam- paign to Alexandria-Egypt. The Hellenic Navy transferred the expatriated King and government of Greece along with much of the gold of the treasury to Egypt and then to UK. Greek fleet victorious repatriated after the liberation of Greece in 1944 almost dou- bled in numbers.

2 Cdr Wright was thrown into the sea from the blast and was saved later by a Greek sailor that had fallen earlier in the sea from ADRIAS explosion. devastating blast cut off 21 meters of the bow killing 21 crew members and injuring 30 others. The front twin 4 inch gun turret was lifted upwards and almost hit the bridge of the ship. Cdr Toumbas was hurt (one broken arm, several smaller injuries on his head and elsewhere) but he kept giving orders and encourage his crew. Meanwhile the broken bow was floating some 200 yards away and in the night looked like an enemy submarine approaching for the final hit. Furiously all the other weapons of the destroyer opened fire upon their floating bow until it slipped under the minor repairs in order to minimize the leak and water… After that the CO gathered what was left strengthen the bulkhead- that now was the bow- they of his brave crew and asked them if they agreed left Turkey and steamed some 450 miles arriving in to follow the orders that came from the CO of the port of Alexandria on Dec 6, under the heartily HURWORTH to “scuttle their ship” and transferred cheering of the allied fleet sailors. Even the French to the approaching British destroyer; they all cheered Vichy fleet offered the piping honors to ADRIAS. “NEVER”. Following the liberation of Greece in October 1944, The chief engineer Lt K.ARAPIS RHN (Later Captain) Toumbas served as chief of staff of the Fleet and CO of told his CO that it was possible to save the ship. In the Destroyer Squadron, until he assumed command the meantime the CO of HMS HURWORTH gave of the Salamis Naval Base in 1945. In 1946 he was orders to approach the badly wounded ADRIAS to appointed as chief of the Coastal Forces Command, offer assistance. Cdr Wright was standing on the and in 1947 he was sent to Washington, DC as a bridge wing trying to convince Toumbas to abandon naval attaché. Promoted to Rear Admiral in 1950, and scuttle HS ADRIAS when HMS HURWORTH he assumed the post of chief of the Aegean Naval suffered the same fate, she hit a mine and the Command, and served as Chief of the Fleet Command explosion split the ship in two. in 1952–1953 in conjunction with the position of the first Greek NMR(22 May-14 Nov 1952). He resigned in Both halves sank within 15 minutes taking in her 1953, retiring as a Vice Admiral. Later he was actively deep grave 113 brave men of her crew2 . involved in politics and became minister in different After some hours of steaming, Toumbas grounded cabinets. He was elected president of Academy of ADRIAS at the nearby coast of the then neutral Athens in 1991. He passed away in 1995. Turkey at Gumucluk (ancient Greek city of Mindos). Refer: Hellenic Navy official website, “Enemy on sight” After the burial of their fallen comrades and some (memoires of VADM I.TOUMBAS HN).

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Popular online job market sites are almost Assess: v Form a relationship with the target paramount to jumpstart your job search, however, to determine intelligence potential. the more information you provide to the site, the more adversarial intelligence threats can use to spot and assess you. Adversaries are not necessarily looking for someone with a high level How to protect yourself: of access; sometimes the potential for future access or the ability of the recruit to lead to other If you are contacted on a social media job marketing high value targets is enough to generate adversary site for an employment opportunity in another interest. country make sure to do your homework. Does the company have a comprehensive website? If This is especially true for resumes or curriculum they are internationally based, they should have vitae displaying NATO experience or access to an online site that is available in several different NATO information. Spotting and Assessing can languages. Are they offering you a position in a job take place anywhere, but is usually approached you requested, or a different position? in a non-threatening and natural manner. Trade shows, business contacts, social events, or online If you feel you have been contacted on a social venues such as chat rooms and social media, are media job market site by an adversary, contact used for this process. LinkedIn provides a perfect Allied Command Counterintelligence to discuss venue for this, as most of your information is your concern. We can help you identify whether already accessible, and you expect employers to this is a legitimate opportunity, or an attempt by contact you to ask questions. the adversary to get information from you.

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www.shape2day.com SCL 13 By Borja Montes Toscano LAWFAS Content Manager Legal News! ACO Office of Legal Affairs

Space as new warfare domain for NATO

n spite of the fact that space and missiles bodies and does not allow celestial bodies to be were a significant part of warfare during used for testing of weapons of any kind. However, IWWII, the militarization of space was seen as conducting military activities in space is possible so improbable more than seventy years ago. long as they are performed within the established framework of Article 2 of the UN Charter. However, several armed forces have relied upon space-based assets for numerous military However, the treaty did not forbid the placement of activities including intelligence, surveillance and conventional weapons in space or their use in case reconnaissance (ISR), positioning, navigation and of self-defense or authoritization of the use of force timing (PNT), space situational awareness (SSA) by the UN Security Council (Chapter VII of the UN as well as communications. In addition, space Charter). This may lead to different interpretations, assets are used to conduct military operations as many states have done, regarding the wording and represent an integral part of the military “peaceful purposes” or “non-aggressive”.1 In fact, hardware of armed forces. This situation leads to the overwhelming evidence in the last 15 years important questions that NATO needs to face such has warned the international community on as the interpretation and application of existing the need to take further action and to fill in the international (space) law, the development of more current gaps within the international space law NATO space policies as well as to strenghthen the regime: The USA withdrawal from the 1972 Alliance’s capabilities in this new operational field. Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty (2002), China’s use of a missile to destroy one of its obsolete missiles The most relevant international binding norm (2007), the Draft Treaty on Prevention of the is the UN Treaty on Principles Governing the Placement of Weapons in Outer Space and of the Activities of States in the Exploration and Use Threat or Use of Force against Outer Space Objects of Outer Space, including the Moon and other (PPWT), submitted by the Russian Federation and Celestial Bodies (1967 Outer Space Treaty). This the People’s Republic of China (2008 and 2014) or agreement was completed with the aim of fostering the enhancement of techniques, by some states, an environment of international cooperation in to shoot down satellites out of space as well as to scientific and exploration endeavours in space. make cyber intereferences on them. Article IV of the Treaty is the most important as it addresses the military use of space and forbids States like China, Russia and the United States the establishment of military bases in celestial have all participated in developing Anti-satellite

14 SCL 1 In 2017, the United Nations General Assembly urged on the need to agree and implement an international legally binding instrument on the prevention of an arms race in outer space, including on the prevention of the placement of weapons in outer space. United Nations General Assembly, Further practical measures for the prevention of an arms race in outer space, A/RES/72/250, Resolution adopted by the General Assembly on 24 December 2017 2 NATO, NATO Defence Ministers approve new space policy, discuss readiness and mission in Afghanistan: www.nato.int/cps/en/natohq/news_167181.htm The new Space Centre will be established in Ramstein Air Base 3 NATO, Space is essential to NATO’s defence and deterrence: (HQ AIRCOM) www.nato.int/cps/en/natohq/news_169643.htm technologies (ASAT) and the space domain is space as a new operational domain two years ago.2 precisely an environment where dual-use objects NATO with is paramount mission to be ready in are used and deployed more than elsewhere. case it needs to exercise the inherent right of self- Most allied states have trusted on satellite defense will “remain[s] vigilant and resilient, also infrastructure without preventing or deterring in space”, as asserted by the Deputy Chairman of hostile interferences within these devices. the NATO Military Committee Lieutenant General Scott Kindsvater in 2019. In addition, space delimitation is another relevant concern as international lawmakers have not The setting up of a new Space Centre in Ramstein yet reached a uniform definition of the notion of Air Base (HQ AIRCOM) will ensure that NATO’s “outer space”. Several scholars assert that outer operations and exercises are developed accordingly space generally begins at the lowest altitude above and hence perform its noble mission. sea level at which objects can orbit the Earth, NATO needs to analyze how concepts and approximately 100 kilometers (Kármán line). capabilities will be created among allies and also It must also be stressed that current International foster situational awareness capacities within Allied Humanitarian Law - including customary IHL - is Command Operations in order to face challenges applicable to outer space as this regime applies to such as space delimitation, cyber interences in all forms of warfare and to all kinds of weapons. outer space as well as armed conflict thresholds. However, more specific rules are required to As key features of complex hybrid scenarios, provide a comprehensive framework to prevent Training and Legal Vigilance will be more outer space from becoming another theatre of than necessary and study in detail of the space operations. domain legal framework will be fundamental to NATO plays a key role regarding arms control and understand and foresee the tools that the Alliance’s non-proliferation at an international level. For that adversaries may use to undermine NATO’s goal of reason, the Alliance has taken a very important step collective defence, as enshrined in Articles 4 and 5 in launching a new space policy and recognizing of the Washington Treaty (1949).

www.shape2day.com SCL 15 he SHAPE International Band is a joint-service, international military band comprised of twenty musicians representing NATO member nations, dedicated to performing in support of TSHAPE, SACEUR, and the NATO Alliance. To mitigate the spread of COVID-19, the SHAPE International Band has temporarily postponed all upcoming public performances for the foreseeable future. However, as operations slowly resume, we are once again performing for official functions – some of which are featured here. Distinguished Visitors

Last month, the SHAPE International Band provided ceremonial support for visits from the Chiefs of Defence of Band Moldova and Georgia. For each visit, the band honored the occasion with a rendition of the SHAPE Fanfare as a well as the visiting country’s national anthem. Performing for events such as these is quintessential to the band’s mission and it is truly an honor to support the international collaboration embodied by SHAPE and NATO with music that commemorates the heritage of all nations.

w Sergeant First Class Tony Williams (U.S. Army) (center) stands at attention as he leads the SHAPE International Band during a ceremony for the visit of Chief of Defence, Chief of the General Staff Brigadier General Igor Gorgan (Moldovan Army) (left). Continuing the Journey Chief Warrant Officer 4 James Bettencourt (U.S. Army) (left) administers the Oath of th Enlistment to Sergeant First Class Tony Williams (U.S. Army) (right). On February 5 , SHAPE International Band trombonist and Director of Operations, Sergeant First Class Tony Williams took the Oath of Enlistment to continue his service in the United States Army. The ceremony took place on the lawn of the SHAPE Headquarters building and was administered by the band’s commander, Chief Warrant Officer 4 James Bettencourt (U.S. Army). SFC Williams was joined Master Sergeant Shakeyta Williams (U.S. Army) (left) and Sergeant First Class Tony by his wife, Master Sergeant Williams (U.S. Army) (right) pose for a photo after SFC Williams’ re-enlistment ceremony. Shakeyta Williams (U.S. Army) who received a certificate of appreciation for her years of dedicated support.

Congratulations to the Williams family! By Specialist Ian Rictor (U.S. Army) (U.S. Rictor SpecialistBy Ian SHAPE International SHAPE International

16 SCL SHAPE LIFE

Band Member Spotlight: Chief Warrant Officer 4 James Bettencourt

Chief Warrant Officer 4 James Bettencourt was born in New Bedford, Massachusetts, USA. An “Army Brat”, Mr. Bettencourt completed High School in Massachusetts and went on to earn two Bachelor of Music Degrees from Boston University and a Masters Degree in Public Administration from Columbia Southern University. Following a number of years as a touring and studio musician, Mr. Bettencourt decided to follow in his father’s footsteps by serving his country in the U.S. Army. Originally joining the military as a trumpet player, Mr. Bettencourt auditioned for, and was selected as, a Warrant Officer. His duty stations and commands have included Fort McPherson, Georgia; U.S. Army School of Music, Virginia; Fort Jackson, South Carolina; Wiesbaden, Germany; Camp Liberty, Iraq; Heidelberg, Germany; Fort Gordon, Georgia; the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York; and the Army Materiel Command Band, Alabama. In 2018 he was proud to be selected to serve as the first Warrant Officer to command the SHAPE International Band. Chief Warrant Officer 4 James Bettencourt (U.S. Army) performs a trumpet solo with the SHAPE International Band.

Want to request the band? Visit our website, download our request form and email it duly completed to us! 0032 065/44 3322 [email protected] Website: https://shape.nato.int/shapeband

The SHAPE International Band features the following ensembles: NATO Jazz Orchestra: Large jazz ensemble performing NATO Unplugged: Acoustic small ensemble big band music from the 1930’s through today. performing Popular, Folk and Americana music. NATO Jazz Combo: Small jazz ensemble performing Ceremonial Band: Traditional military marching R&B and traditional & modern jazz. band performing marches, anthems, and ceremonial Solo Vocalist: Soloist performing anthems for ceremonial music for large indoor and outdoor ceremonies. and official events. NATO Brass Ambassadors: Small ceremonial brass Solo Instrumentalist: Soloist performing a variety of ensemble performing anthems, marches, and chamber styles for socials, balls, and official events. music. Task Force X: Show band performing Popular, Rock, Ceremonial Bugler: Solo bugler performing for and Dance music for large events. ceremonies and official events. A note about upcoming events: To prevent the spread of COVID-19, all upcoming events have been postponed until further notice. Please stay tuned to our Facebook page for We are working closely with our contacts to schedule announcements about future performances or performances in the coming months and hope to be on contact us directly to request support for your event. stage again before the end of the year.

www.shape2day.com SCL 17 intertime can be a very challenging Supreme Hedquarters period for well-being, and especially Allied Powers Europe Wso with the limitations in place due to COVID-19. However, there are two things you can do to help your sense of well-being: First, understand that by following the rules placed on our activities, you are taking care of yourself and taking care of others. There is no higher sense of doing well than taking care of others. So, take credit for your self-discipline and know you are contributing to the well-being of YO our community. Second, srengthen your healthy habits by investing more into them. This can help you feel ARE NOT better. A couple of healthy habits to focus on are: Be social: Try distant socializing! Feeling connected to others wards off loneliness. We are ALONE ‘physical distancing’ not ‘social distancing’. Get together with a friend or family member on social media, or in person at a distance. Share your feelings with others – talking helps you feel less Developing alone and more supported. There are volunteer- based Walk and Talk activities that you can find on Facebook at SHAPE Walk and Talk. Healthy Habits in Spend quality time with family: When was the last time you played a board game, went for a walk or baked together as a family? Have 2021 deep, relaxed conversations while you have the opportunity. Teens and children have a need to talk too. Take a break from the news: Stick with what you need to know – too much news and information can make anxiety spike. Limit news intake to 30 minutes or 1-2 updates per day. Use StayingWellTogetherAtSHAPE reliable sources. Change your mindset: Avoid over thinking and thinking too far into the future. Try not to worry about the things that you can’t control. Yoga and deep breathing exercises can be very calming. Practicing gratitude by finding something with your family to be grateful for each day improves your mood. Get busy: Have you thought about trying a new hobby or learning a new language? Is there a project that you could start with a friend? Do something that helps you to feel a sense of accomplishment. Go outdoors: Exercise and fresh air help with loneliness and stress. Being out in nature boosts your mood. Talking whilst you are walking is a good way to socially connect. By Ingrid Covington

18 SCL Help others: Helping others benefits everyone. - Regular wake-up and bedtimes Noticing others and showing that you care, through a kind gesture or a phone call, can make - Deep breathing, walking and relaxing routines them feel better. There are many volunteering will protect your physical and mental well-being. opportunities with a effort called SHAPE - Taking cold showers to increase your energy and Language Buddies that you can find on Facebook boost your mood. at SHAPE Language Buddies. - Having a friend to set goals with and to provide Take action. If you are worried about something encouragement. or someone, be proactive and seek help and support. - If you have children, agree with your partner on how you can support each other to have ‘me time’. Take care of yourself. Develop good self-care routines and revitalize your energy by building - Be honest with yourself and honest about your SHED – Sleep – Hydration – Exercise – Diet. yourself. Increasing self-awareness. These are all What tools do you have in your SHED? useful tools to store in your SHED.

Did you know that you can join the following activities?

For more information go to these Facebook Pages: SHAPE Staying Well Together, SHAPE Sports and Fitness or email us at: [email protected]

Join a book club: There is a volunteer-based book club and they held their first meeting at the end of January to discuss ‘Everything I never told you’ by Celeste Ng. It will be meeting to discuss ‘The Book of Two Ways’ by Jodi Picoult at the end of February – everyone is welcome! A new book club on Crime Novels is under development. You can find more information on Facebook at SHAPE Book Club.

Learn a new language: It is wonderful that the Language Centre is re-opening at the start of March. If you are taking lessons and would like a safe environment in which to practice speaking, join the volunteer-based SHAPE Language Buddy effort! Volunteers are needed. If you speak French or English and can volunteer one- hour per week, please contact us on Facebook.

Food lovers: Robert Webster has recently set up a Facebook group ‘SHAPE Worldwide Foodies’ to bring the community together through their love of food! Food is the glue that binds together families, generations and cultures. He plans to have a different theme each month and for this month he is sharing ideas for Valentine Lockdown and Home-Style Take-away’s to entertain the family! If you have an idea for the group, he would love to hear from you!

www.shape2day.com SCL 19 Now is the time for easy digital payments

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10274_ING_Expat_297x210_UK.indd 1 09/02/2021 10:37 New Cooking Recipes: The Bookclub Group Now is the time Nicole Hatch hosts the SHAPE Cookbook Club, Review by Suzanne Price of the book : where people share recipes, ideas and their favorite cookbooks! Each month she will post a “Everything I never told you” for easy seasonal recipe. The Book Group met up on Thursday 28 January This month’s recipe is Turkish Red Lentil Soup to talk about this novel. Everyone enjoyed this drizzled with red pepper oil and served with novel and called it “intense and challenging.” s cru ty bread and salad: Everyone in the Lee family was repressed, digital payments s Turkish Red Lentil Soup stunted or fru trated in some way. 3 T butter We spent time discussing why Lydia was the one with the most pressure placed on her. She 1 med onion, diced suffocated under her Mom’s projection of her own hopes and lost dreams. 1 med garlic clove, grated or chopped fine Sometimes in families it is the eldest to have that s 1 T tomato pa te pressure, interesting it was the middle child. 1 T sweet paprika Title refers to all the things each character never 1/2 t ground cumin communicated. Even their friends were not able to say what was happening in their lives. 1 c red lentils The family would not have started to heal 2 T long-grain rice without Lydia’s death, but in a different world, they could have talked to each other, asked for Kosher salt help, and developed true friendships. 3 T extra- virgin olive oil Change and healing can occur, but families must 2 t Aleppo pepper* work for them and lean on others when they falter.’ Chopped fresh mint for garnish *Substitute an additional teaspoon of paprika and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper flakes if you don’t have Aleppo pepper. In a large saucepan over medium, melt the butter. Once it has stopped foaming, add the onion then cook until softened and translucent, about five minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds. Add the tomato paste, paprika and cumin, then sauté for one minute. Add the lentils, rice, 5 cups of water and 2 teaspoons salt, then bring to a boil. Adjust heat to maintain a steady simmer, cover and cook until the lentils and rice are tender and broken down, Different times call for different ways of doing things. And when it about 30 minutes. comes to your banking, our new ING Banking app lets you do it your way. Make fast, secure and contactless payments. Or simply check do your thing Meanwhile, in a small skillet over medium, heat your accounts anytime, anywhere. Our ING Banking app is here to the oil, swirling to coat the pan. Add the Aleppo make the financial side of life easier than ever. Pepper and cook until a few bubbles appear, and the oil is bright red. Remove from heat and set aside. Discover our complete offer at ing.be/expats Serve the soup with Aleppo pepper oil drizzled It will be meeting to discuss ‘The Book of Two over each serving. Serve with mint, if using, and Ways’ by Jodi Picoult at the end of February. lemon wedges. Everyone is welcome! Access to Home’Bank, Business’Bank, ING Smart Banking and ING Banking services is free of charge (except for any fees charged by your telecommunications operator and fees related to certain transactions, e.g. international bank transfers) for all customers with a Home’Bank, Business’Bank, ING Smart Banking and ING Banking subscription (subject to approval by ING and mutual agreement). The terms and conditions of the Home’Bank, Business’Bank, ING Smart Banking services (appended to ING’s General Regulations), general terms and conditions of ING Banking, rates for transactions and any other additional information, are available from www.ing.be, your ING branch or by calling +32 2 464 60 04. ING Belgium SA/nv – Bank – Marnixlaan/Avenue Marnix 24, B-1000 Brussels – RLP Brussels – VAT: BE 0403.200.393 - BIC: BBRUBEBB – IBAN: BE45 3109 1560 2789 – www.ing.be – Contact us via ing.be/contact. Publisher : Sali Salieski - Cours Saint-Michel 60, 1040 Brussels – 02/2021. www.shape2day.com SCL 21

10274_ING_Expat_297x210_UK.indd 1 09/02/2021 10:37 From SHAPE With Love By Judy Rae Merhar

i! My name is Judy and I will write mostly Habout travel, food and wine! With the pandemic I'm finding many have taken to baking and cooking (myself included). And that is why I would like to include a personal recipe and images I took of a German Gingerbread that you might want to bake at home! I hope this finds you healthy and smiling and following is the recipe...

This cake is pure comfort and purely comforting. Be prepared, it will ensconce your home with a sense of warmth and uplifted spirits. ! Enjoy

Ingredients: Directions:

½ cup white sugar Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 °C). Grease and flour a Bundt pan or 9-inch pan. ½ cup applesauce Cream the sugar and butter in a large bowl. Beat 1 egg in the egg, then stir in the molasses. 1 cup molasses In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking 1 ½ cups spelt flour (*See Note) soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. 1 cup all-purpose flour Slowly combine the dry mixture into the creamed mixture. Stir in the hot water. Pour into 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda the prepared pan. Bake for 50 mins – 1 hour. 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Cake is done when a toothpick or knife inserted comes out clean. Allow to cool in the pan. Serve 2 teaspoon ground ginger plain, dusted with powdered sugar or topped 1 teaspoon ground cloves with a dollop of fresh whipped cream! ½ teaspoon salt *Note, if you don’t have splet flour you can use 2 1 cup hot water 1/2 cups of all-purpose.

22 SCL MOTIVATE YOURSELF!

et’s face it; life can be tough. During the past year, ever since the pandemic crept into our lives, it’s Lfair to say that life has become a lot more difficult for many of us. Support isn’t always available when we feel that we may need it. Sometimes, we have to be self-motivators. Motivation is nothing more than a desire to do something; anything. This can be in your professional life, academic life or even personal life. It’s all about pushing yourself to accomplish your goals, no matter what they are. Motivating yourself isn’t hard, if you follow a few tips.

Think outside the box

We live in a box; a social and professional box where we are taught, directly or indirectly, how to function in certain situations and circumstances. Get out of that box! Yes, you are comfortable living in it because it’s familiar. It’s also stifling your creativity and sense of adventure. Let’s face it, to grow; we need challenges in our lives. Without them we cannot continue to expand our minds and become more skillful. Do things badly Probably the main reason we don’t attempt to do certain things is because we feel that we’re not very good at it. As a child we all enjoyed drawing until one day we stopped. Maybe somebody told you that your scribble drawings weren’t very good. Maybe you felt that they weren’t any good, so you stopped. Do what you enjoy doing! If you don’t do them well, then do them badly. Trust me; you will get better at whatever it is that you’re doing. So go back to creating. There is an old saying that practice makes perfect. What you create may not be perfect but at least its being created. Be the problem In today’s society people who struggle with problems So why not be nice? Why not make somebody’s day? call themselves victims. This is what the media tells And the best way to do good things for somebody is us – we are victims. But once we see ourselves as the to do them anonymously. problem, then we personalize it and realize that since If a friend is down on his luck and in need of a few we are the problem, then we can also be the solution. Euros, why not help him out? This is certainly opposite of being the victim with no power to fix the situation. Tell yourself, “I am the You don’t have to tell him and he’ll probably feel problem; my beliefs, my ideals, my prejudices make better if he doesn’t know who it was. It doesn’t have me the problem.” When you become the problem, to be money. You can do simple things like letting that you can also become the solution. car come into your lane instead of closing the gap. If you are nice to somebody then chances are that they Go ahead, make somebody s day ’ will be nice to somebody else and before you know I have always believed that what goes around comes it, you’ve become responsible for a local epidemic of around. If you are a nice person, then nice things will niceness. happen to you too. If you’re not very nice, then I’m And face it, you feel better when you make someone sure all that will catch up to you one day too. else feel better.

www.shape2day.com SCL 23 Make a list When you go to the grocery store, chances are that you made a list of what you need to buy. If you’re shopping for a party or a barbeque, then you definitely have a list. So why are not you making a list for your life? What do you want to achieve in your life before you die, or even before you depart SHAPE after your tour? What do you want to do and where do you want to go? Write it down and keep it handy so that you can look at it often and also add to it. Seeing things written down makes them seem more “real” and will keep you focused on achieving your goals. After all, isn’t your life more important than your grocery list? Yes, life can be tough but if you have a plan you are in a better position to achieve your goals and to just be happy. If you can achieve happiness, then you have succeeded where many have failed. As the old Chinese proverb says: “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.”

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24 SCL World Children’s Day

The SHAPE International School and Turkish NMR will organize the World Children’s Day Drawing Contest Event this year! Deadline for the contest is 23 March 2021

www.shape2day.com SCL 25 MEET OUR NEWEST SHAPE TRAVEL GROUP VOLUNTEERS

By Caroline D. Joyce, STG Publicity

ike all of us, the STG is proving how flexible it is and loved it so much that she asked to join over the during these challenging times. We meet on Zoom summer when she arrived back in Belgium. and are continually adjusting what trips we can We are looking for even more volunteers as rotations schedule quickly as soon as we are given the all-clear. L will force us to say goodbye to quite a few members this We are more than ready for the challenge and summer. passionately planning for when we can venture out We would also love to expand even more the again. We are a diverse group of volunteers, some with “international” aspect of our group. If you have traveled years of experience, and others who joined us right with us once or multiple times and wonder what being before the pandemic started and have yet to escort a a volunteer entails, please contact us through our trip. Facebook page and we can explain the ins and outs and Several traveled with us before they joined and some how easy it is to join. volunteered after being invited by a friend. The We provide all the training and flexibility to help at common theme among all of us is our love of travel and your own pace and as your schedule allows. Plus… who adventure! doesn’t love sharing their passion with others and being We’re happy to announce we’ve gained four more able to plan and travel for free to new locations. volunteers, despite our COVID restrictions. One volunteer traveled with us during a prior assignment We look forward to hearing from you!

Linda Haarseth – Escort Gretchen Noce – Escort NATIONALITY: NATIONALITY: Norwegian American, also Italian ancestry NUMBER OF YEARS IN SHAPE COMMUNITY: NUMBER OF YEARS IN SHAPE COMMUNITY: Two years and a half I have lived in Belgium since July 2nd, 2020 but used to live in Soignies, Belgium (members of Shape) for two years from 2015 NUMBER OF STG TRIPS AS CUSTOMER: to 2017. 5 Trips NUMBER OF STG TRIPS AS CUSTOMER: WHAT WAS YOUR MOST MEMORABLE OR FAVORITE TRIP (WITH STG IF Very active member of the STG last time we were here, I have been APPLICABLE) AND WHY?: on probably 20 trips, It’s difficult to choose a favorite trip among them. They were all great, but the trip to Spa and Amsterdam was amazing. WHAT WAS YOUR MOST MEMORABLE OR FAVORITE TRIP (WITH STG IF APPLICABLE) AND WHY?: WHY DID YOU DECIDE TO BECOME A VOLUNTEER?: My favorite trip was to Highclere Castle in England. I made so many The reason why I wanted to become a volunteer was because I love great friends that day and it was quite the adventure. traveling and getting to know other people. When Ida asked me to consider to join STG, I was tempted right away. WHY DID YOU DECIDE TO BECOME A VOLUNTEER?: I have a strong passion for travel and was so excited when I was IF STG COULD GO ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD, I’D TAKE YOU TO: Norway asked to be a volunteer. I want to help other people pursue their and show you the amazing mountains and the beautiful fjords passion of travel and help plan incredibly great trips for all of us. we have in my country. I would also show you the breathtaking northern lights that move across the Arctic sky. IF STG COULD GO ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD, I’D TAKE YOU TO: Croatia 26 SCL Itsuko Ueda – Escort Astrid Koksvik-Engen – Escort NATIONALITY: Japanese NATIONALITY: Norwegian NUMBER OF YEARS IN SHAPE COMMUNITY: 6 Months NUMBER OF YEARS IN SHAPE COMMUNITY: One year and a half. NUMBER OF STG TRIPS AS CUSTOMER: 0 Trips NUMBER OF STG TRIPS AS CUSTOMER: Only one; I went to Amsterdam WHAT WAS YOUR MOST MEMORABLE OR FAVORITE TRIP (WITH STG IF with my friend Linda Haarseth and STG in February 2020. APPLICABLE) AND WHY?: It’s New York not only because it was my WHAT WAS YOUR MOST MEMORABLE OR FAVORITE TRIP (WITH STG IF honeymoon but also because it was a city that I always saw in APPLICABLE) AND WHY?: I very much enjoyed the Amsterdam trip movies. last year, it is such a vibrant city with so much to explore and see. WHY DID YOU DECIDE TO BECOME A VOLUNTEER?: Because in the past STG made us feel very welcome, bringing us all safely there and I worked in the tourism field and I always enjoyed traveling so I back again to SHAPE – many experiences richer! would like to continue organizing trips. WHY DID YOU DECIDE TO BECOME A VOLUNTEER?: I love travelling and I IF STG COULD GO ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD, I’D TAKE YOU TO: Japan love the fact that we are in the middle of Europe while living here in Belgium. Belgium has a lot to offer in so many ways, and I have visited various cities in the northern part of Belgium through my work as an architect before moving here in 2019. I find many The SHAPE TRAVEL places very interesting in terms of history, art, contemporary GROUP is a non- design and the international community in itself. I hope to explore profit organization new places in and around Belgium with other people from all over run exclusively by the world as soon as possible when working with STG, and I look volunteers from the forward to meeting other people who also enjoy travelling and SHAPE community. exploring new places. Being a volunteer for STG will be a great We offer only low- way to make new friendships while living here, and I am sure I will cost day trips, mainly during the week. Our trips learn a lot from it. are advertised in the SHAPE Community Life IF STG COULD GO ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD, I’D TAKE YOU TO: Japan! magazine, online, and using posters and flyers I went there many years ago for a study trip with 3 colleagues, around the SHAPE Community. and I found the country absolutely beautiful; the nature, the culture and the people we met, all made a huge and positive You can join our Facebook group for current impression on us all. I hope to be able to go back to Japan again information and updates on when we’ll be able one day, to visit some of the big cities as well as the quiet villages to travel again: in the mountains! Facebook Groups - SHAPETravelGroup/ We hope to see you soon!

Croatia Japan Norway www.shape2day.com SCL 27 VIRTUE AND ETHICS IN ANCIENT Death of Socrates GREEK PHILOSOPHY

By Vasileios Manousakis , OF-4 (GRC)

Socrates

Socrates, was born, raised and died in Athens (470-399 BC). Socrates, as was evident by the way he died, lived according to his beliefs, and made no distinction As a young man he studied the Ionian science. During between his beliefs and his deeds. the Peloponnesian War he had intense military activity and was highly praised for his courage and composure, The metaphysician Plato, the pragmatist Aristotle, the especially in ad-verse conditions, as well as for his great impartial, less philosophi-cal but realistic Xenophon endurance. Plato mentions three cam-paigns in which and the famous comedian Aristophanes wrote about he took part: the siege of Potidaea, the battle of Pelion Socrates. in Boeotia and the campaign of Amphipolis. Himself he did not write anything because he believed in He was self-taught, morally pure, strong-willed, with an the superiority of the oral words over the written ones. undisturbed mentality. Scripted knoledge is a closed system that cannot defend He was proud of his simplicity of his life. itself. He considered it necessary and useful to suffer the He categorically denied teaching anybody, nor creating criticism of cynical poets be-cause he could improve a philosophical system. himself by their referring to his mistakes. But their criti- He was influential though with his example, with his cism did not concern him at all if he had not made any. seductive personality but al-so with the way he lived. In 399 BC he was sentenced to death, nearly seventy In terms of teaching, Socrates trapped his students in years old, because ac-cording to the accusation, he a method of examining themselves so that they would introduced new deities, he corrupted the young and did realize their imperfections and their ignorance. not believe in gods that the city believed. He tried to make them discover the truth and their Lysias wrote an apology for him but Socrates rejected conscience on their own while their teacher deliberately it, saying that it did not suit him as he was not a lawyer. hid, avoiding to express his thoughts on purpose. Socrates, as we know, drank the hemlock and died, He helped them improve themselves morally, not by although he was given the option to escape from prison. making moral sermons but by pressing them to interpret

Norway 28 SCL dialectical arguments and motivating them to work on Whoever applies it, is really strong and brave, not afraid themselves. of anything, not even death. He is independent of all people and material things. By managing people, he wanted to lead them to self- awareness, to think about what they really want, about Socrates, however, lived this morality more than he the meaning and purpose of existence. taught it. His unwavering belief is that man has this spiritual This is obvious to him, by the total agreement of thought power of guidance. and action, by the sim-ple honesty without passion, by calm certainty and stability he showed during his life Best practices depend on apprehension of essence of and by the way he chose to die. actions and on knowledge of oneself. This reminds us the Delphic saying “KNOW YOUR-SELF” (ΓΝΩΘΙ This apparent indifference for death and the character ΣΑΥΤΟΝ) which is also written in the entrance of the of this unique man left an indelible impression on Ora-cle of Delphi. contemporaries philosophers. He sought to understand what is justice, what is bravery Although, I believe, that if we could ask him if he was a and other kinds of vir-tue, the possession of which philosopher he would definitely deny. require mainly actual practice. Socrates’ main goal was moral reform, moral autonomy To be continued with his and self-sufficiency. disciple Plato…. This attitude of life stems simply from the mental state of man that has been tested empirically. References: Death of Socrates http://law2.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/ftrials/socrates/socrates.HTM http://historypages.blogspot.com/2012/04/blogpost_13.html.

Oracle of Delphi

www.shape2day.com SCL 29 LIBRARIES: Beyond Just Books! By Dan O’Riley, Library Technician and Lara Harrison, Public Services Librarian

What do you think of when you wonder what to check out at the library? Books? Movies? Maybe video games? What about cake pans? Ukeleles? Wait… Cake pans?! That’s right! The SHAPE International Library has a variety of “nontraditional” items in the collection, available for check out with your library account! There’s so much more available than just books!

Tune up and learn to play a musical instrument Have you considered learning to play an instrument, but aren’t ready to commit to buying an instrument yet? SHAPE International Library has two options for you. We have Ukuleles and Rolled Up Piano kits available to check out! The kits include an instrument along with learning primers. The instruments are portable and very easy to pack up and return to the library when you are done. These kits are a great way to help you kick start your learning on the basics of playing piano or ukulele and most importantly reading music. Ready to move beyond the basics in the primer? Check out ArtistWorks in our Online Resources for more advanced lessons! ArtistWorks is one of many of our resources on our catalog webpage: http://mwrlibrary.armybiznet.com/ under the Online Resources heading, all available free with your library account!

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here’s good news for all you art fans out there. The Beaux-Arts Mons, affectionately known as BAM, Tis happy to announce that they are able to extend the exhibition of American Pop artist, Roy Lichtenstein. Due to the pandemic and the governments order to close all museums late last year, for the three months that the exhibition was running, the museum had been closed. It was only right that they were able to extend it by two months, up until the 18th of April. Lichtenstein, a New York City native, is probably best known for his comic book style art, although he has worked with other styles and mediums such as sculpture, painting, design, photography and fashion. If you decide to visit the exhibition, you must book your ticket in advance. This can be done by going to: www.visitmons.be From there you go to the booking section, then choose what day and what time you would like to visit. There are a limited number of visitors allowed in per session, so make sure that you book early in order to avoid being disappointed.

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19-08436_JLR_XE_Disco_Sport_Anzeige_Tax_Free_Sales_Nato_210x297mm.indd 1 11.12.19 15:45 HARDCOVER By Eduardo Martinez Llarena Capital in the XXI Century Thomas Piketty An introduction to the most influential economics book of the decade

About Thomas Piketty: About the book: It is a summer evening in London. The year is 2014. I am No one can describe the aim of the book better than Piketty queuing in front of the Peacock Theatre; the line is far himself: longer than in any other halls around Clare Market that night. I will not listen to a musical but to the closest thing “I hope that professionals scientists and amateurs of all the academia has to a rock-star, the French economist fields will find something of interest in this book, starting Thomas Piketty. I spent that year attending after-work with those who claim to know nothing about economics but lectures at the London School of Economics (LSE) and who nevertheless have very strong opinions about inequality this is the first time I had to request an entrance ticket. You of income and wealth, as is only natural.” can tell he is relevant; there is even accredited press at the As the Amazon Kindle cookies revealed this is “the book event. That does not happen normally when hard-core that everyone bought but no-one read”. Still, many people used economics are discussed. During the Q&A session, I come it as a reference. Sort of what happened with On war by Von to appreciate that he is open-minded, not dogmatic and Clausewitz which is more quoted than read. Most people quite different from the extrapolation that the mainstream did not read further than the introduction. It does not mean media has painted about his best-selling book. After the that the book is boring, not at all. If you are interested in talk, Piketty spent two long hours signing books. Towards economics, you will find that the English version is easy to the end, he could barely hold the pen, yet he committed to read and the content is enriching. making a scribble. Kudos. It is a great book to develop our critical thinking. After the release of this book, Piketty became a staple for economic inequality discussions and an influencer to many The strongest point of this Magnus Opus is its statistical senior politicians. He triggered a debate. research (do not worry this is not shown in the book). If you Returning stateside in 2021? Take advantage of special offers when you custom order today with your exclusive military benefits and have your vehicle waiting stateside.

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Well, below, I Spoiler alert: the time where inequality was lower or equality summarize a flaw that may entice you, the reason why the book was higher in Europe was in the aftermath of WWII, mainly became popular and the debate it opened. because most of the capital was destroyed. The flaw: This part of the book also opens the door for interesting It is not that something is wrong, it is an error by omission. This discussions. For example, if “r > g” is true, should we change is a book that addresses capital allocation in the economy. It our pension system from a public one based on GDP growth investigates if the existing resources have been used properly (g) to one based on capitalization and compound interest (r)? to improve our society. However, in a book about Capital, Piketty does not think so, but you will need to read the book to know why. If this book would be a novel, the suggestion there is no mention whatsoever about the Austrian School of that “r > g” is a twist in the plot that no one saw coming. It Economics with Carl Menger, Eugen Böhm von Bawerk, or is going to be Piketty, baptized by many as the Keynes of the Ludwig Von Mises and its subjective theory of value. These XXI century, who refutes Keynes and Marx on the “law of economists challenged that Capital generates revenues by diminishing returns”. itself. I.e.: (Considering a 5% interest rate) A land valued at 100.000€ does not produce a harvest of 5000€ because the land Why? Because according to Piketty the average return of capital since XIX century has been around 5-6%. It proves is worth 100.000€. The land was valued at 100.000€ because Marx and Keynes wrong in their predictions when they the harvest is sold for 5000€. In order words, it is the value of thought capital productivity would collapse in the long term. the current assets in relation to the ones in the future. You can It is not a minor issue, since Marx dedicated a remarkable refer to this approach as “forward-looking” and is different part of "Das Kapital" to it and Keynes's models were heavily in nature from a “backward-looking” conception (Capital is based on the problem of idle capital. what you have accumulated) such as the one employed by the classic economists like Adam Smith. Smith’s rigid ideas The debate: were inherited by Karl Marx and served him to develop “Das In general terms, it seems that there is not a systemic problem Kapital” and the concept of surplus. in capital allocation in our market economies. Supermarkets are stocked, factories get raw materials and consumer goods Although this conception was softened by John Maynard are more accessible than ever. It is not perfect but we do not Keynes, this narrative ended by influencing most of the have the misuse of capital in the Czarist Russia as described economic thought. My suspicion on Piketty overlooking in Tolstoi’s War and Peace. As Piketty himself recognizes, the possibility of subjective value is based on the following. inequality is not bad or good in itself. It is a matter of He recalls Jean Baptiste Say’s law “the production creates considering if that is fair or unfair and what are the policies its own demand” as popularized by Keynes. The problem to influence it. Therefore, I would incline to say that the issue is that Say never concluded such affirmation. The “law” of inequality is not an economic discussion (scare resources became worldwide accepted based on Keynes’ interpretation allocation). It belongs to a debate on the notion of justice. As of a paragraph written by John Stuart Mill interpreting Say’s it was masterly proposed in the ’70s between John Rawls (A formulation. Anyone who had carefully studied the Austrian Theory of Justice) and Robert Nozick (Anarchy, State, and School should be aware of this. Lesson identified: read the Utopia). Piketty himself just published a new book "Capital source. The point I am not trying to bring across is whether the and Ideology", which probably places the discussion in the Austrian School of Economics has to be the correct answer right place. but, at least, it has to be incorporated into the discussion. In summary, as Nozick once said about Rawls's work, Otherwise, you do not know what you do not know. either you agree or disagree but you have to read it. The same goes for Piketty. The influence: The key finding of Piketty is that of “r > g”. What does “r > g” mean? It reads as the rate of return (r ) is greater (>) than the growth of the economy (g). In other words: the income produced by the capital (assets, bank deposits, real state, etc.) increases faster than the economy in aggregated terms, let’s say the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). What is the result? According to Piketty, it means that there is a tendency in our system to create inequalities and a concentration of capital. Do you remember the news about the 1% of the population owning half of the world’s wealth?

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ur children are laughing between 300-400 times every day. What about adults? A paltry 26. We O shouldn’t hold back on our giggles, laughs, guffaws and snorts. Not only does it release feel-good endorphins and boost our sense of well-being – it does amazing things for our heart health! Laughter is a common physical response to happiness. Our bodies are affected by all our emotions – the good and the not so good. Emotions like stress, depression and loneliness have both immediate and ongoing negative effects on your heart. Laughter eliminates many of the negative symptoms associated with stress. When you laugh, your body releases hormones called endorphins. Laughter is an easy way to take care of your heart. It doesn’t require a huge lifestyle change, but it may encourage you to find the happiness in your life each day. Here are just some of the ways laughter benefits you heart health:

Boosts your immune system. Reduces blood pressure. Laughing increases the illness-fighting cells in your When endorphins are released to counteract the negative body, meaning you’re less likely to get sick or develop effects of stress hormones, your body relaxes – lowering an infection. If you do become ill, your body is more your blood pressure. equipped to respond. Laughter relaxes the whole body. Decreases your risk of heart attacks. A good, hearty laugh relieves physical tension and stress, When you laugh, your heart rate increases, and you leaving your muscles relaxed for up to 45 minutes after. take many deep breaths. This means more oxygenated blood is circulated through your body – improving your Laughter may even help you to live longer. vascular function. A study in Norway found that people with a strong sense of humor outlived those who don’t laugh as much. Helps you lose weight. Laughing not only reduces stress levels, but also burns Laughter stops distressing emotions. calories. laughing for 10 to 15 minutes a day can burn You can’t feel anxious, angry, or sad when you’re approximately 40 calories—which could be enough to laughing. lose three or four pounds over the course of a year.

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Laughter shifts perspective, allowing you to see situations in a more realistic, less threatening light. A humorous perspective creates psychological distance, which can help you avoid feeling overwhelmed and diffuse conflict.

Relieve pain. Laughter may ease pain by causing the body to produce its own natural painkillers.

Increase personal satisfaction. Laughter can also make it easier to cope with difficult situations. It also helps you connect with other people. events in life are clearly sad, we have the choice to laugh or not. Improve your mood. So, choose to laugh whenever you can. Laughter makes Many people experience depression, sometimes due you feel good. And this positive feeling remains with you to chronic illnesses. Laughter can help lessen your even after the laughter subsides. Humor helps you keep depression and anxiety and may make you feel happier. a positive, optimistic outlook through difficult situations, disappointments, and loss. As laughter, humor, and play An essential ingredient for developing your sense of become integrated into your life, your creativity will humor is to learn not to take yourself too seriously and flourish and new opportunities for laughing with friends, laugh at your own mistakes and foibles. As much as coworkers, acquaintances, and loved ones will occur. we’d like to believe otherwise, we all do foolish things Laughter takes you to a higher place where you can from time to time. Instead of feeling embarrassed or view the world from a more relaxed, positive, and joyful defensive, embrace your imperfections. While some perspective.

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t’s February here in Belgium and as always, that means cold weather. So let’s think warm, happy thoughts; thoughts of being on a white sand beach in the blazing summer sunshine. And you’re Iplaying beach tennis! That’s right; beach tennis. Now you probably have no idea what I’m talking about. Until recently, I had never heard of the sport. Yes, I know about beaches and I know about tennis but never in a million years would I put the two together. I had no idea until I met Karin Tõevere. I love all sports and am always interested in learning about new ones. So I was happy to listen to Karin Ready for the game. explain it to me. “Beach tennis as a sport was founded in Italy, & since Italians have played this amazing game for decades, they are some of the top players in the world” The native of Tartu, Estonia said.

Indeed, the sport is thought to have first appeared in Italy, on the beaches of Ravenna in the northeast of the country back in the early 1980s. Over the years, more and more people not only in Europe but other parts of the world discovered the sport and fell in love with it. It wasn’t until much later that it was One court plenty of options. eventually regulated. “Beach tennis preserves most of the rules and scoring of tennis,” Karin continued. The height of the net should be about 170 to 180 cm high. “It is played in pairs but for fun you just need a If you aren’t on a beach, you can still play the sport in partner to play singles. It’s a relatively fast-paced your backyard (providing you have a volleyball net), game because the ball cannot touch the ground, in the grass, in a gym or even in the snow! The main and if it does you will get the point. Points are thing is to get out there and give it a try. counted like in tennis (15,30,40) however, you only have one serve. But sports are about having fun and getting a workout! In my opinion, this sport is easier to learn than Karin, who came to SHAPE with her husband LTC most racquet sports and it is even easier for Hando Tõevere, the Estonian Deputy NMR and their people who have played other variants of two children back in 2018, was bitten by the beach tennis bug back in 2015. tennis. In addition to that, having any volleyball “That year a friend invited me to a (beach tennis) experience will give you an edge in reading the demo day. I started to play for fun, but shortly court and proper positioning.” after that I started to train in a group with a coach. When you find yourself on a sun drenched beach We played all year round because we had good somewhere on the Mediterranean (or Baltic) coast, facilities for the colder months. It was exciting you will probably spot people playing volleyball. stepping out of an Estonian winter into a hall full of summer: perfect temperature, music and sand. This is the perfect place to play beach tennis too.

38 SCL We had weekly regular practice and friendly matches every month. This was so much fun! Our trainer pushed us to compete at the next level and encouraged us to take part in different tournaments. So I have played in different competitions including the Estonian championships. I have been to tennis camps in Turkey and I have been to Finland and Latvia for competitive play.”

Unfortunately coming to SHAPE has stifled Karin’s beach tennis career due to the limited options to practice the sport and to play competitively. Her In Finland! best accomplishment in the sport was placing third in mixed pairs at the Estonian Beach Tennis Championships in 2017. Although her goal in playing the sport is to get an excellent cardio workout, she did share with me a link to learn about competitive play, which is at the International Tennis Federation website. “Right now my goal is to motivate others to be more active by co-founding Half an Hour Power,” she said.

You can learn all about this endeavor by going to Facebook and searching for Half an Hour Power. Sign up and, as the page says, change your life by forming positive habits that will last a lifetime. Learn all about their physical challenges and why not take part. As Karin likes to say, “Stay safe and be active!” At the beach.

Team Karin. Team effort.

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esopotamia, the fertile land between Dicle (Tigris) and Fırat (Euphrates) rivers, is full Mof spectacular must-sees such as Göbekli Tepe which caused history to be rewritten, world wonder Nemrut which offers matchless sunrises, Gaziantep the city of mosaics, Şanlıurfa the city of prophets, and countless more. The ancient city of Mardin is just another shining pearl of the region with its unique mystical atmosphere. It is widely known for its architecture of Artuqid Turkoman Dynasty (Artuklu Beyliği 1102-1409 AD) whose founder Artuk ruled one of the Turkmen beyliks of the Seljuk Empire. These buildings reflect the transfer of Turkish architectural techniques to Anatolia where they turn into a new form, appropriate to the region’s climate conditions. In addition to Islamic monuments, Mardin hosts History many churches and monasteries representing the Mesopotamia, the land of firsts, has given birth Christian cultural legacy. Deyrulzaferan Monastery to many civilizations for thousands of years. And had been the ecclesiastical centre between 1293- Mardin was founded in the centre of this fertile plain 1932 for Syriacs who are one of the very first between two magnificent rivers. communities adopted Christianity in the world. Since it is located on the skirts of Mardin Mountains, There are over 1350 cultural assets in Mardin, it is one of the most naturally protected cities of upper registered officially by Turkish Ministry of Culture Mesopotamia. and Tourism. People of diverse origins, religions, customs and traditions have been living on these It is such an ancient settlement that some findings of lands in calm and peace for hundreds of years excavations at various parts of the province date back under Turkish administration which might be an even to Paleolithic (Old Stone age) era (15000 BC). It inspiration for NATO-like organizations where served as the capital of Artuqids who conquered the diversified nations work for a single purpose: peace. city in 1105 AC. Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founding father of Then the city was annexed by Kara Koyunlu the Republic of Turkey, received his promotion (Blacksheep Muslim Turkomans) in 1409 and Sultan to generalship in Mardin during First World War, Selim the Resolute (Sultan of the Ottoman Empire) when he was on his way to Diyarbakır where he in 1514 respectively. took over the command of the XVI Corps. Since then it experienced a period of peace and In addition, Mardin is the hometown of Aziz stability until today without any significant conflicts Sancar, a Turkish molecular biologist who was under the rule of Ottoman Empire and Republic of awarded the Nobel prize in chemistry in 2015. Turkey for more than five centuries.

40 SCL Attractions Mardin hosts a great amount of well-preserved important cultural heritage such as churches, monasteries, mosques, madrassas and caravanserais. Traditional Mardin stone houses, which are made of yellow limestone and cut stone, exhibits the finest masonry. They were mostly constructed in the last decade of the nineteenth century. They are placed one above the other, without blocking the view for another. All houses are positioned to see the Mesopotamia plain to the south, with decorated facades and arches crafted like lacework. Traditional city centre of Mardin developed around the Ulu Cami (Great Mosque). Reflecting fundamental features of the twelfth century Artuqid architecture, the mosque has become the symbol of the city today with its dazzling ribbed dome which can be seen from almost everywhere around the city. It is one of the first examples of double-minerat mosques in Anatolia, however today’s minaret was constructed in nineteenth century in place of the collapsed minarets. Although the construction of Kasımiye Medresesi started in Artuqid dynasty period, it could only be completed in 1502, during the reign of Sultan Kasım, ruler of Kara Koyunlu (Blacksheep Muslim Turkomans). It is one of the biggest structures in Mardin, and still in very good condition. A Medrese is mainly a religious school of Islam, however symbols of astronomy and medicine can also be seen on the walls of Kasımiye Mederesesi. It is narrated that the astronomy lectures were given using the reflection of the stars upon the pool located at the courtyard of the medrese.

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AP 3008 GB A4 GRocher.indd 1 29/01/2021 13:59 Deyrulzaferan Monastery (Mor Hananyo Ancient city of Dara was a fortress city to protect Monastery) is a Syrian Orthodox monastery. It is also the eastern border of East Roman Empire against known as the “Saffron Monastery” due to its warm Sassanid Empire, built in 505 AC. Relics of a church, stone color. It was originally a temple dedicated to palace, bazaar and dungeon still can be seen. the Mesopotamian Sun God. Later it was converted Labyrinth-like streets of old Mardin are connected into a citadel by Romans, and into a monastery in 493 to each other with underground passages which AD. It served as the official seat of the patriarch of are among the most notable architectural features the Syriac Orthodox Church between 1160 and 1932. of the city. They protect people from extremely hot It is still active today, and the patriarchal throne and and cold weather conditions in summers and winters, various relics are still there. respectively.

Art Crafts Cuisine The art of filigree is an intricate metalwork. Telkari Mardin cuisine is unique and original due to its is a special form of filigree art where fine threads climate, history, geographic location and flora. It is (“tel” in Turkish) of silver or gold are twisted knot on the historical “silk road”, therefore has enjoyed by knot. The history of this fine craft dates back to a wide range of spices. Although the cuisine is meat approximately 3000 BC. Today, expert craftsmen in oriented just like in neighbour city of Gaziantep (for Mardin and Midyat continue to produce fine pieces more information about famous Gaziantep cuisine of telkari, making the region world famous. you can have a look at the November 2020 edition for “City of Gastronomy”), meat comes together with bulgur, and vegetables come together with spices, thus creating a more balanced experience. There are also many recipes where meat and fruits are cooked together. The dishes coming forward are stuffed lamb ribs, seasoned rice with almonds, pomegranate salad, keşkek, çiğ köfte and sarma. Other regional products and dishes worth trying are local Assyrian wine, ginger lemonade and sugar-covered almonds.

References: https://www.ktb.gov.tr https://www.goturkey.com https://www.mardinmutfagi.com/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mardin http://www.mardin.gov.tr/ http://www.artuklu.gov.tr/ https://www.kulturportali.gov.tr/

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Open to all ages. • Purchasing a fuel card means you have purchased 100 or 200 liters of fuel at a set price. You have until the card expires (generally 9 to12 months) to pump the fuel into your authorized vehicle(s). Please note the EXPIRY DATE on the face of your card. Your SHAPE Identity & Ration Cards are required to purchase fuel per SHAPE Directive 40-9. • Belgium publishes a daily maximum cost per liter which businesses must not exceed. SHAPE contracts with Total to provide a fixed monthly price. Your price will always be well below the maximum daily cost published by Belgium as it excludes taxes.

FUEL CARD PRICE INFORMATION

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• Belgium publishes a daily maximum cost per liter which Fuel Type March 2020 Prices Difference with Last Month businessesSHAPE must not exceed. Arts SHAPE &contracts Crafts with Total is ExceOPENllium 95 100Lto the public! 62,50 € - 0,50 € to provide40 SCL a fixed monthly price. Your price will always be Excellium 98 100L 69,00 € - 1,50 € well below the maximum daily cost published by Belgium (appointments only) Excellium Diesel 100L 66,50 € - 1,50 € as it excludes taxes. Please contactAppointments Mr. Thierry areWeymers available at SHAPE on Ext. Monday, 3624 Exc Wednesdayellium 95 200L & Friday from 12 51000-1400, € and can-1,00 be € should youscheduled have any questions. by emailing [email protected] 98 200L 138 € -3,00 € Only available to SHAPE ID full privileges card holders. Excellium Diesel 200L 133 € -3,00 € Appointments are schedule in 30 min time slots (max time allotted) At this time our class schedule has not resumed. Customers are welcome to stay up to date on the latest happening through our Facebook Page SHAPE Arts & Crafts. 40 SCL

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P Bldg. 560 - Main SHAPE Shopping Center 065.44.5628

OPENINGYour SHAPE Identity HOURS: & Ration CardsMonday are required to to Friday,purchase fuel fromper SHAPE 1030 Directive to 40- 9.1800

FUEL CARD PRICE INFORMATION FUEL CARD PRICE INFORMATION • Purchasing a fuel card means you have purchased 100 or 200 liters of fuel at a set price. You have until the card expires (generally 9 to12 months) to pump the fuel into your authorized vehicle(s). Please note the EXPIRY DATE on the face of your card. • Purchasing a fuel card means you have purchased 100 or 200 liters of fuel at a set price. You have until the card expires (generally • Belgium publishes a daily maximum cost per liter which businesses must not exceed. SHAPE contracts with Total to provide a fixed 9 to12monthly months) price. Your priceto willpump always bethe well belowfuel the into maximum your daily cost authorized published by Belgium vehicle(s). as it excludes taxes. Please note the EXPIRY DATE on the face of your card.

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Fuel Type February 2021 Prices Difference with Last Month Excellium 95 100L 57,50 € + 3,00 € Please contact Mr. Thierry Weymers at Excellium 98 100L 62,50 € + 3,00 € SHAPE Ext. 3624 should you have any Excellium Diesel 100L 61,50 € + 2,00 € questions.

Excellium 95 200L 115 € + 6,00 € Only available to SHAPE ID full privileges Excellium 98 200L 125 € + 6,00 € card holders. Excellium Diesel 200L 123 € + 4,00 €

Your SHAPE Identity & Ration Cards are required to purchase fuel per SHAPE Directive 40-9. PROMO FEBRUARY: 30 % off on winter collection bags - from today and while stocks last. 30% off on a selection of Pandora jewels

46 SCL SHAPE Sports & Fitness

P Bldg. 313-301 : 065.44.5325 GYM ANNEX - FITNESS CLASSES - SWIMMING POOL ARE CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

www.shape2day.com SCL 47 SILVER SPOON MENU Opening Hours 0730 - 1400 EVERY DAY CHILI CON CARNE, PIZZAS, SANDWICHES & SALADS FEBRUARY Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

15. BEEF 16. COTTAGE PIE 17. ROAST 18. SPAGHETTI 19. FISH & CHIPS STROGONOFF TURKEY CURRY BOLOGNAISE SAUCE

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For the moment, there are no Events planned on base due to Security Reasons related to the COVID-19 Outbreak.

FSCEP Registration Section opening hours for SHAPE IDs, Car registration and Prot. ID application is running Monday/Friday from 07.00 to 19.00 Appointments can be booked on-line through SHAPE2DAY Website

INTERNATIONAL CONTINENTAL MESS MENU Opening Hours 1130 - 1330 FEBRUARY MON TUE WED THU FRI

15. Pork filet – 16. Grilled Steak 17. Veal scalop – 18. RIBS / Texas 19. Fish of the day Mustard sauce with sauce “à la Creamed Tomato potatoes Cauliflower/Broccoli Liégeoise” sauce - Penne cake – Fried Potato Braised chicory - balls French fries

22. Grilled Sausage 23. Grilled Steak with 24. Spaghetti 25. Royal Cheeseburger 26. Tanagra – Side salad – Applesauce Garlic butter - Side bolognaise or with Frech Fries - Remoulade sauce - Fried potatoes salad - French fries Meatballs with Mashed potatoes or Gratin dauphinois tomato sauce

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www.shape2day.com SCL 49 SHAPE Activities Every Monday Aquagym - Tuesdays & Thursdays The STA is going to be up and running again Boy Scout Troop #325 1500-1600 hrs - Swimming pool, FREE! in the New Year. Making the most of the 2 Come to a meeting and check us out! 1830- : Lena on 0483/31.42.58. indoor and 4 outdoor courts, we will be offering 2000 in SHAPE Green Gym (2nd floor). Contact Like to play board games? Or have an army club nights (Men’s, Ladies’ and Mixed) and us at: [email protected] of miniatures eager to play? 17:30 at SHAPE coaching. Catholic Women of the Chapel (CWOC) American Middle School. Games regularly Membership is open to the entire SHAPE Ladies meet for fellowship and bible at SHAPE played: Warmachine, Warhammer (40K and community, serving and dependents and for Chapel at 1000 hrs, Bldg. 353 at 1800 hrs. AoS), Sha-dows of Brimstone, Mansions of all levels from beginner to advanced. Childcare is provided in the morning. All books Madness, Cry Havoc, Betrayal at House On To register your interest or for further information are provided. Contact our Parish Coordinator: The Hill. Want to play something else? Contact: please : [email protected] 065/44.60.19 : [email protected] Scottish Dancing - 1900 hrs - SHAPE Chapel SHAPE International Library SHAPE Tabletop Gamers Centre. International group, no previous dance French Story Time for Toddlers at 1015 SHAPE International Library experience necessary. 1900 hrs - SHAPE Ongoing French Story Time for Preschoolers at 1615 English Story Time for Toddlers at 1015 Chapel Centre. : [email protected] SHAPE Sharks Volleyball practice in the English Story Time for Preschoolers at 1615 SHAPE International Dancing Club @ the SHAPE Gym every Monday and Wednesday. gym, in the Aerobic Suite. Dancing lessons: Every 1st and 3rd Tuesdays We are welcoming new players from the Beginners Salsa19h-20h. Currently we only SHAPE community. For more info: Mom2Mom SHAPE meets for Breastfeeding teach Salsa Cubana. Shapesidc@gmail. [email protected] Café on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month com SHAPE International Dancing Club SHAPE International Dancing Club @ the to offer breastfeeding support and discuss gym in the Aerobic Suite. Dancing lessons: pregnancy and infant care in a relaxed, social Every Thursday Advanced Salsa: 19h-20h. Currently we only environment. 1330-1430 hrs at the SHAPE SHAPE International Library nd teach Salsa Cubana. If you would like to teach Healthcare Facility Room 2B122 (2 floor, Germany Story Time at 1400 a dancing style or become a member, contact social-work conference room). us: [email protected] SHAPE : Fiona Webster 065/32.52.24 Every Friday International Dancing Club [email protected] SHAPE Ladies Bowling League 1st SHAPE International Sea Scouts (10½–14) www.facebook.com/Mom2MomSHAPE/ Practice for all levels and skills. 1300 hrs at The Sea Scouts meet at the Green Gym 1845- nd Th Every 2 and 4 Tuesday the Pizza Bowl. Bowling shoes can be rented 2015. Outdoor activities feature prominently, at the Pizza Bowl for n1. SHAPE International Toastmasters Club with the highlights being sailing and camping. Rosary Warriors: Meet at 0915 hrs in the meets ONLINE every 2nd & 4th Tuesday. Due Throughout the year, Scouts learn various SHAPE Blessed Sacrament Chapel skills, such as nautical knowledge, map to the pandemic the SHAPE Club Pathfinder reading, survival skills, camp cooking and first Room is not available. Therefore, the virtual Every Sunday aid in preparation for camp. door opens at 18.45. Meeting begins at 19.00 International Group of Motorcycle Riders and concludes at 20.45. This English-speaking Riders meet at 1000 hrs to start group rides Every Tuesday club is for people who want to boost their in the local area. All types of motorcycles are Protestant Women of the Chapel (PWOC) communication, leadership and linguistic skills welcome. : [email protected] or 0930-1200 with childcare and 1830-2000 with in a supportive and friendly environment. This SHAPE HDC childcare : [email protected] club looks forward to welcoming members of Mary Queen of Peace US Catholic Community SHAPE and the surrounding community! For SHAPE Community Chapel-Family Fun SHAPE International Chapel, Bldg. 601 Zoom online meeting link, please send an email Night PWOC Tuesday Nights 1700-1930. Summer Schedule: Daily Mass @11h50, to [email protected] Ignite Youth Groups for MS and HS students, Blessed Sacrament Chapel, (Mon-Thur, except Gospel Project for Kids, Financial Peace Every Wednesday US holidays). Vigil Mass 17h00 (1st Sat of every University, 5 Love Languages and Marriage Infant Massage Class month), Sunday Mass 09h00, East Chapel Classes Gospel of John Bible Study. (except 1st Sunday of each month). For more st For infants (birth to approx 1 year) and their 1 SHAPE International Cubs (8-10½) parents. 1030-1130 hrs - Room 2B122 (old info: call X5602 (or Civ. 065.44.5602) for US The Cub Scout Pack meet at the Green Gym nd physical room) 2 floor : Fiona Webster Chaplain Fr. Vincent Manuel Chapel, Office at 1800-1930. Cubs take part in a wide range 065/32.52.24 33/34 (Alternative lines: X6066, 6037 or 6019). of activities designed to be interesting and 1st SHAPE International Beavers (6–8) Mary Queen of Peace (English Speaking challenge them, including games, learning Catholic Community) Or join us: JFC Brunssum, scouting skills, gaining badges and activities Beaver Scouts are our youngest members. They meet at the Green Gym 1715-1830 to International Chapel: Mass 17h00 Sunday & outdoors. st take part in a wide range of activities that build Brussels US Main Chapel 1 Sunday of every SHAPE International Cycling Club (SICC) their confidence, including games, crafts, visits, month, 12h00 Members meet for group rides every Tuesday along with plenty of outdoor activities, camps SHAPE Community Chapel and Thursday from April to September. The and sleepovers. Sunday Service 10:45 in the East Chapel with club also offers a 40K ride non-members, SHAPE Community Choir Fellowship immediately following the service. newcomers and neophytes on Wednesday From 1900 hrs in the East Chapel. All singers Children’s Church, Children’s Choir during the that is supported by an experienced member h 14 – adults are welcome to come sing. service for ages 5 to 5t grade. Watch Care for of SICC. All rides depart from SHAPE Main Director: Natasha Rook younger children available! Gym @ 1800. : [email protected] Please join us for fellowship and a relevant During the wintertime, the Club rides only :SHAPE-International-Community-Choir message from the Chaplain. If you need a during the week ends, according to weather SHAPE International Library ride, please email us ahead and we will have condition and offers a specific winter training Infant Story Time at 0930 someone pick you up. We look forward to program that is executed in the SHAPE Main welcoming you! Gym – spinning room - every Tuesday and SHAPE Tennis Club (Ladies only) - Ladies tennis, all skills level welcome. Green Gym, SHAPE International Women’s Club (SIWC) Thursday. For more information visit: www. All women of the SHAPE community are invited shapecycling.com or : 5128 - 5763 Courts A and B. 0930 - 1200 hrs. Contact Olga Chroni : [email protected] to attend. : [email protected] SHAPE Bridge Club Informal and duplicate SHAPE Tennis Association (STA) YOGA Classes bridge sessions in the SHAPE Club. Are you interested in playing tennis or learning YOGA classes for all-levels at the SHAPE gym : Attila Balla 0476.53.71.01 to play tennis? (in the aerobics suite). SHAPE YOGA

50 SCL SHAPE Travel Group A COMMUNITY OF TRAVELERS EXPLORING EUROPE TOGETHER JOIN THE GROUP ... SHAPE TRAVEL GROUP!

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We regret to inform our SHAPE community that we are unable to provide you with trips for this coming season. We sincerely appreciate the support we have received from our loyal fellow travelers during this challenging time. Stay tuned to our Facebook page for further announcements as we look forward to our next season. We may not be traveling, but we are busy behind the scenes, working on future travel plans.

As ever, we remain dedicated to you, our customers, and can’t wait to see you all again soon!

When The SHAPE Travel Group Office reopens, members are available every Wednesday and Friday from 1100-1300 in the Rendez-vous. They can only accept cash payment for trips. The SHAPE Travel Group is a non-profit activity entirely run by international volunteers for SHAPE and NATO ID card holders and their guests.

www.shape2day.com SCL 51 FORUM Miscellaneous & Services

The International Jewish Center offers a weekly educational program in English for children from 10:00am - 12:30pm. This is a great opportunity to meet and befriend other international Jewish children and families. We introduce students to Hebrew, prayer, religious traditions, and the modern Jewish experience. We begin with a Tots class for children from 3 years, and we provide Jewish education through Bar/Bat Mitzvah with an emphasis on creative expression. The school is led by our Israeli Head Teacher and our American Rabbi and staffed by dedicated and experienced teachers. Please contact [email protected] or www.ijc.be

International Bible Church, Jurbise We’re a friendly English and French-speaking evangelical church just a few streets away from SHAPE. We’ve been serving the SHAPE community for more than 50 years now. English services with French translation start at 10 am each Sunday. There is an active Sunday School for children during the morning service and from September 15th AWANA youth activities start back up at 5 pm. Please contact : [email protected] or find more information at www.ibc-jurbise.org. Alcoholics Anonymous “If you drink that’s your business, but if you want to stop maybe we can help” SHAPE Group of Alcoholics Anonymous (English Speaking Meeting). “The only requirement is a desire to stop drinking.” Tuesday evenings from 1900-2000 hours. We meet at the International Baptist Church, Chemin Du Prince, 284; 7050 Jurbise 0470-470-790 or AA Bruxelles : 0032 (0) 487/35.45.72.

Attachment Parenting/ Green Families Group Are you a nature loving and/or attachment parenting family? Or trying to be? To meet like-minded people please contact us for more information at: [email protected] or 0489/27.41.85 February Solutions

52 SCL HOURS OF OPERATION OPENING HOURS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

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MWB OPS SHAPE CINEMA CARREFOUR TOTAL FINA Mon-Thu: 0830-1730 Closed until further notice Carrefour Market Total Shop: (Click & Collect) Fri: 0830-1530 065/44 5697 (30 Minute Limit) Mon-Fri: 0830-1800 065/44 8340 or 8341 Mon-Fri: 0730-1900 Sat: 1000-1500 RIS Sat: 0730-1730 Garage for repairs SPORTS & FITNESS Mon-Fri: 1030-1800 Sun: 0900-1300 Appointment Only CENTRE 065/44 5628 Selexion Mon-Fri: 0830-1800 Gym Temporarily Closed Mon-Fri: 0900-1900 Gas Station: 24/7 Pool is available for lane SHAPE INN Sat: 0900-1730 swim only, please see Mon-Thu: 0800-1645 BEAUTY SHOP schedule & booking system Fri: 0800-1445 AION BANK Closed until further notice Bookings at: 065/44 4385 Appointment Only www.shape2day.com Mon-Fri: 1000-1500 BARBER SHOP BLDG 102 065/44 5325 LANGUAGE CENTRE 065/44 6789 From 13 Feb Online Courses Only Appointment Only EVENTS CENTRE - B3’S 065/44 4971 DRYCLEANERS Contact Yohan at: Closed until further notice Mon-Fri: 1100-1800 +32(0)493981971 065/44 8301 or 4133 LIBRARY Contact Sarina for From 12 Feb LAUNDRY women’s appointment: SILVER SPOON Mon/Wed/Fri: 1000-1700 Opened 24/7 +32(0)479779881 TAKE AWAY ONLY Return Service: 24/7 Mon-Fri: 0730-1400 065/44 5631 BOOKSTORE BLDG 102 BARBER SHOP 065/44 5114 usarmy.shape.library@ Mon - Fri: (SHOPPING AREA) mail.mil 0730-1300 From 13 Feb RENDEZ-VOUS 1400-1600 Appointment Only +32(0)497908829 TAKE AWAY ONLY ARTS & CRAFTS INSURANCE MERAINI From 22 Feb Mon/Wed/Fri: 1000-1400 Contact Sarina for Mon-Thu: women’s appointment: Mon-Fri: 0730-1630 Appointment Only. 0930-1300 / 1400-1630 +32(0)479779881 065/44 5220 Email us at: Fri: 0930-1300 artsandcraftsshape@ 065/44 5355 SHAPE CLUB gmail.com OPTICAL SHOP Closed until further notice FLOWER SHOP Appointment Only Tue-Fri: 1030-1800 065/44 4133 TRIPS & TOURS Tue-Fri: 1000-1800 065/44 5621 Closed until further notice Sat: 1000-1300 PIZZA BOWL +32 475 740 126 Orders must be phoned: 065/44 5697 & paid for PERFORMING ARTS NOTICE: CUSTOMERS MUST RESPECT by card CENTRE THE COVID-19 SAFETY MEASURES Closed until further notice Take Away & Delivery: 065/44 3312 EMERGENCY NUMBER FOR Mon - Wed: 1100-1800 SHAPIANS 065/44 3333 Thu - Fri: 1100-1900 OUTDOOR RECREATION Delivery: SHAPE Only Closed until further notice FOR ANY EMERGENCY €15 Minimum 065/44 5246 THROUGHOUT EUROPE 112 MATTRESS BED BASE BED / BOXSPRING BEDDING SOFA BED