Safety Is the Key to Mission Success

Volume 28, No. 13 NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen 13 July 2012

Photo by Andre Joosten VIP flies with Squadron 2 Col. Ton van Happen, E-3A Component deputy commander (DCOM), poses for a photo with Lt. Gen. H. Wehren in front of an AWACS on July 3 at NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen.60¡ The general65¡ is the newly70¡ appointed75¡ deputy chief80¡ of Defence85¡ for the90¡ Netherlands95¡ (DCHOD)100¡ and is105¡ the primary110¡ advisor to115¡ the Netherlands 120¡ Minister 125¡ of Defence 40¡ for all AWACS issues.UZBEKIS TGeneralAN Wehren flew on a mission sortie with with Colonel van Happen and members of Squadron 2, whose objective was to support a Dutch 4vs8 KAZAKHST AN Fighter Weapons Instructor Training mission. During the flight, the DzungaDCHODr iawas briefed on past,MONGOLIA ongoing and future operations, fleet modernization and the Canadian Almaty withdrawal. He was also briefed on noise relatedBishkek issues such as the Component’s†rŸmqi very successful noise policy,GOBI the economic impact of the NAEWBeijing program to Dalianthe general and Bukhara Oz. Issyk Kul' N local economy, and the need to performTashkent tree maintenance. After his flight,H theA general expressed his appreciation for the Component’s contribution to NATO’s mission. UZBEKISTAN KYRGYZSTAN S Hami Baotou Tianjin Bo Hai N Samarkand E I Turfan Depression Aksu TURKMENISTAN T 35¡ Mashhad ORDOS Shijiazhuang 35¡ Dushanbe Qingdao TAJIKISTAN Yinchuan Yumen Taiyuan T ARIM PENDI YELLOW Sheberghan Mazar-e Sharif N Q I L I SEA CHINA OPERATION H A A N IRAN S S Herat A L T U N H A N o Safety is the key to mission successg H n Qinghai Hu wa Zhengzhou AFGHANIST AN AHotanFGHAN H S H Luoyang Kabul N A Lanzhou Shanghai Farah L A N By E-3A Component Public Affairs safety programsK forU Ntheir respective training and lessons learned from workXi'an dangers and create the safest work H ASSIST u 30¡ Srinagaragencies with the assistance of unit center accidents ina n2011 and 2012. A N environment possible. With proper g H H U A S H Hangzhou N e 30¡ The E-3A ComponentQandahar recentlyIslamabad flight safety officers and ground H O H X I L S H A BAYAN HAR SHAN training and awareness, we can avoid DABA SHAN Wuhan INDIA QING ZANG Tongtian He g held a unit-level safety day on July safety representatives. “The environmentsCHINA we work in on Janyian unnecessary mishapsPoyang Hu that might Zahedan XXX DAYS ng Quetta a Lahore 60¡ 65¡ 70¡ 75¡ 80¡ 85¡ 90¡ h 95¡ 100¡ 105¡ 110¡ 115¡ 120¡ 125¡ 5 at NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen. aT daily basis, whether at home station C deter us from completing our mission.” G 40¡ ANG Nanchang Multan UZBEKISTAN GU Dongting Hu PAKISTAN A LA Brig. Gen. Burkhard Pototzky, E-3A The commanderN also issued a list or downKAZAKHS SH range,T AN can be hazardous,” H G AN Chengdu Dzungar ia MONGOLIA Sutlej D Qamdo Changsha I Almaty RED Chongqing Fuzhou Component commander,Sukkur Bahawalpurdirected all of minimum briefingS topics, which General PototzkyBishkek said. “It is up to†rŸmqi all ParticipationGOBI was mandatory forBeijing Dalian E Bukhara 25¡ I Oz. Issyk Kul' BASINA N S Tashkent H S H Baotou s UZBEKISTAN KYRGYZSTEAN Hami Tianjin Bo Hai commanders to conduct unit-specific included annual workH center safety Lhasa of us to ensureN we mitigateN those all availableHengyang Component personnel. Gwadar u A Samarkand G E Turfan Depression d N Xigaze D I 25¡ n M T U Aksu 35¡

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13 opm.indd 2 11-07-12 10:19 13 July 2012 NATO Skywatch 3 Investing in strong partnerships

Story and photo from www.nato.int No one country or organization can deal with the complex and Cooperative security is one of unpredictable challenges of the NATO’s three essential core tasks. In evolving security environment on its an unpredictable, fast-changing and own. Euro-Atlantic security is best increasingly interconnected world, it assured through a wide network of is essential for the Alliance to invest partner relationships with countries in strong partnerships with countries and organizations around the globe. and organizations around the globe. For this reason, cooperative security is identified as one of NATO’s three “Partnerships are key in ensuring essential core tasks in NATO’s new we meet the challenges of the Strategic Concept, adopted at the coming decades,” says NATO Lisbon Summit in November 2010. Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen. Allies agreed at the summit that NATO’s partnerships “can provide The Allies’ policy of partnership frameworks for political dialogue and and cooperative security has stood regional cooperation in the field of NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen gave a major policy speech on July the test of time. Over the past two security and defence; contribute to 4 to set out his strategic vision for the Alliance, which included forging closer links decades, NATO’s partnerships have strengthening our common values; with worldwide partners in Asia, Africa and elsewhere to guarantee future security continued to evolve, adapting to new and are essential to the success of in the Euro-Atlantic area. security challenges. many of our operations and missions.” led operations. It was a unique interconnectedness with partner Today, partners are deployed At the Chicago Summit in opportunity to discuss lessons forces through joint training and alongside Allies in operations from May 2012, the 28 Allied leaders learned from cooperation and to exercises, even when not actively the Balkans to Afghanistan. Partners met with counterparts from 13 exchange views on common security engaged in operations. are also working with NATO to partner countries from around the challenges. address global challenges that require globe, which have recently made They also underlined their readiness global responses, such as terrorism, particular political, operational and Leaders stressed the need to to cooperate in new areas “in a piracy and cyber defence. financial contributions to NATO- maintain interoperability and demand and substance-driven way”. Component member presented USAF Achievement Medal

By Staff Sgt. R. Michael Longoria During this period, Captain Miranda worked closely with host Capt. Francesco Miranda, E-3A nation civil and military authorities Component flight safety officer, was to facilitate an aircraft mishap recently presented with the U.S. Air investigation at Aviano Air Base, Italy. Force Achievement Medal by Brig. Gen. Warren D. Berry, United States He translated several Italian legal Air Forces Europe (USAFE) director documents to verify the status of of Logistics, Installations and Mission the mishap pilot and assisted with Support. evidence collection by analyzing hundreds of pages of electronic and Captain Miranda has been written documents, including aircraft waiting the last three years for this and training records. medal, which was signed by Gen. Roger A. Brady, the previous USAFE Additionally, he collected and commander. photographed supporting evidence and conducted interviews vital “The medal was given to me for to establishing the scope of the the work I did in 2009, but due to review. distance and other reasons, it wasn’t presented to me until now,” the Throughout the investigation, captain said. Captain Miranda’s unique perspective and analysis of the Captain Miranda was recognized evidence was critical to identify for his accomplishments while numerous process problems serving on the USAFE Accident and other key issues that directly Courtesy photo Investigation Board as a Host Nation contributed to the mishap. Brig. Gen. Warren D. Berry presents Capt. Francesco Miranda with a Air Force Representative and Pilot Member Achievement Medal on May 23. from the 37th Wing, 10th Squadron. Captain Miranda’s in-depth knowledge of F-16 operations His vast safety knowledge and “The distinctive accomplishments The medal was presented for and technical maintenance policy investigative ability, coupled with of Captain Miranda reflect credit outstanding achievement from and practices was instrumental in his can-do attitude, ensured the upon himself, the Italian Air Force March 31, 2009, to April 22, 2009, maintaining the objectivity of the timely completion of the board and and the United States Air Force,” in Trapani, Italy. board process. briefings to senior leadership. said General Brady.

Commander own and do not necessarily reflect the official views of, or endorsement by, the North Atlantic Brig. Gen. Burkhard Pototzky Treaty Organization. The appearance of advertising in this publication, including inserts or supplements, does not constitute an endorsement by NATO of the products or services advertised. Deputy Chief, Public Affairs Submissions are due seven days before publication and may be edited for style and space. Volume 28, No. 13 13 July 2012 Capt. Wilko ter Horst Email articles and classified advertisements to [email protected]. Editor For paid advertisements call Hub Durlinger Media at +31 (0) 46 452 9292, NATO Skywatch is an authorized, unofficial Staff Sgt. R. Michael Longoria cellphone +31 (0) 6 5472 6473 or [email protected]. commercial enterprise newspaper published under exclusive written agreement with the NAEW&CF E-3A Component by HOUX DIGIPRINT, Articles may be reproduced after permission has been obtained from the editor, provided mention Arendstraat 3, 6135 KT Sittard, +31 (0)46 4582111. Opinions expressed by contributors are their is made of NATO Skywatch. To read the NATO Skywatch online visit www.e3a.nato.int

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13 opm.indd 4 11-07-12 10:19 13 July 2012 NATO Skywatch 5 Mont Ventoux… A challenge for most cyclists!

By Geoff Bucknall trainers, where the emotions of this Geoff Bucknall went back down the hill 5 kilometers for the third time. unique achievement were clearly The last time was to motivate his own son Florin up Mont Ventoux to the top. Equipe Mont Ventoux, is made visible, affecting everyone involved. up of 21 teenagers, from 14 years to 21 years of age, from the Dutch Perhaps most important is the special care homes of “Gastenhof.” fact, these special teenagers joined the project nine months ago and Because of various complications trained right up to the last week. such as: Autism, ADHD, Schizo- They each achieved their own special phrenia and serious learning goal and boosted their confidence. difficulties these kids have, it made a Furthermore, the whole experience project to get them cycling to the top brought me and my son Florin closer! of Mont Ventoux, very unique. And, to top it all, more that 5,000 The equipe (team), most of whom, euros were raised for two Dutch had never touched a racing bicycle, charities: Foundation MS Research trained during the winter months at and Foundation Children Cancer Free. the E-3A Component Gym, spinning their way to fitness in preparation Equipe Mont Ventoux’s entire for the conquering of Mont Ventoux, experience was filmed from before moving on to training outside. beginning at the Component Gym to end, when they reached the On June 20, all the young cyclists, summit for documentary series to including 3 teenage girls, made it be broadcasted in September, exact to the top with their buddies and dates not yet known.

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On behalf of Equipe Mont Ventoux, our thanks go to Major Peter Gerisch and the Sports Department for use of the Spinning facility and, to the Components Security Forces, in particular Chief Nicola Innaro and the Pass and Permits office, for their excellent cooperation in helping Equipe Mont Ventoux get access to the Component. The Mont Ventoux trail is 26 kilometers from the village Sault, to the Mont For more information or to see Ventoux summit with an elevation of more pictures, follow “Equipe Mont 1,912 metres. Ventoux” on Facebook.

Alliance and answered by exercises between the two teams. Each team E-3A joins TFM ’85 like Red Flag and Maple Flag held in was ordered to carry out attacks North America. against the same targets.

From the Skywatch Archives Tactical Fighter Meet ’85 (TFM The goal of TFM ’85 was to provide No live firing took place and the ’85), a new type of air exercise, will an opportunity to exercise tactics daily result of the competition Editor’s Note: This story was be held every two years. Sponsored and procedure established for the was judged by a directing staff featured in Skywatch Volume 1, by the Headquarters Allied Forces employment of attack, air defense, evaluating tactics and the Number 2. This story is re-printed as Northern Europe (HG AFNORTH), reconnaissance and electronic employment of resources. it was published on June 14, 1985. each exercise will be rotated among warfare units, to practice combined an AFNORTH nation. operations and to serve as an The five nations providing aircraft, A NATO E-3A aircrew and aircraft incentive to improve interoperability aircrews, and support personnel returned here June 8 from a ten-day The constant requirement to train and effectiveness of air forces for the exercise included: Denmark, air exercise in Denmark. pilots in the resource employment operating in the Northern region by F-16s and F-35s; The Federal and tactics of combine operations promoting mutual understanding, Republic of Germany, Alpha Jets, RF- Fifty-one aircraft and more than led to the development of TFM ’85. confidence and cooperation between 4Es, and Tornados; The Netherlands, 500 aircrew and support personnel The value of such realistic training, participating forces. The participants F-5s; Norway, F-16s; The United from five NATO nations participated provided by exercises like TFM ’85, were organized in two identical States, F-4Gs, EF-111, and F-15s; in the exercise. has been recognized throughout the teams. TFM ’85 was a competition and the NAEWF E-3A.

13 opm.indd 5 11-07-12 10:19 6 NATO Skywatch 13 July 2012 Stay cool to beat the heat

By Master Sgt. Christopher Brown is high, sweat will not evaporate as body is losing salt and minerals opportunity to cool off and rehydrate. quickly, preventing the body from that it needs to function properly. Familiarize yourself with Manual Summer is here and it’s time to releasing heat quickly. Other risk A sports beverage can replace 3.7-1, E-3A Ground Operations get out and enjoy the long summer conditions include age, obesity, the salt and minerals you lose in in Extreme Temperatures, to aid days. As we already found out, these fever, dehydration, heart disease, sweat. you in determining the combined days can also be very hot. We have poor circulation, sunburn, and physiological effects of ambient had days during the last weeks that the use of prescription drugs • Wear as little clothing as possible. temperature, relative humidity were quite warm and we’re only a and alcohol. Choose lightweight, light-colored, and wind speed on the human couple of weeks into summer. loose-fitting clothing. This will body in high temperatures, and Another factor to understand is help promote sweat evaporation to find out about work-rest cycle In order to protect ourselves from the difference between ambient and cooling by letting more air recommendations. this excessive heat, it’s important temperature and apparent pass over your body. to become familiar with some temperature. Ambient temperature Use risk management and preventive measures you can take. is the temperature of the air without • Avoid midday sun. If you go understand that every action has While heat-related injuries are regard to the effects of humidity or outdoors, stay in the shade or in a reaction, whether positive or avoidable, each year many people the radiant heat of the sun. Apparent water when possible. negative. Avoid hot foods and heavy succumb to extreme heat. temperature is the adjustment based meals—they add heat to your body. on the relative humidity and the • Prevent sunburn. Sunburn affects Dress infants and children in cool, In fact, from 1979 to 2003 wind speed. This is why, if you look your body’s ability to cool itself loose clothing and shade their heads excessive heat exposure caused at the weather channel, it may say and causes a loss of body fluids. and faces with hats or an umbrella. 8,015 deaths in the United States, the temperature is 30° Celsius but If you go outside in the sun, you where air conditioning is common. feels like 35°. can protect yourself by wearing a Limit sun exposure during We don’t usually have the luxury of wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses. mid-day hours and in places of air conditioning here in Germany In order to help you avoid heat- In addition, 30 minutes prior to potentially severe exposure, such and when it gets hot, bad things related injuries so that you can going outdoors, apply sunscreen as beaches. Do not leave infants, can happen to those who are enjoy the summer to its fullest, the of SPF 15 or higher. children, or pets in a parked car. unprepared. following recommendations (tools) Provide plenty of fresh water for are provided. • Take it slow. You will have a your pets in a shady area. Heat-related illnesses occur when greater tolerance for the heat if the body is unable to compensate • Increase your fluid intake, you limit your physical activity Each and every one of us can have and properly cool itself. Normally regardless of your activity level. until you become accustomed a safe and healthful summer. Just the body can cool itself by sweating, Don’t wait until you’re thirsty to the heat. If you travel to a remember that during summertime but under some conditions, this isn’t to drink. During heavy work or hotter climate, allow several days activity, whether on the playing field, at sufficient. When this occurs, the exercise in a hot environment, to become acclimatized before home or at work, your activity needs to body temperature rises and can drink two to four glasses (0.5 attempting any vigorous exercise, be balanced with measures that aid the have serious consequences. - 1.0 liters) of cool fluids (non- and work up to it gradually. body’s cooling mechanisms to prevent alcoholic) each hour. heat-related injuries. Several factors affect the body’s For work in extreme temperatures, ability to cool itself during extremely • Replace salt and minerals in your supervisors should be providing rest (Reference: U.S. Centers for Disease hot weather. When the air humidity body. If you sweat heavily, your cycles for individuals to allow them an Control & Prevention) Soccer camp for kids

Photo by Staff Sgt. R. Michael Longoria The E-3A Component Sports Department, in cooperation with Germania Teveren, will host a bilingual soccer camp for children, ages 7 through 15, from Aug. 6 to Aug. 10 at the soccer stadium on NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen. The camp will consist of high quality practices to improve footwork and coordination as well as technical, tactical and physical development. It will culminate with a Parent-verse-Child Game and Festival. Participants must be a NATO identification card holder or from Germany. The cost for the five-day camp is €112.50. For more information or to register, call Stephanie Chalmers at +49 (0)2451-63-4846 or e-mail her at [email protected].

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1 Barefoot path ‘Blotenvoetenpad’, 4 Brunssum, NL Ganzepool (road between JFC Brunssum and the 6 Snow World Landgraaf, NL West Gate). Entrance: between E 6 (adults) and Indoor Ski slopes, open all year. Special summer E 3 (children), group discounts possible. Open from discounts. Address: Witte Wereld 1, 6372 VG 10 Caves in Maastricht April until end of Oktober. Landgraaf, tel. +31 45 5470700 There is a network of underground corridors that can www.blotenvoetenpark.nl www.snowworld.com be visited with a guide, for instance the Zonneberg. Daily tours in English. 2 Glidersclub ‘Zweefvliegclub’ in 6 Mondo Verde Park, Landgraaf, NL Bring a jacket – it’s cool inside the caves. Schinveld, NL Family park with world theme gardens, zoo, funpark. Tours for groups available upon request Eerste Limburgse Zweefvlieg Club Address: Groene Wereld 10, 6372 PW Landgraaf, throughout the year. Check online for more details. Address: Leiffenderhofweg 3, 6451 PR Schinveld, telephone +31 45 5350161. Entrance between www.maastrichtunderground.nl telephone +31 45 5641651 E 15 and E 9, also with special discounts for families, E 40 for a try-out flight, open from May to November retirees and groups. Open 1000-1800 daily. 11 Kajak Maasland, Rafting & Outdoor, daily 1000-1900 www.wereldtuinenmondoverde.nl Lanaken, Belgium www.elzc.nl Rafting for 8 up to 21 km, also during the evening 7 Indoor climbing wall Neoliet ‘Klimwand’, possible. From April to end of Oktober, prices varying 3 Wildfreigehege Gangelt Heerlen, NL from E 16 in a single canou, double canoe E 24, Admission fees: adults E 6.50, childrenE 4.50, family Prices: E 10.50 for adults, E 8.50 for children, special 3-seater E 33 and 4-seater E 42. Rafting E 15 and E 21, also group discount and season tickets, no discounts for children below 5 and families. E 10, return by bus can be arranged. parking fees. Opening hours: 0900-1900 all-season. Opening hours in July and August: Tel. +32 89 71 73 90 or email: [email protected] In winter until dawn. Address: Wildpark Gangelt, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 1800-2300, www.kajakmaasland.be Schinvelder Str., 52538 Gangelt, tel. 02454 2459. Wednesday 1500-2300, Saturday 1200-1800. You may bring your dog on a lead/ leash. www.neoliet.nl 12 Scooter tour in Limburg Just the falconry is not to be accessed by dogs. Scooter rental, motors and quads. www.wildpark-gangelt.com 8 Zoo Gaia park, Kerkrade, NL Address: Fun-Ride, Visésteenweg 131, 3770 Riemst Open daily 1000-1800, entrance fee E 18.50 for in Limburg, tel. +32 494 320125/ +32 496 15 48 75. 4 Aachen Zoo adults,E 15.50 for children, parking fees per car Different paakcages on offer. Aachener Tierpark, in Aachen. E 4.50. www.j-pbikes.be Opening hours until 15 October: 0900-1830. Prices: Address: Dentgenbachweg 105, 6468 PG Kerkrade, for adults E 5, children as from the age of 3: E 2.50, tel. +31 45 567 60 70 13 Valkenburg, NL: Valkenier family park special discounts for retirees, students and groups. www.gaiapark.nl A family park with fun attractions. Address: Obere Drimbornstraße 44, 52066 Aachen. Children over the age of 2 and adults E 9.50, www.euregiozoo.de 9 Mosaqua indoor-outdoor swimming pool group and season tickets are also on offer. with wild-water track, Gulpen, NL Address: Koningswinkelstraat 53, 6301 WH 4 Kletterwald, Aachen Daily open, entry fees for adults E 8.50, children E 7.50, Valkenburg, Netherlands, tel. +31 43 6012289 Outdoor climbing activity in the Aachen forest. check special discounts on their homepage, www.pretpark-de-valkenier.nl Opening hours Monday-Friday 1500-dawn, Address: Landsraderweg 11, 6271 NT Gulpen, Friday-Sunday 1000-dawn. Prices for adults tel. +31 43-4507400 14 Kasteel Hoensbroek E 19, children between E 8 and E 15, www.mosaqua.nl Hoensbroek Castle is one of the largest and most special offers for summer holidays for children. beautiful castles in the Netherlands. The oldest section Address: Unterer Backertsweg, 52074 Aachen, 10 Cannoo and Rafting at the river Maas, of the castle structure dates from 1250, just a tel. 0241 51000824 Maastricht, NL 20 minute drive from Geilenkirchen. www.kletterwald-aachen.de Prices per person: canoe and raft E 12, discount Open (almost) every day from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. for groups 12 persons or more, lunch and dinner Closed on 24, 25, 31 Dec., 1 Jan. and Carnaval. 5 Erholungsgebiet Übach-Palenberg also possible, return by bus can be arranged, Adults: E 8.25; kids under 4 year free; Open to the public all year around. With playground, tel.+31 43-4071954. From April to November, in the kids 4-12 year: E 5.75. water-bikes, miniature golf and restaurant. Address: morning or afternoon. Canoe, rafting or hiking tours. Address: Klinkertstraat 118, 6433 PB Hoensbroek. Im Wurmtal, 52531 Übach-Palenberg www.kanomaastricht.nl www.kasteelhoensbroek.nl

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By Paul Baker level decision-makers and the general public, especially in the local area. He Around 170 serving staff members, expressed gratitude for the efforts retirees and guests attended the of the many volunteers, including Civilian Staff Association’s very NATO civilians, who helped to achieve successful Hail & Farewell and this success. He said that although Barbecue on June 27. the ACO restructuring process was already under way, the Component CSA Vice-Chairman Ben Pereira was still waiting for a definite decision started this event by welcoming on the future size of the fleet and the the Deputy Commander of the workforce. Approval for refurbishment E-3A Component, Colonel Ton van of the MOB runway was also still Happen, and thanked him for making pending. Financial aspects would the presentations. DCOM individually play a key role in all these issues. congratulated two retirees and presented E-3A Component After this formal part of the event, all Certificates of Appreciation to them. the attendees were invited by the CSA In addition, Pereira presented each of to enjoy the barbecue and the excellent them with a CSA gold pin featuring catering arrangements provided by the a miniature E-3A AWACS. DCOM E-3A Club. The CSA wishes to express and the CSA also welcomed new its appreciation of the great work done Photo by Andrea Hohenforst NATO civilian staff members of the by the Club Manager, René Peeters, Deputy Component Commander Col. Ton van Happen, Jost Schreiber, Daniel Component to their duties in this and his very capable staff. Verhoeven and CSA Vice Chairman Ben Pereira. multinational environment. Retirees honored at this event: was promoted to Principal Technician Senior Technician in 1990. In October DCOM then spoke for twenty (Inspection). He retired from that 1991 he was promoted to Principal minutes on a variety of current Jost Schreiber joined the E-3A post at the end of April. Technician (Avionics). He retires from topics. He said the 30th anniversary Component Logistics Wing in that post at the end of August. weekend had been a great success, January 1983 as an Aircraft General Daniel Verhoeven joined the also in financial terms, and that it Mechanic. In March 1987 he was E-3A Component Logistics Wing in The CSA wishes Schreiber and was important for promoting the promoted to Senior Aircraft General December 1988 as a Junior Avionics Verhoeven a very happy and Component’s positive image to high- Mechanic, and in October 2003 he Maintenance Specialist and became a contented retirement.

Photo by Staff Sgt. R. Michael Longoria Going for gold Capt. Mario Di Virgilio, Force Protection & Training Section chief, shows Tech. Sgt. Michael Leard, E-3A Component Logistics Wing, how to operate a MG-3 during a weapons’ handling class. Sergeant Leard and several other component members were offered the opportunity to attend a shooting exercise on June 25. Participants fired three different weapons: a MG-3, a G-36 and a P-8. Those who preformed well enough were presented with a gold “Schützenschnur” award, the German Armed Forces Badge of Marksmanship, during a ceremony June 28 on NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen.

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Photo by Staff Sgt. R. Michael Longoria Tri-Border community celebrates American freedom Fireworks burst over a small lake in Brunssum during the 2012 American Freedom Friendship Festival on July 7. The festival, featuring an American Idol show and Firework Extravaganza, started after the Celebrate Brunssum Parade. The entire day featured food and fun for the entire family. World comes alive in Brunssum Photos and text from World Festival Austria, Canada, Chile, Columbia, was the parade through the center of In 2004, the Parade started to Parade Brunssum Costa Rica, Spain, France, Greece, town with all participating folklore explore new paths by focusing on Indonesia, Japan, Mexico, New groups and bands. contemporary dance and music From July 6 until 11, a festive Zealand, the Netherlands, Poland, culture via themes such as Salsa week filled with world dance, song, Russia, Estonia, Swaziland, Thailand, This World Festival Parade takes and Flamenco, in addition to more comradeship and hospitality: that Venezuela, Congo, Tahiti, Bulgaria, place once every four years (Leap traditional dance and music genres. is what the 2012 Brunssum World and Cameroon. Year) and dates back to 1953. In that Festival Parade is all about. year, out of a sense of solidarity with In 2012, the Parade returned to These groups performed for the victims of the flood disaster in its ‘roots’, with a five-day festival The groups that participated five days at various locations in Zeeland, the Carnival celebrations focusing on comradeship and came from South Africa, Argentina, Brunssum. The highlight of the week were cancelled and a modest three- ‘digging & dancing’ with a great day folkloristic festival was held many links to the mining history instead. of Southeast Limburg.

Over the years, this initiative grew to become the largest world dance festival in the Netherlands and one of the largest in Europe. The 10th International Folkloristic Parade in 1992 was actually the biggest CIOFF (International Council of Organisations of Folklore Festivals and Folk Arts) festival in the world with over 35 countries participating.

The first CIOFF World Folkoriade in 1996 marked a new high point, for which a total of 75 groups from 60 different countries came to Brunssum for a period of 10 days to sing, dance and make music.

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By Pascal Hiller or 65 euros for a family membership. For non-Component personnel, The International Tennis the fees are 65 euros for a single Club recently started its 2012 membership and 35 euros for each Tennis Season on NATO Air Base additional family member. There is also Geilenkirchen. a 10 euros deposit for the court key.

The club meets every Wednesday Personnel without a NATO at 3:30 p.m. and hosts several identification card need a tournaments during the season. “Polizeiliches Führungszeugnis” to The season will conclude with the get a membership. The form can “Closing” Tournament of the Tennis be downloaded on the E-3A portal Courts on Oct. 6. Tennis Club Page or a copy can be picked up from Pascal Hiller or Claus The International Tennis Club has Jensen in the Radar Shop. four clay courts located on base next to the E3-A Club. To use the courts For more information or to become or participate in the tournaments, fill a member, call extension 3734 or log out a membership application and on to the E-3A portal and click on pay the applicable fees. the “Component Links.” The “Tennis Club” site is located under “Club Photo by Staff Sgt. R. Michael Longoria For Component personnel, the fees Pages” on the “Moral and Welfare A member of the International Tennis Club prepares to hit a ball during a tennis are 35 euros for a single membership Activities” link. match on NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen. Dive into competition with the Orcas International Swim Team

By Lois Whelan sportsmanship within a co-operative spirit. In addition to the EFSL The Orcas 2012/13 Competitive competitions, the Orcas also conduct Swim Season will begin on recreational and social activities to August 14. build relationships with other swim clubs in the surrounding areas. U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Ted Dempsey founded the team in August 1987 All tri-community children and this will mark the Orcas’ 25th ages 6 to 19 are eligible to join anniversary of competition with the the team if they can swim 50 European Forces Swim League (EFSL). meters of a recognized stroke. In addition, the Orcas team may Today, our team includes an also contain a limited percentage average of 50 or more swimmers of host country (German/ who compete throughout Germany, Dutch) children who are not Courtesy photo Belgium, Italy, Spain and England. otherwise eligible. The current Orcas International Swim Team poses for a group photo.

The Orcas provide a competitive We offer a two-week trial period every Tuesday, Wednesday and Come join us and see Europe one swim team while promoting personal for all new swimmers interested in Thursday evenings beginning at pool at a time! For more information, and team pride and displaying good joining the team. The Orcas practice 6:45 p.m. in the JFC Brunssum pool. check out www.gkorcas.org. UPCOMING IYA TRIPS HIT…. MEN!!!! July July 18: Movie Park Germany From E-3A Component Public Affairs day tournament. The Ballbuster The IYA is hosting a trip to Movie Park Germany, a big amusement park, for featured a round-robin competition children ages 5 and up on July 18 from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The price for the More than 200 people from on Friday and Saturday and a double- trip is 31 euros without MWA card or 23 euros with a valid MWA Card. military bases around Europe elimination tournament on Sunday. attended the 5th Annual GK Brown July 25: Rursee Bottle Ballbuster, a yearly softball At the end, the teams from The IYA is hosting a trip to the Rursee, which includes cruise hike and castle tournament held by the NATO Air Ramstein and Spangdahlem Air visit, for children ages 5 and up on July 25 from 8 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. The price for Base Geilenkirchen Hitmen. Bases stood atop the leader boards, the trip is 20 euros without MWA card or 12 euros with a valid MWA Card. finishing first and second in both The base’s varsity softball team divisions, respectively. July 27: Bavarian Breakfast hosted the tournament from A Bavarian breakfast will be held at the Rotodome July 27 from 07:00 June 28 until July 1. In addition to all the softball, the to 10:45 a.m. The breakfast includes a warm breakfast, Weißwurst, sweet tournament offered camping and mustard, a pretzel and Hefeweizen (”trüb”, dark or alcohol free) for 5 euros “Another great weekend of plenty of food, including pulled without MWA card or 1.65 euros with a valid MWA Card. European softball has just finished pork barbeque sandwiches. up,” said Tech. Sgt. Jacob Wilson, August 1: Bobbejanland Amusement Park Hitmen head coach. “I want to give “I really enjoyed myself at the GK,” The IYA is hosting a trip to the Bobbejanland Amusement Park for children a huge thank you to all the teams said PJ Wyatt. “That is the most fun ages 5 and up on August 1 from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The price for the trip is that came down. We all thoroughly I ever had at a softball tournament. 31 euros without MWA card or 23 euros with a valid MWA Card. enjoyed your company.” I’m looking forward to next year. For more information or to register for one on the activities above, contact Eight men’s teams and five The GK Hitmen finish third, their the IYA Office in Bldg 95 at ext. 4954/4955. For more upcoming activities, women’s teams entered the three- best finish in the tournament’s history. visit the IYA WSS page.

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