Fall Is Apple Season! News

Friday, October 5, 2018 Volume 11, Issue 36

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

Benelux News Briefs MWR Services Closed Oct. 5 Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation services in Benelux communities will be closed Oct. 5 for an organization-wide "Resil- iency Day." On Chièvres Air Base, the Army Lodging will follow regular hours of operation and the Kennel will offer reduced hours. The Brus- sels and Chièvres Fitness Centers will continue to offer 24/7 access to registered ID cardholders. On Schinnen, Open Indoor Wall Climb- ing will still be available at the Schinnen Climbing Wall that day from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Winter Driving Classes Until Dec. 12, 405th LRC Driver's Testing Station will conduct winter driving classes as follows: - Every Wednesday at SHAPE Bldg. 220, room 113 at 9:15 a.m. in English. - Oct. 11 and Nov. 8 in the Bldg. 30 Auditorium on Caserne Daumerie. in Chièvres at 9 a.m. in English, and 10 a.m. in French. Every GOV driver (who owns an OF 346/license) is required to attend training. For more information, call DSN 366-6603. Commissary Closed The Commissary will be closed Oct. 8 and 9 in Chièvres and Schinnen. Table of Contents Fall is apple season! News...... 2-6 Fall is the perfect time to go apple picking. In Chièvres, the Daumerie Orchad offers different varieties Inside the Gate...... 7-10 of apples. For more information, you'll find a board in the parking lot in front of Building 30 with all you need to know on the apple trees.(U.S. Army photos by Christophe Morel) Outside the Gate...... 11-12

October 5, 2018 October is Energy Action Month

By Melanie Chaballe and Mark Fricke U.S. Army Garrison Benelux Directorate of Public Works

In October, the Army observes Last but not least, also keep Energy Action Month. This year’s an eye on your appliances theme is “Energy resilience (e.g. dishwasher) to identify enables Army readiness”. leaks as soon as possible. Resiliency is about having Upcoming articles this month a strong backup plan, but it all will give you tips on how to starts by minimizing our needs save electricity and fuel to so it will be easier and cheaper give you the opportunity to to fulfill them when something help us reduce the overall goes wrong. energy consumption and Energy includes electricity, increase the garrison’s gas, fuel, etc. but water is also resiliency. key when talking about resiliency. This is what the Energy The first step in reducing our water Action Month is all about, footprint at work and at home is working together as a team to be watchful for potential water to increase the garrison’s leaks. Reading your water meter Energy resilience and also regularly may help you determine to remind us that energy if there’s a larger hidden leak. is a mission enabler and a Dripping water taps, on the force multiplier for a ready other hand, will not instantly and resilient Army. have a big effect on your water For more information on how meter readings but will gradually to save energy, contact the increase the consumption, which energy manager at U.S. Army can add up to thousands of Benelux Directorate of Public gallons or liters within a year. Courtesy graphic. Works at 361-5186.u

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[2] October 5, 2018 Retiree appreciation events announced for Benelux communities Special to the Gazette

Retiree Appreciation Day events give retired military members an opportunity to meet with representatives from U.S. Army Garrison Benelux and SHAPE organizations. Retirees can also receive medical screenings, vaccinations and dental exams as well as get their ID cards replaced or renewed. (U.S. Army photos by USAG Benelux Public Affairs)

In October, garrisons throughout U.S. Army Installation Association of Retired Members of the US Armed Forces- Management Command-Europe are hosting Retiree Belgium. All retirees are welcomed. Appreciation Days. THE NETHERLANDS BELGIUM U.S. military retirees of all branches of service and USAG Benelux invites military retirees to a Retiree their spouses are invited to attend the U.S. Military Retiree Appreciation Day event at the SHAPE Healthcare Facility Appreciation Day in the Community Activity Center (Bldg. Oct. 20 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Starting at 8:30 a.m., 38) Oct. 19 from 10:00 a.m. to 2 p.m. A free breakfast will retirees can come early for coffee and pastries and then be served starting at 9 a.m. have time to meet each other. This event is an opportunity for retirees to update The event features guest speakers, Information exchange their retired pay records and bring a list of their medical and services. The following services and representatives prescriptions and find out if the pharmacy at Geilenkirchen will be available to retirees on site: Medical (Pneumovax carries them. They can meet one-on-one and get answers vaccine for attendees age 65, flu shots and shingles vaccine, to questions from representatives from TRICARE, Veterans if available), Dental (exams, cleaning and appointments), Affairs, Defense Finance and Accounting System, GK Dental TRICARE, Veterans Affairs, Defense Finance & Accounting Clinic, Netherlands Law Center, I.D. Cards office, banking System, Army Community Service, Family and Morale, Welfare facilities, Army Community Service, Geilenkirchen Airman and Recreation, Andrews Federal Credit Union and American & Family Readiness Center and more. There will be free Legion Post BE02 "Flanders Field.” food and refreshments served at the event. The U.S. Community Services Center (Bldg. 253) on The event will also offer free flu shots, pneumovax SHAPE will be open until noon to assist with renewals or vaccine for attendees age 65 and over, and the shingles replacements of identification cards as well as updates vaccine for attendees age 60 and over. These must be to the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System, or ordered in advance so please call +31 (0)45-5263848 DEERS. (within the Netherlands) or +31 (0)45-5263848 (outside After the event, there will be a lunch sponsored by the the Netherlands).u

[3] October 5, 2018 Benelux community to observe Domestic Violence Awareness Month By Jessica Ryan USAG Benelux Public Affairs

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In October, the U.S. Army emphasizes the importance information can be found in the “Inside the Gate” section of healthy relationship habits as they join the nation in and Benelux Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation observing Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Domestic website at https://benelux.armymwr.com. violence awareness campaigns will bring awareness to an The Family Advocacy Program, a program within U.S. issue which undermines Army values and has the potential Installation Management Command’s Army Community to end careers -- and even lives. Service, is designed to strengthen resiliency and improve This year's Department of Defense message is "Know quality of life for military families through education and the Signs of Healthy Relationships to help prevent domestic outreach. abuse." The U.S. Army will focus its efforts on publicizing Within the program is a domestic abuse victim advocate, their resources which help service members and families or DAVA. The advocates help victims with dealing with crisis develop life skills and maintain positive relationships. response, understanding reporting options and even obtaining During the month, military installations worldwide will military and civilian protective orders. They also accompany execute events that highlight prevention programs and victims to medical exams and court protection hearings. services available to the community. At U.S. Army Garrison Even though these services like these exist, ACS Benelux, the following events will be held: professionals aim to educate the community on practicing • Hope 5K Walk/Run at Schinnen: Oct. 11 starting at 9 good communication skills so their relationship troubles a.m. at the Schinnen Fitness Center. do not escalate to violent behavior. • ACS Date Night: Oct. 11 starting at 6:30 p.m. at the Domestic violence is never okay. If you or someone SHAPE Cinema. There will be a screening of Crazy Rich you know needs help, please call ACS at DSN 366-6824 Asians. Admission is €2 per person. or +32 (0)6532-6824 (SHAPE/Chièvres), DSN 360-7500 • Take Back The Night: Oct. 15 starting at 6 p.m. at the or +31 (0)464-437500 (Schinnen) or DSN 368-9783 or SHAPE Track. The event includes a run/walk and lantern +32 (0)2-717-9783 (Brussels). release. If you need immediate assistance, please contact the • Parent Education Workshop Series – Hunt the Good Stuff: host nation police at 112 or call the military police: Oct. 18 starting at noon at Child and Youth Services at • Brussels: DSN 368-9769 or +32(0)27-179769. JFC Brunssum. Registration is required. To RSVP, call • Chièvres: DSN 361-5301 or +32(0)68-275301. DSN 364-3121/2023 or +31(0)45-526-3121/2023. • Schinnen: DSN 597-4555 or +31(0)45-534-0555. • Strike Out! Domestic Violence Bowling Event: Oct. 18 • JFC Brunssum International Military Police: starting at 5 p.m. at the Schinnen Bowling Center. DSN 606-244-3200/2616 or +31(0)45-5263200/2616. Attendees are asked to wear purple attire to show that • SHAPE International Military Police: DSN 423-3333 or they are taking a stand against domestic violence. More event +32(0)65-443333.u

[4] October 5, 2018 WWI centennial: New York National Guard Soldiers break the Hindenburg Line

By Eric Durr New York National Guard

and then pulled out of the line to begin training for this major assault. The Americans were new to combat in the Great War, but they had one thing the British, and the Canadians and Australians that fought with the British, did not have -- numbers. American divisions were twice the size of British army divisions, and British Field Marshal Douglas Haig knew he needed numbers for this assault. For this battle the Americans were placed under the command of Australian Gen. John Monash, considered to be one of the best commanders of the war. Like the Americans he commanded, Monash was a part-time soldier. He was an engineer in civilian life but was an officer in the Australian militia. When he went to wa,r he learned fast. He was successful without spending An American tank attached to the 27th Division arrives at Bellicourt on Oct. 3, 1918 following the lives of his Soldiers. the attack on the Hindenburg Line, Sept. 29-Oct. 1. (New York State Military Museum photo) The plan Monash came up with called On Sept. 29, 1918, the New York National Guard Soldiers for the 27th and 30th Divisions to lead of the Army's 27th Infantry Division fought their way into the attack. Their large divisions would make up for the fact the defensive works known as the Hindenburg Line. that two of his Australian divisions were effectively out of The attack did not go smoothly and casualties were the fight. high. The Americans would take the St. Quentin Canal and At a cost of 3,076 men wounded and killed over two days then two Australian divisions would follow up and leap-frog -- out of the division's strength of 18,055 -- the New Yorkers through the Americans to finish the assault. fought through a maze of German machine gun nests and A key feature facing the Americans was a 3.52 mile long fortified positions to captured the leading edge of the main tunnel through a mountain. Inside the tunnel the Germans German defenses. were using old barges as barracks. The Germans could wait One unit, the 107th Infantry Regiment, famous as the out the artillery and then pour out to counter-attack. 7th Regiment of the New York National Guard, lost 396 men At the beginning of August the Americans were pulled killed and had 753 men wounded out of a total of 1,662 out of the line and began training for the fight. They learned Soldiers who began the battle. to work with British tanks. The tanks were critical because The costly attack, though, broke open the main German they were supposed to provide firepower for the advancing defense in northern France and opened the way for the Americans. British Army to go on the offense. Monash sent 200 Australian officers to work with the By the end of September 1918, most American Soldiers in Americans and make sure they understood how he would France were part of the First American Army commanded by fight the battle. Gen. John J. Pershing. But the New York National Guard's 27th It could have made for hurt feelings, but the Americans Division and the 30th Division, made up of National Guard and Australians got along. They both thought the British Soldiers from several Southern states, had been "loaned" officers were a bit snobbish, but they liked each other. to the British Army and fought under British command as The plan called for the Americans to launch a preliminary the II Corps. attack and move up to a set line on Sept. 27. This "start They'd fought their first battle at the end of August 1918 line" for the main attack was what drove the plan for artillery

[5] October 5, 2018 WWI centennial - Continued from page 5 barrage, which would cover the Americans on their attack. not sticking to his plan. The Americans, Monash told an But things did not go as planned. Australian war reporter, "sold us a pup … They're simply The British division to the north of the 27th Division did unspeakable." not advance as far as it should have during the preliminary The confusion on the ground made it impossible for the attack. The Americans of the 106th Infantry Regiment, which Australians following the 27th Division to leap-frog through led the attack, started further behind than they were supposed the Americans, and Monash directed the Australian units to and did not reach the planned start line for the Sept. 29 south of the St. Quentin Tunnel where the 30th Division had attack. better success. Casualties were heavy. In one battalion every officer In other cases Australians joined members of the 27th was killed. They held the ground where they stopped. Division in the attack. This meant American Soldiers were holding the line in Historians, though, say Monash was unfair to the men locations where Allied artillery should be falling to allow of the 27th Division. Because they were not able to start the 107th Infantry Regiment to attack. In World War I the attack where they should have, their lines were thin and communications were so slow that artillery fire had to be they had to advance further than they should have. planned well in advance. There was no easy way to adjust The fighting continued on Sept. 30 and the Germans fire. began to give away. By Oct. 1, 1918 the Americans and So on the morning of Sept. 29, the Americans would Australians had cleared out the fortifications. have to move more than a half mile in the open before they After the war, and outside of the heat of the battle, caught up with the artillery barrage. Monash was generous to the men of the 27th Division. At 5.55 a.m. on Sept. 29, the attack began. The 107th "I have no hesitation in saying that they fought most Infantry Regiment attacked on the left of the 27th Division bravely, and advanced to the assault most fearlessly," he front while the 108th Infantry Regiment attacked on the wrote. right. "The leaders, from the Divisional Generals downwards, Artillery fire fell on the Germans, but not the Germans did the utmost within their powers to ensure success. Nor right in front of the Guardsmen. The American Soldiers kept must the very bad conditions under which the 27th Division attacking, but they took heavy loses. had to start be forgotten. Our American Allies are, all things The tanks that were supposed to provide fire support considered, entitled to high credit for a fine effort," Monash got knocked out by artillery fire, and in some cases, old wrote. British mines. The Soldiers were pinned down by German During the World War I centennial observance, the Division machine gun fire and counter-attacks. of Military and Naval Affairs will issue press releases noting The 107th Regiment continued to attack, but took very key dates which impacted New Yorkers based on information heavy loses. provided by the New York State Military Museum in Saratoga "They were more than seasoned veterans," Maj. Gen. Springs, New York. More than 400,000 New Yorkers served John O'Ryan, the commander of the 27th Division wrote after in the military during World War I, more than any other the war, "for in addition to battle experience and technical state.u training they possessed in fullest measure pride of organization, high sense of honor and a strong sense of accountability to the home land and the family." "The roster of the dead contains the best names of the city of New York--best in the sense of family tradition and all that stands for good citizenship in the history of the city. This comment applies as well to the rest of the remainder of the regiment and in the same way to the remaining units of the division, which represented other cities and localities of New York State, "he wrote. The well-tuned plan fell apart and the Soldiers fought in small units and companies. The fighting was often hand-to-hand, which surprised the Germans. By the afternoon of the 29th some of the 27th Division units had reached the St. Quentin tunnel. But others Soldiers of the New York National Guard 107th Infantry Regiment, a part of the 27th were still pinned down. Division, train with a British machine gun armed tank during training for the assault on Gen. Monash blamed the Americans for the Hindenburg Line during September 1918. (Courtesy photo)

[6] October 5, 2018 ALL COMMUNITIES American Legion Boys State / Girls State program • The American Legion Post BE02 announces it 2019 Boys State/Girls State program. Boys State and Girls State are summer leadership and citizenship programs sponsored by The American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary for high school juniors. These programs are the premier opportunities to learn how government works, while developing leadership skills and an appreciation of the rights and responsibilities of citizenship. In this exciting summer program, the student can run for office, learn public speaking, draft and debate legislation, and actively participate in all phases of creating and running a working government. For further information or an application, please contact the American Legion Post BE02 at flanders.fields. [email protected]. 2018 U.S. Elections • If you want to vote in this year's elections, please make sure that you register for an absentee ballot. Even if you registered for an absentee ballot in previous elections, please remember that most states require voter registration to be updated or validated annually. This can be done by completing the Federal Post Card Application, or FPCA, and sending it to the elections administrator in your state. For more information, contact the voting assistance officer for USAG Benelux, at DSN 366-5696 or +32(0)65-325696 or visit the Federal Voting Assistance Program website at www.fvap.gov. The following are VTC-projected classes. For information about and to register for VTC classes, contact Army Community Service at your location: • For SHAPE: DSN 366-6824 or +32 (0)65-326824 • For Brussels: DSN 368-9783 or +32 (0)2-7179783 • For Schinnen: DSN 360-7500 or +31 (0)46-4437500 Oct. 9 • Budgeting and Investment Basic - From 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., receive tips on how to save, doing a quality budget that is understandable and easy to understand. You will also have automated budget worksheets, and you will talk about making the best use of your resources, spending and savings ratios and retirement planning. Oct. 16 • Couples and Their Finances - From 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. This class is about couples and how they go about planning their finances. Oct. 23 • Blended Retirement (BRS) - Discuss the pros and cons of the Blended Retirement System. Look at retirement planning in general and the long-term benefits of the Blended Retirement System. Mostly as it pertains to the benefits of being in the Thrift Savings Plan. You will also look at historical data of the TSP and make certain it is easily understood.

Inside the Gate Inside BRUSSELS COMMUNITY See also above in "All Communities." Closure • The Brussels CAC/DEERS Office will be closed Oct. 5. If you need service, please contact the ID Card section located in SHAPE Bldg. 253. To schedule an appointment, call DSN 366-6292/6291 or +32 (0)65-44 6292/6291. American Legion "Flanders Field" Post BE02 • Oratorical Scholarship Contest - The American Legion "Flanders Field" Post BE02 announced its 6th Annual Oratorical Scholarship Contest - A Constitutional Speech Contest. The contest is scheduled Dec. 8 at the Brussels American High School Multipurpose Room. Eligible participants must be citizens or lawful permanent residents of the U.S. All contestants must be bona fide students herein described as any student under the age 20 on the date of the national contest who is presently enrolled in a high school or junior high school (public, parochial, military, private or home school), commencing with grade nine and terminating with grade 12. For more information, contact the Oratorical Contest team at [email protected] or visit https:// postbe02oratoricalcontest.weebly.com. 24-Hour Fitness • Eligible users may register their ID card to gain entry into the Brussels Fitness Center during non-regular hours. Patrons will be able to knock out some cardio, lift weights, and improve their overall fitness and health. To get access, visit the Brussels Fitness Center or call DSN 368-9667 or + 32 (0)2-717-9667. Every Monday and Thursday • Lunchtime Yoga - Relax and refresh during the work day from 12:15 p.m. to 1 p.m. at the Brussels Fitness Center. For more information, call DSN 368-9667 or +32 (0)2-7179667.

[7] October 5, 2018 Every Friday • 3 Star Recreation Night - Join the Brussels community for games, cards, music and movies starting at 5 p.m. Line dancing will start at 7 p.m. on the first and third Friday of the month. U.S. Military, NATO, U.S. Embassy and mission cardholders are welcome. For more information, call DSN 368-9822 or +32 (0)2-7179822. Every 2nd and 4th Friday of Each Month • Karaoke Night - Starting at 6 p.m. U.S., NATO, U.S. Mission, and U.S. Embassy ID cardholders are welcomed. For more information, call DSN 368-9822 or +32 (0)27-17-9822. Oct. 25 and 31 • FY19 Driving in Winter Training – The Logistics Readiness Command (LRC) Benelux will conduct four sessions of Winter Driving Training: from 11 a.m. to noon and from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Held in the Community Conference Room, Bldg. 2. Every government vehicle driver (who has an OF 346/license) is required to attend this annual winter driving training. For more information, call DSN 368-9785 or +32 (0)2-7179785. Oct. 31 • Spooky Bash - The 3 Star Recreation Center is planning a frightfully fun night for the whole family from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Decorate the trunk of your car or a fest table to set the mood for trick-or-tricking! Prizes will be awarded to the top three decorated spaces! Register at the 3 Star Recreation Center. SCHINNEN/BRUNSSUM COMMUNITY See also page 7 in "All Communities." October • Winter-Driving Training Classes - The 405th Army Field Support Brigade, Drivers Testing Station will host a series of mandatory annual winter-driving training classes at the Schinnen Base, Bldg. 4. This training is mandatory for all military personnel, U.S. civilian employees, and host nation employees of USAG Benelux at Schinnen as well as personnel at HQ SDDC in Rotterdam, and whomever possesses a U.S. government driver’s license and operates TMP USAG Benelux at Schinnen military vehicles. Family members who pos- ses a POV License are highly encouraged to attend. Classes are scheduled for the following dates: Oct. 8 from 9 to 10 a.m. and from 2 to 3 p.m., Oct. 11 from 9 to 10 a.m. and from 2 to 3 p.m., Oct. 15 from 9 to 10 a.m. and from 2 to 3 p.m., Oct. 18 from 9 to 10 a.m. and from 2 to 3 p.m., October 22 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. and from 2 to 3 p.m., Oct. 25 from 9 to 10 a.m. and from 2 to 3 p.m., and Oct. 29 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. and from 2 to 3 p.m. For more information, call DSN 360-7433 or +31 (0)46-4437433. Oct. 5 • Open Indoor Wall Climbing - Available at the Schinnen Climbing Wall from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Entry is $10 for adults, and this includes harness and carabiner rentals and trained instructor assistance. For more information, call DSN 360-7370/7560 or +31 (0)46-4437370/7560. Oct. 11

Inside the Gate Inside • HOPE 5K Domestic Violence Walk/Run - The event, hosted by the Schinnen MWR Fitness Center, will start at 9:15 a.m. Show time is 9 a.m. Please wear purple to say "Abuse is never okay!" For more information, please stop by the Schinnen Fitness Center or call DSN 360-7561 or +31 (0)46-4437561. • 3 Star Dinner Special "All You Can Eat Pizza and Salad" - Starts at 5:30 p.m. Cost is $11 for adults, and $5 for kids. The alternative kids menu is chicken strips with potato wedges for $5. Reservations are required by Oct. 9 and can be made at [email protected]. Oct. 11-13 • Hollywood Horrors - Haunted Labyrinth - The E-3A Component Services Branch presents Hollywood Hor- rors - Haunted Labyrinth at the Geilenkirchen NATO Air Base Bldg. 91. The horror is open Thursday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Cost for kids and adults is €10. Open to all NATO ID cardholders and citizens of NATO countries. Non NATO ID holders must show a valid passport to enter the base. For tickets, questions or volunteering, send an email to [email protected]. Oct. 12-13 • Children’s Halloween Fest - Geilenkirchen Team 5/6 presents Annual Children’s Halloween Fest from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Bldg. 94. The Fest has fun for all ages with movies, games, crafts, and more. Drop off care is available for the Haunted House. Admission is €5 and this includes five game tickets. For more information, contact [email protected] or [email protected]. Oct. 13 • GK Trunk of Treat - Presented by the OPS Booster Club from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Saceur Ave on Geilenkirchen Air Base. For more information, send an email to [email protected] or [email protected]. • Tri-Border NERDCON 2018 - Held at the Brunssum International Conference Center. The event starts at 10 a.m. with anime, comics, Cosplay, video games, roleplaying games, escape room, food, and more. Cost is €5 for adults, €2 for children age 6 to 16. You will save €1 if you arrive in costume.

[8] October 5, 2018 Oct. 15-19 • Commander's Cup Challenge - The Schinnen Fitness Center started the Commander's Cup Challenge, offering teams and individuals challenges to secure the Commander's Cup trophy. The next event will be "push-ups." For more information, stop by the fitness center or call DSN 360-7561 or +31 (0)46-4437561. Oct. 18 • Free Bowling and Games - For U.S. community members. Hosted by Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation and Army Community Service. Held at the Schinnen Bowling Center from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Please wear purple to say "Abuse is never okay!" Oct. 19 • U.S. Military Retiree Appreciation Day - All U.S. military retirees and their spouses are invited to attend the U.S. Military Retiree Appreciation Day at the Community Activity Center in Bldg. 38 on Schinnen from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Representatives will provide information regarding TRICARE, health and wellness, legal services, banking services, dental, VA benefits, ID Cards, Army Community Service and various retiree membership organizations. RSVP by calling DSN 606-2443848 or +31 (0)45-5263848. Oct. 22 - Nov. 23 • Co-Ed Basketball Open Enrollment - For ages 3 to 15. Held at the Child and Youth Services on JFC Brunssum, Bldg. H602. This is for the Jan. 15 to Feb. 23 season. Cost is $25 for children age 3 to 5 years and $45 for children age 6 to 15. You must be registered with CYS and have a valid health assessment at the time of enrollment. Volunteer coaches are needed! Contact Parent Central Services for more information or details at DSN 606-2443121 or +31 (0)45-5263121/4195. Open to all U.S. and NATO ID cardholders. • Jr. Girls Basketball Open Enrollment - For ages 13 to 15. Held at the Child and Youth Services on JFC Brunssum, Bldg. H602. This is for the Jan. 15 to Feb. 23 season. Cost is $45. You must be registered with CYS and have a valid health assessment at the time of enrollment. Contact Parent Central Services for more information at DSN 606-244-3121 or +31 (0)45-5263121/4195. Open to all U.S. and NATO ID cardholders. Oct. 22 - Nov. 24 • Snowboarding Winter Clinic Open Enrollment - For ages 10 to 18. Held at the Child and Youth Services on JFC Brunssum, Bldg. H602. Clinic dates are Dec. 5 and 12, Jan. 9, 16, 23 & 30, and Feb. 6. Cost is $280 paid at time of registration (includes trans- portation, helmet and snowboard, professional instruction). Contact Parent Central Services for more information or details at DSN 606-2443121 or +31 (0)45-5263121. Oct. 23 - Nov. 24 • Cheerleading Open Enrollment - For ages 6 to 15. Held at the Child and Youth Services on JFC Brunssum, Bldg. H602. This is for the Jan. 15 to Feb. 23 season. Cost is $45. You must be registered with CYS and have a valid health assessment at the time of enrollment. Contact Parent Central Services for more information or details at DSN 606-2443121 or +31 (0)45-5263121/4195. Open to all U.S. and NATO ID cardholders.

Inside the Gate Inside Oct. 24 • LEGO Day - The event is for kids of all ages. Held at the JFC HQ Brunssum Library from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call DSN 606-2442469 or +31 (0)45-5262469. Oct. 25 • Board Games Day - Attention board gamers of all ages! The JFC Brunssum Library has organized a Board Games Day from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Library. Discover a new game or go down memory lane and play Twister or Scrabble. For more information, stop by the Library or call DSN 606-2442669 or +31 (0)45-5262669. Oct. 31 • "Trunk or Treat" - The event held in Schinnen includes the Haunted Trunk-or-Treat Trail from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., spooky bowling, children's activities at the Community Activity Center from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., a costume contest from 8:15 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., and more. Open to U.S. & NATO ID cardholders and guests. Entry is free. For more information, call DSN 360-7560 or +31 (0)46-4437560. Nov. 9-11 • Foggy Fields Bazaar - The next Foggy Fields Bazaar will take place on NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen, Hangar 2. Open Friday from noon to 6 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Open to all U.S. and NATO ID cardholders. Dec. 8 • Oratorical Scholarship Contest - The American Legion "Margraten" Post NL01 is holding its 2nd Annual Oratorical Scholarship Contest - A Constitutional Speech Contest at the USAG Benelux in Schinnen Class- room. Eligible participants must be citizens or lawful permanent residents of the U.S. All contestants must be bona fide students herein described as any student under the age 20 on the date of the contest who is presently enrolled in a high school or junior high school), commencing with grade nine and terminating with grade 12. For more information, contact the Oratorical Contest team at [email protected].

[9] October 5, 2018 SHAPE/CHIÈVRES COMMUNITY See also page 7 in "All Communities." Benelux Finance Office Disbursing • The Benelux Finance Office Disbursing will be open Oct. 18 from 9 a.m. to noon and from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. On Friday Oct. 19, the Benelux Finance office will be open from 9 a.m. to noon and from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., but with limited service for emergencies only. Every First Week of the Month • Intro to Gym Machines - The SHAPE Sports and Fitness Center hosts this walk-thru Tuesday at 10 a.m. and Thursday at 6 p.m. Book an appointment at the fitness center. Every Monday and Wednesday • Circuit Training (Stroller-Friendly) - Join the Chièvres Fitness Center (Bldg. 20004) on Mondays and Wednesdays, from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., for an adult, high-intensity, full-body workout using body weight and basic equipment followed by 30 minutes of indoor cycling. Kids are welcomed. Every Tuesday • Self-Defense - Men and women over age 18 can attend this beginner-level self-defense course hosted by certified instructors from the Spanish Forces every Tuesday from 7 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. at the SHAPE Main Gym Basketball Court. Registration is free. Contact [email protected]. • POV Orientation Class is conducted at SHAPE Bldg. 220 in room 104 from 8 a.m. to noon. Schedule an appointment in order to receive study material. Every Tuesday and Thursday • Boxing Classes - Held at the SHAPE Sports and Fitness Center for all levels. No previous experience is required. Interested? Call +32 (0)65-445345. Every Wednesday • GOV Orientation Class is conducted from 8 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. The briefing is mandatory for all U.S. civilians and military who drive a government vehicle. Candidates must pass the prior POV tests. Oct. 6-13 • Fire Prevention Week - Held on Chièvres Air Base from Oct. 6 to 13. On Oct. 13, there will be the first annual open house at Bldg. 20010 from noon to 4 p.m with free food, drinks, fire truck rides, and more. Oct. 10 Inside the Gate Inside • Joint Communications Unit - Recruiting Brief - The Joint Communications Unit assesses Soldiers, Airmen, Sailors, and Marines in more than 32 communications specialties for positions in the command. Those interested are encouraged to attend the recruiting brief from 8 .am. to 9 .m. in the Bldg. 30 Conference Room on Caserne Daumerie. For more information, contact [email protected]. Oct. 11 • ACS Date Night Out - The event starts at 6:30 p.m. at the SHAPE Cinema. Join the Family Advocacy Program and learn healthy relationship techniques while spending a fun night out with your significant other. Show is Crazy Rich Asians for a discount rate of €2. For more information, call DSN 366-6824 or +32 (0)65-326824. Oct. 12 • Parents' Night Out - From 5:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Held at Child Development Center and School Age Center. Child must be registered with Child and Youth Services. Cost is $30 per child. For more information, call DSN 366-6839/9767 or +32 (0)65-326839/6797. Oct. 15 • Take Back the Night - From 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the SHAPE Track. Take Back the Night is a run/walk in observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Biodegradable lanterns will be released in honor of victims/survivors of domestic violence. Upcoming Organized Trips & Tours SHAPE Trips & Tours • Cologne Christmas Markets, Dec. 8 Serving Brussels, Chièvres and SHAPE. Call • Luxembourg Christmas Markets, Dec. 15 DSN 423-3884 or +32 (0)65-443884. Schinnen Trips & Tours • Amsterdam, Oct. 6 Call DSN 360-7560 or +31 (0)46-4437560. • Trier, Germany, Oct. 13 • Clay Pigeon Shoot, Oct. 6 • London, Oct. 20 • Oberhausen Mall Shopping Trip, Germany, Oct. 17 • Maastricht, The Netherlands, Oct. 27 • Express Trip to Paris, Nov. 17 • Paris Secret Food Tour, Nov. 17 • Cologne Christmas Markets, Germany, Dec. 1 • Christmas Market and Light Show in Amiens, France, Nov. 24 • Valkenburg Christmas Market, Dec. 1 • London Express, Dec. 8

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Read about events near Chièvres, SHAPE and Brussels. Read about events near Brunssum and Schinnen (in Through Dec. 6 the Netherlands unless otherwise indicated). • Brussels Museums Late Night Openings - It's a Oct. 5-7 classic in the cultural autumn of the Belgian capital. • Fall Fair in Hellendoorn – Held at Landgoed (estate) Each Thursday between 5 p.m. and 10 p.m., at least Schuilenburg on Schuilenburgerweg, 54. Open five museums will offer guided tours, workshops, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Entry is €6.50 for adults and more. It's the ideal opportunity to discover the and free for children age 12 and younger. Brussels museums in a relaxed atmosphere. The Oct. 6 complete schedule and information about tickets is • Fall market “Groei & Bloei” in Emmeloord - Held at available at https://brusselsmuseumsnocturnes.be/. Groenhorst on De Balkan, 16 with culinary delicacies, Oct. 5-6 old crafts demonstrations, garden creations, and • Antwerpfila - A large fair for collectors of stamps and more. Open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Entry is €10 for coins. Held at Antwerp Expo on Jan van Rijswijcklaan, adults and free for children age 11 and younger. 191. Open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Entry is €5. • Antique & Curiosa Market in Heusden - Held from Oct. 5-8 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Burchtplein. • Antwerp Art Fair - Held at Antwerp Expo, Jan van Oct. 6-7 Rijswijcklaan, 191. Open Thursday from 6 p.m. to • Country Fall Fair in Haren - Held in and around 11 p.m., Friday from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday farm stables on Rijksstraatweg with lots of lifestyle and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Entry is €10. products, curiosa, culinary delicacies, and more. Oct. 6 Open from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. No entrance fee. • Be Fair Rock Festival in Bauffe - Twenty rock bands • Kartoffelfest auf dem Neumarkt in Ibbenbüren will perform on two stages. Held on Chaussée de (GE) - Everything is influenced by potato. Open Mons from 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Entry is €20. from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. No entrance fee. • SHAPE Band Concert - Held at parc communal from • Fall Market in Rösrath (GE) - With art, flowers, 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. No entrance fee. plants, regional specialties, and more. Held at Oct. 6-7 Schloss (castle) Eulenbroich on Zum Eulenbroicher • Tattoo Convention in Mons - There will be more Auel, 19. Open Saturday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., than 150 artists, live music, contests, shows, and and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Entry is €3 for more. Held at Lotto Mons Expo on Avenue Thomas adults, and free for children age 13 and younger. Edison, 2. Open Saturday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Oct. 7 and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Entry is €15 for • Bread Market in Bad Berleburg (GE) - Visitors will one day, and €20 both days. find many freshly baked breads and other regional • Glass Fair of Lasne - Glass works are in the center specialties. Held on Marktplatz. Open from 11:30 of attention. Open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Centre a.m. to 6 p.m. No entrance fee. Outside the Gate Outside Sportif de Lasne on Route d’Ohain, 9a. Entry is €6. • Children’s Clothes & Toys Fair in Den Bosch - The Oct. 7 fair has more than 180 stands. Held at Maaspoort • Craft Market and Flea Market in Neufmaison Sports & Event Center on Marathonloop 2. Open Held on Rue de Chièvres including 750 booths from from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. • A Day in Fall in Oud-Zuilen - Visitors will find • What's Up Brussels Festival - An urban art event biological delicatessen, old Dutch apples and pears, including art, music, dance, fashion, sports and books, jewelry, and more. Held in the park and at food. From noon to 6 p.m, at Mont des Arts, there the castle Zuylen, Toernooiveld, 1. Open from 11 will be skate, basket, dance battles, and more (no a.m. to 5 p.m. Entry is €5 for adults and free for entrance fee.) From 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., there will be children 11 and younger. a live show at La Madeleine. Entry is €30. Oct. 8 • Volksmarch in Mignault for 5, 10 or 20 km - Departs • The Relief of Alkmaar - Festivities marking the from Rue des Déportés, 9 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. liberation of Alkmaar from the Spaniards in 1573 Oct. 20 include demonstrations, a fair, games, parades, • Concert "Le Magicien d'Ath" - The "Harmonie Royale and fireworks. No entrance fee. Union de Lorette" and the "Chorale Rainbow" will Oct. 11-14 perform at 7:30 p.m. The show is based on The • Military Boekelo in Usselo - An equestrian event with Wizard of Oz. Held at Salle Georges Roland on Rue the world top equestrians. Held on Boekmaatweg. Hennepin, 12 in Ath. Entry is €8 for adults, and Open Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday free for children. You can get pre-sale tickets (€5) from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday from 8 a.m. to at Chaussée de Mons, 410. For more information, 4 p.m., and Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. For visit www.harmonieuniondelorette.be. more information, visit www.military-boekelo.nl.

[11] October 5, 2018 Highway Construction and Road Closures You may experience some delays while driving in the Benelux this season. Road construction projects are occurring throughout the countries and may result in temporary lane closures and road congestion. We will provide regular updates to ensure that the community is informed and prepared.

Nivelles-Haut-Ittre (E19/A7): A road construction project began on E19/A7 between Nivelles and Haut-Ittre, in the direction of Brussels. From Oct. 1 to 14, the loop of the Haut-Ittre inetrchange coming from Mons to the Nationale 28 is closed to traffic. Drivers have to follow a deviation, or detour, via exit 18 on the E19. From Oct. 2 to 7, the R0 acess from Waterloo to E19 in the direction of Brussels will be closed. Work is scheduled to be completed by the beginning of November.

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

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

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

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

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