Volume 28, No. 17 NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen 26 October 2012

Photo by Cristian Schrik Escort Home Two Aero L 159 ALCAs (Advanced Light Combat Aircraft) from the Czech fly off the left of a NATO E-3A AWACS Sept. 24 during a flight from Ostrava, Czech Republic, to NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen, Germany. NATO Ambassadors visit base, gain understanding of Component By Staff Sgt. R. Michael Longoria a common goal. As a NATO ambassadors to get first-hand look at to-air refueling by a KC-135 from the commander, I operate this installation the AWACS and the capabilities it and Ohio Air National Guard’s 121st Air NATO Ambassadors from to support the E-3A Component our air crews provide to NATO,” the Refueling Wing. 13 countries visited the E-3A mission around the world.” said. Component at NATO Air Base The ambassadors proceeded to the Geilenkirchen on Oct. 11. Following the general’s remarks, The two orientation flights lasted training wing for a mission debriefing, the “VIPs” signed the Component’s about four hours and included air- which was the end of the visit. The ambassadors60¡ attended65¡ a base70¡ guestbook,75¡ a common80¡ tradition85¡ 90¡ 95¡ 100¡ 105¡ 110¡ 115¡ 120¡ 125¡ 40¡ tour and flew onUZBEKIS an E-3ATAN AWACS to for all important base visitors. The KAZAKHST AN gain a better understanding of the ambassadors received a two-hourDzungar ia MONGOLIA Almaty Component’s mission and what it briefingBishkek about the Component.†rŸmqi The GOBI Beijing Dalian Bukhara Oz. Issyk Kul' N offers to NATO commanders. Tashkent briefing covered everythingH fromA the UZBEKISTAN S Hami Baotou Tianjin Bo Hai N Samarkand E history andI future of the Force toTur thefan Depression Aksu TURKMENISTAN T 35¡ UponMashhad arriving at the gate early in challenges and issues the Component ORDOS Shijiazhuang 35¡ Dushanbe Qingdao the morning, the ambassadors TwereAJIKISTAN faces on a daily basis. Yinchuan Yumen Taiyuan T ARIM PENDI YELLOW escorted to theSheberghan E-3A Club,Mazar-e Sharif where they N Q I L I SEA CHINA OPERATION H A A N IRAN S S T U N H Herat A L A N were welcomed by the NATO Early The ambassadors met with an Ho ng Qinghai Hu wa Zhengzhou Warning &AFGHANIS Control ForceT AN commander aircraft commanderAHotanFGHAN and a tactical H S H Luoyang Kabul N A Lanzhou Shanghai Farah L A N and the Component Commander, director, who coversK U N the crew step Xi'an H ASSIST u 30¡ Brig. Gen. Andrew Mueller. Srinagarbriefing for their flight. an A N g H H U A S H Hangzhou N e 30¡ Qandahar Islamabad H O H X I L S H A BAYAN HAR SHAN DABA SHAN Wuhan INDIA QING ZANG Tongtian He g “Welcome to a one of a kind, multi- The ambassadors spilt up and CHINA Jian Poyang Hu Zahedan XXX DAYS ng Quetta a Lahore 60¡ 65¡ 70¡ 75¡ 80¡ 85¡ 90¡ h 95¡ 100¡ 105¡ 110¡ 115¡ 120¡ 125¡ national operation,” General Mueller boarded to separate aircraft, one T C G 40¡ ANG Nanchang Multan UZBEKISTAN GU Dongting Hu PAKISTAN A LA said. “Geilenkirchen is the only air with a crewN from 1 and KAZAKHS SH T AN H G AN Chengdu Dzungar ia MONGOLIA Sutlej D Qamdo Changsha I Almaty RED Chongqing Fuzhou base in NATO operatedSukkur by Bahawalpur17 nations the other with aS crew from Squadron Bishkek †rŸmqi GOBI Beijing Dalian E Bukhara 25¡ I Oz. Issyk Kul' BASINA N S PhotoTashkent by AndreaH Hohenforst S H Baotou s UZBEKISTAN KYRGYZSTEAN Hami Tianjin Bo Hai working in partnership to accomplish 3. “The flight is a chanceH for the Lhasa N N Hengyang Gwadar u A Samarkand G E Turfan Depression d N Xigaze D I 25¡ n M T U Aksu 35¡

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Making lasting impressions at NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen

By Brig. Gen. Andrew Mueller First, I must ensure the Component course for the Component to enable within the Component where we can E-3A Component commander is able to sustain the operational us to sustain the E-3A capability for improve our operations. Be certain, taskings we have today. Our support NATO for 15 to 20 more years. To be the decisions I take resulting from “Es gibt keine zweite Chance to ongoing NATO operations and clear, many areas of our operation this review will only be made after für einen ersten Eindruck” for me our readiness commitment to NATO have evolved since 1997 and it is deliberate discussions to ensure they translates to “first impressions are Response Force must be maintained. time to recognize these evolutions set the best path for the future of the lasting impressions” and after my Be certain, our performance in these and set a sustainable path for the Component. first 90 days back at NATO Air Base operations have made and continue Component for the long-term. Geilenkirchen, I am very impressed to make a lasting impression on This path must include increased I am extremely proud to be with what I have seen here in the NATO Commanders. Preserving our efficiency to ensure we are using the commander of your E-3A E-3A Component. current capability to meet these our nations’ resources in the most Component. Over the last 90 days taskings is absolutely essential. effective way possible. my goal was to impress upon you Everyday I meet outstanding the importance of the mission we do professionals who make an invaluable Second, I will work to promote My initial effort in this third today, the unique experience we have contribution to the Component and opportunities for all of us to share area will be to support the Force here at Geilenkirchen to make lasting are extremely proud of the job they in the rich heritage of all the nations commander in accomplishing a Force friendships among all our families have in supporting our mission. which comprise our Component. Review for the entire NATO Airborne and my desire to use a deliberate and The multi-national environment Warning and Control Force. I am open process to set the course for the My impression of the Component here at NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen keenly aware that this review can future of the Component to preserve today matches the lasting impression is very special. I hope you recognize create uncertainties within the force. It our capability for NATO commanders. I left with in 1997 – this is a one-of-a the opportunities here to develop is my commitment to you to make the kind multi-national NATO operational friendships among fellow members information involving this review open unit delivering the most modern of the Component which are certain to all members of the Component. AWACS capability to support NATO to last well beyond your tour at NATO Equally important, this review offers commanders everywhere. To sustain Airbase Geilenkirchen. each of you an opportunity to inject this impression my initial effort as you experience into the future of your Component commander is Finally, in partnership with Force the Component. I look forward to focused in three areas. Command, I will work to set the hearing your ideas regarding areas Fihgitng Comlpcanecy at the Copmnonet By SMSgt. Christopher Daniels and unless the obvious comes right Tihs is bcuseae the huamn mnid length and we skip right over it out and hits us… we can be oblivious deos not raed ervey lteter by istlef, “thinking” we know what the word is. Webster’ Dictionary defines to it all. This state of mind can but the wrod as a wlohe. complacency as: Self-satisfaction negatively affect many things such In reading paragraphs it’s not a especially when accompanied by as productivity, quality, safety and Many of you probably didn’t have big deal… however when it comes to unawareness of actual dangers or ultimately mission accomplishment. much trouble reading that paragraph. safety, complacency can be a literal deficiencies. It probably took you back at first, killer on the job. Each moment we Here is an example: Aoccdrnig to but then you were able to zip right are working with hazardous energy, Here at NATO Air Base a rschearch at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, through the test and understand the operating aircraft engines, forklifts, Geilenkirchen, complacency is it deosn’t mttaer in waht order content. drill press, automobiles or even perhaps one of the biggest challenges the ltteers in a word are, the only walking from one end of the facility we face when completing our iprmoetnt tihng is taht the frist and This is an example of how to the other, we must keep focused mission! As a Component we come lsat ltteer be at the rghit pclae. The complacency works with our minds. on the task at hand. from diverse backgrounds, we expect rset can be a toatl mses and you can We get used to words starting with things to be a certain way each time sitll raed it wouthit a porbelm. certain letters and being a certain See Complacency on page 7

Commander own and do not necessarily reflect the official views of, or endorsement by, the North Atlantic Brig. Gen. Andrew M. Mueller 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. Acting Chief, Public Affairs Submissions are due seven days before publication and may be edited for style and space. Volume 28, No. 17 26 October 2012 Capt. Wilko ter Horst Email articles and classified advertisements to pao@e3a..int. Editor For paid advertisements call Hub Durlinger Media at +31 (0)46 4529292, cellphone +31 (0)6 5472 NATO Skywatch is an authorized, unofficial Staff Sgt. R. Michael Longoria 6473, [email protected] or Houx Digiprint at +31 (0)46 4582111, [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 Stichting temporary StichtingStichting lodging Stichting Altes Brauhaus family-friendly accommodation MeubelMeubelMeubel Depot DepotDepot for short or long-term stays. Member Professional Association the BEST DEALS in of Innkeepers ofthe and in International SECONDHANDBEST andFURNITURE DEALS cheapgood quality 1200m2 cheapgoodsecondhand qualityfurniture SECONDHANDfurniture FURNITURESummer Promotion: Sitard Dr. Nolenslaan 151 - 046 2100104 Sittard Dr. Nolenslaan 151 - 046 2100104 Book now and receive FREE CAR RENTAL Sitard Dr. Nolenslaan 151 - 046minimum 2100104 10-night stay, 30-day maximum*

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By David Sloan participated in a system preliminary design review in Kent, Wash. The Two major design reviews were review was completed a month completed last month for the flight ahead of schedule. deck and avionic upgrade to the U.S. and NATO Airborne Warning and During the preliminary design Control System (AWACS) fleets. review, Boeing used an immersive 3-D development environment Under a $368 million engineering, to provide AWACS pilots and manufacturing and development maintainers with a realistic view of contract, Boeing will integrate the flight deck and electronics bay. new and existing avionic and communications systems, upgrade “Our Air Vehicle team’s computer one aircraft for each AWACS fleet, models were integrated with and flight test and qualify the new actual AWACS pilot’s seat,” said Jon systems, develop logistics support Hunsberger, Boeing AWACS program data and train flight crews and manager. Photo by Andrea Hohenforst maintenance personnel. “A pilot wore a special helmet and Boeing has successfully completed a system preliminary design review on a flight Boeing, along with 60 3-D glasses, and by moving his head deck and avionics upgrade to the U.S. and NATO AWACS fleets. The upgraded flight representatives for the U.S. Air side to side or up and down he could deck will feature five main glass displays, offering the pilot and co-pilot user-friendly Force and NATO – and key suppliers easily see the flight deck design and and customizable engine, navigation and radar data. Rockwell Collins and Telephonics – evaluate how all the pieces fit together.” Spanish Policy Makers visit E-3A Component

By Maj. Ignacio Lanzat Photo by Andrea Hohenforst

As part of US-NATO Program for Policy Makers, a Spanish delegation visited the E-3A Component at NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen on Oct. 4.

The group was composed of Spanish Parliament, Ministry of the Presidency, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, Ministry of Home Affairs and Ministry of Defense representatives.

The group was welcomed at the E-3A Club by the Spanish Senior National Representative and IT Wing Commander Col. Juan Ramón del Río Nieto, who briefed the group on the Component’s mission, structure and the Spanish contribution.

Brig. Gen. Andrew Mueller, Component commander, joined the briefing to welcome the group. visible symbol of Alliance cohesion technological capabilities and the Air Battle Management, reviewing and solidarity. The briefing was roles played by each crew member. its capabilities such as airborne The commander highlighted followed by a walkthrough of an The visit was an opportunity to surveillance, command and control, the multinational character of the E-3A AWACS where the delegation publicize the NAEW&C Programme, and communications as well as Component that provides a highly was informed about the jet’s latest and the E-3A as an essential part of ongoing operations. FOB Trapani receives new maintenance equipment

A project to have the same de- This endeavor started out in March humidifiers and frequency converters 2012 with the delivery of the de- used for the maintenance support of humidifiers & frequency converters. the E3A fleet at the MOB Geilenkichen Due to issues with the power supply in place at all forward operation bases and testing, the equipment could not and locations began in early 2000. be handed to FOB personnel for use.

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By Chief Master Sgt. Niel Passaro a pilot in Flying Squadron 3. He now has the privilege to command one of Flying Squadron 2 held an elegant the three flying squadrons assigned change-of-command ceremony to NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen. to pay tribute to the outgoing commander and welcome a new Flying Squadron 2 was formed commander on Sept. 21. in September 1982. The fledgling squadron’s first-ever deployment was With the E-3A Component to support Exercise “Maple Flag” with Operations Wing Commander, Col. only 23 crewmembers and support John Backstrom, presiding over the personnel. Since then, the squadron ceremony Lt. Col. Francesco Candian has participated in ten different relinquished command of the real-world operations. Likewise, this squadron and Lt. Col. Jose Romero squadron has operated in several formally accepted his new role as deployed locations continuously since the unit’s leader. January 2011 to support Operation Afghan Assist. Candian commanded Squadron 2 since last year and will assume a new On behalf of Squadron 2, I would position at the E-3A Standardization like to wish Colonel Candian the & Evaluation Division as a navigator. best of luck with his new assignment Photo by Andrea Hohenforst and I would like to welcome Colonel Lt. Col Francesco Candian (left) and Lt. Jose Romero shake hands after signing the Romero, the new Squadron 2 Romero as the new commander of official transfer of authority certificates with Col. John Backstrom on Sept. 21 at the Commander, moved from his role as this superb organization. E-3A Club. Head of Component safety has a new but familiar face By Janina Bien “I have a very good understanding of what happens on the operational The E-3A Component has a new side of the house, but now I have face of safety and it is a familiar one. to learn about other facets of the Component’s mission such as After relinquishing command logistics and maintenance,” he said. of Squadron 3, Lt. Col. Ekkehard Heinichen, initially assigned to the Component in April 2002, took over as the chief of the Safety Division on Oct. 9.

“I’m looking forward to my new position, which is giving me a new perspective and a greater vision of the Component’s mission,” Heinichen said.

“As a squadron commander, my focus was on the daily flying mission but, as the chief of safety, my focus has to be on providing a continuously Photo by Andrea Hohenforst safe environment for the Component Flying Squadron 3 welcomes new leader to conduct operations in.” The E-3A Component held a change-of-command ceremony for Flying Squadron Heinichen added that his 3 on Oct. 8. Col. John Backstrom, Component’s Operations Wing commander, experience as the commander of presided over the handover of command from Lt. Col. Ekkehard Heinichen to Squadron 3 will be beneficial but Lt. Col. Daniel Held. Lieutenant Colonel Held is the 11th commander in the Photo by Andrea Hohenforst there will still be a few challenges. squadron’s 27 year history. Lt. Col. Ekkehard Heinichen. This was recently the case in raises your awareness as you examine “We need to sustain the Complacency May 2012 at a deployed location, the actions of coworkers as they Component mission without letting where an E-3A Component member are working and it may raise your complacency creep in to our daily Continued from page 3 accidentally discharged his firearm in coworker’s awareness if you share operations,” said Brig. Gen. Andrew his dormitory. with them some of the observations Mueller, Component commander. There is much danger in going into you made that would allow them to “Watch out for each other, take care “autopilot” when working on the job. The bullet exited the room through do their job in a safe manner. It can of each other, be alert and be the a side wall and entered an occupied be a win-win for everyone. professionals that we know we are.” All too often we don’t realize how neighboring room. Luckily the only complacent we are until we have a minor injuries were sustained; however, As leaders, we must challenge We can do this by being alert at near miss or close call. this could easily have been fatal. complacency with new ideas. all times to our environment and Sometimes, by considering standing ready to take action at a These close calls tend to jump One technique found to be alternative approaches, we can moments notice. Whether you are a start our hearts and focus our effective in battling complacency actually confirm the current one is newcomer or seasoned veteran of the attention… at least for a little while. in your own actions, is to watch the indeed the best. So even if you don’t Component, complacency must be Unfortunately, the line between near actions of others while they work. find a better approach, trying to do challenged in all situations, at home, miss and catastrophe is razor thin. This has a dual-fold effect since it so can be of great benefit. at work and abroad. 8 NATO Skywatch 26 October 2012 Too social or not too social (media)

By Capt Wilko ter Horst to people that you hadn’t spoken for many, many years. The world Not so long ago, my wife and I became a lot smaller from that attended one of the many birthday moment on. And people probably parties our family holds each had the same discussions as we are year. At the last birthday party we now having: “Why do you call me, launched into a very interesting instead of coming by to see me?” In discussion on youngsters and social that changing world, were people media behavior. My brother-in- regarded antisocial when they used law asked me, in my capacity as the telephone? a senior communication advisor, for my opinion on children using I don’t think that our youngsters social media. He wanted my clear (or should I call them ‘the opinion about his statement; “the social media generation’?) are a new generation of pro-social-media dissocialized and generally antisocial youngsters and adolescents are generation. No, they just have a generally dissocialized and antisocial”. different way of socializing and communicating. They use different Here are some of the arguments means of connecting to people. On that flew across the table faster than the other hand, how many of us an AWACS. ‘grown ups’ use social media? Do we keep the right balance between what through the process of becoming (operational) information we share The youngsters: “We are very we think is socially acceptable and autonomous adults, and we need on social media. I know……the picture social; we have so many friends what is too much……? to support them as they do so. I do of the BBQ in MeS was super and you on the internet.” The older guys: believe that our job as parents is to really wanted to share it via Facebook. “But how many of them are real The internet has drastically help them manage all this wisely, to But did all other colleagues in the friends that you see and meet?” The changed our world and the way we understand and where possible to picture as well? Be restrictive with youngsters: “I like sharing with my communicate. And the youngsters avoid some of the special dangers and operational pictures and remarks friends, telling them what I do, how have grown up in this changing consequences of making mistakes in especially when your colleagues or the I live, what my interests are.” The internet world. And yes, we, the older these media. After all, sharing your life Component is involved. older guys: “What about the risks of generation, sometimes find it difficult on social media is not without risks. sharing everything, all your personal to see our youngsters sharing their Realize that it is not only you that details? So much for privacy.” whole life on Facebook and Twitter So the discussion lasted till late in uploads information on the internet. and being unable to live without their the evening, and I guess at the end It is watching and being watched. I’m always very careful about smartphone. It is their way of being we found a good balance between With every deployment and air show giving my opinion on paper, but this social. Is it always the correct way? the older and the younger members people will share your actions as discussion was very interesting and of the group. We all agreed that AWACS crew on Facebook, Twitter so were the arguments. Why? I wouldn’t call this antisocial, but social media are a fact of life and and YouTube. rather as being social in a different an important communication First of all let me state that way. And keep in mind in Europe and tool. I guess this all has to do with We are past the time that big my opinion comes from both a North America more than 75% of finding the balance between our brother alone was watching you. We professional and a personal view on all young people use these means of older generation’s opinion on social arrived in a new era and literally the social media. I use social media not only communication. They use it at school behavior and how our youngsters whole world is watching you now. within my job but also in my private (for e-learning) and to communicate behave socially nowadays. live, and I encourage my children to with friends, sharing the things they Use common sense when sharing make ‘responsible use’ of social media. do and being social in their world. Social media is watching you! pictures, videos and information as a That is my parental responsibility. Taking away their smartphone is also Component member on your social taking away their social life! They use As I stated before, sharing your life media. Check with colleagues if they Our way of communicating has social media as tools to communicate on social media is not without risks. mind and when in doubt, don’t changed tremendously in recent and share their lives with others. Every time you press ‘enter’ your share it. years. But didn’t it also change when Could you live without your mobile information is out on the internet. Is Alexander Graham Bell invented the (smart)phone? it definite? Yes……. It is an irreversible New Component guidelines for telephone in 1878? Just imagine the action. the use of social media are being impact it must have had. No need Social media are a key aspect of the prepared and will provide guidance for long-distance travel, but simply new landscape, the new environment In a military organization we have for military use of social media. More dialing a few numbers and talking in which our youngsters are working to be even more careful with the on that in the next Skywatch.

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Story and photos by every October with events are held Cancer Aid and Research Institute, Staff Sgt. R. Michael Longoria around the world to raise awareness which gives 99 percent of the money of the disease and to collect funds donated directly to the cause. A group of non-commission for research into its cause, officers, Geilenkirchen’s Team 5/6, preventions, diagnosis, treat and More than 45 volunteers came out held their third annual “Tri-Border 5k cure as well as offering information to help make the event successful. Fun Run/Walk” on Oct. 12 at NATO and support to those affected by Air Base Geilenkirchen, Germany, breast cancer. The Geilenkirchen U.S. Air Force to raise money for Breast Cancer Health Promotions office was also on Awareness Month (BCAM). The base’s BCAM event, which hand at the event to hand out breast included a bake sale, had more than cancer education material to all BCAM is an annual international 134 participants. 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For example when we need relatively young service, we do like to deploy a C-130, a F-16 or a mobile traditions,” remarked the Danish air control unit to places in the world, SNR. “The first tradition is to start where we thought it would not be the celebration with a toast. I would possible. In , we proudly therefore invite you to join me in claim that small is beautiful. But a toast for Margrethe the second despite the fact that we are a small Courtesy Photo Queen of Denmark.” air force our contribution to global Members of the E-3A Component’s Danish community sip from their glasses after peace and security is significant.” toasting to their Queen while celebrating the Royal Danish Air Force’s 62nd Anniversary. The Royal Danish Air Force was established on Oct. 1, 1950. Some recent examples are the stated. “The most important missions worldwide and at the same However, this year is special for the Danish F-16 contribution to NATO’s multinational organization for time striving to become ever more Royal Danish Air Force as it is the Operation Baltic Air Policing that Denmark is NATO and this is why we expeditionary. Being part of NATO celebration of the 100th anniversary is still ongoing. Furthermore, on are able to celebrate this birthday operations definitely is a great source of military aviation in Denmark. several occasions during 2011 and today here in GK together. It is a of inspiration and experience for all In 1912, Denmark introduced its 2012 Danish C-130 supported privilege for all the Danes here to Danish Component members.” very first , a Henry- ISAF embedded in the British serve and fight together with our Farman biplane called ‘Glenten’ on a Expeditionary Air Wing 904 or NATO allies and friends. We are still After the official opening words small military air field just outside of the Danish participation of six engaged in Operation Afghan Assist, and the presentation of two well Copenhagen. In those days military F-16 aircraft from Fighter Wing Operation Active Endeavour and I am deserved national medals for aviation was in support of the naval Skrydstrup from Denmark to assist sure we still think back with great participating in OAA and OUP were operations and the first Danish flying in maintaining the no-fly zone over pride on our contribution to the awarded to OR-7 Claus Bindslev, school was also established in a naval as part of the 2011 coalition liberation of Libya.” all guests were invited to join in a framework. intervention in Libya last year Danish birthday tradition. in March. Finally, the Danish Air He further stressed that “NATO Today the Danish Air Force is Control Wing deployed their Mobile AWACS and my Air Force share the “Whenever we celebrate a birthday considerable more powerful and Air Control Centre to same general challenges but also we always shout three ‘hurrahs’ to has demonstrated the true value of claiming full mission capable on Feb. aspirations. We are both faced with wish good faith for the birthday being an independent but integrated 29, 2012. reduced resources within manpower child,” explained the SNR before component of the Danish Armed and budgets, but so far without all guests saluted the Royal Danish Forces on numerous occasions. “Although our Air Force is small, corresponding reductions in the level Air Force and all guests and family Because of this independence, the all our efforts must be seen in a of ambition. But despite of this, both members of the Danish contingency Danish Air Force military aviation has multinational context,” Nielsen organizations continue to support were invited for a BBQ. Local police officers bike through GK By Janina Bien “We are colleagues from different This particular route started in used the opportunity to present the cities of the Euregio and every year we Sittard and bikers rode through the police officers with a briefing on the On Sept. 28, about 50 policemen do a bicycle tour together,” explains German Selfkant area in the direction Component’s various mission and and women on bicycles arrived at the biker policeman Roy Boreas from of Geilenkirchen. Thereafter they tasks. NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen to take Sittard, . headed back to the Netherlands using a break from a 55 kilometer ride. the Component’s West Gate in order The group of visitors are from “People have the choice of two to continue toward Schinnen and various regions in the local area The police officers are part of the routes varying between 55 and 95 km back to Sittard. including Aachen and Heinsberg Fietstocht Euregio, an association of in total.” (Germany), Eupen, Luik, Bilzen and Belgian, Dutch and German bicycle During their hour break on base, Maaseik () as well as from policemen and women, who met this This year, one of the bike tour Chief Master Sgt. Roel Slot from the Heerlen, Kerkrade, Maastricht and year for the 20th time. routes led to the E-3A Component. Electronic Maintenance Squadron Sittard (the Netherlands).

Photos Andrea Hohenforst (Above) Local police officers bike through the front gate.

(Left) Policers officers from the Euregio Fietstocht pose for a group photo while taking a break at NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen from their 55 kilometer bike ride. 26 October 2012 NATO Skywatch 11 Check this out: TF Committee raises €16,767.07 for cancer research

By Sgt. Randy Dowden This year marked the 32nd anniversary of the Terry Fox On behalf of the Geilenkirchen “Marathon of Hope” and 31 years Terry Fox Committee, Lt. Col. Douglas since the Geilenkirchen Terry Fox Fairly and Maj. Sullivan presented Campaign was started. a check for 16.767,07 euros to the German Cancer Society (Deutsche To date the committee has donated Krebshilfe) on Oct. 4. more than €280,758.60 directly to the German Cancer Society, helping The money was raised by the them to continue their quest in committee during August and search of a cure for cancer. September through various fundraisers such as a car wash and the TF Run on On behalf of the Terry Fox NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen. Foundation and as chairperson of the 2012 Geilenkirchen Terry The presentation ceremony was Fox Committee, I wish to express attended by students and teachers my deepest gratitude to everyone at the Städtische Realschule, the who participated in this year’s TF Terry Fox Committee members and campaign and to all who donated several personnel from the Canadian generously. Contingent NATO Airborne Early Photo by MCpl Stephen Harper. Warning Forces and the Canadian I want to say thank you very much, Members of the Terry Fox Committee wait patiently on stage to present the German Forces Support Unit Europe. well done, you made it all possible. Cancer Society with a large check to help with cancer research. Canadians wear poppies, remember fallen comrades

By Capt. Calogero Cumbo wooden crosses marking makeshift In November, 1921, the first graves in Flanders Fields, Belgium, poppies were distributed in . In Flanders Fields You may soon notice a red spot on where he was stationed. The poppy So, the poppies we wear hearken the uniform of Canadian Forces (CF) then became a popular symbol for back to McCrae’s poem. In Flanders fields the poppies blow military members as they go about soldiers who died in battle. between the crosses, row on row, their business on base. It’s a poppy. We remember all those who that mark our place; Three years later an paid the ultimate price in and in the sky the larks, For the period leading up to Nov. American, Moina service to their country. still bravely singing, 11, which for us is Remembrance Day, Michael, was working Much has been fly scarce heard the CF has authorized its members to in a New York City written about the amid the guns below. wear a poppy. YMCA canteen wars of the past, when she started about their causes We are the Dead. Short days ago In May of 1915, in anguish over the wearing a poppy and the culpability we lived, felt dawn, loss of his friend, LCol John McCrae in memory of the of various parties to saw sunset glow, wrote a poem. He was inspired by millions who died those aggressions. loved and were loved, the wild poppies growing among the on the battlefield. But one thing is and now we lie undeniable: soldiers in Flanders fields. During a 1920 visit to served their country and the , a French surrendered the rest of their Take up our quarrel with the foe: woman, Madame Guerin, learned lives in so doing. To you from failing hands we throw of the custom. the torch; be yours to hold it high. The poppy is our reminder of this If ye break faith with us who die On her return to she fact. We wear it to remember those we shall not sleep, decided to use handmade poppies to who came before us and paid that though poppies grow raise money for the destitute children ultimate price. We wear it to honor in Flanders fields. in war-torn areas of the country. their memory, lest we forget.

Photo Andrea Hohenforst End of an Era

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Sadly, (from right to left) OR-9 Nicola Innaro, OR-9 Alessandro Verardi and OR-6 Federico Ercole were transferred back to Italy this summer.

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Story and photos by Leon Koolen Address Rue du Mémorial Américain, 159 If you are looking for a day trip 4852 Hombourg, Belgium in the local area for a day when the weather is not that great, here are Interested in more WWII history? a few suggestions: Then just drive another hour south to Bastogne, Belgium. Bastogne became Take a look at the American World the center of some severe fighting War II military cemetery in Henri- which took place around Christmas Chapelle, Belgium, and see the 1944. The battle is known as the impressive number of more than ‘Battle of the Bulge’, and was the 8,000 graves. You will also notice how last German offensive. On the main respectful the United States honors square (Place Général McAuliffe), you its soldiers who died in combat. can see an American Sherman tank and a statue of General McAuliffe, Inside the memorial building there commander of the U.S. 101st is a small chapel and a small museum Airborne Division. with large wall maps showing the major battles in North-West Europe. About 700 meters down the road Here you can find a free brochure from the main street (near the church), Opening hours center, you will find a kind of border with some guidance for visitors. there is a temporary WWII exhibition Oct. 1 to Dec. 31, 2011 pole with the inscription “1147”. called “J’avais 20 ans en 1945” (I was Open every day, except on Fridays The self-guide brochure provides 20 years old in 1945). Explanations are from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (you can enter This is actually the last of 1,147 facts and figures about the cemetery also given in English. One particularly until 5 p.m.) concrete poles which mark the such as: in 33 cases, two brothers interesting part of this exhibition is “Voie de la Liberté”, the route of are buried side by side; one family the mirror room, which gives visitors Entrance fee the 3rd U.S. Army after the landing even lost three sons: you can find the the impression of standing in a war Adults: €6.50 in Normandy, one pole for every graves of the Tester brothers in row cemetery. In front of the graves, there Children under 8 years: €5 kilometer. Definitely worth a photo! B14/18-19-20. The grave of William is a computer monitor showing digital Children over 8 years: free The first pole with the number “00” Nellis – a fighter pilot after whom images of the soldiers whose names is located at one of the landing sites Nellis Air Force Base is named – are on the graves. A nice way to put a The next stop on your trip could be in Normandy, Utah Beach. can be found in row G8/34. face with the name. the Bastogne Historical Center, about 10 minutes outside the village. Although Details Address the historical center is currently closed Henri Chapelle is only about 40 Ancien Séminaire, Place Saint Pierre for renovation (until April 2012), it is still minutes away from Geilenkirchen. The 6600 Bastogne, Belgium worthwhile taking a look at the nearby parking lot is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Web site: www.bastogne.be “Mardasson”, the huge, impressive war monument commemorating the Ardennes Offensive.

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Oct. 26 – Whisky Tasting soup, ham with pineapple sauce, Andy Holmes will present a turkey with gravy, mashed potatoes, “Nosing and Tasting” of five great MWA Information sweet potatoes, stuffing, green beans malt whisky’s from Scotland on Oct. November and corn, salad bar and apple pie. The 26 at 7:30 p.m. at the E-3A Club. The Visit the Services Branch WSS Web Page for the price for the lunch will be 10 euro or cost for MWA card holders is 19,90 latest programme information and upcoming events. 7 euro with a valid MWA card. Both euro, which includes finger foods. serving lines will be used for this Available seating is limited, so get you will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays wrapped pieces of candy. If you run special meal. tickets now. For more information, from 4:45 to 5:45 p.m. The certified out, FMWR will backfill your table call Rene Peeters at ext. 4990. instructors speak English and German. or trunk with additional treats. Nov. 23 – Bavarian Breakfast The cost for 12 lessons is 78,50 euro A Bavarian Breakfast will be held at Oct. 27 – Annual Tri-Border or 55 euro with a valid MWA card. Nov. 9 – Parent’s Night Out the Rotodome on Nov. 23 from 7 to Halloween Bash For more information or to register, Enjoy a night out while the CYSS 10:45 a.m. The breakfast will include A Halloween Bash will be held at call the IYA Office at ext. 4955. at JFC Brunssum takes care of your a warm breakfast with weisswurst, Brunssum’s International Conference children on Nov. 9 from 6:30 to 11:30 sweet mustard and a Brezel. The price Center on Oct. 27 at 9 p.m. Tickets for Oct. 31 – “Trunk or Treat” p.m. Children must be registered of the breakfast is 5 euro for MWA the event cost 25 euro and include all Halloween with the CYSS. Care, which includes card holders. 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