Table of Contents American Festival Builds Alliances Through

Friday, June 16, 2017 Volume 10, Issue 23

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

Benelux news briefs Pet grooming services Pet grooming services will not be available between June 26 and July 16. There are still appointments available before the 26th. To make an appointment, use the form on the MWR website at https://chievres.armymwr.com. Award Ceremony The USAG Benelux community is invited to attend the USAG Benelux Award Ceremony June 20 at 2 p.m. in the Bldg. 30 Au- ditorium to recognize exemplary employees. Community members from all three Benelux communities are invited to attend. Job Opening Military Autosource is looking for a person to interact with the Schinnen, the Netherlands and Geilenkirchen, Germany, community. Applicants must have a valid U.S. military ID Card or be an EU citizen with a clean police record. Applications can be sent to apply@militarycars. com. Bike Loaner Program USAG Benelux-Schinnen ACS in Bldg. 39 has a bike loaner program. Visit ACS or call DSN 360-7500 or civilian +31(0)46- 4437500 for more information.

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News...... 1-5 American Festival builds alliances through fun Inside the gate...... 6-7 Kyra Carter and her husband, Sgt. 1st Class Raymond Carter, serve up a bowl of the spicy chili they have for sale Outside the gate...... 8 at last year's annual Chièvres American Festival Sunday, June 5, 2016. June16, 2017 Benelux Soldier is runner up for IMCOM Best Warrior

Staff Sgt. Brendan Hagens, Garrison Wiesbaden, won NCO of the Year, while Spec. Douglas Lanning, USAG Benelux, earned runner-up for Soldier of the Year honors.

Above, Spc. Douglas Lanning, USAG Benelux, makes his way through the day land navigation segment of the IMCOM 2017 Best Warrior Competition June 12 at Camp Bullis, Texas. Right, Spc. Douglas Lanning, USAG Benelux, competes in the obstacle course during the first day of the 2017 IMCOM Best Warrior Competition at Camp Bullis, Texas. photos by Tim Hipps) You can see more images from the competition at: https://www.flickr.com/photos/imcom/albums/72157682947562710.

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[2] June16, 2017 SHAPE Healthcare Facility welcomes new commander By Christophe Morel USAG Benelux Public Affairs Office

The SHAPE Healthcare Facility changed leadership during a ceremony held at the Shape Event Center, Friday, June 9. During the ceremony, outgoing commander Thomas R. Hustead passed the unit guidon to Col. Yolonda R. Summons. Summons was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, and commissioned in May of 1992. She graduated from Ouachita Baptist University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Biology. She entered active duty in October 1993. She is currently enrolled in the Army War College via Distant Education and is scheduled to graduate in the summer of 2018 with a Master's in Strategic Stud- ies. Some items on the list of Summons's extensive accomplishments are Platoon Leader for the 18th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital, Fort Lewis; Executive Officeer for the 104th Medical Detachment, Fort Lewis and Aide-de-Camp to the Deputy Commanding General at the U.S. Army Mecial Department Center and School, Fort Sam Houston. Before assuming command of the Shape Healthcare Facility, she was serving as the Chief, Medical Service Corps Branch at Human Ressources Command, Fort Knox, Kentucky. Hustead, a native of Manchester, gave his farewell address with emotion. His final assignment was as the commander for the Shape Healthcare Facility in Belgium from 2015 to 2017. The Shape healthcare Facility currently operates under the con- trol of the Supreme Allied Com- mander Europe with a U.S. Senior (Picture top) Col. Yolonda R. Summons, the new SHAPE Healthcare Facility commander, takes the unit guidon from Col. James A. Laterza (on her left) during the change of command ceremony June 9, 2017 at the SHAPE Event Center. (Picture right) Col. Thomas R. Hustead, the outgoing SHAPE healthcare Facility commander, gives his farewell address. (Picture left) Col. Kurt Connell, USAG Benelux commander, congratulates the incoming commander. (U.S. Army photos by Christophe Morel). [3] June16, 2017

Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe, General Sir James Everard speaks at the Montenegro flag raising ceremony June 7, 2017. (NATO Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Stefan Hass, DEUA) Montenegro becomes NATO's 29th Member Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers negrin Prime Minister Duško Marković "For 68-years we have remained loyal Europe (SHAPE) has another flag flying and by the Minister of Foreign Affairs to our core value of Collective Defence in front of its headquarters, as military and European Integration of Montenegro - one for all and all for one. We congratu- personnel raised the flag of Montenegro Srdan Darmanovic. late you on becoming our newest Ally,” on Wednesday, Jun. 7, 2017, at exactly "Montenegro is ready to respond to said Deputy Supreme Allied Commander 15:05. the obligations arising from member- Europe, General Sir James Everard. Montenegro is NATO’s newest and ship in the alliance and thereby con- Montenegro was invited in December 29th member after depositing its instru- tribute to peace and stability around 2015 to start accession talks to join the ment of accession to the North Atlantic the world,” said Lieutenant-Colonel Alliance, and the Accession Protocol Treaty with the U.S. State Department Krunoslav Skupnjak, the new Monte- was signed by Allied foreign ministers in Washington, DC on Monday, Jun. 5. negrin National Military Representative on May 19, 2016. The ceremony was attended by Monte- (NMR) at SHAPE. (Courtesy of SHAPE Public Affairs) City of Chièvres wants Americans to feel at home The city of Chièvres is holding the third edition of its American Festival, June 17 and 18. This year also marks the 50th anniversary of the U.S. presence in Chièvres. USAG Benelux is encouraging its community to celebrate this anniversary with their Belgian neighbors while enjoying a mix of Belgian and American food and drinks. The event will be held in the vicinity of the St Jean Chapel in Chièvres and this year's program will be as follows: Saturday, June 17 Sunday, June 18: 4:30 - 7 p.m.: Cook with Danielle (cook- 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.: Belgian American ing workshop and English conversation market class - Prior registration is required at 10 - 11 a.m. - Bootcamp (open to all [email protected]) in fitness outfit-Prior registration 4:30 - 5 p.m.: Demo Roller Derby recommended at the Public Affairs 5:30 - 6 p.m.: Second demo Roller Derby Office at DSN 361-5419 or civilian 6 - 6:45 p.m.: Dance demo Lindy Hop 068-275419) with Apollo swing 11 a.m.: SHAPE International Band 7:30 p.m.: Majestic Mojo & the Old Ba- concert banas Band (Rock) 2 - 6 p.m.: Sticker workshop for children 9:45 p.m.: Rockin'& Drinkin' Guys Band 2 - 3 p.m.: Pie Auction (Bring your (Rock) specialty pie to be auctioned - For 11 p.m.: Fire works additional information, call the Public Throughout the day on Saturday: Affairs Office at DSN 361-5419 or Also on both days: American games (corn Barber and tattoo shop, American cars, civilian 068-275419) hole, horse shoe,....), Civil War camp, vintage clothes and hair dresser booths. 3 - 4 p.m.: The Ramblers Band display "50 years of U.S. presence at 4 p.m.: Election of the nicest U.S. car Chièvres," food trucks, Chièvres Air Base 4:30 p.m.: "Frozen T-shirt" game Museum Open Doors.

[4] June16, 2017 New Memorial in France Honors D-Day Native Americans By Air Force Airman 1st Class Alexis Schultzk American Forces Network Europe

One of the few surviving American Indian World War II combat veterans returned to the country he helped to liberate to attend the dedication of a memorial in his honor here June 5. "As one of the few surviving American Indian combat veterans who participated in the liberation of France, I speak here not only for myself but also on behalf of my comrades from Turtle Island," retired Army Master Sgt. Charles Norman Shay, said, citing the Native American name for North America. Shay, a Penobscot Indian from Maine, was only 19 years old when he struggled ashore Omaha Beach on June 6, 1944, as a platoon medic serving in Fox Com- pany, 2nd Battalion, 16th Infantry Regi- ment. The 16th Infantry Regiment was one of three combat regiments in the 1st Infantry Division that spearheaded the assault on D-Day. D-Day veterans George Kline and Charles Shay shake hands at the dedication ceremony for the Charles Shay Memorial in Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer, France, June 5, 2017. DoD photo by Air Force "On the evening of June 5, 1944, I was Airman 1st Class Alexis C. Schultz aboard the Henrico heading across the Channel, when I had a surprise visit from Navy and one in the Army Air Corps as sur Mer and city council to honor the a Penobscot Indian warrior named Mel- a B-17 gunner. Native Americans who landed on Omaha vin Neptune," Shay recalled. "He didn't "There were mothers across Turtle Beach on D-Day," Shay said. trouble me with his combat experience, Island praying for their brave sons," Shay The memorial unveiled in the June nor did he offer me advice. Instead, we said. "My heart breaks for those women 5 ceremony is aptly named the "Turtle talked about home because he knew who were never able to welcome their Monument" after the ancestral home I had never been in combat … all hell sons home again." of Shay and his fellow Native Ameri- was about to break loose on me." According to Dutch anthropologist Dr. cans. It is the first time that this site "Only two of us appear to have survived Harald E.L. Prins, 175 Native Americans has been recognized as part of a D-Day the war without being wounded," Shay landed on Omaha Beach on D-Day -- commemoration. continued. "We were lucky. Call it what but only 55 have been identified. The "Every soldier who landed on this beach you want, fate, destiny, angels, spirits memorial dedication to Shay and his was a hero," said Shay, who also went or God. All I know is that my mother Native American comrades is part of an on to serve in the Korean War. "There prayed for me." ongoing effort to recognize the Native is now a plaque commemorating Indian He said his mother prayed fervently American contributions to WWII. soldiers who left Turtle Island to help for his other three brothers serving in "This is the reason why we decided liberate our ancient French allies. We World War II as well -- two in the U.S. together with the Mayor of Saint Laurent will not forget their sacrifices." Remain Vigilant • Maintain situational awareness at all times when attending events involving large crowds such as the Doudou in Mons. • Avoid locations which restrict or limit your movement and ability to exit the venue quickly • Pre-establish easily recognizable meeting spots to be used as emergency evacuation points where you and your family/friends can gather if needed. • Move away from fights, incidents and avoid panicked crowds. • Report any suspicious activity, unattended bags or anything outside of the norm.

[5] June16, 2017 All communities The following are VTC-projected classes. For additional information about and to register for VTC classes, contact: • For SHAPE: DSN: 366-6824 or civilian 065-326824. • For Brussels: DSN 368-9783 or civilian 02-7179783. • For Schinnen: DSN 360-7500 or civilian +31(0)46-4437500. July 5 • Retirement Planning - Held from 3 to 4 p.m.,this class is designed for those who are contemplating retiring within the next one to five years. Participants will discuss current retirement plans, life insurance, Survivor Benefit Plan, IRAs, annuities, and investments.. BRUSSELS COMMUNITY See also above in "All Communities" June 16 • Community Movie Night "Chips" (R) - Starts at 6:30 p.m. at the 3 Star Recreation Center. Beginning July 3 • CYS Youth Center Summer Volleyball Camp - Open to incoming freshman to seniors. Season is from July 3 to August 8 every Tuesday and Thursday from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Brussels Youth Center. August 7 to 11 • CYS Youth Center Summer Rugby/Football Camp - For ages three to 18 at the BAS Football Field. Contact CYS for details and registration information. August 14 to 18 • CYS Youth Center Summer Basketball Camp - For ages three to 18 at the CYS gym. Contact CYS for details and registration information. SCHINNEN/BRUNSSUM COMMUNITY See also above in "All Communities" June 24 • American Hitmen concert - At the Schinnen Community Recreation Center at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free. July 4 • Independence Day - Fireworks, friends, food, and live music at the Schinnen Pavilion from 4:30 p.m. to midnight. July 12 • Play and Parent Support Group - A mixed age Play & Parent Support Group is available at ACS in Schinnen one Wednes- day per month. Next time this parent-child playgroup for

Inside the gate parents with children age 0-36 months meet is July 12 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. in the ACS Schinnen living room area. Each meeting has toys, circle time (with songs and books) and a sharing section where parents can discuss their parenting successes and challenges with Benelux New Parent Support Home Visitor. New Parent Support is available to all U.S. ID card holders. The home, office and hospital visits are all a great way to receive support and information from a caring professional regarding your pregnancy, newborn, young child or to discuss your family and transition to parenthood. For appointments and inquiries please call DSN 360-7500 or civilian +31 (0)46-4437500. June 27 to Aug. 20 • Summer Reading Program - The program "Reading by De- sign" is open to all U.S. and NATO ID card holders between the ages of three and 18 years old. Children interested in this profram can register at the library starting June 27. Children will check out and read books and will receive a variety of prizes for the number of books they read. Pre- school children may earn prizes by having books read to them. For more information call +31 (0)45-5262669/2469.

[6] June16, 2017 SHAPE/CHIEVRES COMMUNITY See also above in "All Communities" June 17 • Brit Fete - The event feature traditional British ales, Morris dancers, Maypole dancing, pub games, and more. See shape2day.com for details. June 19 to Aug. 11 • CYS Summer Camp - Summer camp is open for all CYS-eligible SHAPE/Chièvres families from kindergar- den to 12th grade. Registration is required. For more information contact Parent Central Services. June 23 • La Vida Es Un Carnaval - Held at the Events Center beginning at 9 p.m. and features salsa music by DJ Asis. June 24 • Flea Market - The SHAPE flea market will feature live music, food trucks. paella lessons, and family entertain- ment at the SHAPE Fest Tent from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 1 • USA/Canada Anniversary - USA will celebrate its 241st birthday in conjunction with Canada's 150th anniversary at noon at the SHAPE Fest picnic area. Volunteers are also needed. July 1 • SHAPE Olympics Opening Ceremony - Open to the SHAPE community and alumni. Events will include an Olympic sports initiation for kids, a 5k fun run, and more. July 28 Inside the gate • Employment and Career Expo - The 2017 Employment and Career Expo will have guest speakers, informative and interactive workshops, webinars, subject matter experts to critique and tailor resumes, and a network area with agencies looking to hire military spouses, The event is 11 a.m. to 3 p..m. at the ACS building.

Upcoming organized trips

SHAPE Trips and Tours Serving Brussels, Chièvres and SHAPE. Call DSN 423- • Riverdance (Dance Production), Oct. 7 3884 or civilian 065-443884. • India, Oct. 7-17 • London, June 17 • Paris, Oct. 21 • Normandy, June 23-25 • Cooking Class in Lille, Nov. 4 • Nausicaa, Europe's largest aquarium, July 8 • Moulin Rouge, Paris, Nov. 11 • Somme Battlefield and Peronne Museum, July 15 • London, Nov. 25 • Dutch Day, July 18 • Berlin, Dec. 29 - Jan. 1 • Efteling Theme park, July 22 • Crete, Spa and Middelkerke, all year • Cologne with breakfast cruise on the Rhine, July 29 • Phantasia land, Germany, Aug. 4 Schinnen Trips & Tours • Footloose, the musical in Oostende, Aug. 5 Call DSN 360-7560 or civilian +31 (0) 46-4437560. • London, Aug. 12-14 • Dutch day Trip, July 7 • Paris, Aug. 19 • Day trip to Amsterdam, July 22 • Amsterdam, Aug. 26 • NFL International Series, Sept. 30 or Oct. 2 • Heidelberg and Bad Durkheim (Wurst and Wine Festival), Sept. 16

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Read about events near Chièvres, SHAPE and Brussels. Read about events near Brunssum and Schinnen (in June 16 the Netherlands unless otherwise indicated). • "Fun fun fun" in Brussels (clubbing) - Held at Quai Through June 18 du Bois à Brûler, 5-7. Dance all night long through • The Roncallis Historic Year Market at Aachen-Ko- 40 years of rock'n'roll, wave, punk, pop rock as rnelimünster (GE) - Many antique and art dealers, a throwback of your teenage parties. Entrance: attractions, rides, entertainers and more. Open: 11 5€ < midnight. a.m. to 10 p.m., Wednesday and Friday, 2 to 10 p.m. June 16-17-18 June 16-18 • "Braderie de Boussu" - Three days of festivities • "Dülmen à la Carte" (GE) - A culinary festival held and concerts in the city of Boussu. Famous Bel- in Bendixpark in the town of Dülmen. Restaurants gian artists will be there: Daddy K, Axelle Red, from the town will present themselves by offering and Stellla. Friday, there will be a night flea mar- their culinary highlights and delicacies. ket (over 80 booths) on Rue Dorzée from 3 p.m. • The International Hanseatic Days in Kampen - A four to 11 p.m. Don't miss the Fireworks Sunday at day long fest with activities, international markets, 10:15 p.m. history, theater, shows and more. No entry fees. June 17 • "Tipisch Nijmegen" in Nijmegen - A culinary festival • Flea market in Nimy (80 booths) - Held on Place at Waalkade with participation of several restaurants de Nimy from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. from the city presenting their culinary highlights; shows, June 17-18 music and more. No entrance fees. • American festival in Chièvres - The city of Chièvres June 17 is holding the third edition of its American festi- • Art Market in Düsseldorf (GE) - Held at Klemensplatz val. The objective is to build bridges between the and in Kreuzbergstrasse from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Belgian and the American communities. Saturday • "Vlaggetjesdag" in the harbor of Scheveningen - A program: Demo Roller Derby, Dance Demo Lindy festival featuring the ﬁ rst caught herring, available Hop, concerts, fireworks...Sunday program: Bel- for sampling at every corner of the city. Also crafts gian American market, Bootcamp, concerts, Pie demonstrations and people dressed in the traditional Auction, "Frozen T-shirt" game... On both days: costumes of the area. Open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. American games, Civil War camp, food trucks and June 17-18 Display "50 years of U.S. presence at Chièvres". • French Days Fair in Baarn - Held at and around Castle Held in the vicinity of the St Jean Chapel Saturday Groeneveld on Groeneveld 2. Music, French regional from 4:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. and Sunday from 10 products & wines, tourist information... Open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The program with all the activities a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Entry is €9.50. was in last week's Gazette. • The Museum Harbor Days in Gouda - Held at Mu- June 18 Courtesy photo Courtesy seumhaven on Vest. Visitors can visit the historic • The Small "Doudou" in Mons - After the fight

Outside the gate boats and ships. Lots of activities, old crafts, music between Saint George and the dragon June 12, and more. No entry fees. the week of festivities continues with the little • The Art of Living Fair in Remagen (GE) - A unique "Lumeçon", the same battle but this time for chil- combination of Art; a market like the ones in the dren. Held on Grand-Place at 12:30 p.m. Provence in France; Mediterranean gastronomy and • Volksmarch in Lanquesaint (Ath) for 5, 10 or lots of music and dance. Open: June 17, 11 a.m. to 20 km - Departs place de Lanquesaint, 6 from 7 p.m. and June 18, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Courtesy photo Courtesy • Food Truck Festival in Malle (BE) - Different food, • Volksmarch in Chaussée-Notre-Dame-Louvignies pop-up market, live bands, comedy acts, jumping (Soignies) for 5, 10, 15 or 20 km - Departs the castles...Held at Park de Renesse on Lierselei. Open: school on rue Joseph Quintart, 129 from 8 a.m. June 17, noon to 11 p.m. and June 18, noon to 10 p.m. to 6 p.m. • Scottish Festival in Xanten (GE) - Highland games, • Volksmarch in Woluwe-Saint-Pierre for 5, 10 or pipbags, bands, live music and lots more at Wiesen 20 km - Departs the transport museum on Avenue am Ostwall. Entry is €6. de Tervueren, 364B from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 17 and 24 • Flea market in Irchonwelz (Ath, 80 booths) - • Antique & Curiosa Market in the center of Roermond Held on Rue des Cureurs from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Held at Kloosterwandplein from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Flea market in Woluwe-Saint-Lambert (180 June 18 booths) - Held on Avenue Georges Henri from 8 • Beemster Fortfair in Zuidoostbeemster - Held at the a.m. to 4 p.m. Fortress Benoorden Purmerend on Kwadijkerweg 2. • Flea market in Braine-le-Château (400 booths) Articles for home, garden, art, curiosa and delicates- Held on Rue de Mont Saint Pont from 6 a.m. to sen. Open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Entry: €4. 6 p.m.

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