SHAPE Community Life November 2019
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hese last days, with the typical fall rains, drop of temperatures, and the change to winter time, I have decided to become weather agnostic. That been T said, let me expand the subject and the reasons why I made that decision. causing an increasingly adverse impact in ourselves that leads to a more and more emotional depressed and blue state. So let’s be positive and avoid that feeling. brand new movies, theatre, sports, travel activities, etc. Anyone’s mind is a powerful tool to be used, and these activities will help you to maintain your spirit up. But, breakthrough the fall full of energy! In the meantime, why not listening to Gene Kelly’s weather’s classic performing “Singing in the rain” (1952) to get into the mood and cheer up despite the elements?
María José Tezanos Bustamante Community Event & Communication Management SHAPE Morale & Welfare Branch
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www.shape2day.com SCL 1 COMMUNITY NEWS 3 SHAPE International Angling Club 4 SHAPE Haunted Clinic & Grimm’s Garden CONTENTS 4 SHAPE International Dancing Club 5 SHAPE IC3 "La Vaquita” NOVEMBER 2019 5 SHAPE BSA Troop 325 6 SIWC Flower Power Event 8 Homecoming 12 SSAFA “Brilliant Baking for Big Brew” 12 The Spirit of Greek hospitality 13 NMR Echelon’s Visit to the SHAPE International School MILITARY NEWS 15 NCISG Family Day 15 NCISG Hail & Farewell 16 Collective Defense & Gender Expert Meeting 19 ICELAND: NATO Mission Accomplished for Italy’s F-35S 20 Spanish National Day at SHAPE 22 SACEUR First Address To Leaders in Mons 24 Minister of Defense Awarded General Sir James Everard 25 Italian National Unity Day & Armed Forces Day 27 Romania’s Armed Forces Day 31 EUCOM Staff Talks 32 LAWFAS at NATO SFA COE 8 33 Training on Article VII on the NATO SOFA 35 Politics of Lawfare: Legal Challenges in Hybrid Wars
SHAPE LIFE 36 SHAPE International Band 40 Share A Meal Appeal 2019 41 SHAPE IC3s Gift Programs: Helping St. Nicholas 42 International Basketball Tournament (IBT 2019) 44 SHAPE Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony 44 Norwegian Christmas Market 45 Italian Christmas Market 46 Women pillars of Poland 49 The Internet of Things (IoT) 50 Shape as seen though Irish Eyes (Part II) 52 Winter is Coming 15 54 Take the Library with you wherever you go TRAVEL 55 75th Anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge 56 The Nemrut Mountain National Park SPORTS & FITNESS 57 The Sporting Life 59 SICC Rides (Like) a Tank! MORALE & WELFARE 62 Upcoming Movies - SHAPE Alliance Auditorium 22 63 SHAPE Trips and Tours 64 SHAPE Players’ 65 SHAPE International Library 65 Fuel Card Price Information 66 SHAPE Sports & Fitness 66 SHAPE Pizza Bowl 67 SHAPE Club - B3’s - Food Truck Schedule 67 Silver Spoon Menu 68 SHAPE Arts & Crafts SHAPE AGENDA 69 Dates for your Diaries 70 Ongoing Photo Cover 71 SHAPE Travel Group Courtesy of SHAPE 46 59 72 Forum and Puzzles Public A!airs O"ce
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Specialist Kenny Ortiz (USA) reeled in the trophy winning catch of the day. Photo credit: Technical Sergeant Jeff Hall (USAF).
Technical Sergeant Jeff Hall (USAF) demonstrates credit: Sergeant McKay Heaton (USA).
SHAPE International Angling Club
By Technical Sergeant Je! Hall
n Friday, September 27th, Vocalist, Master Sergeant the SHAPE International Rebecca Wischmann (USAF), OBand had an opportunity to reinforce its strong bonds sizable one at that! of resilience, family readiness, The band took some time to and unit cohesion with an pause, relax, and appreciate Master Sergeant Rebecca Wischmann (USAF) holds the fresh air, enjoying a “Hail food, and fun at the lakes of and Farewell” for incoming and Photo credit: Technical Sergeant Jeff Hall (USAF). Saint Denis in Saint Denis, outgoing SHAPE International Belgium. Fishing at the lakes Band members. Tsgt Hall requires a membership to the presented Specialist Kenny SHAPE International Angling Ortiz (USA) with a highly coveted Club. SIAC member and SHAPE singing bass trophy for catching International Band saxophonist, impressive 28-inch Common (USAF), helped organize the Carp. event with the support of club president Ian West. The SHAPE International tournaments throughout the an opportunity to learn about year as well as opportunities for children to learn and participate rules for local waters. He gave instruction in properly setting up equipment and caring for If you are interested in becoming a member of the SIAC or in any of keeping their stocks healthy their upcoming events, contact and thriving. For some at the them at shapeanglingclub@ gmail.com or visit their page on shape2day.com. Photo credit: Technical Sergeant Jeff Hall (USAF).
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By MSG Rocha GRIMM’S SHAPE HAUNTED CLINIC & GARDEN HAPE Healthcare Facility Family Association Many things were done to prepare for this event. would like to thank all those that attended Vendors from all over were welcomed.e to come Sthe Haunted Clinic & Grimm's Garden Event and participate. Thank you SHAPE Library and on October 18 and 19. It could not have happened ASAP for educating and entertaining the masses. without a great team of people pulling together Thank you all food vendors. And an awesome from all walks of life and ages. Production started thank you to all of the scary volunteers that pulled in the summer and the high school JROTC came in through each h night they came to give their best strong. Their talent and constant show of reliability to scare and delight all that attended. was greatly appreciated. Lynn McIntosh, SGT Valiencia and Claudia Parker were the backbone Special admiration and thanks to the Command of the program and gave spine chilling direction Team of the Health Clinic for their support and on how everything was to be built. Volunteers from bringing back such an amazing event. all over SHAPE and even non-Shapians bonded They can’t wait to scare, I mean welcome everyone body parts to ensure anyone who entered were back next year. happy they came or feared ever coming back.
“Thank you all for being part of it”
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SHAPE International Dancing Club By Laura Tometczak he SHAPE International Dancing Club had the Euros if you are a couple. The yearly subscription pleasure of attending the Latino Night out in town allows you to participate or teach any dance Tat the Hype Bar in Mons on Saturday October course or participate in activity being held by the 12th. We enjoyed dancing and listening to music SIDC. all night long with the special guest Javier Matos The dance disciplines are as follows: Beginner, Jimenez, a Cuban musician, and DJ Willis. The club and Advance Salsa. To become a member of our is looking forward to attending more events like this dancing family, or if you have any experience of throughout the season. any other dance disciplines that are not being The SHAPE International Dancing club is a taught already, and want to volunteer teaching Group 2 Activity ruled and controlled by SHAPE a new discipline we are always looking for new BSG. The mission of our club is to promote any teachers. kind of dance, and related activities as a way to The Schedule for the Lessons encourage cultural exchanges, friendship among is as follows: members of SHAPE, their families and guests and it is aimed to build multicultural dancing groups Advance Salsa: 1900-2000 representing National Cultures. What a great way Monday (In the Aerobic Suite to meet people while having fun. at the gym) This club is open to all SHAPE ID Card Holders 16+. Beginner Salsa: 1900-2000 To become a member/teacher, there is a yearly Wednesday (In the Aerobic subscription fee of 35 Euros for singles, and 60 Suite at the gym) Please contact us on Group SIDC or [email protected] 4 SCL The new Spanish team begins again to help children in a local “La Vaquita” fostercare home By Pam Giacomello, President, IC3 Photos by Chantal Labrie (CAN-USA), IC3 St Nicolas Gi" Coordinator HAPE IC3 exists to help We, at the SHAPE International The IC3s St. Nicolas Gift others in need. As a SHAPE Chapel Centre Charity Assoc. Program has also had a long- SMorale and Welfare Group (SHAPE IC3), took over the standing tradition, between the 2 activity, we invite international sponsoring of what was once Spanish and Canadian military like-minded volunteers to called a “Milk Drive” or “La communities. Soon, an Angel help support children. Of six Vaquita (little cow)” from Tommy Tree will invite Canadians to charities we now support - two Temple, who for over 20 years choose a child and purchase are foster care homes where worked with the ladies from the their wish, with the Spanish children, placed there by a SHAPE Spanish Community. community organizing the meal. Judge from the Belgian Court “Innocent of the choices of Andre, a retired Shapian, will System, must now have their their parents”, he would tell the put on the St. Nicolas Bishop’s basic needs looked after by writer, and so when he retired, robe that his mother made for strangers in a group home. our group helped to ensure the him, to hand out the gifts once (Notwithstanding, that other Spanish Ladies’ could continue a special song is sung by the family contact is mandatory on children to invite him to come weekends.) Monthly government children at the SAAE Bethl’eem in. IC3 volunteers, Cristina cheques once received by their Home. Grajal and Carla Del Vecchio, mothers, stop, when the children will help with translation. And, leave their familial home. A sum Food that you give at the a special treat this year brings from the government is now monthly Vaquita will supplement an old-fashioned puppet show given to the Home’s Director a simple diet. In 2018-19, money (in French) from Lisa Steinacker to be divided to support the dropped in the little COW, (SHAPE Library Director) and many needs of the children. purchased new bedding (duvets her puppeteers. Things as simple as a duvet or and covers) and sent each child school supplies are sometimes to a summer camp - just like Thank you SHAPE for supporting requested of groups like ours, most Belgian children! La Vaquita 2019 - 2020 until the child is returned. Your donations bring hope to young people living in foster care. SHAPE BSA Troop 325’s Food Drive Success supports By Mary Manglapus, Scoutmaster 325G Share A Meal 2019 Appeal Photo Credits to Jean Vanderwal and Mary Manglapus HAPE BSA Troop 325 helped items for various charities By Laura Tometczak throughout the Mons area. Our S(SAM) food drive at Carrefour on October 17. Scouts BSA netting 6 boxes of food and 90 (formerly known as the Boy Euros in donations for SAM. Scouts of America) is a year All money donated was used round program dedicated to purchase more food for our to providing fun, adventure, learning, and responsibility to Please consider doing your boys and girls to help them own good turn and help the develop into the best version Scouts help others again on 22 of themselves. Our vision is November, from 1600-1800 at the to prepare youth to become SHAPE Carrefour. responsible, participating citizens and leaders guided by the Scout Oath and Law. SAM events dovetail perfectly with the Scout Slogan, do a good turn daily, a small act of kindness each day because every bit of good counts. The program the fence by providing much needed non-perishable food
www.shape2day.com SCL 5 By Jennifer Ozkan, SIWC Publicity SHAPE International Women’s Club
n the 16th October 2019, The decorations were very the SIWC Board hosted groovy and gave the setting Othe “Flower Power” Event a very relaxed feel. We were for the International women welcomed by the 2019-2020 of the SHAPE community. We SIWC president Helena Fortuna were welcomed in the lobby Jelenc who reminded us of the with some tasty treats of grilled peace and love celebrated at chicken kebabs, fried prawns, Woodstock so many years ago. cheese croquettes and spring We were totally digging the rolls; all of which accompanied righteous food prepared the well-prepared mimosas. In by the SHAPE club, whose the lobby, we also made our chefs prepared a psychedelic best retro poses with a far-out burger as well as a veggie backdrop. version. The dessert was a Ladies dressed in bell-bottom chocolate fondant topped with jeans, tie-dyed blouses, a scrumptious scoop of vanilla psychedelic jumpsuits and ice cream. even hot pants that were truly reminiscent of the 1960s. We even had a few beehive hairdos!
6 SCL Additionally, the centerpieces were elegant arrangements of candles and tulip bulbs, which really helped to tie the event together. The tombola gifts helped to inspire peace and love in the winners as there were restaurants; Italian wines; spa-packets per the SHAPE Beauty/Barber Shop; children’s entry passes to Pairi Daiza; headphones, an ice baller, a Gucci notebook and a toiletry bag from the RIS store; and two lovely pillows from Lady Caroline Everard. Additionally, SHAPE Club donated a few dinner vouchers so that winners could sample their psychedelic burger again or try some other delicious food.
Sheer After dinner, we were Driving Pleasure treated to a special dance performance from the ladies of the SIWC Board with a well- choreographed version of “Dancing in the Street”; this version was certainly on par with the original from The Mamas and the Papas. Additionally, there was a fashion show with uniquely designed garments from Ethnique Mode, a local Mons establishment. We also could not forget the SHAPE International band who entertained us with many late 60s and early 70s tunes in their classic style. Please join us for our next event as the NMR ladies welcome all ladies of the SHAPE community THE 1 on December 3rd, 2019 at 11.30am at the SHAPE Club for the Christmas Luncheon, truly one of the most festive AND ONLY events of the season. Look for additional information on the Environmental information (RD 19/03/04): www.bmw.be posters around SHAPE as well as on our Facebook page. 4.6-8.4 L/100 KM • 118-188 G/KM CO2 (WLTP)
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www.shape2day.com SCL 7 243820282-2019 BMW DEALER Louyet adv Shape Diplomatic Sales_184x135.indd 1 22/10/2019 17:33 oming Homec By Trinity Barnes and Nolan Procknal, Students from the SHAPE American High School newspaper sta!
omecoming is an American tradition that allows Hgraduates of a high school to return to their former stomping grounds to embrace school spirit and continue to support the school as they grow older. For current students, it serves as a way to build school spirit through homecoming activities such as sports events, pep rallies, and dances. Although Homecoming may seem like a school-wide event, but it involves the SHAPE community as a whole. It’s a way for the whole community to come together and show pride. Homecoming has the promise of making an impact on a student’s high school experience. Homecoming welcomes freshmen into a fun environment with an abundance of school spirit activities, such as dress-up days, lunchtime games, and For sophomores, they have the opportunity to continue to build school spirit and establish their role in the high school food web. From a junior’s perspective, they’re competing with seniors in order to be the top dogs of the school, while seniors focus on winning the spirit stick and enjoying their last homecoming. As the games progress, the student body is represented through the actual sports teams and peers who come to support their friends. Parents come to watch their children compete against students from other schools, but where is the rest of the community? As someone from the SHAPE community with no personal connection to the school, it may seem pointless to attend the various public events throughout homecoming week.
8 SCL This year, the homecoming theme of putting on the event, did an was “galaxy.” The spirit week activities consisted of hallway “galaxy” theme. They recycled decorations, dress-up days, many decorations made by all lunchtime games, and a pep rally. of the classes during the hallway The classes competed against each decorations, which allowed more other in order to win the spirit of the student body to feel that stick. they contributed to the awesome event. The night was full of fancy dance moves, lots of cookie eating, with the seniors rocking the and if you stayed late enough, hallway decoration competition gigantic balloons. with out of this world decorations. Juniors had a fantastic planet The homecoming football game display, sophomores shot for the didn’t go exactly as planned, moon with a NASA composition, It was a disappointing end for intricate constellation display. On some players, but the Spartans Monday, students represented still have a bright future ahead of their origins by coming to school them, and are just getting started. wearing their country’s colors. The Spartan cheerleaders did a Tuesday, students were given an fabulous job of supporting the interesting opportunity to dress football players through their up as either Cowboys or Aliens. tough game against the team Wednesday, the school competed of Naples. The tennis players in Color Wars, with the seniors did an outstanding job against wearing pink, the juniors wearing Wiesbaden, winning all of their blue, the sophomores wearing matches. The cross country team black, and the freshman wearing traveled to Baumholder, Germany red. On Thursday, the students to compete in the 26 team DoDEA of SHAPE American High School Europe Championship meet. went crazy for Spartan Spirit by The rain soaked course created coming to school drenched in a challenge for the athletes, but green and gold. SHAPE raced well. Highlights SHAPE was invited to watch and Abbey Lincon - placing 14th overall attend the school’s homecoming th in the women’s race, Sam Dowdell parade consisted of the showcasing of the school’s fall sports teams, placed 11th overall in the men’s homecoming court nominees, race. executive student council, and the Homecoming is meant to bring a marvelous pep band. The rest of community together to recognize the student body was invited to the students representing the represent their class in the parade, school across a broad spectrum of activities. Whether that be athletes were recognized for participating or student council, it shows that in their last fall season of sports, the majority of the student body food was sold to the public, is contributing to the development music was played for everyone and success of SHAPE American to dance to, and the homecoming High School. The celebration is court winners were announced. in no way limited to the student The SHAPE cheerleaders also continued a tradition they The entire student body and started last year, where they were their parents are invited, as well instructed to keep their lips sealed as all members of the SHAPE and not speak for the entirety of community. Community members homecoming week. If they failed are encouraged to attend the to do so, they got pied in the face homecoming events, such as the by whoever they spoke to! After in order to learn more about the lit and everyone got to enjoy the school’s activities and how they night together. can become involved and to The homecoming dance was support the students working so a perfect ending to the fun- hard to prove that the school’s motto really is true: excellence in junior class, who was in charge all we do.
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10 SCL www.shape2day.com SCL 11 Brilliant Baking For Big Brew! By Marianne Bruce. Publicity O#cer, SSAFA SHAPE
he location was the Brit Bar, and The wonderful SHAPE community Tthe event the Annual Big Brew held came out in force and a stunning by the SSAFA (the United Kingdom’s 1000 euros was made. oldest national tri-service military We would like to thank all those who charity) SHAPE Committee. cooked up a storm, served up with The table groaned with the weight style, helped organise the event and of the gourmet bakes that had been of course most importantly came donated by the British Community of along and ate heartily. fabulous bakers. SSAFA SHAPE has provided grants There was a slice for everyone: in excess of 5,000 euros over the last Fruit Cakes, Victoria Sandwiches, year, these have supported Holidays Chocolate Cookies, Cupcakes galore for UK Military dependents with to name a few, in other words, cake Special Needs, Community Health eating at its best. Awareness projects and UK Military Adoption services and individuals in This was served alongside bacon need in the Community. and sausage rolls, and a cup of tea So Big Brew is over and now we are gearing up for the SSAFA Christmas Fayre! This is our singular biggest fundraiser of the year.
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The spirit of Greek hospitality among Greek SHAPE members By Argyro Mountaki, J7/ TRX CIV GRC improvements and innovation to his/ her NATO job responsibilities. He highlighted the necessity to provide any possible assistance to the newcomers in order to be adopted to the new working and living environment. The event included a dinner consisted of a variety of Greek dishes provided by the Greek families n October 19th was organised at SHAPE/Event accompanied by Greek local music and dance. The Center under the auspices of the GRC NMR a welcome event for the Greek newcomers on event. SHAPE. The spirit of the event was the existed Greek O A day before Mrs Helen Psimoulis had already invited Community on SHAPE to welcome and integrate all the Greek women of the Greek NMR Community Greek newcomers as well as to tight relationships in SHAPE CLUB for a breakfast meeting, in order to among the Greek NMR members. Lieutenant General meet and know each other, as Mrs Psimoulis is also Symeon Charalampos Psimoulis and his wife Helen a newcomer on SHAPE. During the well organised Psimoulis personally welcomed all the new members and joyful meeting many and varied topics, which of the Greek community operating on SHAPE. concern the Greek women on SHAPE, were discussed During his welcome speech Lt General Psimoulis, who and resolved. Mrs Psimoulis managed due to her is also recently assigned to his duties, emphasised hospitable and friendly attitude to make all the the need for close and constructive synergies among women feel a bounded group under her aegis. Greek the Greek members in order every single Greek women look forward to continuing their cooperation 12 SCL and communication as a tight team. NMR Echelon‘s VISIT TO THE SHAPE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL By Aline Rouvroy - SIS - General Services
n 24 October 2019, the SHAPE International School had the NMRs were guided to the International great honour to receive the visit Kindergarten, where the Director Oof the NMR Echelon. explained how the Kindergarten is organized. All national military representatives and spouses were greeted by cadets Further to that, the delegation visited the new building shared by both Corps (USA High School section) at Canadian and British School Units, arrival to the building of SIS General a typical example of integration as Services. promoted by SIS. The programme started with a As a conclusion of the programme, the presentation by Mr José Pittellioen, NMRs were welcomed by the Assistant Director General, about the functioning Principal and escorted by a few students of the SHAPE International School. of the American High School Section. They had the opportunity to have a After the signing of the guest book, walk through the facility and to interact and a few pictures, the visit to the with the students ambassadors. Norwegian School, where the guests were welcomed by the children with Photo Credit: NATO Photo by Mar DOMINGUEZ Eplekake (Apple cake) and eplesider. SHAPE Community Life Magazine.
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14 :/73 SCL /.0,*.0&2 (QYLURQPHQWDOLQIRUPDWLRQ5' ZZZVXEDUXEH*LYHVDIHW\SULRULW\ military news Hail & Farewell n Thursday, 10th October, 2019, Othe NCISG held a Hail and Farewell ceremony at the DEU NSE. Major General Wolfgang Renner, Commander, and Brigadier General Hans Folmer, Deputy Commander, thanked and bade farewell to six members of the NCISG Family, two of whom are leaving early on promotion. The leavers each received a certificate of appreciation thanking them for their faithful service, and a bouquet of beautiful flowers. Major General Renner and Brigadier General Folmer then welcomed twenty newcomers to the Family; they come from nine different nations and are filling posts NCISG Family Day in the Command Group and HQ. The ceremony concluded with Major General Courtesy of NATO CIS Group Renner taking the opportunity to thank the staff for their continued commitment he NATO CIS Group and professionalism, and the families who (NCISG) Headquarters held support from behind the scenes. Tits annual Family Day on Thursday, 10 October 2019 at the German Support Unit facility. Along with excellent food items, prepared by NCISG of the event was the children’s games competition and the medal ceremony. Although we reengineered the games for this year, which included the Giant Family Day Food preparation Ring Toss, Pool Noodle Soccer, Closest to the Cone, Knock Down the Cans and a Bobby Car Race, again this year, all games participants managed to earn an award. As in past years, the medal ceremony with the children was the feature event of the day. In his remarks, MG Renner thanked the families and expressed his deep gratitude for their dedicated support.
www.shape2day.com SCL 15 COLLECTIVE DEFENCE AND GENDER EXPERT MEETING
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t is both a challenge and a chance to experience the exploration of new areas in one’s own domain. Gender is one cross cutting topic I NATO Department Head – the Nordic Centre on Gender in Military Operations (NCGM) – on the 26 and 27th of September, in Mons. Following the changing security environment in Europe, states have become more concerned with national, regional and collective defence. Subsequently, the Alliance is strengthening its deterrence and defence posture in its commitment to safeguard common values that were successfully protected for 70 years now: principles of individual liberty, democracy, human rights and the rule of law. Gender perspective resonates to all of them.
16 SCL Consistency in their preservation why and how gender perspective screen and assess areas where shall make our societies more needs to be applied in Collective gender mainstreaming should be resilient and more credible, not Defence operations conducted in considered and applied. only in the eyes of our enemies the context of developed states but in our own eyes as well. with common cultural values. Thinking innovatively proved Strengthening our resilience necessary and was greatly is a common responsibility of encouraged as an area of potential all Allies. It includes the whole and the Secretary General’s interest within NATO to support society approach of men and Special Representative for our overall deterrence and women working together to Women, Peace and Security, defence posture while delivering Mrs. Clare Hutchinson, opening a better understanding of the enhance the Alliance readiness. remarks framed a strong and Gender capacity itself. With this in prospect, subject complementary support to this theme. After these two days, a concept matter experts from NATO allies, will be elaborated by both SHAPE partners and civil academia were In these conditions, the expert and the NCGM and experimented invited to gather their experience in collective defence scenario and knowledge to explore if, and highly valuable platform to exercises.
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he Italian Air Force completed of the Italian Air Force were deployed preparedness needs. Iceland has no T at the Icelandic Coast Guard Air Base peacetime mission in Iceland Coast Guard personnel to conduct air safeguarding the airspace in the Policing Mission in Iceland. During this time they conducted joint and Missile Defence architecture. The training with the Icelandic Coast Guard into this system demonstrates NATO Air Base, Iceland, the Italian Air Force detachment concluded its mission after procedures. capabilities to meet Icelandic peacetime preparedness needs. in a NATO operation, showcasing Alliance missions and to integrating modern aircraft in Allied operational arrangements. In the beginning of October, the the Combined Air Operations Centre Uedem, Germany, established Full Operational Capability for the mission and Control System units.
www.shape2day.com SCL 19 Spanish National Day at SHAPE
By Enrique Pérez de Tena (Cdr - ESP Navy)
he 12th October Spain celebrates its National TDay, a remembrance day to bring the millennial value what have being achieved together and to reinforce the compromise to accomplish much more in the future. It is a day for brotherhood between all Spanish and recognising those individuals who, following his Community It is also a commemoration to those example, contribute to NATO legal activities, and days at the end of the XV Century where Spain, as only one kingdom, started to spread its culture and not only to honour the individual who contributes our language beyond Europe. to improve the NATO legal framework and service, In fact, this year there is another reason to celebrate exceptional scholar, lawyer and legal practitioner, even more, because it was 500 years ago when a few who among his various and extended merits and Spanish sailors circumnavigate the world, for the achievements, helped and developed the NATO legal status. He wrote numerous books and developed the spherical planet. NATO Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA). He also The Spanish Armed Forces joins into this celebration full of pride in the 30th anniversary on abroad missions’ of the Allied Forces Central Europe (NATO) (General Eisenhower). years belonging to NATO, with the huge satisfaction to have contributed to the Security and Stability of this path of collaboration, research and work by the World. Since 1989 more than 177.000 soldiers winners had been: bilateral agreements. This year the hashtag used to commemorate this has been a major facilitator for urgent and complex National Day under the military perspective will be matters related to the development of Capability committed with Peace. This is why here at SHAPE, the Spanish community celebrates a Military success achievement of complex legal works and the ceremony to remember those who lost their lives protection of NATO status. Without his commitment and professionalism, SACEUR’s mission would have also with and small awards ceremony, to highlight been at risk. the soldiers and sailors achievements.
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20 SCL • Mrs. María Isabel Merino Gómez, Centralized Finance and Accounting Section Chief ACO Corporate Accounting & Control Branch SHAPE FINAC. Mrs. Merino has been a major facilitator to urgent and complex policy matters to ensure the successful achievement of complex legal works and the protection of NATO status. • Mr. Sergio Valcárcel Vallejo, SHAPE J2 Senior Analyst: Mr. Valcárcel has been a major facilitator to SHAPE activities in matters relating to complex hybrid/grey zone scenarios and development of legal Response Cycle (lawfare) context in the last year. Without his understanding 1 would have not incorporated the necessary current projects in a comprehensive manner. Joint logistics Support Group (SJISG) Host Nation Support (HNS) Expert: Mr. Martínez 2 3 Moreover, he has been instrumental for SACEUR’s mission in implementing NATO logistics policy requirements for NATO- led operations and exercises. He has contributed to draw lessons learned and concepts in NATO logistics doctrine and also assisted in matters relating to Host Nation Support Agreements at ACO level, his commitment and professionalism, the position of the Organization would have been put at risk and NAC-tasked activities
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SACEUR first address to Leaders in Mons
22 SCL he Mayor of Mons, Nicholas Supreme Allied Commander TEurope (SACEUR) General Tod D. Wolters, to local leaders in Mons during an event at the Mons Town Hall on Oct. 15, 2019. Mr. Martin opened thanking SACEUR and the personnel of Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) for their continued commitment to peace and stability throughout Europe. He also said that General Wolters was an “essential actor in the stability and protection of Europe,” (translated from French). “In 70 years of existence, NATO has been protecting us and (translated from French) said Mr. Martin. General Wolters addressed those gathered and expressed his gratitude for the warm welcome. friendship and good relationships between SHAPE and the city of Mons and I have no doubt that this friendship will carry on for the next 50 years,” said General Wolters. The unique relationship between the city of Mons and SHAPE was extolled by both men during their addresses. Mr. Martin recounted how SHAPE came to call Mons home, noting that the city of Mons considers all ‘Shapians’ full residents and part of the dynamic and beautiful city. Although the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation was formed from the headquarters of April 4, 1949, Allied Command Allied Command Europe, the Operations wasn’t activated predecessor to Allied Command until April 2, 1951 under the Operations, and that SHAPE had Dwight D. Eisenhower. “ In 1951 SHAPE, along with the political headquarters land in We have had 52-years NATO political headquarters, Brussels for their headquarters, of friendship and good but insisted that SHAPE be at least was located in Paris, France. relationships between By December 1965, tensions in 50 km away, due to its potential as
France and the changing military SHAPE and the city of strategy and organisation of Camp Casteau near Mons and Mons “ SHAPE prompted then French committed to building a highway President Charles de Gaulle to connecting Mons to Brussels. announce that all military forces within France’s borders would The current SHAPE campus was come under French control by built in six and a half months with April 1969. He also announced the opening ceremony held on 31 that France was withdrawing March 1967.
www.shape2day.com SCL 23 Minister of Defence Awarded a Medal to General Sir James Everard
By Judit Romuluszne RUSZIN OF-4. HUN NMR
Alliance” Medal to General Sir James Everard, “ MNATO’s Deputy Supreme Allied Commander He has always been looking for the possibility to realize capital. together the potentials that exist in Hungary in the interest
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of NATO “ assisting NATO’s allied forces, as exemplary. offered forces.
24 SCL By Marco FAVETTA, Cap. (OF-2), ITA AF November 4th - Italian National Unity Day & Armed Forces Day n November 4th, Italy celebrates its National Unity 70 meters high, the Vittoriano is comprised of scores of Oand Armed Forces Day. In the anniversary of the majestic Corinthian columns and endless stairs, all carved victory of WWI, Italy remembers the culmination of the in white marble. The top is crowned with an equestrian annexation of the cities of Trento and Trieste and pays chariots driven by the goddess Victoria. Designed to be imposed. where, underneath the statue of the Goddess Roma, the
th body of the Unknown Soldier lies at rest, in memory of On the 4 November, The President of the Italian Republic the many soldiers who died in war and whose names and always lays a laurel wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown place of burial is unknown. Soldier on the Altar of the Fatherland in the Vittoriano, in Rome. commemorate the Day of National Unity and Armed Forces: “Open Barracks” and “Square Barracks”, performances by Army, Navy, AirForce, Carabinieri and ceremony will take place This year, we will assist to several initiatives to make the world of defense more familiar military personnel in schools focusing in particular on the historical circumstances and main phases of the Great War, as well as the current missions carried out by the Armed Forces at home and abroad. Furthermore, the schools will be symbolically handed over to the Tricolor, identity in the principles of brotherhood, equality and justice. dedicated to November 4th this year. THE VITTORIANO: This colossal national monument, Capitoline Hill, was erected to celebrate Victor (known as ‘Risorgimento’). It was inaugurated by Victor Emmanuel III on the 4th of June 1911, at the climax of the International Exposition celebrating the 50th anniversary
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By Ilie Sebastian Romania’s Armed Forces Day
ast month, on the 25th of October, Romania man himself; his name is also linked to the celebrated its Armed Forces in a national establishment of military schools and army Lholiday, like it has for the past 50 or so units that still exist today, nearly 150 years years by now. In this article, I will try to explain since their creation. to the SHAPE community how this holiday This new army of trained men, formed came to be, and what exactly it represents. through strict laws of military recruitment Formed roughly in the 1830’s the Romanian would face its fair share of wars in the coming Army has its roots in the medieval war decades, most notably the Romanian War of bands of the kings and nobles that ruled Independence of 1877 and the First World over Moldavia and Wallachia (whose kings War, when Romania managed to reclaim included Mircea the Old, Michael the Brave, its third largest province (and also probably Vlad the Impaler, also known as Dracula in the the most famous), Transylvania, which had West – to name but a few), the two Romanian been under Hungarian and then Austrian medieval kingdoms that existed from around occupation for a couple of centuries. During the 1300s; these were a mix bag of troops, a this period of intense warfare, the army had ramshackle of local or foreign mercenaries, men drawn from the noblemens entourage, during All-Heroes Day, a Christian orthodox small landowners that supplemented there celebration dedicated to everyone that died in earnings by war looting, and mass peasant the defense of their country; this celebration levies. Around the 1830’s the princes of the gradually became more and more a state two kingdoms started organizing there forces sponsored holiday with altering dates that is into more coherent units, mostly drawn up still observed today, independently from the from trained levies and a small group of career Day of the Romanian Army. The Army was also soldiers, though it was only in the late 1850’s associated with the commemorative events and early 1860’s that a modern conscription that celebrated the victories of The First World structure that resembled the western armies were created, thanks in large part to the linked to the dates of their creation or even to the Christian patron saints of their respective John (Alexandru Ioan) Cuza, a career military arms.
www.shape2day.com SCL 27 and communists engineered a coup d’état which was completed on the 23rd of August 1944. With King Michael’s sides over night and joined the Allies. While this act threw the German forces into disarray, as they had until then relied on Romanian assistance to bar the Soviet advance, the Germans, demonstrated extreme resoluteness to reverse the coup d’état and seize other industrial centers. What followed was a quick and chaotic campaign in which the Romanian army managed to
prevent the Germans from entering the captured German SDKfz 250 (September 1944) capital of Bucharest, drove them out of Wallachia and managed to reclaim Then came World War II and the date of 25th of October began to gain importance. Forced by aprox. 50 thousand German troops were taken part of the war. Witnessing the fate of Poland and of them managed to retreat across the Carpathian Yugoslavia, and facing the hostility of neighboring Mountains into northwestern Transylvania, where Hungary, Bulgaria and the Soviet Union, Romania they were joined by reinforcements which included had a decision to make: it could either join Germany large Hungarian units, which were determined to or be swept away as so many other European hold the territory Hitler had previously awarded countries had already been. Contributing to the them. Thus the month of September was marked direction of this decision were also the resolve of by the reconquest of central Transylvania, were, in Romania’s military dictator, General Antonescu, an spite of heavy German and Hungarian resistance, admirer of Germany, as well as the fact that military aid to the Germans would also bring back the the Romanian and Soviet Armies (which had Moldavian provinces of Bessarabia and Bukovina by now crossed into Romania proper, and was which the Soviet Union had taken from Romania in coordinating its actions with its new ally) managed pursuit of the Molotov-Ribentrop Pact it had signed to recapture the major cities of Sibiu, Brasov and with Germany on 23 August 1939. Cluj and won the Battle of Turda. By October only the farthest northwestern corner of Romania was In spite of the military assistance Romania occupied by the Axis forces and its reconquest provided for Germany in its war against the Soviet Union, been engaged on the southern part began soon after. of the front, and being involved in the battles of At the same time as these reclamation operations Odessa, the Crimea and Stalingrad, Hitler had were taking place around Satu Mare, Horthy no qualms about forcing Romania to give up a committed his last Hungarian reserves to an portion of Transylvania, its northwestern corner, to Hungary, whose fascist regime led by the former admiral Horthy, was pursuing at that time a of Transylvania, an attack which was repulsed by a highly aggressive and expansionist policy directed motley detachment of Romanian cadets who had against all of his neighbors. This northwestern part managed to mobilize themselves without being in of Transylvania became an even greater sour patch touch with the central command, at the Battle of for the Antonescu regime and the general populace, Paulis. than Bessarabia and Bukovina had been, and the th dictator forced the army to ever greater and more On 25 of October the stronghold of Carei was dangerous feats of heroics against the Russians, liberated, thus marking the liberation of the last seeing himself now in a direct competition with Axis held territory in Romania, and the reversal Horthy for gaining Hitler’s favor. of Hitler’s dictate, who had given that territory to Following the German defeat in the Battle of Horthy’s Hungary, and also thus erasing the last Stalingrad (November 1942), by 1944 the tide of physical manifestation of the Axis’s power over the war had changed dramatically, and the Russian Romania. Red Army was poised to enter Romania. Antonescu, The date didn’t mark the end of the war however, by this point completely delusional and politically isolated, still believed in a German victory. It was at this point that Romanians, led by there young king, the Soviet Army in Hungary, Czechoslovakia and took matters into their own hands and together Austria, where, although it played a secondary role, with the opposition factions, including both liberals
28 SCL villages and sustained casualties comparable to those of there, far more numerous, Russian allies. It also didn’t bring the return of Bessarabia and Bukovina, as they remained within Soviet territory, but it was nonetheless a day that brought hope Romania was no longer threatened by military action within its borders, it had fought on the side of the Allies and won, and it managed to reverse a territorial loss that had been imposed by Berlin. With the risk of sounding pedantic and biased, at the moment, 25th of October really felt like a breaking of the Axis’s shackles through the actions of Romania’s National Army. armed forces was the Second of October, the date in which the Romanian “Tudor Vladimirescu” unit
was formed in the Soviet Union, out of former Allied side, and they did distinguish themselves Moscow. In the coming years, these relations tended however with bravery, they had little to do with the actual to normalize, and in 1959, just 8 years after the decision for campaign to liberate Romania, and had very the second of October was made, Romania’s Armed Forces Day little to do with the Romanian Army in general, became was celebrated on the 25th of October, thus celebrating being instead mostly integrated into Soviet Army structure. This choosing was a political decision, one designed to appease the Soviet Union, in a time courage and capability of an army that did what it was asked of, when the communist Romanian leaders of the time even when faced with numerical and technological inferiority, thought they were losing their favored stance with proving that it could beat the odds. Conquer Winter Event When the weather shows you its worst side, the legendary quattro® all-wheel drive shows you its best.
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Supreme Allied Commander Europe General Tod D. Wolters hosted US European Command staff for talks at Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) on October 29, 2019.
Story by Allied Command Operations PAO
General Wolters said. “These discussions give team in one room.” “ meetings also covered daily operations and future Everyone in this room collaboration. knows how much time, commitment and hard work is put into the security
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www.shape2day.com SCL 31 By Borja MONTES TOSCANO LAWFAS Content Manager Legal News!
LAWFAS at the NATO SFA COE
related personnel. These events are an excellent platform to exchange bodies throughout NATO and, Lcapabilities (Repository, ideas and concerns among scholars and legal advisors from nations and Cyber and Communications, Finance, Clinic) to experts from NATO Security in order to strengthen knowledge on Mercino Franco (Director NATO SFA the functionalities of this tool among legal advisors and related personnel and to contribute to NATO’s headquarters, ACO headquarters deterrence and legal interoperability. hopes this will be the beginning of a great cooperation to strengthen the the legal community, as it has proved capabilities of the Alliance.
32 SCL Training on Article VII on the NATO SOFA
rticle VII of the NATO Status the implications of the article.” The However, military prosecutors are of Forces Agreement (SOFA) Detailed Inspector General, for the not the only personnel that need to Adeals with foreign criminal be familiar with this article. jurisdiction, and is a section of the Mr. Eduardo Farnum agreed. NATO SOFA most international “The training illustrated how the understanding of these rules in lawyers and law enforcement SOFA is situational based, which personnel are familiar with. However, provided a better understanding of undertook an ambitious plan to the implementation of this article by the SOFA’s application in relation U.S. practitioners oftentimes proves to the relevant facts of each mysterious here in Belgium where situation.” there is no supplemental agreement In a collaborative exercise between between the Kingdom and Belgium Providing practitioners with this members of the international more “complete understanding” law team, and the military justice mystify this article as applied to U.S. was the intent of the Northern personnel in Belgium, the Northern Marianne Schoonjans. According to instruction to a cross section of our Ms. Schoonjans the training: rules contained in Article VII to any U.S, and NATO communities. “was a good opportunity to gather jurisdictional question in Belgium On 3rd all interested parties, from lawyers involving U.S. personnel. This Center, which provides legal support to U.S. personnel in Belgium, the Soldier, PV2 Rice, who stated: ideas, views, and perspectives. to over forty personnel from We are all better served when “I did not really understand the the legal and law enforcement operating from the same communities around SHAPE. The understanding of the rules.” through the scenarios with the aid training consisted of an hour of This shared understanding is critical together. It made sense to me.” for U.S. personnel, especially those long question and answer session involved in military justice. If you are interested in obtaining where participants worked through a copy of the aforementioned Major Kenton Spiegler, the Chief of Military Justice at the 21st Theater upcoming training opportunities Sustainment Command, which has instruction and fostered discussion area jurisdiction over U.S. Army amongst the participants. personnel in and around SHAPE was The participants appreciated this one of the attendees. According to By Maj Brendan J. Mayer, approach, which according to MAJ Spiegler: SHAPE “ to NATO Special Operations Headquarters, aided in understanding the article in full. “Discussing the language of the article and applying it to scenarios with both our local of SHAPE’s legal, security, and ” a holistic perspective that gave a more complete understanding of
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34 SCL Politics of Lawfare: Legal Challenges in Hybrid Wars
n November 21st, NATO ACO legal challenges to the principles of for the development of events (panel the Rule of Law, but also threatens discussions, workshops, roundtables) Oparticipate in a panel organized international peace and security. by the Young Professionals in Foreign Counter-measures have been put Policy (YPFP) Brussels, giving insights in place to stem this tide, but how included, to share their knowledge on the role of law in gray zone and and experience with YPFP Brussels’ hybrid warfare scenarios. potential impact on International members. ‘Politics of Lawfare: Legal Law? Challenges in Hybrid Wars’ is part A new trend seems to be emerging of the security and defence events in asymmetric warfare: the use of Established in 2008, Young organized to discuss a less known law to further strategic ends. States Professionals in Foreign Policy topic and new trend in asymmetric and non-state actors are increasingly warfare: the use of law to further manipulating legal paradigms to their membership based organisation strategic ends. professionals setting out on an This event is open to YPFP Brussels’ they are engaging in “Lawfare”. members only, if you would like Lawfare within gray zone and hybrid heart of Europe. The security and to register, please visit the website: warfare scenarios not only imposes defence programme is responsible www.ypfp.org/locations/brussels/
www.shape2day.com SCL 35 SHAPE LIFE SHAPE International Band By Specialist Ian Rictor (USA)
LNight, to mentoring students at the SHAPE International Elementary School, the band completed 11 missions. The SHAPE International Band is an inter-service, international military band comprised by twenty musicians representing
Flower Power Social On October 16th, Task Force X performed for the SHAPE International Women’s Club (SIWC) Flower Power Social at the SHAPE Club. The event gave women in the SHAPE Community an opportunity to celebrate the culture of the Task Force X performed a set of popular, funk, and disco music for a packed crowd, making for an evening of peace, love, and dancing.
Outreach at SHAPE Elementary Last month, members of the SHAPE International Band visited the SHAPE International Elementary School to conduct masterclasses in woodwind instrumental music. On October 1st Specialist Brent Kelley (USA) plays a saxophone solo Hall (USAF) and Specialist Ian Rictor (USA) performed with Task Force X as attendees dance. Photo credit: Staff Sergeant John Kaczmar (USAF). selected duets for students and answered questions about instrumental music and its relation to the military. The th following week, Tsgt Hall returned to SHAPE Elementary, Prestige Orchestra 30 accompanied by talented oboist, Andrea Hall, to once again Anniversary Concert perform, teach, and inspire future musicians. On October 26th, the NATO Jazz Orchestra performed in Ellezelles, Belgium for an event honoring the Prestige Orchestra’s the community, performing a diverse range of popular music, as well as participating in local musical outreach. The NATO Jazz Orchestra followed a performance by this esteemed group with two sets of classic jazz music. The evening culminated in a high- energy rendition of Louis Prima’s “Sing, Sing, Sing”, a song which moved everyone
Technical Sergeant Jeff Hall (USAF) and Specialist Ian Rictor (USA) perform a duet for students at the SHAPE International Elementary School. Photo credit: Victoria Emmanuel. th Sanders (USAF) 36 SCL Honoring a Resistance Hero
th, the NATO Brass Ambassadors traveled th anniversary of the city’s liberation. The ceremony featured Belgian Resistance Network hero, Henriette Hanotte and her family. During the Second World War, Mdm. Hanotte assisted Allied airmen shot down over Belgium in escaping across the French border by means of the Comet Escape Network. Between The NATO Brass Ambassadors performed the national anthems of Belgium, France, the United Kingdom, and the United States are what made the modern NATO Alliance, and today’s lasting peace in Europe, possible.
and the deeds of the Belgian Resistance Network.
Band Member Spotlight: Technical Sergeant Laura Kluga
Technical Sergeant Laura Kluga was raised in Chelmsford, Massachusetts, USA. She graduated from the SUNY Potsdam Crane School of Music with her Bachelor of Music Education Master of Music degree in Trumpet Performance from Florida State University in 2004. TSgt Kluga has collaborated with such notable musicians as the Canadian Brass and Allen Vizzutti, and and 2004. TSgt Kluga enlisted in the United States Air Force in 2005 and has been assigned to Hanscom Air Force Base, Massachusetts, USA; Ramstein Air Base, Germany; and Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, USA. She has performed at the Texas Music Educators Association Conference, for the Texas Bandmasters Association, and for former President George W. Bush. TSgt Kluga serves in Technical Sergeant Laura Kluga performs as a solo the SHAPE International Band as a trumpet player in the NATO bugler. Photo credit: SHAPE PAO. Jazz Orchestra, and has formerly served as musical director of the NATO Brass Ambassadors.
Upcoming Events:
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NATO Jazz Combo. Small jazz ensemble NATO Brass Ambassadors. Small ceremonial performing R&B and traditional and modern jazz. brass ensemble performing anthems, marches, and chamber music. NATO Vanguard. Instrumental smooth jazz and R&B trio performing for small events. Ceremonial Bugler. Soloist performing military bugle calls to include Taps, Mess Call, Last Post, Task Force X. Show band performing Popular, Tattoo, and more. Rock, and Dance music for large events. Vocal Soloist. Vocalist performing military service NATO Unplugged. Acoustic small ensemble songs and national anthems. performing Popular and Folk and Americana music. Instrumental Soloist. Soloist performing for military balls, receptions, dinner parties, and
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Come spend a holly jolly evening of yuletide splendor with the SHAPE International Band! On December 9th, at 7:00 pm, the band will perform a free public holiday concert at the SHAPE Alliance Theatre. ‘Tis the season to bring your family, friends, and holiday cheer
for an evening of fa-la-la-la fun. the SHAPE International Band. Photo credit: Staff Sergeant Tim Stuart (USA).
www.shape2day.com SCL 39 Share a Meal Appeal 2019 brings hope to the local community by feeding the hungry
By Share A Meal 2019 Appeal Board t’s coming to that special on Christmas Day; SAMs 1000€ Don't Miss the Truck time of year again, when Jean helped to purchase food for their Vanderwal, Chair of the Share hot lunch meal. I 22 November 2019, in the a Meal 2019 Appeal gathers his SAMs 5th charity prefers non- international team of volunteers hallway in front of Room 45, perishable food. Entraide Et to collect money and boxes of SHAPE Chapel, Bldg 601 or Solidarite Protestantes (or support the Boy Scouts BSA at Esop) is helped year-round by charities who support families SAMs Food Drive, 1600-1800 sister group 2, SHAPE IC3, who at the entrance to the SHAPE deliver SHAPEs clothing/deco Carrefour. You can always feed Share a Meal Appeal (or SAM), donations to their Thrift Shop. the “BIG GREEN BOX “anytime began in 1985 when a Canadian SAM’s contribution will be to in November which will help teacher approached the SHAPE provide much needed food, as ESOPs 260 families leading into Chapel asking about a food supplies are scarce in the winter the winter months. Thank you hamper drive for the poor; a months. The SAM boxes make a SHAPE - since 1985, together we traditional event at Christmas huge contribution to ESOPS Food in Canada. Tommy Temple Bank and help to give everyone’s to help the less fortunate. was working as the Ecumenical tummies nutrients needed to Charity Liaison and ran a work and live, especially for monthly canned food drive with children wanting to learn. the Sisters of Charity. He gave Please email the SAM Secretary “ the teacher the names of ten families. Together, they delivered to make a bank transfer [email protected] boxes of food by carpool, and to contribute to the four Share a Meal Appeal was born! for more information In 2018, what used to be a the poorest families”, sadly, there were more and more families struggling, and we decided to ask what would be the best way are supported through “SAMs Grocery Store Program”. Jean visits each charity, in December, paying 1000e for food pre- ordered by the Director at their local Colruyt store. Their good news stories prove this was a good choice. The packages of fresh chicken! In 2018, St Vincent de Paul Saint Andre, bought a pallet of long- life milk in 1L cartons and packages of Speculoos cookies! Last year, Les Ouvriers du Coeur, provided individual hot meals
40 SCL Helping St. Nicholas through the SHAPE IC3s Gift Programs
By Pam Giacomello (CA), President, SHAPE IC3 HAPE IC3, short for SHAPE Int. “(Must Fit) in a Shoebox” will not Suggestions by age/gender, Chapel Centre Charity Assoc., replace our popular “ (Must Fit) November delivery dates/time/place Swas recently approached by a Under the Bed” Gift program. will be provided by contacting: UK charity partner who was curious “Under the Bed” received 108 children from St. Vincent de [email protected] Please do not wrap the insides but with gifts for children. “This was an The new shoebox size simply instead wrap the box and its lid Appeal that Brits often did with the separately. No war toys, please, nuns for Christmas”, the writer was extend our goodwill to those anything sharp or perishable; IC3 has told. less fortunate. In fact, its been asked to look inside to ensure heartwarming! When our new Interestingly, being Canadian, we contents are appropriate. IC3 Gift Coordinator was asked have often done a shoebox program what had tweaked her interest We hope this addition to our called “Operation Christmas Child”. in pursuing the new format, St Nicolas Gift Program will be It began in 1990, by a couple from she replied from personal appealing. Choosing the smaller Wales, who collected gifts, medical experience: items will tease the imagination to bring value without undue expense, trucks that they drove to support “A shoebox is the perfect way to and, more importantly, introducing a orphans in Romania. involve your kids in giving to those fun time to do a good thing. less fortunate. My 3 and 6-year- old loved choosing items for other Find the St. Nicholas Gift Program kids their ages. They not only got to “Sign Up”: shape2day.com (Latest “ … (they) could not stop choose things they liked but learned News) the poverty, but they a valuable lesson in giving.” the gift of love .. History of Operation Christmas Child ” https://www.samaritanspurse.ca/about-operation-christmas-child/ In 1993, the International President of Samaritan’s Purse, Franklin Graham, (son of Billy Graham) adopted the program which now supports children struggling in 100 UK, Australia and Germany). SHAPE IC3s mandate is to support charities in Belgium, and thankfully new “shoebox size” idea! Located in Mons, the ASBL Foyer Saint Augustin works with the sisters living in a rest home, called La Maison des Pauvres Soeurs, and quickly gave us a list of 94 children, aged 0-15 years old. A shoe store in boxes ready for our collection dates in late November or one can buy a plastic one at the SHAPE Carrefour. www.shape2day.com SCL 41 INTERNATIONAL BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
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he !rst IBT was conducted in December 1960 and has been a competitive event for a total of 53 times in the tournaments well established history. It has only been suspended six times due to T wartime, con"ict and other such operational reasons. A corner stone event in NATO’s sporting calendar, it’s widely considered to be the oldest and most prestigious sporting !xture competed within the alliance. Last year saw the inauguration of female teams to the competition, which proved to be highly successful and well supported from the nations. The 2019 tournament already has the foundations to become one of the best held to date, despite some of the regular teams sadly unable to commit due to the Military World Games held earlier this year in China. This year’s participation will be made up from seven nations and the SHAPE community to provide a total of eight male and six female teams. It is quite extraordinary that in only the second year that female teams have been invited, the SHAPE community have accomplished to !eld an extremely dynamic, enthusiastic and more importantly very capable female team
INTERNATIONAL BASKETBALL INTERNATIONAL (IBT) 2019 TOURNAMENT alongside their equally talented male athletes.
42 SCL The following teams will compete personnel and not an entire national outstanding completion and in the tournament: military community. However, the the highest order of good male team showed great !ghting sportsmanship. - Belgium (M/F) spirit last year and have worked - France (M/F) Following nominations from hard to not only improve and realise players, coaching sta#, oĄcials - Italy their evident potential but become and event organisers - Each - Latvia (M/F) viable contenders to seriously year an individual, who has - Lithuania compete at IBT 2019. Whilst the demonstrated exceptional - Netherlands (M/F) males will undoubtedly surpass commitment and service to IBT - SHAPE Community team (M/F) expectations, the female squad across many years, is voted into - United Kingdom (M/F) should be tremendously proud of the ‘Hall Of Fame’. SHAPE Sports their achievements in producing a Possible tournament favourites; & Fitness Crew are extremely very impressive team to represent Lithuania are not only the current proud of our very own Salvador SHAPE competing for the !rst time reigning champions, but also have Rodríguez (Salva), who was in history. recently won the CISM World nominated in 2018 to join the Championships in China. It should not be overlooked that previous legendary names on France has developed very solid many of the players have been the hall. Salva, has not only squads in recent years and will be operationally deployed on NATO supported and improved the !ercely competing for the title in missions, some very recently, event through his tireless work, the male competition, whilst the highlighting the very real ‘military’ but has become the kingpin for female team will be committed makeup of the tournament and how its success over the many years to defend their title as champions special it is to that the teams have of his dynamic involvement. from IBT 2018, ones to watch. overcome multiple challenges to Displaying commitment, travel and compete. dedication, leadership, integrity United Kingdom, Belgium and exceptional sportsmanship, Another !rst for IBT - The and Netherlands are always Salva is the embodiment of what competition will start on a Sunday well supported and continue to IBT stands for. improve and impress year aŁer night with the opening game year, could this be one of these commencing at 1700 on 1 December, YOU have a unique opportunity great nations year? where our very own SHAPE male to make a di#erence and be a team will challenge United Kingdom part of this year’s tournament, Italy is traditionally a very strong for the !rst victory. ensuring its place in history; squad and last year’s result did not not only are you invited but IBT, genuinely builds friendships match their expectations, they will absolutely encouraged to get and respect across the nations, surely be looking to make a mends behind your teams and show which is so clearly visible throughout this year with a big performance. them the support they deserve. the tournament in addition to both The SHAPE Community team are players and sta# members being the only non-national side that are so keen to return year aŁer year. SHAPE Sports and Fitness permitted to enter the tournament, Each year IBT brings its moments Crew look forward to seeing as the hosts, this privilege comes of greatness, joy, thrill and some you throughout the week with its own unique complications disappointment; however every and are here to answer any such as selection from limited year has always been marked by questions you may have
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FOOTEPRINTS ART *20:00 SHA vs NLD FOOTEPRINTS ART 20:00 ITA vs NLD *female games www.shape2day.com*female games SCL 43 The annual SHAPE Christmas Tree Food and drinks will be very Lighting Ceremony will set the place in front of the main building welcome for ending this special day. mood for the Christmas period the (Bldg.102); public should be in place 05th of December. Canadian School Choir will also join The purpose of this Ceremony is us before receiving the Christmas speech that the SACEUR and the the Christmas period in SHAPE Major of Malmedy will dedicate to for the entire community and to us. acknowledge the generous gifts of A reception in the Headquarters “Fir Trees” to SHAPE from the town Cafeteria will be held after the 1620 Public in place of Malmedy. Ceremony. 1630 Ceremony starts
Norwegian Christmas Market
A taste of Norway By Ingerid Helena Remen | Adm. Ass NOR NMR he Norwegian community will once again host ‘’A taste Tof Norway’’ at the SHAPE is a wonderful opportunity to welcome the holiday season and enter the Christmas spirit. Bring your friends and family along and Norwegian Christmas Market experience Norwegian Christmas traditions. We will be selling 30th of November 2019 traditional Norwegian food and drinks. The kids are also invited to join us for arts and crafts session! SHAPE Chapel - From 1100 to 1530 hrs Out of ideas for Christmas presents? Don’t worry, you will such as homemade knitted wools wear, Christmas decorations and much more! You can also try your luck by buying a tombola ticket. Proceeds from this year’s market will go to Persée, a local childcare organization providing temporary residential facilities to orphaned and neglected children in our neighborhood.
44 SCL Italian Christmas Market By Marco FAVETTA, Cap. (OF-2), ITA AF
hen the temperature plunges and the The Italian Christmas Market organized in the tempting scent of delicious hot drinks and International School Cafeteria will be open on the 7th W December 2019 from 09:00 to 21:00. you can start looking forward the magic atmosphere Join us, you will be able to buy a lottery ticket that will during the advent time at SHAPE. give you the opportunity to do charity... you'll be twice In this atmosphere of joy and happiness, the Italian lucky!! community on the occasion of the traditional Christmas market is pleased to organize a solidarity lottery again this year. The proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to charity. In the Italian Christmas Market visitors can experience genuine Christmas magic in the romantic atmosphere: traditional handicrafts and wonderful culinary Italian specialities, peaceful moments of cosy togetherness or a sociable hour or two with friends and family. These are the ingredients of the Italian Christmas Market. Enjoy a plate of Lasagna or the straordinary Tiramisú in nice company in one of the small houses. Convince yourself of the magic and fairy-tale atmosphere during the Christmas time at SHAPE! Your children will be able to enjoy the Christmas atmosphere with Santa Claus who will be with us all day long! Cotton candy, Christmas tree, desserts, savoury food will help us to relish Christmas time, but only the bagpipers and the Christmas choir will bring you in a magic atmosphere that glades and warms your heart! “We wait for you to exchange Only in this fascinating environment you and your Christmas wishes!!” loved ones will be able to live the spell named Christmas!
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www.shape2day.com SCL 45 pillars of Poland By Paulina PIANKO, Joanna JURKIEWICZ, Ewa PIĄTKOWSKA and Marta ZAŁĘSKA
omen are said to be weak at the Cracow Castle to assure strong position. Her sons reigned sex. No way! There is the defence of Wawel, while her in the Czech Republic, Hungary, Wplenty of women in the husband went to Hungary to seek Lithuania and Poland, and made history of Poland whose incredible help and support. Poland of the most powerful strength and bravery could Another Polish queen - Jadwiga countries in Europe. Bona Sforza embarrass more than one guy. d’Aragon, wife of Zygmunt Stary When required by circumstances, Hedwig of Poland) was the next (Sigismund the Old), queen of Polish women stepped in, rolled queen who played a key role in the Poland and the Grand Duchess of up their sleeves and showed the history of Poland at the end of the Lithuania, Duchess of Ruthenia, whole (dominated by men) world 14th century. Although she came Prussia and Mazovia, Duchess of who ruled! Poland is and has from Hungary but she had Polish Bari and Rosano, as well as the always been a country of women blood in her veins. She came to heir of the claim to the Kingdom - queens, countess, ladies, but Poland when she was less than of Jerusalem, in addition to also famous lovers and scientists, 10 years old. She is the one who conducting active politics and as well as businesswomen was behind the renewal of the intensive accumulation of wealth, and inventors. Poland always Cracow Academy (nowadays the introduced to Polish kitchens appreciated and was proud of its Jagiellonian University). many previously unknown women which is why they were allowed to occupy high positions Often, queens were better green beans, carrots and spinach). and rule the country in times when educated than their husbands, Polish women have always been parities were unknown as well as which is why they often advised strongly involved in political the concept of “gender” did not their husbands and travelled activities, but it wasn’t their only exist. Already in the fourteenth century, Rakuszanka (Elisabeth of Austria), Waleska showed an interesting Queen Jadwiga Kaliska (Hedwig combination of political aspirations (Casimir IV Jagiellon), called and seductive abilities. She was “Mother of the Kings” or “Mother the one who in 1806 met Napoleon high), became famous for showing of the Jagiellonians” made sure ballroom of the Royal Castle
Hedwig of Poland Countess Maria Waleska 46 SCL of Warsaw and progressively outstanding Polish woman, her husband that went on their become his lover. had a great contribution to the honeymoon on a bicycle, because development of civilization. Not already then, she thought about Despite the fact that Poland was being environmental friendly! shaken by wars for centuries, passed the entrance examination Polish women were always In contemporary times we have for the faculty of physics and actively involved in building and chemistry, but she also undertook improving pedagogical, medical research in both areas at most famous Polish brand in the international level. Her merits world called “dr Irena Eris”. This include the discovery of a new grabbing weapons in their hands. brand has been accepted into the chemical element called Polonium Barbara Kossuthówna (Barbara prestigious French organization whose name is dedicated to her Kossuth) who was one of the Comite Colbert, which brings homeland. As the only person one in the world she received movement despite the reluctance cosmetic brands in the world. the Nobel Prize twice: for the and disdain from the male Nowadays Polish representatives members is an example. She fought the radioactivity of elements in of the “weak sex” are successful for her the right to participate in military manoeuvres, and during of chemistry for work on the management, branding, politics chemical and physical properties and export, but they also use their of radioactive elements. She successes to support charity and obtained a driving license as one of social activities, as is the case of the nickname “Zoya” was the only “dark and silent” a woman soldier thrown by the Polish Armed Forces to occupied Poland during World War II. As excellent intel operator she recklessly avoided getting arrested and carried out underground tasks, smuggled reports and secret information with bravery. Women in the military have a history that extends over 400 years into the past. Polish women have taken part in the battles for invaders and ocupants since the time of the Napoleonic Wars. Currently there are about 6000 female soldiers in the Polish Army. All of them have the same rights as men to join and serve in the Polish Army, Navy, Air Force and Special Women in the Polish Army Forces. www.shape2day.com SCL 47 two actors Anna Dymna or Ewa Poland also counts with several in 2018 with the Man Booker outstanding sportswomen. International price with her novel the Foundation “Mimo Wszystko” Among the best of them are: Flights originally published in (“In spite of everything”), founded medallist, record holder of Poland, We could continue for a long time is to integrate and help people Europe and the World (100 m, 200 with merits of Polish women on with intellectual disabilities. The m, 400 m, the long jump and relay a national and global scale. They foundation built and is running race). two modern rehabilitation and changed the history of Poland in more than one occasion even work is the clinic “Budzik” (Polish and she was named the Best though no one expected from them word for alarm clock) the only Sportswoman of the World. The anything exceptional. such clinic in Poland dedicated to new generation of athletes is Poland, despite its complicated represented by Justyna Kowalczyk waking children from coma. history, could always count on who won several Olympic and these wonderful women who, Moreover, Polish actresses world championship medals. She thanks to their passions and conquered Hollywood already is a four-time winner of the World unlimited imagination, have in the era of silent cinema. Pola Cup in cross-country skiing. She achieved worldwide success. Negri was the cinema star and the is one of two ski runners in the Therefore, if you want to sex symbol. Some of them have history of this discipline who has won the World Cup three times in learn more about Poland and industry and have gained immense a row! outstanding Polish women, taste which allowed them having their delicious Polish cuisine, stay tuned own star in the Hollywood Walk of One more Polish woman recently for more information about the joined the Nobel Prize winners’ Polish evening planned for March seen in Hollywood as James Bond club. Olga Tokarczuk has made 2020 organized by the SHAPE girl in “Golden Eye”. her international breakthrough International Women’s Club.
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48 SCL The Internet of Things (IoT) By Nazmiye SONAR he industrial era began with the invention most dense in a city and how much time people spend on average in which shopping Tengine. With the use of electricity, oil malls. In this way, a statistical institution is and technology in mass production, the fourth now able to get any statistical information industrial period was reached. In the period of about larger audiences easier without industrial society, there was a need to develop surveying. special expertise in identifying individuals’ needs The Internet of Things is best known as Smart solutions and disseminate them to society. As the Home ”and“ Smart City. Electronics in the process progressed, the introduction of personal home can now be connected directly to the wireless network and home appliances can environment and the individuals created by the be more easily controlled. Or, before you go industrial society. The Internet of Things has also home with your car, your car and your home started to be used in this period. The Internet of heating system communicate with each other to warm your house. So your house starts to warm up. Or when your alarm goes of the Internet of Things in history began in you go to the kitchen. Another example is a 1991 when a group of academics at Cambridge smart watch on your arm. This smart watch has sensors that detect the distance you a camera system on the Internet. take, the steps you take and how your heart IoT means that any object you can think beats while doing these activities. of is somehow accessing the Internet and The data collected here is analysed by communicating with other devices. This computer or mobile phone and helps us to organize our lives. The communication as agriculture, transportation, energy, sports, between these two devices is the most daily life, etc., aims to facilitate people’s lives. fundamental feature that makes up the With the development of mobile networks and internet of objects. the Internet, objects communicate with people through electronic circuits, enabling people The internet of objects is connected to each to monitor and control them from anywhere, other by means of data. Therefore, for anytime. Therefore, it is possible to collect and security reasons, this data must be kept and analyse data about which shopping centre are stored very well. References Armentia, J. L.-d., Mansilla, D. C., & Ipiñaa, D. L.-d. (2012). Fighting against Vampire Appliances through Eco-aware Things. Sixth Internetional Conference on Innovative Mobile and Internet Services,Ubiquitous Computing. Ashton, K. (2009). That “ Internet of Things” Thing. . RFID Journal. Telli, G. (2016). “Information and Changes in the Digital Age”. Marketing Turkey. Telli, G. (2019, 10 21). Retrieved from www.marketingturkiye.com.tr: http://bilader.gop.edu.tr www.shape2day.com SCL 49 HAPE Travel Group plays a of languages. I already spoke French, so where one could relax with a cuppa in vital role in the community life I enrolled for Beginners’ German in The the company of many interesting people, SHAPE Language Centre and thoroughly who shared their ideas and listened to to the idyllic Giethoorn (NL) enjoyed the classes which were personable the worthwhile contributions of others S from our diverse nations. It was a real of the Netherlands”. This voluntary for all the needs of the community. I also learning experience. travel group assist in weaving the social enjoyed being a facilitator for an informal fabric of SHAPE. As I discovered on my language group where I assisted others opportunity to give of my free time to inaugural trip, it is an ideal opportunity to improve their English and become help in the various social projects works to meet new people and cultivate new undertaken by the group in support of and lasting friendships. The organisers group included my dear friends Saltanat, the SHAPE community. of the trip on that day were Joni Stewart Nargiz, Irina and Nadja, who represented from USA and Ida Jenssen from ‘The Vintage Closet‘ Norway and they made me feel was another worthwhile so welcome and whetted my experience. I enjoyed being appetite for many other trips a member of the voluntary during my stay. These trips were particularly enjoyable as the Wednesday mornings. choice of destinations was varied Once again, it was a group and catered for all interests. A of assorted cultures all friendly and jovial atmosphere working towards one goal; was always evident, and the namely to provide a social infamous tombola conducted on facility in SHAPE, where the homeward journey always one could buy and sell raised a cheer. Many trips spring clothes and other goods, to mind but another trip which I knowing that a percentage fondly remember is our journey of the proceeds were being to Amersfoort where we visited used to assist and enhance the Bunzlau Castle Pottery the lives of others within the Outlet; the renowned Polish pottery was so many nations and our conversations community and abroad in Africa. on display. As a pottery collector, I was were so enlightening and informative. I fondly remember all the activities in paradise as were my British friends, Our conversations were also relaxing as of this group, ably led by Liette, Kay on occasion we would enjoy a cup of tea or and Patrizia. The other hard-working Buchan-Steele from Scotland and my volunteers included Carla, Lisa, Maggie, usual travelling companions Rita Ballin, Rona, Elisabetta, Corina, Melinda and Maria Danezi and Angela Kiss. We arrived enhance their knowledge of the English Ula; representing many nations but all back to SHAPE laden with multi-coloured language and enjoy communicating part of the caring community in SHAPE.I pottery in preparation for a grand tea through the medium of English . was very fortunate to be seated beside party. I invited my multi-national group Discussion groups always interest me a very kind and thoughtful Canadian of friends to celebrate a St Patrick’s Day and there was no shortage of such groups woman named Pam Giacomello at Tea Party with me in my home and an in SHAPE. I attended the CWOC group the SIWC Christmas Luncheon and entertaining afternoon was enjoyed by discussion on a Wednesday morning she invited me to become involved all as we put our recent purchases to co-ordinated by Shannon, Pearle, Libby good use! I wish SHAPE Travel Group and Felicity Mitchell before her return comprising of volunteers, who organise continued success and hopefully I will to England. I looked forward to meeting relive the great moments on a return visit Catherine, my Belgian friend, originally to support and assist local charities and in the future. from France, as we had some great chats those in the SHAPE community, who Language is a fundamental means of and she encouraged me to practise my require assistance. Pam was always the communication and I have always had French. Merci Beaucoup! The discussions driving force behind the projects and an interest in improving my knowledge were interesting and thought provoking wholeheartedly gave of her time. 50 SCL There were numerous events organised the superb maintenance and upkeep of including food and clothes’ collections, all the graves. tombolas and an art exhibition promoted SHAPE is the venue for many social by another valued friend Serena Raneiri events; too numerous to mention them from Italy. She exhibited her art work and all, but some of the most memorable her exuberant, radiant personality was truly events on my calendar during the past year were the lively September Fest. I the proceeds to a children’s charity. I found really acquired a deep insight into the and particularly with Pam and Serena very their traditional beverages. Oktoberfest rewarding and uplifting. (in September) followed and I decided Being an avid reader, I did not neglect my to enter the event in true spirit and passion for literature during my stay in purchased a traditional ‘Dirndl’. It was SHAPE and enjoyed the lively discussions a very entertaining night of music and and varied choice of reading material as a dance surrounded by friends. Partnership member of a book club, aptly known as ‘The Directorate and the Partner countries ‘Open House’ was another great memory the various personalities involved and of gastronomic delight, washed down challenged us all to read outside our comfort by local beverages. My husband and I zone and embrace some new genres. Many enjoyed going to the theatre in SHAPE. Thanks to all my fellow members, Angela Kiss, Marie Stephenson, Cathy Finnie, Eliz productions; their adaptation of ‘Chicago’ Purcell , Pam Giacomello (A Haon) and was very impressive as were their other Pam Buchan-Steele (A Dó); my way of dramatic productions. Another notable distinguishing my dear friends as A Haon event was The Brit Fête which featured means the number one in my native Irish some very impressive dances performed language and A Dó means two. It wasn’t by members of the British community. just a book club but a group of friends, Drenched in sunshine, it was delightful who shared a laugh but could indulge in to watch some of my British friends serious discussion also. I became an overseas member on my return to Ireland, but it is a performing a very energetic rendition of little part of SHAPE which I can still enjoy. ‘The Sailor’s Hornpipe’ led by Julie Smith My Northern Irish friends, Cathy and Marie, and their male counterparts performing shared a similar sense of Irish humour, the physically demanding Morris Dance. which I appreciated! The pupils from The British School entertained everyone with the traditional Attending the poignant WW1 Maypole Dance and they appeared to be commemorative ceremonies with my really enjoying themselves. Participating husband Col Des Bergin, who was in in the ‘ Make a Wish’ fundraising initiative also features as a highlight of the year Irish Partnership Military Representative, as this activity encouraged everyone to was one of the most cherished memories work together as a team to raise funds to of my experience in SHAPE. As a history graduate, I had a deep interest in World being part of the Partnership Directorate War 1, and it was especially relevant in 2018, team who heartily embraced the idea and as it was Armistice Centenary Year. It is so generated a genuine desire to reach out important to remember all the soldiers (and and ensure the success of the event. civilians), who lost their lives and the words of the Kohima epitaph poignantly convey Finally, SHAPE has been a great this sentiment: “When you go home, tell adventure and I have had such positive them of us and say, “For your tomorrow, experiences in this diverse, so welcoming we gave our today.”” There were many and inclusive community. I only wish events on 11th November 2018; Armistice I had been able to remain for longer, Day but the most memorable for me was the but I am so happy to have been given service in St Symphorien Military Cemetery the opportunity to live in the SHAPE commemorating all the British and German environs, and my life has been so enriched soldiers, who perished in The Battle of Mons by all the friends I met and all the people during ‘The Great War’. There were many whom I encountered. SHAPE is not about other events in France and Belgium, and it the place but the people residing there. It was very enlightening and heartening to will always hold a special place in my meet and speak with relatives of the deceased, heart. I would like to conclude by saying a big thanks to all my friends in SHAPE remember their loved ones. The work of The in my own native language: Commonwealth War Graves Commission is “Go raibh míle maith agaibh!” to be commended, particularly in relation to www.shape2day.com SCL 51 Be Prepared to Stay Safe and Healthy By Antoaneta S. Lazarova, Environmental Health Technician, SHAPE Healthcare Facility
lthough winter comes as no surprise, many of us tread life of the tire. Unfortunately, as the temperatures are not ready for its arrival. Many people spend drop below seven degrees Celsius, this compound A time outdoors in the winter working, traveling, or enjoying cold weather sports. Outdoor activities and traction, even on dry roads. driving can expose you to several safety hazards, but you Keep bagged salt or sand in the trunk for extra traction can take these steps to prepare for them: and to melt ice. Drive only if it is absolutely necessary. If you must drive, Clear snow from the top of the car, headlights and travel during the day. windows. Don’t travel alone. Keep others informed of your schedule. Save the numbers for your auto club, insurance agent and Stay on main roads and avoid back road shortcuts. towing service into your cell phone. Keep a cold weather kit in your trunk. It should include a conduct other vehicle maintenance checks. blanket or sleeping bag, gloves, hard candy, bottled water, Make sure your tires have enough tread. Consider snow charger. tires. All-season tires and summer tires are manufactured with a hard rubber compound designed to increase the
52 SCL Wear appropriate outdoor clothing: a tightly woven You need to consider many factors for (preferably wind-resistant) coat or jacket, inner layers of light, warm clothing, mittens, hats, scarves, and cold weather safety so be sure to take all waterproof boots. precautionary measures. Watch for signs of frostbite, the loss of feeling and a white or pale appearance in extremities. If any of these occur, get Have an amazing winter season! medical help immediately. Watch for signs of hypothermia; uncontrollable shivering, memory loss, disorientation, incoherence, slurred speech, drowsiness and apparent exhaustion. If any of these symptoms appear, get yourself (or the victim) to a warm location, remove wet clothing, and warm the center of if conscious. And of course, get medical help as soon as possible. Using alcohol or drugs before any winter activity, like snowmobiling or skiing, is dangerous and should not be permitted in any situation. Follow these safety rules if you’re trapped in a vehicle Make your car visible to rescuers. Keep your body warm. Wrap your entire body, including your head, in extra clothing, blankets, or newspapers. avoid dehydration. Stay awake and stay moving. You will be less vulnerable to cold-related health problems. As you sit, keep moving your arms and legs to improve circulation and stay warmer. Run the motor (and heater) for about 10 minutes per hour, opening one window slightly to let in air. Make sure that snow is not blocking the exhaust pipe—this will reduce the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.
www.shape2day.com SCL 53 By Dan O’Riley, Library Technician Take the Library With You Wherever You Go ou might already know SHAPE International Library is the place to go for free information online resources available to our patrons. You can see a Yand resources. With its collection of books in complete list on our catalog webpage: http://mwrlibrary. armybiznet.com/ under the Online Resources heading. International Library takes a lot of pride in serving Using any of these resources is easy, and all you need our growing international community. But the library is a library account and a device. Our online resources goes beyond just books and four brick walls. Modern do not require special equipment; many are accessible through free apps on any tablet or smartphone. You providing patrons a wealth of information that they really are only a click away from enlightenment! Library is particularly excited about three of our newest For more information on any of our resources, stop additions to Army Libraries Europe online resources, by the SHAPE International Library. We will gladly which patrons should be sure not to miss! answer questions and help you learn how to utilize the library’s electronic resources. And of course, while PressReader delivers the world’s you are there, check out a variety of physical materials newspapers and magazines to readers too - books, DVDs, video games, music CDs, language wherever they live, travel, work or play. PressReader learning materials, and more! It is all free of charge to SHAPE ID card holders. magazines from more than 100 countries in 60+ languages. With PressReader, you can hold an enhanced digital replica of your favorite publication in your hands and read it from cover to cover, just the way the title was printed, with no compromises in virtual print online, or through a free app on mobile devices, tablets or eReaders. Recorded Books resources to library patrons through their RBDigital mobile apps, and they have added two new services to enjoy. RBDigital Unlimited Comics brings 1,500 of the best comics and graphic novels from major brands to library patrons. PressReader website. collection—from Disney Comics’ beloved characters and stories such as Frozen, Lion King, Star Wars and Mickey Mouse, to Marvel Comics’ Captain Marvel, Spiderman, and The Avengers, to other publisher brand favorites like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Transformers, Hellboy, My Little Pony, and Peabody and Sherman. It favorite titles, authors, or series. You can even check out titles as volumes instead of single issues!
Great Courses provides patrons the chance to learn in courses taught by Recorded Books Digital website. the top 1% of university professors and experts from the Ivy League and other renowned schools and institutions. With hundreds of videos on subjects ranging from photography to physics, astronomy to art, history to health, and more, The Great Courses Library Collection has courses on how to do it, how to learn it, or how it happened. Some of these full- length courses include Fundamentals of Photography, The Inexplicable Universe: Unsolved Mysteries, The Black Death: The World’s Most Devastating Plague, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Techniques for Retraining Your Brain. You could learn with amazing instructors you wouldn’t normally have access to, such as mathematician Arthur T. Benjamin, astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, National Geographic’s master photographer Joel Satrore, and Music Historian-in- Residence Robert Greenberg. 54 SCL Great Courses website. travel NUTS WEEKEND 75th Anniversary of the Battle of SAVE THE DATES the Bulge 13/12/2019 - 14/12/2019 - 15/12/2019 Courtesy of Bastogne War Museum
or the 75th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge, the Bastogne 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE FWar Museum organizes activities, reenactments and events to commemorate the soldiers and citizens who fought for our freedom. The programme includes meetings with veterans and witnesses, signing sessions with artists and authors such as Philippe Jarbinet, author of "Airborne 44", book fairs, presentation of the medical assistance during the Battle of the Bulge, meeting with Shane Taylor, PATTON’S the actor of "Doc" Roe in Band of CANTEEN SPECIAL MENU 75 Brothers, exhibition with 40 military vehicles and the "Art Liberty" ON RESERVATION 5 DEC - 5 JAN TH exhibition with original fragments from the Berlin Wall. NUTS * Saturday 14 December in the evening: a not to be missed sound and light show projected on the WEEKEND Mardasson Memorial – two presentations. All weekend! * Free shuttles will be provided all 13-14-15 DECEMBER weekend between Bastogne Center Miniature reconstruction of the Grand-Rue of Bastogne in 1944 and the Bastogne War Museum. Friday, December 13th (open from 9.30 am to 8 pm) Military tents outside : static exhibition * The access to the museum remains Signing sessions with authors and artists and sale of objects paying all weekend long. as Philippe Jarbinet, author of ‘Airborne 44’ Exhibition Art Liberty until 01.19.2020 1 pm - 3 pm: Meet and greet with 15 veterans * NEW: Take a break at the Patton's Canteen! Enjoy our special 75th Saturday, December 14th menu in a heated tent decorated as (open from 9.30 am to 8 pm) 40s-50s style. Book fair and meeting with witnesses 9.30 am - 4 pm: Medical assistance during the battle FREE 10.30 am - 12.30 pm: Meet Shane Taylor (actor of ‘Doc’ Roe in Band of Brothers) BUS CENTER Evening: Not to be missed - sound and light show projected Full programme at the Bastogne -MUSEUM War Museum: on the Mardasson Memorial – two performances Sunday, December 15th ©Vision Photography https://www.bastognewarmuseum. (open from 9.30 am to 7 pm) be/en/75th-anniversary-of-the- Meet and greet with veterans Free events battle-of-the-bulge/ 10.30 am - 13.30 pm: ‘Indian Head’ - static exhibition of 40 military vehicles
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www.shape2day.com SCL 55 THE NEMRUT MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK By Türker Yilmaz. OR-9,TUR NAVY ave you ever watched the sunrise or the sunset among ‘’the huge sculptures of Hgods’’ at an altitude of 2,206 meters on top of the Nemrut Mountain National Park in South Eastern Turkey? Considering adiyaman’s cultural assets and natural beauties, I will certainly say it is really worth seeing. Every year, !is Special National Park Site, which is listed as !e World Heritage, welcomes approximately 100,000 tourists from all over the world, who come to watch the magical moment of the Sunrise and Sunset. It is assumed to be the best place for such a Lion statue which is the symbol of and the Karakus Peak Tumulus, in which the women unique experience. protector of the country and it represents of the royal family were buried, is a 21m tall the Commagene Kingdom’s control of the tumulus, 10km south-west of Arsameia. !e site o#ers visitors trekking routes in order world and its power. When to go: to reach the summit of the Nemrut Mountain Appropriate time for the best by walking at the early hours of the day or at !ere is also the protector Eagle Statue sunset/sunrise is between April and October. Reference: dusk, both exceptional experiences where you which is the symbol of the king of the Republic of Turkey Ministry of will "nd yourself, overlooking the neighbouring gods, Zeus. It has a holy signi"cance and is Culture and Tourism O!cial Website Turkish plains and River Fırat embracing the region by another symbol for the country. !e Eagle Tourism Portal www.ktb.gov.tr/?_dil=2 standing among ‘’the huge sculptures of gods’’ is also the messenger of the Gods and which are approximately 7 meters high on represents the power of the sky according the Nemrut Mountain (on the South East to their belief. !e "rst in the row of Gods Turkey) and enjoying the changing colour of is the statue of the Commagene King the sky . Antiochos I. Directly opposite the thrones is a square shaped Fire Altar with steps Nemrut Mountain National Park lies on leading up it. !is is where "res were lit the southeast region of Turkey. !e ruins and o#erings made to the Gods while the of Nemrut Mountain are 87 km from the Lion Statue sitting beside for protection. Adıyaman city centre and located at an altitude of 2206 meters above sea-level , where you can On the North and South Side Of Nemrut "nd the enchanting 10 meters high statues and Sacred Area Eastern Terrace, you will "nd inscriptions. the engraved steles of the Commagene Royal Family. While climbing up to the Nemrut Mountain, NORHERN TERRACE: you will have the opportunity to discover !is 180 m long Commagene Civilisation as well and the terrace is a ceremonial road between the secrets of the big sculptures. eastern and western terrace. On the terrace are un"nished steles and columns. If we focus on the historical backround of WESTERN TERRACE: this site, King Mithridates I established an !e statues of independent kingdom in the ancient city the Gods on the thrones on the Eastern of Commagene, which gained importance Terrace are also found here. !is terrace during the reign of King Antioch (62 – 32 also has engraved steles which belonged BC), the son of Mithridates. In 72 AD, the to the Persian and Macedonian Royal Commageneians lost the war against the Families. Engraved onto the Steles are the Roman Empire, after which they also lost their representation of King Antiochos I shaking independence. hands with Goddess Commagene Tyche, THE TUMULUS: Apollo Mithras, Zeus Oromasdes and is located in the middle of Hercules Artagnes. the eastern,western and northern terraces. !e WHAT OTHER PLACES ARE WORTH ruins on the top of Nemrut Mountain indicate VISITING IN THE ADIYAMAN-NEMRUT that, it was speci"cally built for the tumulus of MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK IN Antioch as a monument tomb at an altitude TURKEY?: of 2,150m. !e King’s bones and ashes were !e capital city of Commagene, put inside the room carved into the main rock, Arsameia, is in the neighbourhood of the then covered by the tumulus which is 50m old Kahta village. !is area also includes the high and 150m in diameter. holy "eld of Mithridates as well as Yenikale (New Castle) which is also of great historic !e courtyards of the ruin are shaped like interest. !is castle was built on very steep terraces, and religious ceremonies were held rocks, and has water depots, baths, mosque, on the western side. and a hidden water road that leads to River NEMRUT SACRED AREA EASTERN Kahta. Cendere Bridge, built with one arch TERRACE: !e sacred area is reached by way on two rocks, crosses the narrowest point of a staircase carved into the bedrock. !ere of River Cendere. According to the epitaph are 10 meter high statues sitting on thrones, written on the columns of the bridge, the facing directly toward the sunrise, and on the Commagene cities had built it in honour of other side a gallery of ancestors and an altar. Roman Emperor Septimus Severus (193- On56 eitherSCL side of the row of Gods, there is a 211 AD) and his wife and sons. sports & fitness The Sporting Life By Michael Adubato (USA-Civ)
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ometimes a game comes along found a nice little freshly built patio is the North London derby; Arsenal vs where everything seems to be where there were a few tables set Tottenham. And the biggest game in just perfect and you think, ‘this up. This was the perfect place to Denmark is the Copenhagen derby - has to be one of the best experiences enjoy the game with a beer and a Brondby vs. FC Copenhagen. And I Sat a football game that I have ever very thin and very red sausage as the was lucky enough to get a ticket for had.” I was lucky enough to have this sun beat down on us and the goals the big game on that sunny Sunday experience recently, something very started to flow. afternoon. rare considering how many games I The action got underway after just three The four of us headed to the fan have been to over the years. minutes when a Hvidovre midfielder zone which was on the outside of the It happened in Copenhagen last month beat the Naestved keeper. The game stadium but in a secure area where where I had a free weekend to enjoy was a hard hitting one. There were you had to go through a security check a couple of games with my buddy lots of fouls that the referee just didn’t before being allowed to enter and buy Kare, who you probably know from see as fouls, so they continued until he a beer and watch some clips on the last month’s column about our football eventually started to blow his whistle. big screen. Since we had e-tickets adventures. And this is how the first half ended, and the three of us (minus Kare) 1-0 to the home team and me working would prefer to have a real ticket as a I arrived in the capital of Denmark just on my Danish sun tan. souvenir of the game, I made my way before the clock struck noon, was met to the ticket window and kindly asked by Kare at the airport and the two of The second half got better; another if it was possible to get a ticket printed. us headed off to our first game of the beer and more goals. A dozen The nice young man obliged and weekend. This was a second division minutes after the re-start it was 2-0. gave me three tickets. I have bought fixture in the part of the city known as A minute later it was 3-0. The game e-tickets in the past and tried this but Hvidovre. As a matter of fact, that is was getting away from the team from was told no, so I was happy to have also the name of the team, Hvidovre the island of Zealand and perhaps HIF a souvenir. My days of buying team Idrætsforening. Their claim to fame, was just getting bored and perhaps scarves or hats or even a coffee mug other than the fact that they had been losing a bit of concentration because with the team logo are almost a thing crowned Danish champions on three the visitor’s eventually found the back of the past. If I’m at an international different occasions, is that one of the of the net themselves. It was a 63rd game or a Champions League game, best goalkeepers of modern times, minute goal which meant that there I might buy a scarf but with around Peter Schmichel, played for them was still a lot of time to play but the 100 of them in my collection, I think once upon a time. He also scored game ended, as T.S. Eliot may have it’s about time to knock it off and just six goals during that period; not bad suggested, “not with a bang but a buy beer instead. for a keeper. whimper.” I had been to Brondby Stadium before, The fact that the attendance was only Although this was an entertaining around seven years ago, but it was around 800 was good for us, since afternoon, the best was yet to come. only to have a look around. At that it was easy to park right next to the What are billed as the best games time, we even managed to get an stadium. Since we were running late, in football are what we know as impromptu tour inside and have a this was a welcomed relief. I hate derbies; two teams that are practically walk across the field and sit in the missing the kick off. We made it into neighbours facing off against each coach’s seat. the stadium, walked around to the far other. One in Italy is AC Milan vs Inter end, preferring not to sit in the main Milan. In Spain there is Atletico Madrid We were warned that we shouldn’t stand since it was in the shade, and vs Real Madrid. One of my favourites miss the 30 minutes or so before the www.shape2day.com SCL 57 game got underway because the well. Things didn’t quite go according and shout and yell at the referee for Brondby fans, their ultra-groups, had to their plans though. his bad calls and the linesman for not a repertoire of songs and chants, along knowing the off sides rule. It did go a With the sell-out crowd of mostly home with one absolutely gigantic banner bit quiet however at the half-hour mark fans surrounding the immaculately that they unfurled. There was also when Brondby’s defender Andreas an impromptu light show when they manicured green field, “The Boys Maxso, who probably felt so sorry for pulled out their flares and lit them up. from Vestegnen” took the game to FCK who were unable to score a goal (I never understood why there are their much-hated rivals and by the that he put one past his own keeper to so many flares inside the stadiums, time the clock struck six minutes of make the score 2-1 at the intermission. which are illegal and there are also play, their Swedish midfielder Simon In the second half FCK got a bit security checks before going inside. Hedlund popped up and popped the over zealous and somewhat over Poor security perhaps?) ball past Karl Johan Johnsson in the opposition’s goal. The fans went wild. aggressive. With an hour played, the The visiting FC Copenhagen fans If there was a roof on the stadium it referee was forced to take out his red were in full voice as well and didn’t card and wave it into the face of one would have been blown off less than forget to bring their banners and flags of their players, making the game a 20 minutes later when Kamil Wilczek, with them. From what I heard; they bit more relaxed and giving Brondby their Polish striker doubled the lead. were quite optimistic about taking all the opportunity to stick another one three points back home across the The stadium felt as if it had a life of into the back of the net. It was game city mainly because their opponents its own. It just surrounded you and over at the 76th minute mark when on the day haven’t been playing very hugged you and made you jump up the Pole popped up again and scored the final goal of the game. I was actually a bit sad when the game ended because it was so much fun. It’s not often a game of this magnitude comes along and I’m glad that I was there. Kare actually contacted me recently to ask if I wanted to come back to Copenhagen and see the derby again; this time at FC Copenhagen’s stadium. Hmmm….
Refreshments at the Hvidovre game
So until next time, have a great month.
58 SCL n 30th May, SICC held its annual Battlefield Ride. These are explorations of specific battlefields of World War One in the vicinity of Mons and led by a member of the SICC SICC Rides leadership team, an avid military historian with a particular Oexpertise in World War One. This year took some 22 cyclists, accompanied by a few spouses, family members, and significant others, to the little village of Flesquieres, one of the many little farming villages that dot the undulating farming land to the south of Cambrai, a mid-sized town on the road between (Like) a Valenciennes and Paris. So, what happened there, and what prompted so many to visit it? In late summer of 1917 and faced with a series of exceptionally awful battles that had settled nothing but left huge lists of the dead and wounded and nearly led to the collapse of the French Tank! Army’s morale, and with the Russian government about to end its war with Germany and thus allow for Germany’s forces on By the SICCliste the Eastern Front to join those on the Western Front, the Allies needed a victory somewhere, somehow to prevent public opinion from pushing for some sort of accommodation with Germany. The British command decided to use its new, and somewhat secret, technology against the German lines just south of Cambrai. This new tool, of course, was the tank, and the land south of Cambrai, which had seen little combat and was thus pleasingly smooth and open, was viewed as ideal for an armored attack. And so, on 23th November 1917, some 474 British tanks, accompanied by infantry from several divisions, staged a surprise attack on German lines, pushing them back some 4km over two days, an unprecedented victory during a time when battlefield gains were measured in hundreds of meters over a few weeks. Flesquieres was one of the key strongpoints in the German line, and German gunners there took out a number of British tanks before retreating – and then regrouping for the inevitable counterattack. And indeed, within a month, the German forces had re-established their line, and it would not be pierced until almost year later, as Allied forces launched a series of attacks on the German lines that would ultimately lead to the collapse of the German army’s will to fight, and Germany’s surrender on 11th November 1918.
www.shape2day.com SCL 59 Having learned a bit of the history of his own village, a local inhabitant because interested, and then outright passionate, about understanding what happened to all of those 474 British tanks that assaulted the German lines that day. After years of research and documentation, he tracked down each one’s eventual use and demise, except for two or three. And here, those few survivors of the village who recalled something from those days led to a strange tale of a buried tank that, at some point, was reached by a stairwell. Exhaustive searching, to include assistance by the British Army in its provision of ground-penetrating radar, discovered a large metal object, many meters underground, and it was dug out in 1999. That large metal object was a completely intact British tank, so well packed in the ground that little Of course, it’s possible to walk these battlefields, but covering 100km air had gotten to it, meaning it was in a remarkable stage in a day is impossible. One can drive it, but covering it that way of preservation. Destroyed in the village by at least two robs one of actual communion with the terrain and what it has to German artillery shots which also killed its entire crew, the offer. And that includes as well the many small villages, all of which tank was towed by German forces to their lines. There, show the unmistakable signs of 1920-1930s architecture, least German forces buried it and turned it into an underground of which being the fonts used on the town halls and other major command post… where it remained for 80 years. And so buildings. For if many of these villages survived the first few years today, that shattered tank is on display in a custom-made of World War One, few buildings survived the war’s last year, and museum that allows a visitor to see the only 100% original a careful eye will immediately recognize how much effort was put example of a World War One British tank, and learn its into rebuilding dozens and dozens of towns and villages, not just curious history – as well as that of its ill-fated crew of eight on this battlefield but on the entire Western Front. young men whose remains repose in the village cemetery. No tour of such ground can avoid the many, many cemeteries And so, from there, SICC’s members and supporters left on that abound, some with only a few hundred graves, but most with a 100km counter-clockwise loop that took them over the thousands – and in the case of the few German ones, tens of battlefield of the Cambrai campaign, as well as areas related thousands mixed together in large communal graves. In these latter to the final battles of World War One. And as last year, cases, we learned that some of these were not completed until the cycling over that territory revealed that this part of France mid-1970s, due to the many political and practical hurdles of finding – or the Western Front – are not as flat as history books a way to give German soldiers a proper burial in a time when feelings would lead one to believe. There are no hills, no mountains, were still raw. And our historian, as well as one of our fellow SICC and so perhaps from the air, it appears flat, but it is far from members, provided some dramatic and compelling human stories, that. This area of the Upper Somme valley serves as the reminding us that each grave holds the life of someone whose life headlands of several rivers least of which is the Escault, a was cut much too short and, in some cases, due to surprising twists small creek that becomes later the Scheldt River as it winds that are stranger than fiction. As we looked over the quiet fields with its way to Antwerp. These rivers and creeks naturally all lie their grain crops in early stages of growth, under an ever changing at the lower points of this undulating, rolling terrain. On foot sky, one cannot help but wonder if the many thousands who died or on a bike, that means one is rarely on flat ground: one is here sacrificed their lives that we may enjoy the peace, prosperity, either going uphill or downhill, never for long, and never on and tranquility we have today. And so, no, we didn’t ride a tank, very steep grades, but that irregular effort with over 1000 but we rode the ground the world’s first tanks rode and appreciated, meters of overall climbing over 100km makes pacing difficult, yet again, what history has to teach us if we can find ways to live and thus a challenging ride for many. For a few, it was a it in our own way. bit too much, and we were fortunate to have two members’ camping cars serve as team vehicles in which they could continue the tour without any further effort. Also, and not to be forgotten, the crews of those vehicles served us all a hot lunch, a welcome treat on a day that was cool and threatening to rain most of the time… but thankfully didn’t. Riding that ground revealed again how much terrain plays a role in military campaigns: the numerous folds, river bends, and woods provide for a pleasant countryside today. But it doesn’t take a military mind to see how such terrain contains so much dead ground, ideal for moving up troops unseen, as well as reverse slope positions for artillery batteries and the like. And working our bikes uphill to some of the more strategic villages made it easy to imagine the strain of the engines on those primitive tanks as they propelled themselves towards enemy lines: conversely, looking back across some of the ground made it obvious as to why the Germans had chosen to defend it, and how well it suited that purpose.
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