Volume 23, No. 18 NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen 5 October 2007 Oktoberfest

Mr. Andreas Borghorst, mayor of Geilenkirchen, (right) banged the tap into the barrel. Then the fi rst mug of beer was tapped by Mr. Frank Lohoff and offered to both the mayor and the Component Commander Brig.Gen. Stephen Schmidt.

See related story on page 6 Photo MSgt. Christoph Braun Showing your membership card pays Valued member, dear visitor, The slow but consistent decrease and non-paying members by personnel to become members of in the Club’s membership fi gures approximately 35 percent, effective NATO’s fi nest NCO Club. The Frisbee Club is introducing and income are also very important 8 October 2007. In order to make Should you have any questions/ a new pricing system focused reasons to identify creative ways of this easily recognizable for our Club remarks relating to the above or on making membership of the escaping from this negative spiral. Members the following rule will have other benefi cial ideas for the Frisbee Club more attractive. The Frisbee Club Committee (FCC) apply as of 8 October 2007: Frisbee Club, please forward them Various members have voiced their therefore tasked itself to: - In order to receive a discounted to your national representative on concern that the advantages of Club - Create an easily recognizable price, each member must show the Frisbee Club Committee Board membership are not visible enough difference between members and his/her valid membership card to or directly to me. We’ll be glad to to all customers, with the result that: non-members without negative the cashier before paying the bill. respond to them. side effects on the members and/or Members who are unable to show - Some customers see the Frisbee the atmosphere of the Frisbee club their membership card because they CSMSgt. Feiko van der Velde, RNLAF Club merely as a place to enjoy the premises. have forgotten it, lost it, or have not Chairman, Frisbee Club Committee excellent food and cameraderie, - Create a mechanism ensuring paid their dues in good time, will not without honoring the moral timely payment of the annual dues, receive the discount! P.S.: Paid-up members of the obligation to join as a full member thus eliminating the need for the Offi cers Club who wish to enjoy our or guest member. administrative system’s reminder These measures will lessen the perfect atmosphere and cameraderie - Some full members and guest process. administrative reminder process and during breakfast or dinner in the member(s) do not pay the – benefi t our respected paid-up Club fantastic Frisbee Grill Restaurant reasonable – annual dues in good The fi nal outcome is that the members. are also entitled to the discounted time, thereby putting unnecessary Frisbee Club – during normal As a positive side effect this prices for drinks and food, provided strains on the administrative support operations – will increase all food measure will also provide a good they adhere to the same rule as our system. and drink prices for non-members starting position for eligible Frisbee Club members.

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CSA Hail & Farewell Park & Sell on 13 October The Park & Sell (fl ea market/ no reservation required. Sellers garage sale type event) is generally pay a $5/€4 non-refundable held the second Saturday of each fee. Shopping lasts from 1000- month from April through October. 1300. Interesting items and good It is located at the U.S. Dental Clinic bargains can be found there and it Parking lot (next to the NATEX is especially good for incoming and grocery store) on the Geilenkirchen departing personnel to buy and NATO Air Base. Sellers should show sell items unique to the area, for up and set up between 0900 and example, 220 volt items. Open to all 1000 on the morning of the event, NATO ID card holders. Vacancy announcements Senior Technician (Electrics/ Assistant (Admin), AGK LXA CS), AGK LAT 3170, 3200 and 3130, 0030, Advertisement Number 07040, Advertisement numbers 07027- NATO Grade B-3, assigned to the 07029, NATO Grade B-4, assigned Administrative Support Group, Offi ce NATO civilians with 25 years of service pose with Mark Beauchamp CSA to the Electrical & Environmental of the Commander, Logistics Wing. Chairman (left) and Brig. Gen. Stephen Schmidt (right) from left to right: Systems Section, Aircraft Systems This post is due to be fi lled as soon as Mrs. Belinda Vogel-Smith, Mr. Paul Dodd, Mr. Fergus McLean, Mr. Marcel Jans, Branch, Aircraft Maintenance possible. Mr. Peter Demarteau,Mr. Johannes Backes, Mr. Rudi Mertens. Squadron, Logistics Wing. Subject Closing date: 22 Oct 2007. posts are vacant since/will become By Mark Beauchamp were a number of NATO Civilians vacant on 01 December 2007 and 01 Head, Civilian Human who reached a key milestone in their January 2008. Resources, AGK CPC 0010, The Civilian Staff Association held careers – 25 years of service to the Closing date: 12 Oct 2007. Advertisement Number 07030, NATO its Quarterly Hail and Farewell event mission. In addition, recently hired grade A-4, assigned to the Civilian on 24 September in the Offi cers members were recognized. After the Assistant (Admin), AGK CCS Personnel Branch, Personnel Division, Club. In keeping with tradition offi cial part of the event, General 0030, Advertisement Number E-3A Component Headquarters. This of the occasion the Component Schmidt offered an update on a 07016, NATO Grade B-3, assigned post is due to be fi lled as soon as Commander, Brig.Gen. Stephen number of issues of interest in which to the Offi ce of Chief of Staff, E-3A possible after 01 October 2008. Schmidt, recognized the lifelong the Component is involved, and he Component Headquarter. This post is Closing date: 06 Nov 2007. contributions of a number of NATO also answered questions. After this due to be fi lled as soon as possible. civilians who are retiring after part of the event, everyone present Closing date: 22 Oct 2007. distinguished careers here at the enjoyed each other’s company in a For further details, please visit E-3A Component. Also recognized social gathering. Assistant (Admin), AGK SAS the Component Information Portal 0090, Advertisement Number (WISE) under Headquarters, PEC, 07041, NATO Grade B-3, assigned Recruitment/Services Section or to the Document Services Branch, review the advertisement posted in Base Administration Division, Base Building 8. Support Wing. This post is due to be fi lled as soon as possible. Note: Only applications of qualifi ed Closing date: 22 Oct 2007. personnel will be considered.

This aircraft landed at Geilenkirchen Air Base.

Retirees pose with Mark Beauchamp CSA Chairman (left) and Brig. Gen. Stephen Do you know Schmidt (right) from left to right: Mr. Albert Kuznik, Mr. Ronald Suurland, what it is? Mr. Manfred Engels, Mr. Klaus Hoepfner, Mr. Roy Peters - also got his 25 year Photo A1C Florian Hüftle certifi cate, Mr. Willy Michels, Mr. Sergio Farina. Photos Andrea Hohenforst SEE PAGE 10

E-3A Component holidays for 2008 1 May Labour Day & 24 December Commander’s Ascension Day stand-down day 1 January New Year’s Day 2 May Commander’s 25 December Christmas Day This is the offi cial 2008 E-3A 4 February Carnival Monday stand-down day 26 December Boxing Day Component holiday schedule, Commander’s 11 May Whit Sunday 31 December Commander’s including four Component stand-down day 12 May Whit Monday stand-down day Commander’s stand-down days. 21 March Good Friday 22 May Corpus Christi 23 March Easter Sunday 3 October German Unity Day Any questions should be directed to 24 March Easter Monday 1 November All Saints Day Personnel Division, ext. 2300.

Commander of, or endorsement by, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. The appearance of advertising in Brig. Gen. Stephen D. Schmidt this publication, including inserts or supplements, does not constitute an endorsement by NATO Chief, Public Affairs of the products or services advertised. Submissions are due seven days before publication and Capt. Richard Komurek may be edited for style and space. Volume 23, No. 18 5 October 2007 Editor Send articles and classifi ed advertisements to the NAEWF E-3A Component Public Affairs (PA), NATO Skywatch is an authorized, unoffi cial com- Maureen Geraets-Head Postfach 433007, D-52511 Geilenkirchen, or base distribution Mail Stop 33. Call PA at (02451) mercial enterprise newspaper published under 632480 or fax (02451) 7936 or e-mail [email protected]. For paid advertisements call Hub exclusive written agreement with the NAEW & CF Durlinger Media at +31 (46) 452-9292 or fax +31 (46) 452-9285. E-3A Component by Pollaert Mediacenter, Postbus 1234, 6040 KE Roermond, +31 (475) 370 280. Articles may be reproduced after permission has been obtained from the editor, provided Opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily refl ect the offi cial views mention is made of NATO Skywatch. 4 NATO Skywatch 5 October 2007

Editor’s note: The Cultural Corner is a series that will highlight one of the nations of the Component each month with some interesting facts and information.

Canada- The True North By Capt. Richard Komurek

Canada, the second largest country in the world, is a fascinating mix of Europe and North America all in one. The European Connection From French speaking Montreal to the British atmosphere of Ottawa and Canada has strong cultural ties over to the mountains and wilderness to Europe, best demonstrated by of British Columbia, Canada has French being an offi cial language a special variety of cultures and alongside English and also the fact landscapes that is truly one of a kind. that Canada still has a queen, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II (who Another one of a kind specialty is at the same time Queen of the from Canada is world famous Moose United Kingdom). Milk. Moose Milk, an alcoholic mixed drink made from a unique Canada is a parliamentary combination of somewhat secret democracy and constitutional ingredients, was one of the most monarchy with The Queen as popular beverages sold during the Sovereign. As a constitutional 25th Anniversary weekend event. But monarch, The Queen abides by what is Moose Milk? the decisions of the Canadian Government, but she continues “In fact, the Internet is full of ice cream and assorted liquors. They Canadians have been stationed to play important ceremonial Moose Milk recipes (and stories), are partially correct, but there is a in Europe since World War II and and symbolic roles. In all these but the reality is that they only secret ingredient that is known only to the signifi cant number of military duties, The Queen acts as Queen approximate what is a true Canadian Canadians. Prepared properly, Moose and dependents in Germany and of Canada, quite distinctive from national secret. The Moose Milk Milk must be served in large quantities throughout Europe is one reason the her role in the United Kingdom or recipe can be likened to the answer - preferably to hundreds of our good Canadian NSU, along with Canadian any of her other realms. Over the to the question “how do they get the friends - and stirred with a suitably Forces Support Unit Europe located course of more than 50 years The caramel in the Caramilk bar.” Only sterilized hockey stick, he said.” in Niederheid, provides extensive Queen has been a regular visitor Canadians know what it is,” said Lt. services such as housing, medical and to Canada, paying over 20 visits Col. Bill Seymour, Commander of the The Component is home to 114 car licensing services (which explains throughout Canada. Canadian National Support Unit. Canadian military members and the cars driving around the local area 17 civilian employees, which places with Canadian license plates). Like the United States, Canada “Purists will tell you that Moose Canada as the third largest provider is also a nation of immigrants. Milk comes from moose and not of military forces to the Component Facts: In the 2001 Canadian census, anywhere else. Moose Milk is properly after Germany and the U.S. In Canada’s population: the majority of Canadians listed served in an air of mystery with many addition to being a large contributor 32.9 million Canadian as their ethnic origin, suggestions that it comes directly of forces to the Component, Canada Religions: Roman Catholic followed by English, French, from the moose that Canadians have has a total of 238 military members 42.6 %, Protestant 23.3 %, Scottish, Irish, German, Italian, living in their backyards...or at a secret in Germany and 621 military Muslim 1.9% Chinese, Ukrainian, North paddock on the NATO base. Maybe members throughout Europe. With Languages: English 59.3%, American Indian and Dutch. we do. Others will tell you that Moose family members included, the French 23.2 %, other 17.5% Milk is a special concoction of milk, number of Canadians stationed in Information courtesy of www. Europe grows to nearly 1,800 people, canada.gc.ca and www.state.gov. said Seymour.

The Birth of the and it was the dominant symbol Canadian Flag- used by many Canadian regiments 15 Feb. 1965 serving in World War I. In 1939, at the beginning of World War II, Although Canada became numerous Canadian troops once independent from Britain in 1867, again used the maple leaf as a the Canadian fl ag as we now know distinctive emblem, displaying it on it only became offi cial in 1965, regimental badges and Canadian shortly before its 100th birthday army and naval equipment. Prior as a nation. However, according to the maple fl ag, the Red Ensign to many historians, the maple fl ag was used in various forms as leaf began to serve as a Canadian Canada’s unoffi cial fl ag. symbol as early as 1700. In 1836, Le Canadien, a newspaper published Canada, which is world famous in Lower Canada, referred to it as for it’s rugged Commander nature, abundant a suitable emblem for Canada. wildlifeBrig. and Gen. of Stephencourse D.hockey, Schmidt has Later, use of the maple leaf by a worldChief, of Publicinteresting Information history Offi and ce the Canadian military also helped culture toCapt. offer. Richard It’s a Komurek wonderful Volume 23, No. 9 4 May 2007 make it a national symbol. In 1914, blend of North AmericaEditor and Europe Maureen Geraets-Head many Canadian soldiers wore the all in one…offering the best of both maple leaf on their military badges, worlds. www.petra-guesthouse.de PETRA GOERTZ

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Text and photos the Hangar. but not hectic. Due to the experience Stephen D. Schmidt, Base Support CMSgt. Claus Cohnen While the camoufl age nets were of previous years and a precise Wing commander Col. Reinhard fi xed along the walls, a small convoy scenario, the assembly plan worked Mack and the committee members. On 22 and 23 September, the drove to the northern area of the perfectly. The caterer arrived, the Than the band Wülfershäuser from base celebrated its 25th annual base. With a forklift and manpower restrooms were installed outside the Bavaria struck up the traditional Oktoberfest hosted by the Deutsche the trucks were loaded with the hangar and the “Bierzeltgarnituren” - Bavarian “Defi liermarsch”. Bavarian Unteroffi zierkameradschaft (DUK), dance fl oor, wooden fl oors for the benches and tables - were delivered. folk music was subsequently the German NCO Association. The beer pavilions and a lot of beer bars. After a safety inspection on Friday followed by present-day popular DUK at the Component, which was The stage for the band, beer tables morning, the fi ne-tuning started. songs and hits of the 80’s and 90’s, founded in 1982, celebrated its 25th and chairs, sponsored by the Frisbee The last decorations were fi xed and to which the guests were invited anniversary in March of this year. Club and Offi cers’ Club, arrived in the the schedule for the volunteers was to dance. In addition to the music, afternoon. By Monday evening more established. “backstage entertainment” with This event, held for the fi rst time in disguised band members inspired the 1982 with a handful of members and guests enjoying their beer at the beer 300 guests, has grown to become the counter and the pavilions. biggest Oktoberfest in the region, A wine bar, a shooting gallery and with up to 4,000 visitors. In the past a candy stall rounded off the typical 25 years only one Oktoberfest had to Oktoberfest atmosphere. Early in be cancelled due to the 11 September the morning the last guests left the 2001 terror attacks. This year’s event hangar and, as every year, members attracted more than 3,000 guests of the Military Police, Civil Guard and and had to be just as organised and Medical Squadron discreetly patrolled perfectly prepared as in the years inside and outside the hangar. This before. contributed to the safety and success of the event, and no incidents were Everybody knows that an reported. Oktoberfest is a huge beer party, but not many people know the level of Sunday, Family Day Hard to imagine that this is inside preparation required to host such a 25 years of Oktoberfest at the a hangar: Bavarian music and folk big event. Here’s a behind the scenes Component doesn’t only mean beer dance entertaining the crowd. look at the Oktoberfest setup: drinking and savoring delicious Photo Christoph Braun Bavarian food. Charity is also an Preparations begin important aim, to help people in On the Monday before the or less all the material had arrived in Oktoberfest arrives need and support local associations Oktoberfest, one NCO yells to the hangar so that the set-up could Saturday evening, 1800, the doors in the vicinity of the base. One another, “Same procedure as every continue for the rest of the week. opened and committee members quarter of a decade of Oktoberfest year, Manni?” “Yes Dieter, same In the following days volunteers inside the hangar welcomed the charity has resulted in €250,000 of procedure as every year!” began to clean more than 5,000 guests. Specially brewed Oktoberfest donations. mugs, while a handful of “specialists” beer and traditional food such as Every year most of the funds are This year’s Oktoberfest marked a built the dance fl oor. With the help Haxen, Leberkäse and Brezeln were donated to schools, kindergartens, milestone for the DUK, and after 25 of volunteers from the STOV and served. Although the music was military social associations, sport years the preparation is routine and SMSgt. (Ret.) Werner Ganzer, the already playing, the dance fl oor was clubs and charitable organizations scientifi c. dance fl oor and the stage were still empty. But that would soon in the Geilenkirchen and Heinsberg About two dozen volunteers, assembled. Precision work was change. area. “We hope to continue this among them some former German required to keep the dance fl oor and tradition, but fi rst we have to break NCOs and spouses of the DUK stage areas level and even. It is tradition at the original even,” commented the DUK treasurer members, worked to support the Oktoberfest in Munich, that the SMSgt. Jörg Stolz. organization committee. SMSgt. 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