449 Retirement Project - Phase Two by Maureen Geraets-Head Surrounded by Preserved Aircraft Phase Two of the 449 Retirement at AMARG

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449 Retirement Project - Phase Two By Maureen Geraets-Head surrounded by preserved aircraft Phase Two of the 449 retirement at AMARG. A helpful, friendly AMARG frames, all anchored to the ground project continued in Tucson. An team is available to assist the NATO It’s almost if weather elements, with steel cables, the wings supported ADVON team of ten arrived on June technician team. mainly the heat and wind, absorbed by wooden stands. AMARG stores more 20, to prep this NATO E-3A, to be Continued on page 8 all life that once enabled these than 4,000 aircraft. towed to the designated parking sport Photos by Capt. André Bongers aircraft to ﬂy. Like mummies, patched with white coating, they are parked in orderly rows on sandy terrain, in a blasting sun. Most liquids have been drained, valuable parts have been removed. Some aircraft are waiting for a second chance to be brought back to life, while others are waiting their turn to be scrapped.

The latter also counts for NATO E-3A aircraft, tail number 449. It landed at 12:53 on June 23, 2015, at its ﬁnal destination: Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson, Arizona, USA.

For the next three years, it will sit at Aircraft Maintenance and Regeneration Group (AMARG), where it will be

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‘Everybody, irrespective of his or her professional activity, is responsible for ﬂ ight safety.’

One of the major concerns of the no universal and offi cially determined but we can take some preventive Component should be a commitment leadership, and of course of every defi nition of the concept of “fl ight action to reduce the risk to a by all military and civilian personnel member of a fl ying unit, is and safety”. It is rather a combination of minimum. As far as the concept of to the principles and the instructions must always be fl ight safety. This several required conditions so that a fl ight safety is concerned, I believe of safety and implementing them in fact is sometimes so obvious that fl ight reaches its destination with a that safety is an integral part of all accordance with the direction and we normally don’t think about it in maximum of safety and a minimum the work we are doing both in the guidance and the brochures of safety our day to day business. Only when risk of accidents, hence, an interaction air and on the ground. Safety is the that are set by the leadership for we witness an air accident or fl ight between rules and regulations, prevention of accidents or to reduce fl ight safety at all levels. To sum it up: mishap - not necessarily at our environmental infl uences and them to the minimum and saving lives everybody, irrespective of his or her Component - fl ight safety becomes technical and human factors. and property. professional activity is responsible for very important and keeps us busy. fl ight safety. Flight safety should be the desired Continuous guidance of the leadership Per aspera ad astra. After taking over command I would like optimum state in which our is required to keep safety in the fl ight to take the opportunity to share my fl ight operations are executed in operations and to set the various plans view on fl ight safety in general, without circumstances that can be controlled and tasks to raise the level of safety, referring to any actual occurrence. as sustainably as possible with which includes air safety and ground My experience in many years fl ying tolerable risk. However, the areas of safety and the safety of installations. military aircraft tells me that there is risk cannot be excluded completely, And the major characteristics at our

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Lt. Gen. Robert Mood,

NOR Military Representative to NATO, visited July 1, 2015.

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07 opm.indd 4 29-07-15 10:03 31 July 2015 NATO Skywatch 5 Oktoberfest brings summer joy: DUK donates € 6,000 to local area Story and photo by Tech. Sgt. R. Michael Longoria

The E-3A Component Oktoberfest is one of the most anticipated events at NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen, Germany. Every year, several thousand people attend the event, which is organized by the German non-commissioned ofﬁcer camaraderie (DUK).

A fact that might not be as widely known is the DUK takes all the proﬁts from the festival and donates it to charitable causes in the base’s local area. On July 15, 2015, Brig. Gen. Karsten Stoye, Component commander, and Sgt. Alex Gieswein, DUK chairman, handed over checks to nine organizations.

Sergeant Gieswein welcomed the representatives of the various institutions and explained the background of the donation, which this year was worth 6,000 euros. The general made some brief remarks, particularly praising the commitment of the DUK. After his speech, General Stoye individually asked representatives from each organization to step forward The following institutions and organizations were honored with donations: Technical Relief (THW) Übach-Palenberg; and accept their portion of the donation IKV Teveren; Athletics Phoenix GK; Friends Circle Selfkantkasserne; Kath. Kindergarten St. Gereon from GK-Würm; GGS as well as explain how and what the Förderverein Europe Elementary School; GGS Lindenschule from Boscheln (Übach-Palenberg); Kath. Grundschule Teveren; and money will be used for. Hospitzbewegung Geilenkirchen CAMINO. Component participates in Polish air show

By 1st Lt. Jurich then invited for homemade cakes and On June 18, 2015, NATO 40 departed Geilenkirchen Air Base, Germany, juice, while the children entertained bound for Deblin, Poland, in response to the invitation for the E-3A them with choreographed dances. Component participates in the 90th Anniversary Jubilee for the Polish Air Next they showed the crew their home Force Academy, whose theme for the occasion was “90 Years – The school and enjoyed taking photos with the of Eaglets.” Component members.

Prior to the opening of the weekend’s visitors and proved to be the biggest The smiles generated that day from celebration, a large crowd of people attraction of the day. the faces of every child, warmed the had already gathered to visit the E-3A hearts of all members of the crew, and static display, and the line of visitors An additional highlight of the event make it a necessity to return again in continued to grow throughout the was the collection of donations made the future. day. on the behalf of the “Podogny Dom” Courtesy Photos (Cheerful Home) orphanage in Lublin. This was, in fact, the first ever static display of an E-3A in Poland, therefore The crew collected voluntary public enthusiasm was extremely donations while handing out bags, high, not only with children, but filled with posters, pens, stickers and also from other aircrews, students other material about AWACS and the of the Academy, as well as civilians Component. alike. None seemed to mind the long lines that were ever present, in order The total raised was 6,000 Zloty to gain a unique impression of how (approximatly 1,400 euros), which was the E-3A, its mission, and its crew presented to the orphanage during the functions. crew’s visit on Sunday. This donation, which was very much appreciated by Despite the fact that there were the orphanage management and staff, other aircraft on display, the E-3A will allow 20 children to have a fun- was the only one which was open to filled summer vacation. The crew was

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By Tech. Sgt. R. Michael Longoria Participants came from countries all shirts, the military marchers then Those who don’t train will have aching over the world. Most civilians walked complete the final six kilometers. The bodies and blisters on their feet.” The AWACS International Marching 200 kilometers in four days and the last stretch down the “Via Gladiola” is It is impossible to imagine but it’s a Team (IMT) completed the 99th military participants walked 160 known as the “big parade.” lot more fun that is sounds. 4-Daagse March in Nijmegen, the kilometers fully packed. Netherlands. The march officially ends in the center “Whether you want to represent the The military marchers spent their of Nijmegen, close to the city hall, Component and/or your country, the The AWACS IMT, consisting of military nights in “Heumensoord,” a tent city where thousands of people welcome 4-Daagse march is a great experience,” personal from E-3A Component, located in the rural area of Nijmegen. the marchers. Sergeant Basse said. The Dutch participated in the four-day march, Each morning, the first participants government, military, police, medics, which began July 21 and ended wake up at 02:30 and must be at the “Completing the march requires a lot countless civilian organizations and July 24, 2015. This marked the 30th central starting point by 03:30 to of dedication and a huge personal the Dutch population in and around time the NATO E-3A Component was begin the day’s 40km march. For the effort,” said Senior Master Sgt. Nijmegen really make the event represented at the event. military, the first three days finish Kai Basse, the IMT leader. “It’s a memorable.” back at the camo, but on day four, challenging task to walk 40 kilometers The “4-Daagse” in the region of they are awarded the Nijmegen Medal and then wake up and do it again The AWACS IMT is already looking Nijmegen is one of the most popular in Charlemagne, an official rest point. three more times. It’s a mental for people to join the 2016 Nijmegen multinational marching events in the and physical test. It is definitely March. For more information or to world. This year more than 43,000 With their medals now pinned to their something you have to train for. join the team, call Sergeant Basse civilian and military participants at extension 3673. Also, log on to joined the “walk of the world.” www.4daagse.nl.

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The days started early in the Tucson The locals warn you when stepping flows out when it is bottom drained. three engines. “I’m proud to be part of desert. Extreme temperatures make it outside, “Stay hydrated and watch out The next step: a complete refueling this team, working on the retirement necessary to accomplish most outside for the rattlesnakes and critters”. It’s a with 10/10 preservation oil to coat 449 project”, he says. work in the early morning hours. From rough place for intensive manual labor the fuel tanks, the engines, as well as a cool 28 degrees Celsius at 05:30, the and special safety precautions apply to Aircraft Power Unit (APU). Mr. Burghard Nuernberg from thermometer rapidly reaches the +40 prevent dehydration or a heat stroke. Electronics and Environment system degrees C by early afternoon. The oil meter reads 23,828 gallon is a principal technician and with the Mr. Sandy McIntosch has been a crew when the tanks are completely full. Component since 1982. He received his Lt. Col. Gerald Probst, deployment chief of 449 since it first landed The engines have to run until white specialized initial AWACS maintenance commander and project officer for the at NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen, smoke is produced, indicating the training at Tinker Air Force Base, in retirement of 449, is impressed due to Germany, in August of 1983, when he engines are preserved. Oklahoma, and tells, “All parts in low the professional approach of Mr. Willy marshalled this aircraft upon arrival. numbers need to be removed, but also Sluijsmans and his Integrated Project “This aircraft is retiring this year and A week of preparations passed and the expensive parts like, for instance, team, “Eight days prior to the start I’m retiring next year,” tells the former NATO E-3A 449 is ready to be towed the forced air fence oxygen converter. of this unique project, a well thought RAF Airframe Fitter. into the desert. “This storage spot is Because these “leading edge bleed air through aircraft preparation plan was named after me, the “Sandy place”, duct” items Force Command likes to completed and the aircraft was ready McIntosch watches closely the meter McIntosch adds with a smile. see removed are very expensive and for departure. NATO 449 landed in readings inside the hot cockpit while are hardly available on the market. Tucson on the minute as scheduled the last fuel is being pumped into Mr. Edo Druzitta from Engines/ and now, a highly motivated team ground fuel containers. Propulsion Shop, is in Tucson to While the de- and refueling is being is working like ants to get the parts remove engine number two, the APU performed, Burkhard, Mr. Gerard removed.” Slowly, the last bit of remaining fuel and to canibalize parts from the other van den Eijnden, Mr. Edo Druzitta

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together with Mr. Thomas Roskam Control prepared the list of short was left behind as a potential and Mr. Gary Simpson are able to supplies, based on consumption and organ donor to satisfy future remove and dismantle the refrigerator; priorities. “There are three priority Component needs. A lot more remove engine cowlings and cones, categories, color coded in red, yellow work is still to be accomplished. life rafts, oxygen bottles and and green. The highest priority is Outsized cargo, still at AMARG, aggregators so these parts can make red. Some 100 crates have been built is for NATO Supply Programme the first cargo load to be flown back to and flown in. And now, it is being Agency to ship back to the Main Geilenkirchen. coordinated between maintenance and Operating Base and all reclaimed supply in which order the dismantling, parts are to be physically and “Most of the flight controls, the, wrapping and palletizing is done administratively processed. landing gear, entry doors, hydraulic until the last part on the list is components and actuators, plus flap dismantled,” Jan explains. This is to insure the parts are in transmissions, stabilizer trim actuator, serviceable condition upon return the cockpit sliding windows are going After five intensive weeks with a team to Supply and all data bases are to be removed”, tells Mr. Gerard van of 25 persons working on 449 in the appropriately updated. den Eijnden from Fuselage Section. desert the work is done, the goal is “The biggest challenge is to get reached and all milestones are met. Again, another mission close to most of this equipment to meet the being successfully completed by $40 Million amount”, he adds while Almost 2,000 parts were removed from E-3A Component personnel. loosening bolts. 449 and flown back to Geilenkirchen. Photos by Maureen Geraets-Head, AMARG BA, Mr. Jan Steert from Supply Stock With the people coming home, 449 Capt. André Bongers and Mr. Thomas Roskam

07 opm.indd 9 29-07-15 10:03 07 opm.indd 10 29-07-15 10:03 31 July 2015 NATO Skywatch 11 Eagles celebrate squadron’s 30th Anniversary By Senior Master Sgt. Ingo Senft Maj. Gen. Andrew Mueller opened the the 2014 Afghanistan elections, ceremonies with welcoming remarks, in which general was on board as Flying Squadron 3 members, both former and present, celebrated the detailing the squadron’s outstanding the tactical director. Additionally, squadron’s 30th Anniversary, with a party at the Bavarian Kellar on June accomplishments over the past three several current squadron members 10, 2015. decades. were recognized for exceptional performance, by each being presented Lt. Col. Daniel Held, Squadron with a certificate of appreciation and 3 Commander, followed General some receiving commander’s coins Mueller’s remarks by welcoming former from General Mueller. squadron members, including several previous commanders, as well as those The Anniversary celebration was from support units throughout the dedicated to the families of three Component. decades of Squadron 3 members, whom without their support, the Colonel Held then presented General accomplishments garnered by this Mueller, with a Squadron 3 flag as a squadron would not have been farewell gift. The flag had been flown possible. during the ISAF mission that covered Courtesy Photos

Component member runs the show at Military pilgrimage By Maj. Johannes Glowka

Lt. Col. Siegfried Czorny is writing the schedule of the day on a white board at the military camp side at Lourdes. He is responsible for hundreds of military pilgrims at “tent village”, based on the hills, closed to the ‘holy district’ of Lourdes during the middle of May.

Every year the French Army offers The 57th military pilgrimage was open the members of the annual military again to every soldier from every pilgrimage the option to take rest in a country, no matter what religion he or separated area nearby the cave where she is practicing. in the early 1850s the wonder of Lourdes should have happened. The atmosphere is very peaceful at “tent village”. Soldiers of all NATO Weeks of preparation are laying nations and of several ‘Partnership behind Colonel Czorny : From the for Peace’ nations drop by from time transport of the US, UKR and DEU to time for a small talk or a cup of pilgrim contingent through Germany coffee. into France by train, followed by the organization of the camp side, up to the daily routines, including the ﬁghting against the massive rain – Colonel Czorny is responsible for everything. It is a 24/7 job for the Commander of Air Field Services Squadron.

‘Cedric’, an ofﬁcer from the French army shares his feelings about the annual meeting: ‘I am very proud that my country hosts again the world’s Courtesy Photos biggest military pilgrimage. It is a great pleasure to see all different The symbol of the 57th pilgrimage: militaries united in peace.” Taking care of each other. Lt. Col. Siegfried Czorny with a candle for all fallen soldiers.

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By Valerie Haas Viewing their accomplishments as a and Ms. Peterson-Borro spearheaded pit-stop, he encouraged the graduates this amazing event, and through their From logistics and transportation to aeronautical science and space to continue pursuing their next goal efforts, I hope others are inspired operations, the NATO Airbase Geilenkirchen Education Center presented in life, whether it is further education, to achieve their educational goals. I more than 40 undergraduate and graduate degrees to E-3A Component a career milestone, or simply traveling would also like to thank Embry-Riddle members and dependents, as well as military members stationed at through Europe. Aeronautical University, Geilenkirchen Headquarters Allied Joint Force Command Brunssum (NL). Top III Association, American Education Services Ofﬁcer Randolph Spouses of Geilenkirchen, and the One-by-one, these degree recipients College, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Phelan gives credit for the event to 470th Booster Club—without their walked across the stage of the Mass University, and the University of Ms. Michele Lott, Education Center assistance, this event would not have Brieﬁng Facility in recognition of Oklahoma) assisted Lt Col Brady Academic Advisor, and Ms. Valerie been possible.” their academic accomplishments in Vaira, 470th Air Base Squadron Lyn Peterson-Borro, University of a commencement ceremony held Commander, in conferring the degrees. Oklahoma Area Site Director, for For more information on pursuing on May 12, 2015. School advisors Additionally, former Commander coordinating the ceremony. “Being your own educational goals, visit the from the four on-base institutions of the Base Support Group at JFC able to recognize the educational Education Center in building 89, across (Community College of the Air Force, Brunssum, Col Michael Lamb, gave a accomplishments of our community the street from Commerzbank or call University of Maryland University motivating commencement address. members is truly an honor. Ms. Lott ext. 2244. Get your soccer award on your way to the “DSA”

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IYA Mosel Valley Trip to Eltz Castle and Cochem with Winefest: Volkshochschul German Language Course for Children Saturday, 29 August, 0800 – 2000. Visit the huge medieval fairy-tale castle Burg The program is especially designed to integrate children from other countries Eltz. Travel on to the beautiful historic town of Cochem. On the market place into the German Kindergarten and Grundschule. Individual tuition in small in the old town and along the Mosel River the winegrowers are celebrating the groups for children aged 5 and up in accordance with the curriculum of the annual Winefest with music, regional booths and traditional food. Our luxury German school system starts on 3 September. Classes are held at the IYA on bus departs from outside the Main Gate. Cost including guided tour of Eltz Castle Thursdays, 1500 – 1630 or 1630 - 1800, under the experienced and certifi ed and entrance to its Treasury is € 25 for ages 18 and up, € 23 for ages 6 to 17, instruction of Manuela Beck. Cost is € 45 for an eight-week course. and € 17 for ages 5 and under with MWA-Card, € 37 for ages 18 and up, € 34 for ages 6 to 17, and € 25 for ages 5 and under without MWA-Card. IYA Swimming Courses for Beginners and Advanced Beginners for ages 5 and up at the Hallenbad in Heinsberg start on 9 September: IYA Trip to Bruges: Wednesdays, 1800 to 1900. Our certifi ed instructors speak English and German, Saturday, 12 September, 0730 – 2030. Explore one of the most beautiful cities and work with the children in small groups. Cost for 12 lessons is € 90, pay only in Europe. Walking along the maze of winding cobbled alleys, romantic canals, € 65 with your valid MWA Card. and magnifi cent Gothic squares you imagine yourself to be in medieval times. Beside the wealth of architectural and artistic treasures you fi nd a huge variety Food festival in Maaseik (Belgium) of stores, cafes, pubs and restaurants. The town is famous for its traditional During the weekend of August 14 to 16, 2015, the market place in Maaseik, Belgian cooking, hand-made chocolate pralines, and lace. Optional: you can join Belgium, is the scenery for a good festival where the best restaurants of the the tour guide on an orientation walk across the historical city centre, which local area (Belgian and Dutch) present their specialties, to include quite a is included in the UNESCO World Heritage list. Our luxury bus departs from the variety of wine and of course Belgian beer. For more information, visit parking lot outside the Front Gate. Cost is € 26, pay only € 18 with MWA Card. www.hartbufkespreuve.com (in Dutch).

IYA Mixed Martial Arts classes under the experienced and certiﬁ ed instruction Scottish weekend in Bilzen (Belgium) of Mr. Christian Ecklé are starting on 17 August. Instruction is at the Old Gym From September 11 to 13, 2015, the 30th edition of the Scottish weekend will on Mondays and Wednesdays, 1700 to 1830 for ages 6 to 15, and 1830 to 2000 take place in an appropriate setting: castle “Alden Biesen” in Bilzen (Belgium), for ages 16 and up. Cost for a 1,5-months course, 17 August to 23 September, about an hour driving from Geilenkirchen. Tickets can be ordered in advance or is € 37,50, with a € 3,75 discount for the second and each additional family bought at the entrance. For more information, visit the event’s Web site, member. The ﬁ rst class is free. http://www.schotsweekend.be/, which is available in four languages.

GKRA 2015 Motorcycle Rally Where: NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen When: Friday August 7th to Sunday August 9th

Event includes: Friday Night Dinner A German Tropical Cocktail Party will be held on Aug. 27, 2015, starting at Saturday Breakfast, Poker Run, Games, Dinner 1500 in Building 98, the former Canadian NSU. The aim is to have a party Sunday Breakfast with some delicious cocktails, drinks and food in a summer, sun tropical Registration is required by July 27th atmosphere. To have a rough overview about the barbeque supply we ask you Registration info at www.GK-riders.blogspot.de to buy tickets for Bratwurst and Steaks (Pork and Chicken) in advance from Building 98 beginning July 1. Tents and cots provided on site, bring a sleeping bag

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