Skywatch No. 10 - 02 Nov 2015

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2 November 2015 NATO Skywatch 1
Volume 31, No. 10 • 2 November 2015
During an official ceremony the retirement of flags symbolize the deactivation of five Wings and
Squadrons and the reactivation of the Base Support Wing. Photo by André Joosten
Focusing on the future, T-Day is 1 November
With all available E-3A Component
members, more than 700
individuals and six formations
lined the walls of Hanger 2 for
the Transition Day Ceremony at
Geilenkirchen Air Base, Germany,
on October 27, 2015.
with 11 years, Electronic Maintenance
Squadron with 33 years, and Flying
Squadron 3 with 30 years of service.
Change is part of every successful
military organization,” said Brig. Gen.
Dawn Dunlop, Force Commander.
“Over the next two years we will
examine old ways of doing business
and seek innovative solutions that
leave us better prepared for the
future,” the General said.
“Organizational flexibility allows us
to adapt to change and the challenges
that come with it. The NATO AWACS
reputation for excellence is not based
on one event but because we have
adapted to new challenges over time.”
During the ceremony, five flags were
retired: After 34 years of service,
Information Technology Wing was
officially retired, followed by the
Training Wing with 21 years of service,
the Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
After the retirement of these five flags
there was a reactivation ceremony of
the Base Support Wing.
“If done right, it means more effective
and streamlined operations, more
efficient communication and better
cooperation based on close proximity
of working organizations.”
This flexibility is both key to
providing relevant air power today
and a necessary quality for continued
success in the future.
“Writing a success story like NATO’s
demands flexibility, flexibility to
adapt to new challenges and changing
conditions.
As NATO’s Airborne Early Warning and
Control Force we demonstrate this
type of flexibility in our missions
every day,” General Dunlop said.
“This change does not mean changing
the core,” she continues. “It does
not mean changing what has made
us successful or what has made us
the cornerstone of NATO airborne
operations for over three decades.
“It also does not mean to change our
priorities, values or professionalism.
NAEW & C Force has a proud history
of being ready and responsive to
NATO’s call. Innovative thinking and
leadership will allow us to continue
the great NATO tradition of quality
and excellence long into the future.”
Photo by Wiel Borghans
Continue to exceed challenges
Change is always part of our daily life. As we are expecting the ‘Transition
Day’ - or as we say “T-Day” - a significant change in our business and
military life will take place. This change will not occur suddenly, but
gradually. The entire process of creating the new entity has been ongoing
for more than two years, and reached some of its last stepping stones
with the approval of the End State Peacetime Establishment (ESPE)
of the Headquarters NATO Airborne Early Warning and Control Force
Geilenkirchen (HQ NAEW&C Force GK). I would like to invite you to look
into the future of our common endeavour and also recap some of the
recent milestones.
The North Atlantic Council (NAC)
approved the reorganization of Force
Command and the E-3A Component
into a new single Headquarter, called
the HQ NAEW&C Force GK on August 5,
2015. Furthermore, the NAC approved
the End State Peacetime Establishment
for this new entity on September 30.
As of November 1, 2015, the new
HQ NAEW&C Force GK will consist
of NAEW&C Headquarters, the E-3A
Component, and the Mission System
Engineering Centre (MSEC), and the
former Force Command in SHAPE will
be deactivated; only a “Closing-Group”
will remain in Mons, Belgium for a
short period of time. These remarkable
changes were highlighted during the
Transition Ceremony on October 27,
2015. Along with these significant
organizational changes, the HQ
NAEW&C Force GK will be reduced in
personnel and aircraft when compared
to the former organizations. The ESPE
will consist of 1,401 military and
civilian positions and the E-3A fleet
reduced to 14 aircraft. Around 225
additional positions will be filled by
Local Wage Rate personnel, several
military positions will be “flagged”
by other nations, and many of the
civilian personnel will be “crosswalked” to other positions and
functions.
Unfortunately, we also had to send
out termination letters to those NATO
civilians whose posts were suppressed
with the introduction of the new PE.
Commander
Brig. Gen. Karsten Stoye
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On T-Day the E-3A Component will
consist of three Wings (Operations,
Logistics, and Base Support). The
three Wings will be the backbone
of the future HQ NAEW&C Force GK.
The Operations Wing will consist
of five Squadrons: The new Plans
Squadron, Execution Squadron, Flying
Squadron 1 and 2, and the Aircrew
Training Squadron. Flying Squadron
3 will be deactivated. The Logistic
Wing will consist of two Squadrons:
Maintenance Production Squadron,
based on Aircraft Maintenance
and Electronic Maintenance, and
Logistic Support Squadron. The Base
Support Wing will consist of five
squadrons: Medical, Communication
and Information Support, Air Traffic
Control and Airfield Services, Security,
and Motorpool. The four FOBs and FOL
will remain under the command of the
Component Commander, as before.
the remaining functions will continue
as a separate branch, underneath
the Support Wing, while the Mission
System Engineering Group becomes an
independent organization under the
HQ NAEW&C Force, called MSEC.
Ladies and gentlemen, let me take
the opportunity to say thank you very
much to every Component Member,
both military and civilian, for your
professionalism and dedication to your
individual profession. I am confident
that we will succeed together in
quickly adapting to the reorganisation
and continue exceeding the challenges
ahead. I would like to encourage
everybody to accompany leadership
and serve the HQ NAEW&C Force GK
in the same professional way you
have done over the last 30 years in
the NATO E-3A Component.
The HQ NAEW&C Force will receive
all former “A-Functions” from A1
Personnel to A8 Budget, plus Legal,
Safety and Public Affairs. Some of
the IT Wing’s IT/CIS functions will be
transferred to the NAEW&C HQ, and
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The NATO E-3A Component
participated in the North Atlantic
Treaty Organization’s Trident
Juncture 2015 exercise with two
E-3A aircraft, deployed to FOB
Trapani, Italy from 16 Oct. to 6 Nov.
Maj. Rodney Lammert, NAEW& C Force
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Juncture 2015 (TJ15) has been an
excellent exercise from many different
points of view, but specifically from
a Command and Control (C2) point,
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aircrews from AWACS, fighters, tankers,
CAS, SEAD, Intel and multiple support
agencies to brief and mission plan
face-to-face and then execute the
mission with precision has proven
invaluable and extremely beneficial to
all aircrews.”
“This exercise teaches us how to work
together better and more efficiently,”
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Trapani commander. “Team work,
sharing experience, hard work and
significant work-loads helped us to build
self-confidence and mutual support.”
The exercise is taking place in Italy,
Portugal and Spain on October 3
through November 6. This event is a
flagship activity for NATO’s Connect
Forces Initiative and the largest
exercise conducted by the Alliance
activity since 2002. The exercise has
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During the Command Post Exercise,
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The mission is in support of Joint
Force Command Brunssum as the
command and control joint forces and
demonstrates the capabilities of the
NATO Response Force during nonArticle V operations.
Air forces will be conducting tacticallevel training during the live portion
of the exercise. More than 200
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involved. Participants conducted
air-to-air training and flew in large
multinational formations.
Trident Juncture 2015 involves 36,000
personnel from more than 30 Allied
and Partner Nations. The exercise
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level of ambition in joint modern
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forward-leading Alliance equipped
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capacity to meet present and future
security challenges ahead.
“Lastly, the successful integration,
coordination, and mission
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ground and Special Forces during TJ15
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purposeful and rewarding work NATO
forces realise every day as we prepare
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the east. This exercise is part of this
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A new key position at NATO Air Base, Geilenkirchen
Story by
Chief Master Sergeant Michael Möller
During the 2002 “Prague
Summit”, NATO decided with its
transformation to establish the
position as Senior Enlisted Leader
and Advisor throughout NATO HQ,
Units and Components. SACEURs
vision was to have one individual
responsible for the development
of the NATO Non-commissioned
officer Corps at each the strategic,
operational and component-level
headquarters.
relating issues concerning all enlisted
and other rank members, as well as
the development, morale and welfare
of the enlisted personnel.
This position is the highest enlisted
level of leadership within the E-3A
Force and provides direction for the
enlisted corps and represents their
interests.
Now, with the transformation to the
NAEW&C Force Headquarters and
E-3A Component, this position is
established at the NATO Air Base,
Geilenkirchen, Germany, as well.
This position also includes a variety
of administrative duties, duties as the
Commanders HQ Chief, liaising with
NATO, frequent contact with external
organisations, HQs and agencies,
national and civilian authorities
and staff as well as administrative,
travel and protocol arrangements,
visits and social engagements for
the Commanders.
The Command Senior Enlisted Advisor
is attached to the E-3A Component
Commander and is serving the Force
and the Component Commander on all
Since the new Peace-time
Establishment is in Force, Chief
Master Sergeant Michael Möller is
the Command Senior Enlisted Advisor,
NATO E-3A Component, Geilenkirchen,
Germany. Chief Moeller entered the
German Air Force on October 3, 1983.
He has had an extensive and diverse
range of assignments at squadron, Air
Force HQ, NATO HQs and centre and
joint command HQs levels. Chief Möller
has more than 20 years of NATO HQs,
Centre and Component experience
with previous assignment locations
in Germany, Denmark, Belgium and
the United States.
Photo by Wiel Borghans
8 NATO Skywatch 2 November 2015
The eagles leave their nest
Story and photos Capt. André Bongers
After a period of more than 30 years the time has come that the E-3A
Component’s Eagles of Squadron 3 leave their nest. Due to the force
restructure the squadron will soon be de-activated. Their final act was
participating in COMPTUEX last September.
Composite Training Unit Exercises
(COMPTUEX) are designed to certify
United States Carrier Strike Group
(CSG) as a deployment-ready
fighting force capable of completing
operations in overseas theaters. This
COMPTUEX took place from Sept. 2
until Sept. 30, the exercise area was
situated in the Atlantic Ocean, not
far from the United States’ East Coast.
The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike
Group (HSTSG) was the center of
gravity for a series of at sea-training
scenarios meant to test proficiency
in a range of areas including air
warfare, strait transits, and responses
to surface and subsurface contacts
and electronic attacks. The E-3A
Component operated out of Naval
Station (NAS) Norfolk, VA, with two
jets and two crews.
Unique maritime experience
Training with a maritime component
like a CSG is no daily business for
the E-3A Component. Deployment
Commander, Major Tommy Sullivan,
“COMPTUEX is a unique event in
which the E-3A community can
demonstrate the ability to interact
with a maritime component. It’s
unlike any other exercises we
participate in because our role as
supporting element to CSG.” Working
with a CSG also brings challenges.
“Carrier operations are event based,
meaning that they operate on
triggers. E-3A operations are timebased and have to be scheduled,
which sometimes conflicts, and asks
for flexibility from both sides.”
Blue Air vs. Red Air
During the first two weeks of the
exercise the goal was supporting
Blue Air. In the last two weeks the
focus was on fighting together with
Red Air. This gave the crew a good
opportunity to practice these skills
which are not very commonly used.
Fighter Allocator Captain Martijn
explains, “Being part of Blue Air
means many working along many
procedures which we have to follow.
Supporting Red Air gives you more
freedom of movement. It’s also
easier to control Red Air because
they don’t have complicated rules of
engagement or have to comply with
id matrixes for example. The Red Air
fighters we controlled during one
of the missions simulated Chinese
J-11 jets, which are similar to the
Sukhoi-27 and we were simulating
a Chinese Y-8 AWACS aircraft. This
definitely means other tactics and
ways to operate, but absolutely a
great experience.”
Norwegian support
Remarkable during this exercise
was the deployment of 17 people
from Forward Operating Location
Ørland. Chief logistics Captain Egil
Rønning: “For the FOL personnel
it’s the first time since Operation
Unified Protector in 2011 that our
personnel is on TDY. Our people are
currently filling positions at logistics
and ops”. Rønning who will retire this
year after 40 years of active service
continues: ”Operating out of area
is always challenging, however the
perfect cooperation and equipment
at NAS Norfolk makes our job much
easier. The local personnel is ready
to support 24/7.”
Last deployment
COMPTUEX marks the end of an era
of one of three flying squadrons of
the E-3A Component.
Therefore the squadron tried hard not
only to achieve maximum exercise
output, but also maximum output for
the personnel. Squadron Commander,
Lieutenant Colonel Daniel Held:
“Because the duration of the exercise,
which lasted four weeks, we tried to
give everybody a chance to deploy to
Norfolk for at least two weeks”.
In total around 80 people took part
at COMPTUEX. Lt.Col. Held: “During
the missions there is no difference
between the level of professionalism
and motivation compared to other
exercises. During time off you notice
people talking a lot about their
future at the Component. Two days
prior to deploying to Norfolk the
squadron members were notified
about their temporarily realignment,
so you can imagine that people have
a lot to discuss with each other.”
Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group
For CSG’s COMPTUEX is essential
getting qualified for deployment.
Rear Adm. Bret Batchhelder,
commander, Carrier Strike Group 8:
“I’m very impressed with how well
the strike group worked together as
a team. We began this exercise as six
ships and an Air Wing. We finished
as a unified, tested and proven Strike
Group.”
Technicians receive extensive training
Courtesy Photo
By Burkhard Nürnberg
Earlier this year, eight technicians
from the NATO E-3A Component
became certified in handling airconditioning systems containing
environmentally harmful gases.
This requirement is coming
from European Union regulation
303/2008 and the Kyoto Protocol.
The E-3A Component also has to follow
these regulations. Since January 1,
2015, every employer dealing with
Freon-based cooling systems had to
have qualified personnel in place
to be able to purchase F-Gases as
needed. The E-3A Component is also
in the process of receiving the overall
company qualification later this year.
The course was offered by the
Information Centre for cold, Climate
and Energy Technicians in DuisburgRheinhausen, a school which is
educating students from various
countries and several specialities
concerning energy and cooling
systems for both the industry and
the private sector.
The course for our technicians was
held in English, a new experience
for the German teacher, Mr. Peter
Strucken, and for the school’s CEO,
Dipl. Engineer Carsten Beermann.
The first day started with a description
and schematic of a simple refrigeration
system and all of its components,
some that we come across quite
regularly and others somewhat new to
the team. The teachers shared their
in-depth knowledge with us and at the
end of the day we all had a very good
overview on the subject matter.
Day two was the difficult day. The
Kyoto Protocol, European Union
Regulations and subsequent German
Regulations all concerning the
Planet’s Atmosphere and especially
the effect of the “Green House Gases”
on the Ozone layer and the fight
against global warming were the
topics. Day three was the practical
day. We were given a construction
plan in the morning and were tasked
to build a small heat exchanger from
scratch.
All required tools and parts needed
had to be selected from storage and
we all had our own workbench. The
work included the use of many tools
not in use at Geilenkirchen Air Base,
Germany, on a daily basis.
Hard soldering with an acetyleneoxygen gas mix was a valuable
experience. Mr. Peter Strucken did a
quality and leak check on our heat
exchangers; some had to go back to
the workbench for some additional
work. At the end, everybody had
produced a serviceable unit which
made us proud and also increased our
practical experience.
After this, we were split into twomen working teams and were tasked
to produce a technical drawing of an
actual cooling system. We were able to
use everything that we learned on the
first day and our experience gained in
many years here on base.
Our final day was full of tests. A short
practical test on the same systems
as the day before was then followed
by an introduction to the newest
edition of international regulations
concerning the Freon Gases. Then we
had to do a written test which covered
all subjects covered in the previous
days. All technicians attending
the course received the required
certification as per the EU
Regulation.
Mr. Carsten Beermann and Mr.
Peter Strucken were invited to the
Component for an official handover
of the certificates. After a small
ceremony in Hangar 3, both visitors
received an overview of our aircraft
ground equipment and a tour of an
E-3A and flight simulator.
Saying Goodbye and Welcome during CSA’s Hail and Farewell event
By CSA Committee
Photos by André Joosten
On 14 October, three NATO civilians
received a retirement certificate
of appreciation in recognition and
appreciation of their many years of
service here, at the E-3A Component
and within NATO, from Component
Commander Brig. Gen. Karsten
Stoye during the quarterly Civilian
Staff Association (CSA) Hail and
Farewell event.
CSA Chairman, Mr. Guy Vandebeek,
presented the newly retirees either the
traditional AWACS gold lapel pin, or an
engraved watch as a farewell gift from
the CSA.
The retirees are:
Mr Paul Baker. He joined the E-3A
Component, Base Support Wing, on
9 October 1984 as an LT-2 Translator.
On 1 April 1994 he transferred to
HQ AFCENT in Brunssum, where
Mr. Baker worked as an LT-3 Senior
Translator, although on 1 February
1995 he returned to his former post
of LT-2 Translator here at the E-3A
Component. On 1 October 2003 he was
selected for the post of LT-3 Senior
Translator from which he retired on
30 June 2015. Beside his official duty
as Translator, retiree Mr. Paul Baker
also served as Secretary on the Civilian
Staff Association’s Committee and he
was known for his in-depth knowledge
and expertise in NATO civilian staff
members’ matters.
Mr. Jan Kompagne; he joined the E-3A
Component Logistics Wing on 1 March
1985 as a C-5 NDI Specialist. On 1
January 1990 this post was converted
to B-3 Technician. On 1 Sep 1992 Mr.
Kompagne was selected for the post
of B-4 Senior Technician (NDI) from
which he retired on 30 June 2015.
Mr Meindert Rijpkema; he joined the
E-3A Component Mission Support
Wing on 1 June 1982 as an LWR staff
member. On 1 October 2003 his post
was converted to B-3 Technician
(Communications) from which Mr.
Rijpkema retired on 31 August 2015.
There was also one newcomer
to welcome to the Component:
Miss Evrykleia Chatzi.
Component Commander Brig. Gen.
Stoye addressed the NATO civilian
staff members and gave answers to
various questions. The formal part was
followed by a buffet style luncheon
hosted by the CSA.
Winter Driving Preparedness
Although the first official day
of winter is 22 December 2015,
individuals need to start preparing
themselves, and their vehicles, for
winter weather now. Preparing your
vehicle for winter as first snow falls is
already too late. Below are some tips
to help Component members prepare
themselves and their vehicles, for the
upcoming winter season.
Vehicle Tires
German law requires vehicles to be
equipped with winter or all-season
tires while driving, regardless of the
time of year. Winter and all-season
tires are identified with an “M+S”,
“M/S” or a snowflake symbol directly
on the sidewall of the tire. Studded
tires are not allowed in Germany. All
season tires must have a minimum
tread depth of 1.6 MM and winter tires
must have a minimum 3 mm tread
depth. Tires should also be properly
inflated to ensure maximum traction
while driving. Drivers who are involved
in an accident, block traffic, or
become stuck and do not have proper
tires can be fined and held responsible
for damages regardless of fault.
Black Ice
The time periods before dawn and
after dusk are the most dangerous
for the possibility of black ice to be
on the roadways. Black ice can also
be found on bridges, overpasses, in
tunnels, or shady parts of the road
even if the temperature is above
freezing. Drivers should remain
vigilant and drive based on the road
conditions and not the posted speed
limit. It is better to drive slow and
arrive at your destination safely rather
than drive too fast for road conditions
and risk an accident.
Visibility
Drivers should ensure their windshield
wipers are in good condition. Also,
German law requires that windshield
wiper fluid is designed to withstand
freezing conditions. All vehicle
windows must be free of snow and ice
before it can be operated on roadways.
An inspection of the vehicles lights
should be conducted to ensure they
are clean and in working order. If
visibility is less than 50 meters due to
fog, snowfall, or rain, drivers may not
exceed 50 kph.
Vehicle Idling
Vehicles should not be left to idle for
more than three minutes. This means
that vehicles cannot be left to idle
while clearing it of ice and snow.
Driving Tips
Drivers should increase their following
distance to ensure they have enough
space and time to stop. The distance
from the preceding vehicle must be
large enough to allow stopping behind
the vehicle if brakes are suddenly
applied.
Snow should be removed from the
whole vehicle prior to operation. This
will prevent snow from blowing off
your vehicle and impairing the driver
of the vehicle behind you.
Multiple accidents occur each winter
on the road leading to the West Gate.
This road is not a high priority for
cleaning which means that drivers will
most likely encounter icy and snow
packed road conditions.
The International Military Policemen
and Civil Guards can deny access to
the Component for vehicles that are
not equipped with the proper tires
and vehicles whose windows are not
cleared of ice.
ENERGY SAVING TIP COMPETITION
The E-3A Component prepares for
the future.
Share your energy saving tips for
a chance to win 100 €, 50 €, 25 €.
We are always trying to give you
seasonal energy saving tips, helping
to save a few Euros by saving a few
kilowatt hours for electricity or heat.
Where:
Cross Trail
When:
06 November 2015
Registration: 09:00 - 10:30 hrs; New
Gym (Bldg 206)
Start:
11:00 hrs
Entry Fee:
€ 3,- for Comp. Members
Fee incl. Snacks & Beverages
We achieved a lot already to save
energy. Electricity consumption was
reduced by more than 25% over the
last 10 years.
Heating energy is no longer produced
with dirty oil and coal. We are on
the right path – but we can do even
better.
WE NEED YOUR HELP
We are looking for unusual and
unconventional ideas and proposals
to save energy.
Saving tips should be SMART:
Specific, Measurable, Attainable,
Realistic, Timely
WHY?
Fight the climate change.
Protect natural resources.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
All E-3A Component members are
invited to:
Submit an energy saving tip
on the SOC SharePoint or;
Send an email with your energy
saving tip to safety@e3a.nato.int.
Closing date: 11 Dec 15.
A jury consisting of Chief of Staff
(COS), Base Support Division Head
(BDH) and Infrastructure Division
Head (A4) will evaluate all energy
saving tips.
The best idea will be rewarded with a
100 € MWA shopping voucher for the
NATEX with Second Prize at 50 € and
Third Price at 25 €.
Winners will be announced in the
Weekly Bulletin, Skywatch and on
the SOCE SharePoint. Rewards will be
handed over by the E-3A Component
Commander in January 2016.
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Squadron 3:
Final Flight
Photos by
Staff Sgt. Alexandra M. Longfellow
After 30 years of proud service
to the NATO E-3A Component,
Squadron 3 participated in their
last excercise, COMPTUEX, in
Norfolk, Virginia.
The final landing of the Eagles
was performed by the Squadron
Commander Lt. Col. Daniel Held
on October 1, 2015 at MOB
Geilenkirchen, Germany and this
will close the book of NATO’s proud
flying Eagles.
(Open to all US and NATO identification card holders)
OctoberJUNE
/ November
Visit the Services Branch WSS Web Page for the latest program information and upcoming events
POC: IYA Events: Mrs Neuhalfen, ext. 4954; Sports Events: Mr Stelten, ext. 4920; Food Services: Mr Peeters, ext. 4990
30 Oct-01 Nov Foggy Fields Bazaar at Hangar IV
We will have vendors from across Europe selling their wares at Hangar 4 on
Friday 1200-1800, Saturday 1000-1800, and Sunday 1000-1600. There will also
be food stands outside of the hangar. The bazaar is open to all NATO and US ID
card holders. See Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/FoggyFieldsBazaar.
31 Oct-02 Nov LIONS vs CHIEFS WEMBLEY STADIUM
Game Day on Sunday, 01 Nov. $549 per person – Double/Twin rooms; $699 per
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Starts 02 Nov IYA Mixed Martial Arts classes
Start on 2 November. Instruction is at the Old Gym on Mondays and Wednesdays,
1700-1830 for ages 6 to 15, and 1830-2000 for ages 16 and up. Cost for a
1-month course, 2-25 November, is € 25, with a € 2,50 discount for the second
and each additional family member. The first class is free. See Facebook page:
X-Strike MMA. Registration and further information at the IYA Office in Bldg 95,
x 4955 or 0049 2451 63 4955.
11 Nov Basketball Tournament
1100-1300 hrs, Sportsdome. Contact the Sports Department: mail ofc-bpws@e3a.
nato.int or call tel.ext. 4946. Deadline Registration: 10 Nov.
17 Nov Badminton Tournament
1100-1400 hrs, the Cube (Old Gym). Contact the Sports Department: Email ofc70 Years after End of WWII
70 Jahre Kriegsende
bpws@e3a.nato.int
or call tel.ext. 4946. Deadline Registration:
16 Nov.
ZWISCHEN
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KRIEG UND
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Ausstellung
Exhibition
9 Nov - 18 Dec 2015
Ausstellung
Exhibition
Sentry Club, Video Room
9 Nov - 18 Dec 2015
dienstags und donnerstags 13.00 – 15.00 Uhr
und nach Vereinbarung (German NSU)
tue & thu 1300 hrs – 1500 hrs
and on special request (German NSU)
Projekt des
dienstags
undGymnasiums
donnerstags 13.00 – 15.00
Bischöflichen
St. Ursula
Geilenkirchen
und nach
Vereinbarung
(German NSU)
tue & thu 1300 hrs – 1500 hrs
and on special request (German NSU)
Sentry Club, Video Room
Projekt des
Bischöflichen Gymnasiums
St. Ursula Geilenkirchen
Uhr
Starts 19 Nov Volkshochschule German Language Course for Children
The program is especially designed to integrate children from other countries into
the German Kindergarten and Grundschule. Individual tuition in small groups for
children aged 5 and up in accordance with the curriculum of the German school
system starts on 19 November. Classes are held at the IYA on Thursdays, 15001630 or 1630-1800. Cost is € 22 for a four-week course.
Registration and further information at the IYA Office in Bldg 95, x 4955 or 0049
2451 63 4955.
21 Nov PARENTS DAY OUT
Saturdays 0900-1500 hrs at the Child Development Center (Bldg 82) at GK
NATO Airbase. For children 6 weeks to 5th grade. Lunch provided. Children not
registered with the CDC must provide immunization record and completed for
1181 AF, Sign-up deadline: 18 Nov. Air Force Aid voucher holders free, all others
US Dollar 25 first child; US Dollar 20 each for siblings. Dates and times are subject to change. USAF Contact the AFRC +49(0)2451-633791.
21 Nov SCHINNEN ORGANISED TRIP TO PARIS
$79 per person. Hop aboard our motorcoach for an exciting day trip to Paris,
France and leave the driving to us. Call Schinnen Trips & Tours DSN 3607560/Com 0031(0)46-443-7560 or email: usarmy.schinnen.imcom-europe.list.
schinnen-fc@mail.mil. Check us out on Facebook “Tri-Border Community”
25 Nov THANKSGIVING LUNCH AT THE ROTODOME
26 Nov Volleyball Tournament
1300-1600 hrs, Sportsdome. Contact the Sports Department: Email ofc-bpws@
e3a.nato.int or call tel.ext. 4946. Deadline Registration: 25 Nov.
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Applications are invited for the
following post:
due to be filled as soon as possible.
CLOSING DATE: 12 November 2015
Staff Assistant (Food & Services),
Advertisement Number 15096, Grade
LWR (C-4A), assigned to the Food &
Services Branch, Base Support Wing,
E-3A Component, NAEW&C HQ. This
post is due to be filled as soon as
possible, pending approval of the
North Atlantic Council (NAC). CLOSING
DATE: 09 November 2015.
Senior Technician (Radar),
Advertisement Numbers 15127+15128,
NATO Grade B-4, assigned to the Radar
Section, Aircraft Electronics Systems
Branch, Maintenance Production
Squadron, Logistics Wing, E-3A
Component, NAEW&C HQ. These posts
are due to be filled as soon as possible.
CLOSING DATE: 16 November 2015
Senior Technician (Computer),
Advertisement Numbers 15117 +
15118, NATO Grade B-4, assigned
to the Computer/ESM Section,
Aircraft Electronics Systems Branch,
Maintenance Production Squadron,
Logistics Wing, E-3A Component,
NAEW&C HQ. These posts are due to
be filled as soon as possible. CLOSING
DATE: 10 November 2015
For further details, please visit
the E-3A Component (WSS) Portal
under Headquarters/A1/A1CP/
A1CR/Recruitment, the official E-3A
Component Internet Home Page
(www.e3a.nato.int), or review the
advertisement posted in Building 8.
Senior Technician
(Communications), Advertisement
Number 15125, NATO Grade B-4,
assigned to the Communications
Section, Aircraft Electronics Systems
Branch, Maintenance Production
Squadron, Logistics Wing, E-3A
Component, NAEW&C HQ. This post is
NOTE:
Only applications of qualified personnel
will be considered.
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