Skywatch No. 12 - 18 Dec 2015

18 December 2015 NATO Skywatch 1
Volume 31, No. 12 • 18 December 2015
18 December 2015 NATO Skywatch 3
COMMANDER’S
CORNER
With the Commander’s Corner, our NAEW&CF Commander and E-3A Commander give
the opportunity to wing and squadron commanders, and branch and division heads to
share their thoughts about current topics taking place at NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen.
Every month a different writer will highlight a specific topic concerning their discipline.
There is an excitement in the air
typical of every Holiday season.
Lighted town squares, boxes of
ornaments ready to be hung and the
Weihnachtsmärkte here in Germany
remind us daily that Christmas is
coming. This is a great time of year
to celebrate the blessings in our lives
and for spending more time with
family and friends.
It is also an opportunity to reflect on
the past year. And as 2015 comes to
a close, this one-of-a-kind 17-nation
team with its unique NATO AWACS
mission has much to be proud of!
As of this writing, for 2015 you
have…. Flown 5723 total E-3A hours;
participated in 35 Exercises; deployed
51 times to the FOB’s and FOL; fully
met SACEUR total assurance measure
mission requirements for the year
with an exceptional 98% sortie
generation rate; graduated 90 new
E-3A Combat Ready aircrew and 61
new Instructors, and secured longawaited DTOC approval to expand our
simulated training opportunities;
Trucked in 2M liters of aviation
fuel to keep operations on track
during a European Pipeline system
emergency repair; retired aircraft
449 recovering 2300 spare parts, and
supported CNS/ATM modernization
posturing the fleet for the future;
delivered 20 map/ESM updates and
82 ECRs to keep our mission systems
accurate; accomplished more than
1640 flight and occupational health
exams; delivered (and ate) 22,000
flight meals; drove 735,000km on
Component vehicles; hosted a sports
day, a pool party, a haunted house,
a cross-country run, a Carnival, an
International Children’s’ Festival, a
Christmas Market, and of course our
33rd Oktoberfest…where 5,000 meters
of paper and 2,000 meters of string
was used to transform Hanger 2 and
thousands of liters of Reiner & Sohn
Festbier were consumed as part of
this long-standing German tradition.
You did all this while maintaining
an excellent record of safety, and
meeting the SACEUR approved T-Day
target of 1 Nov. An impressive list
across the board!
After six months in Force Command,
I continue to be inspired daily by this
capable, motivated and multinational
team. Every day people within
the Force demonstrate their true
professionalism—whether mission
crew, readying the aircraft, ensuring
our future capabilities or providing
critical base support services—
each person plays a key role in the
professionalism of our Force and
the success of NATO AWACS. We are
as strong in this regard as we have
always been.
As I look forward to 2016, I am
excited for the opportunities that
always accompany change. I’ve
already witnessed the positive impact
of great ideas brought forward by
talented people at all levels of the
organization. Together, with the type
of smart and collaborative problemsolving you demonstrate daily, we
will continue to ensure our readiness
for the mission and responsiveness
to Alliance taskings, whenever and
wherever needed. This is important
because the type of Surveillance,
Battle Management, and Airborne
Command & Control capability you
provide is incredibly important for
operational commanders and will
remain a vital NATO first response
capability for years to come.
So, as we close out this year, let me
say THANK YOU to each of you for
choosing to serve your nation and
this Alliance. Our world is safer, it is
stronger, and it is more free because
of you and the families that support
you. I wish each of you a very happy
and healthy Holiday Season and a
great start to 2016!
Brig. Gen. Dawn Dunlop
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In this context, it is important to note that NATO does not have a working
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principle, working hours are prescribed by the Head of the NATO Body within
the given legal framework. With regard to the MOB Geilenkirchen, the E-3A
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Story and Photos by Staff Sgt.
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An E-3D AWACS and its crew
members landed at NATO Air Base
Geilenkirchen, Germany on Dec. 7,
as part of a liaison visit between
crew members of the E-3D and E-3A
airframes.
The aircraft is based at Royal Air Force
Waddington, where six are operated
by No. 8 Squadron as the UK’s
contribution to the NATO AWACS force.
“We are here primarily to conduct
a liaison visit between the E-3D
Component and the E-3A Component
to share best-working practices and
learn about operations of each other—
every level between the operators
to the ground crew,” said Squadron
Leader Kev Simpson, 8th Squadron
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Sgt. Al Dryer, mission crew member.
“We were in the flight simulator for
at least two hours with our NATO
compadres as they explained how their
system works.”
This visit is vital to missions of both
Components as both aircrafts are
different.
“The E-3D has a legacy platform as the
E-3A has the NATO Midterm upgrade,”
Simpson said.
A legacy platform, also called a
legacy operating system, is no longer
in widespread use or that can be
upgraded by an updated version of
earlier technology.
The NATO Mid-Term Programme
began in 1997 to further improve the
capabilities of the E-3A fleet and put
it into the conditions to manage new
challenges—improving the overall
combat capabilities.
The liaison project started from Brig.
Gen. Dawn Dunlop, Force Commander,
to create integration between the two
components.
Not only are the operating systems
different, but also the aircraft such
as the engine type and air-refuelling
capabilities.
Crew members of the E-3D toured the
flight simulator as part of their visit.
The E-3D is the only aircraft in the
RAF’s inventory capable of air-toair refuelling by both the American
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“This is the first visit of hopefully
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18 December 2015 NATO Skywatch 7
Squadron 3 cases its Colors
Story and Photos by Staff Sgt.
Alexandra M. Longfellow
members would recognize the flag or
Colors of each of their regiments so
they could follow it in battle.
In this case of Flying Squadron Three,
the flag depicts a sharp-eyed eagle
maintaining a firm grip on the world.
The eagle’s wings cover the world’s
northern hemisphere, representing the
Component’s main areas of operations.
The NATO star denotes the squadron is
truly a NATO organization that draws
its members from across the Alliance.
Underneath the eagle, ‘Coniuncti in
opera’ is written, which means ‘We
operate together’.
It was a bittersweet day at NATO Air
Base Geilenkirchen, Germany, as a
deactivation ceremony was held for
Flying Squadron Three.
The squadron officially deactivated
Monday, Dec. 7, 2015 after more than
30 years of service.
When a unit is deactivated and
consigned to history, a “Casing of the
Colors” ceremony is performed. At the
formal ceremony, the history of the
command is read.
Although the squadron has a rich and
unique history, it not only celebrates
its members, but also prides on itself
of acknowledging the family members
who support those acting members. In
1986, the squadron celebrated its first
International Family Day.
“It is sad, but as we all know, this
is one of the consequences of the
Force Review that sees the Operations
Wing reorganized in only three
flying squadrons and that has seen
the flag of Flying Squadron Three
retired on Oct. 27, 2015,” said Col.
Arturo Di Martino, Operations Wing
Commander. “I would like to thank
Lt. Col. Daniel Held [Flying Squadron
Three Commander] for all he has
done during his period of commander
and for having led his squadron in a
difficult moment as it is the closure of
a military unit.”
Every command, brigade, squadron or
flight has a distinctive flag assigned to
that command which normally depicts
some unique aspect of the command.
Held’s last official act as Flying
Squadron Three Commander was
returning the key of the Squadron 3
Building.
This flag is known as the “Colors.” This
tradition originated so that military
“After 30 years, the successful story
comes to an end,” Held said. “All
Flying Squadron Three has
participated in operations and
deployments around the world that
have had a global impact.
insignias will be retired and handed
over to the new to-be-founded
Component museum.”
The commander thanked everyone
who made it happen that Flying
Squadron Three performed constantly
outstanding. He also gave a special
thanks to the ‘last eagles’ who were
responsible for the preparation of the
deactivation ceremony.
During the deactivation ceremony,
members of Squadron Three watched
as Held hands over the guidon to
Di Martino to officially retire the
squadron.
The silver lining—many members that
were assigned to Squadron Three will
remain here, but will be assigned to
one of the two other flying squadrons.
In the end, the last eagle, Zero One,
has left the nest.
8 NATO Skywatch 18 December 2015
• Air National Guard takes media on
an air-refuelling flight
• Major Phase inspection
takes place inside Hangar 1
• COMPTUEX:
NATO AWACS integrates with US Navy
• Exercise Red Flag, Las Vegas, USA
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• Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany,
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• First NATO E-3A to retire.
Aircraft 449 preparation for final flight
• Teamwork at FOB Aktion
during Technical Support Visit
• Anatolian Eagle Exercise, FOB Konya
• Arctic Challenge Exercise, FOL Ørland
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• Turkish community organizes
27th International Children’s Festival
• Dual Change of Command Ceremony
18 December 2015 NATO Skywatch 9
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• Transition Day Ceremony
10 NATO Skywatch 18 December 2015
Squadron gets a name change
Story and Photo by Staff Sgt. Alexandra
M. Longfellow
The Supply Squadron changed
its name on Nov. 1, 2015, to the
Logistics Support Squadron and
hands over their flag to the new-tobe founded museum.
The squadron was the first operational
qualified squadron of the NATO E-3A
Component.
“This is why we [Supply Squadron],
were allowed to carry the big, red “1”
in our unit emblem,” said Lt. Col.
Alfredo Laboy II, former Logistics
Support Squadron commander.
During the most recent Peacetime
Establishment, it was determined the
squadron needed to be renamed.
“This made sense because in addition
to supply, the squadron also supports
the petroleum, oil and lubricants
(POL) and the PAX/cargo movement
functions of the Component,” Laboy
said.
Mr. Graham Sault, Logistics Support
Squadron chief material management
branch, was there to hand off the
squadron flag.
“I have worked in the Supply
Squadron for more than 33 years,”
Sault said. “This is almost as long as
the squadron has been operational at
the Component.”
“I took command of the Supply
Squadron, but when I relinquished
command, the name had changed,”
Laboy said. “But what didn’t change
is how I have been deeply touched,
inspired and motivated by each and
every one of the members I have had
the opportunity to lead.”
Laboy relinquished command to Maj.
Robert Weller on Dec. 4, 2015.
During this time he has seen the
Component’s role continuously
transform and adapt to meet the everchanging threats and challenges to
NATO’s member nations, he adds.
“But in my view, the only thing that
remained constant was the dedication
and professionalism of the Squadron’s
multinational personnel who always
did their utmost to ensure the success
of the mission and I feel very proud
indeed to have been part of that
organization,” Sault said.
For over two years, Laboy had the
opportunity to command the men and
women of the Squadron.
Lt. Col. Alfredo Laboy, II, former Logistics Supply Squadron commander, Mr.
Graham Sault and Maj. Robert Weller, Support Squadron commander, hand off
the Supply Squadron’s flag to Maj. Johannes Glowka.
Logistics Wing supports new commander
Story and Photos by Staff Sgt.
Alexandra M. Longfellow
Maj. Robert Weller assumed
command of the Logistics Support
Squadron from Lt. Col. Alfredo
Laboy, II, during a change of
command ceremony at NATO Air
Base Geilenkirchen, Germany, Dec.
4, 2015.
Col. Frank Samuelson, Logistics
Wing commander, presided over the
ceremony.
“With his extensive logistics
background, Maj. Weller is well
prepared to lead the team as we
transition to the new Logistics
Support Squadron,” Samuelson said.
Weller has been at the Component
for about a year working as a Branch
Chief and Deputy Supply Commander.
He came from the German Air Force
Logistics Command in Siegburg
where he gained valuable deployment
experience working with ISAF in
Afghanistan.
The Major is responsible for four
branches and 15 sections within the
squadron. The squadron provides
the spares, equipment, repair parts,
aircraft fuel and cargo movement
capability to the mission of NATO Air
Base Geilenkirchen, Germany.
“Within the last few months I have
already had a lot of opportunities to
work together with the team in this
unique multinational environment,”
Weller said. “I have had excellent
opportunities to get familiar with several
aspects of the supply business here.”
The new commander expects personnel
from his squadron to bring in their
individual contribution in support to
the squadron efforts, as well as being
open-minded and exercise practical
effectiveness.
With expectations from his people,
he explains they should expect good
leadership and perception, reachable
goals and taking care of their demands
from him, while he is a commander
here.
“With the new Peacetime
Establishment, we will be on a rocky
road,” Weller said. “There will be a few
major hurdles we have to overcome,
but nevertheless, I am also sure that
there will be interesting times and
memorable moments for us.”
Laboy will work temporarily in the
Force Command Headquarters before
heading to Vandenberg, Calif. next
summer for his second command
as the new commander of the 30th
Logistics Readiness Squadron.
18 December 2015 NATO Skywatch 11
Squadron Two welcomes new commander
Story and Photos by Staff Sgt.
Alexandra M. Longfellow
Members of Flying Squadron Two and
from the E-3A Component witnessed
the change of command ceremony of
their squadron, Dec. 2, 2015 at the
Mass Briefing Facility Room.
Col. Arturo Di Martino, Operations
Wing Commander, presided over the
ceremony as Lt. Col. Andrea Franzese
relinquished command of Squadron
Two and Lt. Col. Fernando Raimundo
Martinez assumed command.
“Today is a very important day for
the Lions,” said Di Martino. “Being
a squadron commander is difficult,
even more difficult with 16 different
nations trying to work together as
a team. It can be 16 times more
difficult. Lt. Col. Franzese has done
a fantastic job and I can see Lt. Col.
Raimundo doing just as a good of a job
as him.”
After words from the commanders,
members of the audience witnessed
the passing of the guidon. This
gesture signifies the transition of
command from one commander to
another.
By accepting the guidon, Raimundo
takes full responsibility of Squadron
Two.
After the activation in 1982, the
squadron initially consisted of only 23
crewmembers and support personnel
and now involves approximately 120
personnel.
“I am honoured to be part of such
an amazing team,” said Raimundo.
“Assuming command of Squadron Two
fills me on one hand with honor and
pride, and on the other hand I feel
great responsibility. Commanding a
multinational squadron is certainly
one of the highlights in my
professional and also my flying career,
and I know I have some big shoes
to fill. Commanders are responsible
for their personnel, equipment and
overall mission accomplishment.
However, every individual in a military
organization is responsible for his and
her individual task. The enormous
challenges ahead of us can only be
achieved together with a strong team
effort.”
“Today, it takes more than just a
command approach for people to
follow. Leadership means responsibility
and accountability,” he adds. “I know I
will earn trust, respect and confidence
in my people. Collaboration,
cooperation and communication—the
big C’s, will assist me on the path to
success as a leader. You can expect
nothing but excellence in the coming
years from my side and the personnel
of Squadron Two.”
Turkey Night
Story and photo by Mary Leard
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More than 130 chairs were filled
in support of Turkey’s event last
month, upholding the reputation
of being one of the highest
attending events for International
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of the night, it is easy to see why
coming to the Turkish night is
popular. From the delicious food,
entertainment, raffle baskets
filled with traditional treats,
trinkets, tablecloths from Turkey
and endless dancing, it is always a
night to remember.
Each country is now presenting
menus, along with a list of
ingredients, to let everyone know
what they will be consuming and/
or made aware of any potential
allergies. Turkey’s menu for the
evening consisted of Adana Kebap
with Lavash (Spicy Shish Kebab with
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Members and guests learned about
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Second German Christmas Market
The German National Support
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With the friendly support of MWA
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base personnel.
Photo by Maj. Robert Weller
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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
19 Dec: Schinnen organized trip to EURO Disney’s Enchanted Christmas
A Christmas parade with festive floats, giant Christmas tree lights, special
fireworks, lights and water show. Roundtrip motor coach transportation; Euro
Disney Parks Hopper Ticket. $139 Adults. $135 Children 3-11. $79 Children 0-2. For more information, call Schinnen Trips & Tours. Commerical (0031) (0)46443-7560 or email usarmy.schinnen.imcom-europe.list.schinnen-fc@mail.mil
22 Dec: LEGO Club at the JFC Brunssum Library
1500 – 1700 hrs for Ages 4-12. Come make friends and become Master Builders!
13 Jan: IYA Swimming for Beginner and Advanced
Beginners start at the Hallenbad in Heinsberg on Wednesdays, 1800-1900. Our
certified instructors speak English and German, and work with the children in
small groups. Cost for 10 lessons is €75, pay only €55 with your valid MWA Card.
Registration at the IYA Office, 0049 2451 63 4955.
18 Jan: Badminton Tournament
1100 – 1400 hrs, The Cube (Old Gym). Deadline Registration: 15 Jan
Register by contacting the Sports Department: Email ofc-bpws@e3a.nato.int or
call ext. 4946
Starts on 21 Jan: 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 21 January. Classes are held at the IYA on
Thursdays, 1500 – 1630, under the experienced and certified instruction of
Manuela Beck. Cost is € 45 for an eight-week course. Registration and further
information at the IYA Office in Bldg 95, x 4955 or 0049 2451 63 4955.
Starting the week of 25 Jan: Volkshochschule Language Courses on NATO Air
Base Geilenkirchen are starting the week of 25 Jan. Volkshochschule is the
official German College for Adults. Classes are held in Bldg. 141. The basic price
for intensive courses (twice a week) is € 117 for 30 mornings/evenings. The
basic price for standard courses (once a week) is € 59 for 15 mornings. Fees
apply to courses with 10 or more participants. If between 6 and 9 students wish
to participate in a course, it may be held for a higher fee per person. For further
information, call ext. 4955 or 0049 2451 63 4955. The following courses are
offered:
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Mon & Wed, 0900 - 1030, instructor: Meral Alkan-Oncu, Room 109
A1.2 - Advanced Beginners, Schritte plus 2
Tue & Thu, 0900 - 1030, instructor: Meral Alkan-Oncu, Room 109
Mon & Wed, 1900 - 2030, instructor: Tanja Rzeppa, Room 118
A2.1 – Pre-Intermediate, Schritte plus 3
Tue & Thu, 1030 - 1200, instructor: Meral Alkan-Oncu, Room 109
Mon & Wed, 1730 - 1900, instructor: Tanja Rzeppa, Room 118
ENGLISH:
Instructor: Sonja Kolacz-Prather, Room 118
A1.1 - Beginners: Tue, 0915, New English File Beginner 1
A2.1 - Pre-Intermediate: Tue, 1045, New English File Pre-Intermediate
25 Jan: Squash Tournament (4 weeks’ Tournament)
Squash Court at the Sportsdome (New Gym). Deadline Registration: 20 Jan
Register by contacting the Sports Department: Email ofc-bpws@e3a.nato.int or
call ext. 4946
27 Jan: Basketball Tournament
1615 – 1800 hrs, Sportsdome (New Gym). Deadline Registration: 25 Jan
Register by contacting the Sports Department: Email ofc-bpws@e3a.nato.int or
call ext. 4946
29 Jan: Robert Burns Night
Experience a traditional Scottish “Burns Supper” with entertainment
throughout the evening at 1900 hrs: Aperitif; 1930 hrs: Dinner. Ticket Price: €32 for MWA Card Holders (€42 for Non-MWA Card Holders). Tickets include
dinner, half a bottle of wine or whiskey during dinner. Tickets on sale at the
E-3A Club as of 16 December 2015. “Och aye the Noo” IYA Music Lessons - piano, trumpet and vocals - under the experienced and
certified instruction of Mrs. Hilde Ubben, Conservatorium Maastricht: lessons
are one-on-one, in English or German. Cost is € 20 for 45 minutes. One trial
lesson available. Further information at x 4955 or contact Hilde Ubben at 0031
683773384, hildedirigent@hotmail.nl.
Christmas spirit at Nikolausmarkt Geilenkirchen
Story by Lynn Kühl
Photo by Maj. Johannes Glowka
Christmas music, candlelight, stands
displaying hand-crafted jewelry,
decoration, art and fashion, along with
the smell of Glühwein…in Germany,
Christmas markets are an integral part
of the pre-Christmas time.
At this year’s Nikolausmarkt in
Geilenkirchen, NATO Air Base
Geilenkirchen was represented by the
German NCO society, the Deutsche
Unteroffizier Kameradschaft (DUK).
On Nov 27 – 29, 2015, the DUK had
their own stand at the Nikolausmarkt
where they sold pea soup, Glühwein,
egg nog, hot chocolate and the
especially popular Canadian drink
“Moose Milk”. On all three days, 17
people, consisting of former and
active soldiers, as well as civilian
employees of the NATO Airborne Early
Warning & Control Force, voluntarily
helped at the stand to sell food and
drinks, as well as to give paper model
E-3As and “Wolly Mollys” to children.
The revenues will be donated to the
charity aims of the DUK.
“On behalf of the DUK, I would like
to thank NATEX, the Public Affairs
Office, and Metzgerei & Partyservice
Plum in Teveren, who sponsored this
event. A big thanks also goes out
to everyone involved for their great
support and helpfulness”, said Master
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