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Volume 23, No. 13 NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen 27 juli 2007
Text and photo Heidi Soerensen
Summer fi nally hit us in the weekend of 14 and 15 July, which
is something most of us have been waiting a long time for. But
where do you go to swim and cool off when you are located in the
middle of Northern Europe?
The base pool is a good answer. The pool on base is a nice and
family friendly place to spend a warm
summer day. In addition to the main pool area, it also offers a
closed area with a small playground, trees that can provide a
much-needed break in the shade and a children’s pool with a
slide.
“We make good use of the pool. I lap swim during the week and my
family enjoys it on weekends,” says Major Gary Gualano, Deputy
Financial Controller for the E-3A Component. “My daughter loves
it. She’d stay in the water until her skin fell off if we let
her.”
The pool is open daily from 1100 until 1900. The entrance fee is
1,50 euro. There is free admission for children ages 6 and under.
Workdays from 1100 to 1300 the pool is reserved for working
Component members and lap swimming. No entrance fee is required
during that time frame.
The construction of the pool dates back to the fi fties, when
the British Royal Air Force originally built the base. That is why
the measurements are a little ‘strange’; instead of the ‘normal’
European length of 25 metres, the base pool is 31.20 metres long,
which equals 100 feet. So that is the reason why your lap swimming
may be a little harder here.
Pool time!
Children play and get to know each other despite different
nationalities.
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Volume 23, No. 13 27 July 2007
27 July 2007 NATO Skywatch 3
Presided by E-3A Component Commander Brig. Gen. Stephen D.
Schmidt, Lt. Col. Petros Papanakos assumed command over Forward
Operating Base (FOB) Aktion during a ceremony on 19 July.
His predecessor, Col. Charilaos Lamprou, served 3 years as FOB
Aktion’s commander in which time the E3A’s fl ew missions out of
FOB Aktion in support of the Athens Olympic Games and
Para-Olympics. The last 1.5 years the FOB has undergone a major
reconstruction effort.
Col. Papanakos new FOB Aktion Commander
Dr. Ingo Wolf fl ies with Sqn 3After the unveiling of the 25th
Anniversary painted tail
#443 by Dr. Ingo Wolf, Minister of the Interior North
Rhine-Westphalia, received an invitation to fl y a mission with an
E-3A.
Wolf was welcomed on Thursday, 19 July by Base Support Wing
Commander Col. Reinhard Mack and fl ew with Squadron 3 a sortie.
During the 8-hours fl ight he received information and explanation
from the crew. Also, using seat 5, he got the opportunity to
experience the take-off and landing out of the cockpit.
Photo Andrea Hohenforst
Just before take-off Dr. Ingo Wolf (second from right) poses in
front of the aircraft stairs with (from left to right) Maj. Stephan
Becker (tactical director), Col. Reinhard Mack, and Lt. Col. Hans
Grunwald (Sqn 3 Commander).
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Terry Fox campaign 2007
Terry ran 42 kilometres every day for cancer research By Capt.
Dan Rueger
Terry Fox of British Columbia, Canada, was 18 years old when he
was diagnosed with osteogenic sarcoma (bone cancer). His right leg
was amputated 15 cm above the knee. While in hospital, Terry was so
moved by the suffering of cancer patients that he decided to run
across Canada, more than 8,500 km from the Atlantic Ocean to the
Pacifi c Ocean, to raise money for cancer research. He called his
journey the ‘Marathon of Hope’.
With little fanfare, Terry began his run 12 April 1980 on
Canada’s east coast. Although it was diffi cult to garner attention
in the beginning enthusiasm grew and the money collected along his
route began to mount. He ran 42 km every day (the distance of a
marathon) through Atlantic Canada, Quebec and Ontario. On 1
September 1980, after 143 consecutive running days and 5,373 km,
Terry was forced to end his run when the primary cancer spread to
his lungs. Terry died on 28 June 1981 at 22 years of age. Terry was
gone, but his legacy was just the beginning.
The Terry Fox Foundation continues to share the story of Terry
Fox and raises money for cancer research. People around the world
learn about Terry, that their lives might be enriched by his
example and that they might derive inspiration from his courage. In
Canada, over 1000 communities and 4800 schools hold a Terry Fox Run
annually. Internationally, more than 50 countries organize their
own Terry Fox Run. Last Year €13,750 was raised in the
Geilenkirchen area and the money went to the German Cancer Help
Foundation (Deutsche Krebshilfe e. V.).
This year’s ‘Terry Fox Campaign’ begins early in August, with
donation jars at all the NATEX outlets. Additionally, the campaign
consists of three events, the fi rst being the Terry Fox Charity
Car Wash, which is being held on Friday, 3 August and Saturday, 4
August at the Motor Pool on the NATO Airbase. The NATO Component
will see a gang of energetic and enthusiastic campaigners
participating in the Terry Fox 24hr Challenge starting at 1300 on
Saturday, 25 August. If you would like to register a team or
sponsor one of the teams running in this relay, contact Capt. Serge
Palin at ext. 4423 or Capt. Ken Cheeseman at ext. 3560.
The campaign will culminate with the Annual Terry Fox Family Fun
Run, which will be held on Sunday, 23 September, at the Terry Fox
Halle on the Selfkant Kaserne in Niederheid. If you have any
questions about this year’s Terry Fox Campaign, feel free to
contact the Committee Chairman, Capt. Ken Cheeseman at ext.
3560.
The world is closer than ever to fi nding cures for cancer, and
with your continued participation and support, we will succeed.
This year, make it a point to come out and participate. Nationality
does not matter. Everyone understands the cause. All proceeds go to
German Cancer Society (Deutsche Krebshilfe). So... bring your
family and friends, a will to succeed like Terry’s, and remember,
Terry ran 42 kilometres every day for cancer research. His single
dream has brought a world of hope?
Applications are invited for the following posts:
Senior Technician (Electrics/ECS), AGK LAT 3170, 3200 and 3130,
Advertisement Numbers 07027-07029, NATO Grade B-4, assigned to the
Electrical & Environmental Systems Section, Aircraft Systems
Branch, Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Logistics Wing. Subject
posts are vacant since/will become vacant on 1 April 2007, 1
December
2007 and 1 January 2008.
Closing date: 21 August 2007.
For further details, please visit the Component Information
Portal (WISE) under Headquarters, PEC, Recruitment/Services Section
or review the advertisement posted in Building 8.
Note: Only applications of qualifi ed personnel will be
considered.
Vacancy Announcement
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4 NATO Skywatch 27 July 2007
By SMSgt. Johan Hijmenberg
‘Forbidden to make photos’, says a warning sign at the main gate
of the E-3A Component. It’s surely not the only place on earth
where it isn’t allowed, even when there are no warning signs.
Something that Mr. Jos Lafl eur, Logistics Wing Bench Stock,
noticed at the Rwanda and Congo border. Instead of being
investigated by the International Military Police he received
handcuffs from the Rwanda border police. Together with his wife
Miranda he recently spent two weeks in Africa. I met Miranda in the
Frisbee Club. With passion and motivation she talks about the
humanitarian help needed for Africa.
Here is her story:
“We wanted to cross the border to pick up supplies from two
containers in Congo that we sent earlier from Europe. Jos made a
photo from an old bridge above the river that divides the two
countries. Probably that wasn’t allowed. Fortunately, he was only
kept in a secure unit for a couple of hours. As time became short
we couldn’t manage to reach the containers. Perhaps that was our
luck too, because later we heard that tens of people, of all
origins, were killed that day in that region.
“The fi rst time that we travelled to Africa was two years ago
when we went to the province of Bwindi, in Uganda. The poverty that
we saw was so enormous that I decided to help. I collected all kind
of items, mostly for a school in the southeast of the
country. Then I found sponsors who donated all kind of goods
needed by the young students in Bwindi. I also received donations
via an article in the NATO Skywatch; donations such as books,
school materials and clothes. The hardest thing is to get the
donated items shipped. Besides being very expensive, it’s also an
impossible task to do by yourself. I’m so grateful for all the
support and help that I received the last year.
“I approached several authorities and organizations for help to
transport the goods. In the end I received a positive response from
‘Wir für Ruanda’ (We for Rwanda - WfR). I was able to use space in
one of their containers to send the four pallets of goods to
Africa. One thing that I learned in the last year is that you can’t
do it without support from an organization.
“That’s why I joined WfR, which was established in 1994 by Dr.
Bernd
Bierbaum. WfR has supported projects such as the Nurses of the
Institution St. Bonifatius, who worked in the refugee camps near
Goma to provide all kinds of humanitarian goods. Later, other WfR
projects were organized to help the people get their faith back and
become active again, e.g. to renovate and install schools and
hospitals by themselves. Also WfR supported small projects for
women and widows and shipped aid goods and medicine. But the
organization has also completed big projects, like the complete
renovation of the Mweso hospital, Uganda.
“My husband and I are WfR volunteers now. Earlier this year we
spent two weeks in Rwanda. Every volunteer does that on his own
expense. I helped in a hospital for handicapped children and Jos
helped out in the local area by making house repairs, such as door
locks and electricity and everything in between.
“The newest project of WfR is Amizero Y’Ubuzima (Hope for Life).
Near the city of Butare WfR bought a big piece of land. In the next
coming years a new centre for physical and mental handicapped
children will be established. Previous experience has shown that
those kind of children usually get placed in areas without any
medical care. The intention of WfR is to provide treatment for
those children as well as care for their well being. Besides the
manufacturing of the needed buildings a main focus will also be the
training of local nurses. Also, when needed, people will receive
training in Germany. With the planning and establishing of the
project, everything will be done in cohesion with the country’s
environmental harmony.
“Of course, this project costs quite an amount of money. Also,
with urgency, we need towels and bedclothes. That’s why every year
we organize events to inform the public about Africa and WfR.
“On Friday, 3 August (from 1930 to 2300) and Saturday, 4 August
(from
1000 to 2300) and Sunday, 5 August (from 1000 to 1800) we have
our ‘Congo Days’. Beside lectures from scientists and experts also
music, dance, games and children attractions will fi ll the day. Of
course food and drinks will be available also. This all will be
offered in Heinsberg-Oberbruch at Haupt- und Realschule Park
19.
“I still have contact with the school in Bwindi. The goods that
I sent to them have to be brought from the containers in Congo by
hand luggage. That takes quite some time. For the moment the
situation there is too dangerous to visit Bwindi. But in future
when it’s possible, I’ll visit them because my heart is with
them.”
Editor’s note: If you want to support Miranda Lafl eur/We for
Rwanda with aid help for Africa you can contact her on 02456 501068
or email jos.lafl [email protected]
‘My heart is with them’
‘Congo Days’3, 4 & 5 August
Heinsberg-Oberbruch
Mrs. Miranda Lafl eur surrounded by children who protects her
from the falling rain.
In a combined effort the kitchen for the school at Butare is
build.
Photos courtesy Jos and Miranda Lafl eur
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6 NATO Skywatch 27 July 2007
By Heidi Soerensen
In this issue of NATO Skywatch, we will continue to look back at
the Component’s history by publishing another original article from
the past.
This particular front-page is from the 25 March, 1994 issue and
displays a letter of appreciation sent from Gen. George A. Joulwan,
Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR) to, at that time, the
Component Commander Brig. Gen. Friedrich-W. Ehmann. The letter
highlights one particular mission that was fl own on the morning of
28 February 1994, which was described as a challenging and yet very
successful mission.
With this story, we hope to provide some historical knowledge of
the most comprehensive operation in the Component’s past: the
operations in the former Yugoslavia. After the political decision
was made and the E-3A Component were called upon, the fi rst
mission supporting the United Nations peacekeeping efforts in the
former Republic of Yugoslavia (FRY) took place on 16 July 1992. At
that time nobody could have envisioned the Component’s degree or
length of involvement in that confl ict.
Nineteen months later on Monday, 28 February 1994, the E-3A on
station reported an unidentifi ed contact in the United Nations
No-Fly zone over Bosnia-Herzegovina.
The E-3A ordered two NATO Deny Flight fi ghters to make a visual
identifi cation and the fi ghters reported back: six Serbian
Galebs. In accordance with standing procedures, warnings were
issued to the violators to land or exit the UN No-Fly zone
immediately. The Galebs did not respond and the NATO fi ghter
watched the Galebs as they did bombing manoeuvres followed by
explosions on the ground. The NATO fi ghters vectored by the E-3A
on station were cleared to fi re their missiles, four out of the
six Galebs were engaged and the two remaining exited the UN No-Fly
Zone.
”Violations of the No-Fly Zone like we saw today will simply not
be tolerated…..”, said Admiral Mike Boorda, Commander In Chief
Allied Forces Southern Europe (CINSOUTH) during a press conference
in Naples, Italy on 28 February 1994.
The Component’s involvement continued for 12 years until the
last mission was fl own in December 2004. During that period the
E-3A orchestrated hundreds of combat aircraft in and out of the war
zone, directed pilots to dozens of air to air refuelling tankers
and monitored enemy radar by conducting around the clock fl ying
with constant deployments. The crewmembers had a continuously heavy
workload with missions that lasted anywhere from 12 to 15 hours.
They often had to take over missions from other E-3As unable to fl
y for various reasons, which suddenly put them in charge of a
mission they were not previously prepared for.
This required the crews to take control of the situation and
quickly build up their situational awareness while the fi ghters
and strikers were checking in on their frequency just before
entering enemy territory. Despite these diffi cult and demanding
circumstances, Component crewmembers met the challenge head on and
did an outstanding job by all accounts.
Captain Holger Kinzlin has been a weapons controller for more
than 21 years and has a total of 1256 missions behind him,
including 505 from the confl ict in the FRY. Looking back he says,
“The years of fl ying for the confl ict in FRY were very busy for
us and our families, but the effort and spirit of all crews were
extremely high.”
If you browse through the old articles about the operations in
FRY you will fi nd one thing in common; lots of praise and
appreciative statements about the professionalism and high standard
of performance displayed by the Component.
“Without AWACS, the NATO deployment would not have been
possible. As a commander, I was very proud of how we performed and
fulfi lled our task,” said Component Commander Brig. Gen.
Klaus-Peter Stieglitz in August 1999.
Over the next coming weeks, we will continue to publish a series
of original articles, and we hope you will look forward to looking
back at the Component’s past.
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The IDH, Offi cers’, Frisbee and Sentry Clubs are now on the
BASS LAN System. Menu information is under Public Folders/Base
Support Wing/Services Squadron/Clubs or IDH. Also, check out the
Services Squadron web page for programme information and upcoming
events.
E-3A Component Clubs Sunday brunch will alternate
between Offi cers’/Frisbee Clubs. Members from both clubs are
eligible to attend. Brunch prices members €10.70; guests €13;
children 4-12 years half price. Reservations should be made NLT
1200 on the Friday before. Club cards are required. For additional
information, please contact the Offi cers’ Club, ext. 4990, or the
Frisbee Club, ext. 4994.
5 Offi cers’ Club family brunch. Frisbee Club closed.
12 No brunch.19 Offi cers’ Club family brunch.
Frisbee Club closed.26 Frisbee Club brunch. Offi cers’
Club closed. Offi cers’ Club (SWPO/4990) Operating hours bar
Monday-Friday 1100-2100; restaurant Monday-Friday 1130-1330,
Sunday 1100-1400 (alternating with the Frisbee Club). Reservations
are required for Sunday brunch by 1200 on the Friday before. Club
cards required when using the Frisbee Club (ext. 4994).
Lunch at the Offi cers’ Club: Monday through Thursday A la Carte
menu served; Monday and Wednesday a vegetarian special also
available; Friday Buffet Style Lunch.
Throughout the month membership appreciation. One time each
month for each Offi cer’s Club member, buy one drink of your choice
and get an equivalent drink of your choice free of charge. Club
cards required.
Tuesdays 1700-1800 Happy Hour, free snacks available; Fridays
1430-1700 Happy Hour, free snacks available.
Specials: From 20 to 23 August Italian specialties during
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Special Notes: The Offi cers’ Club has rooms available for your
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Make your reservations now.
For members living on base – if you like to watch TV and/or have
a drink during the
weekends while the club is closed – collect the key for the Offi
cers’ Club Casual Bar at the Pass/Visitors’ Offi ce, Main Gate.
Offi cers’ Club Participation in Frisbee Club Events: During
Frisbee Club opening hours, Offi cers’ Club members are eligible to
utilize the Frisbee Club for breakfast, dinner and Sunday brunch
(on an alternating basis between the Frisbee and Offi cers’ Clubs).
Club cards required when Offi cers’ Club members are using the
Frisbee Club.
Cancellations for Offi cers’ Club events will be accepted up to
two days prior to the event on ext. 4990. After this time, a
cancellation fee of €5 per person must be charged for non-excused
absences.
Visit the Offi cers’ Club Web Page on the Component Information
Portal, through Base Support Wing, Services Squadron, Clubs, for
the latest information.
The Offi cers’ Club Staff and Management wish all members and
their families a nice and sunny holiday!
Frisbee Club (SWPN/4994) Make a reservation today at
the Frisbee Grill and enjoy the cosy atmosphere and good food.
Remember - the Frisbee Club is open for breakfast and dinner to all
Frisbee and Offi cers’ Club members (club cards required).
Every Monday night Country Line Dance, at 1930.
Every Monday-Thursday Happy Hour from 1700 until 1800; every
Friday Happy Hour from 1430 until 1900 (including snacks at
1700).
Every Monday and Friday steak night (normal restaurant times),
steak dinner only, reservations required.
Every Friday at lunchtime BBQ on the Terrace.
During the summer holiday season, special summer card lunch and
dinner.
7 Skat, Main Bar 1800 10 Country Night, Band South
Mountain, 1900-0100, free entry, All Component members invited.
Hamburger, Hot Dog and Chili Buffet. Restaurant closed, no steak
night.
Sentry Club (SWPJ/4997) In addition to the daily
special, the Sentry Club will also offer a weekend special which
will include a soup or dessert as well as the main course. The
weekend special will be advertised in the Sentry Club and also on
the Component information web page.
Last Pizza order at 1930, Monday-Friday; a variety of new pizzas
is available now, i.e. Pizza ‘Gyros’, Pizza ‘Calzone’ and Pizza
‘Spinach’). We also will add some new toppings. As soon as the
preparations are fi nished, the details will be advertised on our
Component information web page. We will also offer little rolls
made from pizza dough with herb butter or garlic mayonnaise.
Take advantage of our new Salad Bar. Various types of freshly
prepared salads available at a reasonable price.
Do you need support for conferences or meetings? The Sentry Club
can assist with coffee, soft drinks, half rolls or freshly prepared
muffi ns. For more information, please contact the Sentry Club
management. Need supplies for a party? The Sentry Club is your stop
for Warsteiner Beer in 30 ltr and 50 ltr containers, various soft
drinks in 1 ltr bottles and tables, benches and other items to help
in organising your party. Please be sure to order in advance as
certain items (e.g. tables, benches, beer wagons, etc.) must be
ordered from the supplier.
Nice new items have arrived. Also, many 25th anniversary
articles for sale. Good quality red or white wine with 25th
anniversary logo. Additional information on any of the above can be
obtained from the Sentry Club Manager, ext. 4996.
Sports Department (SWPT/4946) Opening Hours: New Gym, Monday
through
Thursday 0600-2100, Friday 0600-1900, Saturday 1000-1400, Sunday
closed.
Swimming Pool, every day from 1100-1900.
Sauna, mixed Monday-Wednesday- Friday 1100-
1330, Thursday 1530-2030; Men only, Tuesday 1530-2030; Ladies
only, Wednesday 1530-2030; Sun beds, 24 hour operation all
week.
Closure of pool
Due to private functions
the base pool will be closed on Saturday, 11 August and
Saturday, 18 August.
International Library (SWPL/4956) The operating hours are
1100-1500, Monday through Friday.
Come and visit your International Library at Bldg 96 and browse
our wide selection of New York Times Bestsellers or check out one
of our DVDs. We have over 200 of them. Relax and enjoy the nice
atmosphere while browsing through the daily Stars and Stripes or
one of our many magazine titles, including People, Cosmopolitan,
Business Week and Travel & Leisure.
Looking for new music? Check out one of our more than 300 CDs on
hand. Movie night tonight? Check out our DVD selection. Taking a
road trip? Check out our large selection of audio books on CD &
cassette. New selection of Audio Books has arrived - take them to
the beach, take them on a plane, take them in the car, take them
everywhere!
Also, 21 July was the release date of ‘Harry Potter and the
Deathly Hallows’. The library received two copies. So come and put
down your name for reservation. First Come, First Serve.
We are pleased to offer our ‘retired’ videocassettes to you for
sale at the reduced price of €0,50.
International Pre-School (SWPS/4957)6-28 Summer break.29 Start
of school year
2007/2008. There are still spaces available
for our afternoon class. Registration at the School’s offi ce or
call ext. 4957 for more information.
Thrift Shop (SWPG/4919) Tuesdays + Thursdays
operating hours 1000-1400.
MWA INFORMATIONAugust
Soccer IYA Soccer for international boys and girls born between
1993 and 2004 is coming up. Children and teenagers of all
nationalities are invited to learn and play this sport together
in
our international community. The season - full of fun fi lled
and exciting games and tournaments - will run from the beginning of
September to the beginning of
November. Registration from 1 to 31 August. Fee for the season
is €25 per player. Wanted volunteer coaches and assistant
coaches.
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