Volume 23, No. 8 NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen 20 April 2007

Next NATO Skywatch:4 May

Submissions due by:23 April

Also in this issue:Aviation inspires career maintainerSee page 4.

Larry Fitzgeraldto visit ComponentSee page 6.

By Lt. Col. Michael P. KleimanChief, Public Information Office

Show time for the E-3AComponent occurs 7-18 May, as approximately 80 evaluatorsserving with CC-Air HQ RAMSTEIN– TACEVAL Division, Ramstein AirBase, Germany, will appraise theorganization’s operationalreadiness.

During the 12-day period, evaluators

will employprescribed criteria

from the SHAPE TacticalEvaluation Manual (STEM) to

assess the organization’s capability as a tactical air unit and the requiredmilitary combat readiness.

“The E-3A Component’s trainingcycle for TACEVAL began with MagicViking in January 2007 and then Magic Venture two months later. Ourorganization’s preparations for theevent are still going on,” said Lt. Col.Wolfgang Hartung, Tactical Director,Squadron 2, Operations Wing, and unitTACEVAL manager. “The Componentearned a satisfactory rating during the

last operational evaluation in April2004, but believe the organization can,and will improve, from the previousappraisal.”

Phase I of the TACEVAL transpires at the NATO Air Base, Geilenkirchen, 7-12 May, and consists of simulatorassessments and knowledge testingperformed by four aircrewsrepresenting all three Componentflight squadrons, as well as live firefighting and live firing involving 75selected organizational team members.

Prior to the start of TACEVAL, theunit will conduct its preparation stagefrom 2-4 May. In addition, during the initial TACEVAL phase, theComponent’s lead team departs the installation on 9 May for theorganization’s forward operating base in Trapani, Italy, to initiate theOperation Command Center, whichwill be the focus of the event’s secondphase. Two days later, the rest of 200plus unit personnel will arrive at thedeployed location.

Kickoff of TACEVAL’s second portionis planned for the evening of May 14,and for the following three days,

approximately 80 evaluators willreview the Component’s performancein an integrated scenario involvingoperations, logistics, and forceprotection. During this timeframe atGeilenkirchen, a battle staff will beformed and manned around the clockto monitor Phase II activities. TACEVALwill end on May 17, and the officialevent outbrief, attended by E-3AComponent Commander Brig. Gen.Stephen D. Schmidt, occurs the nextday in Trapani. Finally, almost 300organizational personnel will return to Geilenkirchen via four Trainer Cargo Aircraft flights also on May 18.

For the Component’s TACEVALleader, who has served previously with CC-Air HQ IZMIR- TacticalDivision, the required appraisalmeasures performance of one’sstandard duties, no more and no less.

“I expect we will make it. For me, it is important that we do our job inaccordance with E-3A Component,Force Command, and NATOregulations, and if we fulfill that, we should come close to an excellentevaluation,” said Lt. Col. Hartung.

Organization’s #1 priority:excel in TACEVAL

Welcome Home Aircraft #443!After spending several months at Alenia Aeronavali, Venice, Italy, for

maintenance and 25th anniversary artwork, aircraft #443 arrived back inGeilenkirchen on 12 April, 1630. Over 200 Component team membersparticipated in the plane’s homecoming. The official unveiling of the 25th anniversary-painted airplane occurs later this month, and will involvemedia coverage.

Photos by A. Hohenforst

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Information TechnologyWing

by Mr. @ndy BischoffRisk Management,

Information Technology Wing

☎Call extension 3355 for assistance

Communications Centre/Call CentreSince 1981, the E-3A Component has

been supported by the Teletype Centreand Switchboard, manned around theclock, seven days a week.

What does this mean for you?The switchboard is capable of

connecting you to…• all public telephone lines • military networks

Of course there have to beexceptions. Special phone numbers like ➜ 0180…..➜ 0137…..➜ 0900…..are not available. Those are high-charged numbers.

These two offices started their“careers” separately, but combined in1991 to become the CommunicationCentre. The main task of this facilitystill exists, processing incoming andoutgoing formal military messages andphone calls. The technique, however,has changed enormously, from aTeletype Centre where you could easilyfall over punched tapes to a modernoffice connected to NATO computersystems (Air Information Flow Systemand Integrated Command and Controlfor Air Operations), and to a

contemporary switchboard workingwith state of the art equipment. Inorder to provide exceptional customersupport, the Communications Centrehas evolved into a Call Centreperforming, among others, thefollowing additional duties:

If your PC is downHow do you log an inquiry into the

base information tracking system(BITS) request to get it fixed? ☎ 3355

Fault reportingFacing any fault (heating, electricity,

water, automated data processing(ADP)(PC), telephone failure etc.), you can contact the Call Centre forassistance 24/7. ☎ 3355

Password ResetIn case you need a reset of your

NATO Restricted-Land Area Network(BASS) password after duty hours, youcan contact the Call Centre for support,☎ 3355.

Component Cell PhonesWhenever you go TDY, you can make

use of one of the Component’s mobilephones, which can be reserved via aBITS request (or call the Call Centre forassistance) and picked up at the CallCentre 24/7.

Component Fax ServiceYou can use the Call Centre’s services

to send a fax message “ON-LINE.” Thefax form can be found on the WISE(Intranet) page under useful links. Anincoming fax addressed to you will bedelivered into your BASS inbox.

Large File TransferYou can also employ the Call Centre

to transfer files from NR-LAN to NATOSECRET-Land Area Network (CBASS)and vice versa to a maximumclassification of NATO RESTRICTED.

In the near future, the Call Centrewill assume additional tasks by

performing first level ADP. Any ADPproblems can be reported to the CallCentre, who will provide the initialsupport to solve the difficulty, and ifnot resolved, will refer your fault to thecorrect office(s).

Thus, by performing such iterativesteps, the Call Centre will finally evolveinto a full-service desk.

But already at the moment - as youmay have realized - the Call Centre isyour best partner for making use ofdifferent means of communicationssystems, 24 hours per day, 365 days ayear, and always at your service nowvia ☎ 3355… and will be in the future.

Photo by Mr. @ndy Bischoff

VacancyApplications are invited for the

following post:

Chief fireman/shiftleader, AGK SAF0040, Advertisement Number 07005,

NATO Grade C-6, assigned to theFire/Crash/Rescue Branch, AirfieldServices Squadron,

Base Support Wing. This post is due to be filled as soon as possible.

Closing date: 23 Apr 2007.

For further details, please visit the Component Information Portal(WISE) under Headquarters, PEC,Recruitment/Services Section orreview the advertisement posted in Building 8.

Note: Only applications of qualifiedpersonnel will be considered.

German military personnel and civilservants must send their applicationforms through BMVg, PSZ II 7 inaccordance with ZDv 14/5).

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NATO Skywatch is an authorized, unofficialcommercial enterprise newspaper published under exclusive written agreement with the NAEW & CF E-3A Component by Pollaert Mediacenter,Postbus 1234, 6040 KE Roermond, +31 (475) 370 280. Opinions expressed by contributors are their

own and do not necessarily reflect the official views of, or endorsement by, the North Atlantic TreatyOrganization. The appearance of advertising in this publication, including inserts or supplements, doesnot constitute an endorsement by NATO of the products or services advertised. Submissions are dueseven days before publication and may be edited for style and space. Send articles and classifiedadvertisements to the NAEWF E-3A Component Public Information Office (PIO), Postfach 433007, D-52511 Geilenkirchen, or base distribution Mail Stop 33. Call PIO at (02451) 632480 or fax (02451)7936 or e-mail pio@e3a.nato.int.For paid advertisements call Hub Durlinger Media at +31 (46) 452-9292 or fax +31 (46) 452-9285.

Articles may be reproduced after permission has been obtained from the editor, provided mentionis made of NATO Skywatch.

CommanderBrig. Gen. Stephen D. Schmidt

Chief, Public Information OfficeLt. Col. Michael P. Kleiman

EditorSMSgt. Johan Hijmenberg

Mrs. Petra von Schwerin-BodeVolume 23, No. 8 20 April 2007

Happily N’EverAfter (PG)Sat 21 Apr 07, 1330Sigourney Weaver,Sarah Michelle Gellar

Because I Said So(PG-13)Sat 21 Apr 07, 1600Diane Keaton,Mandy Moore

The Messengers(PG-13)Sat 21 Apr 07, 1900Kristen Stewart, Dylan McDermott

Letters from IwoJima (R)Fri 27 Apr 07, 1930Ken Watanabe,Kazunari Ninomiya

Norbit (PG) Sat 28 Apr 07, 1600Eddie Murphy,Thandie Newton

Breach (PG-13) Sat 28 Apr 07, 1900Justin Timberlake,Bruce Willis

The theatre is located in Building #406, JFC HQ Brunssum, the Netherlands. Doors open 30 minutes prior to film start. Admission for adults

is €4 and for children (11 and under) is €2.

Photo by A1C Florian Hüftle

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A historical journey through the E-3A Component’s past

By Heidi SoerensenPublic Information Office

Last week, the Public InformationOffice reviewed a large stack of oldeditions of NATO Skywatch, whichhad accumulated over the last 21plus years in the section’s archives.To our delight, the find turned outto be a complete collection, startingwith the first issue dated 31 May

1985. This nostalgic compilationconsists of 300 newspapers andmore than 2,500 pages, with someyellowed by age.

These archived documents serveas a goldmine for examining theComponent’s history. Articlespublished in the past discussedvarious nations joining theorganization, commanders coming

and going, buildings being erectedon empty sites, stores opening andcountless numbers of other specialevents. A thousand differentpictures show how the faces of theE-3A Component may have changedthrough the years, but all the storiesfrom yesterday express the samepurpose as today: pride in beingpart of the worlds only integratedmulti-national flying unit!

With this issue of NATO Skywatch,we begin a countdown to the 25thAnniversary events on 16-17 June by publishing a series of originalarticles, starting with the very firstCommander’s Corner by Brig. Gen.Hugh L. Cox from the inauguralissue.

Over the coming weeks, we hope you enjoy looking back at the Component’s heritage.

By Lt. Col. Michael P. KleimanChief, Public Information Office

Like the E3-A Component heserves, Peter Bakker is alsocelebrating a 25th anniversary this year as a maintenance team member at the NATOGeilenkirchen Air Base, but hispassion to work with aircraftbegan during his formative yearsin Naarden, the Netherlands.

Following graduation from highschool, Bakker joined KLM for twoyears of airplane mechanic training at Schiphol Airport, Amsterdam, the Netherlands, and during thattimeframe, he serviced Boeing 747sand McDonnell-Douglas DC-10s.

His employment with the Dutchairline, however, stopped for 18months due to being drafted into themilitary. While in uniform, Bakkersharpened his aircraft maintenanceskills repairing the F-5 fighter. Shortlythereafter, he returned to duty withKLM at the same location for anothersix years, but an opportunity toenhance his career beckoned inwestern Germany.

“I have a passion for aircraft thatstarted in childhood, and due to mycareer, it has been able to flourish,”said Bakker, flightline mentor crewchief, Operational Maintenance

Squadron, Logistics Wing.

On 22 March 1982, he came toGeilenkirchen employed with the newNATO E-3A Component, which had justinitiated operations at the air base. Oneweek later, however, Bakker left for 10weeks of technical instruction at TinkerAir Force Base, Okla. Upon his return,he performed a variety of maintenancetasks including aircraft washer andphase inspector. At that time, a total of eight mechanics worked on theinstallation’s flightline, and three of theoriginal maintainers, including Bakker,continue their NATO service.

“It has been quite an achievement toserve at the NATO E-3A Component forthe past 25 years. The time has flownby, and I have been able to enjoy thetime here by being motivated by myhobbies of aviation, bicycling, andfamily,” said Bakker. “To me, the E-3A is still a beautiful aircraft.”

Reflecting on his NATO maintenancecareer, Bakker credits the manytemporary duty assignments he hasexperienced in Europe and NorthAmerica, as well as the consistentcontact with all different nationalitiesin his job as the highlights of the past25 years. One of his fondest memoriesoccurred off duty while deployed toPortugal in 1987 when he helped savetwo children from drowning in the sea.In addition, Bakker participated in the

E-3A’s inaugural landing at the Forward Operating Base, Konya, Turkey.

“During the past 25 years, I have seen many of my fellow mechanicsmature in their experience level, andhave really appreciated the uniqueopportunity to serve with themultinational Component team,” saidBakker. “While working at the air base,I have also liked the traveling, eatingother nations’ foods, and meeting

people from various countries.” Currently, in addition to his standard

maintenance responsibilities, Bakkermentors a new aircraft mechanic everyfour to six weeks. He plans to continuehis legacy for the next seven years.

“I really like what I am doing outhere, and it is a privilege to work here,”Bakker said. “They are not too manyDutch crew chiefs that work here, so it is an honor and joy to do what I do.”

Aviation inspirescareer maintainer

Peter Bakker services an E-3A aircraft. An aviation enthusiast, he has worked as anaircraft maintainer at the NATO Geilenkirchen Air Base since March 1982.

Photo by Lt. Col. Michael P. Kleiman

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Arizona Cardinals’ Wide ReceiverLarry Fitzgerald is coming to the NATOGeilenkirchen Air Base and to UnitedStates Air Forces in Europe (USAFE)bases or those with support nextmonth to promote the ExtremeSummer 2007 program. The record-holding wide receiver will visit theComponent on 4 May, and here is his remaining itinerary:

May 1 Kleine Brogel, Belgium May 2 Kalkar, GermanyMay 3 Volkel, The NetherlandsMay 5 Buechel, GermanyMay 6 Spangdahlem, GermanyMay 7 Ramstein, GermanyMay 9 Edelweiss Lodge and Resort,

Germany

Fitzgerald got his first taste of theNFL as a teenager while serving as aball boy with the Minnesota Vikings.

As a freshman at the University ofPittsburgh, Fitzgerald was named FirstTeam Freshman All-American andunanimous First Team all-Big EastConference selection, becoming thefirst true freshman to earn that honor.He finished his freshman year as themost prolific freshman receiver in thehistory of the University of Pittsburghwith 69 receptions, 1,005 yards, and 12 touchdowns.

In his award-winning sophomoreseason, Fitzgerald led the NCAA inreceiving yards-per-game, touchdowncatches, total touchdowns, and totalreceiving yards. He went on to becomethe most notorious football player to come out of the University ofPittsburgh since Hall of Fame runningback Tony Dorsett. In his last seasonwith the Panthers, Fitzgerald was

named the winner of the Walter CampAward, which goes to the nation’splayer of the year. In addition to theWalter Camp Award, Fitzgerald alsowon the Fred Biletnikoff Award, whichgoes to the nation’s top wide receiver.

In the April 2004 NFL Draft, theArizona Cardinals selected Fitzgeraldwith the third overall pick. Fitzgeraldled the Arizona Cardinals in receptions(58), receiving yards (780), andtouchdown receptions (8) during hisrookie season. He continued to excel in 2005 and proved once again that heis a force to be reckoned with in theNFL. Larry again led the Cardinals in receptions, had no fumbles, andscored 10 touchdowns! His charisma,sportsmanship and consistentperformance on the field led toFitzgerald being selected by the fans to play in the 2006 NFL Pro Bowl.

To top it off, Fitzgerald added 10 touchdown receptions during the2006 season. All of these impressivestats earned him a spot on the NFL’sPro Bowl roster — the first of whichpromises to be many Pro Bowlappearances for Fitzgerald.

For more information, visit theExtreme Summer ‘07 website atwww.extremesummer.com. ExtremeSummer is sponsored in part by: Coca-Cola®, Stars and Stripes, WaltDisney World® Resort, Exchange New Car Sales, USAA, TKS, Air ForceReserve Command, Edelweiss Lodgeand Resort, and NASCAR SpeedwayChildren’s Charities.

Autograph signings occur at the newgym on 4 May, 1500

NFL Wide Receiver Larry Fitzgeraldto visit Component

Country time in the Frisbee Club By @ndy BischoffRisk Management, InformationTechnology Wing

More than 150 country music anddance lovers (Component personneland members of local line dance clubs)participated in the first Country &Dance Night held by the “Flyin´ FrisbeeBoots” together with the Frisbee Clubon 30 March.

Since the inaugural event was such a great success, it will be repeatedFriday, 10 August 2007. SouthMountain, a Canadian live band, willperform combined with line dancemusic from the “Flyin’ Frisbee Boots.” If you want to know more on countrymusic and dancing in this region, checkout www.Holzweiler-city.de.

A line dance is a formation dance inwhich a group of people dances in aline formation or in lines, and they allexecute the same dance moves

individually. In a small group, theremay be only one line, but usually thereare several parallel lines, one behindthe other. Each dance has a differentsequence of movements that must belearned.

Line dancing has had a cowboyimage, and it has been performedpredominantly to country-westernmusic. This has been changing sincethe late 1990s as more young peoplehave become involved. Today, countrymusic may make up the minority of adisc jockey’s playlist, with the balancespread through a variety of manydifferent musical styles, both new and old. Genres will include Celtic,Swing, Pop, Rock, Big Band and Folk.

You can join the “Flyin´ FrisbeeBoots” on Mondays, 1930, in theFrisbee Club or in the multipurposeroom in the Gym, 1200-1330, onThursdays for the Component Fitness Program.

It was a German Sirkorsky helicopter CH-53Gin GK on 12 April for passenger transportation.

Coachman Catalina Sport 220RKMotor Home. Tour Europe in luxury.Sleeps six. Has everything! Full Euro spec.with German tax paid and registered.25,000 Euro. For full specifications andpictures, call Denise Richardson, extension3579.

AMCOR portable air conditioner withremote control. 9400BTU. Euro specs. Only10 months old. Euro Energy Efficiency

Classification ‘A’. Genuine reason for sale.300 Euro. Contact Denise Richardson,extension 3579.

Trailer: 550kg gross weight; Dimensions:Length: 60.5 inches (153cm): Width: 42.5inches (108cm); Height: 14 inches (35.5cm);in very good condition, five times used, andonly 330 Euro. Call Sid, extension 2562;home: 02452-156570 or cell: 0163-7955805.

SKYWATCHCLASSIFIED

Photo courtesy of @ndy Bischoff

Crimeprevention

Component personnel haverecently made frequent reportsto the local police about thetheft of satellite navigationsystems from vehicles. Whereasthieves particularly used to focuson stealing car radios, they arenow going for these expensivesystems that become quicklysold on the black market.

Vehicles owned by Componentmembers are often equippedwith such devices, and personnelare therefore reporting morethefts of this kind. If a car isfitted with an onboardnavigation system, then it is very likely that the vehicle willbe broken into and the thief willtry to steal the equipment byforce, thereby usually causingadditional damage.

You are therefore advised to buy removable navigationequipment. You should alwaysremove the system from yourcar. Do not hide it inside thevehicle. Thieves know that many people do this, so theysearch for it and steal it after all.The presence of an alarm systemin your car does not provide anyguarantee that it will not bebroken into.

For further information,please contact the IMP CrimePrevention Section, extension4820.

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Skywatch Classifieds are free to all NATO personnel. Advertisements must be printed or typed, and include your name, office symbol and duty extension. The editor will not accept advertisements for services that generate a regularincome, or for housing other than vacation rentals. Submissions for the next NATO Skywatch are due to PIO, Mail Stop 33, e-mail: pio@e3a.nato.int, before noon Thursday, 26 April.

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IDH, Officers’, Frisbee and Sentry Clubsnow on the BASS LAN System. Menuinformation under Public Folders/BaseSupport Wing/Services Squadron/Clubsor IDH. Also, check out the ServicesSquadron web page for programmeinformation and upcoming events.

E-3A Component ClubsSunday Brunch will alternatebetween Officers’/FrisbeeClubs. Members from bothclubs are eligible to attend.Regular prices: Brunch:Members/€9.20, Guests/€11.50. Lunch: Members/€6.10, Guests/€7.65. Children4-12 years/half price.Reservations should be madeNLT 1200 hrs on the Fridaybefore. Club cards are required.For additional information,please contact the Officers’Club, tel. 4990, or the FrisbeeClub, tel. 4994.

06 Officers’ Club Family Brunch.Frisbee Club closed.

13 Mother’s Day Brunch inOfficers’ Club and Frisbee Club.

20 No Brunch. 27 Whit Sunday. Clubs closed.

Officers’ Club (SWPO/4990):Operating Hours Bar: Monday-Friday: 1100-2300 hrs.Restaurant: Monday-Friday:1130-1330 hrs. Sunday: 1100-1400 hrs (alternating with theFrisbee Club). Reservations arerequired for Sunday Brunch by1200 hrs on the Friday before.Club cards required when usingthe Frisbee Club (ext 4994).Lunch at the Officers’ Club:Monday through Thursday: A lacarte menu served. Monday andWednesday: A vegetarian specialalso available. Friday: Buffet StyleLunch. Throughout the month Membership Appreciation. Onetime each month for each Officers’Club member, buy one drink ofyour choice and get an equivalentdrink of your choice free of charge.Club cards required.Tuesdays 1700-1800 hrs: HappyHour: Free snacks available.Fridays 1430-1700 hrs: HappyHour: Free snacks available.Specials: 13 May: Mother’s DayBrunch. Members €12,50;Guests: €14,50.From 14 to 16 May: AspargusSpecials during lunch time!

Special Notes:The Officers’ Club has roomsavailable for your conferences,meetings, presentations,

lunches or Commanders’ Call.Make your reservations now.For members living on base – ifyou like to watch TV and/or havea drink during the weekendswhile the club is closed – collectthe key for the Officers’ ClubCasual Bar at the Pass/Visitors’ Office, Main Gate. Officers’ Club Participation inFrisbee Club Events: DuringFrisbee Club opening hours,Officers’ Club members areeligible to utilize the FrisbeeClub for breakfast, dinner andSunday Brunch (on analternating basis between theFrisbee and Officers’ Clubs).Club cards required whenOfficers’ Club members areusing the Frisbee Club.Cancellations for Officers’ Clubevents will be accepted up to twodays prior to the event on ext.4990. After this time, acancellation fee of €5.00 perperson must be charged for non-excused absences. Visit the Officers’ Club WebPage on the ComponentInformation Portal, throughBase Support Wing, ServicesSquadron, Clubs, for the latestinformation.

Frisbee Club (SWPN/4994):Make a reservation today at theFrisbee Grill and enjoy the cozyatmosphere and good food !Remember - the Frisbee Club isopen for breakfast and dinnerto all Frisbee and Officers’ Clubmembers (club cards required).Every Monday night: CountryLine Dance, at 19.30 hours (7th,14th, 21st)

08 Bingo Green lounge19.00/22.30 hrs

08 Skat Main Bar 18.00/23.00 hrs10 International Wives Club

(Bingo)22 Bingo Green Lounge

19.00/22.30 hrs

Every Mon-Thu Happy hourfrom 17.00 until 18.00 hrsEvery Friday Happy hour from14.30 until 19.00 hrs (includingsnacks at 17.00 hrs)Every Monday AND Steak Night(Normal Restaurant times)Friday Night Steak Dinner only– Reservations required! Watch for special asparagusmenus during the months of Mayand June 2007.

Special Note:01 Labour Day. Club closed. 17 Ascension Day. Club closed.26 Club Closed.27 Whit Sunday. Club closed.

Sentry Club (SWPJ/4997):In addition to the daily special,the Sentry Club will also offer aweekend special which will include a soup OR dessert aswell as the main course. Theweekend special will beadvertised in the Sentry Cluband also on the Componentinformation web page.Last Pizza Order at 1930 hrs,Monday-Friday A variety of newpizzas is available now, i.e. Pizza“Gyros”, Pizza “Calzone” and Pizza“Spinach”). We also will add somenew toppings. As soon as thepreparations are finished, thedetails will be advertised on ourComponent information web page.We will also offer little rolls madefrom pizza dough with herb butteror garlic mayonnaise.Take advantage of our newSalad Bar. Various types offreshly prepared salads availableat a reasonable price.Do you need support forconferences or meetings? TheSentry Club can assist with coffee,soft drinks, half rolls or freshlyprepared muffins. For moreinformation, please contact theSentry Club management. Needsupplies for a party? The SentryClub is your stop for WarsteinerBeer in 30 ltr and 50 ltrcontainers, various soft drinks in1 ltr bottles and tables, benchesand other items to help inorganising your party. Please besure to order in advance as certainitems (e.g. tables, benches, beerwagons, etc.) must be orderedfrom the supplier.Visit the Souvenir Shop – avariety of nice new items havearrived!!Additional information on any ofthe above can be obtained fromthe Sentry Club Manager, ext.4996.

Sports Department (SWPT/4946)02 Start Summer Schedule

Old Gym, New Gym and Multi-Purpose Room

02 Outdoor Soccer League Small Fields

12 2nd Outdoor Co-ed VolleyballOutdoor Volleyball

18 Softball TournamentPre-Season Tournament starts1730 hrs.

19 Softball TournamentPre-Season TournamentSoftball Fields starts 1000 hrs.

21 Outdoor Soccer LeagueSmall Fields

23 Outdoor Soccer LeagueSmall Fields

23 Jogging CrossComponent Members only. Different categories available.

26+27 15th Ladies’ and Men’s Fast-Pitch Softball - Softball Fields

27 Tournament - Softball Fields30 Outdoor Soccer League31 Softball League 1730 hrs, First

Games - Softball Fields I and II

International Library (SWPL/4956)The operating hours are 1100-1500 hrs, Monday throughFriday.Come and visit your InternationalLibrary at Bldg 96 and browse ourwide selection of New York TimesBestsellers or check out one of ourDVDs. We have over 200 of them!Relax and enjoy the niceatmosphere while browsingthrough the daily Stars andStripes or one of our manymagazine titles, includingPeople, Cosmopolitan, BusinessWeek and Travel & Leisure. Looking for new music? Check outone of our more than 300 CDs onhand. Movie night tonight? Checkout our DVD selection. Taking aroad trip? Check out our largeselection of audio books on CD &cassette. New selections arriveoften!We are pleased to offer our“retired” videocassettes to youfor sale at the reduced price of€0,50.

International Pre-School (SWPS/4957):1, 17 and 28

NATO Holiday – No School.

There are NO more spacesavailable for the current schoolyear. Registration for nextschool year 2007/2008 will beon 11 June as of 0800 hrs. Firstcome, first serve! NOregistrations will be takenbefore that day! For moreinformation please call theSchool at Ext. 4957.

Thrift Shop (SWPG/4919)Tuesdays + ThursdaysOperating Hours: 1000-1400 hrs.

29 The Thrift Shop will be closed.

MWA INFORMATIONMay

IYA Trip to Brussels: RoyalGreenhouses, Atomium, GrandPlace and City Center

On Saturday, 5 May, 0800-2000, youcan join the IYA to explore the famousBelgian capital. For just a couple ofweeks, the King opens his unique ArtDeco winter garden landscape to thepublic. Beautiful glass and steel domeshouse plants in full bloom and tropicaltrees brought from all over the planet.After a short stop at the newlyrenovated Atomium, enjoy the rest ofyour day in the center with its GrandPlace, Cathedral, Manneken Pis

Fountain, Belle Epoque Malls andthousands of stores and restaurants.Point of departure and return is theparking lot outside the Front Gate. Cost is €11 per person.

IYA Trip to “Happy Mosel”: cycle,skate, or hike along the beautifulMosel River

Join the IYA on Sunday, 3 June, 0730 to 2100, to discover the uniquelandscape of the river bends, historictowns surrounded by tall cliffs withvineyards, romantic villages andmedieval castles. On both sides of the

famous Mosel River, roads are closed tovehicle traffic and restricted to cyclists,skaters, and pedestrians. Booths are setup, where you can buy local specialties,wine, refreshments and souvenirs.There is live music and otherperformances. You can go at your ownpace – all age groups are participating,from kids to senior citizens. Point ofdeparture and return is the parking lot outside the Front Gate. Cost is €18per person. The high-standard bus isequipped with a special trailer for yourbikes.

International Youth Activities Further information and registration at the IYA Office in Bldg. 95, x 4955

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