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Chief, Public AffairsLt.Col. Antje Kalka

EditorMrs. Maureen Geraets-Head

It is a privilege for me to address you all as we rapidly approach the winter holidays. I am very appreciative of your hard work and efforts as we close out 2010. I am truly impressed each and every day with your dedication to service, making this Component the absolutely best place to work and project NATO power across the globe. We have a supportive network here at the Component and I am thankful to the local community that continually provides the support we need to operate. I would also like to recognize the friends and families of our Component members for the countless sacrifices they make as well. Without the support of our families and community, we would not share the same successes we do now.

A common theme I witnessed this past year was teamwork. Despite the numerous changes we experienced as a Component, everyone stood united in preparing for our operations and in continuing our mission to provide full spectrum air battle management to support worldwide efforts. Despite the Peacetime Establishment restructuring, you pulled together to ensure we had a work force that was

motivated, well trained and dedicated to filling the gaps where cuts were made. Leadership across the Component has been outstanding in making sure we, as a team, progressed despite these challenges.

Teamwork was essential in helping our MWA program to become a success despite the changes. MWA continued their outstanding support of the Component personnel by providing the best services possible at a reasonable price. You all continued your unwavering dedication to the program through continued support of the Club and MWA related events. We can look forward to a strong MWA program for years to come because of your enthusiastic determination to help it succeed.

The four Wings and my Headquarters Division also demonstrated tremendous teamwork as we executed a robust flying schedule, prepared for a Consolidated Inspection and practiced for the upcoming FORCEVAL. The Operations Wing and the Training Wing have been busy preparing for operational missions and in supporting numerous high visibility

events and exercises. The Logistics Wing has been instrumental in the numerous upgrades to our aging fleet, which have all been crucial to our ability to remain relevant and to respond to SACEUR’s need for air battle management anytime, anywhere. The IT Wing has worked closely with the other wings in the development and testing of new software to increase our effectiveness during training and operational sorties. The Headquarters Division has been instrumental in driving this Component forward on many levels. From transformation, Force Order Book modification, exercise planning, future capability exploration and flight safety exercises, they continue to impress me with their forward thinking. I applaud their efforts in focusing on their specific divisional objective and in following through to ensure execution.

Finally, teamwork is essential in the implementation of the NATO Code of Conduct. Because we will constantly face new challenges, we can now look to the Code of Conduct to guide us in our actions and decisions. Teamwork has been critical across the Component in our

implementation of this Code. From the top down, teamwork ensured that these key values were instilled and that everyone is held to the same set of standards. Our commanders and leaders will set the example and expect you to follow. Component leadership will lead from the front and ensure that you are able to perform the mission.

I am very proud to be your Component Commander. We have accomplished a lot this past year and I know that we will continue our path to success in 2011. You all have the tools and talents to overcome any obstacle. I am deeply honored by your service and sacrifice and I again want to thank you for such an outstanding year. Have a wonderful holiday season and I will see you again on 3 January.

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By Maj. Amaro Delso

On 1 December, the Spanish NATO Military Representative to SHAPE, General de División D. Fernando Pastor Villa, made his first official visit to the E-3A Component. He was welcomed by the Spanish Senior National Representative and Information Technology Wing Commander, Col. D. Rafael Sahagún Schwartz.

Brig. Gen. Pastor was briefed by Col. Sahagún on the Component’s tasks and

composition and about the role that the E-3A platform plays in real world operations and scenarios.

The briefing was followed by a visit to the flight simulator which the general, as a former cargo-lift evaluator/instructor pilot, much appreciated. In the mission simulator he was shown the tasks and duties of the mission crew, and he then received a tour of an E-3A.

The general was offered a Spanish paella as a concluding feature of his visit,

and he enjoyed spending some time with the Spanish community. He expressed his interest in the integration and living conditions of our Spanish community.

Prior to his departure from the Component, Brig. Gen. Pastor emphasized how impressed he was by the capabilities of the platform, and above all how impressed he was by the way in which civilians and soldiers of different backgrounds and nationalities are able to work together, following the same orders and procedures, sharing aims, and making enthusiastic and professional dedication their way of living.

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Dear Component members,

Last month we started the Hungarian Relief for the two affected villages that were flooded by a toxic red sludge in the beginning of October.

We got support from the neighboring communities, Schinveld and Geilenkirchen and of course from everybody on base.

Although the goods are still coming in, I am proud to announce that we collected so far 9 tons of goods and about €4,000 to be spent on food packages.

On behalf of myself, my girlfriend Petra and the people of the affected villages, thank you so much for giving so generously. I am convinced that the villagers have a great Christmas surprise.

On 14 December a TCA will fly the goods to Hungary and we will report on that in the next Skywatch.

Capt. Frank Lorra

Photos Andrea Hohenforst

Donated household goods ready to be transported.

At its fourth Quarterly Hail and Farewell event of 2010 the Civilian Staff Association was delighted to welcome Component Commander Brig. Gen. Burkhard Pototzky and the Chief of Staff, Col. Werner Nemetschek, both of whom provided very interesting information on topics of current interest within NATO and expressed their appreciation of the excellent performance and expertise of the Component’s NATO civilian workforce.

They also presented E-3A Component Certificates of Appreciation to two recent retirees and three staff members who have achieved 25 years of service to NATO.

Mr. Thomas Junghans joined the E-3A Component Base Support Wing on 1 October 1982 as a Cook. He successfully performed his duties in that position until his retirement as of 1 September 2010 as a result of the recent restructuring measures.

Mr. Joseph Lafleur joined the E-3A Component Logistics Wing on 4 July 1984 as a Corrosion Control Specialist. On 1 October 2003 he was assigned to the post of Junior Technician (Equipment Maintenance) from which he retired as of 1 Nov 10.

Mrs. Gerwina Haagen-Knops joined the E-3A Component Base Support Wing on 1 November 1985 as a Word Processing Equipment Operator. She continues to serve the Component as a Staff Assistant (Administration) in the field of Publications Services.

Mr. Eric Stukken joined the E-3A Component Base Support Wing on

11 November 1985 as an Assistant Cook. In 1987 he was promoted to the post of Cook, and further promoted in April 2008 to the post of Senior Cook. His professional actitivies continue to benefit the Component’s wellbeing.

Mr. Bernd Veenendaal joined the E-3A Component Logistics Wing on

1 October 1985 as a Rubber Fabric Specialist. On 1 October 2003 he was assigned to the post of Technician (Crew Chief) where he continues to support the Component’s E-3A fleet.

CSA Hail and Farewell event

From left to right: Mr. Thomas Junghans, Mr. Joseph Lafleur, Brig. Gen. Burkhard Pototzky, Mr. Bernd Veenendaal, CSA Chairman Mr. Guy Vandebeek, Mrs. Gerwina Haagen-Knops, Mr. Eric Stukken.

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By Mr. Hermann-Josef Kanters and MSgt. Chris Brown

The holiday season is typically a happy, joyous time of year. However, year after year, the tragedy of home fires impacts many people’s happiness. We would like to offer some holiday safety and fire prevention tips so your holiday season can be a joyous and safe one. Use caution with holiday decorations and, whenever possible, choose those made with flame-resistant, flame-retardant or non-combustible materials.

Holiday decorations and treesPurchase a fresh tree. Needles will

be hard to pull from the branches. Fresh needles don’t break if bounced on the ground, and a very small number of needles should fall off the tree.

If you purchase a tree without a root ball, keep it fresh by cutting off about five centimeters of the trunk to expose fresh wood for better absorption of water.

When buying an artificial tree, look for one rated “fire-retardant”.

Take care when using candles. Keep them away from decorations and other combustible materials. Place them where they cannot be knocked over or reached by children or animals. Do not leave lit candles in unattended rooms/work places/offices. Do not use them to decorate Christmas trees.

When placing your tree, make sure it is kept away from sources of heat, like fireplaces or radiators. Also, keep it out of the way of traffic routes.

Check out your lights before placing them on the tree. Look for worn or frayed wires and broken bulbs. Don’t overload extension cords. And if you are using transformers, make sure they are not overloaded and have

sufficient free space around them.When purchasing lights and

electrical decorations, make sure they bear the name of an independent testing lab. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for installation and maintenance. • Always unplug lights before

replacing light bulbs or fuses.• Don’t mount lights in any way

that can damage the cord’s wire insulation (using clips, not nails).

• Keep children and pets away from light strings and electrical decorations.

• Turn off all light strings and decorations before leaving rooms/work places/offices/home, and also before going to bed.

FireworksFireworks are often used to

celebrate bringing in the New Year. A few simple rules will keep your fireworks display safe:• Fireworks and alcohol do not mix.• Keep fireworks at a safe distance

from people.• Abide by the local laws governing

times/restrictions of setting off fireworks.

DrivingDriving safety during the holiday

period can be challenging. Winter tires are mandatory in Germany. This includes snow tires and all-season tires with an “M/S”,”M+S” or snowflake symbol.

The Safety and Fire Department offices wish all Component personnel a safe and happy Holiday season. If you have any fire or safety concerns during this holiday period, please contact Mr. Kanters, ext. 4769, NATO Fire Department, ext. 4764, or Safety Office, ext. 2464.

Autumn Dance was a successful event!

Holiday safety tips

In the early morning of 8 December, ‘Das Hitradio 100,5’, a local German radio station, announced that the organization Aachener Tafel e. V. was asking for food donations. The Aachener Tafel is a charity organization that provides groceries to less fortunate people in the Aachen area.

Mr. André Schumacher from the base Fire Brigade was listening to the radio on his way in to work and heard this announcement and so did his colleague Mr. Christoph Friedrichs. They spontaneous asked their colleagues if they were willing to spend their lunch money on canned food for this good cause.

Schumacher says, “All firemen on duty, 18 in total, unanimously agreed and collectively donated they lunch money. We bought 100 cans of

vegetables and sausages, 40 cans of fish, 10 kg noodles, 10 kg flour and a variety of snacks.”

A representative from ‘Das Hitradio’, Ms. Karina Fuchs, visited the Fire Brigade and collected the consumables that same afternoon so that they could be forwarded to the Aachener Tafel organization.

The concept of this project is that the Aachener Tafel sells donated groceries at its special store to people with a very limited household budget. This means they can buy food for a day, for a symbolic 1 euro.

From large supermarkets and restaurants the organization collects food and groceries such as bread, meat and vegetables that no longer can be used for commercial purposes but are still perfectly suitable for consumption.

Spontaneous reaction by Fire Brigade personnel

Photo Andrea Hohenforst

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Some comments:

“On 12 November the Services Branch organized an Autumn Ball at the E-3A Club. In my opinion, this was a very successful event. The night started out with a welcome drink served at the reception area where we met the people sitting at our table and other party guests in a relaxed atmosphere. From there we entered the well-decorated ballroom. The square table seating arrangement was set up in a way that we could chat with all guests on the table. Excellent food was served throughout the entire evening. My wife and myself enjoyed

the combo music band from the Luftwaffenmusikkorps who played fantastic dance music. Also the show dance group performance and the active participation of all guests in different activities made this a successful event. The ticket price was €13,50 which included the entrance fee, five free drinks and food throughout the evening. You cannot get a better value for your money. I wish more Component members, independent of rank or status, would join these well-organized events in the future.”

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and crew positions especially in a relaxed environment. I appreciate all the hard work done to ensure a successful event!”

Capt. Kristen Thompson

“On 12 November, MWA hosted a nicely set out Autumn Dance for a remarkable amount of participants. Yes, life is back in the E-3A Club! What a shame for non-participants who did not have the chance to experience and listen to the new program of NATO’s Elvis, alias Lt.Col. Le Roi from Force Command. The absolute highlight was the show dance group “Revolution”. It took only two minutes and this dance group had control of the entire party by involving all guests in their show. A fine music combo from the German Air Force played great dancing music for the entertainment of the guests.

A buffet-style dinner, five drinks for €13.50 (for MWA members) - I must say, cheaper entertainment in such a nice facility cannot be found anywhere.

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The Kiss wins a prizeBy Maureen Geraets-HeadPhotos courtesy André Joosten

One of our Component members, Mr. André Joosten from the Visual Media Services Cell, achieved to make second place in the Alphons Winters 2010 competition with a painting called “the Kiss”. This price is awarded every other year to Dutch and Belgian amateur artists.

Andre tells, “I started with this painting during my Thursday night art class that’s being taught by the well-known Limburg portrait artist Mr. Wim Albrink. Back in August, our subject was ‘a kiss’. We had a young couple pose, we took photos and started composing on canvas. I spend about 20 hours to finalize this 1.00 by 1.00 meter acrylic painting.” Joosten prefers to paint portraits and models.

The couple that posed for “The Kiss” has already informed Joosten that they would like to buy the painting. “I will sell it for a very friendly price”, Joosten adds with a smile.

There were 370 submissions for this Alphons Winters competition of which 300 were accepted first for regional exhibitions and which were judged by a professional jury.

The jury chose the 73 best ones of which “The Kiss” ended in second place. All the chosen paintings can be seen at the Gouvernement’s Huis in Maastricht.

The Kiss awarded second prize out of 370 submissions.

Mr. André Joosten at home showing some of his portrait paintings.

Change in emergency notification sequenceMSgt Christopher BrownSafety Division

You may have noticed a small but significant change on the form L 39.1, In Case of Fire (English), L 39.1, In Case of Fire (German) and V 39.1, Preventing, Reporting, & Extinguishing Fires. These forms are located throughout the Component and posted near fire extinguishers, emergency exits and safety boards. They show the reporting sequence that you need to follow when you are reporting a fire.

The old sequence had ‘Who is Making the Report?’ as the first information that you would provide to an emergency dispatcher. This has been changed to ‘Where has it Happened?’. This change will help ensure the sequence used during a fire notification is the same sequence used when reporting a medical emergency.

This change will also help ensure the Fire Brigade knows exactly

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Animal Hotel AbdissenboschFor 30 years the address where your pet feels at home

New cat-place where your cat can move freely. Roomy outside place, playgrounds, central heated. Grooming salon,

also Do-It-Yourself wash salon for pets.

Opening hours: Monday-Saturday 08:00-12:00 and 16:00-19:00 hrs.Sundays and holidays closed for bringing in or picking-up.

Vogelzankweg 230 • NL-6374 AN Landgraaf • phone +31 (0)45 5317217www.dierenhotelabdissenbosch.nl (also in English)

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Concessionaire for JFC HQ Brunssum for the past twenty five years!

For all your insurance needsOpening hours: Monday-Friday 9.30-12.30 and 13.30-16.30 Location: Building H-603, JFC HQ Brunssum, ext. 2492 T +31 (0)45 5262492 E jfc@meeus.com W www.meeus.com

Serving the NATO Community

Workshop & spare parts: Bernd Schüllerschueller@autohaus-conen.de – Phone +49 (0)2452 9510 16

Sell: Waldemar Bader – bader@autohaus-conen.de – Phone +49 (0)2452 9510 13Fax +49 (0)2452 9510 20 – www.autohaus-conen.de – English spoken

Authorized Honda partner, Acura and Citroën workshopLarge selection of new and used cars

Spare parts (Honda, Acura and Citroën)Maintenance and services (for US-spec. also)

Body repair and spray paint jobs

Conen GmbH

Erkelenzer Straße 76 - Heinsberg-DremmenTAXFREE

TAXFREE

Starting price € 21.419 Starting price € 20.449

Service & parts: Erik Thönnissene-mail: erik@honda.ps – Phone +49 (0)2452 951018

Sales: Waldemar Badere-mail: bader@autohaus-conen.de – Phone +49 (0)2452 951013

13.600 10.500

Your authorized HONDA, ACURA & Citroen partnerLarge range of new & pre-owned cars

Service & parts for american & european spec. HONDA, ACURA & CitroenGlass exchange & chip repair for all car brands

Body shop; Paint shop

14 NATO Skywatch 15 December 2010

E-3A Club22 Dec Normal operating hours23 Dec Open until 170024-30 Dec Closed31 Dec New Year’s Eve Ball tickets required1- 2 Jan Closed3 Jan Normal operating hours

Rotodome22 Dec Normal opening hours23 Dec Breakfast & Lunch, until 140024-27 Dec Closed28 Dec Breakfast & lunch, until 140029 Dec Breakfast & Lunch, until 140030 Dec Closed, preparation for New Year’s Eve Party31 Dec-2 Jan Closed3 Jan Normal operating hours

Ground FeedingCold boxed dinners are available but must be ordered one day in advance, prior to 1100 and must be paid for in advance (preferably the day before) and collected by 1400.

Sports Department20-22 Dec Normal Operation23 Dec 0600-180024-27 Dec Closed28-29 Dec Normal Operation30 Dec 0600-180031 Dec-2 Jan Closed3 Jan Normal Operation

Sauna20-22 DecNormal operation23 Dec 1100-180024 Dec-2 Jan ClosedTanning Beds: Normal operation (24 hours)

IYA24 Dec-2 Jan Closed3 Jan Normal operation

Pre-school13 Dec Last school day15 Dec Operation closed

Library24 Dec-2 Jan Closed3 Jan Normal operation

Thrift Shop16 Dec Last day of operation 6 Jan First day of operation

Billeting office23 Dec-2 Jan Closed3 Jan Normal Operation

VAT/Disbursing Office24 Dec-2 Jan Closed3 Jan Normal operation

MWR Store24-27 Dec Closed28-30 Dec Normal operation31 Dec-2 Jan Closed3 Jan Normal operation

MWA Holiday operating hours NATEX Grocery Getränke Casual Retail 4 Seasons Pumps Video Markt Mode

24 Dec 1000-1500 1000-1500 1000-1500 1000-1500 1000-1500 1000-1500 1100-150025 Dec CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED26 Dec CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED27 Dec 1100-1700 1100-1700 1100-1700 1100-1700 1200-1700 1200-1700 1100-170028 Dec NORMAL NORMAL NORMAL NORMAL NORMAL NORMAL NORMAL29 Dec NORMAL NORMAL NORMAL NORMAL NORMAL NORMAL NORMAL30 Dec NORMAL NORMAL NORMAL NORMAL NORMAL NORMAL NORMAL31 Dec 1000-1500 1000-1500 1000-1500 1000-1500 1000-1500 1000-1500 1100-15001 Jan CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED2 Jan NORMAL NORMAL NORMAL NORMAL NORMAL NORMAL NORMAL

The Garage is closed 24-27 December, 31 December and 1 January. Normal opening hours 28-29-30 December.

Christmas lights This illuminated house in Übach at the Kettlerstrasse 9, can be visited any time from 1730-2230

until 6 January. There is also a nativity scene in the back yard.

Photo CMSgt. Claus Cohnen

THERE’S MORE TO LIFE THAN PLAYING IT SAFE.

OFFICIAL VOLVO MILITARY SALES AGENT FOR NATO AIRBASE GEILENKIRCHEN, JFC HQ BRUNSSUM & U.S. ARMY

THERE’S MORE TO LIFE THAN PLAYING IT SAFE. NAUGHTY VOLVOS NOW AT VOLVO AUTO KALLEN.

OFFICIAL VOLVO MILITARY SALES AGENT FOR NATO AIRBASE GEILENKIRCHEN, JFC HQ BRUNSSUM & U.S. ARMY GARRISON SCHINNEN

• Custom build your New Volvo• Volvo Factory Warranty• Home Shipment program included• Specials on Military Sales• US and Canadian Specs• European Specs• Diplomat Sales• Service and Maintenance

Just 15 km from Geilenkirchen, 8 km from Brunssum and 2 km from Schinnen! Rijksweg Zuid 320 6161 BZ Geleen The Netherlands (Nearby Mcdonalds)

+31 (0)46 4238686

www.autokallen.nl r.vossen@autokallen.nl (contact Mr. Roger

NAUGHTY VOLVOS NOW AT

OFFICIAL VOLVO MILITARY SALES AGENT FOR NATO AIRBASE GEILENKIRCHEN, JFC HQ BRUNSSUM & U.S. ARMY

Just 15 km from Geilenkirchen, 8 km from Brunssum and 2 km from Schinnen! 320 6161 BZ Geleen The Netherlands (Nearby Mcdonalds)

+31 (0)46 4238686

r.vossen@autokallen.nl (contact Mr. Roger Vossen)

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petra.goertz@yahoo.deVisit my website www.petra-guesthouse.com to view a wide range of images from the guesthouse

The guesthouse in bungalow styleAttached to a luxurious main house. 2 Bedrooms for singles and families in a noble residential area, fully exclusively equipped.Self-evident for you:desk corner with DSL flat rate, washer, dryer, dishwasher, big flat tv (400 programmes), dvd, babybed, high chair.

Around 200-500 meters:restaurants, super markets, chemist’s shop etc. New invested public children’s play-ground on the opposite side of the street.

New styleLounge furniture in your own private fenced garden. Pets allowed.

always a little bit more

For information/reservation call Petra Goertzphone +49 (0)177 8808882 or +49 (0)2451 64957

Top location in Geilenkirchen

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•Every 2nd & 4th Sunday from 9:00 -10:00 @ Volkel, Zeelandsedijk # 11, The Netherlands

•Every Sunday from 13:00 & every Wednesday 18:30 @ Treebeek, Horizonstraat #73, The Netherlands

For more information: Call: 0031-455234818 Fax: 0031-455234819 E-mail: cphop@yahoo.com

Christian Powerhouse of PrayerOne Church Two Locations

• Men’s Ministry • Choir • Dance Ministry • Children’s Church • Usher Ministry • • Mime Ministry • Teens Ministry • Hospitality Ministry • Women’s Ministry •

• Audio-Visual Ministry • Nursery • Marriage & Singles Ministry •

Yo u r c h u rc h a w a y f ro m h o m e !

Pastor Peter D. & V. Frances Nunn

Heating oillow price

top service

Berliner Ring 15-17 52511 Geilenkirchen +49 (0)2451 68001

SHELLMARKENPARTNER

Bischoff, Vliex & Schöngen, Pfennings GmbH & Co. KG

Only 9 miles from base and only 1 mile to the centre of Heinsberg.

Indoor pool, playgrounds and jogging path, various shopping facilities and restaurants within walking distance.

Fully equipped modern kitchen, washer, dryer, SAT-TV, DVD- and CD Player,free high speed DSL Internet, babybed, highchair, toys, backyard, basket-ball.

Free weekly cleaning.

Gästehaus CosimaKuhlertstraße 71

D-52525 Heinsberg-Schafhausen Tel.: +49 (0) 2452-930600 • Fax: +49 (0) 2452-930700

www.gaestehauscosima.de • gaestehauscosima@t-online.de

Kuhlertstraße 71 Gästehaus Cosima

Kuhlertstraße 71

Enjoy your transition in this independent guesthouse.

Cosima’s Lodge

For further information or reservations please contact Mrs. Cosima Gödde at:

Cosima’s Lodge

DISCOUNT COUPON valid on atotal treatment

of euro 125,-

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your car is being hand-washed with wax shampoo for only € 13,50 car cleaning Permagard protective coating dent removal without repainting spot repair

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✁of € 10.00

Heerlen • Breukerweg 195 • Heerlen • +31 (0)45 - 522 59 00

for your total car cleaning

Rimburgerweg 2ABrunssumTel. +31 (0)45 5254770fax +31 (0)45 5259913www.eastern-delight.nl

Parties on weekdays are welcome

All-in buffet

Opening times:

Saturday / Sunday: 1130 - 2230 hours

Monday / Wednesday / Thursday / Friday: 1130 - 2200 hours

Tuesday: 1630 - 2200 hours

All-in

buffet

€19,50 p.p.

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EASTERN DELIGHT

Chinese Oriental Restaurant

Friday | Saturday | Sunday

1730 - 2100 hours

Pentagon Car Sales

RamsteinKindsbacher Str. 4766877 Ramstein-MiesenbachTel: 06371 61 39 90

GermanyKaiserslauternKaiserstrasse 167661 KaiserslauternTel: 0631 351 90 40

HeidelbergHebelstrasse 369115 HeidelbergTel: 06221 144 90

Mainz/WiesbadenLudwig-Wolker-Str. 1455252 Mainz-KastelTel: 06134 567 80

SpangdahlemIm Kreuzgarten 1 A54529 SpangdahlemTel: 06565 93 69 90

AvianoVia Pordenone 48D33081 Aviano (PN)Tel: 0434 676 613/4/5

Italy SpainNaplesTel: 0444 91 09 38Email: Naples@pentagoncarsales.com

SigonellaTel: 0444 91 09 38 Email: Sig@pentagoncarsales.com

VicenzaViale Della Pace 25436100 Vicenza (VI)Tel: 0444 91 09 38

RotaPlaza Del Triunfo 611520 Rota (Cadiz)Tel: 956 840 201

• www.PentagonCarSales.com

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