- + Notes from USAG Benelux - Brussels Town Hall, Dec. 17, 2024—Jeffrey Gliedman, interim deputy garrison manager for Brussels, Belgium, hosted a Town Hall for the community.
- + Holiday hours for the Benelux 2024-2025—CHIEVRES, Belgium – As the holiday season approaches, many garrison services are altering their hours to allow their team to spend more time with fami...
- + Heroes welcomed in Belgium for Battle of the Bulge 80th commemoration—BASTOGNE, Belgium — On Dec. 16, 1944, as the snow fell mercilessly and the temperatures dropped below freezing, Germany launched their last major coun...
- + SHAPE and Brussels health clinics celebrate extraordinary legacy—Personnel from the SHAPE Healthcare Facility and Brussels Army Health Clinic gathered to celebrate and honor the extraordinary legacy of the clinics
- + USAG Benelux Spotlight: Danny Janssen—Danny Janssen has found himself in a cave in Maastricht, the Netherlands, each year for the past 20 years.
- + USAG Benelux Spotlight: Jarrett Wolfe—Jarret Wolfe looks like his British and Danish forefathers, people are often surprised to learn he has Native American heritage.
- + Bits of the Benelux: 2024 Holiday Markets—As the holiday season approaches, many events such as Christmas and Winter markets will occur throughout the European theater. As the towns around Eu...
- + Notes from USAG Benelux Town Hall, November 15, 2024—SHAPE, Belgium- Col. Patrick J. Hofmann, commander of the U.S. Army Garrison Benelux, hosted a community town hall on Nov. 15 at the SHAPE cinema.
- + Celebrating America Recycles Day: A step towards a greener future—Every year, America Recycles Day serves as a reminder of why recycling matters.
- + Tri-Border Town Hall - Brunssum—USAG Benelux Brunssum hosted a Tri-Border Town Hall to address questions and concerns from the community.
- + Honoring our legacy: Locals adopt graves of U.S. Soldiers—Jos Mevis was on the waitlist for five years to adopt a World War II U.S. Soldier grave before a letter of congratulations finally arrived in the mail...
- + USAG Benelux Spotlight: Sgt. Taylor Smith—Smith’s expertise in hosting events gave him the idea of using that experience to organize a first-ever Benelux International Powerlifting Competition...
- + Dutch celebrate 80 years liberation by U.S. Soldiers—The town of Kerkrade, the Netherlands, gathered Oct. 5 to celebrate the 80th year of liberation from Nazi occupation with a ceremony, parade, reenacto...
- + Belgium, U.S. uncover military heritage—The history of Chièvres Air Base recently came back to life as U.S. Army Garrison Benelux responded to the discovery and removal of a 1,100-pound unex...
- + World Animal Day: Celebrating our planet’s diverse wildlife —People around the globe come together to celebrate World Animal Day.
- + Preparedness Month: Protect your Family with an emergency plan—An emergency can happen at any time. One of the most helpful tools you can have to protect your loved ones is a Family emergency plan.
- + USAG Benelux Spotlight: Roel Laugs—This Spotlight is on Roel Laugs, fire prevention inspector for U.S. Army Garrison Benelux, who blends his love of firefighting with extra emergency...
- + Benelux celebrates opening of new Brussels Unit School—Construction of the new $37.5 million education facility began in 2019 and the school opened its doors to more than 300 international students in Augu...
- + Honoring our legacy: Commemorating Belgium’s World War II liberation—Team Benelux Soldiers visited several communities during the first days of September to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Belgium’s liberation
- + Benelux Soldier advances to Army Best Squad Competition—CHIÈVRES, Belgium — “Be all you can be” is more than a slogan, it’s also an Army mindset that helps Soldiers succeed and achieve their goals. For mili...
- + Brussels Unit School orientation welcomes children, parents—The Brussels Unit School at Sterrebeek Annex was abuzz with activity Aug. 16 as approximately 600 students and parents participated in a grand opening
- + CYS connects youth of all ages, offers employment—Child and Youth Services offers just the solution for newcomers and those just needing to get out of the house by providing an environment to build .....
- + Summer hires build skills with garrison program—For the past six weeks, selected applicants ranging in age from 14 to 21 have employed their skills for U.S. Army Garrison Benelux
- + Benelux conducts ceremonies to farewell, welcome garrison leaders—Team Benelux held leadership ceremonies July 18 and 19 at Chièvres Air Base to mark transition of the garrison commander and command sergeant major.
- + USAG Benelux Spotlight: Chris Bridges—In her daily work with ACS, Christine Bridges supports garrison personnel by providing programs and services to new community members while also shari...
- + Air Fest honors military legacy, celebrates community partnership—U.S. Army Garrison Benelux hosted the 2024 SHAPE International Air Fest June 28 and 29 at Chièvres Air Base, Belgium, in honor of Allied militaries .....
- + USAG Benelux Spotlight: David Pavey—This Spotlight is on David Pavey, U.S. Army Garrison Benelux electrician for the Directorate of Public Works at Dülmen Tower Barracks in Germany ...
- + Benelux surges to demonstrate multinational readiness and interoperability—U.S. Army Garrison Benelux was abuzz with operations in support of the Belgian-led Storm Tide 24 multinational exercise at Chièvres Air Base ...
- + USAG Benelux Spotlight: Benoit Versieux—For engineering technician Benoit Versieux, Second World War history is a proud legacy of valor and sacrifice to be honored, appreciated and passed on...
- + Honoring our Legacy: white crosses of remembrance—The Benelux is home to five U.S. cemeteries housing 26,875 fallen brothers and sisters of war and 3,049 missing from World War I and World War II.
- + Landmark hospital materiel pull for DEFENDER 24—U.S. Army Soldiers arrived at Army Prepositioned Stock-2 (APS-2) Dülmen for a landmark 32-bed field hospital pull for transport to Baumholder, Germany...
- + Amphibians: Living a double life—The first week of May is international amphibians’ week - a global celebration dedicated to the diverse and vital group of animals known as amphibians...
- + A time to remember and celebrate—Every year on May 4 to 5 – Remembrance Day and Liberation Day – the Kingdom of the Netherlands joins together to remember victims of war and reflect o...
- + USAG Benelux Spotlight: Staff Sgt. Nicholas Cravens—In this series, we are shining a light on our workforce in and around the Benelux. This Spotlight is on Staff Sgt. Nicholas Cravens, who has found a w...
- + Prepositioned stock site in Belgium opens medical materiel warehouse—ZUTENDAAL, Belgium — Army Prepositioned Stock-2 Zutendaal site celebrated the grand opening of the newly renovated warehouse 50035 in Zutendaal, Belgi...
- + American and Belgian Families honor the Royal Flush Airmen—[Editor's Note: The following story is a part of USAG Benelux’s “Honoring our Legacy” series in which we tell stories of World War I, World War II, th...
- + Dülmen Tower Barracks works with local community to provide international driver's license—As of March 26, 2024 U.S. Soldiers and Department of the Army civilians stationed in Dülmen, Germany can now obtain an international driver’s license ...
- + Honoring our legacy: Celebrating NATO’s 75th anniversary—CHIEVRES, Belgium — On April 4, 1949, less than four years after the end of World War II, 12 nations from Europe and North America signed the...
- + USAG Benelux Summer Hire Program 2024—U.S. Army Garrison Benelux is now seeking students for their six-week summer hire program beginning June 17, 2024.
- + Live your History: World War II survivor shares life lessons of resiliency—The following story is a part of USAG Benelux's "Live your History" series in which we tell personal stories of sacrifice and resilience throughout...
- + 2024 Easter hours at USAG Benelux—CHIEVRES, Belgium – The religious holiday Easter (Sunday, March 31) and the days surrounding it are widely celebrated throughout Europe as public holi...
- + Notes from USAG Benelux-Brussels Town Hall, March 15, 2024—BRUSSELS, Belgium – Col. Lindsay R. Matthews, commander of U.S. Army Garrison Benelux, along with Yvette Castro, Deputy Garrison Manager, hosted a gar...
- + Scouts BSA expand girl troops, engage skill-building—BRUNSSUM, Netherlands – Building fires, tying knots, cooking camp food, and building upon leadership skills—Scouts BSA girl troops have been establish...
- + USAG Benelux Spotlight: Mark Fricke—[Editor’s Note: In this series, we are shining a light on our workforce in and around the Benelux. This Spotlight is on Mark Fricke, energy manager at...
- + Benelux community prepares for history class—With a campaign named “Honoring our Legacy,” the garrison will participate actively in the celebration of the 75th anniversary of the North Atlantic T...
- + USAG Benelux Spotlight: Staff Sgt. Nicholas Klein—This Spotlight is on Staff Sgt. Nicholas Klein, a Military Police officer who volunteers his time to teach self-defense classes that enhance the safet...
- + Single Parent Alliance offers resources, connection—Moving overseas can present a unique set of challenges for single parent Families—especially when the magic of Europe seems to wear off and they find....
- + USAG Benelux Spotlight: Cédric Reygaerts —[Editor’s Note: In this series, we are shining a light on our workforce in and around the Benelux. This Spotlight is on Cédric Reygaerts, fire inspect...
- + USAG Benelux senior enlisted leader relinquishes responsibility—U.S. Army Garrison Benelux held a relinquishment of responsibility ceremony Dec. 19 in Hangar 2 at Chièvres Air Base.
- + Commentary: Honoring the past in Bastogne, Belgium—this will be my fourth time visiting Bastogne, Belgium for Battle of the Bulge commemorative events and I can say without a doubt that every visit is....
- + Winter 2023-2024 Holiday Hours—Multiple public holidays fall during the last two weeks of December in the Benelux region.
- + Bits of the Benelux: the Good Saint and his December visit—[Editor’s Note: The following story is the 18th in the series Bits of the Benelux. This series takes a deep dive into the stories, cultures and tradit...
- + USAG Benelux Spotlight: Jacqueline Sangen—This Spotlight is on Jacqueline Sangen, USAG Benelux-Brunssum Budget Analyst, who works for RMO and spends her free time volunteering at a nearby anim...
- + USAG Benelux Spotlight: Marilyn Brulez—[Editor’s Note: In this series, we are shining a light on our workforce in and around the Benelux. This Spotlight is on Marilyn Brulez, USAG Benelux s...
- + Commentary: Recycling provides for a better future—Every year, America Recycles Day serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of recycling in our daily lives.
- + Grandson visits to honor grandfather’s legacy—Two monuments honoring British, Canadian and U.S. Airmen located a few minutes away from Army Prepositioned Stock-2 (APS) Eygelshoven, received an unu...
- + USAG Benelux welcomes new HHC commander—Headquarters and Headquarters Company (HHC), U.S. Army Garrison Benelux, welcomed Capt. Deshell Cole as their new commander during a change of command...
- + Bits of the Benelux: 2023 Holiday Markets—Christmas markets offer a variety of seasonal items and other goods for sale, as well as culinary options, live performances and holiday displays.
- + USAG Benelux Spotlight: Alex Rivera—This Spotlight is on Alexandra “Alex” Rivera, support services specialist at Dülmen Tower Barracks in Germany, who helps military service members and ...
- + Renovations at APS-2 Zutendaal to improve energy efficiency—Army Prepositioned Stocks-2 Zutendaal moves forward with new cutting-edge renovations to tackle energy consumption.
- + USAG Benelux Spotlight: Patrick Fowler—Patrick Fowler, site manager of Army Community Service at USAG Benelux-Brunssum, takes care of Soldiers and veterans in the community. In his free tim...
- + Mobile battery system in action at Dülmen Tower Barracks—ZUTENDAAL, Belgium – Garrison energy managers from across Europe had the opportunity to join the Installation Management-Europe G4 Utility Branch Ener...
- + USAG Benelux hosts Retiree Appreciation Days—CHIEVRES AIR BASE, Belgium – U.S. Army Garrison Benelux will host two Retiree Appreciation Day (RAD) events on Oct. 13 and 14 to provide a variety of ...
- + USAG Benelux Spotlight: Josh Alo—[Editor’s Note: In this series, we are shining a light on our workforce in and around the Benelux. This Spotlight is on Joshua Alo, postmaster at U.S....
- + Bits of the Benelux: Dutch youth reading campaign set to begin—Dutch primary schools gear up for their annual Children’s Book Week (known in Dutch as Kinderboekenweek) campaign Oct. 4-15.
- + From the Archives: Chièvres Air Base Bell Tower—For individuals living and working on Chièvres Air Base, the bell tower in front of the U.S. Army Garrison Benelux headquarters building is one of the...
- + AFNorth school visits, performs at Invictus Games—The AFNorth International School in Brunssum bussed fifth through 12th grade students to Düsseldorf, Germany, to experience the competition of wounded...
- + CAB Fest 2023: A Celebration of American Culture —CHIEVRES AIR BASE, Belgium – The normally calm and quiet airfield here was transformed into the American Wild West for two days during Chièvres Air Ba...
- + USAG Benelux Spotlight: Nicolas Delmoitié—This Spotlight is on SSA Nicolas Delmoitié, a Belgian native who recently returned to the area as a member of the U.S. Army.
- + Bits of the Benelux: Münsterland keeps historic traditions alive with Lambertusfest—“Kinder, kommt runter, Lambertus ist munter!” This traditional saying marks the official opening of the “Lambertusfest,” or Lambertus Festival...
- + USAG Benelux Spotlight: Michel De Clercq—After 38 years at U.S. Army Garrison Benelux De Clercq is retiring and has taken on a new project – a comic book!
- + Bits of the Benelux: Mons relives WWII liberation with annual tank parade—Tanks in Town sees hundreds of World War II tanks, military vehicles and reenactors make their way to the city to honor its liberation during World Wa...
- + USAG Benelux Spotlight: Spc. Shamar Cerant—This Spotlight is on Spc. Shamar Hakeem Cerant, who recently represented Installation Management Command – Europe (IMCOM-Europe) at the Army Materiel....
- + Back to school in the Benelux—AFNORCHIEVRES AIR BASE, Belgium – For most U.S. children in the U.S. Army Garrison Benelux community, the first day of a new school year is just aroun...
- + USAG Benelux Spotlight: Jan Grolleman and racing pigeon, Liv—BRUNSSUM, Netherlands — In this new series, we are shining a light our workforce in and around the Benelux. Our first Spotlight is on Jan Grolleman, a...
- + Bits of the Benelux: Nijmegen march offers challenge, inspiration to participants—BRUNSSUM, Netherlands — Teams across U.S. Army Garrison Benelux and its mission partner organizations have prepared their minds and bodies for the...
- + Street naming project establishes new legacy at Dülmen Tower Barracks—Members of U.S. Army Garrison Benelux gathered alongside mission partners and local community leaders for a street naming ceremony at the Dülmen Tower...
- + Bits of the Benelux: Brussels celebrates renaissance heritage with Ommegang—On the evenings of June 28 and 30, 2023, visitors can see a new – or rather, very old – side of Brussels during the annual Ommegang celebration
- + SHAPE Healthcare Facility, 424 Air Base Squadron welcome new leaders— Multiple organizations within the U.S. Army Garrison Benelux area welcomed new leaders during ceremonies at Chièvres Air Base...
- + Mons prepares to celebrate ‘Doudou’—Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to participate in the Ducasse de Mons, or “Doudou,” a popular annual event that takes place in the city o...
- + Bits of the Benelux: Dülmen wild horses catch public attention—Spectators from near and far gather for the annual wild horse round up “Wildpferde fangen” approximately 12 km (7.5 miles) west of Dülmen in the heart...
- + Eygelshoven Army Depot celebrates rail reopening—After five years of being out of commission, the Eygelshoven Army Depot rail line is now back to full operations.
- + SHAPE theater recognized with award-filled night—Following months of practice and numerous performances, the SHAPE Performing Arts Centre concluded their 2023 competition season with a...
- + Holocaust survivor shares personal story—JFC BRUNSSUM, Netherlands – Distinguished visitors, community members, and fifth graders from AFNorth International School gathered for the Holocaust ...
- + Brussels students dig into local environment for Earth Day—Elementary school students learned about the local environment and planted bushes as part of an Earth Day celebration
- + Army Emergency Relief gives dollars to Soldiers—When life takes an unexpected turn and money runs short, some may feel there is nowhere to turn in their time of need...
- + Bits of the Benelux: Stumbling upon Holocaust history—"Stolpersteine” in German, translates to “stumbling stones” and is a global art project meant to make you stumble upon an individual’s last place of r...
- + Dülmen event creates bonds, promotes awareness—Community members gathered for a SAFER Challenge and chili cook-off at Tower Barracks in Dülmen, March 23, 2023.
- + 2023 Easter hours at USAG Benelux—The religious holiday Easter (Sunday, April 9) and the days surrounding may alter operational hours across the garrison
- + Bits of the Benelux: Dutch tulips emerge with colorful history—Tulips, windmills, clogs, and cheese – for many people, these things bring to mind the country of the Netherlands and its western coastal region of Ho...
- + Commentary: The colors you wear—Purple is a hue that has been used for centuries to represent wealth, nobility, luxury and power. It is also a color used throughout modern history to...
- + USAG Benelux crowns own 2023 Best Warriors—CHIEVRES AIR BASE, Belgium – Following two days of grueling tests, two Military Police Soldiers rose above the competition to be crowned U.S. Army Gar...
- + Benelux community comes together to honor Black History Month—CHIEVRES AIR BASE, Belgium – Members of the 424th Air Base Squadron and U.S. Army Garrison Benelux held an observance honoring Black History Month at ...
- + Crossage à l’tonne: Rules—By Luigi Vadala, USAG Benelux Public Affairs Intern CHIEVRES AIR BASE, Belgium — To ensure the smooth running of the “Crossage à l’tonne” event and e...
- + Bits of the Benelux: Enjoying the Carnival season—Carnival season returns to Europe and the Benelux region.
- + Get ready for crossage: Choooolette!—CHIEVRES AIR BASE, Belgium — In Chièvres, crossage is a must-see event! Held on Feb. 22, 2023, it will take place in the heart of the city. This year...
- + Improper illumination spells danger for cyclists—USAG BENELUX-BRUNSSUM, Netherlands — Darker days during the winter can mean increased danger for bicycle riders in the Benelux. The season’s shorter ...
- + Dülmen Tower Barracks Town Hall Summary, Jan. 19, 2023—Senior leaders from U.S. Army Garrison Benelux held a town hall at Dülmen Tower Barracks on Jan. 19, 2023.
- + Benelux honors legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.—CHIEVRES AIR BASE, Belgium – Members of U.S. Army Garrison Benelux and SHAPE came together to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during an observance at...
- + Bits of the Benelux: Story of three kings sparks Benelux-wide celebrations—[Editor’s Note: The following story is the seventh in the series “Bits of the Benelux.” This series takes a deep dive into the stories, cultures and t...
- + Bits of the Benelux: Christmas Eve service commemorates WWII Soldiers—[Editor’s Note: The following story is the sixth in the series "Bits of the Benelux." This series takes a deep dive into the stories, cultures and tra...
- + Airman honors family legacy at St. Vith—CHIEVRES AIR BASE, Belgium – Staff Sgt. Sean Whittaker, a member of the Air Force honor guard at Chièvres Air Base, is used to representing the U.S. m...
- + Bits of the Benelux: Celebrating the holidays with markets—CHIEVRES AIR BASE, Belgium – For visitors and residents alike, Christmas and winter markets serve as a key highlight of the Benelux holiday season.
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