Alsace France Overview

A Thank You
A couple weeks ago at my husband’s promotion ceremony, Colonel Manning turned to my 14 year old daughter and said, “thank you.” He went on to acknowledge the sacrifices that she’s made to support her father and her country for the last 14 years. Neither of us had ever heard such simple, yet powerful words before. We thank our military members all the time. Moving tributes are created and passed along through email and Facebook posts. We smile and nod at uniformed service members at airports and in restaurants. And occasionally we stop and think about the spouses and might show them our gratitude as well.But the kids? We have high expectations for them.

APO/FPO
You usually don't hear about the rules until you unknowingly try to break one. Like you can't ship coffee outside of Germany (but the post office at Schinnen will ship it for you), and I've been told that you can't ship playing cards to Spain. Of course, the list doesn't stop there... here's a site to help. Not the best out there, but still, it helps to know before you pack those Christmas boxes.http://www.oconus.com/ZipCodes.asp

AWGK Foggy Fields Bazaar
The American Women of Geilenkirchen organization has held the Foggy Field Bazaar for 18 years. Operating as a support and social organization within the NATO Air Base and surrounding community, AWGK gives back to the local military and base-support community by providing extensive philanthropic resources. The primary source of philanthropic funds comes from monies raised at this highly-anticipated annual event.AWGK Foggy Fields Bazaar"Europe's best shopping comes to the tri-border area"When: November 20-22 Where: Hangar 4 at Geilenkirchen

Veteran's Day at Margraten
If you haven't been to the US Cemetery at Margraten, then the Veteran's Day event will be a nice time to go. It's such a beautiful and moving place. Dutch families take care of the graves leaving flowers on them regularly. This honor is passed down from generation to generation as they still remember and appreciate w

Lumpia Sale
The Mission Support Squadron is selling Lumpia to raise money for their first combined Christmas Party. If you don't know Lumpia, think egg roll, then take it up a notch. They are delicious treats that disappear at a party. Good alone or with sauces. You can freeze them or eat them. Get extras and save some for one of those nights you don't feel like cooking. You choose fried or frozen, beef or pork.3 lumpia/2 Euros or 15/9 Euros.Pre-orders only until 10 November. All orders can either be delivered or picked up at the Chapel Annex on 12 Nov. POC: SSgt Diana Adams (0049) 2451633834