February 12 2010

Arrival of second chalk from Kabul

With the second chalk arriving Thursday late night our deployment to the two ISAF Headquarters in Kabul has finally come to an end.

The last 50 colleagues had their feet back on familiar ground Friday morning at two o'clock after an exhausting odyssey by plane (more than 12 hours delay).

Now the Corps will slowly turn into normal working procedures, process all experiences into our next challenges and start working under normal conditions once the well deserved leave period is finished.

Good to have you all back safely, colleagues!

 Chief of Staff, General Ent welcomed the second chalk.

(photo: WO1 Jeffrey Deuning)

February 11 2010

Storming of the Corps

Irregular troops seized the headquarters of 1(GE/NL) Corps in Münster. The troops of Prince Carnival, Andreas IV from Münster, commenced their attack on February 11. 

In a battle of words with the Prince, the Chief of Staff Brigadier-General Theo Ent, tried to defend the HQ for as long as possible. 

As General Ent appeared to be a strong opponent, Prince Carnival decided to move forward his secret weapon: the seductive dancing of the beautiful Lore.
To her charms, the Chief of Staff had no answer and with his heart, he handed over the HQ to Lore and her Prince. The troops entered the HQ and Andreas IV promulgated the party law.

 After a tough 'fight' Brigadier Theo Ent handed 

over the key of our HQ to Prince Carnival.

(photo: Cpl. Michael Dryka)

February 11 2010

Combat Lifesaving Class

The US delegation at 1 German-Netherlands Corps organized a class in combat lifesaving on Thursday, February 11.

Experiences that had been drawn from many missions were explained and trained during the event that lasted the entire morning.

Minor operations like intravenous injections and nasal phangeal airway were shown by medics and than copied by the trainees to provide a small level of medical capabilities to non-medical personnel.

 US soldiers of the Corps staff 

giving an intravenous injection.

(photo: Col Keith Donahoe)

February 04 2010

First ISAF HQ members arrival

After a six months period the first ISAF 1GNC members safety landed at Airport "Flughafen Münster-Osnabrück"(FMO).

Happily reunited with their families they went homewards after they were first welcomed by the Acting Commander Major General Harm de Jonge.

Everybody is now looking forward to a well earned holiday.

Colleagues, welcome home!!!!

First welcome words on familiar ground.

(photo: Cpl. Michael Dryka)

February 01 2010

Dutch Minister of Defense visits CISBn

On Monday 01 February. the Dutch Minister of Defence, Eimert van Middelkoop paid a visit to the CISBn at Camp Holterhoek Eibergen.

The Minister was briefed about the latest developments in the areas of communication and information.

Lieutenant-Colonel Bart Klaren, Commander CISBn was aware of the unique occasion: "We have been able to show him the equipment we use and we have underlined our bi-national cooperation".

A warm welcome under snowy conditions.

(photo: Cpl. Michael Dryka)

January 21 2010

General Wieker now Germany's Highest Ranking Soldier

After being promoted to "Four-Star-General" last Tuesday our Commander Volker Wieker finally became Germany's highest ranking officer - Inspector General - on January 21.

With a military inauguration celebration German Minister of Defense Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg handed over the new task to General Wieker in Berlin on Thursday evening.

"Sir, 1 German/Netherlands Corps proudly wishes all the best and success with your new challenge."

Germany's Minister of Defense zu Guttenberg and newly 

appointed Inspector General Volker Wieker.

 (source: BMVg)

January 20 2010

New Years Address of  Commander

Major General Harm de Jonge, Acting Commander of 1 German/ Netherlands Corps gave a speech on Wednesday afternoon at the Dutch Prins-Claus-Barracks on the occasion of the New Year Reception of the Corps HQ.

The new year awaits the Corps with some high ranking events such as the return of our deployed colleagues, two big exercises as well as a change of command, so Gen de Jonge called to continue the good work of 2009.

General de Jonge addressing his soldiers.

 (photo: Cpl. Michael Dryka)

January 20 2010

Ecumenical New Year Church Service 

Church representatives from six different countries and confessions celebrated the Holy Mess with our Corps members on Wednesday, January 20.

The decorated Vom-Stein-Hall replaced a chancel and soldiers from all participating nations of 1 German/ Netherlands Corps had some devotional moments on the occasion of the traditional New Year Church Service, also praying for a save return of our deployed colleagues in Afghanistan.  

Ecumenical New Year Church Service.

 (photo: Cpl. Michael Dryka)

January 12-14 2010

Academics at Hannover's 1st Tank Division 

To prepare the Training Audience and meet each other before the start of the exercise 1 German/ Netherlands Corps Staff together with Headquarters First German Tank Division conducted a series of briefings and discussion - the so-called Academics - to have a common understanding and a starting point for coming Command Post Exercise NOBLE SWORD in June/July this year.

The atmosphere at the traditional buildings of the HQ in Hannover was very good and fruitful discussion will lead us to a success when we meet next time.

Participants of the Academics 

at the stairs of HQ 1st Tank Div. in Hannover.

 (source: 1PzDiv/PresseAbt)