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SHAPE Community Life September 2021 TANKS IN TOWN BELGIAN MOD VISIT SERGE LAZAREFF PRIZE
EDITOR’s Letter
Dear Shapians,
Once school starts and most newcomers are settled down at SHAPE, a battle
rhythm is established for events in preparation amongst the community.
From the Office of Communication & Community Affairs (OCCA) office we
are pleased to launch our Instagram account “shapebsg” as well as the new
looking SHAPE Base Support Group Facebook page, former SHAPE Morale
& Welfare and SHAPE Notifications Facebook pages. The idea behind is to
consolidate a single communication channel for the SHAPE community in
order to get as much useful information as possible from official sources.
The release and flow of information should be constant and accurate;
therefore our intent is to have you on board contributing to feed the needs
of the SHAPE community in terms of social media. Be welcomed to be part
of it by sending us your photos for publication on Instagram: community
gatherings, activities, etc.
We are looking forward to hearing from you all soon!
María José Tezanos Bustamante
Office of Communication & Community Affairs (OCCA)
Base Support Group
Officer-in-Charge
María José Tezanos Bustamante (NIC)
065/44.2221
maria.tezanos@shape.nato.int
SHAPE Internship Programme: Office of Communication &
Community Affairs
María Ramírez Clemente (ESP-Civ)
SHAPE Community Life (SCL) is an authorized unofficial magazine, 065/44.2009
maria.clemente@shape.nato.in
published monthly by Base Support Group (BSG). The views
Web Asst. Office of Communication & Community Affairs
expressed in SCL are the sole responsibility of the authors. Lorena Agruña Martínez (ESP-Civ)
Acceptance of material does not guarantee publication. 065/44.2069
lorena.agrunamartinez@shape.nato.int
The Officer-in-Charge (OIC) reserves the right to refuse a
Social Media/Office of Communication & Community Affairs
submission and the right to edit or shorten any material or article Alba D’Alcamo (SMD)
submitted. No liability is accepted for the validity of articles, d’alcamo.alba@shape.nato.int
announcements or advertising appearing in this magazine. Articles Guest Columnist
and photos must acknowledge all sources used, as the OIC cannot Mike Adubato (NIC)
be held responsible for breaches of copyright. SCL cannot accept Printer
responsibility for errors or omissions which may occur during Imprimerie European Graphics S.A.
production. SHAPE Community Life
Bldg. 102, Room 105
Please Note: any materials submitted with articles (e.g.: disks, 065/44.20.69
photos), left more than 60 days, will be disposed of. sclmag@live.be
All the events announced could be postponed or cancelled due to security reasons related to
COVID-19 outbreak. Please, visit SHAPE2day website, SHAPE Base Support Group Facebook Page for
a more accurate and updated information.
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CONTENTS
September 2021
COMMUNITY NEWS
3 SHAPE International Women’s Club
4 Welcome Ceremony for the New Residents in Soignies
5 Spanish Welcome Picnic
6 Gionvanni “Vanni” D’ Ambrosio - the Toastmaster
8 SHAPE IC3s 2021 Charity Tombola: A Look Behind the Scenes
MILITARY NEWS
12 Change of Responsibility: Deputy Commander/Chief of Staff
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Ceremony at NCSIG
17 Return of the NATO CIS Group (NCISG) Flag from Mission Resolute Support change of responsibility: NCISG
18 Visit of Belgian Minister of Defence: Mrs. Ludivine Dedonder
20 Tanks In Town: Annual WWII Celebration in Mons
21 Keep an Eye Open
22 Legal News!
SHAPE LIFE
26 SHAPE International Band
28 From SHAPE with Love
30 Life in ISS
34 Staying Well Together at SHAPE!
36 Mehter Band, the Oldest Military Band
38 SHAPE Fest Safety
TRAVEL
visit of belgian minister of defense 18
40 Trabzon and the Sumela Monastery
44 Discover Italy: Sirolo
SPORTS & FITNESS
48 The Sporting Life
50 September: Build Good Habits
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MORALE & WELFARE
53 SHAPE Auditorium - Cinema tanks in town
54 SHAPE International Library
54 Silver Spoon
55 Rationed Items Store
56 SHAPE Sports & Fitness
SHAPE AGENDA
57 Dates for your Diaries
58 Ongoing
59 SHAPE Travel Group
52 Forum and Puzzles
serge lazareff prize award 24
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Community News
SHAPE International Women’s Club (SIWC)
Courtesy of SIWC
T he members of SHAPE International Women’s Club (SIWC) are happy to announce the 2021-2022 season has
begun. Since 1967 our club has been an important stakeholder in promoting the quality of life within the SHAPE
community. SIWC values friendship and understanding among women from different countries. This atmosphere
encourages you to meet new people and make new friendships, maybe even ones that will last a lifetime.
The SHAPE Officers’ Wives’ Club (SOWC) was community. These events can also be an escape from
created in April 1967. The first SOWC function was the daily routine; a nice fun, relaxed evening, or lunch
a luncheon held in what is now known as the SHAPE amongst your friends (old and new).
CLUB. Approximately 30 to 50 ladies attended. On the
The main activity during Covid-19 was creating an
program was a demonstration of Belgian cooking,
International Cookbook. The first edition of SIWC
which proved to be a great success. After this event,
cookbook, with over 190 recipes from 34 countries, was
the attendance increased, and the Club took its
shape organizing more and more events each year. such a success that we organized a second printing.
In the spring of 2008 the club changed the name to the We truly believe that sharing our cultures is a great
SHAPE International Women’s Club – SIWC. Women way of opening our minds. Through exposure to
affiliated with SHAPE could participate in the events. another’s culture and way of life, we learn more about
One of the main objectives is to sponsor activities of people, and more about ourselves when we broaden
interest to members, and promote friendship and our perspective.
the exchange of ideas through activities and events. We are kicking off the 2021-2022 with a Welcome
Since 2008 the women with SHAPE were able to join an Coffee Event at the SHAPE Club, where you can
intercultural environment discovering food, customs, and discover all the different clubs and activities that the
traditions from all the other allied and partner nations. SHAPE community has to offer. Tickets for this event
can be bought at the Rendez-Vous two weeks before
The SIWC holds monthly events (luncheons and
the event, or during SHAPE Fest at the SIWC tent.
evening events) from September through May. Our
events are very popular, and are a great opportunity We are looking forward to meeting you at one of our
to learn more about different cultures within the SHAPE future events.
For more information about the Club and the seasonal membership card join our Fb:
SHAPE International Women’s Club.
www.shape2day.com SCL 3
Welcome Ceremony for the New Residents in Soignies
By LtCol Carl Vandepitte, BSG Liaison Officer
O
n Friday 10th September, the mayor of
Soignies invited all new habitants to
welcome them in the city.
More than 100 Shapians living in Soignies were
invited. Every participant received a goodie bag
with information on the city and flyers about
activities in the neighborhood.
A harpist and a pianist played some music.
The mayor introduced herself and the city and
welcomed all newcomers. Then, the municipal
college was introduced.
After this official part, everybody was invited to
have a drink. People could also go and visit the
local “Halle au saveurs” where they could taste
some local products.
Thanks to the help of USAG Benelux the whole
event was translated.
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Spanish Welcome Picnic
Courtesy of the Spanish Community
On Saturday September 4th, the Spanish SHAPE community celebrated the traditional
Welcome PICNIC, an activity that due to the pandemic could not take place last year.
T
he main reason for organizing this event was The event was very well planned by the Board and
to get to know those of you who have had the the control of attendees due to Covid requirements,
good fortune to come to these lands, all in a impeccable. Volunteers were called upon for
relaxed and familiar atmosphere, although this year preparations, as these events require many hands!
within COVID measures that we must respect. Among the tasks required were moving and setting
up tables, games and sports equipment, and
It is an outdoor event that covered almost the whole collecting them at the end; dressing the tables and
day, in which activities were prepared for children receiving and organizing the food brought by the
and a picnic lunch, with barbecue for the little ones. families; taking photos of the event; organizing the
The older children ate dishes prepared by the families cleaning shifts of the area; preparing and managing
to share. It is customary for each family to prepare a drinks and cooking the burgers on the BBQ; and, as
dish, with the following distribution according to the you can never miss, playing music during the event!
year in SHAPE:
The Spanish Community in SHAPE is quite large, which
The general sequence of planned activities started allows, if its members want, to organize “saraos” and
at 10 a.m. with the sports activities, followed by the events for many people, sharing the efforts among all.
fun “face painting” activity, the collection of food, There was a very good predisposition, we encourage
the speeches of Major General Roca, SHAPE STREN, Spanish Shapians to continue like this, with the
and Brigadier General Chueca, Spanish NMR and COLLABORATION OF ALL we can do great things and
concluded with the contest of delicious Spanish leave a great image of the Spanish Community in SHAPE
omelettes and the feast. and therefore of SPAIN.
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Getting to Know:
Gionvanni “Vanni” D’ Ambrosio - the Toastmaster
By Vice President for Public Relations Katherine Cleo Gonzales
But alas, he is the same Vanni – the Italian guy,
always happy to live in this world.
The same Vanni who hit the jackpot when he
married an amazing lady. The same Vanni
who fathered two children who are now almost
adults.
The same Vanni who is a CWO for the Italian
Air Force, the reason why he’s in SHAPE in the
first place. That man behind SHAPE sports and
fitness activities. The same guy whose addicted
p Vanni after his first public speech to nothing else but coffee (and maybe his wife).
V
anni stood with his feet steadfast against What changed then? From the point when he’s
the platform. He held his breath, as he held unable to speak – to that fateful day when he
the microphone – a bit tighter as memories conquered the stage – oozing with confidence?
of last year’s event rushed in. Well, let’s just say that he embarked on a
He barely spoke then. He was conscious of journey.
his English. He was good with it but he always Twelve years ago, he met someone who convinced
thought he could do better. So he spit out his him to give away flyers about SHAPE Toastmasters
words, ever so lightly, and as swiftly, as if International Club while running the fitness
nothing was said. program. But Vanni got curious and he wanted to
And with another breath, he was back to the be part of it, not just to advertise but to attend
present: looking at thousands of faces looking one meeting.
back at him – some familiar faces of friends, It didn’t end with just attending. At that point, he
colleagues, of families, of children, of everyone wanted to improve his English and to work on
whose part of the Make A Wish event held in how he shows himself to people. Being part of an
SHAPE every year. English speaking club allowed for him to grow.
He felt no hesitation, no awkwardness, not a In the club, he met one of the most well organized
thought of being out of place. It felt as if he’s woman (apart from his wife), Else-Marie Amundsen.
where he belongs – with his feet steadfast against He just knew that she has to be his mentor. It was
the platform, one hand on the microphone and not long enough for her to challenge him to deliver
another on top of his heart as the rush of emotions
his first ever speech. She said “Just be yourself and
come running in.
tell us who you are.” And that was the beginning of
The words started flowing, nonstop. It was so much his Toastmaster journey.
that he can’t stop himself from talking. No one can.
In this journey he realized that he loves to speak
He went on and on: speaking as if he’s just talking
a lot but he learned to speak less and listen more.
to a friend and not to thousands; as if he was just
in his living room, and not in a huge stage; as if he And if he does speak, it would be purposeful
was a new man with a newfound voice. and accurate. His English got better and better.
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Make-A-Wish Event
He is now the VP for Membership for SHAPE The SHAPE International Toastmasters is an
International Toastmasters club. He became a English speaking club offering new possibilities.
mentor to younger people through his position,
Presently, we hold our club meetings online, on
his speeches, and his actions.
the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month. We meet
He became the Vanni, we all know now, funny and and greet from 18:30 hours and start the meeting
inspiring – confident and convincing; conquering at 19:00 hours (Belgian times).
the world, one stage at a time.
As always: Stay Healthy, Active, Busy, & Happy!
If you want to know more about SHAPE International Toastmasters Club, its meetings and the members,
like Vanni and Else-Marie, send an email to: toastmastersshapeclub@gmail.com
Follow us: www.facebook.com/shapetoastmasters/
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SHAPE IC3s
2021 Charity
Tombola:
A Look Behind
the Scenes
By IC3
I
t began as a modest goal in the winter of 2021 to help lift the oppression of the continuing pandemic. This is
the behind the scenes story of how the SHAPE International Chapel Centre Charity Association’s Board (SHAPE
IC3), with a supporting community from SHAPE/Chievres, together tirelessly worked to assist a return to a ‘better’
normal for children in two local Children’s Homes
“Vaquita” has been long used to describe a Spanish One major challenge was how to sell tickets virtually. We are
community-run initiative that collected milk for children, aware not everyone uses social media, so thankfully, we were
placed into a Belgian government-run foster-care Home, able to follow in the footsteps of a previous Group 2 who
ASBL SAAE Bethl’eem. In 2013, the Vaquita needed a sponsor had had a successful fundraiser with the Morale and Welfare
to continue its monthly food drives and our collaboration SHAPE Community Life Management staff. With their help, a
began. form was placed on the Events’ section of the ‘SHAPE2day’
website. Interested supporters could request tickets, use our
A “little cow” donation can appeared one year, which IBAN to pay and receive their tickets in their Inbox!
helped purchase new bedding for the children. IC3 can
provide transparency for Vaquita donations, as our own The Draw itself could be done – Live – from our own IC3
books are audited yearly and Jean, (IC3s Treasurer), handles Facebook page. Our thanks to Vic, for finding the raffle
machine to give our fundraiser the transparency it needed!
any Vaquita purchases. Children were funded for summer
activities in 2019 and 2020, but the Vaquita monthly drive “Helena’s ‘amazing’ creative marketing design added to the
itself, was stopped due to COVID in February 2020. success when we invited the children from the last year’s
camp to give her their art impressions.
In spite of the continued restrictions, we were contacted in
January 2021 by the Home to ask if they could count on IC3 Add Vic’s inspired ticket sales—she with her husband, Andy,
to send four children to camp in August, 2021. and a UK friend named Alice, were responsible for selling 218
of the 508 tickets sold!
Pam, President of IC3 explained: “The Executive Board
agreed that if we plundered our own IC3s bank account, The synergy continued – IC3 had pre-committed to sending
we could, even knowing that the arrangements were still four children to camp, with the hope of adding two more.
tentative. But, then, we had to think about a way to raise What unfolded was pretty incredible!
some more money”. An early in-house fundraiser by J2 aspiring to send one child
An idea was proposed – could we find some prizes and run to camp, kicked off the giving.
a Virtual Tombola? This is how this new adventure began. Customers shopping at USAG Brussels’ Consignment Shop
“Some of us had had experiences with SHAPE fed Hugo (a black piggy bank) signed to help to “send the
Concessionaires and other local merchants, so we started kids to camp”, add Alek’s (Shop Manager) enthusiasm in a
to ask!” The response was gratifying! conversation one night with a late customer plus a private
donation; asked for three.
“Going virtual was utterly new to us but we had to try
something. Many of us volunteer with IC3 because our efforts “When the SHAPE Vintage Closet joined in the fray with their
help children who are innocent, unfortunately affected by donation, we started to have hope that we could help more
the choices of others. When you think of the adjustments kids”.
these children have had to face, taken out of their families When IC3 learned they would be receiving something from
and placed by the Belgian Court system with strangers in the SHAPE International Women’s Club (SIWC) from their
a foster-care run Home?” Pam added. “Add the restrictions recent Cookbook sales, we tentatively approached another
and fear of the pandemic?” Home, Don Bosco Centre Jeune.
8 SCLGrandma’s Attic President Suzanne, gave us a chance to One boy from Don Bosco (who had to leave having just turned
test “what not to do when you shoot live on FB”, and their 18 years old but was still supported), was able to re-join his 14
own (USAG Chievres Private Org) Board approved our last former housemates at their Don Bosco Camp in Chassepierre
minute request to top-up our funding. for 10 days. Remaining funds provided two additional weeks of
“Stages” for each of the 14 boys as well.
“When the IC3 Executive Board commits to a project, we
make every effort to ensure that it happens. A SHAPE “We were so grateful to everyone who helped to make this
Morale and Welfare, Base Support Group 2 is a ‘not for event a success”. Pam remarked. “Community collaboration
profit’ activity. Our full Board consists of 10 international took a sad situation and gave everyone hope for a summer of
volunteers. The SHAPE International Chapel Sr. Staff possibilities; it was more than we ever could have imagined”.
Chaplain is our sponsor. But most importantly, we must Though echoes of discord exist in our world—differing beliefs
follow SHAPE regulations. We can never truly predict the and behaviours, even now amplified by the fear of a persistent
generosity of our community or of late, navigate COVID pandemic, there is a factor that transcends all of that. Humanity
restrictions, for new projects but, we never want to be in is wired to lend a helping hand when needed, and those who
a position where we only have enough funds for some, respond restore a little harmony. They know that there is value,
versus all.” Pam explained. not only in achieving the goal, but in the community relationships
What was accomplished? Five children, from the SAAE affected—the strangers who are no longer strangers for having
Bethl’eem Home, went to the Verlaine summer camp and worked together or become customers and colleagues who
nine other children attended differing lengths of daytime are increasingly appreciated for their untiring efforts and
organized activities called, “Stages”. expertise. Our new (virtual) adventure proved this.
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The SHAPE IC3, (SHAPE International Chapel Centre 4 Liaison Link – Need Community Service hours? Ask us for
Charity Association) was founded in March 2011, and was opportunities.
recognized as an official Group 2, in 2013, under the SHAPE 5. DONATE (clothing, household goods, shoes, bedding, toys,
Base Support Group, Morale and Welfare Branch. Run solely small furniture items):
by international volunteers, it follows NATO regulations and
*Charity Van Days:
is audited once a year.
• Grandma’s Attic, Chievres AB - Last Tuesday of the month
The 3 C’s stand for our 3 VALUES:
– 1400-1500
Caring, Compassion and Community.
Our logo’s tag line is: Connecting Community to Charity. • Pater-Rupert-Mayer-Haus, Casteau (resuming Fall 2021)
Our first priority is to support children, with their families Donate directly to a local charity: Societe de Saint Vincent
or those placed temporarily by the Belgium Courts into de Paul Conference Pere Andre who support 600 families
group foster care (“not for profit” or ASBL) Homes. We in the Ath, Chievres and Brugelette area. Their van stops
do this by facilitating or helping your group find a need, at Grandma’s Attic to pick up any ‘out of season or unsold”
like: Warm Clothing/Hygiene/Food Drives, Charity Tombola articles or for our community members, to give in either
Raffles, St Nicholas Toy Appeal/Events or work projects. location.
*IC3s “Donate Direct” List
Today, you can:
• Some charities will take donations at their own Thrift shops,
1. COLLECT FOOD - IC3s “BIG GREEN BOX” - Non-perishable open to the public.
food @SHAPE Carrefour Market • Donate (or Consign): “Grandma’s Attic” (Chievres), Brussels
2. “VAQUITA” (Sponsor for the SHAPE Spanish Community’s Consignment Shop (Zaventum) or, on SHAPE, “Vintage
– Yearly Vaquita Team) Closet”
3. IC3 St. Nicholas’ Gift Program for Children (October- • Tie in bags/deposit into a brightly coloured metal bins, found
December off SHAPE
SHAPE Int. Chapel Centre Charity Assoc. 2021 Board
Pam Giacomello (CAN) President
Jean Vanderwal (BEL) Treasurer
Helena Fortuna Jelenc (SLO) Marketing
Cristina Grajal (ESP) Vice President
Danielle Healy (BEL) Admin/Charity Liaison
Vic Hobby (GBR) Social Media
Sponsor: International Staff Chaplain, CH (CPT) Brian S.
Phipps, SHAPE International Chapel
New International Advisory Board (American, German
and UK Members)
Charity List 2021 (Note: ASBL means “not for profit”):
SAAE Bethl’eem, ASBL Bourgeons, Colfontaine Foster Care Home for Children
Centre de Jeunes Don Bosco, Hornu Foster Care Home for Boys
Le Kangourou, Baudour Maison Maternelle (Single Parent Home with children)
Centre de Soutien Familial Juridique et Scolaire, Ecole
des Devoirs (in the St. Charles School), Peruwelz Charity After-School Program
L’arche de Noé, Maisières Animal Shelter
Société Saint Vincent de Paul, Saint Andre asbl, Maffle
Enraide Et Solidarite Protestantes (E.S.O.P), Cuesmes
Asbl Service d’entraide Foyer Saint-Augustin, Mons
www.shape2day.com SCL 11CHANGE OF RESPONSIBILITY
Deputy Commander/Chief of Staff Ceremony at
NCISG Story by NATO Communications & Information Systems Group
B
rigadier General Luigi CARPINETO officially assumed command of NATO Communications and
Information Systems Group (NCISG) as the new Deputy Commander/Chief of Staff (DCOM/COS)
on 15 July 2021 during a change of responsibility ceremony in Mons, Belgium.
Change of Responsibility ceremony, 15 July 2021, Mons, Belgium, left: Brigadier
General Luigi CARPINETO, new DCOM/COS NCISG; middle: Major General
Major General Frank SCHLÖSSER, COM NCISG, Change of Frank SCHLÖSSER, COM NCISG; right: Brigadier General Hans FOLMER,
Responsibility ceremony, 15 July 2021, Mons, Belgium. DCOM/COS NCISG.
Major General Frank SCHLÖSSER, Commander NCISG Commander and had executed all duties
of the NCISG and DCOS Cyberspace, conducted in an exemplary fashion. Major General Schlsser
the ceremony for the change of responsibility paid tribute to Brigadier General Folmer for his
NCISG DCOM/COS from Brigadier General Hans outstanding job over the last three years.
FOLMER to Brigadier General Luigi CARPINETO.
“You took the challenge and you sailed the ship
Along with other distinguished military guests, called the NCISG very safely through stormy
the event was attended by Rear Admiral Enrico waters with many icebergs. I have to admit that
Pacioni, the National Military Representative of the way you did was very impressive. It is your
Italy to SHAPE; Colonel Edwin Altena, the National clear thinking, your structured way of working,
Military Representative of the Netherlands to your leadership and your transparency, which
SHAPE; and Mr. Timothy Murphy, Directorate made the difference. The most impressive aspect
Service Operations of the NCIA. The Commander of your outstanding character is that you never
welcomed also Brigadier General Stelian Cristea, lost your military family from your radar” – he said.
Director of the Cyberspace Operations Centre
In his remarks, he emphasized, “Hans Folmer is a
(CyOC); Colonel Constantino Russo, Deputy
man that you can discuss at any time all issues and
Director CyOC; Brigadier General Dimitrios
you always can learn a lot from his experiences
Kesopoulos, ACOS Cyber J6; Captain Ettore Socci,
and his visions”. General SchlÖsser pointed out
Director FMN Secretariat; LtCol Peters Torsten,
that Brigadier General Folmer always pushes the
Commander 1NSB; RSM Langevin Stephan,
thoughts about future operations’ requirements
Senior Enlisted Leader from 1NSB and Command
and combines these with important training and
Sergeant Major Peter KnÖringer, NCISG
exercise aspects.
Command Senior Enlisted Leader (CSEL). Major
General SchlÖsser directed a special greeting with Major General SchlÖsser thanked Brigadier
a bouquet of flowers to General Carpineto’s wife, General Hans Folmer for his years of serving
Mrs. Federica Castellazzi. NCISG, for his personal commitment, friendship
and professionalism. He wished him all the
Major General SchlÖsser used the change of
best for his next appointment and good luck for
responsibility ceremony to emphasis the important
his return to the Netherlands with his family.
role of the NCISG Deputy Commander and Chief
Furthermore, Major General SchlÖsser warmly
of Staff, which Brigadier General FOLMER had
welcomed Brigadier General Luigi CARPINETO
carried out from August 2018 through to July 2021.
to take up the gauntlet as the new NCISG
Major General SchlÖsser underlined that Brigadier Deputy Commander and Chief of Staff, wishing
General Folmer was not only the DCOM/COS, him a perfect start with his team in his new
but had been on several occasions the Acting post, saying “My first impression is that you are
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passionate, which is most important in our environment”.
Handing over the responsibility to Brigadier General Luigi
Carpineto, Brigadier General Hans Folmer gave an overview
of his experiences with NCISG. Brigadier General Folmer
underlined that during COVID-19 all staff, NATO Signal
Battalions (NSBs), Deployable Communications Modules
(DCMs), showed that they are capable of adapting to new
situations. In his opinion a lot of creativity was shown at all
levels, new kinds of exercises were implemented locally,
leaderships from the DCM Commanders to deal with small
teams were developed, divisions working from home, and
new capabilities developed to support all of this. Brigadier
General Folmer stated:
“I think that we all reinvented ourselves, and worked in a
more pragmatic way where we managed to deal with this
crisis. I am very grateful for that and for all the support.”
Brigadier General Folmer stated in his speech that he was
grateful to have experienced the leadership at SHAPE and
from so many great commanders at NCISG. The General
said: “What I would like to do is thank everybody individually
and mention everybody individually, but I cannot, I would
like to thank all the NSBs, CSEL, and audience for all the
Major General Frank, COM NCISG, Change
support you have provided.” of Responsibility ceremony, 15 July 2021,
The General thanked all the representatives from the Mons, Belgium.
Cyberspace Directorate and the NCISG staff. He also
directed a special thanks to his personal staff, his Military Change of Responsibility ceremony, 15 July
Assistant, Major Bart Jacobs; his Coordination Officer, LTC 2021, Mons, Belgium, Gaston de Ruiter, PA.
Frederik Koppenjan, and his Personal Assistant, OR-9
Gaston de Ruiters. He commended them on their strong
teamwork, which enabled him to execute his responsibilities
and concluded: “It was great to work with you.”
Finally, Brigadier General Folmer finished with a message to
the new DCOM/COS: “It is a difficult job, fourteen different
locations, twenty three different nationalities, all working
together, but it is a great job! I wish you all the luck you need
and I am sure that they all will support you.”
Brigadier General Luigi Carpineto, after taking over his
responsibility as the NCISG Deputy Commander and Chief of
Staff, in his response to the NCISG Commander expressed
deep gratitude for the honor of being the new Deputy
Commander and Chief of Staff of the NCISG. He thanked
Brigadier General Hans Folmer for his support during last
two weeks and for sharing his experience and knowledge.
Change of Responsibility ceremony, 15 July 2021, Mons, Belgium, Change of Responsibility ceremony, 15 July 2021, Mons,
left: CSEL Command Sergeant Major Peter Knӧringer, right: Mrs. Belgium,Brigadier General Hans FOLMER, DCOM/COS
Federica Castellazzi NCISG.
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14 SCLChange of Responsibility ceremony, 15 July 2021, Mons, Belgium, left: Major General Change of Responsibility ceremony, 15 July 2021, Mons, Belgium, left: Brigadier General
Frank SCHLÖSSER, COM NCISG; right: Brigadier General Hans FOLMER, DCOM/ Luigi CARPINETO, new DCOM/COS NCISG; middle: Major General Frank SCHLÖSSER,
COS NCISG. COM NCISG; right: Brigadier General Hans FOLMER, DCOM/COS NCISG
Change of Responsibility ceremony, 15 July 2021, Mons, Belgium, Brigadier General Change of Responsibility ceremony, 15 July 2021, Mons, Belgium, Brigadier General
Hans FOLMER, DCOM/COS NCISG. Luigi CARPINETO, new DCOM/COS NCISG.
Upon conclusion of the Ceremony, the Generals shook hands while maintaining the COVID-19
measures. At the end of the ceremony, Major General SchlÖsser thanked everyone for attending
and wished NCISG staff a nice summer leave.
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Handover the flag;
p
from the left: Brigadier
General Luigi Carpineto,
DCOM/COS NCISG;
Major General Frank
Schlösser, COM NCISG;
Lieutenant Colonel
Adam Ennis, final RS
Signal Commander
(NCIA); Command
Sergeant Major Peter
Knöringer, NCISG CSEL
Return of the NATO CIS Group (NCISG)
Flag from Mission Resolute Support
By NATO Communications & Information Systems Group
T
he NCISG flag, which had flown at HQ KAIA RESOLUTE SUPPORT (RS), was handed over to
Major General Frank Schlösser, Commander of the NATO CIS Group (NCISG) on 19 August 2021
by Lieutenant Colonel Adam Ennis, the final RS Signal Commander and currently the Commander
of the CIS Service Unit, NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA). The return of the flag
to HQ NCISG marks the end of NCISG’s presence in the RESOLUTE SUPPORT Mission, Afghanistan.
The NCISG flag, which had flown at HQ KAIA The NATO-led non-combat RESOLUTE SUPPORT
RESOLUTE SUPPORT (RS), was handed over to mission was launched on 12 December 2014;
Major General Frank Schlösser, Commander of the NCISG commitment to Afghanistan endured until
NATO CIS Group (NCISG) on 19 August 2021 by end of June 2021. The mission was established at
Lieutenant Colonel Adam Ennis, the final RS Signal the invitation of the Afghan government and in
Commander and currently the Commander of accordance with United Nations Security Council
the CIS Service Unit, NATO Communications and Resolution no. 2189 of 2014. Its purpose was to
Information Agency (NCIA). The return of the flag help Afghan security forces as well as various other
to HQ NCISG marks the end of NCISG’s presence institutions to develop the capacity to defend
in the RESOLUTE SUPPORT Mission, Afghanistan. Afghanistan and protect its citizens in a sustainable
manner, which it did until its withdrawal of forces.”
Major General Schlösser recognised that the mission
had been challenging, but the broad range of expertise
and knowledge held by NCISG personnel, as well as
their ability to work together as a team, had eased
the burden somewhat. He took the opportunity to
thank all the NCISG personnel, in collaboration with
CIS partners from NCIA and THALES, who over the
years had deployed in support of the Mission.
Brigadier General Luigi Carpineto, NCISG Deputy
Commander/Chief of Staff (DCOM/COS) and
Major General Frank Schlösser, COM
Command Sergeant Major Peter Knöringer, NCISG; Lieutenant Colonel Adam
NCISG Command Senior Enlisted Leader (CSEL), Ennis, final RS Signal Commander
also attended the ceremony. (NCIA)
From the left: Brigadier General Luigi Carpineto, DCOM/COS NCISG;Command
p
From the left: Brigadier General Luigi Carpineto, DCOM/COS NCISG; Command Sergeant Major Peter Knöringer, NCISG CSEL; right: Major General Frank Schlösser, COM
p
Sergeant Major Peter Knöringer, NCISG CSEL; Major General Frank Schlösser, COM NCISG NCISG, in front at the back: Lieutenant Colonel Adam Ennis, final RS Signal Commander (NCIA)
www.shape2day.com SCL 17VISIT OF BELGIAN MINISTER OF DEFENCE:
MRS LUDIVINE DEDONDER
By Alain PINTELON, LTC GS / OF-4 / BEL-A
O n 08 September 2021, SHAPE had the honour of
a visit by the Belgian Minister of Defence, Ms
Ludivine DEDONDER, who came to meet with
senior staff and take part in a specially prepared
windshield tour of the compound.
Upon her arrival, the Belgian Minister of Defence was
officially welcomed with an Honour Guard ceremony in
the Main Lobby.
18 SCLThis was followed by an office call Following her official programme Headquarter building as well as
with COS SHAPE, Admiral RÜHLE at the SHAPE Headquarters, the the international school. Her visit
and some briefings on specific Minister was offered a special concluded with a standing lunch in
topics of interest requested by windshield tour of the compound the SHAPE club with a delegation
Belgium. by the Belgian National Military of the Belgian community at SHAPE
After these briefings, the Minister Representative whilst being and the Major of the City of Mons.
was also taken on a tour around the briefed on important infrastructure
Comprehensive Crisis and Operations projects such as the new SHAPE
Domaine du Bocage
Management Centre (CCOMC). Village, the plans for the new SHAPE
•Remarkable 19th century
mansion house
•Concept store in the heart of an estate
awarded « outstanding garden »
•Specialized in garden decoration
•Specialized in home decor gifts
& fashion accessories
g experience
Great shoppin
•Relaxing & peaceful Route de Beaumont 56,
om SHAPE 7041 Givry (Mons)
20 min far fr
walk in the park
Wed-Thu: 13.00 PM - 18.00 PM
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Frid-Sat: 10.00 AM - 18.00
19PM
quintessence.givry Sun: 9.00 AM - 13.00 PMA
fter two years of absence,
Tanks in Town made its
comeback On Saturday 28th
and Sunday 29th of August. Dozens of
tanks including those from the War
Heritage Institute were on display as the
city center becomes a living museum of
World War II armored vehicles.
Favorable weather, a team of motivated
volunteers and meticulous organization
by the Royal Mons Auto Moto Club which
holds this event for 20 years. The Tanks in
Town weekend in Mons kept all its promises.
To reach the site, a London double-decker
bus transported an enthusiastic and curious
public to discover these funny cars which roll
in water without sinking. Stress-free, at least
for the driver. A special, impressive ride, and
beneficial learning and visitors convinced of
the educational scope of the approach.
Visitors had the chance to go back in time
and immerse themselves in the American
atmosphere of an authentic Liberation Ball.
To implement this event, the volunteers did
not count their hours, it was a real success.
Tanks In Town:
Annual WWII Celebration in Mons
Courtesy of Royal Mons Auto Moto Club
20 SCLSHAPE Field Office - ACCI SHAPE Field Office
Bldg. 101, Room K125
065 44 8809 accisfodistro@shape.nato.int
Keep Your Eye Open:
When should I contact ACCI?
O
Courtesy of ACCI SHAPE Field Office
ver the past year, the Allied Command Counterintelligence team has worked hard to ensure everyone
is aware of things to look out for to keep yourself and your family safe from adversaries who may
want to know more than they should about our great community. However, are you certain that you
know when to reach out to one of ACCI’s agents? Here, we outline four common examples of times
when you will want to contact a counterintelligence professional as soon as you can.
1. Someone you aren’t familiar with is asking you more questions 3. If you are traveling to a country outside of the
about work then they should. European Union or NATO Alliance.
People move in and out of the SHAPE community all of the time. As restrictions ease for travel under COVID,
Because of this, newcomers and visitors always have questions. fascinating destinations have once again piqued our
“Where is the best place to live,” “How often will I travel in my interests. Certain destinations want to know more
new position,” or “Is there a large community of people from my about you than your COVID status. Find out if your
home country?” These are all normal inquiries anyone may have next destination is a place to watch for anomalies
about a new posting. However, you are asked by a stranger how with border security. Make sure to contact a ACCI
often your spouse travels for work and to specific places, or if agent before you depart.
someone asks about access you may have to important meetings 4. You were a victim of a significant theft while
or information, this is something a counterintelligence agent will traveling.
want to discuss further.
For most petty theft, make sure you contact the
2. If you have received a call from a suspicious number security services both in the host country and here
outside of normal business. at SHAPE. However, if the theft was abnormal: your
In an international community such as SHAPE, it is quite normal passport was stolen, your hotel room was clearly
to receive calls and texts from many different nations, as we plan rifled through, or your safe was broken into, please
birthday parties, or schedule meetings. However, if you receive contact ACCI upon your return.
a call, text, message or social media inquiry from a person or
number you are not familiar with, and cannot attribute to another The adversary is always creating new ways of
part of your daily life, contact a counterintelligence agent to find attempting to find out more information than
out it is more than an erroneous
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something in the community that you deem a
threat to the security, contact ACCI. Allow your
counterintelligence professionals to identify
threats and keep you and your family safe.
If you think you need to speak with ACCI,
contact us at:
SHAPE Field Office (SFO):
Bldg. 101, Room K125
Tel: 065-44-8809/8811
Email: accisfodistro@shape.nato.int
www.shape2day.com SCL 21Legal News! By Borja MONTES TOSCANO
LAWFAS Content Manager
ACO Office of Legal Affairs
70TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE OTTAWA
AGREEMENT 1951
Year 2021 heads to its end and throughout established in
this year we have lived different events (e.g. pursuance of the
Pandemic, Geopolitical Conflicts, Financial North Atlantic Treaty
Crisis, among others) they demonstrate, once nor, unless the NAC
again how fragile peace and stability are. Two decides otherwise,
years ago, NATO celebrated its 70th anniversary to any other military
and the Alliance’s legal framework have bodies (Article 2),
proven stronger than ever since its particular as these IMHQs are
institutionalization has enabled NATO to ruled by the Paris
adapt to current strategic competition and Protocol 1952. It is
hybrid threats manifestation (hybrid warfare very important to
and gray zone environments). One of the most bear in mind that
recent examples is the efficient response not all IMHQs fall
of NATO to the COVID-19 and to the recent automatically under
evacuation of Afghan citizens. the Paris Protocol as
the NAC must activate
The business continuity of the Alliance would not them in accordance
be possible without a robust legal framework. with Articles 1
However, newcomers always wonder why NATO’s and 14 of the Paris
legal structure is so complex; its nature must Protocol, meanwhile
be understood as twofold: The Alliance and the ‘subsidiary bodies’
Organization. NATO is made by the three different fall under the Ottawa
international organizations with a distinct Agreement. However,
legal position, which are: The ‘Organization’ it can be possible that
(International Staff/International Military Staff some NATO entities change status from the Protocol
and the Agencies) and two Supreme Headquarters to become Ottawa agreements in the course of
(SHAPE and HQ SACT). This particularity can also reorganizations, as happens with some NATO
be seen in other International Organizations such civilian agencies that rely on both agreements (as
as the United Nations or the World Bank. enshrined in their Charters).
At the ‘Organization’ (known colloquially as In the last years, ACO has faced different challenging
the NATO HQ, located in Brussels), the political litigations. These difficult circumstances have
control is exercised over the organization proven once again the interconnection of the
through the North Atlantic Council (‘NAC’) which three general multilateral instruments (e.g. NATO
meets at several levels. In relation to the Supreme SOFA, Paris Protocol and Ottawa agreement),
Headquarters, SHAPE is in charge of NATO whose travaux préparatoires are an important
operations all around the world. On the other feature to be count on NATO’s interests defence. In
hand, HQ SACT focuses on strategic thinking, order to preserve NATO’s functioning, whenever
development of capabilities, education, training international organizations are sued in courts,
and exercises. This September we commemorate invocation of immunities is a necessary step
the 70th anniversary of the Agreement on the beforehand.
Status of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, The Paris Protocol defines Supreme Headquarters
National Representatives and International Staff, institutional privileges and immunities, which are
signed in Ottawa on 20 September 1951 (‘Ottawa complemented by the Ottawa Agreement and the
agreement’), which is the conventional instrument NATO SOFA. Some of the privileges and immunities,
that regulates the functioning of the ‘Organization’. particularly for Headquarters staff members, rely
The Ottawa agreement is not applicable to any on the NATO SOFA being applied mainly through
international military headquarters (‘IMHQs’) Article 3, paragraph 2, of the Protocol.
22 SCLIn addition, through a comprehensive reading international organizations like NATO can be at
of the supplementary agreements to the Paris risk due to these challenges and legal advisors
Protocol which have been completed between (particularly those placed within the Alliance)
SHAPE and NATO member states, several areas can must have a clear institutional picture, knowing
be identified that draw directly from the Ottawa the purpose both internally and externally as well
Agreement provisions where the other multilateral as its own rights and obligations and its ability to
treaties (NATO SOFA and Paris Protocol) remain act both in the international and domestic arenas
silent, and hence proving that Ottawa Agreement and how the different fields are covered, which
legal consequences may include activities,
also apply, as default inter alia, to carry out
rule, to IMHQs such the mission given by
as privileges and its constituents in form
immunities of high- of ‘competence’ such as
ranking officers or the bringing claims, conclusion
possibility of waiver of treaties, establishment
of immunities. The of diplomatic relations,
Ottawa Agreement contract goods and
is paramount to services for its activities
properly read the Paris within and outside NATO
Protocol. For instance, members’ territories, hire
the Paris Protocol individuals from NATO
does not explicitly and non-NATO countries
refer to the whole for its operations, etc.
set of privileges and Within the Alliance,
immunities provisions nations, commanders and
in the same way as civilian staff as well must
enshrined in the NATO count on a rule of law
SOFA or the Ottawa system stable, reliable and
agreement. In order to predictable before any
fill in such gap, the NAC legal action or unforeseen
(through its Deputies circumstances arise
Council) tasked a against the organization.
working group, led by Keeping an international
France and SHAPE, to organization like NATO,
complete a report on institutionally speaking,
the implementation legally resilient, is a
of the Paris Protocol: priority to establish and
Document D-D(52)2 maintain a fluid and
on the ‘Protocol on sincere dialogue among
the Status of Allied Headquarters’ of 3 January the different units and divisions in order to cover
1952, which summarizes all the previous Allies’ all 360-degree areas that remain within the noble
discussions on the Paris Protocol. It needs to be tasks mandated by the North Atlantic Council to the
highlighted paragraph 26 of D-D(52)2, which organization and supreme military headquarters.
confirms that the Paris Protocol full reading
needs to be done by reference to both the NATO The NATO ACO Office of Legal Affairs continues
SOFA and the Ottawa Agreement. We have working hard to accomplish the tasks
already embraced the third decade of the 21st mandated by the NAC to the ACO Command
century and we are witnessing changes in legal Group and presents its respect to NATO nations
operations and strategic competition where non- for their continuous and virtuous contribution
conventional methods start to proliferate such as that has made possible the functioning of the
indirect and multidisciplinary approaches (civil Alliance throughout all these seven decades.
and military, legal and illegal, kinetic and non-
kinetic…etc). The institutional architecture of We are NATO!
Reference:
https://www.difesa.it/EN/Primo_Piano/Pagine/minister_guerini_visits_afghanistan.aspx
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Goes to . . .USA
By MJ Tezanos, OCCA
S erge Lazareff Prize Award, in its Grand Star
highest recognition category, has been presented
to Mr. Monte DeBoer, Supreme Allied Command
Transformation (SACT) Legal Advisor Chief. The
ceremony took place on Tuesday 31st August in
Norfolk, Virginia, with the participation of Vice
Admiral Guy Robinson, OBE Chief of Staff (COS) to
Supreme Allied Command Transformation (SACT),
Mr. Trevor Rush, Legal Advisor at Joint Force It was a rewarding ceremony for all participants
Command (JFC) Norfolk, Ms. Mette Hartov, SACT as they could cherish/treasure the moment when
SAG Legal Advisor Deputy, Lt Col Vincent Grassin, Mr. DeBoer expressed his gratitude for this prize.
SACT SAG Staff Officer (Legal Advisor - Operational Mr. DeBoer mentioned that he had renounced to
Law Branch), Ms. Kathy Hansen-Nord, Section Head receive any type of awards throughout his career,
(Legal Liaison) SACT, and some other guests. The considering that hard work, determination/
award was presented by Mr. José Maria Da Silva perseverance and consistency should be part of
Miguel, e-LAWFAS Administrator, ACO Office of everyone’s working life, but the Serge Lazareff Prize
Legal Affairs, Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers has a special significance for him, not only for what
Europe (SHAPE) on behalf of Mr. Andrés Muñoz it does represent but also because it comes from the
Mosquera, Allied Command Operations (ACO) ACO OLA Director, Mr. Muñoz Mosquera, for whom
Office of Legal Affairs (OLA) Director. he shows a sound admiration.
24 SCLMr. DeBoer has contributed throughout his broad
career to NATO, being an inspiration for present and
future generations. His legacy knowledge goes far
beyond expectations, with a proven expertise on
international law and cyber warfare.
During the visit to Norfolk, a LAWFAS training was
provided to the ACT Legal Office and JFC Norfolk
Legal Advisor on the LAWFAS functionalities. Legal
staff welcomed the training received and exchanged
ideas and opinions with the LAWFAS Team regarding
the pillars of this capability as a Repository, Paralegal
Online Service, Legal Clinic and as Enhanced Sharing
Legal Knowledge. LAWFAS has played an essential
supporting role throughout NATO legal community
(and nations) during the COVID-19 in order to fulfil
their daily tasks in compliance with the information
security requirements. LAWFAS enables direct
paralegal support to more than a 100 legal offices
including NATO IS/IMS, Agencies, ACO and ACT
headquarters and thirty NATO military representatives
offices and other NATO-related personnel
www.shape2day.com SCL 25SHAPE International Band
By Staff Sergeant Nicholas Cressotti (U.S. Army)
The SHAPE International Band is a joint-service, international military band comprised of twenty musicians representing
NATO member nations, dedicated to performing in support of SHAPE, SACEUR, and the NATO Alliance. To mitigate
the spread of COVID-19, the SHAPE International Band has temporarily postponed some upcoming public performances.
However, as operations slowly resume, we are once again performing for official and public functions – some of which are
featured here.
Tanks in Town
The SHAPE International Band had the honour of
performing for Tanks In Town. The only commemoration
of its kind in the world, Tanks in Town celebrates the
liberation of Mons in 1944 by the 83rd Reconnaissance
Battalion of the 3rd US Armored Division, with a procession They followed in the tracks of the American armoured
of WWII tanks and military vehicles. convoy that drove through the city at the end of the war.
The Nato Jazz Combo performs for a Tanks In Town reception. The crowd looks on as the tanks roll through the Grand Place in Mons.
Band Member Spotlight: Sergeant
Well Deserved First Class Tony Williams
The SHAPE International Band is proud to announce that Sergeant First Class Tony Williams was born in Stony Brook,
Corporal Eric Lundquist (U.S. Army) has been promoted New York, USA and enlisted in the U.S. Army in 2002. Beginning
to the rank of Sergeant. Sergeant Lundquist is a key his military career as a reservist at Fort Totten, New York, he
member of the SHAPE International Band. He performs then transitioned to active duty and has served at Fort Benning,
on trumpet and works tirelessly as a Unit Public Affairs Georgia; Fort Bragg, North Carolina; and as an instructor at
Representative. He also has written several arrangements the U.S. Army School of Music at Little Creek Amphibious
for the band, earning accolades for everything he does. Base, Virginia. During his service he has performed for Vice
Sergeant Lundquist has used his musical talents to entertain President Dick Cheney, Pope John Paul II, and with the band
and inspire Soldiers and civilians around the world. We are at The United States Military Academy at West Point. Sergeant
so happy for Sergeant Lundquist and his family. First Class Williams serves in the SHAPE International Band
as the Director of Operations, and as a trombonist and vocalist
for Task Force X and the NATO Jazz Orchestra.
Newly promoted Sergeant Eric Lundquist (U.S. Army) stands at Sergeant First Class Tony Williams (U.S. Army) performs with the
attention as his promotion orders are read. SHAPE International Band.
26 SCLSHAPE LIFE
Legends
The next Guest Artist Series video presented by the
SHAPE International Band is a tribute to the late
Maynard Ferguson and features trumpet virtuoso
Daniel Falcone performing Danny Boy. The son
of Vincent Falcone, musical director, pianist and
conductor for Frank Sinatra, he literally grew up on
stage. Starting in high school, Daniel backed the likes of
Tony Bennett, Rita Moreno, Jerry Lewis, George Burns,
Andy Williams, Jack Jones, Paul Anka and many other
headliners on the Las Vegas Strip.
After high school he moved to LA to attend USC and
toured and played with some of the world’s finest
orchestras, including the London Philharmonic. After
his time at USC, Danny returned to Las Vegas, playing
for many headliners and production shows until he was Daniel Falcone and the late Maynard Ferguson
asked to join the Tom Jones band as the lead trumpet hit “Jersey Boys.” At this same time, Dan was hired to
player in 1998. After a 2 year world tour, Dan returned perform with Bette Midler (The Showgirl Must Go On),
to Las Vegas to perform in a Ricky Martin production, for her two and half year run at the Colosseum at Caesars
“Storm”, at the Mandalay Bay Hotel. The musical Palace culminating in an HBO concert performance. For
director was Jerry Lopez, leader of the iconic band Santa the last eight years, Dan has been the lead trumpet player
Fe. A few years later, Dan joined Santa Fe and the Fat City for Celine Dion both in Las Vegas and around the world
Horns and has been with the band ever since. on tour.
Two years later, Dan joined Paul Anka full-time and Daniel has most recently been hired to play lead trumpet
toured for many years playing split-lead, then lead with Lady Gaga on her new Jazz and Piano show.
trumpet, recording two albums and a DVD. He then
It has been an incredible experience for the SHAPE
joined the Las Vegas production of the Broadway
International Band to perform with Daniel Falcone.
Musical “Hairspray.”
To see the video please visit - www.facebook.com/
Dan performed with Toni Braxton for more than a year SHAPEInternationalBand and to learn more about Mr.
before joining the Las Vegas production of the Broadway Falcone visit - www.facebook.com/danfalconetrumpet
Want to request the SHAPE International Band?
0032 065/44 3322
shapeband@shape.nato.int
Website: https://shape.nato.int/shapeband
The SHAPE International Band features the following ensembles:
NATO Jazz Orchestra: Large jazz ensemble performing Visit our website, download our request form and
big band music from the 1930’s through today. email it duly completed to us!
NATO Jazz Combo: Small jazz ensemble performing
R&B and traditional & modern jazz.
Solo Vocalist: Soloist performing anthems for ceremonial
and official events. NATO Unplugged: Acoustic small ensemble
Solo Instrumentalist: Soloist performing a variety of performing Popular, Folk and Americana music.
styles for socials, balls, and official events. Ceremonial Band: Traditional military marching
Task Force X: Show band performing Popular, Rock, band performing marches, anthems, and ceremonial
and Dance music for large events. music for large indoor and outdoor ceremonies.
NATO Brass Ambassadors: Small ceremonial brass
A note about upcoming events: ensemble performing anthems, marches, and chamber
music.
SHAPE Fest - DATE TBD
Ceremonial Bugler: Solo bugler performing for
Octoberfest - October 15 ceremonies and official events.
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