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Community Announcements
Transition classes offered
Are you in the midst of transitioning out of the military? Get all the details on how to do it smoothly by attending a class at the NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen, Germany, Military and Family Readiness Center. Classes offered include pre-separation counseling, transition assistance program, entrepreneur boots to business, and career and credential exploration.
Money for education
Did you know that Tuition Assistance provides funds to educate Soldiers? Read about Tuition Assistance benefits. Check out available classes through Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and University of Maryland Global Campus and contact your local Education Center in the garrison phonebook for details on how to get started.
Online appointment booking system
Do you need an appointment for the tax relief office or to renew your passport? The 470th Air Base Squadron on NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen, Germany, has an online appointment system! Make your appointment here. Office services for vehicle registration, fingerprints, the post office, and more are also bookable online.
Upcoming Events and Activities
- Freedom Fest | July 4
Freedom Fest at USAG Benelux in Brunssum, the Netherlands from 6 to 11:20 p.m. Food, drinks, entertainment, and fireworks!
- Protestant Chapel Service | July 13
Protestant Chapel Service at 10 a.m. in building 58.
Save the date
- Quarterly Saturday Opening | Sept. 20
Come to Brunssum, the Netherlands, on Sept. 20 for the Quarterly Saturday Opening! The commissary will have a sidewalk sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., The Hub hosts a flea market to buy or sell (contact The Hub for more details) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and also sells breakfast and lunch while kids can watch a free matinee movie from 1 to 3 p.m. Additionally, hop on over to the JFC Brunssum installation just down the road to check out the library and peruse the shelves of free give-away books or set up your account to check out from the wide selection of e-books and audio books available for your smart device. Take advantage of this quarterly offering of services. Do you have a request for a service to be open on a quarterly Saturday? Submit an ICE comment so the garrison can better assess needed support.
Family and morale, welfare and recreation events
USAG Benelux BOSS Events
There are currently no events scheduled.
Excursions
Visit the USAG Benelux-Brunssum FMWR website or contact SHAPE Trips and Tours for additional information.
Sign up for leisure trips by EMAILING The HUB in Brunssum, the Netherlands.
July 12 | Day Trip to the Bazaar in Beverwijk. Deadline June 27, 2025.
Aug. 9 | Rhein in Flames. Deadline July 25.
Aug. 23 | Dutch Day Trip to Volendam & Zaanse Schans. Deadline Aug. 1
Outside the Gate Activities
Please visit the city of Dülmen website and the city of Münsterland website for additional information. (No federal endorsement implied.)
Upcoming Trainings
Check out the upcoming classes and trainings in the Benelux. Unless otherwise noted, reach out to Army Community Service for the location and how to reserve your seat.
ARMY COMMUNITY SERVICE | DULMEN (ACS)
Primary: 0049-611-143-524-8911
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
| Thursday | 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
| Friday | 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
| Saturday | Closed |
Building: 40020
Tuzostrasse 1
Dülmen, NW 48249
NOTICE: DSN: 524-8911
MORALE WELFARE ACTIVITIES | GEILENKIRCHEN (GK MWA)
Primary: 0049-2451-63-6021
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Thursday | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Friday | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Saturday | Closed |
Building: 80
Lilienthalallee 100
Geilenkirchen , 52511
NOTICE: 3rd Wednesday of every month operating hours are 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Closed daily 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
MILITARY FAMILY LIFE COUNSELOR | BRUNSSUM (MFLC)
Primary: 0031-622-88-4559
Secondary: 0031-45-534-0243
| Sunday | By appointment |
| Monday | By appointment |
| Tuesday | By appointment |
| Wednesday | By appointment |
| Thursday | By appointment |
| Friday | By appointment |
| Saturday | By appointment |
Building: 90008, Room 133
Kranenpool 3
Brunssum, 6443 VA
NOTICE: DSN: 314-597-4242/4243