I am currently on assignment for The Netherlands (Brunssum). Does anyone have any advice or any need to know info that I could use?

2016-02-23T12:52:04-05:00

I have not yet been put in contact with my sponsor.

Response by MSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 23 at 2016 1:30 PM

2016-02-23T13:30:07-05:00

Send me an email and I'll make sure your 1SG is tracking. Welcome to AFNORTH BN.

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Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Feb 23 at 2016 3:15 PM

2016-02-23T15:15:47-05:00

I believe 7000-8000 Americans are buried there from the liberation from Germany. Each of our soldiers are adopted by a Dutch family, and once every year, the families congregate at the cemetery for their adopted fallen soldiers. It is a tremendous honor they bestow upon the soldiers.

https://www.abmc.gov/cemeteries-memorials/europe/netherlands-american-cemetery#.Vsy-IpX2bY8

Netherlands American Cemetery | American Battle Monuments Commission

The Netherlands American Cemetery and Memorial is the only American military cemetery in the Netherlands. The cemetery site has a rich historical background, lying near the famous Cologne-Boulogne highway built by the Romans and used by Caesar during his campaign in that area. The highway was also used by Charlemagne, Charles V, Napoleon, and Kaiser Wilhelm II. In May 1940 Hitler's legions advanced over the route of the old Roman highway,...

Response by SFC Paul Garza made Feb 23 at 2016 11:10 PM

2016-02-23T23:10:30-05:00

My last assignment was with SHAPE and one of my NCO's was assigned in the Netherlands the same time I was there. This will be one of the best assignments you will have in your career. Take advantage of everything. Send me an email and I will send you all the info that I have, my NCO will send you everything he has.

Response by MAJ Matthew Arnold made Feb 24 at 2016 12:04 AM

2016-02-24T00:04:24-05:00

I was there from 1990 to 1993. I commanded and de-activated the 5th aviation detachment. Don't miss the caves in Maastricht where the Jews hid during WW2. I remember the international mess there was great. Have a great tour.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 24 at 2016 12:58 PM

2016-02-24T12:58:29-05:00

I was actually assigned in Maastricht for 6 months, long ago. One of my good friends is an Estonian officer there in Brunssum now. Let me know if you want me to connect you.

Response by SGM Bill Johnson made Mar 17 at 2016 1:16 PM

2016-03-17T13:16:30-04:00

I also was assigned to The Netherlands without a sponsor, that can be rough. I speak Dutch though, and was a SGM, so I managed. You can read my old Blog, which will give you some good info. It is dated, I left NL in August 2012. But it will get you started. Number one piece of advice LEARN DUTCH! http://us-mil-in-nl.blogspot.com/

Military Living in The Netherlands

The Netherlands is a great assignment but there are so few military personnel here anymore that the routine in and out processing can be more difficult. This Blog is intended to make it easier. I will also talk about things to see and do while stationed here. Visit my store (right side of the page) to get ideas for the types of clothing and gear you need if you want to enjoy your assignment here.