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Our Community

Get to know the area we serve!

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Tri-border bases

We refer to our community as the "tri-border area" as our location uniquely borders three countries: Germany, the Netherlands, and Belgium.  However; our closest neighbors to Geilenkirchen NATO Air Base are JFC Brunssum and USAG Benelux-Brunssum in the Netherlands.  While our organization has Geilenkirchen in the name, we also serve those located at our neighbor bases, U.S. and NATO ID holders alike!

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School & Childcare

Our community offers various childcare and education options for children ranging from infancy through high school.  There are child development centers (CDC) located on both Geilenkirchen and JFC bases.  While Family Child Care (FCC) providers are not allowed here due to the lack of on-base housing, there are also options for childcare in the local area on both the German and Dutch side.  We are also fortunate to have a DODEA International school located off base in Brunssum with grades ranging from PreK-12th Grade.

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Community Resources

Navigating a new base in a foreign country can be hard, but doing it in an area that borders multiple countries can present its own unique challenges.  Explore the links below to find resources located at Geilenkirchen and our neighboring bases that will help you get adjusted!

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