Welcome to the Joint Warfare Centre!
Relocating to a new country can be challenging and involves a lot of change for the whole family. It can entail feelings of uncertainty and stress, but also offers excitement and new experiences. When transferring to Norway and during the stay, the Joint Warfare Centre (JWC) Community Support team is there to guide and support newcomers. More specifically the team helps the newcomers navigate the special NATO arrangement with Norway when it comes to the healthcare system, taxes, banking, utilities, customs and import regulations, schooling, language barriers and even driving rules. The team also works in close cooperation with the various national support elements on-site in our joint mission of supporting staff members and their families.
An important part of what the Community Support team does is to share information with newcomers and existing staff and families on available local community organizations. There are also internal JWC clubs for various activities. Their doors are always open to new members.
Several events and activities are held on and off the base throughout the year. These are organized by CSS, the library, or the various clubs and associations, such as the Friendship Club, or the Jåttå Community Club, which has a fully equipped bar and function room. In addition, the CSS has a good collaboration with the Morale and Welfare Service provided by the U.S. 426th Air Base Squadron Services.
The CSS Activities Programme is very popular and well attended. It is an integral link between the Stavanger community and the JWC, as it provides JWC community members with varied and inclusive activities suitable for everyone. On average, the CSS activities consist of 20 to 25 events per year, e.g. family bowling, curling, climbing, husky farm trip, ski trips, boat trips, Welcome BBQ, the Egersund Christmas Market trip, the Oktoberfest, and an annual JWC Ball.
