text: my husbands in the army and we might be stationed to belgium. anyone been there before and how is it? we might be moving to belgium in september 2007. our base is going to be closed here in germany. we have a few decision. i really don't know anything about belgium and would like to know what it is like over there for americans ect...or what about italy? fantastic assignment!  beautiful countryside.  dripping in history.  great food.  fantastic beer.  great people.  english isn't widely spoken though it's not that hard to find someone with english skills.  your high-school french is welcomed, unlike in paris.  if you've enjoyed germany, you'll love belgium as well.  and it's only a few hours drive to germany.  fast and easy pcs.  oh, yeah, and no stairwells!!