U.S. European Command News

More NATO trainers key to Afghan effort

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:01 GMT 00:00:01 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Getting more NATO military trainers into Afghanistan is a top priority, the commander of the alliance’s military forces told a Senate panel March 9. “We need to focus like a las....

Sabers conduct exercise to prepare for upcoming inspection

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:01 GMT 00:00:01 GMT

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany — 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters provide self-aid and buddy care to injured â€victimssâ€ after a simulated car accident during Operation Saber Crown 10-04 here March 1. Members of the 52nd Fighter Wing participated in the Phase II exercise to evaluate the winggâ€s ability to survive and operate in a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nick Wilson)

Top Army Reserve leaders visit 7th Civil Support Command troops in Germany

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:01 GMT 00:00:01 GMT

KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany — Army Reserve Soldiers of the 7th Civil Support Command and top Army Reserve leaders form a human figure seven formation March 6 at the Daenner Parade Field at Daenner Kaserne. The command formed its first human formation with approximately 150 participants, representing the 7th CSC. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Osvaldo P. Sanchez)

Global threats demand broad response, Admiral says

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:01 GMT 00:00:01 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Increasing global threats such as those to computer networks and growing hostilities from Iran are prompting more NATO expeditionary operations, NATO's top military officer said....

Some North Dakota soldiers in Kosovo to return in May

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:01 GMT 00:00:01 GMT

BISMARCK, North Dakota — An announcement from Headquarters of the U.S. Army in Europe, March 8, indicated that about 550 U.S. soldiers serving with Kosovo Force 12, Multi-National Battle Group-East, w....

Silver Flag builds NATO partnerships

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:01 GMT 00:00:01 GMT

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — U.S. Air Force Reserve Staff Sgt. Maurice Wakins and Private 1st Class Stanko Bosnjak test water they have just purified using the H9518-1 reverse osmosis water purification unit. This year's Silver Flag Exercise hosted here Feb. 21-28 allowed USAFE Airmen, Air Force Reserve and members of the Croatian Army for the first time to observe how Airmen prepare to deploy to austere locations. (U.S. Air Force photo Tech. Sgt. Michael Voss)

Afghanistan: A new post in the valley of Tagab

Tue, 9 Mar 2010 00:00:01 GMT 00:00:01 GMT

From the 1st to the 7th of March, 2010, French soldiers from the Task Force Lafayette, partnered with the Afghan National Army, led operation ‘'Synapse'' in Kapisa Province (Regional Comma....

USS John L. Hall Completes Theater Security Cooperation port visits to Poti and Batumi, Georgia

Tue, 9 Mar 2010 00:00:01 GMT 00:00:01 GMT

BATUMI, Georgia — USS John L. Hall (FFG 32) completed a pair of successful Theater Security Cooperation (TSC) port visits to Poti and Batumi, Georgia Mar. 4. From Feb. 25 to Mar. 4, John L. Hall&....

2/25 Marines refresh life saving skills

Fri, 5 Mar 2010 00:00:01 GMT 00:00:01 GMT

ABOARD HRMS JOHAN DE WITT, Norway — Marines with Fox Company 2nd Battalion 25th Marines, 4th Marine Division participate in a Combat Lifesaver Refresher Course Feb. 24, 2010 aboard the Dutch Hr Ms Johan De Witt, where Marines with 4th Recon Battalion and Fox Company 2nd Battalion 25th Marines, 4th Marine Division participate in exercise Cold Response 2010 (CR10). CR10 is a Norwegian sponsored, scheduled, and conducted multinational invitational exercise with the Norwegian armed forces focused on cold weather maritime/amphibious operations, interoperability of expeditionary forces, special and ground operations. Participants include forces from Great Britain, the Netherlands, Sweden, Finland, Germany, Austria and other NATO partners. This exercise, previously known as Battle Griffin, will occur entirely north of the Arctic Circle and will emphasize individual and unit cold weather capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Master Sergeant Michael Q. Retana)

U.S. Army Europe Medical Chief visits Camp Bondsteel Hospital

Fri, 5 Mar 2010 00:00:01 GMT 00:00:01 GMT

CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo — Army Sgt. 1st Class Lisa Van Nostrand, the noncommissioned officer in charge of Camp Bondsteel's intermediate care ward, chats with Army Brig. Gen. Keith Gallagher, commanding general of the Europe Regional Medical Command, as Col. Edwin Moore, commander of Task Force Med Falcon, listens in. Gallagher visited Camp Bondsteel March 2. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Jordan Huwe)

Theater Aviation Sustainment Manager-Europe completes foreign military sales missions

Fri, 5 Mar 2010 00:00:01 GMT 00:00:01 GMT

COLEMAN ARMY AIRFIELD, Germany — The Theater Aviation Sustainment Manager-Europe recently completed two separate foreign military sales missions as part of its reimbursable FMS program. "We execut....

'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' review seeks broadest input

Fri, 5 Mar 2010 00:00:01 GMT 00:00:01 GMT

WASHINGTON — The Defense Department's review on the potential impact of repealing the ban on gays serving openly in the military will solicit input from troops of every service and rank -- as well....

NATO disrupts piracy in the Somali Basin

Wed, 3 Mar 2010 00:00:01 GMT 00:00:01 GMT

LONDON — The NATO flagship HDMS ABSALON undertook direct action to disrupt the piracy in the Somali Basin by scuttling a pirate mother skiff, one of the large, open boats that pirates use to transpor....

Gates issues terms for 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' review

Wed, 3 Mar 2010 00:00:01 GMT 00:00:01 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates released the guidelines and parameters of a Defense Department review of the so-called "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" law in preparation for its p....

Special Operations Command leader addresses global concerns with George C. Marshall Center students

Tue, 2 Mar 2010 00:00:01 GMT 00:00:01 GMT

GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN, Germany — With an emphasis on crime, migration and extremism, the commander of United States Special Operations Command talked about his business with students and staff of the....