9:30 AM1/19/2024

Sebastian Demmel, a German woodworker, chips away pieces of wood on a Trojan horse sculpture at his workshop in Bad Tölz, Germany, Dec. 1, 2023. Demmel has been creating sculptures and plaques for U.S special operations soldiers for over 50 years. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Alejandro Lucero)

9:30 AM1/19/2024

Sebastian Demmel, a German woodworker, adds details to the foot of a Trojan horse sculpture at his workshop in Bad Tölz, Germany, Dec. 1, 2023. These horses are sometimes given out as presents amongst U.S. Special Forces units to celebrate momentous occasions. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Alejandro Lucero)

9:29 AM1/19/2024

Photos of close friends and customers of Sebastian Demmel, a German woodworker, adorn a wall at his workshop Dec. 1, 2023, in Bad Tölz, Germany. The “Snow Bros”, as they are affectionately called, are a group of U.S. Special Forces veterans who have visited Demmel every year for over two decades. Demmel has spent over 50 years creating sculptures for special operations soldiers. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Alejandro Lucero)

9:29 AM1/19/2024

Sebastian Demmel has spent 50 years cultivating a bond with U.S. Special Forces Soldiers, and that could explain why he was bestowed two distinguished awards.

2:59 PM1/18/2024

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen James Kriesel, director of USEUCOMs exercises and assessments directorate, hosted Brig. Gen. Manu Tuominen, the Finnish Defence Command’s assistant chief of staff for training in Stuttgart, Germany, Jan. 18, 2024.

2:51 PM1/18/2024

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen James Kriesel, director of USEUCOMs exercises and assessments directorate, hosted Brig. Gen. Manu Tuominen, the Finnish Defence Command’s assistant chief of staff for training in Stuttgart, Germany, Jan. 18, 2024.

2:50 PM1/18/2024

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen James Kriesel, director of USEUCOMs exercises and assessments directorate, hosted Brig. Gen. Manu Tuominen, the Finnish Defence Command’s assistant chief of staff and Finnish military delegation for training in Stuttgart, Germany, Jan. 18, 2024.

12:22 PM1/18/2024

The U.S. and Finland signed a Defense Cooperation Agreement in December 2023 to enhance opportunities for the two militaries to collaborate and train together while bolstering NATO’s interoperability.

1:37 PM1/9/2024

Joint terminal attack controllers with Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), coordinate simulated close air support with U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons from 31st Fighter Wing, Aviano AB, Italy, alongside U.S. Special Operations Command Europe JTACs in a bilateral training event in BiH, Jan. 8, 2024. This bilateral training is an example of advanced military-to-military cooperation that contributes to peace and security in the Western Balkans and throughout Europe. (U.S Army photo by Sgt. Alejandro Lucero)

1:33 PM1/9/2024

U.S. Special Operations Command Europe soldiers and Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) joint terminal attack controllers stand in unity during a bilateral training event in BiH, Jan. 8, 2024. This bilateral training is an example of advanced military-to-military cooperation that contributes to peace and security in the Western Balkans and throughout Europe. (U.S Army photo by Sgt. Alejandro Lucero)

4:10 PM1/8/2024

Two U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 31st Fighter Wing from Aviano Air Base, Italy, conducted bilateral air-to-ground training with joint terminal attack controllers from U.S. Special Operations Command Europe and Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina JTACs near Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina, on Jan. 8, 2024. This bilateral training is an example of advanced military-to-military cooperation that contributes to peace and security in the Western Balkans and throughout Europe.

12:11 PM1/8/2024

The training event took place near Tuzla and was part of routine efforts by U.S. forces to exchange tactics, techniques and procedures with partner nation forces.

2:57 PM1/5/2024

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Aug. 4, 2023) The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) and the Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo ship USNS Medgar Evers (T-AKE-13) conduct a replenishment-at-sea. Bataan, along with the Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) are currently on a scheduled deployment to the U.S. 5th and U.S. 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. The U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps routinely participate in scheduled deployments to improve combined combat readiness, increase operational capacity, and strengthen relationships among allies and partners throughout the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Alisha Gleason)

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1:03 PM1/5/2024

The Royal Swedish Academy of War Sciences hosted an end of the year event that addressed the evolving security challenges within the region in anticipation of joining NATO.

12:53 PM1/5/2024

The shift in mindset is a positive step forward for the Swedish Armed Forces and demonstrates their commitment to ensuring the safety and security of the country and its allies.

11:53 AM1/2/2024

Airmen assigned to U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa conduct in-depth familiarization training on aeromedical evacuation with NATO Allies Denmark and Bulgaria as well as U.S. partner nation Serbia at Ramstein Air Base and Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany, Nov. 28-Dec. 1, 2023.

11:53 AM1/2/2024

Airmen assigned to U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa conduct in-depth familiarization training on aeromedical evacuation with NATO Allies Denmark and Bulgaria as well as U.S. partner nation Serbia at Ramstein Air Base and Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany, Nov. 28-Dec. 1, 2023.