USEUCOM Demonstrates Readiness to Support NATO in Exercise Austere Challenge
11:22 AM10/23/2020
U.S. European Command (USEUCOM) leaders, strategists, planners and operators joined forces with their NATO counterparts in exercise Austere Challenge 2021 (AC21) to practice a coordinated response to a fictional major crisis this week.
A team of Italian Army Hazmat Soldiers approaches a building storing chemical waste, Kosovo Security Forces CBRNE (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosives) company suits up in white chemical protective gear as 1st Lt. Robert Boyer follows behind them and looks around the outside perimeter making notes of any hazards Oct. 1, 2020 at one of Kosovo’s largest energy plants in Obilic/Obiliq, Kosovo. When placed in the safety officer role for the Kosovo Force Regional Command-East deployment, Boyer, an Army chemical officer organic to the 41st Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Oregon Army National Guard, never imagined that he would be tasked with a special project to visit abandoned and functioning factories around Kosovo and provide recommendations regarding chemical safety.
Oregon Army National Guard chemical officer contributes to safe environment in Kosovo
8:52 AM10/23/2020
CAMP BONDSTEEL-- A team of Italian Army Hazmat Soldiers approaches a building storing chemical waste, Kosovo Security Forces CBRNE (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosives) company suits up in white chemical protective gear as 1st Lt. Robert Boyer follows behind them and looks around the outside perimeter making notes of any hazards Oct. 1, 2020 at one of Kosovo’s largest energy plants in Obilic/Obiliq, Kosovo.
When placed in the safety officer role for the Kosovo Force Regional Command-East deployment, Boyer, an Army chemical officer organic to the 41st Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Oregon Army National Guard, never imagined that he would be tasked with a special project to visit abandoned and functioning factories around Kosovo and provide recommendations regarding chemical safety.
The B-52 Stratofortress has flown the world skies since 1955, assuring the United States' ability to strike globally -- anywhere, anytime. For 65 years, the men and women who fly and maintain it have done their part ensuring global security. Airmen from the Fifth Bomb Wing recently deployed to RAF Fairford England tasked with sending B-52s over the skies of Europe and beyond. (U.S. Air Force video by Airman 1st Class Josh W. Strickland)
Q&A with EUCOM Command Surgeon on COVID and Flu prevention
10:35 AM10/22/2020
As we continue to do our part to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in our workplaces and communities, U.S. European Command (USEUCOM) Public Affairs (ECPA) checked in with the USEUCOM command surgeon, U.S. Navy Capt., Dr. Mark Kobelja, to get the latest on the virus and what we can do to protect ourselves and others as we enter flu season.
Army Medicine Europe maintains robust COVID testing and reporting process
9:17 AM10/22/2020
Army Medicine Europe maintains a robust COVID testing and reporting process, ensuring the health and safety of the entire military community across the European theater.
The 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron from Ramstein Air Base, Germany has supported 11 humanitarian missions related to COVID-19 relief efforts so far this year! #StrongerTogether
The full United Kingdom (UK) Carrier Strike Group (CSG) assembled at sea on 04 October, 2020. The (CSG) is led by Her Majesty's Ship Queen Elizabeth and includes flotilla of destroyers and frigates from the UK, the Netherlands, the USS The Sullivans, and 15 F-35B Lightning II's from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 211 and the UK's 617 Squadron. The Navy-Marine Corps team is humbled and proud to represent the United States and serve alongside our United Kingdom counterparts.
(Royal Navy Photo by LPhot Alker)
More than 6,000 personnel, 81 aircraft, 28 ships, and two submarines from 13 nations concluded the United Kingdom-led multinational exercise Joint Warrior (JW) 20-2 in the Atlantic Ocean, Oct. 15, 2020.
A B-52H Stratofortress from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, prepares to land, Aug. 26, 2020, at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota. As the only other B-52 base, Minot has considerable infrastracture and support to ensure the Air Force Global Strike Command mission is not impacted. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman First Class Jan K. Valle)
A B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing, Minot Air Force Base North Dakota, parks on the flightline at RAF Fairford, England, Sept. 4, 2020. Strategic bombers contribute to stability in the European theater, as they are intended to deter conflict rather than instigate it. If called upon, U.S. bombers offer a rapid response capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jesse Jenny)
U.S. B-52s Cross Atlantic for BTF Mission Supporting NATO
7:23 AM10/15/2020
Two U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bombers departed the United States Wednesday to participate in a NATO hosted exercise over the North Sea. The flight was a demonstration of U.S. support to NATO Allies and partners and continued validation of a shared commitment to global security and stability.
STUTTGART, Germany (Oct. 13, 2020) U.S. Army Col. James Bushong, Director, U.S. Space Command (USSPACECOM) Integrated Planning Element to USEUCOM and NATO, administers the oath of enlistment and oath of office to eight U.S. Air Force service members as they transfer into the U.S. Space Force (USSF). (U.S. Army photo by Visual Information Specialist Jason Johnston)
The full United Kingdom (UK) Carrier Strike Group (CSG) assembled at sea on 04 October, 2020. The (CSG) is led by Her Majesty's Ship Queen Elizabeth and includes flotilla of destroyers and frigates from the UK, the Netherlands, the USS The Sullivans, and 15 F-35B Lightning II's from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 211 and the UK's 617 Squadron. The Navy-Marine Corps team is humbled and proud to represent the United States and serve alongside our United Kingdom counterparts. (Royal Navy Video by LPhot Johnson)
Today marks the 30th anniversary of German Reunification - the date on which West Germany and East Germany officially became one federal republic on Oct. 3, 1990.
WATCH: Team RAF Mildenhall shows off its agile combat employment during exercise Wolff Pack distributing assets across Europe. Learn more: www.mildenhall.af.mil
U.S. aircraft support NATO Days 2020 at Czech Republic
10:15 AM9/23/2020
One U.S. KC-135 assigned to the 155th Air Refueling Wing, provide additional fuel to four U.S. Air Force Fighting Falcons assigned to the 52nd Fighter Wing, near Ostrava, Czechia Sept. 19, 2020. These aircraft later flew over the "NATO Days" airshow in Ostrava, Prague and Pilsen, Czech Republic.
Multiple U.S. Air Force bombers from Europe and the United States conducted an extensive Bomber Task Force mission today, while integrating with NATO Allies and partners’ fighter jets. The mission flew over multiple geographic regions near the eastern-most portion of Europe and the western-most portion of the Pacific Ocean.
