8:44 AM6/24/2021

8:41 AM6/24/2021

9:12 AM6/23/2021

HMS Queen Elizabeth, flagship of U.K. Carrier Strike Group 21 (CSG 21), which is deployed with 10 F-35B aircraft from U.S. Marine Corps Fighter Attack Squadron 211, participated in NATO’s Steadfast Defender 2021 exercise and recently provided support to Operation Inherent Resolve from the East Mediterranean Sea. CSG 21, which also includes a Dutch frigate, an American Navy destroyer, will travel approximately 26,000 miles over the next 25 weeks. This voyage is yet another effort to strengthen solidarity and unity within the Alliance.

9:00 AM6/23/2021

A full slate of spring and summer exercises held throughout U.S. European Command since May allowed thousands of U.S., allied and partner service members to hone their skills and strengthened bonds.

9:15 AM6/22/2021

COVID-19 vaccine remains available across U.S. European Command (USEUCOM) for Department of Defense (DoD) personnel and beneficiaries who want to get vaccinated. Appointments for vaccinations are no longer needed at some USEUCOM medical treatment facilities. Please check with your local facility for their current procedures.

9:12 AM6/22/2021

2:05 PM6/21/2021

USCGC Eagle (WIX 327), "America's Tall Ship," arrives in Reykjavik, Iceland, on June 9, 2021, passing in front of the famous 468-foot sailing yacht A. Eagle is currently conducting summer U.S. Coast Guard Academy cadet training in at-sea leadership and professional development. (Photo courtesy U.S. Embassy Reykjavik, Kristjan Petersson)

2:05 PM6/21/2021

Capt. Michael Turdo, commanding officer of USCGC Eagle (WIX 327), speaks with Byrndis Kjartansdottir, director of security and defense directorate in the Icelandic Ministry of Foreign Affairs, aboard Eagle in Reykjavik, Iceland, June 12, 2021. Eagle is currently conducting summer U.S. Coast Guard Academy cadet training in at-sea leadership and professional development, first visiting Portugal, now Iceland, followed by Bermuda. (Photo courtesy U.S. Embassy Reykjavik, Kristjan Petersson)

2:05 PM6/21/2021

Capt. Michael Turdo, commanding officer of USCGC Eagle (WIX 327), provides a tour to Commodore Asgrimur Asgrimsson of the Icelandic coast guard, Chargé d'Affaires Harry Kamian, and Byrndis Kjartansdottir, director of security and defense directorate in the Icelandic Ministry of Foreign Affairs and other officials aboard Eagle in Reykjavik, Iceland, June 12, 2021. Eagle is currently conducting summer U.S. Coast Guard Academy cadet training in at-sea leadership and professional development. Their last visit to Iceland was in 2011. (Photo courtesy U.S. Embassy Reykjavik, Kristjan Petersson)

2:05 PM6/21/2021

On approach to Iceland on June 6, 2021, the USCGC Eagle (WIX 3287) crew conducted a wreath-laying in memory of the Treasury-class USCGC Hamilton (WPG 34), torpedoed by German submarine U-132 in 1942 while patrolling the Icelandic coast near Reykjavík. Of the 221 person crew, 26 members were lost. (U.S. Coast Guard photo courtesy Ensign Elena Calese)

2:05 PM6/21/2021

On approach to Iceland on June 6, 2021, the USCGC Eagle (WIX 3287) crew conducted a wreath-laying in memory of the Treasury-class USCGC Hamilton (WPG 34), torpedoed by German submarine U-132 in 1942, while patrolling the Icelandic coast near Reykjavík. Of the 221 person crew, 26 members were lost. (U.S. Coast Guard photo courtesy USCGC Eagle)

2:05 PM6/21/2021

On approach to Iceland on June 6, 2021, the USCGC Eagle (WIX 3287) crew conducted a wreath-laying in memory of the Treasury-class USCGC Hamilton (WPG 34), torpedoed by German submarine U-132 in 1942 while patrolling the Icelandic coast near Reykjavík. Of the 221 person crew, 26 members were lost. (U.S. Coast Guard photo Cadet Zachary Hegbli)

2:05 PM6/21/2021

Vice Adm. Steven Poulin, commander U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area, joined by Jonathan Moore, principal deputy assistant secretary, Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs, meets with Commodore Asgrimur Asgrimsson of the Icelandic coast guard, Chargé d'Affaires Harry Kamian, and Byrndis Kjartansdottir, director of security and defense directorate in the Icelandic Ministry of Foreign Affairs aboard USCGC Eagle (WIX 327), "America's Tall Ship," in Reykjavik, Iceland, June 12, 2021. (Photo courtesy U.S. Embassy Reykjavik, Kristjan Petersson)

2:05 PM6/21/2021

Vice Adm. Steven Poulin, commander U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area, joined by Jonathan Moore, principal deputy assistant secretary, Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs, meets with Commodore Asgrimur Asgrimsson of the Icelandic coast guard, Chargé d'Affaires Harry Kamian, and Byrndis Kjartansdottir, director of security and defense directorate in the Icelandic Ministry of Foreign Affairs aboard USCGC Eagle (WIX 327), "America's Tall Ship," in Reykjavik, Iceland, June 12, 2021. (Photo courtesy U.S. Embassy Reykjavik, Kristjan Petersson)

2:05 PM6/21/2021

Phase 2 cadets board USCGC Eagle (WIX 327), "America's Tall Ship," in Reykjavik, Iceland, on June 12, 2021. Eagle is currently conducting summer U.S. Coast Guard Academy cadet training in at-sea leadership and professional development. Their first port call was Portugal in late May. Eagle has served as a classroom at sea to future Coast Guard officers since 1946, offering an at-sea leadership and professional development experience as part of the Coast Guard Academy curriculum.  (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Lt. Stephanie Jocis)

2:05 PM6/21/2021

Vice Adm. Steven Poulin, commander U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area, addresses the crew of USCGC Eagle (WIX 327), "America's Tall Ship," in Reykjavik, Iceland, June 12, 2021. Eagle is currently conducting summer U.S. Coast Guard Academy cadet training in at-sea leadership and professional development, first visiting Portugal, now Iceland, followed by Bermuda, while Vice Adm. Poulin conducts several meetings abroad, including this visit to key partners in Iceland. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Ryan Schultz)

2:05 PM6/21/2021

Vice Adm. Steven Poulin, commander U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area, presents Commadore Asgrimur Asgrimsson of the Icelandic coast guard a gift aboard USCGC Eagle (WIX 327), "America's Tall Ship," in Reykjavik, Iceland, June 12, 2021. Poulin was in Iceland to meet with Arctic partners from the U.S. embassy, ministry, and coast guard. (Photo courtesy U.S. Embassy Reykjavik, Kristjan Petersson)

2:05 PM6/21/2021

Vice Adm. Steven Poulin, commander U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area, shakes hands with Chargé d'Affaires Harry Kamian aboard USCGC Eagle (WIX 327), "America's Tall Ship," in Reykjavik, Iceland, June 12, 2021. Poulin was in Iceland to meet with the embassy, ministry, and coast guard officials. (Photo courtesy U.S. Embassy Reykjavik, Kristjan Petersson)

2:05 PM6/21/2021

Jonathan Moore, principal deputy assistant secretary, Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs, addresses the crew of USCGC Eagle (WIX 327), "America's Tall Ship," in Reykjavik, Iceland, June 12, 2021. Eagle is currently conducting summer U.S. Coast Guard Academy cadet training in at-sea leadership and professional development, first visiting Portugal, now Iceland, followed by Bermuda. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Ryan Schultz)

2:05 PM6/21/2021

Cadets aboard USCGC Eagle (WIX 327), "America's Tall Ship," listen as Vice Adm. Steven Poulin, commander U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area, addresses them in Reykjavik, Iceland, on June 12, 2021. Eagle is currently conducting summer U.S. Coast Guard Academy cadet training in at-sea leadership and professional development, first visiting Portugal, now Iceland, followed by Bermuda, while Vice Adm. Poulin conducts several meetings abroad, including this visit to key partners in Iceland. (Photo courtesy U.S. Embassy Reykjavik, Kristjan Petersson)