First Combat Power DEFENDER-Europe 20

The first vessel carrying combat power in support of DEFENDER-Europe 20 arrives at the port 20 February, 2020 in Bremerhaven, Germany. This is the largest deployment of Soldiers from the U.S. to Europe in more than 25 years. Approximately 20,000 Soldiers from all across the U.S. to include Soldiers from National Guard units in 15 states are participating in this deployment. This deployment of combat credible forces brings with it over 20,000 pieces of equipment and will utilize an additional 13,000 pieces of equipment from Army Prepositioned Stock in Germany, Netherlands, and Belgium. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Benjamin Northcutt, 21st Theater Sustainment Command)



By Sgt. Benjamin Northcutt 21st Theater Sustainment Command Mar 05, 2020
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