U.S. Navy Special Warfare Combatant-Craft Crewmen (SWCC) approach the HS Kanaris during Visit Board Search and Seizure (VBSS) training in Souda Bay, Greece, January 11-29. This trilateral maritime exercise strengthened cooperation and combined capabilities between Greece, Cyprus, and the United States in the European theater to better enable global operations.

U.S. Navy Special Warfare Combatant-Craft Crewmen (SWCC) approach the HS Kanaris during Visit Board Search and Seizure (VBSS) training in Souda Bay, Greece, January 11-29. This trilateral maritime exercise strengthened cooperation and combined capabilities between Greece, Cyprus, and the United States in the European theater to better enable global operations.

Naval special operations forces from the Greek Underwater Demolition Team (DYK) and Cypriot Underwater Demolition Team (UDT) climb from a Combatant-craft assault onto the HS Kanaris during Visit Board Search and Seizure (VBSS) in Souda Bay, Greece, January 11-29. This trilateral maritime exercise strengthened cooperation and combined capabilities between Greece, Cyprus, and the United States in the European theater to better enable global operations.

Naval special operations forces from the Greek Underwater Demolition Team (DYK), Cypriot Underwater Demolition Team (UDT), and U.S. Navy Special Warfare Combatant-Craft Crewmen (SWCC) conduct Visit Board Search and Seizure (VBSS) in Souda Bay, Greece, during a trilateral exercise, January 11-29. This trilateral maritime exercise strengthened cooperation and combined capabilities between Greece, Cyprus, and the United States in the European theater to better enable global operations.

Naval special operations forces from the Greek Underwater Demolition Team (DYK), Cypriot Underwater Demolition Team (UDT), and U.S. Navy Special Warfare Combatant-Craft Crewmen (SWCC) conduct Visit Board Search and Seizure (VBSS) training in Souda Bay, Greece, during a trilateral exercise, January 11-29. This trilateral maritime exercise strengthened cooperation and combined capabilities between Greece, Cyprus, and the United States in the European theater to better enable global operations.

U.S. Navy Special Warfare Combatant-Craft Crewmen (SWCC) approach the HS Kanaris during Visit Board Search and Seizure (VBSS) training in Souda Bay, Greece, January 11-29. This trilateral maritime exercise strengthened cooperation and combined capabilities between Greece, Cyprus, and the United States in the European theater to better enable global operations.

A Hellenic Navy crew member aboard the HS Kanaris communicates with a Combat Craft-assault (CCA) assigned to Special Operations Command Africa during Visit Board Search and Seizure (VBSS) training, January 11-29. This trilateral maritime exercise strengthened cooperation and combined capabilities between Greece, Cyprus, and the United States in the European theater to better enable global operations.

Naval special operations forces from the Greek Underwater Demolition Team (DYK) and Cypriot Underwater Demolition Team (UDT) secure an area of the HS Kanaris during Visit Board Search and Seizure (VBSS) in Souda Bay, Greece, January 11-29. This trilateral maritime exercise strengthened cooperation and combined capabilities between Greece, Cyprus, and the United States in the European theater to better enable global operations.

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Steven Basham, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa deputy commander, greets Brig. Gen. Doron Gavish, Israel Air Defense Force Active commander, after arriving at Ramstein Air Base, Germany Feb. 7, 2021. The Israeli Defense Force delegation will participate in Juniper Falcon 2021 which is a long-standing series of cooperative exercises. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Darnell T. Cannady)

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Tamara Brown, 86th Medical Support Squadron patient administration section chief, speaks with Robin Robinson, 86th MDSS medical support assistant, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 3, 2021. Brown and Robinson reviewed a list of patients who tested negative for COVID-19. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jennifer Gonzales)

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Tamara Brown, 86th Medical Support Squadron patient administration section chief, looks through patient medical records at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 3, 2021. Brown and her team streamlined the processing of 14,000 outpatient records. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jennifer Gonzales)

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Tamara Brown, 86th Medical Support Squadron patient administration section chief, stands with 86th Airlift Wing Command Chief Master Sgt. Hope Skibitsky, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 28, 2021. Brown oversaw three work centers and 102 patient administration programs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jennifer Gonzales)

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Tamara Brown, 86th Medical Support Squadron patient administration section chief, works on a computer at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 3, 2021. Brown makes sure medical records for Airmen reflect their vaccination for COVID-19. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jennifer Gonzales)

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Tamara Brown, 86th Medical Support Squadron patient administration section chief, receives a coin from 86th Airlift Wing Command Chief Master Sgt. Hope Skibitsky, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 28, 2021. Brown was recognized as Airlifter of the Week for her leadership and dedication to her job. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jennifer Gonzales)

Ján Figeľ, Former European Commission Special Envoy for the Promotion of Religion or Belief, discusses the importance of protecting religious freedom as part of his presentation at the 2021 International Military Chief of Chaplains Conference. The 32nd annual conference, was hosted virtually by U.S. European Command on Jan. 26 and 27, 2021, to provide religious leaders from military organizations information about how to conduct ministry activities during a pandemic.

Dr. Harold G. Koenig, MD, a Professor of Psychiatry at Duke University Medical Center, answers questions after his presentation at the 2021 International Military Chief of Chaplains Conference. The 32nd annual conference, was hosted virtually by U.S. European Command on Jan. 26 and 27, 2021, to provide religious leaders from military organizations information about how to conduct ministry activities during a pandemic.

A U.S. Army Soldier waits to advance during a final mock battle held at the Hohenfels Training Area during Combined Resolve XIV. Combined Resolve XIV is a Headquarters Department of the Army directed Multinational exercise designed to build 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division’s readiness and enhance interoperability with allied forces to fight and win against any adversary. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Amanda Fry)

210128-N-BM428-0068 CANAKKALES STRAIT (Jan. 28, 2021) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) transits the Canakkales Strait, Jan. 28, 2021. Porter, forward deployed to Rota, Spain, is on its ninth patrol in the U.S. Sixth fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Damon Grosvenor)

BALTIC SEA (June 8, 2020) USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) operates in the Baltic Sea during BALTOPS 2020, June 8. BALTOPS is the premier annual maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic region, enhancing flexibility and interoperability among allied and partner nations. (Photo courtesy of the German Navy)

U.S. Air Force Capt. Joseph Tomassi, 351st Air Refueling Squadron pilot, left, and Lt. Col. Tyler Berge, 100th Operational Support Squadron director of operations, prepare a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft for a flight supporting a Black Sea mission at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, Jan. 14, 2021. U.S. military operations over the Black Sea enhance regional stability, combined readiness and capability with NATO allies and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Emerson Nuñez)

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft assigned to the 555th Fighter Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, is refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing, Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, during a mission over the Black Sea, Jan. 14, 2021. U.S. military operations in the Black Sea enhance regional stability, combined readiness and capability with our NATO allies and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Emerson Nuñez)

A combat medic at Wiesbaden Army Health Clinic, swabs a patient for COVID-19 testing, June 12.

USS America Launches F14s

Armored vehicles of the 1ST Armored Division, VII Corps from Germany, advance on Iraqi positions during Operation Desert Storm. On the horizon are VII Corps tanks.

210111-N-DO281-0029 NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY NAPLES, Italy (Jan. 11, 2021) Adm. Mike Gilday, Chief of Naval Operations, observes COVID-19 vaccination site at Naval Support Activity Naples Support Site, Italy, Jan. 11, 2021. U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied and interagency partners, in order to advance U.S. national interests, security and stability in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Trey Fowler/ Released)

210111-N-DO281-0033 NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY NAPLES, Italy (Jan. 11, 2021) Adm. Mike Gilday, Chief of Naval Operations, observes COVID-19 vaccination site at Naval Support Activity Naples Support Site, Italy, Jan. 11, 2021. U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied and interagency partners, in order to advance U.S. national interests, security and stability in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Trey Fowler/ Released)

210111-N- DO281-0058 NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY NAPLES, Italy (Jan. 11, 2021) Adm. Mike Gilday, Chief of Naval Operations, observes COVID-19 vaccination site at Naval Support Activity Naples Support Site, Italy, Jan. 11, 2021. U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied and interagency partners, in order to advance U.S. national interests, security and stability in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Trey Fowler/ Released)

210111-N-DO281-0060 NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY NAPLES, Italy (Jan. 11, 2021) Adm. Mike Gilday, Chief of Naval Operations, observes COVID-19 vaccination site at Naval Support Activity Naples Support Site, Italy, Jan. 11, 2021. U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied and interagency partners, in order to advance U.S. national interests, security and stability in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Trey Fowler/ Released)

210111-N-DO281-0064 NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY NAPLES, Italy (Jan. 11, 2021) Adm. Mike Gilday, Chief of Naval Operations, observes COVID-19 vaccination site at Naval Support Activity Naples Support Site, Italy, Jan. 11, 2021. U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied and interagency partners, in order to advance U.S. national interests, security and stability in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Trey Fowler/ Released)

210111-N-DO281-0097 NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY NAPLES, Italy (Jan. 11, 2021) Adm. Mike Gilday, Chief of Naval Operations, takes a group photo with Naval Support Activity Naples Hospital leadership on Jan. 11, 2021. U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied and interagency partners, in order to advance U.S. national interests, security and stability in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Trey Fowler/ Released)

U.S. Air Force Capt. Christopher J. Gresham, 569th U.S. Forces Police Squadron operations officer, receives a COVID-19 vaccination at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 4, 2021. Vaccine distribution is anticipated to continue over the next several months through a Defense Department-wide phased vaccination approach. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jennifer Gonzales)

A syringe is prepared with the COVID-19 vaccine at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 4, 2021. Health care workers and first responders are the first Airmen eligible to receive the vaccine. The vaccine is administered in two doses, with the second dose given four weeks after the first. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Class Jennifer Gonzales)

The U.S. Air Force has based MQ-9 Reaper aircraft and approximately 90 Airmen to the 71st Air Base in Campia Turzii Air Base, Romania, to conduct intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions in support of NATO operations.

An MQ-9 Reaper sits on the flight line at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, Dec. 17, 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Haley Stevens)

The 48th Fighter Wing received its first shipment of COVID-19 vaccinations at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Dec. 27, 2020. 48th FW personnel will be prioritized to receive the vaccine based on the guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and on the DoD COVID Task Force’s assessment of unique DoD mission requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessi Monte)

Technical Sgt. Justin Pribble, 48th Medical Group pediatrics/immunology flight chief, draws a sample of the COVID-19 vaccine at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Dec. 29, 2020. Pribble was the technician responsible for administering the first COVID-19 vaccines at the 48th Fighter Wing.(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Madeline Herzog)

Airman 1st Class Connor Sams, 48th Medical Group technician, receives the COVID-19 vaccine at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Dec.29, 2020. The arrival of the vaccine paves the way for a phased vaccine distribution plan to protect our communities against COVID-19. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Madeline Herzog)

201209-N-GK686-1208 CATANIA, Italy (Dec. 9, 2020) – Lt. Matthew Chung, assigned to U.S. Naval Hospital Sigonella, receives a confirmation signature from Azienda Ospedaliera Cannizoro’s Dr. Agata Domenica La Rosa, upon delivery of personal protective equipment (PPE) donated to the Italian hospital, Dec. 9, 2020. The donations are part of a coordinated effort between the Defense Security Cooperation Agency’s Humanitarian Assistance Program and the U.S. Mission to Italy, with Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella facilitating the second of three donations of PPE to local hospitals in Catania on behalf of the U.S. Navy. NAS Sigonella’s strategic location enables U.S., allied, and partner nation forces to deploy and respond as required to ensure security and stability in Europe, Africa and Central Command. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Triniti Lersch)

201209-N-GK686-1138 CATANIA, Italy (Dec. 9, 2020) –Lt. Matthew Chung, assigned to U.S. Naval Hospital Sigonella, receives a confirmation signature from Ospedale Garibaldi-Nesima’s receiving manager Pellone Ottomato, upon delivery of personal protective equipment donated to the Italian hospital, Dec. 9, 2020. The donations are part of a coordinated effort between the Defense Security Cooperation Agency’s Humanitarian Assistance Program and the U.S. Mission to Italy, with Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella facilitating the second of three donations of PPE to local hospitals in Catania on behalf of the U.S. Navy. NAS Sigonella’s strategic location enables U.S., allied, and partner nation forces to deploy and respond as required to ensure security and stability in Europe, Africa and Central Command. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Triniti Lersch)