U.S. Army Gen. Christopher Cavoli, the commander of U.S. European Command, and USEUCOM Civilian Deputy and Foreign Policy Advisor Ambassador Kate Byrnes joined eight U.S. ambassadors from the Black Sea region in Bucharest, Romania, Jan. 23 to discuss the command's support to U.S. Allies and partners; critical security topics, including Russia's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine; access and security in the Black Sea along with its global economic importance; and regional plans for deterrence and defense.

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Steven Basham, U.S. European Command deputy commander, hosted U.S. Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro during a visit to the command’s Stuttgart, Germany, headquarters Jan. 22, 2024.

U.S. Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro leads an all-hands event at Patch Barracks during a visit to the U.S. European Command headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany, on Jan. 22, 2024. In addition to meeting with U.S. Navy and personnel supporting USEUCOM, Del Toro met with U.S. European Command leadership to discuss support to NATO and strengthening security relationships in Europe.

U.S. Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro leads an all-hands event at Patch Barracks during a visit to the U.S. European Command headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany, on Jan. 22, 2024. In addition to meeting with U.S. Navy and personnel supporting USEUCOM, Del Toro met with U.S. European Command leadership to discuss support to NATO and strengthening security relationships in Europe.

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Steven Basham, U.S. European Command deputy commander, hosted U.S. Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro during a visit to the command’s Stuttgart, Germany, headquarters Jan. 22, 2024.

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Steven Basham, U.S. European Command deputy commander, hosted U.S. Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro during a visit to the command’s Stuttgart, Germany, headquarters Jan. 22, 2024.

Sebastian Demmel, a German woodworker, chisels strips of wood off a Trojan horse sculpture at his workshop in Bad Tölz, Germany, Dec. 1, 2023. Demmel is an Honorary Green Beret and Honorary Original of the 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne). (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Alejandro Lucero)

Sebastian Demmel, a German woodworker, works on a Trojan horse carving for a customer at his workshop in Bad Tölz, Germany, Dec. 1, 2023. Demmel has earned the titles of Honorary Green Beret from the United States Special Operations Command, and Honorary Original from 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne), as an appreciation for over 50 years of service to the Special Operations community. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Alejandro Lucero)

Sebastian Demmel, a German woodworker, holds his shadow box containing a Green Beret and certificate at his workshop in Bad Tölz, Germany, Dec. 1, 2023. Demmel received this gift deeming him an Honorary Original from the 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) at Fort Carson, Colorado, during their 70th Anniversary Ball in 2022. He also received the title of Honorary Green Beret from the United States Special Operations Command in 2020. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Alejandro Lucero)

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)

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)

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)

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.

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.

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.

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)

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)

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.

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)

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.

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.

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.

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.

A B-2 Spirit bomber deployed from Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, flies near Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, during an interoperability training mission Jan. 15, 2019. The aircraft are flying in support of a U.S. Strategic Command Bomber Task Force mission. U.S. Strategic Command’s Bomber Forces regularly conduct combined theater security cooperation engagements with allies and partners, demonstrating the U.S. capability to command, control and conduct bomber missions across the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Russ Scalf)

Gen. Christopher Cavoli commander of U.S. European Command, meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Germany, Dec. 14, 2023, to discuss ongoing U.S. and international military support to aid the Ukrainian people in defense of their nation against Russian aggression. (Photo by Susanne Goebel)

Gen. Christopher Cavoli, commander of U.S. European Command, meets with Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Germany, Dec. 14, 2023, to discuss ongoing U.S. and international military support to aid the Ukrainian people in defense of their nation against Russian aggression. (Photo by Susanne Goebel)

Gen. Christopher Cavoli, commander of U.S. European Command, meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Germany, Dec. 14, 2023, to discuss ongoing U.S. and international military support to aid the Ukrainian people in defense of their nation against Russian aggression. (Photo by Susanne Goebel)

U.S. European Command (USEUCOM), senior leaders from the command’s service components, and representatives from NATO’s Allied Command Operations discussed logistics and sustainment at USEUCOM’s headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany, from Dec. 12-13, 2023.

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Steven Basham, U.S. European Command deputy commander, gives U.S. Space Force Col. Max E. Lantz, U.S. Space Forces Europe & Africa commander, command of SPACEFOREUR-AF at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 8, 2023. SPACEFOREUR-AF’s activation at Ramstein AB is part of the Department of Defense’s ongoing effort to establish Space Force service components within combatant commands to support the joint force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Madelyn Keech)

U.S. Space Force Guardians assigned to U.S. Space Forces Europe & Africa stand in a delta formation at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 8, 2023. SPACEFOREUR-AF provides U.S. European and Africa Commands a cadre of space experts who will work with NATO Allies and partners to integrate space efforts into shared operations, activities and investments — enhancing security and stability, and advancing key partnerships in the regions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Madelyn Keech)

U.S. Space Force Senior Master Sgt. Travis Demarest, U.S. Space Forces Europe & Africa senior enlisted leader, and Tech. Sgt. Saric Barcello, ceremony proffer, unfurl the SPACEFOREUR-AF flag at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 8, 2023. SPACEFOREUR-AF provides U.S. European and Africa Commands a cadre of space experts who will work with NATO Allies and partners to integrate space efforts into shared operations, activities and investments — enhancing security and stability, and advancing key partnerships in the regions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Madelyn Keech)

U.S. service members and army of the Republic of North Macedonia soldiers pose for a picture during Brave Partner 23 at Skopje International Airport, Dec. 1, 2023. Brave Partner is a U.S. Army Europe and Africa scheduled, directed, and led short notice action planning exercise, which includes live-fire training and is designed to demonstrate USAREUR-AF’s operational reach, validate U.S. investments in North Macedonia, and increase readiness. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jon Cortez)

A U.S. Army armored personnel vehicle, infantry fighting vehicle, Stryker belonging to the 2nd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, V Corps, moves out of a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster aircraft during exercise Brave Partner 23 at Skopje International Airport, Republic of North Macedonia, Dec. 1, 2023. Brave Partner is a U.S. Army Europe and Africa scheduled, directed, and led short notice action planning exercise, which includes live-fire training and is designed to demonstrate USAREUR-AF’s operational reach, validate U.S. investments in the Republic of North Macedonia, and increase readiness. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Devin Klecan)

U.S. Army 1st. Lt. Stephen Cavoli, a mounted stryker cavalry soldier of 2nd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, V Corps, puts on his improved outer tactical vest before mounting an armored personnel vehicle, infantry fighting vehicle, Stryker during exercise Brave Partner 23 at Skopje International Airport, Republic of North Macedonia, Dec. 1, 2023. Brave Partner is a U.S. Army Europe and Africa scheduled, directed, and led short notice action planning exercise, which includes live-fire training and is designed to demonstrate USAREUR-AF’s operational reach, validate U.S. investments in the Republic of North Macedonia, and increase readiness. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Devin Klecan)

U.S. Army Soldiers from the 2nd squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment prepare their Strykers for movement during Brave Partner 23 at Skopje International Airport, North Macedonia Dec. 1, 2023. Brave Partner is a U.S. Army Europe and Africa scheduled, directed, and led short notice action planning exercise, which includes live-fire training and is designed to demonstrate USAREUR-AF’s operational reach, validate U.S. investments in North Macedonia, and increase readiness. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Capt. Maria L. L. Salcido)

U.S. Army soldiers from the 2nd squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment prepare their Strykers for movement during Brave Partner 23 at Skopje International Airport, North Macedonia Dec. 1, 2023. Brave Partner is a U.S. Army Europe and Africa scheduled, directed, and led short notice action planning exercise, which includes live-fire training and is designed to demonstrate USAREUR-AF’s operational reach, validate U.S. investments in North Macedonia, and increase readiness. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Capt. Maria L. L. Salcido)

U.S. Army Spc. Kyle Mickel, a mounted stryker cavalry Soldier assigned to 2nd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, V Corps, observes the airfield from an armored personnel vehicle, infantry fighting vehicle, Stryker near a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster aircraft during exercise Brave Partner 23 at Skopje International Airport, Republic of North Macedonia, Dec. 1, 2023. Brave Partner is a U.S. Army Europe and Africa scheduled, directed, and led short notice action planning exercise, which includes live-fire training and is designed to demonstrate USAREUR-AF’s operational reach, validate U.S. investments in the Republic of North Macedonia, and increase readiness. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Devin Klecan)

Gen. Christopher Cavoli, the commander of U.S. European Command, and Command Sgt. Maj. Robert Abernethy, the EUCOM senior enlisted leader, wish the EUCOM community happy holidays.