12:00 AM5/9/2024

Informed by lessons learned from the ongoing war in Ukraine, the CDX emphasized understanding the evolving battlefield and operational needs to support America's national security objectives.

12:10 PM5/6/2024

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 52nd Fighter Wing, Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, receives air-to-air refueling from a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, in support of Astral Knight 23 Part 6 over Finland, Aug. 24, 2023. AK23-6 has furthered U.S. Air Forces in Europe’s ability to operate from locations with varying levels of capacity and support while ensuring Airmen and aircrews are postured to respond across the spectrum of conflict. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jesenia Landaverde)

12:10 PM5/6/2024

The 5th Battalion, 7th Air Defense Artillery’s U.S. Army Patriot Missile Systems arrived in Croatia May 17, 2021 to participate in DEFENDER-Europe 21 associated exercise Astral Knight 21 and exercise Immediate Response 21. The systems completed their journey after a day-long convoy of 50 vehicles through Slovenia into Croatia. The Regiment is participating in a series of combined exercises with multiple NATO allied and partner forces as part of DEFENDER-Europe 21. The exercises increase interoperability with host nation forces and demonstrate the battlefield capabilities of 5-7 ADA. The systems were displayed for Croatian forces and local media outlets to get an introduction to the Patriot systems. The 5-7 ADA employed the systems during DEFENDER-Europe 21, a large-scale U.S. Army-led exercise designed to build readiness and interoperability between U.S., NATO allies and partner militaries. This year more than 28,000 multinational forces from 26 nations will conduct nearly simultaneous operations across more than 30 training areas in more than a dozen countries from the Baltics to the strategically important Balkans and Black Sea Region. Follow the latest news and information about DEFENDER-Europe 21, visit www.EuropeAfrica.army.mil/DefenderEurope. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Alexandra Shea)

12:10 PM5/6/2024

A multi-national military exercise, called Astral Knight 2024, kicked off Monday, in Europe. It is focused on exercising Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) and the incremental development of theater-wide security capabilities.

7:57 AM5/6/2024

A U.S. Army Chaplain exchanges a gift with an Armed Forces of Ukraine Chaplain during the Chaplains Course graduation ceremony at Grafenwoehr, Germany, April 19, 2024. More than 20 Ukrainian Chaplains attended the fourth iteration of the Chaplains Course, April 8 – 19, 2024.

7:53 AM5/6/2024

U.S. Air Force Chaplain (Col.) Christopher Lapack, U.S. European Command, exchanges plaques with a Chaplain from the Armed Forces of Ukraine during the Chaplains Course graduation ceremony at Grafenwoehr, Germany, April 19, 2024. More than 20 Ukrainian Chaplains attended the fourth iteration of the Chaplains Course, April 8 – 19, 2024. (National Guard Photo by 2nd Lt. Jarvis Mace)

7:50 AM5/6/2024

A Ukrainian Chaplain with the Armed Forces of Ukraine speaks to his class of fellow chaplains and performs a Ukrainian Orthodox Prayer during the Chaplains course graduation ceremony at Grafenwoehr, Germany, April 19, 2024. More than 20 Ukrainian Chaplains attended the fourth iteration of the Chaplains Course, April 8 – 19, 2024. (National Guard Photo by 2nd Lt. Jarvis Mace)

7:48 AM5/6/2024

Chaplain (Maj.) Shawn Earles, Joint Multinational Training Group-Ukraine, receives a plaque from an Armed Forces of Ukraine Chaplain during the Chaplains course graduation ceremony at Grafenwoehr, Germany, April 19, 2024. More than 20 Ukrainian Chaplains attended the fourth iteration of the Chaplains Course, April 8 – 19, 2024. (National Guard Photo by 2nd Lt. Jarvis Mace)

7:37 AM5/6/2024

9:04 AM4/29/2024

200402-N-QY794-1327 ARABIAN SEA (April 2, 2020) The aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) steams through the Arabian Sea, April 2, 2020. Ike is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Brennen Easter)

9:04 AM4/29/2024

The Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group (IKECSG) arrived in the Eastern Mediterranean while on a pre-announced Department of Defense deployment, April 26, 2024.

12:01 PM4/26/2024

U.S. Ambassador to Belgium Michael Adler and other attendees listen to opening remarks at U.S. European Command's annual Chiefs of Mission Conference in Stuttgart, Germany, April 24-25, 2024. USEUCOM hosted the annual meeting to gather senior leaders from the Command’s headquarters, component commands, U.S. Department of State and more than 47 U.S. Ambassadors and Chargés d’affaires from across Europe to discuss unified support to U.S. foreign policy and national security efforts in Europe. (U.S. Army photo by SSG Aaron Daugherty)

12:01 PM4/26/2024

Honorable James O’Brien, assistant secretary of state for European and Eurasian affairs, Gen. Christopher Cavoli, commander, U.S. European Command, and Amb. Kate Marie Byrnes, civilian deputy and foreign policy advisor to U.S. European Command, deliver opening remarks at the annual Chiefs of Mission Conference in Stuttgart, Germany, April 25, 2024. USEUCOM hosted the annual meeting to gather senior leaders from the Command’s headquarters, component commands, U.S. Department of State and more than 47 U.S. Ambassadors and Chargés d’affaires from across Europe to discuss unified support to U.S. foreign policy and national security efforts in Europe. (U.S. Army photo by SSG Aaron Daugherty)

11:53 AM4/26/2024

Group photo of attendees at the annual Chiefs of Mission Conference at the U.S. European Command Rogers Center, April 25-26, 2024. USEUCOM hosted the annual meeting to gather senior leaders from the command’s headquarters, component commands, the U.S. Department of State, and more than 47 U.S. ambassadors and chargés d’affaires from across Europe to discuss unified support to U.S. foreign policy and national security efforts in Europe.

7:11 AM4/26/2024

7:21 AM4/25/2024

B-1B Lancers with the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, inflight with a British Typhoon fighter jet in support of Bomber Task Force Europe, April 21, 2024. BTF operations are U.S. Strategic Command's means of conducting Dynamic Force Employment in support of the Department of Defense's National Defense Strategy at the direction of the President of the United States.

2:12 PM4/24/2024

1:39 PM4/24/2024

B-1B Lancers with the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, takeoff for a mission in support of Bomber Task Force Europe at Mor—n Air Base, Spain, April 21, 2024. BTF operations are U.S. Strategic Command's means of conducting Dynamic Force Employment in support of the Department of Defense's National Defense Strategy at the direction of the President of the United States.(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Wright)

1:38 PM4/24/2024

Senior Airman Luke Beauchemin, 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron crew chief, marshals in a B-1B Lancer assigned to Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, at Morón Air Base, Spain, during Bomber Task Force Europe April 19, 2024. Airmen from the 9th EBS along with two B-1B Lancers completed a trilateral integration with the Ghanaian Air Force and Army, and both United Kingdom and U.S. special forces in support of exercise Flintlock and BTF Europe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Holly Cook)

1:34 PM4/24/2024

An Airman from the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron prepares to complete post-flight maintenance on a B-1B Lancer assigned to Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, on the flightline at Morón Air Base, Spain, during Bomber Task Force Europe April 19, 2024. The B-1 and its aircrew completed a trilateral integration with the Ghanaian Air Force and Army, along with United Kingdom and U.S. special forces in support of exercise Flintlock.