12:40 PM11/20/2024

U.S. European Command and the German Ministry of Defense co-hosted the 2024 iteration of the Northern Europe Chiefs of Defense Conference in Berlin, Germany, from Nov. 19-20, 2024, bringing together senior military leaders from across Europe and the U.S. to discuss regional security, military modernization and collective deterrence and defense.

12:40 PM11/20/2024

U.S. European Command and the German Ministry of Defense co-hosted the 2024 iteration of the Northern Europe Chiefs of Defense Conference in Berlin, Germany, from Nov. 19-20, 2024, bringing together senior military leaders from across Europe and the U.S. to discuss regional security, military modernization and collective deterrence and defense.

12:16 PM11/20/2024

The annual conference also included first-time participants from Belgium, Canada and Luxembourg to further develop regional partnerships.

9:57 AM11/20/2024

8:34 AM11/19/2024

U.S. Air Force Gen. James Hecker, U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa commander, awards the Silver Star medal to Maj. Benjamin Coffey, 494th Fighter Squadron F-15E pilot, during a ceremony at RAF Lakenheath, Nov. 12, 2024. The Silver Star is the United States Armed Forces third-highest military decoration for valor in combat and was presented based on the aircrew’s gallantry in action repelling the Iranian attack as the airborne mission commanders directing coalition forces during the unprecedented large-scale attack against Israel.

8:23 AM11/19/2024

From left, U.S. Air Force Gen. James Hecker, U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa commander, Lt. Col. Curtis Culver, 494th Fighter Squadron, Lt. Col. Timothy Causey, 494th FS commander, and Col. Jack Arthaud, 48th Fighter Wing commander, stand during the presentation of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Culver and Causey during a ceremony at RAF Lakenheath, Nov. 12, 2024. Airmen from the 494th Fighter Squadron and 494th Fighter Generation Squadron were recognized for their contributions during a defensive operation against hundreds of one-way attack drones, formally known as one-way attack unmanned aerial vehicles, and missiles launched from Iran and Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen against Israel April 13-14, 2024, while deployed in the U.S. Central Command's area of responsibility.

8:12 AM11/19/2024

On April 13 and throughout the morning of April 14, a mix of U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles and other defensive assets successfully engaged and destroyed more than 80 one-way attack UAVs intended to strike Israel from Iran and Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen.

11:04 AM11/15/2024

The visit aimed to solidify support to Montenegro, a reliable NATO Ally and an important partner in maintaining stability in the Balkans.

12:00 AM11/14/2024

The 52nd iteration of the US-Italy Joint Military Committee is concluded Nov. 14 at Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy. Topics discussed included the Unmanned Aerial Systems threat, basing agreements, force protection, environmental remediation and initiatives to further defense cooperation between the two nations.

8:39 AM11/2/2024

During the deployment, U.S. bomber aircrews will train and operate alongside NATO Allies and partners for several weeks demonstrating the U.S. commitment to global security and stability.

12:00 AM10/30/2024

U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Chris McKinney, U.S. European Command’s deputy director for partnering and security cooperation, visited Montenegro from Oct. 30-31, 2024. The trip included a stop at the Montenegrin Navy Headquarters in Bar for a demonstration of improvements to the headquarters’ Maritime Domain Awareness and capabilities of four fast patrol boats recently donated by the U.S.

12:00 AM10/30/2024

The Chief of the General Staff of the Army of Montenegro Brigadier General Zoran Lazarević met with U.S. European Command’s Deputy Director for partnering and security cooperation U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Chris McKinney on Oct. 30, 2024, in Podgorica, Montenegro. During the visit, Lazarević and McKinney discussed strengthening military cooperation between Montenegro and the U.S. with a special emphasis on regional stability, joint military exercises, training and operational interoperability.

10:06 AM10/24/2024

The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) sails alongside the fast combat support ship USNS Arctic (T-AOE 8) during a replenishment-at-sea, Oct. 3. USS Harry S. Truman, the flagship of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group (HSTCSG), is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of responsibility.

9:59 AM10/24/2024

In July 2024, the Department of Defense released the 2024 DoD Arctic Strategy, the fourth iteration for the Department, which outlines the United States’ commitment to preserving the Arctic as a secure and stable region with Allies and partners.

9:20 AM10/17/2024

The USS Oscar Austin (DDG 79), an Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer, arrives at Naval Station Rota, Spain, on Oct. 15, 2024, marking its homeport shift from NAVSTA Norfolk, Va. Oscar Austin is the first of two additional destroyers to join the Forward Deployed Naval Force-Europe, enhancing the strategic capabilities of NAVSTA Rota as a key hub for U.S., NATO, and allied operations across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.

9:13 AM10/17/2024

The arrival of Oscar Austin expands U.S. Navy capabilities in the U.S. European Command (EUCOM) and U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) areas of responsibility. Oscar Austin is now assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 60 / Commander, Task Force (CTF) 65 and U.S. 6th Fleet.

11:37 AM10/16/2024

Alaska Army National Guard infantry soldiers conduct military tactical movements, while engaging with opposing forces during a field training exercise near Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Dec. 3, 2022. The exercise was aimed at enhancing the unit's combat readiness and to evaluate proficiency in the Arctic.

11:27 AM10/16/2024

The senior military officials discussed a wide range of issues impacting security in the Arctic with particular emphasis on the collective ways to amplify and accelerate NATO's efforts in the High North.

2:21 PM10/10/2024

U.S. Army Gen. Christopher Cavoli, Commander, U.S. European Command & Supreme Allied Commander, and U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Andrew Gainey, Commander, U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, and their spouses pose with U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Tad Clark, 31st Fighter Wing commander, and his spouse, at Aviano Air Base, Italy, October 9, 2024. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in close coordination with U.S. Army Garrison Italy, Aviano Air Base and other U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force partners, completed the new supply warehouse at Aviano Air Base earlier this year in 2024. The warehouse will primarily support 173rd Airborne Brigade contingency operations and reduces their time needed to rapidly deploy.

2:20 PM10/10/2024

U.S. Army Gen. Christopher Cavoli, commander, U.S. European Command and Supreme Allied Commander Europe, arrives at Aviano Air Base, Italy, to be greeted by U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Tad Clark, 31st Fighter Wing commander, on Oct. 9, 2024. Cavoli visited Aviano to join in the ribbon cutting ceremony of a new Army warehouse that will be used by the 173rd Airborne Brigade and enhance their ability to rapidly deploy in response to crisis.