U.S.-European Military Cooperation on Full Display in Operations, Exercises
2:06 PM11/25/2020
Across the European theater, U.S. forces and NATO Allies and partners showcased unrivaled levels of interoperability over the past ten days by conducting multiple operations and exercises from Belgium to Romania, and from Sweden to Greece.
U.S. Army Europe and U.S. Army Africa have now consolidated into one command - U.S. Army Europe and Africa. Learn more at https://www.europeafrica.army.mil/
On Nov. 20, the U.S. Army announced the consolidation of U.S. Army Europe and U.S. Army Africa into a single, four-star-led, Army Service Component Command.
Staff Sgt. Breanna Gray, Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge, Troop Medical Clinic, and one of her Soldiers, Spc. Laneeja Sheppard, Senior Medic, MK Aid Station, review a daily task report to plan for what needs to be accomplished. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. H. Marcus McGill) (Photo Credit: Sgt. Harold McGill)
Thousands of American Soldiers, along with our NATO allies, work diligently to enhance deterrence of nearby potential threats and increase readiness as part of Atlantic Resolve. Every individual working towards these goals plays an important part in accomplishing our mission in Europe.
U.S. Air Force partners with Armed Forces in Bosnia and Herzegovina for Air-Ground integration bilateral exercise
10:04 AM11/20/2020
Four U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Air Advisors assigned to the 435th Contingency Response Support Squadron at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, along with a U.S. Navy Joint Terminal Attack Controller assigned to the Combined Joint Task Force-Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), will be conducting an Air-to-Ground integration bilateral exercise and interoperability training with their counterparts in the Armed Forces of BiH.
A U.S. Army Soldier assigned to the Joint Multinational Readiness Center locates a point during land navigation training during Expert Infantry and Expert Soldier Badge competition at Hohenfels, Germany on Nov. 6, 2020. Expert Infantry Badge (EIB) and Expert Soldier Badge (ESB) recognize Soldiers who have demonstrated a mastery of critical tasks. These tasks build on the foundation of individual proficiency, allowing them to locate, close with and destroy the enemy. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Audrequez Evans).
U.S.-NATO STAFF TALKS STRENGTHEN COLLABORATION AND SYNCHRONIZATION
12:00 AM11/19/2020
U.S. European Command and NATO Supreme Allied Command Europe leaders met today for staff talks, further strengthening collaboration and synchronization for enhanced deterrence and security.
USS Ross Enters the Baltic Sea, Visits Swedish Territorial Waters during Bilateral Exercise
1:41 PM11/16/2020
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ross (DDG 71) entered Swedish territorial waters in the Baltic Sea to participate in a bilateral land, air, and sea exercise between Sweden and the United States, Nov. 13.
U.S.-NATO Cooperation and Partnership Focus of Strategic Talks
4:58 PM11/10/2020
Senior military leaders from U.S. European Command and NATO's Allied Joint Force Command Brunssum met virtually as part of ongoing staff talks between the two organizations dedicated to enhanced understanding and collaboration.
Aircrew assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing conduct pre-flight inspections on a U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle before takeoff in support of a combined readiness exercise, at Aalborg Air Base, Denmark, Oct. 31, 2020. Multilateral Agile Combat Employment exercises within the Baltic airspace and surrounding nations enable U.S forces in Europe to protect and defend partners, allies and generate lethal combat air power should deterrence fail. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher S. Sparks)
The U.S. Air Force continues to assess its ability to meet new challenges and deter enemies. In line with this, United States Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa continuously develops, tests, and evaluates new warfighting concepts to meet and overcome these challenges.
History in the making: The 1st Bn., 77th Field Artillery Regiment launches HIMARS
9:17 AM11/4/2020
In field training exercise Rail Gunner Lightning, 1st Battalion, 77th Field Artillery Regiment will fire their first rounds since reactivation in late August 2020. The 41st Field Artillery Brigade is the only U.S. long-range, precision-strike capable Multiple Launcher Rocket Systems unit in Europe. The brigade is ready and capable to deploy in support of our NATO allies and partners. All Soldiers participating in the field training exercise have undergone a COVID test and have received a negative result before deploying to the field. (U.S. Army video by Sgt. Joseph McDonald)
Air Commandos, NATO allies conduct a combined readiness exercise in Baltic Sea region
3:01 PM11/3/2020
U.S. Air Commandos from the 352d Special Operations Wing, along with F-15Es from the 48th Fighter Wing deployed to Aalborg, Denmark to support a combined readiness exercise in the Baltic Sea region.
The 173rd Airborne Brigade's mission, is to rapidly deploy and decisively win ground combat against a near peer enemy. The brigade offers tailorable and scalable force packages for a variety of mission sets and infiltration options.
The brigade's location in Europe also helps extend U.S. diplomacy and builds interoperability among the greatest concentration of Allies and partners anywhere in the world.
U.S. Marines with Charlie Company, 2nd Law Enforcement Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, conduct a 3-mile hike using snowshoes during cold-weather training near Bjerkvik, Norway, March 8, 2020. Marines are in Norway preparing for Exercise Cold Response, a Norwegian-led exercise designed to enhance military capabilities and allied cooperation in high-intensity warfighting in a challenging arctic environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Isaiah Campbell)