A U.S. Marine with Marine Rotational Force-Europe 21.1, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, stands watch during a cold weather training package in preparation for Exercise Reindeer II in Setermoen, Norway, Nov. 12, 2020. Reindeer II is a bilateral training exercise hosted by the Norwegian military to increase support capabilities between NATO allies in extreme conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. William Chockey)
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. Army Soldiers assigned to the Joint Multinational Readiness Center get a pace count before 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. Army Soldiers assigned to the Joint Multinational Readiness Center receive instructions at weapons training during Expert Infantry and Expert Soldier Badge competition at Hohenfels, Germany on Nov. 7, 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).
A U.S. Army Soldier gets behind an M240 Bravo at weapons training during Expert Infantry and Expert Soldier Badge competition at Hohenfels, Germany on Nov. 7, 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).
A U.S. Army Soldier assigned to the Joint Multinational Readiness Center listens for a pulse at medical training during Expert Infantry and Expert Soldier Badge competition at Hohenfels, Germany on Nov. 9, 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. Army Soldiers assigned to the Joint Multinational Readiness Center talk through a scenario at medical training during Expert Infantry and Expert Soldier Badge competition at Hohenfels, Germany on Nov. 9, 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).
A U.S. Army Soldier waits for the timer to start while practicing his grenade toss during the Expert Infantry and Expert Soldier Badge competition at Hohenfels, Germany, on Nov. 11, 2020. Expert Infantry Badge (EIB) and Expert Soldier Badge (ESB) recognizes Soldiers who have demonstrated a mastery of critical tasks. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Amanda Fry)
A U.S. Army Soldier practices a weapons check on the M249 light machine gun during the Expert Infantry and Expert Soldier Badge competition at Hohenfels, Germany, on Nov. 11, 2020. Expert Infantry Badge (EIB) and Expert Soldier Badge (ESB) recognizes Soldiers who have demonstrated a mastery of critical tasks. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Amanda Fry)
A U.S. Army Soldier practices for a weapons proficiency drill during the Expert Infantry and Expert Soldier Badge competition at Hohenfels, Germany, on Nov. 11, 2020. Expert Infantry Badge (EIB) and Expert Soldier Badge (ESB) recognizes Soldiers who have demonstrated a mastery of critical tasks. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Amanda Fry)
A U.S. Army Soldier practices on the grenade throw during the Expert Infantry and Expert Soldier Badge competition at Hohenfels, Germany, on Nov. 11, 2020. Expert Infantry Badge (EIB) and Expert Soldier Badge (ESB) recognizes Soldiers who have demonstrated a mastery of critical tasks. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Amanda Fry)
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.