The USS Ross, an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, conducts anti-surface and anti-submarine warfare near the Swedish coastline during a Swedish-led bilateral exercise, November 15, 2020. The exercise occurred in land, air and maritime regions to test combined military options, rapid response capabilities, and readiness to support Swedish defense and the Baltic Sea Region. (U.S Army photo by Sgt. Patrik Orcutt)
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.
A crew chief assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing prepares a U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, for 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)
A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing takes off from Aalborg Air Base, Denmark, in support of a combined readiness exercise, 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)
A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing takes off from Aalborg Air Base, Denmark, in support of a combined readiness exercise, 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)
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)
Latest Atlantic Resolve armored rotation begins arriving this week
5:16 PM10/28/2020
Beginning this week, the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, from Fort Hood, Texas, arrives in Europe in support of Atlantic Resolve.
There is simply no substitute for the U.S. forward presence in Europe. It is the bedrock of NATO's ability to assure partner nations, respond to threats as required and ensure support to global operations. 2021 Aviation Detachment Rotation near Powidz, Poland is no exception. AvDet 21-0 practices Agile Combat Employment to enable U.S. forces in Europe to operate from locations with varying levels of capacity and support, ensuring Airmen and aircrews are postured to deliver lethal combat power across the spectrum of military operations.
USEUCOM Logistics Professionals Gain Valuable Experience During Military Mobility Workshop
2:17 PM10/23/2020
Logistics professionals from U.S. European Command (USEUCOM) and the 21st Theater Sustainment Command (TSC) gained valuable experience as they wrapped up their participation in the Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA)-sponsored Military Mobility Workshop this week.
USEUCOM Demonstrates Readiness to Support NATO in Exercise Austere Challenge
11:22 AM10/23/2020
U.S. European Command (USEUCOM) leaders, strategists, planners and operators joined forces with their NATO counterparts in exercise Austere Challenge 2021 (AC21) to practice a coordinated response to a fictional major crisis this week.