U.S. military, diplomatic leaders in Europe gather to discuss regional security
“In bringing together military and diplomatic leadership, we ensure a comprehensive approach towards supporting our Allies and partners." - Gen. Christopher Cavoli
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USEUCOM Chiefs of Mission Conference
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)
Photo by: U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Aaron Daugherty
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USEUCOM Chiefs of Mission Conference
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)
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Group Photo: USEUCOM 2024 Chiefs of Mission Conference
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.
U.S. European Command hosted its annual Chiefs of Mission conference at the command’s headquarters April 25-26 to discuss unified support to U.S. foreign policy and national security efforts in Europe.
“More than two years after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the ramifications for Euro-Atlantic security are clear. Russia is a chronic threat,” said U.S. Army General Christopher Cavoli, Commander, U.S. European Command. “In bringing together military and diplomatic leadership, we ensure a comprehensive approach towards supporting our Allies and partners."
Conference attendees included senior leaders from the command’s headquarters, component commands and the U.S. Department of State, including U.S. ambassadors and chargés d'affaires representing U.S. interests at more than 48 European countries. Panel discussions focused on the Russian threat to global security, U.S. support to advance collective military modernization efforts, and military mobility – the latter of which is a prerequisite to rapidly deploy and sustain operations for deterrence and defense.
“Advancing the peace and security of Europe requires close and continued cooperation throughout the interagency, which provides a unique perspective on our shared challenges,” said U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs James O’Brien. “This opportunity for collaboration underscores our national commitment to bolstering regional stability and deterring potential threats.
Takeaways from the conference are designed to be implemented alongside Allies and partners in Europe, a reflection of U.S. commitment to addressing shared security concerns with like-minded nations.
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