US B-52 assurance overflights demonstrate commitment to southeastern European Allies, Partners
1:57 PM8/23/2022
Two U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress aircraft assigned to the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, currently operating out of RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, fly over Tirana, Albania, Aug. 22, 2022. The flyover demonstrates United States commitment and assurance to NATO Allies and Partners located in southeastern Europe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jordan Lazaro)
U.S. European Command Deputy Director for Partnership, Security Cooperation and Space Capability Brig. Gen. Edward Vaughan, right, attended the Georgian Ministry of Defense-hosted first executive-level review of progress on the newly initiated Georgia Defense and Deterrence Enhancement Initiative (GDDEI). GDDEI is a bilateral US-Georgia security cooperation initiative designed to enable the continued modernization and development of the Georgian Ministry of Defense and Georgian Defense Forces in support of shared security interests. (Courtesy photo)
U.S. European Command Deputy Director for Partnership, Security Cooperation and Space Capability Brig. Gen. Edward Vaughan, front row, center, attended the Georgian Ministry of Defense-hosted first executive-level review of progress on the newly initiated Georgia Defense and Deterrence Enhancement Initiative (GDDEI). GDDEI is a bilateral US-Georgia security cooperation initiative designed to enable the continued modernization and development of the Georgian Ministry of Defense and Georgian Defense Forces in support of shared security interests. GDDEI's purpose is to continue institutional reform in the defense sector, strengthen the capabilities and capacities required for effective deterrence and defense, and foster interoperability with NATO. (Courtesy photo)
Austin visits US troops, meets with leaders in Latvia
3:57 PM8/16/2022
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III is greeted by Latvian Minister of Defense Dr. Artis Pabriks upon his arrival to Lielvarde Air Base, Latvia, on Aug. 9, 2022. (DoD photo by U.S Air Force Staff Sgt. Julian W. Kemper)
Austin visits US troops, meets with leaders in Latvia
3:54 PM8/16/2022
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III presents a coin to a U.S. Army Soldier while visiting Lielvarde Air Base, Latvia, on Aug. 9, 2022. (DoD photo by U.S Air Force Staff Sgt. Julian W. Kemper)
Screaming Eagles return to Europe to reassure Allies, Partners
12:00 AM8/1/2022
After 80 years, the division returns to the European theater in support of the U.S. Army V Corps' mission to reinforce NATO's eastern flank and reassure Allies and Partners across the European continent.
U.S. Army Soldiers with 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division neatly stage M1 Abrams main battle tanks at a port in Alexandroupoli, Greece, March 21, 2022. The 3rd ABCT is the ninth armored rotational unit to deploy to Europe in support of Atlantic Resolve under the command control of U.S. Army V Corps. The "Iron Brigade" will conduct bilateral, joint and multinational training events to build readiness, increase interoperability and enhance the bond between allied and partner militaries. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Austin Steinborn, 5th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)
Strategic Port Access Aids Support to Ukraine, Austin Tells Greek Defense Minister
8:53 AM7/19/2022
Priority access to the Port of Alexandroupolis in northeastern Greece has allowed the U.S. military to continue to support Ukraine as that nation fights to maintain its sovereignty following the unprovoked February 24 invasion by Russia.