Chaplains from 40 countries meet to address critical issues, social well-being at worldwide conference
4:26 PM2/4/2022
More than 100 military chaplains and religious officials representing 40 nations came together virtually Feb. 2-3 to discuss religious freedom during peace and war.
US-UK flyover commemorates 8th Air Force 80th anniversary
8:48 AM2/2/2022
A B-1B Lancer assigned to 28th Bomb Wing conducts a flyover at RAF Duxford, England, Feb. 1, 2022. The aircraft participated in a long-distance round trip flight from the U.S. to the United Kingdom to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the 8th Air Force. (Courtesy photo)
US-UK flyover commemorates 8th Air Force 80th anniversary
8:48 AM2/2/2022
A U.S Air Force B-1B Lancer assigned to 28th Bomb Wing, a Royal Air Force F-35B and two F-15E Strike Eagles assigned to the 492nd and 494th Fighter Squadrons, conduct a flyover at RAF Duxford, England, Feb. 1, 2022. The aircraft participated in a long-distance round trip flight from the U.S. to the United Kingdom to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the 8th Air Force. (Courtesy photo)
Led by Norwegian Defence Staff's deputy chief of staff for operations, Maj. Gen. Tonje Skinnarland, and U.S. European Command's deputy director for security cooperation, policy, partnering and space capabilities, U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Edward Vaughan, U.S. and Norwegian military officials conducted two days of bilateral staff talks in Oslo, Norway, focused upon long-term security cooperation in the Arctic and High North. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Lia Harris)
Led by Norwegian Defence Staff's deputy chief of staff for operations, Maj. Gen. Tonje Skinnarland, and U.S. European Command's deputy director for security cooperation, policy, partnering and space capabilities, U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Edward Vaughan, U.S. and Norwegian military officials conducted two days of bilateral staff talks in Oslo, Norway, focused upon long-term security cooperation in the Arctic and High North. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Lia Harris)
NATO Kicks Off Vigilance Activity Neptune Strike 2022
1:04 PM1/25/2022
The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), the Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser USS San Jacinto (CG 56), and the Royal Norwegian Navy Frigate HNoMS Fridtjof Nansen (F310) participate in a passing exercise with the Tunisian offshore patrol vessel Hannon (P612) and La Combatante III class fast patrol boat Tunis (502) in the Mediterranean Sea, Dec. 20, 2021. The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to maintain maritime stability and security, and defend U.S., allied and partner interests in Europe and Africa.
U.S. European Command, Poland Military Enhance Cooperation with Liaison Officer Agreement
2:06 PM1/24/2022
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Charles Miller, the U.S. European Command director of plans, policy, strategy and capabilities, center right, and Maj. Gen. Piotr Blazeusz, the deputy chief of General Staff for the Polish Armed Forces, sign a memorandum of understanding Jan 21, 2022, for a Polish liaison officer to join the USEUCOM headquarters staff. (U.S. Army photo by Rey Ramon)
BG Vaughan Participates in Central Military Hospital Ceremony
2:10 PM1/21/2022
Ambassador Tracy and Brigadier General Edward Vaughan from U.S. European Command participated in a ceremony at the Central Military Hospital to mark the donation of $639,000 worth of medical equipment from the Global Peace Operations Initiative to Armenia’s expeditionary military medical unit. GPOI is a Department of State program intended to build international capacity to execute United Nations peacekeeping operations. The equipment, donated to support the Armenians in their pledge to deploy a Level II hospital to a UN mission, included defibrillators, X-ray machines, tents, generators, lights, and other supplies. Ambassador Tracy highlighted the courage and dedication of Armenia’s military medical personnel and expressed her sincere wishes that the donated equipment will save and improve many Armenian lives. This event marks only the most recent chapter of our long-standing partnership with Armenia, led by the Embassy’s Office of Defense Cooperation, helping modernize Armenia’s civilian and military medical and disaster response capabilities.
BG Vaughan Participates in Central Military Hospital Ceremony
2:10 PM1/21/2022
Ambassador Tracy and Brigadier General Edward Vaughan from U.S. European Command participated in a ceremony at the Central Military Hospital to mark the donation of $639,000 worth of medical equipment from the Global Peace Operations Initiative to Armenia’s expeditionary military medical unit. GPOI is a Department of State program intended to build international capacity to execute United Nations peacekeeping operations. The equipment, donated to support the Armenians in their pledge to deploy a Level II hospital to a UN mission, included defibrillators, X-ray machines, tents, generators, lights, and other supplies. Ambassador Tracy highlighted the courage and dedication of Armenia’s military medical personnel and expressed her sincere wishes that the donated equipment will save and improve many Armenian lives. This event marks only the most recent chapter of our long-standing partnership with Armenia, led by the Embassy’s Office of Defense Cooperation, helping modernize Armenia’s civilian and military medical and disaster response capabilities.
BG Vaughan Participates in Central Military Hospital Ceremony
2:10 PM1/21/2022
Ambassador Tracy and Brigadier General Edward Vaughan from U.S. European Command participated in a ceremony at the Central Military Hospital to mark the donation of $639,000 worth of medical equipment from the Global Peace Operations Initiative to Armenia’s expeditionary military medical unit. GPOI is a Department of State program intended to build international capacity to execute United Nations peacekeeping operations. The equipment, donated to support the Armenians in their pledge to deploy a Level II hospital to a UN mission, included defibrillators, X-ray machines, tents, generators, lights, and other supplies. Ambassador Tracy highlighted the courage and dedication of Armenia’s military medical personnel and expressed her sincere wishes that the donated equipment will save and improve many Armenian lives. This event marks only the most recent chapter of our long-standing partnership with Armenia, led by the Embassy’s Office of Defense Cooperation, helping modernize Armenia’s civilian and military medical and disaster response capabilities.
A U.S. Army Green Beret assigned to 10th Special Forces Group observes Close-Quarter-Battle drills conducted by the Albanian Special Forces, Albania, July 21, 2021. Joint Combined Exchange Training enhances interoperability with Partner Nations and strengthens military readiness, teamwork and joint confidence while promoting peace and stability in Europe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Devin J. Andrews)
A U.S. Army Green Beret assigned to 10th Special Forces Group observes Close-Quarter-Battle drills conducted by the Albanian Special Forces, Albania, July 21, 2021. Joint Combined Exchange Training enhances interoperability with Partner Nations and strengthens military readiness, teamwork and joint confidence while promoting peace and stability in Europe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Devin J. Andrews)
Special Operations Command Europe Announces Establishment of Forward Deployed Headquarters in Albania
8:00 AM1/7/2022
STUTTGART, Germany – As part of an ongoing effort in enhancing Special Operations Forces capabilities as a keystone for regional stability, US Special Operations Command Europe (SOCEUR) has made the decision to locate a forward-based SOF headquarters, on a rotational basis, in Albania. The location of the forward HQ in Albania will provide increased interoperability with our Albanian allies, important access to transportation hubs in the Balkans and greater logistical flexibility.