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Eva Kirsteine, Project Director for the “Women for Security” organization to Latvia talks about the importance of the Women, Peace and Security event: “Women in the Armed Forces’ at Camp Adazi, Latvia on Dec. 6, 2024. The Women, Peace and Security event that took place held more than 150 people who came together from different backgrounds to communicate about women, gender equality, inclusivity, and maintaining global peace and security.

Breaking barriers, building strength: Women in the armed forces

Dec. 13, 2024 | 1:49

Eva Kirsteine, Project Director for the “Women for Security” organization to Latvia talks about the importance of the Women, Peace and Security event: “Women in the Armed Forces’ at Camp Adazi, Latvia on Dec. 6, 2024. The Women, Peace and Security event that took place held more than 150 people who came together from different backgrounds to communicate about women, gender equality, inclusivity, and maintaining global peace and security.

Master Sgt. Lamont Bradford, a military historian assigned to 311th Military History Detachment, discusses the critical role of military historians in preserving the Army's history at Camp Kosciuszko, Poznan, Poland, Dec. 10, 2024. Bradford explains how military historians collect and safeguard historical documents and artifacts, ensuring military history meets the needs of the Army and the nation. (U.S. Army video by Sgt. Joshua Linfoot, music, graphics, licensed through Envato Elements)

Behind the Lines: The Role of Military Historians

Dec. 13, 2024 | 2:50

Master Sgt. Lamont Bradford, a military historian assigned to 311th Military History Detachment, discusses the critical role of military historians in preserving the Army's history at Camp Kosciuszko, Poznan, Poland, Dec. 10, 2024. Bradford explains how military historians collect and safeguard historical documents and artifacts, ensuring military history meets the needs of the Army and the nation.

1st Sgt. Jovon Propst of Spartan Company, 54th Brigade Engineer Battalion, completed his 100th parachute jump, earning the centurion paratrooper title. Reflecting on his first jump at airborne school, Propst emphasized the importance of leaders in airborne units becoming jumpmasters to set the standard for their teams.

Video by Capt. Jennifer French & Spc. C’Jay Spence

Meet the paratrooper who jumped out of a plane 100 times — and he's just getting started

Dec. 13, 2024 | 1:00

1st Sgt. Jovon Propst of Spartan Company, 54th Brigade Engineer Battalion, completed his 100th parachute jump, earning the centurion paratrooper title. Reflecting on his first jump at airborne school, Propst emphasized the importance of leaders in airborne units becoming jumpmasters to set the standard for their teams.

World War II veterans, heads of state from Luxembourg and Belgium and active and retired service members attended the 80th anniversary event for the Battle of the Bulge, Dec. 13-14, 2024, in Bastogne, Belgium and at the Luxembourg American Cemetery. 19,000 U.S. service members were killed, 47,000 wounded and 23,000 lost or captured during the five-week long battle. (U.S. Air Force video by Senior Airman Gabriel Held)

80th Anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge

Dec. 17, 2024 | 1:00

World War II veterans, heads of state from Luxembourg and Belgium and active and retired service members attended the 80th anniversary event for the Battle of the Bulge, Dec. 13-14, 2024, in Bastogne, Belgium and at the Luxembourg American Cemetery. 19,000 U.S. service members were killed, 47,000 wounded and 23,000 lost or captured during the five-week long battle.

Commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Bulge in Bastogne, Belgium

Last weekend we commemorated the U.S. service members and allied forces who fought in the Battle of the Bulge 80 years ago.

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Donahue Assumes Command of U.S. Army Europe and Africa

The U.S. Army Europe and Africa community welcomed its new commander, Gen. Christopher Donahue, during a change of command ceremony today on Clay Kaserne, Wiesbaden, Germany.
Gen. Darryl Williams, the outgoing U.S. Army Europe and Africa commander, relinquished command of the organization to Donahue in a change of ceremony.

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U.S. Army Europe and Africa Change of Command

Dec. 10, 2024 | 53:04

In case you missed it. Watch the recording of the U.S. Army Europe and Africa Change of Command ceremony that took place Dec., 10, 2024 in WIesbaden Germany.

SETAF Africa Minute

Dec. 4, 2024 | 1:00

The SETAF Africa Minute showcasing activities in Africa, Italy and beyond.

01. Southern European Task Force, Africa - African Land Forces Summit 2025 - Planning Event - Accra, Ghana
02. Southern European Task Force, Africa - Justified Accord 2025 - Final Planning Event - Nairobi, Kenya
03. 173rd Airborne Brigade - Exercise Silver Bullet 24 - Usseaux, Italy
04. 173rd Airborne Brigade & Southern European Task Force, Africa - Expert Infantry, Soldier and Field Medical Badge (E3B) - Vicenza, Italy
05. Southern European Task Force, Africa - African Lion 2025 - Tunisia Mid Planning Event - Vicenza, Italy
06. Southern European Task Force, Africa - Thanksgiving Celebration - Vicenza, Italy

U.S. Army Capt. Mark Fischer, Bravo Battery, 1st Battalion, 57th Air Defense Artillery Regiment Commander and Staff Sgt. Marcos Aguilar, Bravo Battery 1-57 ADA Section Sergeant, explains the purpose of Mallet Strike 2024 Nov. 15 in Finland. Mallet Strike 24 is a multinational exercise designed to train soldiers from the U.S. Army and NATO High North allies in various ground-based air defense systems. It also enhances human, tactical and technical air and missile defense integration through live-fire exercises and situational training over two weeks (U.S. Army video by Sgt. Yesenia Cadavid)

Mallet Strike 24 Recap

Dec. 6, 2024 | 1:16

Capt. Mark Fischer, Bravo Battery, 1st Battalion, 57th Air Defense Artillery Regiment Commander and Staff Sgt. Marcos Aguilar, Bravo Battery 1-57 ADA Section Sergeant, explains the purpose of Mallet Strike 2024 Nov. 15 in Finland. Mallet Strike 24 is a multinational exercise designed to train soldiers from the U.S. Army and NATO High North allies in various ground-based air defense systems. It also enhances human, tactical and technical air and missile defense integration through live-fire exercises and situational training over two weeks.

AFN Europe Report

Dec. 2, 2024 | 2:00

- Finland hosts its first ever Dynamic Front exercise alongside U.S. and allied forces.
- U.S. Airmen load and perform maintenance on a B-52 Stratofortress during Bomber Task Force 25.

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Members of Turkish Land Forces staff engaged with U.S. Army Europe and Africa staff and leadership at Lucius D. Clay Kaserne November 25 and 26 for the 10th iteration of U.S. Türkiye Staff Talks. Staff Talks are a part of a continuing efforts to maintain robust staff coordination and strengthen the close cooperation between the two key NATO Allies.

The Turkish delegation was led by Brigadier General Kamil TUMBA, Chief Defense Planning, Turkish Land Forces. The Turkish delegation met with BG Andrew Saslav, Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations and discussed security cooperation objectives for the coming years.

Media Announcement - USAREUR-AF hosts Turkish Land Forces leadership in Germany

By | Nov. 26, 2024

Members of Turkish Land Forces staff engaged with U.S. Army Europe and Africa staff and leadership at Lucius D. Clay Kaserne November 25 and 26 for the 10th iteration of U.S. Türkiye Staff Talks. Staff Talks are a part of a...

News Release - U.S. and Romanian Forces Strengthen NATO Airspace Defense with Exercise Southern Shield

By | Nov. 22, 2024

U.S. Army Soldiers from Alpha Battery, 1st Battalion, 57th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, are currently participating in a combined U.S. and Romanian Short Range Air Defense (SHORAD) exercise that began on Nov. 14, 2024...

Press Release - Finland to host first NATO artillery exercise since joining Alliance

By | Oct. 15, 2024

56th Artillery Command will execute the largest NATO and partner artillery-focused integration exercise on the European continent, Dynamic Front (DF), hosted by Finland in Rovaniemi from November 4-24...

Press Release - 68th Theater Medical Command Holds Activation Ceremony

By | Sept. 10, 2024

SEMBACH KASERNE, Germany — The 68th Theater Medical Command (TMC) will hold an activation ceremony at Sembach Kaserne, Germany, on Sept. 20 at 11 a.m. CET...

Press Release - US, NATO Allies and Partners to participate in Exercise Avenger Triad 24

By | Sept. 5, 2024

Avenger Triad 24 is a U.S. Army Europe and Africa command post exercise with participants from the U.S. Army, NATO, and 10 participating countries including: Estonia, France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania,...

Press Release - US Soldiers commemorate Operation Market Garden 80

By | Sept. 5, 2024

WIESBADEN, Germany – Soldiers from the U.S. Army will commemorate the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Netherlands, September 12-22, 2024, in the Netherlands. Approximately 120 Soldiers from the 101st Airborne...

PRESS RELEASE - U.S., NATO Allies and partners participate in Saber Junction 24

By | Aug. 20, 2024

More than 4,500 participants from the U.S. and NATO Allies and partners in Europe will participate in Saber Junction 24 at the U.S. Army’s Hohenfels Training Area from Aug. 25 to Sept. 19, 2024, with the Italian Vittorio

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