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1st Squadron, 91st Cavalry Regiment performs a non-tactical jump at Vaziani Training Area, Georgia, Aug. 1, 2021.

1-91 CAV Jumps in Georgia during Agile Spirit 21

Aug. 4, 2021 | 1:51

1st Squadron, 91st Cavalry Regiment performs a non-tactical jump at Vaziani Training Area, Georgia, Aug. 1, 2021.

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U.S. and Poland continue heritage of rapidly moving troops, ammunition for combat readiness

U.S. Army muleskinners have once again resupplied troops and armored vehicles in support of Atlantic Resolve.
In World War II, U.S. Army muleskinners drove mules up and down of Italy’s Apennine Mountains, trudging through marsh flats and over the brittle, loose rock of mountain banks to resupply infantry, field artillery and armor units.

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1st Infantry Division Forward Victory Wellness Check In

Aug. 3, 2021 | 1:15

Sgt. 1st Class Jonathan Hughes, the operations NCOIC for 1st Infantry Division Forward, describes ways he maintains his overall wellness while deployed to Forward Operating Site Poznań in Poznań, Poland, July 29, 2021.

U.S. Army, U.K. work together to conduct Joint Personnel Recovery exercise

The Royal Air Force and the 1st Combat Aviation Brigade partnered to conduct a joint personnel recovery exercise on July 26, 2021 at MK Air Base, Romania. This training was an opportunity to demonstrate the U.S. Army’s ability to routinely act together coherently, effectively and efficiently with our Allies and partners in a myriad of situations.

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U.S. Army flight paramedics, with the 1st infantry division, conduct a hoist training exercise on Vaziani Training Area, July 30, 2021.

Hoist Training during Agile Spirit 21

July 31, 2021 | 1:03

U.S. Army flight paramedics, with the 1st infantry division, conduct a hoist training exercise on Vaziani Training Area, July 30, 2021.

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Host Nation Quick Reaction Unit trains at USAG Ansbach Training Area

At the end of their almost six months of training, 11 recruits of the Unterstützungskommando (USK) der Polizei Mittelfranken, the Quick Response unit for the German police force in Middle Franconia underwent their final training at the USAG Ansbach Oberdachstetten Training Area.

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Senaki Road Race

July 31, 2021 | 1:08

Coalition Soldiers completed a race to celebrate the International Day of Friendship during Agile Spirit 2021 in Senaki, Georgia July 30, 2021. Agile Spirit 2021 is a joint, multinational exercise co-led by the Georgian Defense Forces and U.S. Army Europe and Africa.

Georgia National Guard partners with Marietta Fire Department to train country of Georgia

The Marietta, Ga. Fire Department traveled to the country of Georgia, located in the Black Sea Region, to partner and train Georgian Emergency Management Services in Swift-Water Rescue techniques at Borjomi, Georgia, from July 26 to August 6, 2021.

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Agile Spirit 21 Co-Exercise Director Colonel Kris Marshall speaks at community event

July 31, 2021 | 1:15

Col. Kris Marshall, the co-exercise director of Agile Spirit 21 speaks to the local youth in Senaki, Georgia, July 27, 2021 about the National Guard's State Partnership Program and the importance of serving the community.

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Coming to US Army Europe and Africa through Germany? - Do you have a "Brown" Passport?

The DoD just updated the Foreign Clearance Guide. Official Travel with a Special Issuance Passport is mandatory for all Military service members, DoD Civilians, and DoD-sponsored family members. Newcomers and their families are required to have their Special Issuance Passport before entering Germany now. Personnel initiating PCS travel must have applied for the Special Issuance Passport prior to departure from the U.S.

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MEDDAC Bavaria medical Soldiers compete for Best Leader title

A team of four Soldiers from Army medical units across Europe are competing for the title of Best Leader in the U.S. Army Medical Command Best Leader competition at Schofield Barracks (Oahu), Hawaii July 25-30, 2021. The four person team consists of a company grade officer, a first sergeant, a non-commissioned officer and a Soldier.

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Soldiers and German civilians gathered for the opening of a museum in Grafenwoehr Germany, July 23, 2021. The museum honors the 37 soldiers who lost their lives in a chinook crash in Pegnitz, Germany on Aug. 18, 1971.

City of Grafenwoehr Hosts Museum Honoring Lives Lost in Pegnitz Chinook Crash

July 27, 2021 | 1:10

Soldiers and German civilians gathered for the opening of a museum in Grafenwoehr Germany, July 23, 2021. The museum honors the 37 soldiers who lost their lives in a chinook crash in Pegnitz, Germany on Aug. 18, 1971.

Honoring National Buffalo Soldiers Day

Buffalo Soldiers Day is July 28, commemorating the formation of the first Army regiments comprised of African American Soldiers.

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Get Into Nature hikes are back in the Grafenwoehr Training area

July 27, 2021 | 2:02

On Jul 24, 2021, Soldiers and families were offered a special opportunity to hike within the Grafenwoehr Training Area. Participants were guided through incredible ecosystems, historical sites, and the land on which our Soldiers train.

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German-American ties flourish with Amberg construction projects

On July 22, 2021, 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment Commander Lt. Col. Mark Bush and Command Sgt. Maj. Christopher Carbone attended the groundbreaking ceremony of the Kennedy Sued II housing area and the induction of the new nearby traffic circle in Amberg. The event was hosted by Amberg Lord Mayor Michael Cerny.

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Exercise Agile Spirit 21: Opening Ceremony Senaki Air Base

July 27, 2021 | 0:59

Soldiers from allied nations participate in the Exercise Agile Spirit 21 Opening Ceremony at Senaki Air Base, Georgia. Exercise Agile Spirit is a joint multinational exercise under U.S. European Command's joint exercise program.

Quality control inspector provides helpful advice, tips for PCSing Soldiers, families

Dorothee Frick, the lead quality control inspector and senior customs border clearance agent with the 405th Army Field Support Brigade’s Logistics Readiness Center Rheinland-Pfalz, tries to make everyone happy – the Soldiers, their families as well as the packers helping with the shipments.

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Combat Lifesaver Course for U.S. Cavalry Troops in Kosovo

July 22, 2021 | 1:01

Soldiers of the Vermont Army National Guard participate in a Combat Lifesaver Course at Camp Nothing Hill, Kosovo June 20, 2021. The course trains non-medical personnel how to administer the basics of life support until qualified medics arrive on the scene. The Squadron recently deployed with international partners in support of Kosovo Force 29 Regional Command-East.

U.S. Army pilots, medics conduct MEDEVAC training in Bulgaria

July 21, 2021 | 1:39

Pilots and medics assigned to 3rd Forward Support Medical Platoon, 2nd General Support Aviation Battalion, 1st Combat Aviation Brigade, Task Force Nightmare, execute MEDVAC training at Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria on July 14, 2021. 3FSMP, 2-1 GSAB, TF Nightmare, conducted this training as a means to maintain readiness and continue to build relationships with our NATO allies in Europe. Our ability to quickly respond and reassure allies and partners rests upon the fact that we are here, in Europe, forward and ready.

1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division and 49th Transportation Battalion, 16th Sustainment Brigade receive a shipment of tactical vehicles.

1st ABCT conducts rail operations for Atlantic Resolve

July 20, 2021 | 0:30

1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division and 49th Transportation Battalion, 16th Sustainment Brigade receive a shipment of tactical vehicles.

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Battle PT Finale: U.S. vs NATO Team

July 22, 2021 | 0:57

The NATO team defeated the U.S. Army team MK in the final Battle PT event at M.K. Air Base, Romania on July 16, 2021. The teams were challenged to tire flips, five burpees, and one lap around a track holding a kettlebell. The NATO team consisted of the best of the three countries: U.S., U.K. and Romania and shows the strength of interoperability and working together. We are Stronger Together!

Atlantic Resolve rotation demonstrates strategic importance of seaport in Alexandroupoli, Greece

The seaport in Alexandroupoli, Greece is currently supporting the movement of hundreds of U.S. Army equipment items for the upcoming iteration of Atlantic Resolve.
Alexandroupoli’s strategically located seaport has become a critically important transportation and logistical hub for U.S. Army forces.

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Hidden Heroes: Instruments of Comfort - San Bortolo Patient Liaisons

July 20, 2021 | 1:20

San Bortolo Patient Liaison Cristian Masia and Patient Liaison Supervisor Paul Marcucci explain their duties at the San Bortolo hospital in Vicenza, Italy, February 1, 2021. San Bortolo serves as the primary hospital for American personnel stationed in Vicenza.

Transportation experts provide advice, resources to help with PCS Moves in Europe

Permanent change of duty station moves can be stressful. In Europe, the transportation offices are assigned to the 405th Army Field Support Brigade’s Logistics Readiness Centers and aligned with each Army Garrison across Europe. They stand ready to assist Soldiers and Families with managing their household goods shipments, unaccompanied baggage and other transportation needs.

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Soldier Story: U.S. Army Spc. Siary Williamson

July 15, 2021 | 1:21

Meet Spc. Siary Williamson, one of U.S. Army Health Clinic Vicenza's pharmacy technicians who has contributed greatly to our fight against COVID-19 and overall patient care in the Vicenza Military Community.

Garrison helps PCSers with wide array of decision-making info

USAG Rheinland-Pfalz has many resources on their web site for those PCSing to, and out of, the garrison footprint.

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U.S. Army Sgt. Sarah Schneider Chance once graced the octagon in the world of Mixed Martial Arts. She now finds purpose in uniform, serving her country in a mission "bigger than herself."

MMA fighter turned Soldier discusses past, present

July 13, 2021 | 1:56

U.S. Army Sgt. Sarah Schneider Chance once graced the octagon in the world of Mixed Martial Arts. She now finds purpose in uniform, serving her country in a mission "bigger than herself."

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