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International Day of Friendship

July 28, 2021 | 0:42

U.S. Army Europe and Africa extends our hand in friendship, and salutes our allies and partners on this International Day of Friendship.

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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.

MEDEVAC training demonstrates ability to save lives and execute mission amongst US and NATO allied nations

One of the key capabilities of any aviation brigade is the ability to successfully maneuver to a patient on the battlefield and provide rapid medical evacuation. Soldiers assigned to 1st Combat Aviation Brigade, demonstrated this capability at Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria during a multiple day training exercise, July 13 to July 15, 2021.

USAG Rheinland-Pfalz employees save lives during historic flooding

At least eight U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz employees braved rushing floodwaters and devastation to help their fellow countrymen July 15 during some of the worst flooding the country’s ever seen.

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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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U.S. Soldiers with the 1st Combat Aviation Brigade participate in Sustainers Games an aviation support, military occupational specialty competition for aircraft maintainers.

1CAB Sustainer Games

July 16, 2021 | 2:14

U.S. Soldiers with the 1st Combat Aviation Brigade participate in Sustainers Games an aviation support, military occupational specialty competition for aircraft maintainers.

Klaipėda Port Facility supports arriving and departing Atlantic Resolve Rotational Forces

The port facility in Klaipėda, Lithuania is serving as a vital transportation and movement location in support of Atlantic Resolve rotational forces throughout the months of June and July 2021.

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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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1st Cavalry Division master gunners identify potential subject matter experts on deployment

As 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division Troopers ready to redeploy home to Fort Hood, Texas near the end of a nine-month 2020-2021 Atlantic Resolve rotation in Europe, ABCT master gunners took the opportunity to conduct focused training June 28 to July 2 at the Drawsko Pomorskie Training Area, Poland.

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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."

A love of physical activity and embrace for the unfamiliar led a LRMC nutrition care specialist to selection for the All-Army Women's Rugby Team, which went on to win the Armed Forces Women's Rugby Championship, June 28.

Soldier Story: U.S. Army Sgt. MaryCatherine Innace

July 13, 2021 | 1:21

A love of physical activity and embrace for the unfamiliar led a LRMC nutrition care specialist to selection for the All-Army Women's Rugby Team, which went on to win the Armed Forces Women's Rugby Championship, June 28.

Prior to enlisting, U.S. Army Sgt. Walter Howard II, had a bachelor's degree and comfortable job but felt unfulfilled until finding his calling, serving others in the process.

A Soldier Story: U.S. Army Sgt. Walter Howard II

July 13, 2021 | 1:52

Prior to enlisting, U.S. Army Sgt. Walter Howard II, had a bachelor's degree and comfortable job but felt unfulfilled until finding his calling, serving others in the process.

American military members first to help at autostrada crash

When traffic recently halted on the autostrada outside Genoa, Italy, Cristina Lopez, the spouse of a retired U.S. Army Soldier, knew something was wrong.

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U.S. Soldiers compete for German Armed Forces Badge of Marksmanship or "Schützenschnur"

July 9, 2021 | 1:31

U.S. Soldiers compete for German Armed Forces Badge of Marksmanship or "Schützenschnur" with the German G36 Rifle and P8 pistol at Range 114, Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany July 7, 2021. U.S. Soldiers are trained by German Armed Forces member to be proficient in German weapons systems before competing on the range in order to obtain the "Schützenschnur".

1st ABCT, 1ID arrives for Atlantic Resolve

Logisticians and transporters began offloading more than 1000 equipment items at the port in Gdansk, Poland, July 5, 2021. The equipment belongs to 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division who are deploying from Fort Riley, Kansas, during July 2021 in support of Atlantic Resolve.

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Brig. Gen. Mark Thompson, commanding general for Regional Health Command Europe, provides an update on COVID-19.

COVID-19 update - June 30, 2021

July 2, 2021 | 3:19

Brig. Gen. Mark Thompson, commanding general for Regional Health Command Europe, provides an update on COVID-19.

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Move the Fire Truck: U.S. Army vs U.K. vs Romanian Air Force.

July 5, 2021 | 1:05

The U.S. Army, Royal Air Force and Romanian Air Force compete against each other in Battle PT on June 29, 2021 at MK Air Base, Romania. Each team had to move a 128-ton firetruck as far as they could in sixty seconds. Soldiers from Alpha Company 2-5 Cavalry, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division represented the United States and won the event.

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