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U.S. Army Soldiers with the 566th Medical Company (Area Support) out of Fort Hood Texas, train on aviation medical evacuation procedures with the 1st Battalion, 168th General Support Aviation Battalion, Washington Army National Guard. The training covered a variety of MEDEVAC methods, including litter carries and hoist lifts. (U.S. Army National Guard video by Sgt. Jonathan Perdelwitz)

KFOR Soldiers receive MEDEVAC training

Jan. 22, 2021 | 2:17

U.S. Army Soldiers with the 566th Medical Company (Area Support) out of Fort Hood Texas, train on aviation medical evacuation procedures with the 1st Battalion, 168th General Support Aviation Battalion, Washington Army National Guard. The training covered a variety of MEDEVAC methods, including litter carries and hoist lifts. (U.S. Army National Guard video by Sgt. Jonathan Perdelwitz)

Lithuanian military cadets get inside look at lives of Troopers

Lithuanian military cadets got an inside look at the life of a U.S. 2nd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment Trooper during a Jan. 15, 2021, video teleconference.
A panel of five Troopers digitally met approximately 10 cadets and the commander of the General Povilas Plechavicius Cadet Lyceum located in Lithuania’s second largest city, Kaunas.

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SFC Theodore Durden promotes a message of resiliency and dedication during mobilization to Ukraine.

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Jan. 19, 2021 | 8:14

Listen to SFC Theodore Durden's message of resiliency and dedication during his mobilization to Ukraine.

‘I want to be part of the solution’: US Army Europe and Africa leaders demonstrate COVID-19 vaccination safety, necessity

Members of U.S. Army Europe and Africa senior staff, including Gen. Christopher Cavoli, commanding general; Maj. Gen. Joe Jarrard, acting deputy commanding general; and Command Sgt. Maj. Robert V. Abernethy received their first rounds of the COVID-19 vaccinations at the Wiesbaden Army Health Clinic yesterday.

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Italian local national employee with U.S. Army for 36 years witness to huge mission growth in support of USAREUR-AF

Italian local national employee for 36 years is witness to mission growth

The Army Prepositioned Stock -2 site at Leghorn Army Depot in Livorno, Italy provides 630,000 square feet of humidity controlled capable space in 15 warehouses and another 587,000 square feet of outside storage. Army Field Support Battalion-Africa, 405th Army Field Support Brigade, is responsible for the site and the more than 3,000 vehicles and pieces of equipment stored there.

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Proof of negative COVID-19 test required for all air passengers arriving in the U.S.

Travelers to the United States, including Americans, will face yet another COVID-19 travel requirement beginning Jan. 26, 2021; proof of a negative COVID-19 test result.

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U.S. helicopters conduct unique training with Greek military

The U.S. Army’s 1st Battalion, 101st Combat Aviation Brigade (CAB), 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), together with Hellenic Armed Forces, executed Eddie’s Odyssey, a first of its kind, joint training mission on Velopoula Island and over the Aegean Sea, Jan. 13-14.

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Ukraine is fifth, sixth deployment for some Task Force Illini Soldiers

A few Soldiers with Task Force Illini, 33rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Illinois Army National Guard assigned to Joint Multinational Training Group-Ukraine have already deployed four or five times previously in their career. These Soldiers bring valuable experience to U.S. and Ukrainian troops alike.

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U.S. Army Paratrooper 1st. Sgt. Gerber Ryan J., assigned to Legion company, 1st Battalion (Airborne), 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, talks cross training at Rivoli Bianchi range, Venzone, Italy, Jan. 20, 2021, under Covid-19 prevention conditions.
The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the U.S. Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, capable of projecting ready forces anywhere in the U.S. European, Africa or Central Commands' areas of responsibility
(U.S. Army Video by Antonio Bedin)

Cross Training, Rivoli Bianchi, Venzone

Jan. 21, 2021 | 1:00

U.S. Army Paratrooper 1st. Sgt. Gerber Ryan J., assigned to Legion company, 1st Battalion (Airborne), 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, talks cross training at Rivoli Bianchi range, Venzone, Italy, Jan. 20, 2021, under Covid-19 prevention conditions.
The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the U.S. Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, capable of projecting ready forces anywhere in the U.S. European, Africa or Central Commands' areas of responsibility
(U.S. Army Video by Antonio Bedin)

Lithuanian and U.S. mortar men train to increase battlefield lethality

Members of 2nd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment took advantage of an opportunity to demonstrate their mortar weapon systems to increase interoperability with Lithuanian mortar counterparts Jan. 13, 2021, despite language barriers and snow.

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International Fires Warfighting Forum hosted by the 41st Field Artillery Brigade

Military leaders and fires professionals across Europe and NATO gathered together online to attend the 6th annual International Fires Warfighting Forum (IFWF) hosted virtually by the 41st Field Artillery Brigade from Jan. 12-14.

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Commander of U.S. Army Europe and Africa visit to Finland

The Commander of U.S. Army Europe and Africa, General Christopher G. Cavoli visited Finland 10- 12 January.
General Cavoli familiarised himself with Army Arctic training in the Jaeger Brigade in Sodankylä and observed a live-fire exercise at the Rovajärvi training area. The visit was hosted by the Commander of the Finnish Army, Lieutenant General Petri Hulkko.

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U.S. helicopters conduct unique training with Greek military

Jan. 16, 2021 | 1:29

The U.S. Army’s 1st Battalion, 101st Combat Aviation Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), together with Hellenic Armed Forces, executed Eddie’s Odyssey, a first of its kind, joint training mission on Velopoula Island and over the Aegean Sea, Jan. 13-14.

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Press Release - Commander of U.S. Army Europe visited Northern Finland

By | Jan. 14, 2021

General Cavoli familiarised himself with the Arctic training of the Army and the activities of the

Ansbach, Grafenwoehr and Vilseck Army health clinics begin COVID-19 vaccinations

By | Dec. 30, 2020

BAVARIA, Germany -- U.S. Army Health Clinics in Ansbach, Grafenwoehr and Vilseck conducted their

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Soldier death due to COVID-19

By | Dec. 15, 2020

A Soldier assigned to the 44th Expeditionary Signal Battalion, 2nd Theater Signal Brigade in Baumholder, Germany, died Dec. 9, of COVID-19 complications.

Press Release - SETAF-AF, Djibouti Armed Forces leaders meet, discuss SFAB

By | Dec. 15, 2020

Maj. Gen. Andrew M. Rohling, the U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa commander, visited

Press Release - Brig. Gen. Wanda N. Williams is selected to command the 7th Mission Support Command, U.S. Army Reserve

By | Dec. 7, 2020

Brig. Gen. Wanda N. Williams will assume command of the 7th Mission Support Command in a ceremony

Media Advisory: Press Briefing on US Army Europe, Africa Consolidation

By | Nov. 25, 2020

Please join us on Thursday, December 3, for a telephonic press briefing with General Christopher G. Cavoli, Lieutenant General John Kolasheski and Major General Andrew M. Rohling. The speakers will discuss recent U.S. Army Europe and U.S. Army Africa consolidation, the V Corps reactivation and the continued dedication of the U.S. Army to our European/African allies. The speakers will take questions from participating journalists.

Press Release - US Army Europe, Africa now consolidated

By | Nov. 23, 2020

On Nov. 20, the U.S. Army announced the consolidation of U.S. Army Europe and U.S. Army Africa into

Press Release – Ceremony to establish V Corps Headquarters (Forward)

By | Nov. 19, 2020

The V Corps Headquarters (Forward) will be officially established in Poznań, Poland, during a

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