U.S. Army Europe and Africa's home page

Latest News

Pentagon quilts, Army memorial continue to pay homage to 9/11 victims

The Pentagon Quilts memorial features a series of 40 commemorative quilts, previously donated by children, civilians, churches, companies, and artists. The display honors all the victims, survivors, first responders, and families.

Among the Pentagon Quilts display is "The Stars of Liberty Quilt," previously donated by the Black Forest Quilt Guild, a group Murtha and more than 70 German and Americans participated in while overseas.

Related:
Read more about this unique memorial
More stories about the Patriot Day

Connect to Protect During Suicide Prevention Month in September

How do you connect with others, and why is that important? Research shows that social connection improves physical, emotional, and mental health. It can also reduce the likelihood someone will consider or attempt suicide.

Related:
Read more about the programs that help to connect

Slovak medics aim to sync medical efforts with LRMC visit

Sept. 9, 2021 | 2:24

Medical professionals of the Slovak Republic Armed Forces visit with Landstuhl Regional Medical Center trauma specialists during a military medical expert exchange at LRMC, Aug. 19.

LRC-Benelux employee provides vital CIF customer support, enjoys quiet country lifestyle

Dustin Wilson, the Central Issue Facility property book officer, at the 405th Army Field Support Brigade’s Logistics Readiness Center-Benelux, inspects an Improved Outer Tactical Vest, at the CIF facility at Chievres Air Base, Belgium. Wilson has been the property book officer for the main CIF at Chievres Air Base, Belgium, and the CIF annex in Brunssum, Netherlands, for almost two years.

Related:
Read more about him

Saber Junction 21

Saber Junction 21 kicked off at the Grafenwoehr Training Area with a live-fire artillery exercise before transitioning via a tactical road march to the Hohenfels Training Area, Germany, where the exercise will continue until Sep. 24.

Related:
Read more about the exercise

Archer Battery leads the way in Saber Junction 21

Sept. 7, 2021 | 0:47

Soldiers with 2nd Cavalry Regiment, prep, load and fire their assigned M777A2 Howitzer during the live-fire exercise Saber Junction 21 Sept. 1, 2021, in Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany.

September is Suicide Prevention Month. '#ConnectToProtect: Help is Within Reach.'

Myth: Seeking, reporting, or receiving mental health treatment will negatively impact my ability to receive a security clearance.

DYK 24% of service members who reported mental health symptoms did not go for mental health treatment because they thought it would affect their security clearance?

Fact: It is extremely rare to have a security clearance denied or revoked solely on the basis of reporting mental health conditions or treatment.

Evidence: An analysis of security clearance adjudications over a six-year period found that 85,000 people had their security clearances revoked or denied, and of those only 145 (0.002%) were denied due to mental health reasons alone.

Related:
Army Suicide Prevention Stand-To page
Army Suicide Prevention Program Army Resilience page

Watch our PCS Town Hall Video

Deputy Commanding General Brigadier General Jed Schaertl, Command Sergeant Major Rob Abernethy and Human Resources Chief Colonel Trina Rice held a PCS Town Hall on May 18,2021, and answered Permanent Change of Station questions. Watch the video of the event here.

Related:
PCS Town Hall Video
Visit the Newcomers page for more helpful information
View the latest PCS Infographic

Listen to Patrick Kerr, Chief of U.S. Personnel & Programs Branch explaining EurCivJobs

April 13, 2021 | 0:55

EurCivJobs is a new hiring tool that allows spouses, family members, and veterans in U.S. Army Europe and Africa to share their resume and work experience for hiring managers.

Related:
Visit the U.S. Army Europe and Africa civilian jobs self-advertising portal

U.S. Army, DOJ partnering with North Macedonia to support regional counternarcotic efforts

Recently completed barracks renovation work at the Gjorce Petrov Police Compound in North Macedonia’s capital city of Skopje is the latest project delivered in a program geared toward building and improving training capacity for counternarcotic and other law enforcement professionals in North Macedonia and from countries throughout the region.

Related:
Read more about the recently completed Police Compound in North Macedonia

British Army's Poacher Troop practices reconnaissance fire and maneuver

Sept. 6, 2021 | 0:49

Battle Group Poland's British Army contingent, Poacher Troop, practiced reconnaissance firing and maneuvering during a live-fire exercise at Bemowo Piskie Training Area, Poland, September 1, 2021. Poacher Troop is Battle Group Poland's primary intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance asset. (U.S. Army video by Sgt. 1st Class Adrian Patoka)

Army spouse arrives in Europe, immediately makes lasting impact on people’s lives

Certain people are able to light up a room just by walking through the door. For the 405th Army Field Support Brigade, one Army spouse has been able to do just that – but in her case she does it for an entire battalion and now hundreds, if not thousands of Afghan evacuees in need.

Related:
Read more about this special spouse

LRMC obstetrics team aids in Afghan evacuee birth

Following the landing of a U.S. Air Force C-17 at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 21, a team of obstetrics specialists from Landstuhl Regional Medical Center assisted an Afghan evacuee in labor, delivering a healthy baby girl minutes after the C-17 landed at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 21.

Related:
Read more here

Cybersecurity professionals converge for 2021 summit

Attendees come together for a group photo during the 2021 U.S. Army Europe and Africa cybersecurity summit held in Wiesbaden, Germany from August 10-12, 2021. Topics and discussions ranged from covering innovations and challenges to securing cyber terrain objectives.

Related:
Read more about the summit

2-34th Armored Regiment holds sniper selection at DPTA

Sept. 2, 2021 | 1:33

2nd Battalion, 34th Armored Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, holds a sniper selection at Drawsko Pomorskie Training Area, Poland, Aug. 23-27, 2021. Only the most qualified candidates from the selection process will be chosen to move on to sniper school at Ft. Benning, Georgia .

U.S. Army Medical professionals support Operation Allies Refuge

In less than a week, the U.S. Military has evacuated over 100,000 U.S. citizens, Special Immigrant Visa applicants and at-risk Afghans from Afghanistan in one of the largest airlift operations in history. In addition to the logistical challenges, the extraordinary movement comes with medical complications as well.

Related:
Read more

Hoplites conduct mortar training at DPTA

Sept. 1, 2021 | 0:15

Soldiers of the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, conduct mortar training and evaluation at Bucierz Range, Drawsko Pomorskie Training Area, Poland, Aug. 26, 2021. The 2-34 is currently deployed on a nine-month rotation to Poland in support of Atlantic Resolve, which is evidence of the strong and unremitting U.S. commitment to NATO and Europe.

Related:
Visit the Atlantic Resolve page

Warrant Officer Summit

U.S. Army Europe and Africa leaders hold first ever Warrant Officer Summit.

Related:
More photos

Current operations sparks media interest at ROB

Operation Allies Refuge is well underway at U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz and Ramstein Air Base. Army units from around the area are currently conducting mission operations on the garrison footprint by providing food, water and security to over 5,000 evacuees.

Related:
Read more

Garrison member, Nepal native puts language skills to use for Operation Allies Refuge

"I'm getting way more than I give," said the U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz employee of the time and skills he’s donating to help others. "This is very personal to me. It can't get more important than this."

Related:
Full Story

Former refugee volunteers for Operation Allies Refuge

U.S. Army 1st Lt. Neha Sharma, 66th Military Intelligence Brigade intelligence officer from U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden, talks to children at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 25, 2021. Sharma volunteered to assist in the female hangar during Operation Allies Refuge.

Related:
Fully Story

DOD building capacity to support up to 50,000 Afghan evacuees

DOD building capacity to support up to 50,000 Afghan evacuees

Related:
Full Story

Ramstein has received more than 11,000 evacuees as they await transportation to their final destination.

Operation Allies Refuge: Ramstein transforms into major evac hub

“I've been to Afghanistan numerous times,” said U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Command Sgt. Major Stephen LaRocque. “I've had a lot of Afghan soldiers, Afghan families and interpreters help out a lot of U.S. citizens over there, as well. So it's an honor to help get them to safety and to bring a lot of people back home. It means everything.”

Related:
Full Story

Operation Allies Refuge underway at Rhine Ordnance Barracks, preparations at Grafenwoehr, Hohenfels

Evacuees from Afghanistan began arriving at Rhine Ordnance Barracks today as part of Operation Allies Refuge. Additionally, Grafenwoehr and Hohenfels training areas are in preparation to receive evacuees if needed.

Related:
Full Story
More news from Operation Allies Refuge

Sgt. Maj. of the Army Michael Grinston meets with V Corps Commanding General Lt. Gen. John Kolasheski and V Corps’ Command Sgt. Maj. Billy Webb during a visit to V Corps, Aug. 17. During his visit, Grinston met with V Corps leadership to discuss V Corps, team building, and the future of the Army.

Sgt. Maj. of the Army Michael Grinston travels to V Corps.

FORT KNOX, Ky. -- Sgt. Maj. of the Army Michael Grinston meets with V Corps Commanding General Lt. Gen. John Kolasheski and V Corps’ Command Sgt. Maj. Billy Webb during a visit to V Corps, Aug. 17. During his visit, Grinston met with V Corps leadership to discuss V Corps, team building, and the future of the Army.

Related:
Read More

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 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.

Related:
More information
Foreign Clearance Guide

More News, Photos and Videos from across U.S. Army Europe and Africa

More News, Photos and Videos from across U.S. Army Europe and Africa

Related:
Click here for stories, high resolution images and video packages from across our organization

Pentagon quilts, Army memorial continue to pay homage to 9/11 victims

Connect to Protect During Suicide Prevention Month in September

Now Playing

2:24

Slovak medics aim to sync medical efforts with LRMC visit

LRC-Benelux employee provides vital CIF customer support, enjoys quiet country lifestyle

Saber Junction 21

Now Playing

0:47

Archer Battery leads the way in Saber Junction 21

September is Suicide Prevention Month. '#ConnectToProtect: Help is Within Reach.'

Watch our PCS Town Hall Video

Now Playing

0:55

Listen to Patrick Kerr, Chief of U.S. Personnel & Programs Branch explaining EurCivJobs

U.S. Army, DOJ partnering with North Macedonia to support regional counternarcotic efforts

Now Playing

0:49

British Army's Poacher Troop practices reconnaissance fire and maneuver

Army spouse arrives in Europe, immediately makes lasting impact on people’s lives

LRMC obstetrics team aids in Afghan evacuee birth

Cybersecurity professionals converge for 2021 summit

Now Playing

1:33

2-34th Armored Regiment holds sniper selection at DPTA

U.S. Army Medical professionals support Operation Allies Refuge

Now Playing

0:15

Hoplites conduct mortar training at DPTA

Warrant Officer Summit

Current operations sparks media interest at ROB

Garrison member, Nepal native puts language skills to use for Operation Allies Refuge

Former refugee volunteers for Operation Allies Refuge

DOD building capacity to support up to 50,000 Afghan evacuees

Operation Allies Refuge: Ramstein transforms into major evac hub

Operation Allies Refuge underway at Rhine Ordnance Barracks, preparations at Grafenwoehr, Hohenfels

Sgt. Maj. of the Army Michael Grinston travels to V Corps.

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

More News, Photos and Videos from across U.S. Army Europe and Africa

Click here for more news, photos and videos from across U.S. Army Europe and Africa

Press Releases & Media Advisories

Press Release - Thunder Cloud live fire exercise in Norway

By | Sept. 9, 2021

U.S. Army Europe and Africa will conduct the live-fire exercise Thunder Cloud from Sept. 9-20 in Andenes, Norway...

Media Advisory - U.S. Army Europe and Africa to activate 2nd Multi-Domain Task Force

By | Sept. 8, 2021

U.S. Army Europe and Africa will activate the 2nd Multi-Domain Task Force at Allen Field on Lucius D. Clay Kaserne on Sept. 16...

Dynamic Front 21 Phase 2 to take place in Turkey

By | Sept. 1, 2021

U.S. Army Europe and Africa will conduct the second and final phase of Dynamic Front 21 with approximately 600 participants from 3 nations, Sept. 5 – 20, 2021 at Polatli Training Area, Turkey. The live-fire portion of the

Private 1st Class Jesus Moreno from 16th Sustainment Brigade setting up and arranging beds at the Deployment Processing Center (DPC) on Rhine Ordnance Barracks in Kaiserslautern, Germany August 20th, 2021 in order to support the evacuation of Afghan refugees. The 21st Theater Sustainment Command supports the Department of State in the transportation, housing, and sustainment of U.S. Citizens, Special Immigrant Visa applicants, and other at-risk Afghans who are being evacuated from Afghanistan. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jesse Pilgrim)

Operation Allies Refuge underway at Rhine Ordnance Barracks; preparations at Grafenwoehr, Hohenfels

By | Aug. 24, 2021

Evacuees from Afghanistan began arriving at Rhine Ordnance Barracks (Kaiserslautern) today as part of Operation Allies Refuge.Approximately 2,000 people can be temporarily housed at Rhine Ordnance Barracks.Additionally,...

1st Lt. Meghan George (Left) and 1st Lt. Tyler Roylance (Center) from the 16th Sustainment Brigade inspect American Red Cross comfort kits downloaded at the Deployment Processing Center (DPC) on Rhine Ordnance Barracks in Kaiserslautern, Germany August 20th, 2021 in order to support the evacuation of Afghan refugees. The 21st Theater Sustainment Command supports the Department of State in the transportation, housing, and sustainment of U.S. Citizens, Special Immigrant Visa applicants, and other at-risk Afghans who are being evacuated from Afghanistan. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jesse Pilgrim)

US Army Europe and Africa supports Operation Allies Refuge

By | Aug. 22, 2021

U.S. Army Europe and Africa is working hand-in-hand with host nations, the joint force and interagency partners to provide temporary lodging, medical and logistical support as part of Operation Allies Refuge.Operation Allies...

Press Release - North and West Africa Response Force conducts engagement in Niger

By | Aug. 13, 2021

U.S. service members assigned to U.S. Africa Command's North and West Africa Response Force (NARF) conducted a cross-continent strategic engagement in Niger, August 7-9. The NARF is under the command and control of U.S. Army...

Media Advisory - 1st Infantry Division Armored Brigade Combat Team to conduct Transfer of Authority in Europe

By | Aug. 11, 2021

The 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division deployed to Europe throughout July 2021 for a rotation as part of the regionally allocated forces supporting Atlantic Resolve. This is the eighth rotation of an...

Press Release & Advisory RSS feed News, Photos & Videos RSS feed