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Know Your Defender - Cpl. Alyssa Alavarado, 510th RSG

May 17, 2023 | 1:16

Meet U.S. Army Cpl. Alexis Alvarado, a Military Police Soldier with the 510th Regional Support Group, 7th Mission Support Command - America's Army Reserve in Europe.
Alvarado is providing force protection support of the logistics support area at San Gregorio Training Area, Zaragoza, Spain during exercise Swift Response and DEFENDER-23.

U.S. Army Paratroopers Support Swift Response 23 from Aviano Air Base

May 18, 2023 | 1:00

U.S. Army Paratroopers assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 503rd Parachute Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, during assembling gear and preparation to support exercise Swift Response 23 at Aviano Air Base, Italy May 10, 2023.

18th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion preps for DEFENDER 2023 in North Macedonia

May 17, 2023 | 1:05

Cpt. Pake Davis and Sgt. Raveen Reid, discuss the preparations made by their battalion in Krivolak, North Macedonia for 2-135 IN APS Draw. From organizing their command center to setting up their designated area, they reflect on the significance of this training experience ahead of Defender 23.

Know Your Defender - Spc. Emilio Sanchez

May 17, 2023 | 1:30

Meet Spc. Emilio Sanchez, a Spanish native who naturalized into the United States serving as a human resource specialist with the 7th Mission Support Command. In addition to his role in the S-1 shop, he assisted his unit by translating between U.S. Soldiers and their Spanish Allies, at San Gregorio Training Area, Zaragoza, Spain, during exercise Swift Response.

Croatian Support Command supports 34th ID Soldiers

May 20, 2023 | 2:04

Soldiers from the 34th Infantry Division collaborated with both Croatian Navy Sailors and Croatian Army Soldiers assigned to Croatian Support Command to transport U.S. Army Vehicles to Udbina Air Base on May 17, 2023. DEFENDER 23 is a U.S. Army Europe and Africa led exercise focused on the strategic deployment of continental United States-based forces, employment of Army Prepositioned Stocks, and interoperability with Allies and partners.

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

May 22, 2023 | 2:01

Col. Rosanna Clemente with the 10th AAMDC shares her Army story for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month May 15 in Sembach, Germany. Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month is observed during the month of May and recognizes the contributions and influence of Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans to the history, culture, and achievements in the Army.

Minnesota National guard 2-135 Infantry Battalion prep Prepositioned gear for Defender 2023

May 19, 2023 | 1:09

1st Lt. Per Peterson and Sgt. Christopher Preston of 2-135 Infantry Battalion share their experiences of utilizing prepositioned gear in the field for the first time, emphasizing the significance of this unique endeavor for their unit's mission readiness and operational effectiveness.

Griffin Shock

May 21, 2023 | 1:00

Exercise Griffin Shock 23 took place in Bemowo Piskie, Poland, May 13-19, 2023.
As the framework nation in Poland, Exercise Griffin Shock demonstrated the U.S. Army’s ability to assure the NATO alliance by rapidly reinforcing the NATO Battle Group Poland to a brigade size unit.

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We care about what you think - Community Strengths and Themes Assessment Survey

Help us get a deeper understanding of challenges related to quality of life, health, safety, and readiness at your Army installation. Please take the survey and provide feedback so your voice can be heard. - Available now through 30 June 2023.
Anyone assigned to a unit within Europe is permitted to complete the assessment - military (including Family members), civilians, contractors, local nationals. The survey is anonymous, responses will be provided in a summary to garrison and U.S. Army Europe and Africa leaders. Just click the link, select "Europe" and your garrison, and answer a few questions about your community.

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260th Transportation Detachment assist with unloading of equipment for Defender 23

May 19, 2023 | 1:31

Showcasing interoperability - 260th Transportation Detachment and Greek Cargo Specialist, unload vehicles and equipment from the Arc Integrity as a part of Saber Guardian for Defender 23, at the port in Alexandroupoli, Greece.

How to Report Phishing

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• DO NOT reply to the message
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• DO NOT access any embedded links or attachments
But most importantly: Report ALL suspected Phishing e-mails to RCC-E DCOD for analysis!

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Swift Response 23: HIMARS live test-fire training

May 18, 2023 | 0:59

Lt. Col. Andrew Underwood, Chief of the Office of Defense Cooperation, U.S. Embassy in Estonia, talks about the U.S., Latvian, and Estonian military personnel conducting a live test-fire of the M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System during exercise Swift Response 23 in Undva, Estonia, May 14, 2023. Swift Response 23, one of three linked exercises of DEFENDER 23, conducted with Allies and partner nations in the European theater demonstrating alliance readiness, interoperability, and capability.

ALERT!

Have you registered and connected to "ALERT!" ?
It's a requirement for all Soldiers to update their information and duty location every PCS.
The ALERT! System is the primary means that U.S. Army Europe and Africa and IMCOM-Europe use to notify personnel in case of emergencies and public safety information.

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Know Your Defender - Sgt. Christian Lopez

May 17, 2023 | 1:10

Meet Sgt. Christian Lopez, an intelligence NCO with 7th Mission Support Command - America's Army Reserve in Europe. He is a prior active-duty Soldier who found his place continueing serving in the U.S. Army Reserve. Lopez provideing intelligence support such as base support operations for U.S. and Ally and partner forces, during exercise Swift Response in Zaragoza, Spain, as part of DEFENDER 23. 

African Lion 23 Begins

18 nations and approximately 8,000 personnel will participate in African Lion 2023, U.S. Africa Command's largest annual combined, joint exercise that will take place in Ghana, Morocco, Senegal and Tunisia from May 13-June 18, 2023.

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2nd Cavalry Regiment Blasts Through Day 2 of Griffin Shock 23 with a Live Fire Exercise

U.S. and NATO assets execute combined exercise to expand Battle Group in Poland

U.S. Army V Corps and NATO Multinational Corps Northeast, along with allies and partners, conducts exercise Griffin Shock May 8 – 26, 2023, at Bemowo Piskie Training Area, in Northeastern Poland.
Exercise Griffin Shock demonstrates the U.S. Army's ability to assure the NATO alliance by rapidly reinforcing the NATO Battle Group Poland to a brigade-size unit.

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The survey is open to all CAC-holders and Sponsors are encouraged to assist family members with access to their survey.

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