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Kleber Soldiers participate in Finnish Army’s Winter Combat Course

Subarctic temperatures didn’t stop a multinational training exercise from going forward during a Winter Combat Course near Rovaniemi, Finland, located just four miles south of the Arctic Circle, during the freezing month of January, the coldest month of the year in the region.

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Army COVID prevention focus of Baumholder visit by local host-nation leaders

Showcasing measures being taken to prevent the spread of COVID and protect the American population, the U.S. Army welcomed local leaders to U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz and the Baumholder Military Community March 3.

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KFOR soldiers conduct freedom of movement training

March 1, 2021 | 1:17

Polish and Ukrainian soldiers assigned to Regional Command-East, Kosovo Force, conducted freedom of movement training at Camp Marechal de Lattre de Tassigny on Feb. 25, 2021.

Movement of Army Preposition Stock requires support from multiple units, organizations

As part of the redistribution of Army Preposition Stock, more than 100 Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles and several 20 foot containers were shipped from Leghorn Army Depot, Italy, to a new APS site location.

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March Madness - Vote for your favorite Unit

For the month of March we will have pair 2 'teams' against each other in daily 'games' via Twitter polls.

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30th Medical Brigade Pre-Deployment Training

Feb. 22, 2021 | 0:54

The 30th Medical Brigade conducted pre-deployment training in preparation for Defender 2021 and to remain mission ready. Head and Headquarters Company Commander Captain Mark Collins explains the importance of this exercise.

Seventh Atlantic Resolve aviation rotation to begin

The 1st Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, from Fort Riley, Kansas, will replace the 101st Airborne Division’s Combat Aviation Brigade in April 2021. This is the unit’s second rotation in support of Atlantic Resolve.

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Combined Resolve XV, 115th Brigade Support Battalion STX

March 1, 2021 | 1:23

U.S. Soldiers of 115th Brigade Support Battalion, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, participate in a training exercise where they experience a simulated disabled vehicle, an attack by opposing forces, and a medical casualty requiring a helicopter transport during Combined Resolve XV at Hohenfels Training Area, Germany Feb. 26.

Overseas Housing Allowance survey open – your input affects your housing rates

The annual Overseas Housing Allowance Survey for Germany is open March 1 -31, and all service members are highly encouraged to provide input.
The results of the survey directly impacts the amount of housing allowance each service member receives.

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Italian Interoperability at Combined Resolve XV

March 1, 2021 | 0:50

11th Bersaglieri Battalion, 132nd Brigade Carazzata, took a defensive posture against opposing forces, during exercise Combined Resolve XV at Hohenfels Training Area, Germany, Feb. 24, 2021.

EURCivJobs

Spouses, family members and veterans in Europe can now submit their resumes to the EURCivJobs database for potential matching to open positions. Visit https://civjobs.ext.eur.army.mil/.

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12th CAB Soldiers bring the heat during aerial gunnery training

Feb. 25, 2021 | 2:06

U.S. Army Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 214th Aviation Regiment, 12th Combat Aviation Brigade, "Wings of Victory," conduct live-fire aerial gunnery training at the Maneuver Training Area, Baumholder, Germany, Feb. 15 thru March 1, 2021.

SecDef COVID-19 Vaccine Message

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III delivers COVID-19 Vaccine message.

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Night Hoist Missions at Combined Resolve XV

Feb. 23, 2021 | 1:00

Soldiers assigned to the 101st Combat Aviation Brigade train for Search and Rescue hoist recovery during black-out conditions during Combined Resolve XV at Hohenfels Training Area, Germany, Feb. 19, 2021. The Multinational exercise is designed to build readiness and enhance interoperability with allied forces and partner nations to fight and win against any adversary.

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A Look Back and Way Forward: One Year with COVID-19

Feb. 23, 2021 | 5:38

U.S. Army Garrison Italy Commander Col. Dan Vogel addresses the Coronavirus challenges and how that impacted operations and the community over the past year on Caserma Ederle, Vicenza, Italy, February 2, 2021.
The "A Look Back and Way Forward: One Year with COVID-19" video series provides 'a look back' and 'a way forward' on USAG Italy's efforts in combatting COVID-19.

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Amber Bridge over Elblag River

Soldiers from Headquarters Multinational Division North East took part in Exercise Amber Bridge, Battle Staff Training here to improve headquarters skills in planning military operations.

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Lithuanian Dragoons demonstrates unconventional warfare on U.S.

Infantrymen assigned to 2nd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment participated with Lithuanian 21st Dragoon Battalion in a combined training exercise, Feb. 21, 2021.
The training event tested the abilities of U.S. forces to identify and react to ambushes and the Dragoon Battalion to slow or halt the advance of heavy weaponry.

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HEAT training in preparation for Combined Resolve XV

Troops of the 115th Brigade Support Battalion, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, conducted high-mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicle (HMMWV) Egress Assistant Trainer, or, HEAT training, in preparation for Combined Resolve XV at the Hohenfels Training Area.

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‘Stronger Together’: New slogan for expanded mission

After receiving over 200 submissions, U.S. Army Europe and Africa is proud to announce that its new command slogan will be “Stronger Together.”

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7th Army NCOA leads instruction on new missing persons battle drill

The 7th Army Noncommissioned Officer Academy gave the first instruction to junior and future NCOs on the Army’s new “absent-unknown missing persons battle drill” at Camp Normandy, Germany, Jan. 28 as part of the Basic Leaders Course.

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