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Overseas Housing Allowance Utilities Survey – Your input affects your housing rates

The Annual Overseas Housing Allowance survey will be active from 1 January 2025 to 31 March 2026. All Service members receiving OHA, except those sharing rent, are encouraged to participate.
Results directly impact the amount of housing allowance each service member receives, as the overseas housing allowance is a cost-reimbursement based allowance.

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JMRC Trains World-Class OC/Ts

The Joint Multinational Readiness Center (JMRC) has been training its Observer, Controller/Trainers (OC/T) in new technologies to keep its world-class training ready for the future fight.
The OC/Ts from the nine "critter" teams are being trained in evolving tasks and technologies such as Maven, electronic warfare (EW), unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), and integrated tactical network (ITN).

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1st Cavalry Division Conducts Bradley Gunnery in Lithuania

Jan. 13, 2026 | 0:32

Sgt. 1st Class Tyler Lewis, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, speaks on unit's training and warfighting readiness during a Bradley Fighting Vehicle gunnery, Jan. 12, 2026, on General Silvestras Žukauskas Training Area, Pabradė, Lithuania.

This is USAREUR-AF December 25

Dec. 18, 2025 | 0:59

This is USAREUR-AF is a monthly series that highlights the efforts in the area of operations. This episode highlights the USAREUR-AF Best Drone Warfighter Competition, the first ever NATO drone competition; 1st Infantry Division’s partner force training in Bulgaria; and 21st Theater Sustainment Command’s Norwegian Badge test.

NATO Forward Land Forces Expansion

Nov. 24, 2025 | 1:14

Soldiers conduct training, coordinate movements and maneuver armored vehicles as part of the NATO Forward Land Forces (FLF) expansion during exercise Amber Desire 25 in Poland last week. The FLF expansion transitions presence, increasing the combat power and responsiveness of the NATO battlegroup on the alliance’s eastern flank.

Eastern Flank Deterrence Line

Nov. 17, 2025 | 1:52

The Eastern Flank Deterrence Line is strengthened through USAREUR-AF support that brings together Allied forces for coordinated training and rapid capability development. These efforts improve readiness across the region and reinforce NATO’s commitment to collective defense.

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This is Eastern Sentry

Oct. 17, 2025 | 0:30

NATO launched Eastern Sentry – a multi-domain activity that will strengthen our defenses even further.

This military activity adds additional assets from Allies and better connects those already available all along the Alliance’s eastern flank. It adds flexibility, strength and responsiveness.

NATO is a defensive alliance and we always stand ready to defend every inch of NATO territory.

Are you ready for the European Entry/Exit System?

The Entry/Exit System (EES) is an automated IT system for registering non-EU nationals travelling for a short stay, each time they cross the external borders. EES will capture biometric data, such as fingerprints, facial image, and other travel information, gradually replacing the current system of passport stamping.

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Project Flytrap

June 23, 2025 | 1:35

U.S. Army Capt. David Smith, 1st Lt. Jake Licht, 1st Lt. Eric Love, Sgt. Michael Whiteside, and Sgt. 1st Class Crage Notice, all assigned to 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, discuss modern counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) technology and the testing of the devices during Project Flytrap at Joint Multinational Readiness Center, Hohenfels Training Area, Hohenfels, Germany, June 22, 2025. The Soldiers completed a three-week training mission which included learning about different C-UAS technology, learning how to use the C-UAS technology, and then implementing the devices into simulated combat scenarios.

U.S. Army Europe and Africa Command Video 2025

Aug. 15, 2025 | 3:28

U.S. Army Europe and Africa Command video showcasing key operations, missions, or initiatives of U.S. Army Europe and Africa Command and highlighting collaborative efforts across Europe, Africa, and NATO partnerships.

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