U.S. Army Europe and Africa Mission & History

Shoulder Sleeve Insignia

The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for the Supreme Headquarters, Allied Expeditionary Forces Dec. 13, 1944.  The insignia was re-designated for United States Army Europe and Africa Jan. 22, 2021.

Distinctive Unit Insignia

US Army Europe Distinctive Unit Insignia

The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for United States Army Europe July 27, 1970. The insignia was re-designated for United States Army Europe and Africa Jan. 22, 2021.

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U.S. Army Europe and Africa by the Numbers
  • 38,500 U.S. Army Soldiers throughout Europe and Africa including 14,000 Rotational Forces
  • 33,500 Department of the Army Civilians and 68,700 Family Members
  • 8,700 local nationals employed by the U.S. Army in Europe
  • 165 community outreach events yearly
  • 150 public events supported by the U.S. Army Europe and Africa Band and Chorus each year
  • 104 countries in our area of responsibility
  • 75+ countries with 100.000+ multinational participants taking part in 59+ exercises yearly
  • 54 nations in theater participating in the State Partnership Program, 29 European and 25 in Africa.
    Please refer to this PDF for individual countries and their state partners
  • 9 major subordinate commands
  • 9 U.S. Army Garrisons in 6 countries
  • 5 Army Prepositioned Stock sites

 

*All numbers are approximate and subject to change

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D-Day

On June 6, 1944 the United States military participated in the largest multinational amphibious landing and operational military airdrop in history. By the end of the D-Day invasion, more than 9,000 allied troops were dead or wounded. U.S. troops remain forever indebted to WWII veterans for their selfless service and sacrifice and proudly participate in D-Day commemorations each year. Click here to view stories, photos and videos from this year's events. ​

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