Releases & Advisories

Press Release - Rapid Trident exercise in Ukraine

By | Sept. 16, 2021

U.S. Army Europe and Africa will participate in exercise Rapid Trident 21 from Sept. 20 through Oct. 1 at the International Peacekeeping Security Centre near Yavoriv, Ukraine...

Press Release - Army announces implementation of mandatory vaccines for Soldiers

By | Sept. 15, 2021

The Army outlined its plan today to fully comply with the Secretary of Defense’s order requiring all Service members to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Press Release - Exercise Skybridge kicks off in Serbia

By | Sept. 13, 2021

U.S. Army Europe and Africa will participate in the Serbian-led exercise Skybridge from Sept. 13 – 17 in and around Nis, Serbia...

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 - U.S. Army Europe and Africa to retain six sites, transfer one to U.S. Air Force

By | Aug. 6, 2021

U.S. Army in Europe and Africa will retain six sites previously scheduled to be returned to the German and Belgian governments due to growing requirements in the European theater. Additionally, one site will transfer to the...

Press Release - U.S. Army equipment to arrive in Izmir, Turkey in support of Dynamic Front 21

By | Aug. 4, 2021

Approximately 160 items of U.S. Army equipment are scheduled to be offloaded at the port facility in Izmir, Turkey, August 6, 2021. The equipment, assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 122nd Field Artillery Regiment, 33rd Brigade...

Media Advisory - V Corps welcomes Polish DCG-I and new DCG-M

By | Aug. 2, 2021

Fifth Corps will welcome Polish Maj. Gen. Adam Joks and Brig. Gen. Matthew Van Wagenen to the V Corps team during an 8 a.m. welcome ceremony Wednesday, Aug. 4, on Ft. Knox...

Media Advisory - Exercise Agile Spirit 2021 to take place in July and August

By | July 20, 2021

Agile Spirit 2021 is a Georgian Defense Forces and U.S. Army Europe and Africa cooperatively-led joint, multinational exercise occurring July 26 through Aug 6. The joint training promotes “Strength through Partnership.”...

Press Release - 1st Infantry Division Forward assumes authority of Atlantic Resolve Mission Command Element

By | July 20, 2021

The 1st Cavalry Division Forward transferred authority of the Atlantic Resolve Headquarters Mission Command Element to 1st Infantry Division Forward during a ceremony July 15...

Press Release - Statement regarding precautionary helicopter landing in Bucharest

By | July 15, 2021

On July 15, 2021, around 10:00 a.m. (local), a UH-60 Blackhawk from 3rd Battalion, 1st Aviation Regiment, 1st Combat Aviation Brigade, conducted a precautionary landing in Charles de Gaulle Square, Bucharest, Romania. They...

Media Advisory: Media invited to observe Atlantic Resolve port operations in Klaipėda, Lithuania

By | July 9, 2021

The U.S. Army’s 598th Transportation Brigade and 21st Theater Sustainment Command invite members of the press to observe operations in support of the eighth armored brigade combat team rotation for Atlantic Resolve, at the...

Press Release: Eighth Atlantic Resolve armored rotation set to begin mission

By | July 9, 2021

Soldiers with the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division will deploy from Fort Riley, Kansas, in late July 2021 in support of Atlantic Resolve...

Press Release: Army announces upcoming 1st ABCT, 1st Infantry Division, unit rotation

By | July 7, 2021

The Department of the Army announced today the upcoming 2021 rotation to Europe of the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, which is stationed at Fort Riley, Kansas.

African Lion 21 exercise wraps up in Morocco, Tunisia, Senegal

By | June 23, 2021

African Lion, U.S. Africa Command’s premier joint annual exercise, successfully wrapped up its 17th iteration in Morocco, Tunisia and Senegal, June 18. Military leaders from the United States, African, European and NATO

U.S. forces redeploy as DEFENDER-Europe 21 concludes

By | June 21, 2021

U.S. forces are in the process of redeploying to the United States as DEFENDER-Europe 21 activities across Europe come to a close...

Media Advisory - US Army, French Army General Officers complete historic tour

By | June 17, 2021

The 3rd Infantry Division will host a telephonic media round table with MG Hubert Cottereau and Brig Gen.Todd Wasmund about their experiences as the first officers to participate in a historic exchange and serve as deputy...

Media Advisory - HQ MNC-SE hosts final Defender-Europe 21 Media Opportunity

By | June 11, 2021

Between June 10-14, about 400 soldiers belonging to the Command of the Southeast Multinational Corps, the 46th Support Regiment, the Allied Rapid Reaction Corps in Great Britain, the V Corps of the US Army Europe and Africa,

Community notification for U.S. Army equipment movements through Slovakia for DEFENDER-Europe 21

By | June 9, 2021

From June 12 to 16, military equipment and Soldiers of the U.S. Army 2nd Cavalry Regiment are scheduled for movements thru Slovakia. The unit is returning from Hungary, where it participated in exercise Saber Guardian 21, to...

Community notification for U.S. Army equipment movements in Hungary for DEFENDER-Europe 21

By | June 9, 2021

From June 12 to 15, military equipment and Soldiers of the U.S. Army 2nd Cavalry Regiment are scheduled for movements thru Hungary as they return from participating in Saber Guardian 21 to their home station in Vilseck,...

Community notification for U.S. Army equipment movements through the Czech Republic for DEFENDER-Europe 21

By | June 9, 2021

From June 13 to 17, military equipment and Soldiers of the U.S. Army 2nd Cavalry Regiment are scheduled for movements thru the Czech Republic. The unit is returning from Hungary, where it participated in exercise Saber...

Press Release - ‘Fires Shock’ series of artillery exercises concludes with live fire in Norway

By | June 7, 2021

The 41st Field Artillery Brigade will take part in Norwegian Exercise Thunderbolt, the final live fire of this series of exercises, in Setermoen, Norway, June 10, to conclude Fires Shock...

Press Release - New US Army unit takes EFP mission, port operations begin in Denmark

By | June 4, 2021

The U.S. Army National Guard’s 81st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, based in Seattle, is U.S. Army Europe and Africa’s ninth rotation deployed in support of NATO’s Enhanced Forward Presence...

PRESS RELEASE - V Corps to Participate in DEFENDER-Europe 21

By | June 3, 2021

V Corps Soldiers will participate in DEFENDER-Europe 21 beginning June 7, 2021, from both Fort Knox, Kentucky and Grafenwoehr, Germany...

Media Advisory – Upcoming DEFENDER-Europe 21 media opportunities in Romania

By | June 2, 2021

U.S. Army Europe and Africa invites members of the press to participate in upcoming scheduled media events for DEFENDER-Europe 21, June 2 – 9...

Press Release - Statement regarding incident in Cheshnegirovo

By | June 1, 2021

On May 28, 2021, the U.S. Embassy in Bulgaria learned of an incident that occurred during a military training exercise in Cheshnegirovo. As part of Exercise Swift Response 21, between May 10-14, U.S. soldiers assigned to the...

Press Release - US Army Europe and Africa commanding general visits DEFENDER-Europe 21 host nations

By | June 1, 2021

U.S. Army Europe and Africa’s Commanding General visited southern Europe and the Balkans May 21-27, to meet with military and government officials and U.S. embassy country teams supporting DEFENDER-Europe 21...

Media Advisory – Upcoming DEFENDER-Europe 21 media opportunities in Bulgaria, Croatia, Germany, North Macedonia

By | May 26, 2021

U.S. Army Europe and Africa invites members of the press to participate in upcoming scheduled media events for DEFENDER-Europe 21, May 27 – June 3...

Community notification for U.S. Army equipment movements in Hungary for DEFENDER-Europe 21

By | May 24, 2021

From May 25 to 27, military equipment and Soldiers of the U.S. Army 2nd Cavalry Regiment are scheduled for movements in Hungary. The unit is departing from its home station in Vilseck, Germany to training areas in Hungary...

Community notification for U.S. Army equipment movements through Slovakia for DEFENDER-Europe 21

By | May 23, 2021

From May 24 to 26, military equipment and Soldiers of the U.S. Army 2nd Cavalry Regiment are scheduled for movements thru Slovakia. The unit is departing from its home station in Vilseck, Germany to training areas in Hungary...

Community notification for U.S. Army equipment movements through the Czech Republic for DEFENDER-Europe 21

By | May 22, 2021

From May 22 to 26, military equipment and Soldiers of the U.S. Army 2nd Cavalry Regiment are scheduled for movements thru the Czech Republic. The unit is departing from its home station in Vilseck, Germany to training areas...

Press Release - Exercise DEFENDER-Europe 21 DV Day highlights Slovenia’s contributions to peace and security

By | May 20, 2021

Senior political and military leaders from the U.S. and Slovenia came together today to witness live-fire training events as part of Exercise DEFENDER-Europe 21 distinguished visitor day...

MEDIA ADVISORY - Upcoming Digital Press Briefing on the Virtual 2021 African Land Forces Summit

By | May 20, 2021

May 20 Digital press briefing with Major General Andrew M. Rohling, Deputy Commanding General, U.S. Army Europe and Africa, to discuss the virtual African Land Forces Summit (ALFS), occurring May 19, 2021...

Media Advisory - Upcoming DEFENDER-Europe 21 media opportunities in Croatia and Slovenia

By | May 19, 2021

U.S. Army Europe and Africa invites members of the press to participate in upcoming scheduled media events for DEFENDER-Europe 21, May 19-27...

Press Release - U.S. Army equipment movements in Croatia for DEFENDER-Europe 21

By | May 14, 2021

Commercial line haul vehicles carrying U.S. military vehicles and equipment from Romania, including Bradley Fighting Vehicles, will travel through Romania and Hungary before entering Croatia en route to the Main Training Area...

Press Release - U.S. Army vehicles to convoy through Croatia for DEFENDER-Europe 21

By | May 14, 2021

A convoy of approximately 75 military vehicles and equipment, including Patriot air defense systems, will enter Croatia from Slovenia en route to Zemunik Air Base between May 14-16, 2021...

Media Advisory – Upcoming DEFENDER-Europe 21 media opportunities in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Germany, North Macedonia

By | May 12, 2021

U.S. Army Europe and Africa invites members of the press to participate in upcoming scheduled media events for DEFENDER-Europe 21, May 12-19...

Press Release- Dynamic Front 21 to Integrate Multinational Fires Capabilities

By | May 11, 2021

U.S. Army Europe and Africa will conduct Dynamic Front 21 with approximately 1,800 participants from 15 nations, May 3-21, 2021. The live-fire portion of the exercise will take place May 17-21, 2021 in Grafenwoehr Training...

Media Advisory - Upcoming DEFENDER-Europe 21 events in Bulgaria, Croatia, Estonia, Greece, Hungary, Romania

By | May 5, 2021

U.S. Army Europe and Africa invites members of the press to participate in upcoming scheduled media events for DEFENDER-Europe 21. All events are subject to change and limitations based on the evolving COVID-19 situation...

Press Release - U.S. and U.K. vessels to deliver 300-plus pieces of military equipment to Croatia’s Gazenica port for the multinational military drill, DEFENDER-Europe 21

By | May 4, 2021

U.S. Naval Ship Yuma and U.K. Vessel Hurst Point will off-load more than 300 pieces of military equipment at Zadar, Croatia’s Gazenica port after ferrying it from Durres, Albania, as part of DEFENDER-Europe 21, May 4-7, 2021...

Press Release - Defender Europe 21 Opening Ceremony

By | May 4, 2021

Join us live, May 4, 2021 at 0930 CEST for the opening ceremony of Defender Europe 21 in Albania where Gen. Tod Wolters will give remarks...

Upcoming Telephonic Press Briefing with Brigadier General Christopher R. Norrie and Colonel Daniel George Miller, U.S. Army, and Major General Indrek Sirel, Estonian Defense Force

By | May 4, 2021

MEDIA ADVISORY | Please join us on Wednesday, May 5, for a telephonic press briefing with Brigadier General Christopher R. Norrie and Colonel Daniel George Miller, U.S. Army, and Major General Indrek Sirel, Estonian Defense...

Press Release: ‘Fires Shock’ series of artillery exercises in Europe, Africa kicks off in Estonia

By | May 3, 2021

WIESBADEN, Germany – U.S. Army Europe and Africa will conduct a series of field artillery exercises called Fires Shock in Europe and Africa from May 5 - June 19...

The First Deputy Minister of Defense for Georgia spoke to U.S. Army Foreign Area Officers from around Europe for the second annual Foreign Area Officers Symposium, April 28 – 30.

Georgian First Deputy Minister of Defense Speaks to Army Foreign Area Officers

By | April 30, 2021

WIESBADEN, Germany — The First Deputy Minister of Defense for Georgia spoke to U.S. Army Foreign Area Officers from around Europe for the second annual Foreign Area Officers Symposium, April 28 – 30...

Media Advisory – DEFENDER-Europe 21 media opportunities in Albania, Estonia, virtually

By | April 28, 2021

WIESBADEN, Germany – U.S. Army Europe and Africa invites members of the press to participate in upcoming scheduled media events for DEFENDER-Europe 21. All events are subject to change and limitations based on the evolving...

Cavoli, Rohling travel to West Africa, engage with partner military, government officials

By | April 25, 2021

VICENZA, Italy -- U.S. Army Europe and Africa Commander Gen. Christopher Cavoli and U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa Commander Maj. Gen. Andrew M. Rohling visited West Africa April 19-22, to conduct initial

Media Advisory - DEFENDER-Europe 21 Activities Open to Media

By | April 23, 2021

WIESBADEN, Germany – U.S. Army Europe and Africa invites members of the press to participate in upcoming scheduled media events...

Press Release - U.S. Army Europe and Africa to receive two new units and retain three sites

By | April 13, 2021

U.S. Army Europe and Africa will receive two new units in the coming months and retain three sites previously scheduled to be returned to the German government due to growing operational requirements in the European theater...

Joint Statement of U.S. Army Europe and Africa and the Georgian Ministry of Defense

By | March 18, 2021

As part of the United States’ commitment to strengthening the Georgian Defense Forces (GDF), Gen. Christopher Cavoli, the U.S. Army Europe and Africa Commanding General, made an official visit to Tbilisi. Minister of Defense...

Press Release - DEFENDER-Europe 21 activities begin this month, include two dozen nations

By | March 15, 2021

WIESBADEN, Germany – DEFENDER-Europe 21 activities begin this month across Europe and continue through June...

Community notification for increased flights near Rotterdam

By | March 12, 2021