U.S. Army Europe and Africa Press Releases & Media Advisories

Here you will find the most current press releases and media advisories from U.S. Army Europe and Africa and our units. 

For all previous year's press releases and media advisories visit our Archives.

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Advisories & Releases
An Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) is used as a demonstration during an observer, controller, and trainer (OC/T) recertification training exercise in the Hohenfels Training Area (HTA), Germany, Jan. 6, 2026. JMRC's OC/Ts are the Army’s warfighting advisors: their mission is to prepare Soldiers and leaders to accomplish missions for combatant commanders worldwide. The OC/T Recertification ensures proficiency in monitoring unit operations, collecting data and providing timely feedback in the HTA. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Danil Pak)
News - JMRC Trains World-Class OC/Ts
By | Jan. 15, 2026
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...

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U.S. Army Europe and Africa holds first Best Drone Warfighter Competition
By | Dec. 8, 2025
Ten teams will compete in the first U.S. Army Europe and Africa Best Drone Warfighter Competition at 7th Army Training Command’s Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, Dec. 8-10, 2025...

FORT RILEY, Kansas -- The Big Red One Family mourns the passing of Charles Norman Shay, an American Soldier and combat medic of the 1st Infantry Division, 16th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Battalion, Company F. A proud member of the Penobscot Nation, Shay lived 101 years, embodying courage, compassion, and devotion to freedom.
Honoring the Life and Legacy of Charles Norman Shay
By | Dec. 3, 2025
The Big Red One Family mourns the passing of Charles Norman Shay, an American Soldier and combat medic of the 1st Infantry Division, 16th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Battalion, Company F. A proud member of the Penobscot Nation,

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US Army Medical Readiness Command presents the Order of Military Medical Merit to WWII, Korea Veteran Charles Norman Shay in Bayeux, France
By | Nov. 20, 2025
Master Sgt. (Ret.) Charles Norman Shay, a highly decorated combat medic who served in both World War II and the Korean War, was formally inducted into the Order of Military Medical Merit (O2M3) during a bedside ceremony in

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Press Release - Department of War announces change to Army unit rotation in Europe
By | Oct. 29, 2025
As part of the Secretary of War's deliberate process to ensure a balanced U.S. military force posture, the 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team of the 101st Airborne Division will re­deploy as scheduled to their Kentucky-based...

FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. – The 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) has identified the Soldier who died as a result of a training accident at Hohenfels, Germany, October 18.
Press Release - 101st Airborne Division Soldier death in Germany
By | Oct. 20, 2025
The 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) has identified the Soldier who died as a result of a training accident at Hohenfels, Germany, October 18.

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Press Release - US Soldiers commemorate Operation Market Garden 81
By | Sept. 5, 2025
Soldiers from the U.S. Army will commemorate the 81st anniversary of the liberation of the Netherlands, September 12-22, 2025, in the Netherlands. Approximately 80 Soldiers from the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), and...

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Press Release - Armenia Joint Exercise "EAGLE PARTNER 2025" will be held from 12 to 20 August in Armenia 
By | Aug. 11, 2025
In preparation for participation in international peacekeeping missions, the Armenia-U.S. joint exercise "EAGLE PARTNER 2025" will be held from 12 to 20 August in Armenia.

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Press Release - Fire Shield 25: Decade of Training Bolsters Regional Stability in Moldova
By | July 21, 2025
A decade of building regional stability and strengthening international partnerships continues this August as Moldova, Romania, the North Carolina National Guard, and U.S. Army Europe and Africa kick off Fire Shield 25. The...

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Press Release - U.S., Georgia, Türkiye Begin Black Sea Exercise
By | July 14, 2025
U.S., Georgia, Türkiye and other allied and partner nations' militaries will meet to build combat readiness and increase lethality through a series of combined events that include an airborne operation, field training, and...