UITC

USAREUR-AF International Tank Challenge

U.S. Army Europe and Africa, along with our NATO and Partner Allies, annually host a Tank Challenge. This training event is designed to give participating nations a dynamic and productive environment in which to foster military partnerships, form Soldier-level relationships, and share tactics, techniques and procedures.

The European International Tank Challenge was formerly known as the Strong Europe Tank Challenge. Images, video and stories that are older will appear under that name further down the timeline.

For more imagery, videos and news visit our DVIDS feature page at: USARUER International Tank Challenge

Read the Press Release here.

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Video by Nicholas Pilch, Tech. Sgt. Levi Reynolds

OAR story: Senior Master Sgt Campbell

60th Air Mobility Wing

Aug. 16, 2022 | 1:38

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Louella Campbell, Task Force Medical - Afghanistan austere ground surgical team and administrator, shares a story about his deployment to support Operation Allies Refuge.

From Aug. 11, 2021 to Sept. 9, 2021—2,627 flights were planned and directed, 1,927 flights were flown by U.S. Air Force mobility aircraft, and 700 flights were flown by commercial aircraft. During the 17 days of evacuation efforts, more than 500 Active, Reserve and National Guard aircrews flew missions around the clock. Approximately 330 U.S. Air Force C-17 missions flew in and out of HKIA, evacuating more than 79,000 people, including 6,000 Americans. They also withdrew more than 5,500 service members and their equipment.