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MPs Complete Site Exploitation Course
June 8, 2020 — Two teams of Military Police gathered at the objective rally point next to the testing area. Air insertion placed them approximately 250 meters from the exploitation site. While junior Soldiers maintained security, noncommissioned officers from both teams looked over a map, formulating a plan to safely infiltrate the test area. The objective, two buildings containing role players, weapons, sensitive information and a buried cache, was hidden in the forest... MORE

Eagle Scout Projects Plants Trees For 21st TSC
June 1, 2020 — On an overcast Saturday, a young Boy Scout steps out in front of his fellow scouts and volunteers to lead. Today he would lead his fellow scouts during his Eagle Scout Project, the culmination of his knowledge and experience as a scout. One final task in order to earn the highest rank a Boy Scout can earn, Eagle Scout. Cayson Merta began scouting in 2013 at the age of six, and now at 12 years old, he is completing his Eagle Scout Project of planting 33 new trees on Panzer Kaserne... MORE

The 5th Quartermaster Theater Aerial Delivery Company and Supply Activity Europe produce masks in order to stop the spread of COVID-19
June 1, 2020 — In the U.S. Army, Soldiers use the term “cover” when talking about patrol caps or as a command while in formation. Ever since the advent of the Covid-19, however, “cover” has taken on a new meaning. The Secretary of Defense issued a memorandum requiring individuals on Department of Defense property, installations and facilities to wear cloth face coverings when they cannot maintain six feet of social distance in public and work areas... MORE

Coleman Barracks Army Prepositioned Stock Site DEFENDER-Europe 20 Movement
June 1, 2020 — As DEFENDER-Europe 20 draws nearer, Army Prepositioned Stocks (APS) sites get a lot busier; from personnel ground guiding massive vehicles like M1 Abrams tanks to Humvees, and a laundry list of other vehicles getting tagged and tracked while being transferred to locations hours away. APS sites will see a lot of action in the next coming months, from rail operations, line haul, and barge all supporting the efforts for DEFENDER-Europe 20, the largest U.S. deployment of troops to Europe in more than 25 years... MORE

Vehicle mechanics keep Army rolling throughout European theater
June 1, 2020 — Warm air carrying the smell of used motor oil and grease circulated through the open bay of the mechanic shop. While one mechanic combed through the colored tangle of wires exposed under the vehicle’s dashboard, another mechanic scanned the various hoses and tubes under the hood of their assigned vehicle. U.S. Army Master Sgt. Ryan Thiers, battalion maintenance sergeant for Special Troops Battalion, 21st Theater Sustainment Command, works with the mechanics on their basic skills and assists with all inquiries. Troubleshooting vehicles can take days to complete but with help from other knowledgeable soldiers, it will help ensure their assigned vehicles are mission capable promptly... MORE

DEFENDER-Europe 20 Begins With 1st Combat Power Arrival
June 1, 2020 — BREMERHAVEN, Germany— The first combat power into the European theater for DEFENDER-Europe 20 has rolled down the ramp of the American Roll-on Roll-off Carrier The Endurance at the port of Bremerhaven in Germany, February 20. The equipment belongs to 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, deploying to Germany from Fort Stewart, Georgia. The arrival of the ARC Endurance signifies the next major step of DEFENDER-Europe 20, the largest deployment of Soldiers from the U.S. to Europe for an exercise in more than 25 years... MORE

U.S. and Belgium honor the fallen on 75th Anniversary of Malmedy Massacre
December 23, 2019 — MALMEDY, Belgium—American Soldier Stephen Domitrovich stood in the snow, knowing death for him and his friend could be near. They were prisoners of war. SS soldiers, led by Joachim Peiper, had marched them and fellow U.S. Soldiers out into a field, where Peiper tore up Geneva Convention cards that the medics among the prisoners carried, proclaiming, “Nicht gut,” meaning, “Not good.”... MORE

USAREUR Band performs holiday concert
December 23, 2019 — WIESBADEN, Germany-- The U.S. Army Europe Band and Chorus performed a holiday concert for Service Members, family members and the German community at The Kurhaus in Wiesbaden, Germany Dec, 04, 2019. The show included modern twists on holiday classics such as "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" and "The Nutcracker Suite." Those in attendance included U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Commander Col. Noah Cloud, USAG Wiesbaden Command Sgt. Maj. Christopher Truchon and Lord Mayor of Wiesbaden Gert-Uwe Mende... MORE