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  • U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Moldova William Moser and Mrs. Moser visited the village of Bolohan Sept. 30, where the United States is completing a $510,000 renovation of the Bolohani School. The renovation of the Bolohani School is a two phase project. Phase One -- the construction of new sanitary facilities was completed last week, and now students and faculty have access to indoor bathroom facilities. Phase Two -- the complete renovation of the school and its gymnasium will begin in December. The Bolohani School serves more than 200 children from three villages in the Orhei District. Renovation of the Bolohani School is being coordinated by the U.S. Embassy's Office of Defense Cooperation. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Maj. Sergiu Porres and Capt. Alfonz Markovics, ODC Moldova, with students from the Bolohan School where the United States is completing a $510,000 renovation. The renovation of the Bolohani School is a two phase project. Phase One – the construction of new sanitary facilities was completed last week, and now students and faculty have access to indoor bathroom facilities. Phase Two – the complete renovation of the school and its gymnasium will begin in December. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Moldova William Moser and Mrs. Moser with students from the Bolohan School where the United States is completing a $510,000 renovation. The renovation of the Bolohani School is a two phase project. Phase One – the construction of new sanitary facilities was completed last week, and now students and faculty have access to indoor bathroom facilities. Phase Two – the complete renovation of the school and its gymnasium will begin in December. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • BOSNIA & HERZEGOVENIA -- Members of the EUCOM Joint Honor Guard carry the remains Army Staff Sgt. Mieczyslaus T. "Mashie" Miaskiewicz who was killed in a plane crash in the former Yugoslavia in 1944. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • BOSNIA & HERZEGOVENIA -- Members of the EUCOM Joint Honor Guard load the remains Army Staff Sgt. Mieczyslaus T. "Mashie" Miaskiewicz who was killed in a plane crash in the former Yugoslavia in 1944. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • BOSNIA & HERZEGOVENIA -- Members of the EUCOM Joint Honor Guard await the repatriation of the remains Army Staff Sgt. Mieczyslaus T. "Mashie" Miaskiewicz who was killed in a plane crash in the former Yugoslavia in 1944. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Children from the newly renovated main primary school in Drvar, Bosnia and Herzegovina, practice their English during question and answer time with the American representatives from the U.S. European Command and Office of Defense Cooperation after the ribbon cutting ceremony for the $450,000 renovation project. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Children from the main primary school of Drvar in Bosnia and Herzegovina perform a traditional dance during the ribbon cutting ceremony at the renovated school Sept. 20. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • GRAFENWOEHR, Germany (Sept. 21, 2011) – A member of the Croatian military monitors and maintain network access during Combined Endeavor 2011, in Grafenwoehr, Germany, Sept. 19. Combined Endeavor is a multi-nation exercise involving nearly 40 NATO, Partnership for Peace and strategic security partners, and is designed to increase interoperability and communications processes between the participating nations.  (Photo by US Air Force Staff Sgt. Ryan Whitney/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • GRAFENWOEHR, Germany (Sept. 21, 2011) – Members of the Ukraine military monitor and maintain network access during Combined Endeavor 2011 in Grafenwoehr, Germany, Sept. 19. Combined Endeavor is a multination exercise involving nearly 40 NATO, Partnership for Peace and strategic security partners, and is designed to increase interoperability and communications processes between the participating nations.  (Photo by US Air Force Staff Sgt. Ryan Whitney) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • GRAFENWOEHR, Germany (Sept. 21, 2011) – Members of the Ukraine military monitor and maintain network access during Combined Endeavor 2011 in Grafenwoehr, Germany, Sept. 19. Combined Endeavor is a multination exercise involving nearly 40 NATO, Partnership for Peace and strategic security partners, and is designed to increase interoperability and communications processes between the participating nations.  (Photo by US Air Force Staff Sgt. Ryan Whitney) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Romanian Vice Adm. Aurel Popa, Romanian Chief of Navy Staff, left, U.S. Adm. James Stavridis, commander of U.S. European Command, second left, Lieutenant Gen. Ştefan Dănilă, the Chief of General Staff, third left, and U.S. Maj. Gen. Michael S. Repass, commander of Special Operations Command Europe, center, salute Romanian sailors prior to boarding the Romanian frigate “Regina Maria” to observe a live tactical demonstration during Jackal Stone 11 on Sep. 20, 2011. The purpose of the exercise, coordinated by Special Operations Command Europe, is to enhance special operations forces capacity and interoperability between the nine participating nations, while simultaneously building cooperation and partnerships. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • U.S. Adm. James Stavridis, commander of the U.S. European Command, left, and Romanian Lieutenant Gen. Ştefan Dănilă, the Romanian Chief of General Staff, right, shake hands after watching a live tactical demonstration from a multinational maritime Special Operations Task Group Forces during the Jackal Stone 11 Exercise on Sep. 20, 2011. The purpose of the exercise, coordinated by Special Operations Command Europe, is to enhance special operations forces capacity and interoperability between the nine participating nations, while simultaneously building cooperation and partnerships. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Romanian Lieutenant Gen. Ştefan Dănilă, the Romanian Chief of General Staff, left, and U.S. Adm. James Stavridis, commander of U.S. European Command, right, prepares to watch a live tactical demonstration from a multinational maritime Special Operations Task Group during the Jackal Stone 11 Exercise on Sep. 20, 2011.The purpose of the exercise, coordinated by Special Operations Command Europe, is to enhance special operations forces capacity and interoperability between the nine participating nations, while simultaneously building cooperation and partnerships. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • U.S. Adm. James Stavridis, commander of the U.S. European Command, signs the Captain’s logbook aboard the Romanian frigate “Regina Maria” prior to a live tactical demonstration from a multinational maritime Special Operations Task Group during the Jackal Stone 11 Exercise on Sep. 20, 2011. The purpose of the exercise, coordinated by Special Operations Command Europe, is to enhance special operations forces capacity and interoperability between the nine participating nations, while simultaneously building cooperation and partnerships. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • U.S. Adm. James Stavridis, commander of U.S. European Command, greets Romanian Naval Special Operation Forces personnel after the members conducted a live tactical demonstration during Jackal Stone 11 at the Constanta Military Harbor, Romania, Sep. 20, 2011. The purpose of the exercise, coordinated by Special Operations Command Europe, is to enhance special operations forces capacity a¬nd interoperability between the nine participating nations, while simultaneously building cooperation and partnerships. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • The Commander of the U.S. European Command, Adm. James G. Stavridis, left, and Army Maj. Gen. Michael S. Repass, the Commander of Special Operations Command Europe, departs the Jackal Stone 11 Combined Joint Forces Special Operations Component Command after receiving an overview of the multinational special operations forces exercise at Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base, Romania, Sept. 20, 2011. The purpose of the exercise, coordinated by Special Operations Command Europe, is to enhance special operations forces capacity and interoperability between the nine participating nations, while simultaneously building cooperation and partnerships. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • The Commander of the U.S. European Command, Adm. James G. Stavridis , center, and Romanian Maj. Gen. Ștefan Dănilă, Chief of the Romanian General Staff, right, listens to a Polish exercise participant taking part in the Jackal Stone 11 multinational special operations forces exercise on Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base, Romania, Sept. 20, 2011. The purpose of the exercise, coordinated by Special Operations Command Europe, is to enhance special operations forces capacity and interoperability between the nine participating nations, while simultaneously building cooperation and partnerships. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • The Commander of the U.S. European Command, Adm. James G. Stavridis, center, and Romanian Maj. Gen. Ștefan Dănilă, Chief of the Romanian General Staff, left, listen to a Polish exercise participant taking part in the Jackal Stone 11 multinational special operations forces exercise on Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base, Romania, Sept. 20, 2011. The purpose of the exercise, coordinated by Special Operations Command Europe, is to enhance special operations forces capacity and interoperability between the nine participating nations, while simultaneously building cooperation and partnerships. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Gen. Raymond T. Odierno, center, Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army; British Army Gen. Sir Peter Wall, Chief of the General Staff; and Brig. Gen. Mikhail Ciungu, Chief of Romanian Land Forces; take part in a panel discussing doctrine and training U.S. Army Europe's 19th Conference of European Armies in Italy, Sept. 20. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond T. Odierno (front row, center, with gold tie) joins co-hosts Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling, commander of U.S. Army Europe (right of Odierno) and Lt. Gen. Guiseppe Valotto, chief of staff of the Italian army (left of Odierno), and senior land forces commanders from across Europe for the 19th annual Conference of European Armies in Venice, Italy, Sept. 20. The USAREUR-led conference brought he leaders together to discuss U.S.-European military partnerships and cooperation. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Grafenwoehr Germany - Soldiers from the Albanian army watch as a malfunction is corrected on one of their computers during Combined Endeavor 11 in Grafenwoehr, Germany, Sept. 19, 2011. Combined Endeavor is the largest theater security cooperation communications exercise in the world, combining 40 different countries from NATO, Partnership for Peace, and strategic partners. (Photo by US Army Staff Sgt. Shawnon Lott / Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • GRAFENWOEHR, Germany (Sept. 19, 2011) – Capt. Nerijus Liutkus, Lithuanian army, contacts an element conducting an early mission in order to receive data concerning their movements during Combined Endeavor 11 in Grafenwoehr, Germany, Sept. 19. Combined Endeavor is the largest Theater Security Cooperation communications exercise in the world, combining 40 different countries from NATO, Partnership for Peace and strategic partners. (Photo by US Army Staff Sgt. Shawnon Lott / Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • GRAFENWOEHR, Germany (Sept. 19, 2011) – Capt. Nerijus Liutkus, Lithuanian army, tracks statistics of a morning mission during Combined Endeavor 11 in Grafenwoehr, Germany, Sept. 19. Combined Endeavor is the largest Theater Security Cooperation communications exercise in the world, combining 40 different countries from NATO, Partnership for Peace and strategic partners. (Photo by US Army Staff Sgt. Shawnon Lott / Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Senior Airman David Pickren, an MC-130H Combat Talon II crew chief with the 352nd Special Operations Maintenance Squadron, RAF Mildenhall, U.K., conducts preflight checks during Jackal Stone 11 exercise on Mihail Kogălniceanu Airbase, Romania, Sept. 19, 2011. The purpose of the exercise, coordinated by Special Operations Command Europe, is to enhance special operations forces capacity and interoperability between the nine participating nations, while simultaneously building cooperation and partnerships. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Senior Airman David Pickren, left, and Tech. Sgt.Johnathan Hasty, right, MC-130H Combat Talon II aircraft crew chiefs with the 352nd Special Operations Maintenance Squadron, RAF Mildenhall U.K., check the propeller blades on their aircraft during Jackal Stone 11 exercise, Mihail Kogălniceanu Airbase, Romania, Sept. 19, 2011. The purpose of the exercise, coordinated by Special Operations Command Europe, is to enhance special operations forces capacity and interoperability between the nine participating nations, while simultaneously building cooperation and partnerships. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Tech. Sgt. Johnathan Hasty, an MC-130H Combat Talon II crew chief with the 352nd Special Operations Maintenance Squadron, RAF Mildenhall, U.K., conducts preflight checks during Jackal Stone 11 exercise on Mihail Kogălniceanu Airbase, Romania, Sept. 19, 2011. The purpose of the exercise, coordinated by Special Operations Command Europe, is to enhance special operations forces capacity and interoperability between the nine participating nations, while simultaneously building cooperation and partnerships. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Tech. Sgt. Johnathan Hasty, an MC-130H Combat Talon II crew chief with the 352nd Special Operations Maintenance Squadron, RAF Mildenhall, U.K., conducts preflight checks during Jackal Stone 11 exercise on Mihail Kogălniceanu Airbase, Romania, Sept. 19, 2011. The purpose of the exercise, coordinated by Special Operations Command Europe, is to enhance special operations forces capacity and interoperability between the nine participating nations, while simultaneously building cooperation and partnerships. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Senior Airman David Pickren, an MC-130H Combat Talon II crew chief with the 352nd Special Operations Maintenance Squadron, RAF Mildenhall, U.K, checks the tire pressure of a Combat Talon II during the Jackal Stone 11 exercise on Mihail Kogălniceanu Airbase, Romania, Sept. 19, 2011. The purpose of the exercise, coordinated by Special Operations Command Europe, is to enhance special operations forces capacity and interoperability between the nine participating nations, while simultaneously building cooperation and partnerships. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Grafenwoehr Germany - First Lt. Alexander Silivestru, Moldovan army, tracks statistics of a morning mission during Combined Endeavor 11 in Grafenwoehr, Germany, Sept. 18, 2011. Combined Endeavor is the largest theater security cooperation communications exercise in the world, combining 40 different countries from NATO, Partnership for Peace, and strategic partners. (Photo by US Army Staff Sgt. Shawnon Lott / Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Servicemembers from Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary, Lithuania, Poland, Norway, Romania, Ukraine and the U.S.stand in formation during the opening ceremony for Jackal Stone 11 multinational special operations forces exercise held at Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base,Sept. 17, 2011. The purpose of the exercise, being held in Romania, Bulgaria and Ukraine, is to enhance special operations forces capacity and interoperability between the nine participating nations, while simultaneously building cooperation and partnerships. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Participants of the Jackal Stone multinational special operations forces exercise salute each participating nation’s flags during the opening ceremony held at Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base Sept. 17, 2011. The purpose of the exercise, being held in Romania, Bulgaria and Ukraine, is to enhance special operations forces capacity and interoperability between the nine participating nations, while simultaneously building cooperation and partnerships. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • A Romanian rigid hull inflatable boat carrying special operation forces cruises by distinguished visitors aboard the Romanian frigate, Ferninand, after the demonstration at the Romanian Naval Port in Constanta, Romania, for on the opening day of Exercise Jackal Stone 2011, on Sept. 17, 2011. Jackal Stone is an annual multinational special operations exercise designed to promote cooperation and interoperability between participating forces, build functional capacity and enhance readiness. This year nine nations are participating in various locations in Bulgaria, Romania and Ukraine. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • U.S. special operation forces sets guard on ROS Midia (LSNS 283) during a demonstration for distinguished visitors on the opening day of Exercise Jackal Stone 2011, on Sept. 17, 2011, in Romania. Jackal Stone is an annual multinational special operations exercise designed to promote cooperation and interoperability between participating forces, build functional capacity and enhance readiness. This year nine nations are participating in various locations in Bulgaria, Romania and Ukraine. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Romanian special operation force team member sights around the corner on ROS Midia (LSNS 283) during a demonstration for distinguished visitors on the opening day of Exercise Jackal Stone 2011, on Sept. 17, 2011, in Romania. Jackal Stone is an annual multinational special operations exercise designed to promote cooperation and interoperability between participating forces, build functional capacity and enhance readiness. This year nine nations are participating in various locations in Bulgaria, Romania and Ukraine. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Romanian special operations forces clear the deck of ROS Midia (LSNS 283) during a demonstration for distinguished visitors on the opening day of Exercise Jackal Stone 2011, on Sept. 17, 2011, in Romania. Jackal Stone is an annual multinational special operations exercise designed to promote cooperation and interoperability between participating forces, build functional capacity and enhance readiness. This year nine nations are participating in various locations in Bulgaria, Romania and Ukraine. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Romanian special operations forces clear the deck of ROS Midia (LSNS 283) after fast-roping from a helicopter during a demonstration for distinguished visitors on the opening day of Exercise Jackal Stone 2011, on Sept. 17, 2011, in Romania. Jackal Stone is an annual multinational special operations exercise designed to promote cooperation and interoperability between participating forces, build functional capacity and enhance readiness. This year nine nations are participating in various locations in Bulgaria, Romania and Ukraine. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • U.S. and Romanian officers are piped aboard the Romanian frigate, Ferninand, prior to the demonstration on the opening day of Exercise Jackal Stone 2011, on Sept. 17, 2011, at the Romanian Naval Port in Constanta, Romania. Jackal Stone is an annual multinational special operations exercise designed to promote cooperation and interoperability between participating forces, build functional capacity and enhance readiness. This year nine nations are participating in various locations in Bulgaria, Romania and Ukraine. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • U.S. and Norwegian special warfare boat operators keep the rigid hull inflatable boats steady and close to ROS Midia (LSNS 283) so U.S., Norwegian and Ukrainian special operation forces can disembark the Romanian naval vessel during the demonstration at the Romanian Naval Port in Constanta, Romania, for distinguished visitors on the opening day of Exercise Jackal Stone 2011, on Sept. 17, 2011. Jackal Stone is an annual multinational special operations exercise designed to promote cooperation and interoperability between participating forces, build functional capacity and enhance readiness. This year nine nations are participating in various locations in Bulgaria, Romania and Ukraine. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Romanian special operations forces set up guard aboard ROS Midia (LSNS 283) after boarding the Romanian naval vessel during the demonstration at the Romanian Naval Port in Constanta, Romania, for distinguished visitors on the opening day of Exercise Jackal Stone 2011, on Sept. 17, 2011. Jackal Stone is an annual multinational special operations exercise designed to promote cooperation and interoperability between participating forces, build functional capacity and enhance readiness. This year nine nations are participating in various locations in Bulgaria, Romania and Ukraine. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • A Romanian Puma helicopter approaches ROS Midia (LSNS 283) to drop Romanian special operations forces aboard the Romanian naval vessel during a demonstration for distinguished visitors on the opening day of Exercise Jackal Stone 2011, on Sept. 17, 2011, in Romania. Jackal Stone is an annual multinational special operations exercise designed to promote cooperation and interoperability between participating forces, build functional capacity and enhance readiness. This year nine nations are participating in various locations in Bulgaria, Romania and Ukraine. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Romanian special operations forces clear the deck of ROS Midia (LSNS 283) after boarding the Romanian ship using the fast rope during the demonstration at the Romanian Naval Port in Constanta, Romania, for distinguished visitors on the opening day of Exercise Jackal Stone 2011, on Sept. 17, 2011. Jackal Stone is an annual multinational special operations exercise designed to promote cooperation and interoperability between participating forces, build functional capacity and enhance readiness. This year nine nations are participating in various locations in Bulgaria, Romania and Ukraine. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • MIHAIL KOGĂLNICEANU AIRBASE, Romania—One of Helicopter Sea Combat 28’s MH-60S Seahawks land as Airmen wait to refuel the helicopter during a night Forward Area Refueling Point training event as part of the Special Operations Command Europe’s Jackal Stone 11 exercise on Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base, Romania, Sept. 16, 2011. The Seahawk landed in a field and was refueled by a MC-130H Combat Talon II, based out of 352nd Special Operations Group at RAF Mildenhall, U.K. The purpose of the exercise is to enhance special operations forces capacity and interoperability between the nine participating nations, while simultaneously building cooperation and partnerships. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • MIHAIL KOGĂLNICEANU AIRBASE, Romania—A Navy Crew Chief with the Helicopter Sea Combat 28 scans the Romanian horizon with his night vision goggles as the MH-60S Seahawk flies toward a night Forward Area Refueling Point training event as part of the Special Operations Command Europe’s Jackal Stone 11 exercise on Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base, Romania, Sept. 16, 2011. The purpose of the exercise is to enhance special operations forces capacity and interoperability between the nine participating nations, while simultaneously building cooperation and partnerships. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • MIHAIL KOGĂLNICEANU AIRBASE, Romania—A Sailor with the Helicopter Sea Combat 28 signals to a MH-60S Seahawk helicopter prior to a night Forward Area Refueling Point training event as part of the Special Operations Command Europe’s Jackal Stone 11 exercise on Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base, Romania, Sept. 16, 2011. The Seahawk landed in a field and was refueled by a MC-130H Combat Talon II, based out of 352nd Special Operations Group at RAF Mildenhall, U.K. The purpose of the exercise is to enhance special operations forces capacity and interoperability between the nine participating nations, while simultaneously building cooperation and partnerships. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • MIHAIL KOGĂLNICEANU AIRBASE, Romania—A Sailor with the Helicopter Sea Combat 28 adjusts a seat on a MH-60S Seahawk helicopter prior to a Forward Area Refueling Point night time training event as part of Special Operations Command Europe’s Jackal Stone 11 exercise on Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base, Romania, Sept. 16, 2011. The Seahawk landed in a field and was refueled by a MC-130H Combat Talon II, based out of 352nd Special Operations Group at RAF Mildenhall, U.K. The purpose of the exercise is to enhance special operations forces capacity and interoperability between the nine participating nations, while simultaneously building cooperation and partnerships. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Bulgarian special operations forces conduct fast-rope familiarization training with Soldiers from the Army’s 10th Special Forces Group on a Chinook helicopter from the Army’s 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment in Bulgaria Sept. 16, 2011. Jackal Stone is an annual multinational special operations exercise designed to promote cooperation and interoperability between participating forces, build functional capacity and enhance readiness. This year nine nations are participating in various locations in Bulgaria, Romania and Ukraine. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Bulgarian special operations forces conduct fast-rope familiarization training with Soldiers from the Army’s 10th Special Forces Group on a Chinook helicopter from the Army’s 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment in Bulgaria Sept. 16, 2011. Jackal Stone is an annual multinational special operations exercise designed to promote cooperation and interoperability between participating forces, build functional capacity and enhance readiness. This year nine nations are participating in various locations in Bulgaria, Romania and Ukraine. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • A U.S. Navy SEAL lands safely during a military free fall training event as part of the Jackal Stone 11 multi-national special operations forces exercise on Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base, Romania, Sept 15. The purpose of the exercise, being held in Romania, Bulgaria and Ukraine, is to enhance special operations forces capacity and interoperability between the nine participating nations, while simultaneously building cooperation and partnerships. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • A U.S. Navy SEAL maneuvers his parachute during a military free fall training event as part of the Jackal Stone 11 multi-national special operations forces exercise on Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base, Romania, Sept. 15. The purpose of the exercise, being held in Romania, Bulgaria and Ukraine, is to enhance special operations forces capacity and interoperability between the nine participating nations, while simultaneously building cooperation and partnerships. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • A Navy SEAL inspects another SEAL’s altimeter during a military free fall training event as part of the Jackal Stone 11 multi-national special operations forces exercise on Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base, Romania, Sept. 15. The altimeter allowed the SEALs and Norwegian Special Forces operators to determine when they were at the right altitude to deploy their parachutes. The purpose of the exercise, being held in Romania, Bulgaria and Ukraine, is to enhance special operations forces capacity and interoperability between the nine participating nations, while simultaneously building cooperation and partnerships. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • U.S. Navy SEALs move toward a MH-60S Seahawk helicopter to conduct a military free fall training event as part of the Jackal Stone 11 multi-national special operations forces exercise on Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base, Romania, Sept. 15. The purpose of the exercise, being held in Romania, Bulgaria and Ukraine, is to enhance special operations forces capacity and interoperability between the nine participating nations, while simultaneously building cooperation and partnerships. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • U.S. Navy SEALs exit a MH-60S Seahawk helicopter during a military free fall training event as part of the Jackal Stone 11 multi-national special operations forces exercise on Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base, Romania, Sept. 15. The purpose of the exercise, being held in Romania, Bulgaria and Ukraine, is to enhance special operations forces capacity and interoperability between the nine participating nations, while simultaneously building cooperation and partnerships. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Romanian and Croatian special operations forces conduct fast rope familiarization training with Soldiers from the Army’s 10th Special Forces Group on a Chinook helicopter from the Army’s 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment in Romania Sept. 15, 2011. Jackal Stone is an annual multinational special operations exercise designed to promote cooperation and interoperability between participating forces, build functional capacity and enhance readiness. This year nine nations are participating in various locations in Bulgaria, Romania and Ukraine. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • U.S. Ambassador to Albania Alexander Arvizu dances with the children of a kindergarten in Erseke, Albania, during a ribbon-cutting ceremony signifying the completion of a $170,000 renovation project. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • GRAFENWOEHR, Germany (Sept. 14, 2011) – First Lt. Bjarte Mjelde, member of the Norwegian army, works on a piece of communication equipment during Combined Endeavor 2011 in Grafenwoehr, Germany, Sept. 13. Combined Endeavor 2011 is a multi-nation exercise designed to increase interoperability and communication between more than 40 participating countries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Adawn Kelsey/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • GRAFENWOEHR, Germany (Sept. 14, 2011) – Trond Bjerke, a civilian with the Norwegian defense center, checks the Blu Force tracking computer equipment during Combined Endeavor 2011 in Grafenwoehr, Germany, Sept. 13. Combined Endeavor 2011 is a multi-nation exercise designed to increase interoperability and communication between more than 40 participating countries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Adawn Kelsey/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Norwegian special operations forces set up guard aboard ROS Midia (LSNS 283) after boarding the Romanian naval vessel as a part of Exercise Jackal Stone 2011, on Sept. 14, 2011, in Romania. Jackal Stone is an annual multinational special operations exercise designed to promote cooperation and interoperability between participating forces, build functional capacity and enhance readiness. This year nine nations are participating in various locations in Bulgaria, Romania and Ukraine. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Norwegian special operations forces approach ROS Midia (LSNS 283) using a rigid hull inflatable boat as a part of Exercise Jackal Stone 2011, on Sept. 14, 2011, in Romania. Jackal Stone is an annual multinational special operations exercise designed to promote cooperation and interoperability between participating forces, build functional capacity and enhance readiness. This year nine nations are participating in various locations in Bulgaria, Romania and Ukraine. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • U.S. and Ukrainian special operations forces climb into a rigid hull inflatable boat from the ROS Midia (LSNS 283) as a part of Exercise Jackal Stone 2011, on Sept. 14, 2011, in Romania. Jackal Stone is an annual multinational special operations exercise designed to promote cooperation and interoperability between participating forces, build functional capacity and enhance readiness. This year nine nations are participating in various locations in Bulgaria, Romania and Ukraine. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Norwegian special operations forces climb into a rigid hull inflatable boat aboard the ROS Midia (LSNS 283) as a part of Exercise Jackal Stone 2011, on Sept. 14, 2011, in Romania. Jackal Stone is an annual multinational special operations exercise designed to promote cooperation and interoperability between participating forces, build functional capacity and enhance readiness. This year nine nations are participating in various locations in Bulgaria, Romania and Ukraine. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Norwegian special operations forces clear the deck of ROS Midia (LSNS 283) as a part of Exercise Jackal Stone 2011, on Sept. 14, 2011, in Romania. Jackal Stone is an annual multinational special operations exercise designed to promote cooperation and interoperability between participating forces, build functional capacity and enhance readiness. This year nine nations are participating in various locations in Bulgaria, Romania and Ukraine. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Norwegian special operations forces drop to the deck of ROS Midia (LSNS 283) as a part of Exercise Jackal Stone 2011, on Sept. 14, 2011, in Romania. Jackal Stone is an annual multinational special operations exercise designed to promote cooperation and interoperability between participating forces, build functional capacity and enhance readiness. This year nine nations are participating in various locations in Bulgaria, Romania and Ukraine. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Two U.S. Chinook helicopters approach ROS Midia (LSNS 283) to drop special operations forces aboard the Romanian naval ship as a part of Exercise Jackal Stone 2011, on Sept. 14, 2011, in Romania. Jackal Stone is an annual multinational special operations exercise designed to promote cooperation and interoperability between participating forces, build functional capacity and enhance readiness. This year nine nations are participating in various locations in Bulgaria, Romania and Ukraine. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Romanian and Norwegian special operations forces conduct fast rope familiarization training on a vessel in the Black Sea with Sailors from U.S. Navy Special Warfare Unit 2 on a Chinook helicopter from the U.S. Army’s 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment off the shores of Romania Sept. 14, 2011. Jackal Stone is an annual multinational special operations exercise designed to promote cooperation and interoperability between participating forces, build functional capacity and enhance readiness. This year nine nations are participating in various locations in Bulgaria, Romania and Ukraine. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Members of the Army of the republic of Macedonia publish certificates to the intranet during Combined Endeavor 2011, Sept. 13, at Grafenwoehr, Germany. Combined Endeavor 2011 is a multi-nation exercise designed to increase interoperability and communication between more than 40 participating countries. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Macedonian Capt. Marjan Zafirovski, communications officer participating in Combined Endeavor 2011, publishes website certificates to a CE intranet site Sept. 13, at Grafenwoehr, Germany.Combined Endeavor 2011 is a multi-nation exercise designed to increase interoperability and communication between more than 40 participating countries. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Ukrainian special operations forces conduct fast ropefamiliarization training with Sailors from U.S. Navy Special Warfare Unit 2 on a Chinook helicopter from the U.S. Army’s 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment in Romania Sept. 13, 2011. Jackal Stone is an annual multinational special operations exercise designed to promote cooperation and interoperability between participating forces, build functional capacity and enhance readiness. This year nine nations are participating in various locations in Bulgaria, Romania and Ukraine. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Special Forces service members form a defensive perimeter as their teammate fast ropes from a MH-60S helicopter or a Seahawk during a training event as part of the Special Operations Command Europe's Jackal Stone exercise near Constanta, Romania, Sept. 12. The purpose of the exercise is to promote cooperation and interoperability between the nine participating forces. The multi-national forces routinely participate in exercises like this to improve readiness and build capacity. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Special Forces service member fast ropes from an IAR 330 Puma during a training event as part of the Special Operations Command Europe's Jackal Stone exercise near Constanta, Romania, Sept. 12. The purpose of the exercise is to promote cooperation and interoperability between the nine participating forces. The multi-national forces routinely participate in exercises like this to improve readiness and build capacity. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Sailors with the Helicopter Sea Combat 28 inspect a MH-60S Seahawk helicopter's rotors before a night fast-roping training event as part of the Special Operations Command Europe's Jackal Stone exercise near Constanta, Romania, Sept. 12. The purpose of the exercise is to promote cooperation and interoperability between the nine participating forces. The multi-national forces routinely participate in exercises like this to improve readiness and build capacity. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • A sailor with the Helicopter Sea Combat 28 signals a MH-60S Seahawk helicopter as another member of the crew inspects the rotors before a night fast-roping training event as part of the Special Operations Command Europe's Jackal Stone exercise near Constanta, Romania, Sept. 12. The purpose of the exercise is to promote cooperation and interoperability between the nine participating forces. The multinational forces routinely participate in exercises like this to improve readiness and build capacity. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • A Norwegian special operation forces operator practices on his rappelling technique during ex-filtration training as part of the Jackal Stone 2011 exercise in Constanta, Romania, Sept. 12. The purpose of the exercise, being held in Romania, Bulgaria and Ukraine, is to enhance special operations forces capacity and interoperability between the nine participating nations, while simultaneously building cooperation and partnerships. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Norwegian special operation forces operators move into a tactical formation after fast roping from a U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk helicopter during ex-filtration training as part of the Jackal Stone 2011 exercise in Constanta, Romania, Sept. 12. The purpose of the exercise, being held in Romania, Bulgaria and Ukraine, is to enhance special operations forces capacity and interoperability between the nine participating nations, while simultaneously building cooperation and partnerships. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Ukrainian and Romanian special operations forces fastrope from a U.S. Navy MH-60 helicopter as a part of Exercise Jackal Stone 2011, on Sept. 12, 2011, in Romania. Jackal Stone is an annual multinational special operations exercise designed to promote cooperation and interoperability between participating forces, build functional capacity and enhance readiness. This year nine nations are participating in various locations in Bulgaria, Romania and Ukraine. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Ukrainian and Romanian special operations forces fastrope from a Romanian Navy Puma helicopter as a part of Exercise Jackal Stone 2011, on Sept. 12, 2011, in Romania. Jackal Stone is an annual multinational special operations exercise designed to promote cooperation and interoperability between participating forces, build functional capacity and enhance readiness. This year nine nations are participating in various locations in Bulgaria, Romania and Ukraine. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Norwegian special operations forces fastrope from a U.S. Navy MH-60 Seahawk helicopter as a part of Exercise Jackal Stone 2011, on Sept. 12, 2011, in Romania. Jackal Stone is an annual multinational special operations exercise designed to promote cooperation and interoperability between participating forces, build functional capacity and enhance readiness. This year nine nations are participating in various locations in Bulgaria, Romania and Ukraine. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Norwegian, Ukrainian and Romanian special operations forces fastrope from a U.S. Navy MH-60 Seahawk helicopter and a Romanian Navy Puma helicopter as a part of Exercise Jackal Stone 2011, on Sept. 12, 2011, in Romania. Jackal Stone is an annual multinational special operations exercise designed to promote cooperation and interoperability between participating forces, build functional capacity and enhance readiness. This year nine nations are participating in various locations in Bulgaria, Romania and Ukraine. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • A Romanian marksmanship instructor assists a Ukrainian special operations forces member during weapons familiarization training as part of Exercise Jackal Stone 2011 on Sept. 12, 2011, in Romania. Jackal Stone is an annual multinational special operations exercise designed to promote cooperation and interoperability between participating forces, build functional capacity and enhance readiness. This year nine nations are participating in various locations in Bulgaria, Romania and Ukraine. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • A Romanian marksmanship instructor observes a Ukrainian special operations forces member during weapons familiarization training as part of Exercise Jackal Stone 2011 on Sept. 12, 2011, in Romania. Jackal Stone is an annual multinational special operations exercise designed to promote cooperation and interoperability between participating forces, build functional capacity and enhance readiness. This year nine nations are participating in various locations in Bulgaria, Romania and Ukraine. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Romanian and Norwegian special operations forces conduct fast rope familiarization training on a vessel in the Black Sea with Sailors from U.S. Navy Special Warfare Unit 2 on a Chinook helicopter from the U.S. Army’s 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment off the shores of Romania Sept. 14, 2011. Jackal Stone is an annual multinational special operations exercise designed to promote cooperation and interoperability between participating forces, build functional capacity and enhance readiness. This year nine nations are participating in various locations in Bulgaria, Romania and Ukraine. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Maj. Gen. Deborah A. Ashenhurst (left), Ohio adjutant general, and Gen. Miloje Miletic, Serbian chief of general staff, make remarks to the media prior to an official bilateral meeting. Both leaders emphasized their continued dedication to working together as part of an ongoing National Guard State Partnership Program pairing, to promote and coordinate activities between Serbia and Ohio. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Gen. Miloje Miletic (left), Serbian chief of general staff, and Maj. Gen. Deborah A. Ashenhurst, Ohio adjutant general, conduct a pass in review of the Serbian Ceremonial Honor Guard Sep. 12, 2011. Ashenhurst and a delegation from Ohio are visiting Serbia as part of an ongoing National Guard State Partnership Program pairing, to promote and coordinate activities between Serbia and Ohio. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • MIHAIL KOGĂLNICEANU AIRBASE, Romania -- Army Maj. Gen. Michael S. Repass, the Commander of Special Operations Command Europe, and Maj. Gen. Illie Botos, the Chief Romanian Intelligence Directorate, perform pass and review during the opening ceremony for Jackal Stone 11, Sept. 17. The purpose of this exercise is to promote cooperation and interoperability between the nine participating forces. Multinational forces routinely participate in exercises like this to improve readiness and build capacity. (U.S. Army Photo by Spc. Bethany L. Little) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • MIHAIL KOGĂLNICEANU AIRBASE, Romania -- Servicemembers stand at parade rest during the opening ceremony for Jackal Stone 11, Sept. 17. The purpose of this exercise is to promote cooperation and interoperability between the nine participating forces. Multinational forces routinely participate in exercises like this to improve readiness and build capacity. (U.S. Army Photo by Spc. Bethany L. Little) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • GRAFENWOEHR, Germany (Sept. 11, 2011) – The flags of European countries who did not have representatives attending Combined Endeavor stand in honor of their citizens who were killed in the 9/11 terrorist attacks during a memorial ceremony Sept. 11, in Grafenwoehr, Germany. Twenty-two nations attending the Combined Endeavor exercise had citizens among the 2,977 people killed during the terrorist attacks on 9/11 in New York, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania in 2001. (Photo by US Air Force Staff Sgt. Ryan Whitney / Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • GRAFENWOEHR, Germany (Sept. 11, 2011) – The flags of European countries who did not have representatives attending Combined Endeavor stand in honor of their citizens who were killed in the 9/11 terrorist attacks during a memorial ceremony Sept. 11, in Grafenwoehr, Germany. Twenty-two nations attending the Combined Endeavor exercise had citizens among the 2,977 people killed during the terrorist attacks on 9/11 in New York, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania in 2001. (Photo by US Air Force Staff Sgt. Ryan Whitney / Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • This week, more than 150 Moldovan children from orphanages in Straseni and Laloveni and from the School for Hearing Impaired Children were treated by a team of American military dentists from the North Carolina National Guard. After their check-ups, each child received a tube of toothpaste and a new toothbrush. United States European Command provided funds for all necessary equipment and supplies. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Italian military members work on a satellite Sept. 6, during the Combined Endeavor 2011 exercise in Grafenwoehr, Germany. The Combined Endeavor 2011 theme is “Coalition Information Dominance,” and more than 35 countries are scheduled to participate in the multi-national command, control, communications and computer systems exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Adawn Kelsey) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • A member of the Finnish military sets up the FDF recreational area Sept. 6, prior to Combined Endeavor 2011 in Grafenwoehr, Germany. The Combined Endeavor 2011 theme is “Coalition Information Dominance,” and more than 35 countries are scheduled to participate in the multi-national command, control, communications and computer systems exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Adawn Kelsey) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • A member of the Finnish military sets up the FDF recreational area Sept. 6, prior to Combined Endeavor 2011 in Grafenwoehr, Germany. The Combined Endeavor 2011 theme is “Coalition Information Dominance,” and more than 35 countries are scheduled to participate in the multi-national command, control, communications and computer systems exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Adawn Kelsey) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Students celebrate the first day of school in the newly renovated Ochakiv School in the Ukraine Sept. 1. The $600K project replaced the roof, windows and siding with energy efficient material; completely renovated the school indoor gym and locker rooms; and renovated the two English language classrooms. This school renovation project was selected by the Ukrainian Embassy, funded through the U.S. European Command Civic Engagement Branch, and executed by Naval Facilities Engineering Command with a local construction company. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...