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  • An Apache helicopter flown by a Dutch pilot departs Schweinfurt's Conn Airfield in Germany, Sept. 20, 2012, en route to Schwarzenborn, Germany as part of a raid exercise. About 1,200 Dutch, German and Danish troops set up camp on Conn Barracks earlier this month to participate in Peregrine Sword, a NATO exercise that will test the combat readiness of the 11th Air Maneuver Brigade within the Dutch armed forces. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • GARMISH, Germany - Senior enlisted leaders of the 2012 International Senior Enlisted Seminar take part in a video teleconference briefing given by Command Sgt. Maj. Sofi Roshan, senior enlisted leader of the Afghan National Army. Roshan spoke on the current status of Afghan forces, strengthening and building the enlisted forces, then moved on to an open discussion with the ISES attendees, Sept. 12. Bringing together 32 nations at the George C. Marshall European Center for International Studies in Garmisch, Germany, ISES is the flagship professional development event for NATO, Partnership for Peace and key contact nation senior enlisted leaders, helping to prepare them for increasingly complex and challenging multinational environments, while continuing the development of a professional NCO Corps in NATO and partnered countries. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • GARMISH, Germany - Command Sgt. Maj. Istvan Kriston, senior enlisted leader of the Hungarian Defense Force, takes part in a video teleconference briefing given by Command Sgt. Maj. Sofi Roshan, senior enlisted leader of the Afghan National Army. Roshan spoke on the current status of Afghan Forces, strengthening and building the enlisted forces, then moved on to an open discussion with the 2012 International Senior Enlisted Seminar attendees, Sept. 12. Bringing together 32 nations at the George C. Marshall European Center for International Studies in Garmisch, Germany, ISES is the flagship professional development event for NATO, Partnership for Peace and key contact nation senior enlisted leaders, helping to prepare them for increasingly complex and challenging multinational environments, while continuing the development of a professional NCO Corps in NATO and partnered countries. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NAMEST AIR BASE, Czech Republic -- Capt. Bennet Merriman, 81st Fighter Squadron A-10 Thunderbolt II pilot, puts on his flight equipment before a close air support and forward air control training mission Sept. 10, during Ramstein Rover 2012 here. RARO 12 is a NATO partnership building exercise involving more than 16 nations. A-10 Thunderbolt IIs from the 81st FS are participating in the exercise to provide close air support to partnering nations and practice forward air control missions with their NATO allies in international security assistance force realistic scenarios. During this mission the 81st FS pilots supported German and Italian forward air controllers. Participating in exercises like RARO 12 ensures effective employment of airpower in support of alliance or coalition forces while mitigating risks to civilians in contingency operations. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • GARMISH, Germany - Command Sgt. Maj. Rob Lawrence (right), senior enlisted leader of the Colorado National Guard, speaks to an assembled group of fellow senior enlisted leaders during a NATO noncommissioned officer strategy session designed to promote NCO Corps professional development, Sept. 10. Bringing together 32 nations at the George C. Marshall European Center for International Studies in Garmisch, Germany, the International Senior Enlisted Seminar 2012 is the flagship professional development event for NATO, Partnership for Peace and key contact nation senior enlisted leaders, helping to prepare them for increasingly complex and challenging multinational environments, while continuing the development of a professional NCO Corps in NATO and partnered countries. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • GARMISH, Germany - Command Sgt. Maj. Claude Schmitz, senior enlisted leader of the NATO School, speaks to an assembled group of fellow senior enlisted leaders during a NATO noncommissioned officer strategy session designed to promote NCO Corps professional development, Sept. 10. Bringing together 32 nations at the George C. Marshall European Center for International Studies in Garmisch, Germany, the International Senior Enlisted Seminar 2012 is the flagship professional development event for NATO, Partnership for Peace and key contact nation senior enlisted leaders, helping to prepare them for increasingly complex and challenging multinational environments, while continuing the development of a professional NCO Corps in NATO and partnered countries. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • GARMISH, Germany - Warrant Officer Terry Casey, senior enlisted leader Naval Service Royal Navy Command, speaks to an assembled group of fellow senior enlisted leaders during a NATO noncommissioned officer strategy session designed to promote NCO Corps professional development, Sept. 10. Bringing together 32 nations at the George C. Marshall European Center for International Studies in Garmisch, Germany, the International Senior Enlisted Seminar 2012 is the flagship professional development event for NATO, Partnership for Peace and key contact nation senior enlisted leaders, helping to prepare them for increasingly complex and challenging multinational environments, while continuing the development of a professional NCO Corps in NATO and partnered countries. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • GARMISH, Germany - Command Sgt. Maj. Fabrice Brousse (left), senior enlisted leader of the French Ministry of Defense, speaks to an assembled group of fellow senior enlisted leaders during a NATO noncommissioned officer strategy session designed to promote NCO Corps professional development, Sept. 10. Bringing together 32 nations at the George C. Marshall European Center for International Studies in Garmisch, Germany, the International Senior Enlisted Seminar 2012 is the flagship professional development event for NATO, Partnership for Peace and key contact nation senior enlisted leaders, helping to prepare them for increasingly complex and challenging multinational environments, while continuing the development of a professional NCO Corps in NATO and partnered countries. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • GARMISH, Germany - Sgt. Maj. Mario Bagaric (left), sergeant major of the armed forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina, speaks to an assembled group of fellow senior enlisted leaders during a NATO noncommissioned officer strategy session designed to promote NCO Corps professional development, Sept. 10. Bringing together 32 nations at the George C. Marshall European Center for International Studies in Garmisch, Germany, the International Senior Enlisted Seminar 2012 is the flagship professional development event for NATO, Partnership for Peace and key contact nation senior enlisted leaders, helping to prepare them for increasingly complex and challenging multinational environments, while continuing the development of a professional NCO Corps in NATO and partnered countries. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • GARMISH, Germany - Sgt. Maj. Zeljko Bilic (center), sergeant major of the armed forces of Croatia, speaks to an assembled group of fellow senior enlisted leaders during a NATO noncommissioned officer strategy session designed to promote NCO Corps professional development, Sept. 10. Bringing together 32 nations at the George C. Marshall European Center for International Studies in Garmisch, Germany, the International Senior Enlisted Seminar 2012 is the flagship professional development event for NATO, Partnership for Peace and key contact nation senior enlisted leaders, helping to prepare them for increasingly complex and challenging multinational environments, while continuing the development of a professional NCO Corps in NATO and partnered countries. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • GARMISH, Germany - Sgt. Maj. Korkmaz Gülal (left), senior enlisted leader Turkish Headquarters Land Forces, speaks to an assembled group of fellow senior enlisted leaders during a NATO noncommissioned officer strategy session designed to promote NCO Corps professional development, Sept. 10. Bringing together 32 nations at the George C. Marshall European Center for International Studies in Garmisch, Germany, the International Senior Enlisted Seminar 2012 is the flagship professional development event for NATO, Partnership for Peace and key contact nation senior enlisted leaders, helping to prepare them for increasingly complex and challenging multinational environments, while continuing the development of a professional NCO Corps in NATO and partnered countries. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • GARMISH, Germany - Command Chief Master Sgt. Todd Small (left), senior enlisted leader, NATO Allied Command Operations, speaks to an assembled group of fellow senior enlisted leaders during a NATO noncommissioned officer strategy session designed to promote NCO Corps professional development, Sept. 10. Bringing together 32 nations at the George C. Marshall European Center for International Studies in Garmisch, Germany, the International Senior Enlisted Seminar 2012 is the flagship professional development event for NATO, Partnership for Peace and key contact nation senior enlisted leaders, helping to prepare them for increasingly complex and challenging multinational environments, while continuing the development of a professional NCO Corps in NATO and partnered countries. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • BERLIN - Army Chief Warrant Officer 3 Jason Lacrosse, Joint Multinational Readiness Center Falcons instructor pilot, Hohenfels, Germany, reunites with German soldiers here Sept. 11, 2012 at the Berlin Air Show. Three of the German soldiers were rescued by Lacrosse and fellow soldiers in Afghanistan and the fourth was a member of the Joint Tactical Air Command that was involved in the operation. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NAMEST AIR BASE, Czech Republic -- An Airman from the 81st Fighter Squadron looks on as an A-10 Thunderbolt II taxis down the runway before taking off for a close air support and forward air control training mission Sept. 10, during Ramstein Rover 2012 here. RARO 12 is a NATO partnership building exercise involving more than 16 nations. A-10 Thunderbolt IIs from the 81st FS are participating in the exercise to provide close air support to partnering nations and practice forward air control missions with their NATO allies in international security assistance force realistic scenarios. During this mission the 81st FS pilots supported German and Italian forward air controllers. Participating in exercises like RARO 12 ensures effective employment of airpower in support of alliance or coalition forces while mitigating risks to civilians in contingency operations. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Command Sgt. Maj. Jeffery Hof, senior enlisted leader of NATO Training Mission-Afghanistan, briefs the assembled senior enlisted leadership at the 2012 International Senior Enlisted Seminar, on the status and mission of NTM-A, Sept. 7. Bringing together 32 nations at the George C. Marshall European Center for International Studies in Garmisch, Germany, ISES is the flagship professional development event for NATO, Partnership for Peace and key contact nation senior enlisted leaders, helping to prepare them for increasingly complex and challenging multinational environments, while continuing the development of a professional Noncommissioned Officer Corps in NATO and partnered countries. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Command Sgt. Maj. Thomas Capel, ISAF senior enlisted leader, briefs the assembled senior enlisted leadership at the 2012 International Senior Enlisted Seminar, on the status and mission of ISAF Forces, Sept. 7. Bringing together 32 nations at the George C. Marshall European Center for International Studies in Garmisch, Germany, ISES is the flagship professional development event for NATO, Partnership for Peace and key contact nation senior enlisted leaders, helping to prepare them for increasingly complex and challenging multinational environments, while continuing the development of a professional Noncommissioned Officer Corps in NATO and partnered countries. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • GARMISH, Germany - Lt. Gen. John Morgan, commander, NATO Headquarters Allied Force Command Heidelberg, speaks to an international group of senior enlisted leaders on the mentorship and support he has received from his enlisted counterparts throughout his career, Sept. 7. Bringing together 32 nations at the George C. Marshall European Center for International Studies in Garmisch, Germany, ISES is the flagship professional development event for NATO, Partnership for Peace and key contact nation senior enlisted leaders, helping to prepare them for increasingly complex and challenging multinational environments, while continuing the development of a professional NCO Corps in NATO and partnered countries. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Attendees of the International Senior Enlisted Symposium pose for a group photo at the George C. Marshal European Center for Security Studies, Garmisch, Germany, Sept. 6. NATO Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe and U.S. European Command organized the annual conference aimed at improving cooperation between partnered nations, increasing regional stability, and supporting current operations. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • GRAFENWOEHR, Germany - Multinational service members stand in formation during the opening ceremonies of Combined Endeavor (CE) 2012 at the Joint Multinational Training Command, in Grafenwoehr Sept. 6. CE is a multinational command, control, communications and computer systems exercise designed to build and enhance communications and network interoperability between 41 nations and international organizations. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NATO Allied Command Operations Senior Enlisted Leader, Command Chief Master Sgt. Todd Small (right), presents Lt. Gen. (ret.) Keith Dayton, Director of the George C. Marshall European Center for International Studies (GCMC), with a token of thanks for his part in supporting the 2012 International Senior Enlisted Seminar. Held at the GCMC in Garmisch, Germany, ISES is the flagship professional development event for NATO, Partnership for Peace and key contact nation senior enlisted leaders, helping to prepare them for increasingly complex and challenging multinational environments, while continuing the development of a professional NCO Corps in NATO and partnered countries. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • ISAF Senior Enlisted Leader (SEL), Command Sgt. Maj. Thomas Capel (right), and NATO Allied Joint Force Command Brunssum SEL, Chief Warrant Officer Dave Preeper, listen to a briefing given at the 2012 International Senior Enlisted Seminar (ISES), Sept. 6. Held at the George C. Marshall European Center for International Studies in Garmisch, Germany, ISES is the flagship professional development event for NATO, Partnership for Peace and key contact nation senior enlisted leaders, helping to prepare them for increasingly complex and challenging multinational environments, while continuing the development of a professional NCO Corps in NATO and partnered countries. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Kicking off the ninth International Senior Enlisted Seminar, Fleet Master Chief Roy Maddocks, U.S. European Command Senior Enlisted Leader, describes the scope of the seminar to the senior enlisted leaders of 32 nations and 22 U.S. National Guard states, Sept. 6. Held at the George C. Marshall European Center for International Studies in Garmisch, Germany, ISES is the flagship professional development event for NATO, Partnership for Peace and key contact nation senior enlisted leaders, helping to prepare them for increasingly complex and challenging multinational environments, while continuing the development of a professional NCO Corps in NATO and partnered countries. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Maintainers from the 52nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron conduct launch inspections for A-10 Thunderbolt IIs from the 81st Fighter Squadron before takeoff on the flightline here Sept. 4. The 81st Fighter Squadron is leaving for Ramstein Rover 2012 (RARO12), a month-long tactical flying exercise held at and around Namest Air Base, Czech Republic. More than 15 nations are participating in the NATO partnership-building exercise, which will give each nation the opportunity to share joint tactics, techniques, capabilities and procedures. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – An A-10 Thunderbolt II from the 81st Fighter Squadron taxis down the flightline here Sept. 4. The 81st Fighter Squadron is leaving for Ramstein Rover 2012 (RARO12), a month-long tactical flying exercise held at and around Namest Air Base, Czech Republic. More than 15 nations are participating in the NATO partnership-building exercise, which will give each country the opportunity to share joint tactics, techniques, capabilities and procedures. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • GRAFENWOEHR, Germany - Participants of the 2012 Combatant Commander's Conference, observe a Stryker Vehicle live-fire demonstration on August 22, 2012. The conference, which takes place August 22 and 23 at the Joint Multinational Training Command, or JMTC, in Grafenwoehr, Germany is hosted by the United States Army in Europe and brings Europe's combatant commanders and senior enlisted advisor's together to discuss issues, challenges and opportunities to develop interoperability and unity of effort. The JMTC is the U.S. Army's largest overseas training command and regularly provides U.S. and international Soldiers facilities and opportunities to train in a sophisticated, complex, and real-time battle environment. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • GRAFENWOEHR - Admiral James G. Stavridis, NATO Supreme Allied Commander (Far Right), Lt. Gen. John M. Paxton, Jr., Commander Marine Forces Europe (Second from the right) along with Lt. Gen. Mark P. Hertling, Commanding General United States Army Europe (Second from the left), receive an overview of the Striker Vehicle capabilities during the Combatant Commander's Conference on August 22, 2012. The conference, which takes place August 22 and 23 at the Joint Multinational Training Command, or JMTC, in Grafenwoehr, Germany is hosted by the United States Army in Europe and brings Europe's combatant commanders and senior enlisted advisor's together to discuss issues, challenges and opportunities to develop interoperability and unity of effort. The JMTC is the U.S. Army's largest overseas training command and regularly provides U.S. and international Soldiers facilities and opportunities to train in a sophisticated, complex, and real-time battle environment. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NORTH SEA – A Royal Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon flies off the tail of an RAF L-1011 TriStar aerial refueling tanker from 216 Squadron, RAF Brize Norton, during a formation flight Aug. 16, 2012. The formation included the TriStar and a U.S. Air Force KC-135 from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, RAF Mildenhall, and was flown to better familiarize NATO tanker aircrews with their partner nations’ air refueling procedures. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Nenad Palac, Croatian chaplain in training, gives counsel and comfort to a wounded Soldier during the live fire exercise portion of the first five-day tactical religious support course and live fire exercise offered by the Joint Multinational Training Command July 12. The weeklong course challenged the U.S. and NATO Soldiers in approximately 45 duties and tasks required of unit ministry teams during deployment. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Croatian priest, Maj. Ivan Blazevac, provides mass for Soldiers on the combat outpost during the live fire portion of the first five-day tactical religious support course and live fire exercise offered by the Joint Multinational Training Command July 12. The weeklong course challenged the U.S. and NATO chaplains and chaplain assistants in approximately 45 duties and tasks required of unit ministry teams during deployment. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • From left, U.S. Army chaplain assistant Sgt. Eric Seaburg, from 4th Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, briefs his NATO partners, Croatian Chaplain (Maj.) Ivan Blazevac and Slovakian Chaplain (2nd Lt.) Jan Magyar, on the procedures if the convoy is attacked during the live fire portion of the first five-day tactical religious support course and live fire exercise offered by the Joint Multinational Training Command July 12. The weeklong course challenged the U.S. and NATO chaplains and chaplain assistants in approximately 45 duties and tasks required of unit ministry teams during deployment. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Soldiers, Airmen and Marines from eight different nations, stand together in a formation and watch as three Airforce A10 Warthogs perform a flyover during an opening ceremony for Exercise Saber Strike 2012 on Latvian Army Camp Adazi in Latvia June 10. Saber Strike 2012 is a U.S. Army Europe led theater security cooperation exercise conducted in the Baltic States. One of the major goals of the exercise is to improve NATO interoperability and strengthens the relationship between military forces of the U.S., Baltic nations and other participating nations. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Members of the U.S., Latvian, Canadian, and Estonian Armies await the start of the Saber Strike opening ceremonies on Camp Adazi, Latvia, on June 10, 2012. Saber Strike 2012 is a U.S. Army Europe led theater security cooperation exercise conducted in the Baltic States. One of the major goals of the exercise is to improve NATO interoperability and strengthens the relationship between military forces of the U.S., Baltic nations and other participating nations. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • U.S. Army Europe's 2nd Cavalry Regiment Lt. Col. Kendric Robbins salutes a Croatian Army soldier as he commends him for his outstanding performances to soldiers from eight different NATO partner nations during the closing ceremonies of the Immediate Response 2012 training event held in Slunj, Croatia, June 9. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • KEFLAVIK, Iceland — From left, Icelandic Coast Guard Capt. Halldor Nellet, U.S. Air Force Maj. Jason Bianchi, 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron F-15C pilot deployed from Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, and ICG Cmdr. Sigurdur Steinar Ketilsson conduct a mission briefing before a search and rescue exercise off the coast of Iceland May 30, 2012. During the exercise, two F-15C Eagle pilots from the 493rd EFS simulated a bailout scenario over Icelandic waters. Pararescuemen jumped into the water and provided medical treatment to the “downed” pilot, who was then hoisted to safety by an Icelandic helicopter. The rescue exercise increased interoperability, as well as developed cohesion between the ICG and the 493rd EFS, which is deployed to Iceland to conduct NATO air policing until June 7, 2012. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • PEPELISHTE, Republic of Macedonia - The United States Ambassador to the Republic of Macedonia Paul D. Wohlers, speaks with Capt. Patrick Enriquez and members of the Vermont Army National Guard at Camp Strella training area, here, May 23, 2012. Vermont is a training partner with the Republic of Macedonia as part of the U.S. Army National Guard State Partnership Program. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Lt. Gen. James Terry (left), V Corps commander, and V Corps Command Sgt. Maj. William Johnson case the colors in a ceremony in Wiesbaden, Germany, May 10, 2012, in preparation for the corps' deployment to Afghanistan. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SOUDA BAY, Crete (May 12, 2012) - Boarding team members from the guided-missile frigate USS Simpson (FFG 56), conduct small-arms training under the guidance of Marines assigned to the 1st Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team aboard the training ship Aris at the NATO Maritime Interdiction Operational Training Center during Phoenix Express 2012 (PE12). PE12, a multinational maritime exercise between Southern European, North African and U.S. Naval forces, is designed to improve cooperation among participating nations and help increase safety and security in the Mediterranean Sea. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SOUDA BAY, Crete (May 12, 2012) - Operations Specialist Seaman Alex Dibenedetto (left), a boarding team member assigned to the guided-missile frigate USS Simpson (FFG 56), practices small arms tactics under the supervision of U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Joshua Aiken (right), from the to 1st Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team, aboard the training ship Aris at the NATO Maritime Interdiction Operational Training Center during Phoenix Express 2012 (PE12). PE12, a multinational maritime exercise between Southern European, North African and U.S. Naval forces, is designed to improve cooperation among participating nations and help increase safety and security in the Mediterranean Sea. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SOUDA BAY, Crete (May 12, 2012) - U.S. Navy Sailors attached to guided-missile frigate USS Simpson (FFG-56) participate in small-arms training aboard the Hellenic naval training ship Aris as part of exercise Phoenix Express 2012 (PE12) at the NATO Maritime Interdiction Operations Center in Souda Bay, May 12. PE12, a multinational exercise between European, North African and U.S. naval forces, is an at-sea maritime exercise designed to improve cooperation among participating nations to help increase maritime safety and security in the Mediterranean Sea. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SOUDA BAY, Crete (May 9, 2012) - Chief Fire Controlman Timothy Wheeler, a member of the boarding team from guided-missile frigate USS Simpson (FFG 56), secures a stairway during an exercise aboard the training ship Aris at the NATO Maritime Interdiction Operational Training Center during Phoenix Express 2012 (PE12). PE12, a multi-national maritime exercise between Southern European, North African and U.S. Naval forces, is designed to improve cooperation among participating nations and help increase safety and security in the Mediterranean Sea. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SOUDA BAY, Crete (May 9, 2012) - Senior Chief Fire Controlman Allen Bylls, a member of the boarding team from guided-missile frigate USS Simpson (FFG 56), leads his team on an exercise aboard the training ship Aris at the NATO Maritime Interdiction Operational Training Center during Phoenix Express 2012 (PE12). PE12, a multi-national maritime exercise between Southern European, North African and U.S. Naval forces, is designed to improve cooperation among participating nations and help increase safety and security in the Mediterranean Sea. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SOUDA BAY, Crete (May 9, 2012) - Members of a Moroccan boarding team attached to the Moroccan ship Mohammed V (F-611) participate in small-arms training aboard the training ship Aris at the NATO Maritime Interdiction Operational Training Center during Phoenix Express 2012 (PE12). PE12, a multi-national maritime exercise between Southern European, North African and U.S. Naval forces, is designed to improve cooperation among participating nations and help increase safety and security in the Mediterranean Sea. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SOUDA BAY, Crete (May 9, 2012) - Senior Chief Sonar Technician (Surface) Victor Meza, a member of the boarding team from guided-missile frigate USS Simpson (FFG 56), provides security for his team during an exercise aboard the training ship Aris at the NATO Maritime Interdiction Operational Training Center during Phoenix Express 2012 (PE12). PE12, a multi-national maritime exercise between Southern European, North African and U.S. Naval forces, is designed to improve cooperation among participating nations and help increase safety and security in the Mediterranean Sea. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • U.S. Army Lt. Col. Bryan Denny of the Joint Multinational Readiness Center portrays a motorcycle troop from Gen. George Patton's Third Army during the Liberation Convoy at the Pilsen Liberation Festival May 5, 2012. The city of Pilsen, Czech Republic, holds an annual celebration in honor of the American soldiers who fought there in the closing days of World War II. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Second Lt. Bryan Humphries, 31st Maintenance Squadron, cleans playground equipment at a park in Graf Ignatievo, Bulgaria April 22, 2012. More than 150 U.S. and Bulgarian air force members volunteered their off-duty time to refurbish playground equipment and build a soccer field at a village park. U.S. Air Force members are deployed from the 31st Fighter Wing at Aviano Air Base, Italy, to Graf Ignatievo Air Force Base to participate in Thracian Star 2012, a coalition training exercise geared towards strengthening partnerships and improving interoperability between NATO allies. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • U.S. Air Force members rake and clean debris from a soccer field April 22, 2012, in Graf Ignatievo, Bulgaria. More than 150 U.S. and Bulgarian air force members volunteered their off-duty time to refurbish playground equipment and build a soccer field at a village playground. Volunteers cleaned and painted playground equipment and raked, supplied new goals, cleaned and laid grass seed down in a field. U.S. Air Force members are deployed from the 31st Fighter Wing at Aviano Air Base, Italy, to Graf Ignatievo Air Force Base in support of Thracian Star 2012, a bilateral coalition training exercise geared towards strengthening partnerships and improving interoperability between NATO allies. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • GRAF IGNATIEVO AIR FORCE BASE, Bulgaria -- Col. David Walker, 31st Operations Group and Thracian Star 2012 detachment commander, speaks to a journalist from the Bulgarian Telegraph Agency through a translator April 18, 2012 during the opening ceremony for the month-long joint training exercise focused on building partnerships and increasing interoperability with the Bulgarian air force. Bulgarian and American senior officials took the opportunity to acknowledge and express appreciation for the long-standing partnership between the two nations. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • GRAF IGNATIEVO AIR FORCE BASE, Bulgaria -- Maj. Metodi Orlov, (left), a Bulgarian air force MiG-29 pilot, welcomes Maj. Matthew Brockhaus, (right), an F-16 pilot deployed with the 555th Fighter Squadron out of Aviano Air Base, Italy, to Bulgaria on April 17, 2012. Brockhaus is one of more than 500 U.S. Airmen taking part in Thracian Star 2012, a month-long joint training exercise focused on building partnerships and increasing interoperability with the Bulgarian air force. This is the third time since 2007 that men and women from the 31st Fighter Wing out of Aviano AB have conducted this type of training with the Bulgarians. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Staff Sgt. David Ambrusko, 31st Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels service controller, refuels an F-16 after landing at Graf Ignatievo Air Force Base April 17, 2012. Graf Ignatievo is now host to more than two dozen F-16 Fighting Falcons and more than 500 U.S. Air Force personnel in support of Thracian Star 2012, a month-long joint training exercise focused on building partnerships and increasing interoperability with the Bulgarian pilots, maintainers, joint terminal air controllers, firefighters and security forces Airmen. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Tech. Sgt. Brent Watkins, Airman Gage Boardingham and Airman 1st Class Corey Loesch, 31st Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters, test a barrier engagement on an F-16 after landing at Graf Ignatievo Air Force Base April 17, 2012. Graf Ignatievo is now host to more than two dozen F-16 Fighting Falcons and more than 500 U.S. Air Force personnel in support of Thracian Star 2012, a month-long joint training exercise focused on building partnerships and increasing interoperability with the Bulgarian pilots, maintainers, joint terminal air controllers, firefighters and security forces Airmen. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • U.S. Air Forces in Europe Command Chief Master Sgt. David Williamson, (left) and Bulgarian air force Sgt. Maj. Rumen Petrov (center) listen to Bulgarian Chief of air forces Maj. Gen. Constantin Veselinov Popov during the first Bulgarian and U.S. non-commissioned officer symposium at the Bulgarian Land Forces headquarters here, April 10-11. More than 40 senior enlisted leaders met to discuss doctrine, strengths and leadership philosophies, which are designed to empower and inspire non-commissioned officers in both nations' corps. The first day of the joint-nation symposium included four discussions and a small-group breakout session. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SOFIA, Bulgaria -- Bulgarian Military Police 1st Sgt. Aleksander Aleksandrov talks with U.S. Navy Fleet Master Chief Petty Officer Roy M. Maddocks Jr., U.S. European Command senior enlisted leader, during the Bulgarian and U.S. NCO symposium at the Bulgarian Land Forces headquarters here April 11. Aleksandrov will become the first sergeant major of the Military Police in July. More than 40 senior enlisted leaders met to discuss doctrine, strengths and leadership philosophies, which are designed to empower and inspire NCOs in both nations' corps. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SOFIA, Bulgaria -- Senior enlisted leaders from Bulgarian and U.S. military forces pose for a group photograph before the final day of the first joint-nation NCO symposium at the Bulgarian Land Forces headquarters here April 11. More than 40 senior enlisted leaders met to discuss doctrine, strengths and leadership philosophies, which are designed to empower and inspire NCOs in both nations' corps. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • A U.S. Army Special Forces Soldier assigned to 1st Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) places his hand upon the memorial dedicated to Master Sgt. Danial ‘Slim’ Adams during a camp dedication ceremony in his honor at Wardak province, Afghanistan held March 25, 2012. Adams was a SF team sergeant assigned to 1-10 SFG (A) when he was killed on Sept. 13, 2011 after insurgents ambushed his element while on patrol in Wardak province. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • A U.S. Army Special Forces Soldier assigned to 1st Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) stands near the memorial dedicated to Master Sgt. Danial ‘Slim’ Adams during a camp dedication ceremony in his honor at Wardak province, Afghanistan held March 25, 2012. Adams was a SF team sergeant assigned to 1-10 SFG (A) when he was killed on Sept. 13, 2011 after insurgents ambushed his element while on patrol in Wardak province. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • James Dehart, director, office for Afghanistan at the U.S. Department of State, listens to Dr. James MacDougall, deputy director of the George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies, during the "Afghanistan and regional Security: Current Trends and Future Challenges" conference March 13-15. Deharth served as one of two keynote speakers for the event. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • The Latvian Minister of Defense recently hosted a NATO planning conference with more than 50 defense and contingency operations planners from NATO, Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia, Poland, U.S. European Command (EUCOM), and U.S. Army, Europe. The conference was to improve the collective defense within NATO and the Baltic Sea Region. These coordination meetings are critical to planning and writing effective defense plans that enable quick response to a variety of potential crises. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NAPLES, Italy (Feb. 24, 2012) - Adm. James Stavridis, Supreme Allied Commander, Europe, and Commander, U.S. European Command, shakes hands with Adm. Samuel J. Locklear III after presenting the NATO Meritorious Service Medal, at today's change of command ceremony on Naval Support Activity Naples. During the ceremony, Adm. Bruce W. Clingan relieved Locklear as Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa and Commander, Allied Joint Forces Command. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NAPLES, Italy (Feb. 24, 2012) - (From left to right) Adm. Bruce W. Clingan, and Adm. Samuel J. Locklear III, Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, and Commander, Allied Joint Forces Command Naples; Adm. James Stavridis, Supreme Allied Commander, Europe, and Commander, U.S. European Command; Adm. Jonathan Greenert, Chief of Naval Operations; and U.S. Army Gen. Carter F. Ham, Commander, U.S. Africa Command, salute during the parading of the colors at today's change of command ceremony on Naval Support Activity Naples. During the ceremony, Clingan relieved Locklear as Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa and Commander, Allied Joint Forces Command. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • U.S. European Command Commander Admiral James G. Stavridis pins the Bronze Star with Valor device on Staff Sgt. Jeffery Musgrave during a Valor Ceremony hosted by U.S. Special Operations Command Europe on Dec. 6, 2011 in Stuttgart, Germany. Musgrave, a U.S. Army Special Forces Soldier assigned to 1st Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne), received the fourth-highest award for gallantry in combat for his heroic actions on May 17, 2010 in Wardak Province, Afghanistan in direct support of Operation Enduring Freedom. He also received the Purple Heart for his actions and wounds received by the enemy. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • From left to right, Silver Star recipients Capt. David Fox, Sgt. McKenna 'Frank' Miller and Staff Sgt. Matthew Gassman stand during a Valor Ceremony hosted by U.S. Special Operations Command Europe on Dec. 6, 2011 in Stuttgart, Germany. The U.S. Army Special Forces Soldiers assigned to 1st Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) received the third-highest award for gallantry in combat for their heroic actions on Dec. 17, 2010 in Kapisa Province, Afghanistan in direct support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Nov. 9, 2011) - Divers prepare to conduct diving operations from the German minehunter FGS Bad Bevensen during a mine countermeasure training scenario as part of Standing NATO Mine Countermeasure Group (SNMCMG) training exercise Ariadne 2011. During the exercise, participating staffs and units from Germany, Greece,Italy, Spain, Turkey and the U.S. trained in mine countermeasure and worked together to enhance the cooperation level and improve mutual training and interoperability among participating units. Conducting training engagements in foreign waters expands each country's mine countermeasure capabilities by presenting unique environmental and geographic areas in which to operate. Ariadne 2011 is an annual SNMCMG training exercise held in the waters off of Patras, Greece. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Nov. 9, 2011) - Divers prepare to conduct diving operations from the German minehunter FGS Bad Bevensen during a mine countermeasure training scenario as part of Standing NATO Mine Countermeasure Group (SNMCMG) training exercise Ariadne 2011. During the exercise, participating staffs and units from Germany, Greece,Italy, Spain, Turkey and the U.S. trained in mine countermeasure and worked together to enhance the cooperation level and improve mutual training and interoperability among participating units. Conducting training engagements in foreign waters expands each country's mine countermeasure capabilities by presenting unique environmental and geographic areas in which to operate. Ariadne 2011 is an annual SNMCMG training exercise held in the waters off of Patras, Greece. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • A Polish soldier allied with U.S. Army Europe's 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, scans for a target during an engagement with opposing forces during Europe's Full-Spectrum Training Environment, Oct 23, 2011. The FSTE was hosted by the Joint Multinational Training Command at Grafenwoehr and Hohenfels Training Areas in Germany. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • German Soldiers complete the push-up portion of the Army Physical Fitness Test July 27, as they prepare to take part in the 2011 Expert Field Medical Badge standardization and testing at Grafenwoehr, Germany. The NATO troops will be joined later this week by nearly 300 U.S. Army and Navy medical personnel, who will vie for the coveted badge from July 31 - August 13. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Christopher Fincham) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • A U.S. Army physician, right, assigned to 1st Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group motivates a Hungarian Special Forces medic as he renders first aid to a simulated casualty as part of the Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) course held in Udbina, Croatia. U.S. Special Operations Command Europe (SOCEUR) developed and conducted the TCCC Train-the-Trainer course to enhance the SOF capability and interoperability of SOF medics from eight NATO and partner nations, but most importantly, to incorporate one recognized standard for managing trauma on the battlefield. (U.S. Army photo by Master Sgt. Donald Sparks) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • A team of multinational Special Operations Forces medics from Hungary, Croatia and Ukraine hurries evacuates simulated casualties to a Croatian Mi-17 helicopter during a Field Training Exercise as part of the Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) course held in Udbina, Croatia. U.S. Special Operations Command Europe (SOCEUR) developed and conducted the TCCC Train-the-Trainer course to enhance the SOF capability and interoperability of SOF medics from eight NATO and partner nations, but most importantly, to incorporate one recognized standard for managing trauma on the battlefield. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • A team of multinational Special Operations Forces medics from Hungary, Croatia and Ukraine hurries evacuates a simulated casualty to a Croatian Mi-17 helicopter during a Field Training Exercise as part of the Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) course held in Udbina, Croatia. U.S. Special Operations Command Europe (SOCEUR) developed and conducted the TCCC Train-the-Trainer course to enhance the SOF capability and interoperability of SOF medics from eight NATO and partner nations, but most importantly, to incorporate one recognized standard for managing trauma on the battlefield. (U.S. Army photo by Master Sgt. Donald Sparks, SOCEUR Public Affairs Officer â? photo approved for public release by Master Sgt. Donald Sparks, SOCEUR PAO). Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • A team of multinational Special Operations Forces medics from Hungary, Croatia and Ukraine hurries across an open field to take a simulated casualty to an awaiting aircraft during a Field Training Exercise as part of the Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) course held in Udbina, Croatia. U.S. Special Operations Command Europe (SOCEUR) developed and conducted the TCCC Train-the-Trainer course to enhance the SOF capability and interoperability of SOF medics from eight NATO and partner nations, but most importantly, to incorporate one recognized standard for managing trauma on the battlefield. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • KEFLAVIK, Iceland -- A Eurofighter Typhoon from the Italian Air Force prepares for takeoff during the 2011 Northern Viking exercise here June 10. Northern Viking tests the capabilities of Iceland and the country's NATO allies, as well as increase the readiness of the forces involved and their interoperability. The Reserve 459th Air Refueling Wing, Joint Base Andrews, Md., participated in this year's exercise along with other active-duty and Air National Guard units. (U.S. Air Force photo released/Senior Airman Ryan Roth) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • KEFLAVIK, Iceland -- Maj. Derck Mullin, 756th Air Refueling Squadron, adjusts the controls on an altitude warning system before preparing to refuel NATO aircraft during the 2011 Northern Viking exercise here June 9. Northern Viking tests the capabilities of Iceland and the country's NATO allies, as well as "increase the readiness of the forces involved and their interoperability." The Reserve 459th Air Refueling Wing, Joint Base Andrews, Md., participated in this year's exercise along with other active-duty and Air National Guard units. (U.S. Air Force photo released/Tech. Sgt. Steve Lewis) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • KEFLAVIK, Iceland -- Staff Sgt. Dana Fernkas, 756th Air Refueling Squadron, refuels an F-16 from the 115th Fighter Wing, Wisconsin Air National Guard, during the 2011 Northern Viking exercise here June 7. Northern Viking tests the capabilities of Iceland and the country's NATO allies, as well as increase the readiness of the forces involved and their interoperability. The Reserve 459th Air Refueling Wing, Joint Base Andrews, Md., participated in this year's exercise along with other total force Air Force contigents. (U.S. Air Force photo released/Tech. Sgt. Steve Lewis) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • KEFLAVIK, Iceland -- Staff Sgt. Dana Fernkas, 756th Air Refueling Squadron, refuels a Royal Norwegian Air Force F-16 during the 2011 Northern Viking exercise here June 7. Northern Viking tests the capabilities of Iceland and the country's NATO allies, as well as increase the readiness of the forces involved and their interoperability. The Reserve 459th Air Refueling Wing, Joint Base Andrews, Md., participated in this year's exercise along with other Air Force active-duty and Air National Guard wings. (U.S. Air Force photo released/Tech. Sgt. Steve Lewis) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • ODESSA, Ukraine (June 10, 2011) Lt. Col. Stephen Griffith (left), Ukrainian Lt. j.g. Eugene Adamenko (Center), and Ukrainian Lt. Col. Volodimir Belskiy (right) discuss training plans for exercise Sea Breeze 2011. Air, land and naval forces from Azerbaijan, Algeria, Belgium, Denmark, Georgia, Germany, Macedonia, Moldova, Sweden, Turkey, Ukraine, the United Kingdom and the United States are participating in Sea Breeze, the largest multinational maritime exercise this year in the Black Sea, June 6-18, and is co-hosted by the Ukrainian and U.S. Navies. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Stephen Oleksiak) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SOUDA BAY, Crete (May 27, 2011) Greek Special Forces Ensign Alexander Tsaltas, right, an instructor at the NATO Maritime Interdiction Operational Training Center (NMIOTC), demonstrates to U.S. Marine Corps Private First Class Nicholas Braman from Rota, Spain, how to perform a proper takedown on a uncooperative member of a suspect vessel's crew during a Phoenix Express 2011 (PE-11) defense tactics exercise in Souda Bay, Crete. A three-week exercise divided into two phases of training, PE-11 is designed to enhance regional maritime partnerships among the 13 participating nations in their efforts to deter illicit trafficking at sea. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SOUDA BAY, Crete (May 26, 2011) -- Lt. j.g. Jim Carles, boarding officer for the USS Robert G. Bradley (FFG 49) visit, board, search and seizure team advances on the target during small arms training that is designed to sharpen essential skills used in conducting maritime interdiction operations (MIO) against suspect vessels during training at the NATO MIO Training Center in Souda Bay, Crete, May 26, 2011, as part of exercise Phoenix Express 2011 (PE-11). A three-week evolution divided into two phases of training, PE-11 is designed to enhance regional maritime partnerships among the 13 participating nations in their efforts to deter illicit trafficking at sea. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SIGONELLA, Sicily (May 11, 2011) - A watercolor painting of a MV-22 Osprey painted by Cmdr. Monica Allen, a Navy combat artist specializing in watercolor, is displayed in her workspace while deployed to Naval Air Station Sigonella. Allen was tasked by Commander, U.S. 6th Fleet to create painted watercolor images that depict everyday support between NATO coalition members as a part of the NATO-led Operation Unified Protector. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SIGONELLA, Sicily (May 11, 2011) - Cmdr. Monica Allen, a Navy combat artist specializing in watercolor, works on a new painting while deployed to Naval Air Station Sigonella. Allen was tasked by Commander, U.S. 6th Fleet to create painted watercolor images that depict everyday support between NATO coalition members as a part of the NATO-led Operation Unified Protector. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Feb. 17, 2011) - Greek navy submarine HS Protefs is "forced" to surface off the coast of Sicily by a combination of NATO surface and air assets as part of Exercise Proud Manta. The event was observed by journalists embarked aboard Italian navy ship ITS Etna for a media availability to mark the end of the 14-day exercise. Proud Manta is designed to provide operational training in air, surface, and subsurface cooperation and coordination in anti-submarine warfare operations for potential NATO response force roles and missions.(Italian navy Photo/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Feb. 17, 2011) - Greek navy submarine HS Protefs is "forced" to surface off the coast of Sicily by a combination of NATO surface and air assets as part of Exercise Proud Manta. The event was observed by journalists embarked aboard Italian navy ship ITS Etna for a media availability to mark the end of the 14-day exercise. Proud Manta is designed to provide operational training in air, surface, and subsurface cooperation and coordination in anti-submarine warfare operations for potential NATO response force roles and missions.(Italian navy Photo/Released) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Soldiers and their families partake in the post-ceremony reception. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • The families of the soldiers were especially happy to have their heroes back home. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Ambassador Reeker shakes hands with soldiers along with LTG Stojanovski and Lt Col Kaiser. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • The soldiers await the awarding of medals for their service in Afghanistan. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • A Croatian Air Force Mi-17 helicopter pilot monitors his flight instruments while conducting multi-ship formation operations at night while using night vision goggles as part of a training initiative coordinated by U.S. Special Operations Command Europe to develop enhanced rotary wing capabilities within Europe in support of both special operations and NATO response force missions. Training opportunities, identified as a result of annual Operations, Activities and Actions Conferences, allow U.S. Embassy country team members and SOF force providers to focus on future engagements throughout the European Command area of responsibility. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • A Croatian Air Force crew chief member looks out the door and observes a Mi-17 helicopter conducting multi-ship formation operations at night while using night vision goggles as part of a training initiative coordinated by U.S. Special Operations Command Europe to develop enhanced rotary wing capabilities within Europe in support of both special operations and NATO response force missions. Training opportunities, identified as a result of annual Operations, Activities and Actions Conferences, allow U.S. Embassy country team members and SOF force providers to focus on future engagements throughout the European Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Army photo by Master Sgt. Donald Sparks - approved for release by MAJ James Gregory, SOCEUR PAO) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...