Videos tagged with "partnership"

  • Kansas NG partners with Armenia for demining

    September 20, 2012

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    YEREVAN, Armenia - (Sept. 20, 2012) Sgt. 1st Class Travis Eichhorn, a Pittsburg, Kansas native, gives an update on today's training with humanitarian demining soldiers in Armenia. Kansas National Guardsmen and the HDTC representative are instructing Armenian peacekeepers and engineer battalions on international demining standards as part of the Humanitarian Mine Action program and will assist the Armenian government in developing a national standard operating procedure for demining.
  • Kansas NG partners with Armenia for demining

    September 19, 2012

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    YEREVAN, Armenia - (Sept. 19, 2012) Kansas National Guard Capt. Michael Liotta takes viewers to some on site demining classes with the Armenian engineering and demining battalions. Kansas and Armenia have a long partnership stretching back to Senator Bob Dole being nursed backed to health in World War II by an Armenian doctor and calling for the U.S. to be the first to recognize Armenia’s independence.
  • Jackal Stone 12 Training Demonstration

    September 18, 2012

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    President Ivo Josipovic of Croatia and SOCEUR commander visit Udbina Airbase during Jackal Stone 12 to view the joint special operations training demonstration.
  • Ceremony Marks Opening of multinational exercise Combined Endeavor 2012

    September 14, 2012

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    International agencies and partner nations mark the beginning of the multinational computer and communications exercise Combined Endeavor 2012 Sept 6. Air Force Tech Sgt. Esteban Esquivel reports from Grafenwoehr, Germany.
  • C-17 Pilot at the Berlin Air Show

    September 11, 2012

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    Capt. Amanda Gierhart, C-17 pilot from the 315th Airlift Wing, based at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., is at the Berlin Air Show in Germany Sept. 11-16 representing the U.S. military in the Department of Defense corral.
  • U.S. military support at the Berlin Air Show 2012

    September 11, 2012

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    BERLIN - About 60 U.S. military personnel are in Berlin, Germany, Sept. 11-16 for the Berlin Air Show, a major international air and trade show attracting more than 200,000 visitors.
  • Enlisted Seminar gathers NCOs from across region

    September 11, 2012

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    GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN, Germany - Senior Enlisted Personnel from across the region have gathered at the DoD's George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies here to discuss their profession and share ideas on current topics as well as the future. Jason Tudor reports.
  • Gearing up for the Berlin Air Show

    September 10, 2012

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    Maj Gen Mark Schissler, U.S. European Command's director of Policy, Strategy, Partnering and Capabilities, discusses the importance of the Berlin Air Show at the ambassador's reception Sept. 10, 2012. This year's Berlin Air Show runs Sept. 11-16 and features multiple U.S. military aircraft from both the Army and the Air Force.
  • Edinburgh Military Tattoo

    August 29, 2012

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    The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in Scotland is one event every band strives to attend. TSgt Lance Daigle follows U.S. Naval Forces Europe Band for their first time appearance.
  • Communication in a joint environment

    August 16, 2012

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    U.S. and Spanish Marines at Naval Station Rota ended a week-long anti-terrorism exercise meant to strengthen communication skills in a combat environment. Petty Officer Johnny Suits shows us how Marines improved foreign relations with their host nation allies.
  • Wounded Warriors come together to heal

    August 10, 2012

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    There's a misconception that injuries downrange mean the end of a military career, but that couldn't be further from the truth. SGT Austin Majors reports from the 2012 Soldier Ride where wounded Warriors from across Europe are healing together.
  • Preparing for the future

    August 10, 2012

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    The U.S. military has partnered with the city of Heidelberg for over 60 years. SSG Jarrett Simpkins tells us how the community is preparing for the future.
  • ROTC cadets lend a hand in the Ukraine

    August 4, 2012

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    Future leaders learn to work in a joint environment in Ukraine while finding time to do some community service. SGT Abigail Waldrop learns about a new program that gives ROTC cadets a chance to see the world.
  • Exercise Sea Breeze strengthens military bonds

    August 1, 2012

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    During Exercise Sea Breeze, more than 16 countries work together to strengthen military bonds and build long lasting partnerships. SSgt Joshua Peargin takes us to Odessa, Ukraine where this multifaceted exercise takes place.
  • European military leaders meet in Germany

    August 1, 2012

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    CFLCC, or the "Combined Forces Land Component Commanders Seminar," is required learning for Senior Officers in the U.S. Army. Anne Bowman says US Army Europe recently requested and received approval from the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to conduct this seminar for the first time in Europe for a coalition audience.
  • Incirlik Air Base welcomes Turkish counterparts

    August 1, 2012

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    Members of the Turkish air force based in Ankara visited Incirlik Air Base recently. SrA Stephanie Berg reports from the 728th Air Mobility Squadron and explains why they were given a tour.
  • Enjoying the Navy band

    July 24, 2012

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    During exercise Sea Breeze in Ukraine all those taking part had a chance to unwind and enjoy...and share a little musical culture with the locals. SSgt Joshua Peargin takes us to downtown Odessa for the story.
  • French National Day

    July 24, 2012

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    With the 4th of July long behind us coalition military members in Southwest Asia found another reason to celebrate along with one of our oldest partners. MSgt Ryan Kruse has the story.
  • FRUKUS

    July 23, 2012

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    Naval exercise FRUKUS is named after the four nations taking part: France, Russia, the United Kidom and the U.S. SSgt Nathan Parry went aboard the USS Normandy to see what sets this exercise apart from others.
  • Bonjour, Ciao, and Hallo

    July 18, 2012

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    We have many partners in the war on terror. SGT Matthew O’Neill shows us how the NATO Rapid Deployment Corps, Italy, brought people from many of these nations together for a day of cultural displays and fun.
  • Slovenian Officers

    July 18, 2012

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    Exercise Adriatic Strike in Slovenia - this training gives U.S. Joint Terminal Attack Controllers the chance to work directly with the militaries of other partner nations. SSgt Nathan Parry followed a Slovenian Lieutenant as he learned from the experience.
  • F:A-18 Super Hornet at Farnborough International Airshow 2012

    July 15, 2012

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    The U.S. Navy's F/A-18 Super Hornet performs at the Farnborough International Airshow July 14, 2012, in Farnborough England. About 90 U.S. military personnel were at the show July 9-15 to represent the Department of Defense with aircraft from the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps.
  • Department of Defense corral at the Farnborough International Airshow

    July 15, 2012

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    About 90 service members from the Air Force, Army, Navy and Marine Corps took part in the Farnborough International Airshow in Farnborough, England, July 9-15, 2012. Here are some of the pilots and crew members who were on the ground for the show.
  • In the Ranks of an Ally

    July 15, 2012

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    U.S. Air Force Maj. James Gingras, French Air Force Academy exchange officer, lined up his cadets for review before marching them down the Champs de Elysee for the 2012, 14th of July parade in Paris.
  • Raising Old Glory

    July 11, 2012

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    Once a year, the Spanish government allows U.S. forces to fly the American flag on Naval Station Rota, Spain...the 4th of July. We bring you this report from the ceremony.
  • Saying goodbye

    July 9, 2012

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    The USAFE band performed at the International Music Festival in Poland where they teamed up with the Polish Air Force Band to make some beautiful music. Story by SSgt Joshua Peargin
  • Saber Strike 12 wraps up

    June 27, 2012

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    As Saber Strike 12 draws to a close, SFC Adam Shaw takes a moment to reflect on what the exercise means for the participating militaries, the troops, and the world.
  • Keeping the operation moving

    June 27, 2012

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    For any exercise, there is a command post to keep things moving. For Saber Strike 12, it's no different. SSG Tim Chatlos takes us inside.
  • Cavalry troops train to be ready for any situation

    June 27, 2012

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    From the vehicle to the ground, the 2nd Cavalry Regiment trains for it all. SGT Carl Greenwell tells us a little about what they were training on at Exercise Saber Strike 12.
  • Immediate Response

    June 27, 2012

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    For 20 years, nations in southeastern Europe have been working to heal the wounds from the fall of Yugoslavia. SSgt John Archiquette takes us to Croatia, where the Immediate Response exercise is bringing these partners together with their Army counterparts to build friendship and trust as well as hone their combat skills.
  • Estonians amazed by Air Force aircraft

    June 15, 2012

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    At a new air base in Estonia, they welcomed foreign attack planes and aerial refuelers. Many got the chance to see something they've never seen before. A1C Michael Mason takes us there.
  • Marines share tactics with international partners

    June 15, 2012

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    Marines are never ones to shy away from combat. SSgt Alex Farver introduces us to a group of Marines sharing more than their tactics with international partners.
  • Celebrating 101 years of the Turkish air force

    June 15, 2012

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    The Turkish air force put on an air show to celebrate its 101st anniversary. A1C Kristi MacDonald reports from the Incirlik Air Base flightline where visitors got a behind the scenes look at Turkey's air force
  • Saber Strike 2012

    June 15, 2012

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    Service members from all over the world have gathered for Saber Strike 2012 in Latvia. SSgt Alex Farver has coverage from the opening ceremony.
  • Immediate Response 2012: A look at week one

    June 8, 2012

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    Footage taken during the first week of Immediate Response 2012 (IR12) training event held in Slunj, Croatia from May 26 thru June 10, 2012. IR12 is a multinational tactical field training exercise that will involve more than 700 personnel primarily from the U.S. Army Europe's 2nd Cavalry Regiment and Croatian armed forces, with contingents from Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro and Slovenia. Macedonia and Serbia will send observers to the exercise.
  • Immediate Response 2012: So Pharr, So Good

    June 8, 2012

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    Pvt. Jacob Pharr with the with the 1st Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment distinguishes himself during training at Immediate Response 2012. Immediate Response 12 is a multinational tactical field exercise that involves more than 700 personnel from the U.S. Army Europe's 2nd Cavalry Regiment and Croatian land forces, with elements from Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro, and Slovenia. Macedonia and Serbia have brought observers.
  • Immediate Response 2012: Slovenian Troops In A Fire Fight

    June 8, 2012

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    Pvt. Tonya Breznik of the Slovenian Armed Forces talks about the training going on during Immediate Response 2012 and how it relates to here experience serving in Afghanistan in support of the International Security Assistance Force there. Immediate Response 12 is a multinational tactical field exercise that involves more than 700 personnel from the U.S. Army Europe's 2nd Cavalry Regiment and Croatian land forces, with elements from Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro, and Slovenia. Macedonia and Serbia have brought observers.
  • Common language

    June 8, 2012

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    Communications is key to a successful mission, but it becomes challenging when working with people from different nations who speak an unfamiliar language. A1C Daniel Asselta shows us how one unit pulls together through a common language.
  • Proud partnership

    June 8, 2012

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    The partnership between the United States and the Czech Republic has endured for years. Both countries honor the past and work together towards the future. Benjamin Griffin has the story.
  • Proud partnership

    June 8, 2012

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    The partnership between the United States and the Czech Republic has endured for years. Both countries honor the past and work together towards the future. Benjamin Griffin has the story.
  • Common language

    June 8, 2012

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    Communications is key to a successful mission, but it becomes challenging when working with people from different nations who speak an unfamiliar language. A1C Daniel Asselta shows us how one unit pulls together through a common language.
  • Thousands gather at D-Day commemorations for Sainte-Mère-Eglise fireworks

    June 3, 2012

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    SAINTE-MÈRE-ÉGLISE, France -- As American service members prepare for events to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day landing, there are many opportunities to better understand the legacy of valor that stems from the hedgerows and beaches of Normandy. Hundreds of spectators turned out for fireworks in the town's main square on Saturday, June 3. A replica of Pvt. John Steele hangs by a parachute from the tower. Some of the fiercest fighting of the D-Day invasion of the invasion took place nearby.
  • U.S. military paratroopers jump near La Fiere Bridge

    June 3, 2012

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    U.S., German, French, Dutch and British troops commemorate the 68th anniversary of D-Day during the events held in Sainte-Mere-Eglise, France, June 3, 2012.
  • D-Day 2012 from a paratroopers perspective

    June 3, 2012

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    See U.S. paratroopers jump from a C-130J at the La Fiere drop zone near Sainte-Mere-Eglise, France, June 3, 2012, to honor the 68th anniversary of D-Day. Paratroopers from France, Germany, the Netherlands and the U.K. also participated in the jump.
  • Shared Resilience: Mass Casualty Exercise

    June 1, 2012

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    43 international students enrolled in the Critical Lifesaving Skills for First Responders Course participate in a mass casualty exercise to demonstrate the skills they have learned. The course is part of the Shared Resilience 2012 exercise in Bosnia-Herzegovina. Produced by Air Force Staff Sgt. Michael Davis. Includes soundbites from Maj. Courtney Finkbeiner, instructor - Critical Life Saving Skills for First Responders Course.
  • Building Tents and Partnerships

    May 31, 2012

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    U.S. Airmen from the 48th Medical Group at RAF Lakenheath working together with Bosnia-Herzegovina military members to build up a medical tent during exercise Shared Resilience 2012.
  • The battle of Belleau Wood

    May 30, 2012

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    It was during WWI that the U.S. Marines put a their “stamp” on history. The battle of Belleau Wood, France was a costly one for the Marines. SGT Abigail Waldrop takes us to hallowed grounds for the Marine Corps with this story.
  • Finally visiting Dad

    May 30, 2012

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    Thousands of people visit the Luxembourg American Cemetery every year. SrA Evan Mills takes us to the cemetery to meet one woman who’s visiting for a very personal reason.
  • Project partnership

    May 30, 2012

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    When U.S. Airmen and Italian Soldiers join up for this 12-year tradition it’s always about the elements Mother Nature throws at them. SGT Jenn Casanova has the story.
  • Small arms training

    May 30, 2012

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    Service members go through small arms training in Souda Bay, Crete, in preparation for Phoenix Express. Seaman Brent Pyfrom brings us the story.
  • Crew control

    May 30, 2012

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    When boarding possible enemy ships during hostile situations, there is always the possibility of crew members carrying weapons. The U.S. military partnered with other NATO nations to improve on their crew control tactics. Seaman Adam Brock has the story.
  • USACE Hosts NATO Troops for Base Camp Course

    May 29, 2012

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    More than 50 students from Germany, USA, the Netherlands, Belgium, Italy and Greece attended the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Base Camp Development Planning Course at the Wiesbaden Entertainment Center in Germany, May 15-18. The course is designed to teach planning, location selection, land use, facility requirements development, general site planning, design guide and programming, maintaining, and clean up and closing of a base camp. In addition to base camp information, the course gave basic information about refugee camps.
  • Bag Pipes at Somme American Cemetery

    May 28, 2012

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    American Soldiers served in the Somme sector of the frontlines in France during World War I, alongside British, Canadian, Australian, Belgian and French forces. The Somme American Military Cemetery, near Bony, France, is the final resting place for more than 1,800 U.S. Soldiers. On May 27, 2012, troops from U.S. European Command, to include keynote speak Rear Admiral John Messerschmidt, U.S. Army Soldiers from the 5th Signal Theater Strategic Command and the Shape International Band, took part in a Memorial Day ceremony.
  • European Tanker Symposium

    May 18, 2012

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    NATO forces must work together during global military conflicts and seamless integration isn’t possible without training and an exchange of ideas. Enter the European Tanker Symposium; where members of the Royal Air Force as well as Italian, French, and Belgian air forces talk shop to increase NATO’s Air Power. SSgt Lance Daigle reports.
  • Maritime partnership

    May 17, 2012

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    Nobody performs combat on the sea better than the Marines. Seaman Brent Pyfrom reports from Souda Bay, Crete, on how the Greek service members benefit from this kind of training with the United States.
  • Precious cargo

    May 17, 2012

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    Shoving a helicopter into the belly of a C-17 Globemaster is not an easy task, especially when the helo belongs to a partner nation. SSgt Lana Mills takes us to Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, for the details.
  • Keeping jets in the air

    May 15, 2012

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    Bulgarian and American pilots are honing their skills at Exercise Thracian Star. Before they can take to the sky, there’s some prep work on the ground that needs to be done. Robert Sekula has more.
  • The ability to communicate

    May 14, 2012

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    Exercise Thracian Star allows the U.S. and Bulgarian Air Forces to train together. But before pilots can take to the skies the communication between the two nations needs to be locked in tight.
  • Serving as Ambassadors

    May 9, 2012

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    The joint training exercise Thracian Star, in Bulgaria, provides more than an opportunity for bilateral Air Force training. Robert Sekula explains.
  • President Obama Speaks on Ending the War in Afghanistan

    May 2, 2012

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    President Obama addresses the nation from Afghanistan after signing a historic agreement between the United States and Afghanistan that defines a new kind of relationship between our countries -- a future in which Afghans are responsible for the security of their nation, we build an equal partnership between two sovereign states, and a future in which the war ends, and a new chapter begins.
  • Training allied nurses for deployment

    April 13, 2012

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    NATO allies often train together to strengthen their skills and enhance our ability to work side by side. A1C Shane Mitchell tells us about a class in Landstuhl, Germany, that helps prepare Belgian nurses to be ready for any emergency situation.
  • Navy aviators share skills with Italian air force academy cadets

    April 10, 2012

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    We head to Naples, Italy, where members of the Air Force are sharing their skills and experience with their counterparts from the Italian air force academy.
  • Hit the deck

    April 10, 2012

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    Getting the mission done is easier with help from our partner nations. A1C Erin Mills takes us to RAF Lakenheath in the United Kingdom where U.S. helicopter pilots and members of the Royal Navy teamed up to take on one of the most difficult kinds of landings.
  • Agile Spirit 2012

    April 5, 2012

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    Service members have a knack for overcoming and adapting. SSgt Nathan Parry tells us how 250 Marines handled training Georgian Soldiers during exercise "Agile Spirit 2012". It meant overcoming the language barrier and a few snags courtesy of "Mother Nature."
  • Harbor Protection

    March 29, 2012

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    This isn’t your kid’s video game! SGT Tony Brazier takes us to the NATO Undersea Research Center in La Spezia, Italy, where gaming systems, and their consequences, are taken very seriously.
  • The way ahead

    March 8, 2012

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    At a conference at Ramstein Air Base, U.S. military leaders and their international counterparts meet to discuss how new plans by the Secretary of Defense will affect the troops stationed in Europe. SSgt Tiffany Rankins has the story.
  • Opening Ceremony for Renovated School in Ukraine

    March 2, 2012

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    PEREVALSK, Ukraine - Ukrainian children dance to American and Ukrainian music during a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Perevalsk Boarding School for Orphans and Children with Genetic Disabilities Feb. 24. This project was selected to improve U.S. - Ukrainian relationships by partnering together in an area where there has been little U.S. presence in the past.
  • Special Operations troops bridge language barriers

    February 28, 2012

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    It may be a challenge, but communicating in the same language, when it comes to military tactics, is the key to any NATO mission. SGT Joshua Blair takes us to SHAPE, Belgium, to meet the troops at the tip of the spear.
  • Reserve Airmen train on fuel system

    February 23, 2012

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    Today more than ever it is important service members are able to work seamlessly with other nations, services and service components. SSgt Will Bracy gives one example of integration in a training environment at Aviano Air Base that prepares airmen to use equipment downrange.
  • Discussing the necessity of joint training in Europe

    February 9, 2012

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    SSgt John Archiquette has this story form the Munich Security Conference. Two leaders at the event recognize the necessity of joint training in Europe.
  • The annual Munich Security Conference

    February 3, 2012

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    Over the past decade, the Munich Security Conference has brought in defense leaders from around the globe to discuss the latest security issues and challenges affecting today’s world. The conference kicks off today. AFN’s Gary Bautell will be talking to senior defense officials from several nations and gives us a quick look at what we can expect.
  • The USAFE Band traveled all the way to Vienna, Austria, to provide some entertainment at a very unique venue.

    February 1, 2012

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    The USAFE Band traveled all the way to Vienna, Austria, to provide some entertainment at a very unique venue...the International Officer’s Ball. SSgt Nathan Parry heard the band building partnerships one note at a time.
  • U.S. EUCOM Chaplain (Col.) Brian Van Sickle speaks to Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina local media.

    February 1, 2012

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    U.S. EUCOM Chaplain (Col.) Brian Van Sickle speaks to Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina local media about the mission of the International Military Chiefs of Chaplains conference this year.
  • A different mission for the 40th Engineer Battalion

    January 18, 2012

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    The Northern border of Afghanistan is a vital supply route for ISAF forces. It’s also an important source of revenue for the Afghan government. Petty Officer Brandon Shelander tells us how Alpha Company of the 40th Engineer Battalion, based in Baumholder, Germany, protects the Afghan border crossing by building relationships and a combat outpost.
  • International Combatives

    December 19, 2011

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    While fighting an enemy military force has become very high-tech, troops never know when they'lll find themselves in a situation where the fight will go hand-to-hand. Airmen of the Belgian Air Component came to Sembach, Germany, to train at Regional Training Center Creek Defender with U.S. troops.
  • Intelligence Soldiers work with German troops to "clear" city

    December 15, 2011

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    In Hamelburg, Germany, U.S. troops teamed up with their German counterparts to sharpen their skills by clearing an entire town.
  • Soldier honored by German government for gallantry

    December 15, 2011

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    In the United States military, heroes aren’t hard to come by. When a Soldier receives as high an award as the Medal of Honor from another country, his peers know he must have done something uniquely extraordinary.
  • Combined Endeavor 2011 Exercise

    December 8, 2011

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    Combined Endeavor 2011 is the world's largest communications interoperability exercise, preparing international forces' command, control, communications and computer systems for multinational operations. Hosted by USEUCOM, this year's exercise has made great strides in moving from functional testing towards operational testing.
  • Cyber Endeavor 2011

    December 8, 2011

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    Cyber Endeavor is the United States European Command's paramount cyber security collaboration, familiarization and engagement program designed to strengthen partner nation cyber defense capacities through seminars, events and exercise support. Cyber Endeavor builds cyber defense partnerships with NATO, partner nations, academia and industry. Its purpose is to improve force readiness for deployment in support of exercises, multinational crisis response and future missions.
  • Cooperation between partner nations

    November 28, 2011

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    Training with other nations for war means working out the logistics between countries as well. Sharpening these logistical skills between partner nations is tricky business. SSgt John Archiquette takes us to Kiev, Ukraine, where logistics officers are taking this training to the next level.
  • U.S. & Sweden Join Forces

    November 28, 2011

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    Training exercises that require cooperation with service members from other countries can come with language and cultural barriers. SrA Amanda Wowk reports from the United Kingdom where U.S. and Swedish troops are teaming up to stay ready for whatever comes their way.
  • Kaiserslautern International Night

    November 22, 2011

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    Service members abroad don’t just live in their community, they eventually become a part of it. A1C Shane Mitchell explains why this is so true through a celebration of diversity in Kaiserslautern, Germany.
  • Sgt. Jenie Fisher meets a team of maintainers whose mission is the backbone of the exercise.

    September 21, 2011

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    Jackal Stone 2011, a multi-national special operations exercise continues in Romania, Bulgaria and Ukraine. While this is an opportunity for special operations forces to work together with partner nations, it’s also an opportunity to highlight the vital support making missions in theater a success. Sgt. Jenie Fisher meets a team of maintainers whose mission is the backbone of the exercise.
  • V-I-P who says the exercise helps partner nations solidify relationships and rise to meet new challenges.

    September 19, 2011

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    As Jackal Stone 2011, A multi-national special operations exercise, continues in Romania, Bulgaria and Ukraine the U.S. troops working in Romania get a visit from their leadership. Sgt Jenie Fisher catches up with the V-I-P who says the exercise helps partner nations solidify relationships and rise to meet new challenges.
  • Interview With Dan Regelbrugge

    December 29, 2010

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    The Defense Language Institute recently assigned a detachment to the Stuttgart military community, including EUCOM. Here, Cathy Gramling talks with Dan Regelbrugge about why the detachment is here, what they're doing, and what is in the future for DLI and EUCOM.
  • The current political environment in Turkey

    December 21, 2010

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    Dr. Soner Cagaptay, Senior Fellow and Director of the Turkish Research Program at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy was a guest speaker for the EUCOM Forum for International Affairs Speaker Series Dec. 15. His lecture addressed the current political environment in Turkey and explored Turkey's role in global politics and relationship to NATO. Tim Cooke, Academic Outreach Coordinator for EUCOM's Interagency Directorate, asks him a few questions about Turkey in the video below.
  • US Troops train Macedonian soldiers

    March 30, 2010

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    U.S. troops are training soldiers from the Republic of Macedonia. See what U.S. military police are doing to help Macedonian troops.
  • Military Policemen train Macedonians

    March 17, 2010

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    American service members are not the only ones training for a deployment to Afghanistan. In Macedonia, Army Spc. Jason Nolte shows us how American and Macedonian troops are "aiming" to teach each other valuable lessons.
  • Latvian Army and US National Guard train in Germany

    March 5, 2010

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    One of the ways the U.S. military is building the Afghan Army is through Observer Mentor Liaison Teams, or OMLETS. At the Joint Multinational Training Center in Hohenfels, Germany, the Latvian Army and the Michigan National Guard are training together and building bonds.
  • Airmen in the Republic of Georgia

    February 17, 2010

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    Phone lines, Internet access, and video teleconferencing are all capabilities the military uses to keep their edge. SSgt Trevor Pedro takes us to the Republic of Georgia where Airmen are making sure those functions are available.
  • Joint Training for Afghanistan in the UK

    January 21, 2010

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    When training for an upcoming deployment, making it as realistic as possible increases the training value. SrA Nick McNaughton takes us to a British training area in the Untied Kingdom where no detail is overlooked.
  • US, Bulgarian Paratrooper Training

    January 7, 2010

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    The year 2009 marked the 20th anniversary of the collapse of communism in central and eastern Europe. Today, former enemies are close friends as the United States military works hand-in-hand with former Warsaw pact members; that close relationship can make for some interesting missions.
  • US, Hungarian troops train

    December 3, 2009

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    U.S. forces are constantly building partnerships with other nations. SSgt Trevor Pedro takes us to Hungary where Airmen and working hard to build relationships and streamline a unit at the same time.
  • Joint Training in the Republic of Georgia

    November 25, 2009

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    The Republic of Georgia will deploy four battalions to Afghanistan over the next two years to service along side Marines. The Marines are preparing Georgian forces for deployment under the Georgian Deployment Program.
  • Company level Ops during IR10

    November 23, 2009

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    U.S. and Georgian forces are working side by side during a close-quarters training exercise Immediate Response 2010.
  • US and Georgian Soldiers train together

    November 12, 2009

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    In the Republic of Georgia, trainers from the Joint Multi-National Readiness Center and troops form the Georgian military are working side by side. All of this is in an effort to improve training and the relations between both forces as they prepare to deploy to Afghanistan. SGT Jonathan Pruett has more.
  • Immediate Response 10

    November 2, 2009

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    It's opening day for Immediate Response 10, a joint exercise between U.S. and Georgian forces.
  • Joint US, Bulgarian training

    November 2, 2009

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    U.S. and Bulgarian troops are learning life-saving skills together at the Novo Selo Training Area in Bulgaria.
  • A 10s from Spangdahlem in Romania

    November 2, 2009

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    Romanian and American troops are training together with one of our military's foremost ground assault planes.
  • Exercise Jackal Stone 2009

    September 23, 2009

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    CROATIA -- The scenario: a terrorist organization abducts two international diplomats as they're vacationing in Croatia. The terrorists then demand a 1 million Euro ransom to get the diplomats back unharmed. This may just be a training exercise, but as SSG James Allen shows us, soldiers have to be ready for any and every type of situation.
  • Combined Endeavor 09

    September 17, 2009

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    For the first time, the EUCOM sponsored communications exercise Combined Endeavor has moved out of Germany and into Bosnia. SSgt Jason David in is Banja Luka with this report.