Interagency Integration
Taking a "whole of society" approach, EUCOM addresses its regional and global issues by integrating:
- Academia
- Non-government organizations
- International organizations, and
- The private sector
Ready Forces
EUCOM's mission is to maintain Ready Forces to conduct a full range of operations. Ready Forces are also involved in peace operations throughout the region. Alongside other NATO troops, they help maintain a safe, secure environment.International Cooperation
EUCOM works with partner nations to address regional issues and keep the peace in Europe and parts of the Middle East and Eurasia.Helping People
EUCOM humanitarian assistance and disaster relief supports regional security cooperation.From the Bridge
ADM Stavridis' thoughts on Europe, partnerships and more.Commander's Reading List
Titles recommended by ADM StavridisPatriots to Turkey
Full coverage of EUCOM's support to the NATO mission.Articles
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February 9, 2013
Building partnerships through universal language of music
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The U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band joined bands from seven other nations here at the Musikschau Der Nationen (Music Show of the Nations) Jan. 23 - 27 to remember veterans of all nations that fought in World War I and World War II.
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February 8, 2013
Nine Countries Meet to Plan Exercise Phoenix Express 2013
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Military representatives from eight north African and southern European countries came together with the U.S. Navy for the main planning conference in support of Exercise Phoenix Express 2013 in Garmisch, Germany, Feb. 5-8.
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February 6, 2013
Vice President Visits LRMC Wounded Warriors
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Specialist Michael Allison froze when Vice President Joe Biden and his wife Dr. Jill Biden entered his hospital room on Feb. 3, but his 19-month-old son Logan didn’t miss a beat.
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February 6, 2013
USS Mahan Sailors Volunteer at Haifa Women’s Shelter
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Sailors stationed aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Mahan (DDG 72) participated in a community engagement project at a Haifa women’s shelter during their port visit, Jan. 28.
Blog
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February 13, 2013
EUCOMversations : J9 Interagency Partnering
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In this episode of EUCOMversations, Mr. Mike Ryan, the EUCOM J9 Interagency Partnering Director, discusses "exit strategies" and how working with other government and non-government organizations helps the military do its job.
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February 4, 2013
To Know the World
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It has been said that "to know another language is to know another life." In this rapidly globalizing 21st century world, that simple statement summarizes the gift of regional expertise, cultural understanding, and the ability to communicate directly in the language of an ally, partner or colleague.
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January 28, 2013
Davos, Switzerland ... Security and the Economy Intertwined
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I spent a couple of good days in Bern, the capital of Switzerland last week. The Swiss, are -- of course -- famously neutral in terms of international politics. Yet they are good partners with NATO in places like Kosovo in the Balkans, where we see over 200 exceptionally professional Swiss soldiers supporting peace by ensure a safe and secure environment in Kosovo.
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January 25, 2013
Who's that? OPDAT!
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Mr. Peter Strasser, the EUCOM liaison for the Department of Justice's Overseas Prosecutorial Development, Assistance and Training, recently conducted an informal discussion and Q & A to provide EUCOM staffers the opportunity to learn about OPDAT programs
Videos
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February 13, 2013
Med troops test their marksmanship skills
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To create marksman capable of passing on news skills to train the force, Soldiers with the 421st Multifunctional Medical Battalion put themselves to the test with a training event hosted by a German army partner unit. TSgt Burt Traynor joined in on the range.
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February 13, 2013
Ready to respond
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Just a few months ago, Turkey requested NATO for support in securing their border with Syria. TSgt Joe Woolston reports from Gaziantep, where a multi-national force has quickly responded with setup and is defending the people of Turkey.
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February 5, 2013
EOD Sailors take skills training to the next level
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Sailors from Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit Eight participated in the helo, rope, suspension training course. During the course, these Sailors improve their skills and become supervisors of operations instead of just operators.
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February 5, 2013
Leadership discussed at Munich Security Conference
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AFN spoke with two participants at the Munich Security Conference about the new leadership in important roles in the U.S. and how they will potentially affect service members. SGT Abigail Waldrop reports.
News from the Wires
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February 12, 2013
Bus blast kills at least 13 on Turkey-Syria border
(Reuters) - A Syrian minibus exploded at a crossing on Turkey's border with Syria near the Turkish town of Reyhanli on Monday, killing at least 13 people including Turkish citizens and wounding dozens more, Turkish officials said.
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February 12, 2013
Israel gives final approval for 90 new settler homes
(Reuters) - Israel gave final approval on Monday for 90 new settler homes in the occupied West Bank, driving another wedge into a rift with Washington ahead of a visit by U.S. President Barack Obama.
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February 11, 2013
Door is open for Ireland to join Nato, says military alliance's chief
(Irish Times) - The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (Nato) would welcome any application by Ireland to join the organisation, its secretary general has said, although he stressed that the decision to seek membership was a matter for each individual country.
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February 11, 2013
Israel Permits Materials From Turkey Into Gaza
(Hurriyet) - Israel has authorized the passage of Turkish trucks through Gaza carrying materials for the construction of the Turkish-Palestine Friendship Hospital, the most symbolic Turkish humanitarian assistance to date for the people of Palestine. The hospital’s inauguration is expected to bring Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan to the Gaza Strip within the year.
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February 11, 2013
Shot Armenia presidential hopeful seeks vote delay
(AP) — The shooting of a presidential candidate threw Armenia's election into disarray Friday, with the wounded victim saying he will call for a delay of the vote.
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February 8, 2013
Strong words and delays mark start of talks
(Irish Times) - The intrusion of the Irish promissory note issue onto the fringes of yesterday’s EU summit served as an unsettling reminder of the deep economic challenges that still remain for the European Union.
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February 8, 2013
Foreign Agent Law Complaint Sent to Strasbourg
(Moscow Times) - Eleven prominent rights groups have sent a complaint against Russia’s so-called foreign agent law, which targets NGOs engaged in political activities, to the European Court of Human Rights.
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