Items Tagged with "Hungary"
Article | 5-7 CAV trains for Combined Arms Live Fire Exercise
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July 25, 2016
CAMP UJMAJOR, Hungary - Soldiers from 5th Squadron, 7th Calvary Regiment qualified Bradley crews and sections at Camp Ujmajor, Hungary July 21 as the squadron continues to progress through their gunnery qualification tables.
Article | Heavy Airlift Wing supports expanded land force training activities in the Baltic region
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April 29, 2014
The Strategic Airlift Capability Heavy Airlift Wing has been executing several airlift missions with its Boeing C-17 Globemaster III long range cargo jets to support the expanded land force training activities of the SAC nations’ armed forces in Poland, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia.
Article | Assuring our allies through investment in Europe's regional cyber, C4 interoperability
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April 2, 2014
Twenty-nine nations and three international organizations participated in the Combined Endeavor Main Planning Conference. The conference deliverables assisted in designing a mission network that utilized an interoperable “bring your own devices model” and ensured the international coalition audience was able to participate. Ultimately, the mission network contributed toward constructing an exercise operational scenario across land, air and cyberspace domains.
Article | Statement from Central European Chiefs of Defense Conference
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March 20, 2014
Chiefs of defense from Central and Eastern reinforced the importance of NATO and their alliance and partnerships emphasizing proven partnerships built on shared values, experiences and vision.
Blog Post | Logistics centre carries on ISAF interoperability lessons learned
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January 6, 2014
The Director of U.S. European Command Directorate of Logistics is the newly-elected Chairman of the Board for the Multinational Logistics Coordination Centre and in this blog he talks about his visit to the centre and the benefits it brings to the members and USEUCOM.
Article | Hagel, NATO Defense Ministers Gather at 'Inflection Point'
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October 22, 2013
NATO defense ministers are meeting this week as the alliance faces what many here call an inflection point: how to preserve hard-earned NATO operational capabilities while winding down operations in Afghanistan over the coming months
Article | 40 Nations kick off Exercise Combined Endeavor 2013
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September 13, 2013
Combined Endeavor 13 kicks off in Grafenwoehr, Germany.
Blog Post | Special Forces - Empowering our Lines with Allies and Partners
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July 2, 2013
SOCEUR continues to focus on expanding theater-wide SOF capabilities in a manner that "thickens our lines” by training, developing, and enabling European SOF Allies and partners to deploy to Afghanistan as part of Combined Special Operations Task Force 10 (CSOTF-10), which serves under the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force.
Article | This Week in EUCOM History: Nov. 4-10, 1956
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November 7, 2012
Following nearly two weeks of protest and political instability in Hungary, Soviet tanks and troops viciously crush the protests. Thousands were killed and wounded, and nearly a quarter-million Hungarians fled the country.
Article | Heavy Airlift Wing Champions Partnerships; marks 3rd Anniversary
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July 27, 2012
The vision three years ago was to bring twelve nations together with a common goal and commitment to bring Strategic Airlift Capability to allies across the globe.
Article | SecAF visits Heavy Airlift Wing in Hungary
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July 12, 2012
During his first visit to this small Hungarian base located roughly two hours from Budapest, Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley met with Heavy Airlift Wing (HAW) senior leaders, U.S. Airmen and Boeing contractors here on July 11.
Article | Special Forces camp dedicated to fallen brother in Wardak province
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March 25, 2012
U.S. Army Special Forces Soldiers assigned to 1st Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) and Hungarian Special Operations Forces gathered to pay solemn tribute to Master Sgt. Danial ‘Slim’ Adams as the SF camp was dedicated and named in his honor.
Article | This Week in EUCOM History: February 27 - March 4, 1991
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February 27, 2012
Ther Persian Gulf war officially ended on Feb. 28, 1991
Article | HAW reaches 6,000 flight hours
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December 19, 2011
After 29 months of operation by the multinational Heavy Airlift Wing team, U.S. Air Force Major Brian Nicosia and his flightcrew passed the 6,000 flight-hours milestone of C-17 Globemaster IIIs assigned to Papa Air Base, Hungary.
Video | Paying tribute to the Italian armed forces
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November 14, 2011
On November 4th, 1918, Austrian and Hungarian forces agreed to a cease-fire with Italy, thus ending WWI on the Italian front. Petty Officer David Charleston has more on a day that has been set aside to celebrate Italian forces, past and present.
Country | Hungary
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November 1, 2011
Hungary's key national security focus is contributing to the stability of the region while integrating its armed forces into NATO's force structure. It shares a more acute sense of the threat than many other European countries and is watching events in the Balkans, Ukraine, and Russia with great interest.
Article | This Week in EUCOM History: October 30 - November 4, 1956
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October 30, 2011
EUCOM and its components reach thier highest-ever post-1945 manpower level during this period: 464,694 people.
Article | Jackal Stone 2011 Builds Logistics Interoperability
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September 23, 2011
JS 11 comprised 1,350 participants from Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungry, Lithuania, Norway, Romania, Poland, Ukraine and the United States. The exercise is designed to improve partnership and interoperability amongst the partner nations.
Article | Jackal Stone 11: CJSOAC maintains support
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September 19, 2011
Jackal Stone, a multinational SOF exercise currently being held in four different locations within Bulgaria, Romania and Ukraine, requires extensive aviation support to meet the demands of the Special Operations Task Groups on the ground.
Article | Jumpmasters help strengthen partner nation bonds
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September 15, 2011
Nine nations came together to participate in the Jackal Stone 11 multi-national special operations forces exercise
Article | Tactical Combat Casualty Care course delivers one standard to SOF medics
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June 17, 2011
With more and more European partner nation Special Operation Forces (SOF) participating in ISAF operations, having medical personnel available to save the lives of wounded personnel in austere and sometimes dangerous environments is of critical importance.
Blog Post | Cyber Defense is a Team Sport
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February 16, 2011
The theme of this conference was “Empowering a Cyber Defense Workforce" and included over one hundred participants with 40 partner cyber defenders from 18 countries, NATO, and other international organizations. The cheer squad came from USEUCOM's components, DoD agencies and industry.
Article | First Heavy Airlift Wing Mission without US Air Crew on Board
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November 22, 2010
From the delivery of its first aircraft in July 2009, the Heavy Airlift Wing (HAW) has flown every mission with a multinational crew. Today for the first time in its short history, the HAW completed a combat mission with a different crew mix: seven airmen consisting of three Swedes, two Norwegians, one Bulgarian and one Polish had the honor of flying the first mission without any US Air Force crew members on board.
Article | Hungarian KFOR soldiers take over at Camp Nothing Hill
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November 12, 2010
Polish and U.S. soldiers from Multinational Battle Group East relinquished their security duties at Camp Nothing Hill to Hungarian and Slovenian soldiers from MNBG West during a ceremony here, Nov. 10.
Article | EULEX, KFOR meet at Camp Bondsteel
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October 29, 2010
Soldiers from Multinational Battle Group East joined soldiers from Kosovo Forces Headquarters and members of the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo for a seminar at Audie Murphy Medal of Honor Hall here, Oct. 22.
Blog Post | Law enforcement links along the Danube River: ILEA and EUCOM
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October 12, 2010
I visited the International Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA), located on the Buda side of the Danube. I did so to better comprehend the current curriculum at ILEA and to discuss possible future collaborative training engagements. This was part of our ongoing J9 outreach efforts to meet with and understand the actions of other federal agencies, Departments, and organizations also operating in Europe and Eurasia.
Article | Legal conference gathers 100+ from 35 countries
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September 17, 2010
Legal professionals from across Europe, Central Asia and the United States gathered to discuss issues ranging from the NATO Status of Forces Agreement to education Sept. 13-17 in Budapest.
Blog Post | LOGEX 10: CAPSTONE
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September 16, 2010
During the past week of LOGEX 10, I’ve had the distinct honor to serve among and work with some of the best people in the multinational logistics community. I was impressed by the professionalism and competence of our friends in US Joint Forces Command (USJFCOM) J7, Allied Command Transformation (ACT) and our NATO Allies and partners. These characteristics truly show during events such as this and I am proud to be associated with the exercise and everyone here.
Article | Largest communication exercise ever hosted at Grafenwoehr Training Area
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September 8, 2010
Nearly 1,400 participants of more than 40 countries and organizations gathered at the Joint Multinational Simulations Center (JMSC) at Grafenwoehr Training Area for the U.S. European Command’s (EUCOM’s) exercise, Combined Endeavor 2010, the world’s largest military communications and information systems exercise, Sept. 2-16.
Blog Post | LOGEX 10: Building a Bridge to a Secure Future
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June 29, 2010
Hello again and welcome to the latest update on LOGEX 10. I am currently writing from the historic city of Bucharest, Romania. I noted in previous blogs that we were in the middle of a series of five bilateral workshops that prepare participants for the actual exercise in September. Participants stand in front of the Cercul Militar National (CMN) building during the US-Romania bi-lateral NSE/LOGFAS/RSOM workshop in Bucharest, Romania.
Article | Jump week brings five NATO countries together
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June 15, 2010
ALZEY, Germany -- The Heavy Airlift Wing at Papa Air Base, Hungary, conducted their first personnel drop June 15 during a four-day joint country exercise with the U.S. Air Force.
Article | Supreme Allied Commander Europe visits Hungary
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June 8, 2010
BUDAPEST, Hungary -- Supreme Allied Commander Europe Navy Adm. James Stavridis visited Hungary 7-8 June to congratulate the new leadership as they set forth on their new responsibilities, and to thank the people of Hungary for their armed forces contributions to missions all around the world.
Article | U.S. NATO Kosovo Force soldiers hand over duties at Camp Nothing Hill
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May 24, 2010
LEPOSAVIC, Kosovo — Soldiers from Multinational Battle Group East relinquished security duties to Hungarian soldiers from Multinational Battle Group West at Camp Nothing Hill during a ceremony May 24.
Article | Hungarian soldiers have opportunity to fire American weapons
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May 14, 2010
CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo – Hungarian soldiers from Multinational Battle Group West visited Multinational Battle Group East?s Camp Bondsteel May 14 for a team building exercise that included a day of qualification on U.S. weapons.
Article | 4th annual Conference of European Armies for Noncommissioned Officers brings together senior enlisted leaders from across Europe
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May 14, 2010
Thirty-five senior enlisted leaders from European armies and the U.S. Army Europe came together to build relationships and improve their Army’s non-commissioned corps during the 4th Annual Conference of European Armies for Noncommissioned Officers held May 9 through May 12 in the Netherlands.
Article | NATO countries participate in joint-training
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May 14, 2010
HOHENFELS, Germany — Troops from 13 countries have participated in Operational Mentor and Liaison Team (OMLT) training at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center May 14.
Article | U.S., Hungary join forces for Load Diffuser Exercise
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April 30, 2010
KECSKEMET, Hungary — U.S. Air Forces in Europe and the Ohio Air National Guard's 178th Fighter Wing have partnered to support the Load Diffuser Exercise 2010 April 26-May 7.
Blog Post | LOGEX 10 Workshops: Two Down … Three to Go
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April 16, 2010
As promised in February, welcome to another edition of LOGEX 10. This month’s events find me at the National Support Element (NSE) & Logistics Functional Area Services (LOGFAS) workshop in the Czech Republic, which is the second in a series of five workshops designed for each participating nation in this year’s exercise. Warrant Officer Martin Turner (RAF), Allied Command Transformation, provides instruction on LOGFAS.
Article | Hungarian NATO Kosovo Force soldiers receive U.S.-style combat first-aid training
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April 15, 2010
CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo — From April 12-15, four Hungarian soldiers from Multinational Battle Group West participated in American Combat Life Saver (CLS) classes at Camp Bondsteel.
Video | Heavy Airlift Wing
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April 8, 2010
The American ground presence in Afghanistan will increase over the summer and fall. The multinational heavy airlift out of Papa Air Base in Hungary is already preparing to support the surge.
