Items Tagged with "Lithuania"
Video | Allied port ops in Riga reinforce Operation Atlantic Resolve
/media-library/video/32984/allied-port-ops-in-riga-reinforce-operation-atlantic-resolve
March 10, 2015
RIGA, Latvia – Soldiers from the 3rd Infantry Division offload an M1A2 Abrams Main Battle Tank from the transportation vessel “Liberty Promise” March 9 at the Riga Universal Terminal docks. More than 100 pieces of equipment, including the tanks, M2A3 Bradley Fighting Vehicles and assorted military cargo, will move on to sites in other areas of Latvia as well as Estonia and Lithuania in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve.
Article | Statement on arrival of 1-1CD for Operation Atlantic Resolve
/media-library/article/27836/statement-on-arrival-of-1-1cd-for-operation-atlantic-resolve
September 25, 2014
Over the coming weeks, as part of the next bilateral Operation Atlantic Resolve (OAR) land force rotation, elements of the U.S. Army's 1st Brigade Combat Team 1st Cavalry Division will begin deploying to Poland, Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania with tanks, mechanized vehicles, and other heavy military equipment.
Article | Series of Exercises to Kick Off in EUCOM AOR
/media-library/article/25695/series-of-exercises-to-kick-off-in-eucom-aor
June 3, 2014
Several military exercises are scheduled to begin this month in the United States European Command area of responsibility
Article | Pennsylvania Guard Partners With Lithuanian Troops
/media-library/article/25670/pennsylvania-guard-partners-with-lithuanian-troops
May 19, 2014
The recent Vigilant Guard 2014 domestic emergency preparedness exercise conducted across the state integrated several Lithuanian military and civil response officers as part of Pennsylvania’s long-standing relationship with the Baltic nation.
Article | SOCEUR kicks off expanded training with Baltics, regional partners
/media-library/article/25667/soceur-kicks-off-expanded-training-with-baltics-regional-partners
May 9, 2014
U.S. Special Operations forces, in support of Special Operations Command Europe (SOCEUR), participated in an opening ceremony for Exercise Spring Storm Monday. This opening ceremony kicked of the special operations portion of the Estonian Defense Forces’ annual exercise.
Article | USAREUR to expand land force training exercises in Baltic region
/media-library/article/25649/usareur-to-expand-land-force-training-exercises-in-baltic-region
April 22, 2014
As a continued demonstration of the United States’ commitment to NATO and our collective defense responsibilities, U.S. Army Europe will deploy forces to Poland, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia to conduct expanded land force training exercises, reinforcing our commitment to the security of our allies in the region.
Article | Assuring our allies through investment in Europe's regional cyber, C4 interoperability
/media-library/article/25642/assuring-our-allies-through-investment-in-europes-regional-cyber-c4-interoperability
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 | Official Provides Details on U.S. Augmentation in Baltics
/media-library/article/25606/official-provides-details-on-u-s-augmentation-in-baltics
March 5, 2014
Following Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel's announcement today during Senate testimony that the United States is augmenting its participation in NATO's air policing mission in the Baltics and will increase joint training through its aviation detachment in Poland, a defense official provided additional information.
Article | Lithuanian officials continue partnership with Pennsylvania National Guard
/media-library/article/25411/lithuanian-officials-continue-partnership-with-pennsylvania-national-guard
September 23, 2013
Lithuanian diplomats and other dignitaries visited the Pennsylvania State Capitol in Harrisburg, Sept. 15, 2013, as part of the partnership between Lithuania and the Pennsylvania National Guard.
Article | 40 Nations kick off Exercise Combined Endeavor 2013
/media-library/article/25353/40-nations-kick-off-exercise-combined-endeavor-2013
September 13, 2013
Combined Endeavor 13 kicks off in Grafenwoehr, Germany.
Video | 100,000th Container Celebration
/media-library/video/25221/100-000th-container-celebration
June 20, 2013
All the supplies that sustain our troops in Afghanistan don’t get there by magic. Food, uniform items, and construction supplies make a long journey to Afghanistan through the northern distribution network. Airman First Class Valerie Lloyd takes us to Riga, Latvia for more.
Blog Post | Baltic Ghost: Regional Cyber Defense Cooperation between the Baltic States, EUCOM and the SPP
/media-library/blog post/25209/baltic-ghost-regional-cyber-defense-cooperation-between-the-baltic-states-eucom-and-the-spp
June 11, 2013
Knowing who your “cyber neighbors” are is a critical piece of your plan to protect your country’s cyber infrastructure.
Article | Steadfast Jazz 2013 and America’s Commitment to NATO
/media-library/article/24876/steadfast-jazz-2013-and-americas-commitment-to-nato
April 27, 2013
By actively contributing to and participating in Steadfast Jazz 2013, the U.S. can reaffirm its commitment to trans-Atlantic security and to the NATO alliance. It would also show America’s allies in the Baltic States and Poland that their contributions to overseas military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan were appreciated.
Article | Multinational Planners Ensure Successful Exercise
/media-library/article/24836/multinational-planners-ensure-successful-exercise
April 12, 2013
Representatives from 10 nations met to plan the 41st Exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) at the naval base in Kiel, Germany, Apr. 9-11. BALTOPS 13, annually hosted by the United States Navy, aims to improve maritime security in the Baltic Sea through increased interoperability and cooperation among regional allies.
Blog Post | Cyber Endeavor Regional Seminar 1 in Tirana, Albania
/media-library/blog post/24778/cyber-endeavor-regional-seminar-1-in-tirana-albania
March 27, 2013
I spent a great week in the busy and historic city of Tirana, Albania, with a New Jersey Army National Guard team executing the first Cyber Endeavor regional seminar of 2013.
Blog Post | Up North
/media-library/blog post/24365/up-north
October 19, 2012
Just back from Sweden and Finland -- not NATO allies, but certainly premier partners both. I visited both in my hat as Commander of US European Command.
Article | Heavy Airlift Wing Champions Partnerships; marks 3rd Anniversary
/media-library/article/23983/heavy-airlift-wing-champions-partnerships-marks-3rd-anniversary
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 | Exercise Saber Strike 2012 comes to a close
/media-library/article/23675/exercise-saber-strike-2012-comes-to-a-close
June 22, 2012
After two weeks of intense training, about 2000 troops from eight nations begin to pack up and head home from five locations spread across Estonia and Latvia as exercise Saber Strike 2012 comes to an official close following ceremonies in Tapa, Estonia, and Adazi, Latvia. The troops will leave having made new friends, learned new techniques, and developed the confidence that they will be able to better operate together in upcoming deployments to Afghanistan.
Article | Exercise Saber Strike 2012 “END EX”
/media-library/article/23711/exercise-saber-strike-2012-end-ex
June 21, 2012
Months of planning, coordination and hard work draws to a successful conclusion as participants of the command post exercise portion of Saber Strike 2012 conclude the simulated combat operations.
Article | Exercise Saber strike completes situational training exercise lanes, moves to field training exercise
/media-library/article/23713/exercise-saber-strike-completes-situational-training-exercise-lanes-moves-to-fie
June 15, 2012
A squad of Latvian Army soldiers lays down small arms fire, while a US Stryker from the Pennsylvania National Guard works into position, over-watched by Soldiers from the 31 Canadian Brigade Group, and supported by mortar fire from the Unites States Marine Corps’ 4th Marine Division and A10s from the Michigan Air National Guard.
Article | International Distinguished Visitors Attend BALTOPS 2012 Training Scenario
/media-library/article/23648/international-distinguished-visitors-attend-baltops-2012-training-scenario
June 11, 2012
Maritime forces participating in Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2012, the largest multinational maritime exercise this year in the Baltic Sea, demonstrated a land, sea and air amphibious operation for international distinguished visitors here, June 11.
Article | Exercise Saber Strike 2012 officially kicks off
/media-library/article/23633/exercise-saber-strike-2012-officially-kicks-off
June 10, 2012
Soldiers, Airmen and Marines from 8 different nations came together to officially signify the kickoff of Exercise Saber Strike 2012 during a ceremony held on the parade grounds here June 10.
Article | Exercise Saber Strike 2012 demonstrates international cooperation in action
/media-library/article/23520/exercise-saber-strike-2012-demonstrates-international-cooperation-in-action
June 4, 2012
Saber Strike is a U.S. Army Europe-led, multi-national exercise scheduled for June 10- 22 at multiple training areas in Estonia and Latvia. The exercise promotes regional stability and security, strengthens international military partnering and fosters trust while improving interoperability between participating nations.
Article | BALTOPS Kicks Off 40th Year
/media-library/article/23499/baltops-kicks-off-40th-year
June 2, 2012
Maritime forces from 12 countries are participating in the 40th annual multinational, naval exercise in the Baltic Sea June 1-16.
Article | 11 nations share lessons learned at medical symposium
/media-library/article/23308/11-nations-share-lessons-learned-at-medical-symposium
April 24, 2012
Representatives of the military medical community from 11 Partnership for Peace and NATO countries met to discuss common problems and solutions within the career field here April 18 - 20.
Blog Post | Final Four and Interagency
/media-library/blog post/23276/final-four-and-interagency
April 10, 2012
As I followed the Final Four I was reminded that there were four common requirements necessary both for this basketball tournament and for interagency partnering, my line of work at US European Command (EUCOM).
Blog Post | First-Ever Regional Cyber Endeavor Seminar Held in Montenegro
/media-library/blog post/23210/first-ever-regional-cyber-endeavor-seminar-held-in-montenegro
March 13, 2012
I spent last week in the warm and hospitable city of Podgorica, Montenegro, with a EUCOM team executing the first-ever regional Cyber Endeavor event.
Article | HAW reaches 6,000 flight hours
/media-library/article/22997/haw-reaches-6-000-flight-hours
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.
Blog Post | “Black Gold, Texas Tea”
/media-library/blog post/22920/black-gold-texas-tea
November 16, 2011
Cooperation on Energy Security issues is in Lithuania’s and the United State’s common interests. The MOU outlines ways in which both organizations, EUCOM and the Energy Security Center, can continue to work and coordinate together.
Country | Lithuania
/about/the-region/eastern-europe/lithuania
November 1, 2011
Lithuania has enjoyed most-favored-nation treatment with the United States since December 1991. Since 1992, the United States has committed more than $100 million in Lithuania to economic and political transformation and to humanitarian needs.
Article | Jackal Stone 2011 Builds Logistics Interoperability
/media-library/article/22550/jackal-stone-2011-builds-logistics-interoperability
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 | Lithuania Takes Lead at Combined Endeavor
/media-library/article/22592/lithuania-takes-lead-at-combined-endeavor
September 19, 2011
Lithuania is among 38 other nations at Combined Endeavor 11, a multinational exercise from Sept. 8-22, 2011 in Grafenwoehr, Germany.
Article | Jumpmasters help strengthen partner nation bonds
/media-library/article/22363/jumpmasters-help-strengthen-partner-nation-bonds
September 15, 2011
Nine nations came together to participate in the Jackal Stone 11 multi-national special operations forces exercise
Article | USS Carr Departs Klaipeda, Lithuania
/media-library/article/19469/uss-carr-departs-klaipeda-lithuania
August 1, 2011
USS Carr (FFG 52) completed a four-day port visit to Klaipeda, Lithuania, August 1, as part of a three-month deployment supporting theater security cooperation engagements throughout the Baltic nations.
Article | Pabrade Orphanage Outreach Visit
/media-library/article/19489/pabrade-orphanage-outreach-visit
June 27, 2011
25 members of the Pennsylvania National Guard (both Air Force and Army) spent the afternoon at the Pabrades Vaiku Globos Namai in Lithuania.
Article | Tactical Combat Casualty Care course delivers one standard to SOF medics
/media-library/article/19495/tactical-combat-casualty-care-course-delivers-one-standard-to-sof-medics
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 | The Power of Partnering in the Baltics
/media-library/blog post/22268/the-power-of-partnering-in-the-baltics
April 7, 2011
In early March, we teamed up with Project Hope, a non-profit medical service organization, to work with us and our Baltic allies in Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia on some of the most relevant, important issues facing all of our forces.
Blog Post | Ending the week in Estonia
/media-library/blog post/22262/ending-the-week-in-estonia
March 18, 2011
The final day of the Wounded Warrior team’s trip in the Baltics began with a visit to Magdaleena East Central Tallinn Hospital, one of the largest hospitals in Estonia and the best hospital in Tallinn for rehabilitation.
Blog Post | Day 2: Nothing says spring like fresh flowers.
/media-library/blog post/22261/day-2-nothing-says-spring-like-fresh-flowers
March 16, 2011
While visiting Lithuania the Wounded Warrior team and the two physicians from Project Hope drove out to Vilnius University Emergency Hospital (VUEH) located 15 minutes west of the capital, Vilnius. The day’s mission was to deliver medical lectures about Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) to the staff at a local hospital there.
Blog Post | Exploring Wounded Warrior issues in partner nations
/media-library/blog post/22260/exploring-wounded-warrior-issues-in-partner-nations
March 15, 2011
Wounded Warrior, Veteran care, traumatic brain injury and post traumatic stress disorder. All are powerful terms capable of eliciting intense emotions from military service members and civilians alike. For the Baltic nations of Estonia, Lithuania and Latvia supporting International Security Assistance Force - Afghanistan it is a term they are becoming more familiar with.
