U.S. Soldiers of Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment prepare for movement during Swift Response 16 training exercise at the Hohenfels Training Area, a part of the Joint Multinational Readiness Center, in Hohenfels, Germany, Jun. 22, 2016. Exercise Swift Response is one of the premier military crisis response training events for multi-national airborne forces in the world. Swift Response 16 includes more than 5,000 Soldiers and Airmen from Belgium, France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain and the United States and takes place in Poland and Germany, May 27-June 26, 2016. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Bryan Rankin/Released)
George Shenkle, World War II veteran and former U.S. Army Soldier with the Easy Company, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, reacts as U.S. Army Soldiers parachute over the historic La Fiere drop zone near Sainte Mere Eglise, Normandy, France, June 7, 2015, to commemorate the 71st Anniversary of D-Day. More than 380 U.S. service members from Europe and affiliated D-Day historical units participated in the 71st Anniversary air drop as part of Joint Task Force D-Day 71. The task force, based in Sainte Mere Eglise, France, is supporting local events across Normandy, from June 2-8, 2015, to commemorate the selfless actions by all the Allies on D-Day that continue to resonate 71 years later. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Master Sgt. Brian Bahret)
The 354th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron sent four A-10 Thunderbolt II attack aircraft to Powidz Air Base, Poland, Thursday, March 26, 2015. The A-10s were a part of Operation Atlantic Resolve, a continued commitment to collective security through a series of actions designed to reassure NATO allies and partners of America's dedication to enduring peace and stability in the region. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Ricky Bowden) (Released)
Brig. Gen. Bruce Crawford, director, U.S. European Command Cyber Directorate, talks about doing a better job recognizing the members of the directorate and also how to increase mentorship, determine training objectives and leadership development.
Brig. Gen. Bruce Crawford, director, U.S. European Command Cyber Directorate, talks about the command's commitment to awareness, training and a change of culture in the cyber realm.
Brig. Gen. Bruce Crawford, director, U.S. European Command Cyber Directorate, talks about resiliency and building on the great things that have already been accomplished in the directorate.
President Barack Obama visited with military members in Cannes, France. He thanked them personally for their role in the successful completion of Operations Odyssey Dawn and Unified Protector.
A team of U.S. troops in Romania is hard at work beside their Romanian counterparts. SSgt Nathaniel Parry tells us how this project gives the U.S. team a chance to build bonds with the local community.
There's an old boat in Souda Bay, Crete, that's been around for a while...and the salt water and weather has not been kind to her. But the Sailors stationed there aren't about to let Mother Nature win this battle. Petty Officer Mike Wright explains.
As some installations in Europe are scaling down in size, a few enduring communities are building up. This is the case in Grafenwoehr, Germany. SGT Josh Dwyer tells us how you can sleep a little easier in Graf thanks to a newly finished construction project.
In the Baumholder, Germany, area you'll find the Creek Defender Regional Training Center. And when Air Force Security Forces Airmen are tasked to deploy, this is where they get ready. A1C Nate Gettleman has the story.
Cyberspace has become the forefront of many conflicts. SSgt John Archiquette introduces us to a man helping the U.S. and partner nations build up their walls of cyber defense.
The Lajes Field community took time out to remember our prisoners of war and those missing in action. A1C Monique Benedict gives us a look at what members of Team Lajes do to honor the memory of those who have not made it home.
In this story we see how time can make the difference between life and death. Petty Officer Shamia Briscoe is in Belgrade, where the U.S. European Command is helping Serbian medical professionals save lives.