200402-N-QY794-1327 ARABIAN SEA (April 2, 2020) The aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) steams through the Arabian Sea, April 2, 2020. Ike is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Brennen Easter)
IKE Carrier Strike Group Arrives in the Eastern Mediterranean
9:04 AM4/29/2024
The Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group (IKECSG) arrived in the Eastern Mediterranean while on a pre-announced Department of Defense deployment, April 26, 2024.
U.S. Ambassador to Belgium Michael Adler and other attendees listen to opening remarks at U.S. European Command's annual Chiefs of Mission Conference in Stuttgart, Germany, April 24-25, 2024. USEUCOM hosted the annual meeting to gather senior leaders from the Command’s headquarters, component commands, U.S. Department of State and more than 47 U.S. Ambassadors and Chargés d’affaires from across Europe to discuss unified support to U.S. foreign policy and national security efforts in Europe. (U.S. Army photo by SSG Aaron Daugherty)
Honorable James O’Brien, assistant secretary of state for European and Eurasian affairs, Gen. Christopher Cavoli, commander, U.S. European Command, and Amb. Kate Marie Byrnes, civilian deputy and foreign policy advisor to U.S. European Command, deliver opening remarks at the annual Chiefs of Mission Conference in Stuttgart, Germany, April 25, 2024. USEUCOM hosted the annual meeting to gather senior leaders from the Command’s headquarters, component commands, U.S. Department of State and more than 47 U.S. Ambassadors and Chargés d’affaires from across Europe to discuss unified support to U.S. foreign policy and national security efforts in Europe. (U.S. Army photo by SSG Aaron Daugherty)
B-1B Lancers with the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, inflight with a British Typhoon fighter jet in support of Bomber Task Force Europe, April 21, 2024. BTF operations are U.S. Strategic Command's means of conducting Dynamic Force Employment in support of the Department of Defense's National Defense Strategy at the direction of the President of the United States.
U.S. Air Force B-1B bombers conclude Bomber Task Force 24-2
1:19 PM4/24/2024
During the month-long deployment, which kicked off March 24 the B-1Bs and supporting personnel conducted several missions to train alongside Allies and partners across the European region, including the Czech Republic, Greece, Türkiye, and the U.K.
U.S. Air Force, Latvian National Guard bands to unite for concerts in celebration of independence and Alliance milestones
11:29 AM4/19/2024
The U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Latvian National Guard bands will join forces for two unique concerts in Latvia, May 4-5, 2024, to celebrate the 34th anniversary of the restoration of Latvian independence, NATO’s 75th anniversary and the 20th anniversary of Latvia’s membership in NATO.
U.S. Air Force conducts Bomber Task Force Mission to Türkiye
8:22 AM4/16/2024
Two U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancers flew from their deployed location at Morón Air Base, Spain, to Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, April 15, 2024 as part of a long-planned, routine training mission conducted under Bomber Task Force 24-2.
Sweden and the United States deepens the partnership in cyber defense.
12:30 PM4/15/2024
The green flag between the United States and Swedish flag represents the cyber defense of the Swedish Armed Forces. On Apri 12, 2024, the United States and Sweden deepened their relationship by signing a bilateral letter of intent, outlining a framework for an advanced cyber partnership.
Photo credit: Andreas Karlsson, Swedish Armed Forces
Sweden and the United States deepens the partnership in cyber defense.
12:18 PM4/15/2024
Maj. Gen. Johan Pekkari, the Swedish chief director of strategic plans and policy, and U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. James D. Cleet, USEUCOM’s deputy director of plans and operations sign a letter of intent on April 12, 2024 in Stockholm, Sweden. This outlines a framework for an advanced cyber partnership between Sweden and the United States.
Photo credit: Andreas Karlsson, Swedish Armed Forces
Sweden, USEUCOM deepen partnership in cyber defense
12:12 PM4/15/2024
The Swedish Armed Forces and USEUCOM signed a bilateral letter of intent (LOI) outlining a framework for an advanced cyber partnership in Stockholm, Sweden, April 12, 2024.
Construction underway at Molesworth to advance European security initiatives
12:00 AM4/12/2024
The project, the latest as part of the EIC initiative, represents a significant step toward enhancing intelligence capabilities by revolutionizing analysis operations in Europe.
Czechia Chief of Defense visit underscores multinational readiness, cooperation
2:43 PM4/10/2024
Discussions among USEUCOM representatives and the Czech Republic delegation focused on ways to strengthen an already-robust security cooperation relationship.
Innovators from Near and Far Team Up for Solutions at EUCOM’s March Hackathon
2:39 PM4/10/2024
U.S. European Command concluded its inaugural AI Battle Lab BRAVO 100 Hackathon at Patch Barracks, Germany, March 21, 2024. The event hosted 23 people who broke into five separate teams to leverage data and solve challenges that may be experienced in the European theater. Subject matter experts from the Joint Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations joined along with other key stakeholders from USEUCOM to provide insights and perspectives from their respective vantage points. Interested participants are encouraged to apply immediately as space and funding, determined on a case-by-case basis, are limited. Applications – available online here - will be accepted in the coming weeks. For more information, please reach out to saf.cn.bravo@us.af.mil. (U.S. Air Force video by Senior Airman Edgar Grimaldo)
Innovators from near and far team up for solutions at EUCOM’s March Hackathon
10:26 AM4/10/2024
USEUCOM concluded its inaugural AI Battle Lab BRAVO 100 Hackathon on March 21 after hosting 23 top coders, developers, and data scientists to tackle warfighting challenges with data and artificial intelligence.