BG Vaughan Participates in Central Military Hospital Ceremony
2:10 PM1/21/2022
Ambassador Tracy and Brigadier General Edward Vaughan from U.S. European Command participated in a ceremony at the Central Military Hospital to mark the donation of $639,000 worth of medical equipment from the Global Peace Operations Initiative to Armenia’s expeditionary military medical unit. GPOI is a Department of State program intended to build international capacity to execute United Nations peacekeeping operations. The equipment, donated to support the Armenians in their pledge to deploy a Level II hospital to a UN mission, included defibrillators, X-ray machines, tents, generators, lights, and other supplies. Ambassador Tracy highlighted the courage and dedication of Armenia’s military medical personnel and expressed her sincere wishes that the donated equipment will save and improve many Armenian lives. This event marks only the most recent chapter of our long-standing partnership with Armenia, led by the Embassy’s Office of Defense Cooperation, helping modernize Armenia’s civilian and military medical and disaster response capabilities.
BG Vaughan Participates in Central Military Hospital Ceremony
2:10 PM1/21/2022
Ambassador Tracy and Brigadier General Edward Vaughan from U.S. European Command participated in a ceremony at the Central Military Hospital to mark the donation of $639,000 worth of medical equipment from the Global Peace Operations Initiative to Armenia’s expeditionary military medical unit. GPOI is a Department of State program intended to build international capacity to execute United Nations peacekeeping operations. The equipment, donated to support the Armenians in their pledge to deploy a Level II hospital to a UN mission, included defibrillators, X-ray machines, tents, generators, lights, and other supplies. Ambassador Tracy highlighted the courage and dedication of Armenia’s military medical personnel and expressed her sincere wishes that the donated equipment will save and improve many Armenian lives. This event marks only the most recent chapter of our long-standing partnership with Armenia, led by the Embassy’s Office of Defense Cooperation, helping modernize Armenia’s civilian and military medical and disaster response capabilities.
BG Vaughan Participates in Central Military Hospital Ceremony
2:10 PM1/21/2022
Ambassador Tracy and Brigadier General Edward Vaughan from U.S. European Command participated in a ceremony at the Central Military Hospital to mark the donation of $639,000 worth of medical equipment from the Global Peace Operations Initiative to Armenia’s expeditionary military medical unit. GPOI is a Department of State program intended to build international capacity to execute United Nations peacekeeping operations. The equipment, donated to support the Armenians in their pledge to deploy a Level II hospital to a UN mission, included defibrillators, X-ray machines, tents, generators, lights, and other supplies. Ambassador Tracy highlighted the courage and dedication of Armenia’s military medical personnel and expressed her sincere wishes that the donated equipment will save and improve many Armenian lives. This event marks only the most recent chapter of our long-standing partnership with Armenia, led by the Embassy’s Office of Defense Cooperation, helping modernize Armenia’s civilian and military medical and disaster response capabilities.
A U.S. Army Green Beret assigned to 10th Special Forces Group observes Close-Quarter-Battle drills conducted by the Albanian Special Forces, Albania, July 21, 2021. Joint Combined Exchange Training enhances interoperability with Partner Nations and strengthens military readiness, teamwork and joint confidence while promoting peace and stability in Europe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Devin J. Andrews)
A U.S. Army Green Beret assigned to 10th Special Forces Group observes Close-Quarter-Battle drills conducted by the Albanian Special Forces, Albania, July 21, 2021. Joint Combined Exchange Training enhances interoperability with Partner Nations and strengthens military readiness, teamwork and joint confidence while promoting peace and stability in Europe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Devin J. Andrews)
Special Operations Command Europe Announces Establishment of Forward Deployed Headquarters in Albania
8:00 AM1/7/2022
STUTTGART, Germany – As part of an ongoing effort in enhancing Special Operations Forces capabilities as a keystone for regional stability, US Special Operations Command Europe (SOCEUR) has made the decision to locate a forward-based SOF headquarters, on a rotational basis, in Albania. The location of the forward HQ in Albania will provide increased interoperability with our Albanian allies, important access to transportation hubs in the Balkans and greater logistical flexibility.
211013-N-FB730-1102 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 13, 2021) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) transits the Atlantic Ocean during a restricted maneuvering exercise. Truman is operating in the Atlantic Ocean in support of naval operations to maintain maritime stability and security in order to ensure access, deter aggression and defend U.S., allied and partner interests. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Justin Woods)
A USEUCOM delegation participated in the Dec. 10 transfer ceremony of four UH-1H (Huey II) helicopters to the Armed Forces of Bosnia-Herzegovina. This achievement is a direct result of USEUCOM's partnership with the State Department and the AFBiH through the European Recapitalization Incentive Program. Since 2018, EUCOM, DOS and BIH have all worked in tandem to bring this vital interoperable capability to the AFBiH.