US-Europe World Affairs

“It is Veterans Day in the United States.

Your patriotism, courage and sacrifice are the foundation on which our freedom is built.

From the beaches of Normandy, to the fall of the Iron Curtain, to defending our way of life today. I pay tribute to all of you. Including those who stand shoulder to shoulder in NATO with your European brothers and sisters. Let me also thank your families who have sacrificed so much.    

I have always been deeply impressed by the American personnel I meet.
You take pride in your duty, put service before self, and stand ready to protect, with honour and integrity. You represent the best of the United States.
On this day, and all days, thank you for your service.” 
 

Acknowledgments: Video and the statement of Secretary General Mark Rutte  ©NATO. With special thanks to the media team at NATO for the permission.

 A U.S. Army Europe and Africa’s directed Exercise ‘Dynamic Front’ is currently underway in Finland, Estonia, Germany, Poland, and Romania from November 4-24.

The exercise is led by U.S 56th Artillery Command, and hosted by Finland. It projects NATO’s capabilities across the continent, from the Black Sea to the Arctic region. 

‘Dynamic Front’ is one of the largest multinational training exercise bringing military personnel from  28 NATO Allied and partners’ armed forces including: Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Czechia, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Kosovo, Latvia, Lithuania, North Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye, UK and the U.S.

Acknowledgments, source and logo ©U.S Army Europe and Africa. Article by Catherine S. Schmidt, Editor in Chief. 

The United States European Command hosted high-level military delegations from Finland and Sweden in a military forum to strengthen closer partnerships with both countries. The trilateral forum opened a crucial platform to optimize Finland and Sweden’s military capabilities, and accelerate their integration into NATO’s operational architecture and framework. The event took place in USEUCOM HQ in Germany on October 3, 2024 

“The military forces of our three nations have longstanding relationships operating together in the land, air, sea, space and cyber domains. These relationships have continued to develop after years of exercising together in the extremely harsh, demanding environments of the High North,”  highlighted U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Russell Driggers, U.S. European Command’s Director of Plans, Policy and Strategy, during the forum Oct. 3, 2024 ©USEUCOM

“America’s military relationship with Finland and Sweden not only enhances regional security but also embodies a shared commitment to democratic values and collective defense.”  continued Maj. Gen. Driggers,  

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