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U.S. Army Europe and Africa the guardian of peace and stability

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U.S. Army Europe and Africa (USAREUR-AF) holds a pivotal role in maintaining regional stability and global peace by projecting decisive land power and directing U.S Army missions over the vast area of responsibility which encompasses 104 nations in two continents.

The Army’s unmatched global reach and forward posture facilitate agile crisis response and worldwide mission support, reaffirming the United States’ steadfast commitment to its regional and international allies and partners. 

The highlights of the U.S. Army Europe and Africa’s mission

Peace and security across the regions

  • To deter aggression and defend the Euro-Atlantic and African continent.
  • To safeguard and maintain peace, and ensure stability.

Regional partnerships and military diplomacy

  • To enhance the collective defense posture by increasing the interoperability of U.S allies and partner nations.
  • To foster security alliances and strategic partnerships with allies and partner nations’ military forces. 

Fortifying capabilities, interoperability and readiness

  • By conducting, on a regular basis, joint training and exercises, the USAREUR-AF is the leading force for enhancing and modernizing the capabilities and operational readiness of  allies and partners.

Humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations

  • The Army leverages its unique capabilities—including rapid regional and global deployment, specialized engineering, and advanced medical and scientific teams—to provide immediate life-saving supports during regional or international humanitarian relief operations. 

Bridging three continents and a vast multitude of regional and military cultures, U.S. Army Europe and Africa stands as an indispensable guardian of peace and freedom, the pillars of security and stability, interconnecting Africa, Europe and the United States.

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Acknowledgments: Video; U.S. Army Europe and Africa/DoD, 2025. Article by Catherine S. Schmidt, Editor in Chief.