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1929:(formerly Seventh Army) is based in Germany. It controls two brigades, one aviation brigade, and several supporting units while also providing support to other Army units in Europe. Previously it had two divisions, although for almost all of the Cold War it controlled two corps of two divisions each.
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The first unified command in the
European area was established by the Joint Chiefs of Staff on 1 August 1952. Designated the U.S. European Command (USEUCOM), it was established to provide "unified command and authority" over all U.S. forces in Europe. Prior to 1 August 1952, the U.S. Air Force, U.S.
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against New York and
Washington, D.C., on 11 September 2001, NATO invoked Article V of the treaty and deployed NATO early warning aircraft to help monitor the skies over North America. EUCOM provided major forces for subsequent operations in Afghanistan and stepped up its efforts to protect United
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in
November 1953 for unconventional warfare missions in the Soviet Bloc countries. To provide for national command within NATO and to help control this build-up of forces, Gen. Eisenhower proposed a separate command for all United States forces in Europe. Because the senior United States commander
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was to have been provided by a rotational 2nd
Cavalry Regiment Stryker squadron. The Task Force was originally planned to be called the Eastern Europe Task Force. However, since the stresses of the Iraq and Afghan deployments, the army provision of the Joint Task Force East has been replaced by a
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areas that had included the waters off Europe and the west coast of Africa were to be transferred to
European Command. U.S. European Command already had responsibility for all U.S. land and air military planning in Europe and most of Africa. The change gave EUCOM the responsibility for maritime
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EUCOM and its components continued to provide military assistance throughout Europe, as well as humanitarian assistance, disaster relief, noncombatant evacuation, support to peacekeeping operations, and other non-traditional missions in Europe, Africa and the Middle East. For example, after the
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The sites are numbered as "site 51," "site 53," "site 54," "site 55" and "site 56." Some of the depots are underground, others were built as open hangars. According to Arkin, site 51 holds ammunition and equipment in underground depots. Site 53 is munitions storage and war reserve vehicles at
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doubled to more than 40 warships. United States Army, Europe, grew from one infantry division and three constabulary regiments to two corps with five divisions (including two mobilized
National Guard divisions) and in November 1950 activated a new field army, Seventh Army, at Patch Barracks,
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The unified command structure was born of the need to address changes wrought not only by
America's rapid post-war demobilization but the end of the occupation of Germany in 1949. Questions arose over the U.S. commitment to the defense of Western Europe against the
1259:, who served from 1989 to 1993, further strengthened the role of combatant commanders. Goldwater-Nichols also established United States Special Operations Command, which led to the activation of a new sub-unified command, Special Operations Command, Europe.
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stated that all forces within France's borders would have to come under French control by April 1969. Soon afterward, France announced that SHAPE and its subordinate headquarters must leave French territory by April 1967. The following year, SHAPE moved to
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Headquarters EUCOM initially shared the I.G. Farben
Building in Frankfurt, Germany, with Headquarters United States Army, Europe. By 1953 over 400,000 U.S. troops were stationed in Europe. In 1954, the headquarters moved to
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From 1950 to 1953 United States military personnel in Europe grew from 120,000 to over 400,000. United States Air Forces in Europe grew from three groups with 35,000 personnel to eleven wings with 136,000 personnel.
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revealed the locations of some of the
American bases in Israel. Arkin writes that the sites do not appear on maps, and their exact locations are classified. According to the book, some of the sites are located at
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The changes were made effective on 1 October 2000. The
Atlantic Command areas that presently include the waters off Europe and the west coast of Africa were also transferred to European Command.
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became independent in 1960, EUCOM joined in several multinational operations in that country, including peacekeeping, humanitarian assistance, and noncombatant evacuation in 1960, November 1964 (
920:; and Commander-in-Chief, U.S. European Command. In line with the creation of the joint-service European Command, the Army command in Europe has redesignated U.S. Army Europe on 1 August 1952.
1108:, where it merged with Headquarters United States Army, Europe. At Patch Barracks, EUCOM renovated the buildings, built a new operations center, and modernized communications infrastructure.
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included continental Europe, the United Kingdom, North Africa and Turkey. The AOR was subsequently expanded to include Southwest Asia as far east as Iran and as far south as Saudi Arabia.
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provided from forces rotating from the continental United States through bases in Bulgaria and Romania, was initially intended to be provided by a rotating US-based brigade. Two bases at
900:(ETOUSA) from 8 June 1942 – 1 July 1945; United States Forces European Theater (USFET) from 1 July 1945 – 15 March 1947; and then European Command (EUCOM) 15 March 1947 – 1 August 1952.
1061:, on 25 August 1961, the Department of Defense announced 148,000 reserve personnel would be called on 1 October for twelve months of active duty service. 27,000 of these would be from
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In 2003, the headquarters reorganized to establish the EUCOM Plans and Operations Center (EPOC). From 2006 to 2008, EUCOM helped stand-up a new geographic unified combatant command,
928:(USSR). Providing for the common defense was a great concern, especially after the Berlin Crisis of 1948–49 when the Soviet Union blocked access to the divided city and the U.S. and
1266:(INF Treaty) called an end to the deployment of SS-20s, Pershing IIs and GLCMs. In 1990, NATO and Warsaw Pact members signed a treaty on conventional armed forces in Europe (CFE).
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alliances, partners, and competitors, denoted by their national flags, in EUCOM's Area of Responsibility. The alliances and agreements include the following supranational bodies:
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in Germany. They are now much reduced from their high Cold War strength and provide a pool of airpower closer to many trouble spots than aircraft flying from the United States.
1358:, the only one of its kind in the world, working to foster cooperation among religious leaders and understanding of religion as both a force for war and a force for peace.
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The term 'CINC' is sunk. Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld put out a memo Oct. 24 to DoD leaders saying there is only one commander in chief in America — the president.
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As a sign of reduced tensions, in 1991 EUCOM took its airborne command post off alert. Meanwhile, in 1991, EUCOM and its components provided forces -primarily
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Beirut Bombing 1983 – USEUCOM coordinated evacuation and treatment of wounded Marines and identified and returned to CONUS the remains of 241 Marines killed.
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Eisenhower returned to the United States just as the new command was established. The first United States Commander-in-Chief Europe (USCINCEUR) was General
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1976:(Mediterranean Squadron, effectively fleet sized), and for most of the Cold War was the most powerful maritime striking force along NATO's southern flank.
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Operation Steel Box/Golden Python 1990 – Supported withdrawal of chemical munitions from Germany and coordination of delivery/transport to Johnson Atoll.
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1014:, commander of United States Army, Europe. At this point the position of USCINCEUR was "dual hatted" with Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR).
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Lt. Col. Edward A. Fraser and Command Sgt. Maj. Robert V. Abernethy (April 1, 2019) Strong Europe: A continental-scale combat sustainment laboratory
1084:"). EUCOM conducted a major contingency operation, Operation Blue Bat, in response to Lebanon's request to restore stability within the government.
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1174:). In the Middle East, EUCOM provided military assistance to Israel and noncombatant evacuation of American citizens in 1967, 1973, and 1982–1984.
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1244:), the Mediterranean Sea (including the islands), and the Mediterranean littoral (excluding Egypt, Sudan, Kenya, Ethiopia, Somalia and Djibouti).
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Cyprus Crisis 1964 – USEUCOM positioned ships near the island to conduct evacuation of non-military personnel and deterrent operations if needed.
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prompted EUCOM to launch Operation Enduring Freedom Trans-Sahara in 2007 while continuing to provide rotational forces to Afghanistan and Iraq.
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in Böblingen (Stuttgart), Germany, and serves as the Marine Corps component of EUCOM. MARFOREUR is integral in the planning and execution of
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would continue as Supreme Allied Commander Europe, Eisenhower recommended giving "a maximum of delegated authority" to a four-star deputy.
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Operation Eldorado Canyon 1986 – USAF and USN air strikes on Libya in retaliation for terrorist bombing of La Belle Disco in West Berlin.
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EUCOM used the Military Assistance Program to help its NATO partners build their military capabilities, including after 1955 the German
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Operation Able Sentry/Sabre 1993–1999 – Task force attached to UN Preventive Deployment Force in Macedonia to monitor border activity.
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848:, Germany. Its area of focus covers 21,000,000 square miles (54,000,000 km) and 51 countries and territories, including
17:
1655:(US Army) is inactivated after redeploying from Afghanistan, leaving EUCOM without a Corps HQ for the first time since 1951.
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During the 1980s, negotiations continued with the Soviet Union on strategic and theater-level arms limitation. In 1987, the
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1041:. In 1955, EUCOM established a Support Operations Command Europe, soon renamed Support Operations Task Force Europe (later
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During the 1980s, American forces in Europe increased to over 350,000. EUCOM established Fleet Marine Force Europe (later
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Navy, and U.S. Army presence in Europe maintained separate commands that reported directly to the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
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bases, site 54 is an emergency military hospital near Tel Aviv with 500 beds, and Sites 55 and 56 are ammunition depots.
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Operation Quick Lift 1995 – Support of NATO Rapid Reaction Force and Croatia forces deployment to Bosnia-Herzegovina.
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1042:
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1956:, a special operations force established under the command of Commander, Sixth Fleet, has been involved in fighting
1518:
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U.S. Army V Corps Headquarters (9 September 2020) V Corps Headquarters (Forward) in Poland to be located in Poznań
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2229:
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Lebanon Crisis 1958 – USEUCOM transported 2,000 troops and more than 4.5 million tons of equipment to Lebanon.
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U.S. Central Command is established and takes over responsibility for DoD activities in the Middle East from EUCOM.
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were retitled "Commanders" and the use of "CINC" as an acronym for anyone other than the President was forbidden.
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1618:
1185:. NATO responded with a "two-track" decision to step up negotiations while deploying American intermediate-range
1126:, the number of the American forces in Europe slowly declined. Troop strength in Europe fell to 265,000 by 1970.
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672:
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404:
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command. The senior U.S. Army administrative command in the European region had previously been designated
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Hostage Situation 1990–1992 – Hostage release support for Americans kidnapped and held in the Middle East.
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and a short distance from SHAPE. There, EUCOM prepared plans for the defense of Western Europe within the
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U.S. Africa Command is established and takes over responsibility for DoD activities in Africa from EUCOM.
1010:, former commander of Eighth Army and the Far East Command during the Korean War. His deputy was General
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Operation Deny Flight 1993–1995 – Support to UN/NATO enforcement of no-fly zone over Bosnia-Herzegovina.
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A subordinate unified command of EUCOM is SOCEUR (Special Operations Command Europe), headquartered at
2003:
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511:
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Beirut Air Bridge 1984–1998 – Provided administrative and logistical support the US Embassy in Beirut.
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EUCOM supports programs in former Soviet Bloc countries such as the Joint Contract Team Program, NATO
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https://www.army.mil/article/238882/v_corps_headquarters_forward_in_poland_to_be_located_in_poznan
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Operation Nomad Vigil 1995 – deployment to Albania in support of Predator Unmanned Aerial Vehicle.
1587:(US Army) after redeploying from Saudi Arabia and Kuwait is withdrawn from EUCOM and inactivated.
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On January 15, 2021, EUCOM transferred coordination of military activities for Israel to CENTCOM.
1417:(formerly held by the Joint Staff) and for an increased portion of the North Atlantic, to include
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U.S. European Command administers the low-profile U.S. military storage installations in Israel.
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Operation Night Reach 1973 – Transported UN peacekeepers to Middle East at end of Yom Kippur War.
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In 1999, changes to the command's area of responsibility were announced, after amendments to the
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Congo Crisis 1964 – USEUCOM transported Belgian paratroopers in a rescue operation in the Congo.
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The following list details all operations in which EUCOM has been involved since its inception.
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1960:. It also has a growing role around the shores of West and East Africa, under the direction of
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and took over responsibility for Department of Defense activities in Africa on 1 October 2008.
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1115:(Return of Forces to Germany) exercises in 1967. Cold War crises continued, including the 1968
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841:
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300:
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Unified combatant command of the United States Armed Forces responsible for the European region
2572:(CINC), United States European Command". However, following an order dated 24 October 2002 by
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In 1966, following disagreements by the French with certain NATO military policies, President
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1073:. Many Army Reservists were sent to Europe to bring ground combat units up to full strength.
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Operations Phoenix Scorpion I & II 1997–1998 – support to UN weapons inspectors in Iraq.
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States interests in Europe and Africa. Subsequent terrorist attacks in the EUCOM theater in
1045:) for special operations missions. In 1961, EUCOM began operating an airborne command post,
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Congo Crisis 1967 – Provided airlift support for supplies, Congolese troops, and refugees.
1647:, providing command and control of all United States ground forces engaged in the theater.
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Operation Resolute Response 1998 – Support to US embassy bombings in Kenya and Tanzania.
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1236:. At the same time, EUCOM was formally assigned responsibility for Africa south of the
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Operation Northern Watch 1997–present – Enforcement of No Fly Zone over northern Iraq.
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transferred responsibility for the Middle East from EUCOM to a new combatant command,
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2001–present – USEUCOM theater planning and execution of the Global War on Terrorism.
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Airlift 1978 – Airlifted multinational forces to Zaire to counter invasion by Angola.
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Operation Deliberate Force 1995 – NATO air strikes on Bosnian Serb military forces.
1315:. It was also active in operations in the Balkans, including Bosnia, Macedonia and
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came to an end. The citizens from both East and West Berlin began tearing down the
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Operation Auburn Endeavor 1998 – relocation of uranium fuel from Tbilisi, Georgia.
1575:(US Army) and other USAREUR units are deployed from EUCOM to Saudi Arabia for the
1240:. Thus the area of responsibility became Europe (including the United Kingdom and
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EUCOM continued to prepare for the defense of Europe and began a series of annual
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Prior to 1952, the title "European Command (EUCOM)" referred to a single-service,
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in Stuttgart-Vaihingen, Germany. Special forces units within the AOR include the
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Operation Flexible Anvil/Sky Anvil 1998 – Planning for Balkan/Kosovo operations.
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Operation Vigilant Warrior 1994 – Response to Iraqi buildup along Kuwait border.
1617:(US Army) is deployed from EUCOM to Iraq as the command and control element for
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is the largest U.S. military hospital overseas, treating wounded Soldiers from
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U.S. European Command headquarters moves to Patch Barracks, Stuttgart, Germany.
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intermediate-range ballistic missiles into Eastern Europe and in 1979 invaded
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flying squadrons and support units to augment the Air Force, and 112,000 were
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Operation Avid Recovery 2002 – Explosive Ordance Disposal support to Nigeria.
1339:
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1119:
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180:
4086:. U.S. Department of Defense. American Forces Press Service. 25 October 2002
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Operation Restore Hope 1992–1994 – Assisted in US Somalian security efforts.
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responded with an unprecedented airlift. In 1949 the allies established the
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Operation High Flight 1997 – Search and Rescue effort at Windhoek, Namibia.
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Operation Assured Lift 1997 – In support of Liberian cease-fire monitoring.
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Hostage Crisis 1982 – Italy – Release of Brigadier General James L. Dozier.
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terrorist organizations conducted terror operations in Europe, such as the
1139:
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925:
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JTF Noble Anvil 1999 – Air war over Serbia to withdraw forces from Kosovo.
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Operation Determined Falcon 1998 – Show of Force over Albania near Kosovo.
1440:
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Congo Crisis 1960 – USEUCOM transported UN troops and cargo to the Congo.
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becomes EUCOM's 15th Commander and the first Navy Admiral to lead the HQ.
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General James L. Jones becomes the first US Marine to be EUCOM Commander.
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1031:
1319:. During this time, EUCOM's assigned forces were lowered below 120,000.
999:
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The respective titles of the service commands were: Commander-in-Chief,
864:. The Commander of the United States EUCOM simultaneously serves as the
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1937:
was deactivated in 1992 after returning to Germany after the Gulf War.
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Iranian Hostage Crisis 1981 – Release of 52 hostages held for 444 days.
1712:
Cyprus Crisis 1965 – Airlifted UN peacekeepers and equipment to Cyprus.
1387:
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1038:
970:. The United States sent massive reinforcements to Europe to deter the
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Operation Nickel Grass 1973 – Support of Israel in the Yom Kippur War.
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formed part of EUCOM from 2002 until 2006 when it was disestablished.
1322:
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Operation United Shield 1995 – Support of US withdrawal from Somalia.
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861:
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Desert Storm and Proven Force 1991 – War to remove Iraq from Kuwait.
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and other Soviet Bloc countries in Eastern Europe collapsed and the
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853:
4028:"United States Army | 10th Air & Missile Defense Command"
3750:"Defense.gov News Article: Unified Command Plan Changes Announced"
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3823:"V Corps cases its colors in 'bittersweet' ceremony in Wiesbaden"
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Provide Comfort II 1991 – Kurdish security zone in northern Iraq.
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1402:
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at the USEUCOM change of command ceremony on 1 July 2022, where
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in 1958 due to mounting religious and political conflicts (see "
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3958:"The United States Army | 2D Cavalry Regiment "Dragoons""
1443:, Romania was developed, apparently with the main facility at
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As Commander-in-Chief (CINC), United States European Command
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is the largest U.S. community outside of the U.S., while the
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Operation Arid Farmer 1983 – Supported in the Crisis in Chad.
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Unified combatant commands of the U.S. Department of Defense
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Joint Intelligence Operations Center Europe Analytic Center
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was deactivated in 2013 upon its return from Afghanistan.
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2001 – Successful NATO program to disarm NLA in Macedonia.
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If War Comes, Will US Open Its Military Depots In Israel?
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Operation Nimrod Spar 1974/1975 – Cleared the Suez Canal.
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3980:"The United States Army | 173D ABCT "Sky Soldiers""
3848:"US Army names head of V Corps HQ to be based in Poland"
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at the USEUCOM change of command ceremony on 3 May 2016.
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George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies
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Operation Desert Strike 1996 – Missile Strikes on Iraq.
1987:, USAFE's Warfighting Headquarters are both based at
1908:
The main service component commands of EUCOM are the
1356:
International Military Chiefs of Chaplains Conference
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Since 1990, EUCOM has hosted or co-hosted the annual
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U.S. Naval Forces, Eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean
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William Arkin, Code Names, 139, via Al-Monitor.com,
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The EUCOM Area of responsibility is shown in orange.
2556:(far right), chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
2025:unit, and Naval Special Warfare Unit 2 and 1st BN,
1600:(US Army) is deployed from EUCOM to Kuwait for the
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