Myth 1: NATO’s presence in the Baltic region is dangerous Fact: NATO has taken defensive and proportionate steps in response to a changed security environment. Following Russia’s aggressive actions against Ukraine, Allies requested a greater NATO presence in the region. In 2016, NATO deployed four multinational battlegroups ─ or “enhanced forward presence” ─ to Estonia, …
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By U.S. Mission Poland | 2 July, 2019 | Topics: Events, Military Cooperation, News
As the commander of the newly established U.S. 2nd Fleet, I am honored to have led the 47th iteration of the annual Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) exercise. I want to thank Poland, our steadfast ally, for being one of our hosts during the exercise. BALTOPS 2019 was an opportunity to work together and build on our …
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By U.S. Mission Poland | 1 July, 2019 | Topics: Events, Military Cooperation, News
Headquarters United States European Command Media Operations Division Unit 30400, Box 1000, APO, AE 09128 Tel: +49 (0)711 680-6868/6618 E-mail: eucom.stuttgart.ecpa.mbx.duty-office@mail.mil WARSAW, Poland — In another important milestone marking the strong partnership between the U.S. and Poland, military officials from the two countries signed a cyberspace defense cooperation agreement June 26. The Arrangement on Cyberspace Defense …
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By U.S. Mission Poland | 26 June, 2019 | Topics: Events, Military Cooperation, News, U.S. & Poland
Headquarters, United States European Command Media Operations Division Unit 30400, Box 1000, APO, AE 09128 Tel: +49 (0)711 680-6868/6618 E-mail: eucom.stuttgart.ecpa.mbx.duty-office@mail.mil LEGIONOWO, Poland — U.S. European Command (USEUCOM) and Poland’s National Cyber Security Centre will host Exercise Baltic Ghost, a table-top exercise (TTX) supporting enhanced Forward Presence (eFP) June 25-27. As part of a broader effort …
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By U.S. Mission Poland | 25 June, 2019 | Topics: Events, Military Cooperation, News
By U.S. Mission Poland | 14 June, 2019 | Topics: Donald J. Trump, Events, Military Cooperation, News, President of the United States
June 12, 2019 Washington Joint Declaration on Defense Cooperation Regarding United States Force Posture in the Republic of Poland The United States of America (the United States) and the Republic of Poland (Poland) share a history of friendship based on common efforts, shared values, and mutual respect. We have fought shoulder-to-shoulder around the globe, …
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By U.S. Mission Poland | 13 June, 2019 | Topics: Events, Military Cooperation, News, President of the United States, U.S. & Poland
7 June, 2019 A U.S. Air Force EC-130H Compass Call, Airmen and support equipment have arrived at Krzesiny Air Base, Poland, to participate in training with other U.S. aircraft and the Polish air force as part of an on-going series of military engagements. During this rotation, U.S. and Polish air forces will conduct training focused …
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By U.S. Mission Poland | 7 June, 2019 | Topics: Events, Military Cooperation, News
Primary Contact: 1LT Kealy Moriarty Ph#: +49 17 2189 1096 Email: Kealy.a.moriarty2.mil@mail.mil May 13, 2019 BEMOWO PISKIE, Poland— Pennsylvania Army National Guard’s 3rd Squadron, 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment is set to replace the outgoing unit, 2nd Squadron, 278th ACR in support of NATO’s Enhanced Forward Presence Battle (eFP) Group Poland during the transfer of authority …
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By U.S. Mission Poland | 16 May, 2019 | Topics: Events, Military Cooperation, News
May 10, 2019 U.S. Under Secretary of Defense for Policy John C. Rood and Polish Deputy Minister of National Defence Tomasz Szatkowski provide the following joint statement at the conclusion of their May 10 meeting at the Pentagon: U.S. Under Secretary of Defense for Policy John C. Rood and Polish Deputy Minister of National Defence …
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By U.S. Mission Poland | 13 May, 2019 | Topics: Events, Military Cooperation, News
Video Transcription: Over the past 70 years NATO Allies have prospered, experiencing greater economic stability, security and peace internationally. April 4, 2019, marks the 70th anniversary of the signing of the North Atlantic Treaty and the creation of NATO. The Alliance is united in its defense of democracy, individual liberty and the rule of law. …
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By U.S. Mission Poland | 5 April, 2019 | Topics: Events, Military Cooperation, News
Remarks Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC April 4, 2019 SECRETARY GENERAL STOLTENBERG: Good morning. Seventy years ago today, NATO’s founding treaty was signed in this great city, and I would start by thanking Secretary Pompeo for hosting us all today to mark the 70th anniversary of our great alliance. And by that, …
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By U.S. Mission Poland | 5 April, 2019 | Topics: Events, Michael R. Pompeo, Military Cooperation, News
Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium Washington, DC April 3, 2019 SECRETARY POMPEO: (Applause.) Well, good evening, everyone. Welcome to all the foreign ministers here. Seventy years is really huge. It’s a big milestone for NATO, and I’m looking forward to celebrating tonight and getting some important work done tomorrow. I …
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By U.S. Mission Poland | 4 April, 2019 | Topics: Events, Michael R. Pompeo, Military Cooperation, News
48th Fighter Wing Public Affairs Email: 48fw.pa@us.af.mil March 25, 2019 RAF LAKENHEATH, England — U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles, aircrew and support personnel from RAF Lakenheath, England, deployed to Powidz Air Base, Poland, to participate in exercise Rapid Panther, Mar. 25. The flying exercise demonstrates the 48th Fighter Wing’s ability to forward deploy rapidly with …
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By U.S. Mission Poland | 25 March, 2019 | Topics: Events, Military Cooperation, News
U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortresses conducted flights from RAF Fairford, England, to Lithuania and Poland on March 20, 2019, to conduct interoperability training with NATO Enhanced Forward Presence units. B-52s conducted training with NATO Joint Terminal Attack Controllers attached to the multinational battalion battle group in Lithuania, as well as Battle Group Poland. In Lithuania, …
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By U.S. Mission Poland | 21 March, 2019 | Topics: Events, Military Cooperation, News
U.S. Army Europe Public Affairs Office Phone: 0611-143-537-0005 | DSN: (314) 537-0005 www.eur.army.mil | USArmyEurope.MediaDesk@mail.mil March 19, 2019 WIESBADEN, Germany — At the direction of the Secretary of Defense, the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, deployed to Europe to exercise the U.S. Army’s ability to rapidly alert, recall and deploy under emergency conditions. This Dynamic …
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By U.S. Mission Poland | 19 March, 2019 | Topics: Events, Military Cooperation, News
A Bomber Task Force deployment of B-52 Stratofortress aircraft, Airmen and support equipment from the 2nd Bomb Wing, Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, have arrived in the U.S. European Command area of operations for a deployment to conduct theater integration and flying training. The aircraft will operate out of RAF Fairford, England. The deployment of …
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By U.S. Mission Poland | 18 March, 2019 | Topics: Events, Military Cooperation, News
The United States welcomes Poland’s decision to move forward with its acquisition of the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS). Signing a Letter of Offer and Acceptance on February 13 was the culmination of successful negotiations between our two countries. This decision greatly increases the potential for cooperation between U.S. and Polish land forces. Poland’s …
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By U.S. Mission Poland | 20 February, 2019 | Topics: Events, Military Cooperation, News
ZAGAN, Poland – The 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, will transfer authority with 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, during a ceremony Feb. 12, 1:30 p.m., at the Zagan Cultural Palace. The ceremony officially recognizes the beginning of the fourth iteration of an armored brigade combat team in support of …
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By U.S. Mission Poland | 6 February, 2019 | Topics: Military Cooperation, News, Press Releases
On December 6, Ambassador Georgette Mosbacher attended the closing ceremonies for the Anakonda-18 (AN-18) multinational training exercise in Elblag, Poland, which also officially confirmed the successful validation of the Headquarters Multinational Division-North East (MND-NE) per the 2016 Warsaw NATO Summit. President Andrzej Duda, Defense Minister Mariusz Blaszczak and GENCOM General Jaroslaw Mika attended on behalf of the Polish government and military. Military …
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By U.S. Mission Poland | 10 December, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, Military Cooperation, News
Fact Sheet Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC December 4, 2018 Since 2013, the United States has raised its concerns with Russia regarding Russian development of a ground-launched cruise missile (NATO designator: SSC-8, Russian designator: 9M729) with a range capability between 500 and 5,500 kilometers on repeated occasions. These include more than 30 engagements at …
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By U.S. Mission Poland | 10 December, 2018 | Topics: Events, Military Cooperation, News
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Europe District will host an “Event for Industry: Working with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers,” in Warsaw, Poland on Tuesday, December 4, 2018 starting at 8:30 a.m. hours. Media are invited to cover opening remarks by representatives from the U.S. Embassy and the Polish government starting at …
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By U.S. Mission Poland | 30 November, 2018 | Topics: Events, Military Cooperation, News
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Europe District will host an “Event for Industry: Working with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers,” in Warsaw, Poland on Tuesday, 04 December 2018 at 0830 hours. LOCATION: Warsaw Marriott Hotel Al. Jerozolimskie 65/79 00-697 Warsaw Poland PURPOSE: USACE Europe District has upcoming construction projects for …
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By U.S. Mission Poland | 14 November, 2018 | Topics: Events, Military Cooperation, News
NATO’s highest Military Authority, the Military Committee, will meet from September 28-30, 2018, in Warsaw, Poland. The meeting will be hosted by the Chief of the Polish General Staff, Lieutenant General Rajmund Andrzejczak. The NATO Military Committee Conference enables the Chiefs of Defense to meet and discuss issues of importance to the Alliance. They will …
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By U.S. Mission Poland | 25 September, 2018 | Topics: Events, Military Cooperation, News
Primary Contact: 1LT Christina Shoptaw Ph#: +1 865-236-7461 Email: christina.m.shoptaw.mil.@mail.mil Task Force Raider, 2/278th ACR Wednesday, September 12, 2018 BEMOWO PISKIE, Poland— The NATO Enhanced Presence Forward Battle Group Poland is set to replace commanders and units in a transfer of authority scheduled for September 20, 2018. Battle Group Poland commanded by U.S. Army Lt. Col. …
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By U.S. Mission Poland | 12 September, 2018 | Topics: Events, Military Cooperation, News
Illinois National Guard (ILNG) Commander Major General Richard J. Hayes received the Commander’s Cross and Star of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland from President Andrzej Duda for his contribution to Poland’s defense and sovereignty on August 15 during a ceremony at the Presidential Palace. General Hayes commented that the medal reflects …
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By U.S. Mission Poland | 22 August, 2018 | Topics: Events, Military Cooperation, News
U.S. Army Europe Public Affairs Office Phone: +49 (0) 162.105.1250 www.eur.army.mil | kimberly.d.calkins.mil@mail.mil DRAWSKO POMORSKIE TRAINNG AREA, Poland – The closing ceremonies for Resolute Castle 18 will be held at the Drawsko Pomorskie Training Area, Poland, at 10 a.m. Aug. 27, 2018. Resolute Castle 18 is a six-month exercise supported by the South Carolina National Guard, …
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By U.S. Mission Poland | 14 August, 2018 | Topics: Events, Military Cooperation, News
Airmen and Soldiers were deployed for one month to Krzesiny Air Base, Poland, in July, to test their ability to rapidly setup facilities, equipment and vehicles as part of the European Contingency Air Operations Sets effort. A first for the U.S., this effort sets the standard for future exercises and real world Deployable Air Base …
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By U.S. Mission Poland | 30 July, 2018 | Topics: Events, Military Cooperation, News
After commissioning through ROTC, COL Hough served as in 3-187th IN, 3rd IBCT, 101st ABN Division (AASLT). Upon successful completion of his first assignment, COL Hough attended the Infantry Maneuver Captains Career Course (MCCC), where he received orders to XVIII Airborne Corps, Ft. Bragg, N.C. While assigned to XVIII Airborne Corps, COL Hough served in …
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By U.S. Mission Poland | 20 July, 2018 | Topics: Military Cooperation, News
By U.S. Mission Poland | 24 June, 2018 | Topics: Events, Military Cooperation, News
BEMOWO PISKIE, POLAND 06.20.2018 Story by 2nd Lt. Robert Bannon 2d Cavalry Regiment Educational opportunities abound in the U.S. Army, enriching Soldiers who actively seek them out and reap their benefits. Even in the midst of a six-month rotation in Bemowo Piskie, Poland as part of NATO’s enhanced Forward Presence initiative, Soldiers from the 1st …
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By U.S. Mission Poland | 21 June, 2018 | Topics: Events, Military Cooperation, News
By: Ensign Cody L. Keim GDYNIA, Poland – The Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) and embarked Marines assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) arrived in Gdynia, Poland, June 22, 2018, for a scheduled port visit to enhance U.S.-Poland relations as the two NATO allies work together for a …
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By U.S. Mission Poland | 21 June, 2018 | Topics: Events, Military Cooperation, News
Primary Contact: Capt. Anna Bielek-Pestka Ph#: +48- 723-251-615 Email: 15bz.rzecznik@ron.mil.pl 15th Mechanized Brigade BEMOWO PISKIE, Poland— The NATO Enhanced Presence Forward Battle Group Poland is set to replace commanders in a change of command ceremony scheduled for July 14, 2018. Battle Group Poland commanded by U.S. Army Lt. Col. Adam Lackey and commander of 1st Squadron, …
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By U.S. Mission Poland | 6 June, 2018 | Topics: Events, Military Cooperation, News
Primary Contact: Capt. Anna Bielek-Pestka Ph#: +48- 723-251-615 Email: 15bz.rzecznik@ron.mil.pl 15th Mechanized Brigade 4 June 2018 BEMOWO PISKIE, Poland– Soldiers from the NATO Enhanced Presence Battle Group Poland participated in the opening ceremony of Saber Strike 18 on Monday, June 4, 2018. The opening ceremony signified the start of the eighth iteration of a long-standing U.S. …
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By U.S. Mission Poland | 5 June, 2018 | Topics: Events, Military Cooperation, News
BALTOPS 18 exercise will take place in the Baltic Sea region from June 3 – 15, in which 4,700 sailors and marines from 20 NATO member and two NATO partner countries will participate. 2018 marks the 46th edition of the biggest naval exercise in the Baltic region. BALTOPS is an annual joint, multinational maritime exercise …
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By U.S. Mission Poland | 1 June, 2018 | Topics: Military Cooperation, News, Press Releases
The 2d Cavalry Regiment will depart in roughly 40 convoys from Rose Barracks, Germany and conduct a tactical road march through the eastern portion of Germany, Poland, the Czech Republic, Lithuania, and Latvia from May 28 to June 23, 2018. This movement will consist of more than 1,000 Strykers and other military vehicles in support …
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By U.S. Mission Poland | 1 June, 2018 | Topics: Events, Military Cooperation, News
Ironhorse Public Affairs Office Phone: +48 510-905-076 www.facebook.com/1stABCT1stCD | lloyd.e.bedford2.mil@mail.mil ZAGAN, Poland – The 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team “Dagger Brigade,” 1st Infantry Division, will conduct a relief in place ceremony with the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team “Ironhorse Brigade,” 1st Cavalry Division, at 10 a.m. June 4, at the Zagan Cultural Palace in downtown Zagan. During …
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By U.S. Mission Poland | 29 May, 2018 | Topics: Events, Military Cooperation, News
U.S. Army Europe Public Affairs Office Phone: 0611-143-537-0009 | DSN: (314) 537-0009 www.eur.army.mil | donald.t.wrenn.civ@mail.mil WIESBADEN, Germany – Exercise Saber Strike 18 will be held June 3-15 at training areas in Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland. Approximately 18,000 participants from 19 different countries will participate in the eighth iteration of the exercise spread across the four countries. …
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By U.S. Mission Poland | 21 May, 2018 | Topics: Events, Military Cooperation, News
Email: usarmy.bavaria.7atc.list.jmtc-pao-all@mail.mil COM: +49(0)9641-70-569-0029 Web: www.eur.army.mil/7atc Photos: www.flickr.com/photos/7armyjmtc/ Video: www.youtube.com/7thArmyTrainingCommand/ GRAFENWOEHR, Germany (May 1, 2018) – U.S. Army Europe and the German Army will co-host the third Strong Europe Tank Challenge at Grafenwoehr Training Area, June 3 – 8, 2018. Eight NATO and partner nations are scheduled to participate in this year’s tank challenge. Austria, France, Germany, Poland, Ukraine …
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By U.S. Mission Poland | 15 May, 2018 | Topics: Events, Military Cooperation, News
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, April 10, 2018 Contact: Capt. Gary Loten-Beckford Cell: 001- 573-586-9463 Email: garylotenbeckford@gmail.com BEMOWO PISKIE, Poland— 1st Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment (War Eagles) based out of Vilseck, Germany is set to replace 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment (Wolf Pack) in a transfer of authority ceremony scheduled for April 20, 2018. Battle Group …
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By U.S. Mission Poland | 10 April, 2018 | Topics: Events, Military Cooperation, News
Press Statement Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Washington, DC March 28, 2018 The United States welcomes today’s signing in Warsaw of an agreement concluding Phase I of Poland’s purchase of the Patriot missile defense system, worth $4.6 billion. This includes a brand new, state-of-the-art command and control system for Poland’s air and missile defense. The signing …
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By U.S. Mission Poland | 29 March, 2018 | Topics: Events, Military Cooperation, News
U.S. Embassy Warsaw Press Release March 28, 2018 We welcome today’s announcement of an agreement between the U.S. Government and Poland to move forward with Phase I of the PATRIOT missile defense system including the brand new, state of the art, command and control system for its air and missile defense. The signing of this …
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By U.S. Mission Poland | 28 March, 2018 | Topics: Events, Military Cooperation, News, U.S. & Poland
Remarks Rex W. Tillerson Secretary of State The 2017 Atlantic Council-Korea Foundation Forum Washington, DC December 12, 2017 (excerpt) I want to touch a bit on the NATO and Europe relationship quickly, and this was an early trip of the President’s as well. And I think the important thing is that the Atlantic alliance is …
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By U.S. Mission Poland | 13 December, 2017 | Topics: Events, Former U.S. Government Leaders, Military Cooperation, News | Tags: Rex Tillerson
Press Conference Rex W. Tillerson Secretary of State NATO Headquarters Brussels, Belgium December 6, 2017 SECRETARY TILLERSON: Well, good afternoon, all. It truly is a pleasure to be back in Brussels. Someone reminded me this is my seventh trip to Europe already this year. But it is great to be back. I had a …
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By U.S. Mission Poland | 7 December, 2017 | Topics: Events, Former U.S. Government Leaders, Military Cooperation, News | Tags: Rex Tillerson
3 November 2017 DRAWSKO POMORSKIE TRAINING AREA, Poland — The 1st Assault Helicopter Battalion, 227th Aviation Regiment, will host Operation Thoroughbred 2017 here, at 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9. Media are invited to observe approximately 160 Soldiers as they conduct a readiness demonstration validating the unit’s preparedness since they’ve arrived from Fort Hood, Texas, as …
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By U.S. Mission Poland | 2 November, 2017 | Topics: Events, Military Cooperation, News
90 soldiers from the Battle Group Poland toured the Warsaw Uprising Museum and the Museum of Blessed Father Jerzy Popieluszko in Warsaw, Poland, Oct. 27, 2017. The soldiers gained an in depth knowledge of Poland’s history during WWII and were provided the opportunity to taste Polish cuisine for lunch. The tour was organized by the …
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By U.S. Mission Poland | 30 October, 2017 | Topics: Events, Military Cooperation, News
On October 20, U.S. Army helicopters arrived in Belgium to begin a nine-month rotation, which will provide air support for units stationed in Europe. As part of its deployment, the Army’s 1st Air Cavalry Brigade brought 89 helicopters across the Atlantic, including 12 CH-47 Chinooks, 38 UH-60 Black Hawks,15 HH-60 Medevac Black Hawks and 24 …
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By U.S. Mission Poland | 25 October, 2017 | Topics: Military Cooperation, News
By SSG Jennifer Bunn The 2nd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment (2/2CR) transferred authority of Battle Group Poland to the 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment (3/2 CR) during a ceremony on Oct. 20, 2017, at the Bemowo Piskie Training Area near Orzysz, Poland. In March of 2017, 2/2CR deployed to Poland–along with soldiers from Romania and …
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By U.S. Mission Poland | 24 October, 2017 | Topics: Military Cooperation, News
The 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment (3/2CR) is conducting a tactical road march with over 800 Troops to Orzysz, Poland from Rose Barracks, Germany in support of NATO’s enhanced Forward Presence (eFP). They are replacing 2nd Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment (2/2CR), which was the first American unit deployed to Poland as part of NATO’s …
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By U.S. Mission Poland | 11 October, 2017 | Topics: Events, Military Cooperation, News
October 6, 2017 The 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment will depart in two serials from Rose Barracks, Germany and conduct a tactical road march with over 800 Troops to Orzysz, Poland on Oct. 9 and Oct. 11, 2017 in support of enhanced Forward Presence. The Battle Group Poland tactical road march will have two serials. …
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By U.S. Mission Poland | 6 October, 2017 | Topics: Military Cooperation, News
NATO Military Presence in Poland Multinational Corps Northeast (MNC-NE), Szczecin Multinational Corps Northeast is the headquarters for Eastern Europe which reports to the NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR), which undertakes a wide range of joint military operations. Multinational Division Northeast (MND-NE), Elblag Multinational Division North East Headquarters coordinates activities of the enhanced Forward …
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By U.S. Mission Poland | 29 September, 2017 | Topics: Military Cooperation, News, U.S. & Poland
By U.S. Mission Poland | 6 September, 2017 | Topics: Military Cooperation, News
On September 1, 2017 Acting Secretary of the Army Ryan McCarthy and Senator Jerry Moran (R-KS) visited U.S. troops deployed to Poznan and Powidz as part of U.S. Army Europe’s Atlantic Resolve mission. They also toured Polish facilities of 4th Infantry Division’s Mission Command Element and 21st TSC’s Combat Sustainment Support Battalion and were briefed on …
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By U.S. Mission Poland | 6 September, 2017 | Topics: Events, Military Cooperation, News
Beginning in early January 2017, the U.S. Army’s 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team of the 4th Infantry Division (3/4 ABCT) will deploy to Poland and establish its brigade headquarters in Żagań. The brigade will also deploy to NATO’s other eastern member countries in order to enhance deterrence, increase interoperability, and meet U.S. commitments to NATO Allies. …
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By U.S. Mission Poland | 31 August, 2017 | Topics: Events, Military Cooperation, News
23 August 2017 Two B-1B Lancer aircraft, one B-52 Stratofortress, and support equipment from bases across the U.S. arrived today at RAF Fairford, U.K. The B-1s, from the 7th Bomb Wing, Dyess Air Force Base, Tx., and the B-52 from the Air Force Reserve Command 307th Bomb Wing, Barksdale AFB, La., are scheduled to conduct flyovers …
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By U.S. Mission Poland | 24 August, 2017 | Topics: Events, Military Cooperation, News
On August 15, U.S. Army Europe Commanding General LTG Ben Hodges was awarded with the Commander’s Cross from President of Poland Andrzej Duda “for his commitment to the development of Polish-US military cooperation, the strengthening of the NATO eastern flank and increasing the U.S. presence in Poland.” During the ceremony, President Duda said: “Thank you, Sir, …
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By U.S. Mission Poland | 17 August, 2017 | Topics: Military Cooperation, News, Press Releases
Gen. Mark Milley, U.S. Army Chief of Staff, and Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges, commanding general of U.S. Army Europe visited a Military Air Base in Powidz, Poland, as part of their trip throughout Eastern Europe, Aug. 7, 2017. Following a tour of the Polish Air Base, the U.S. Army generals met with the 497th Combat …
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By U.S. Mission Poland | 16 August, 2017 | Topics: Military Cooperation, News, Press Releases
Senator Elizabeth Warren came to Poland with a two day visit on August 8. During her first trip to Poland, Sen. Warren visited Poznan where she met with leaders and soldiers from the 4th Infantry Division Mission Forward-Command Element and received overview of U.S Army operations across Europe. In Powidz, Senator Warren toured the facilities …
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By U.S. Mission Poland | 10 August, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Military Cooperation, News, Press Releases
Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army General Mark Milley and Deputy Commanding General of U.S. Army Europe Major General Timothy McGuire visited Poland on August 7 to strengthen Polish-American military cooperation and it’s future development. During their meetings with Polish leaders and counterparts, they discussed U.S. military presence in Poland, including the U.S. Armored Brigade Combat …
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By U.S. Mission Poland | 8 August, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Military Cooperation, News
By U.S. Mission Poland | 1 August, 2017 | Topics: Military Cooperation, News
(Photo: USAREUR) From May 30th to June 1, Polish Parliamentary representatives Arkadiusz Czartoryski (PiS), Iwona Arent (PiS), Małgorzata Wypych (PiS), Grzegorz Długi (Kukiz’15) and Norbert Obrycki (PO) visited Brussels, Ramstein, and Wiesbaden to gain a better understanding of ballistic and intermediate range missile defense, as well as NATO and U.S. led deployments to NATO’s eastern …
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By U.S. Mission Poland | 7 June, 2017 | Topics: Events, Military Cooperation, News
COMMANDER NAVAL STRIKING AND SUPPORT FORCES NATO REDUTO GOMES FREIRE ESTRADA DA MEDROSA 2780-070 OEIRAS PORTUGAL BALTOPS 17 to set sail in June 25 May 2017 OEIRAS, Portugal – The 45th edition of Exercise BALTIC OPERATIONS (BALTOPS) will take place in the Baltic Sea from 1 to 16 June. Air, maritime, and ground assets from …
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By U.S. Mission Poland | 26 May, 2017 | Topics: Events, Military Cooperation, News
(U.S. Army photo by Spc. Kevin Wang) Polish cadets met with the U.S. UK and Romanian soldiers from Battle Group Poland’s ready platoon at Bemowo Piskie Training Area. During a static display of military equipment at the training site, multinational soldiers taught cadets from the War Studies University in Warsaw how to operate various equipment …
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By U.S. Mission Poland | 22 May, 2017 | Topics: Events, Military Cooperation, News
On Monday, May 22, at 17:00, the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs’ Acting Assistant Secretary John Heffern will host a public webchat focusing on the transatlantic bond between the United States and its European allies. Daniel S. Hamilton, Executive Director of the Center for Transatlantic Relations at Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International …
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By U.S. Mission Poland | 19 May, 2017 | Topics: Events, Military Cooperation, News
By Lieutenant Alex Perrien Navy Region Europe, Africa, Southwest Asia Public Affairs REDZIKOWO, Poland (NNS) — Naval Support Facility Redzikowo Commanding Officer Capt. Ricky Gilbert signed Memorandums of Agreement May 10 with the Polish Force Protection Battalion, JW5718 and the 7th Coastal Brigade. The Memorandum will allow American Sailors and Polish Soldiers to train together …
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By U.S. Mission Poland | 16 May, 2017 | Topics: Events, Military Cooperation, News
On May 12, Ambassador Paul Jones led a ceremony congratulating U.S. Embassy Warsaw’s Marine detachment for earning the 2016 Marine Detachment of the Year Award. This distinction recognizes the team’s excellent performance in several areas including proficiency, physical fitness, morale, community involvement, and off-duty education. Marine Detachment Warsaw achieved this level of sustained performance by …
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By U.S. Mission Poland | 16 May, 2017 | Topics: Events, Military Cooperation, News
POZNAN, POLAND 05.13.2017 Story by Staff Sgt. Diandra Harrell Headquarters, 4th Infantry Division Public Affairs POZNAN, Poland- Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges, commanding general, U.S. Army Europe, conducted a site visit at the new Mission Command Element (MCE) headquarters located at the 14th Military Business Division, in Poznan, Poland May 13, 2017. The MCE recently relocated …
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By U.S. Mission Poland | 15 May, 2017 | Topics: Events, Military Cooperation, News
Battle Group Poland soldiers from the United States, United Kingdom and Romania arrived to Orzysz in late March, but they have already became a part of the Polish local community. On Poland’s Flag Day on May 2, the Battle Group participated in a flag raising ceremony, set up a static display at the annual Garrison …
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By U.S. Mission Poland | 12 May, 2017 | Topics: Military Cooperation, News
BEMOWO PISKIE, Poland— The NATO Enhanced Presence Forward Battle Group Poland is set to replace commanders and units in a transfer of authority scheduled for September 20, 2018. Battle Group Poland commanded by U.S. Army Lt. Col. Timothy Wright and Commander of 1st Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment relinquishes command to the incoming Battle Group Poland …
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By U.S. Mission Poland | 21 March, 2017 | Topics: Events, Military Cooperation, News
On behalf of the U.S. Government, the U.S. Embassy Warsaw extends its deepest condolences and sympathy to the family of the victim of the accident in Redzikowo that occurred earlier today. Polish and American authorities are cooperating closely to determine exactly what happened, how best to prevent such tragedies in the future, and how best …
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By U.S. Mission Poland | 1 March, 2017 | Topics: Military Cooperation
Lieutenant General Joseph Anderson visited Poland in February to meet with Polish counterparts and U.S. Troops to discuss further US-Polish military cooperation. In Krakow, LTG Anderson participated in the annual US-Polish Army Staff Talks and visited Poland’s elite 6th Airborne “General Sosabowski” Brigade. LTG Anderson is the former U.S. Army 18th Airborne Corps Commander and former …
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By U.S. Mission Poland | 1 March, 2017 | Topics: Events, Military Cooperation, News
The Polish Ministry of National Defense, in cooperation with U.S. Embassy Warsaw, is nominating two Polish military students to attend the 4-year commissioning program at the United States Military Academy in West Point, New York. This week, students from the Military Academy of Land Forces in Wroclaw and Military Technical Academy of Warsaw visited …
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By U.S. Mission Poland | 18 December, 2016 | Topics: Events, Military Cooperation, News
Ambassador Douglas Lute U.S. Permanent Representative to NATO Pre-Ministerial Press Briefing December 5, 2016 Moderator: Good afternoon. We have the U.S. Permanent Representative to NATO Ambassador Doug Lute here to provide an on-the-record briefing previewing the Foreign Ministerial this week. Mr. Ambassador? Ambassador Lute: Okay, thanks. As you know, our convention is to gather all …
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By U.S. Mission Poland | 7 December, 2016 | Topics: Events, Military Cooperation, News
FORT CARSON, Colorado — The 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, has begun its movement to Europe, loading the first trains this week that will send a heavy brigade’s worth of tanks, Bradley fighting vehicles and other equipment overseas in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve. Iron Brigade Soldiers, led by 1st Battalion, 66th …
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By U.S. Mission Poland | 7 December, 2016 | Topics: Events, Military Cooperation, News
FORT CARSON, Colorado — With the temperature dipping below freezing and snow starting to fall, a typical Colorado day in December didn’t hamper Soldiers from 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, from wrapping up weeks’ worth of work to load trains with equipment ultimately bound for Europe. In fact, the rail-load operations here …
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By U.S. Mission Poland | 7 December, 2016 | Topics: Events, Military Cooperation, News
USS Mount Whitney (LCC-20), a Blue Ridge class command ship, is vising Gdynia on July 12 for a routine port visit. The USS Mount Whitney along with its more than 300 crew members took part in the international military exercise – BALTOPS16 in the Baltic Sea region as a command ship. During the visit to …
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By U.S. Embassy Warsaw PAS | 11 July, 2016 | Topics: Events, Military Cooperation, News
On 6-8 June, Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army General Mark Milley will visit Poland. He will take part in the ceremonial opening of the Anaconda 16 exercise at the National Defense University in Warsaw, together with Ambassador Jones and LTG Ben Hodges, Commander of the U.S. Army in Europe. During his visit to …
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By U.S. Embassy Warsaw PAS | 6 June, 2016 | Topics: Events, Military Cooperation, News
Starting on May 31, U.S. Army troops from the 2nd Cavalry Regiment are driving across Poland as part of a tactical road march dubbed “Dragoon Ride II.” On their way U.S. soldiers stopped to meet local residents in Tarnów May 31 to continue such meetings further on the way in Lublin (June 1) and Suwalki …
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By U.S. Embassy Warsaw PAS | 31 May, 2016 | Topics: Military Cooperation, Press Releases, U.S. & Poland
On Tuesday, February 23, 2016, from 11:00 AM to 1 PM, American Army troops from the 2nd Cavalry Regiment met with residents of Łódź at Leon Schiller’s Avenue. Łódź residents were be able to talk to American soldiers and see American military equipment up-close, including Strykers, Humvees and support vehicles. Polish soldiers from the Military …
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By U.S. Embassy Warsaw PAS | 24 February, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Military Cooperation, News, U.S. & Poland
On Saturday, February 6, 2016, at 10:30 AM, American Army troops from the 2nd Cavalry Regiment met with residents of Toruń at the New Market Square. Toruń residents were able to talk to American soldiers and see American military equipment up-close, including M777 Howitzers, Humvees and support vehicles. Polish soldiers from the Artillery and Armored Training …
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By U.S. Embassy Warsaw PAS | 6 February, 2016 | Topics: Military Cooperation, News, Press Releases