U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, alongside Polish Deputy Prime Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz, visited the Army Prepositioned Stocks-2 (APS-2) site in Powidz, Poland on February 15, 2025. The visit highlighted the U.S. Army's commitment to equipping its forces with cutting-edge technology and bolstering deterrence in Eastern Europe, particularly through the V Corps' leading role in the "Transforming in Contact" (TiC) initiative. During their visit, Secretary Hegseth and Deputy Prime Minister Kosiniak-Kamysz met with Soldiers from the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division. The Soldiers showcased new military equipment recently tested during the Combined Resolve 25-1 exercise, emphasizing the impact of the TiC program. This initiative aims to provide Soldiers with the latest technology, allowing them to experiment and provide valuable feedback for shaping the future force.

Feb. 15, 2025

US Defense Secretary Hegseth Inspects Military Equipment in Poland

POWIDZ, Poland — POWIDZ, Poland – U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, alongside Polish Deputy Prime Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz, visited the Army Prepositioned Stocks-2 (APS-2) site in Powidz, Poland on February 15, 2025. The visit highlighted the U.S. Army's commitment to equipping its forces with cutting-edge technology and bolstering deterrence in Eastern Europe, particularly through the V Corps' leading role in the "Transforming in Contact" (TiC) initiative.

U.S. Soldiers with 4th Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, prepare to enter a building after it's been breached during an urban assault course at Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, Feb. 10, 2025. 1st Armored Division, a rotational force supporting V Corps, conducted the urban assault course by training squads to react to contact with an enemy and prevent noncombatant casualties and collateral damage when entering and clearing a room. V Corps presence across the European theater is built on the ability to provide and maintain deployable forces by building readiness, lethality and interoperability through unit-level training, international exercises, and relationships with Allies along NATO’s Eastern flank. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Kyle Kimble)

Feb. 13, 2025

3rd ABCT, 1st Armored Division Conduct Urban Assault Course in Bulgaria

Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria — Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria – Breach and Clear: U.S. Soldiers with 4th Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team (3rd ABCT), 1st Armored Division, conducted an urban assault course at Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, Feb. 10-13, 2025. “Today we are out here conducting team urban operations, learning how to clear a room and destroy the enemy,” said Sgt. Timothy Bannon, an infantryman assigned to 4th Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division.

U.S. Soldiers assigned to 5th Battalion, 7 Calvary Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, observe the impact area during HIMARS (High Mobility Artillery Rocket System) live fire rehearsal near Camp Tappa, Estonia, Jan. 26, 2025. The 13Fs, Forward Observers, assessed the best location to fire the HIMARS based on the visuals in the overlook tower and verbally relayed the information with the Fire Support Element on the ground and transferred information to the HIMARS operators. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Kourtney Nunnery)

Feb. 3, 2025

Forward Observing, Forward Moving

CAMP TAPA, Estonia — Forward Observers assigned to 1-41 Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, perform their semiannual qualifications during the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) live fire exercise near Camp Tapa, Estonia. Jan. 27, 2025.Joint Fires Support specialists, otherwise known as Forward Observers (F.O.),

Sgt. Maj. of the Army Michael R. Weimer, the Army’s most senior enlisted advisor, engages with soldiers of a field feeding team during a visit to Drawsko Pomorskie Training Center, Poland, Jan. 25, 2025. Proper nutrition and sustenance ensure soldiers have the energy and morale to maintain combat readiness and lethality, both in and out of training. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Jasmine McCarthy)

Jan. 25, 2025

Sgt. Maj. of the Army Michael R. Weimer visits regionally aligned forces on the Eastern flank of Europe

DRAWSKO POMORSKIE, Poland — DRAWSKO POMORSKIE, Poland - Sgt. Maj. of the Army Michael R. Weimer visited multiple forward operating sites in Poland from Jan. 24 to Jan. 25, 2025. Throughout his visit to the Powidz and Drawsko-Pomorskie area, Weimer engaged with senior leaders and Soldiers of regionally aligned forces under Operation Assure, Deter, and Reinforce. Brigades from both the 1st Cavalry Division, and 1st Armored Division, provided a tour of their respective sites and their training facilities.

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Isabella Nelson, assigned to 1st Battalion, 77th Field Artillery Regiment, 41st Field Artillery Brigade, poses for a photo after being recognized for winning the V Corps Army Career Counselor of The Year award at U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria, Grafenwoehr, Germany, Jan. 22, 2025. The annual competition is designed to evaluate the Soldier skills and job proficiency of career counselors across V Corps and is a preliminary competition for the Army-wide Career Counselor of the Year Competition, in which Nelson will participate later this year. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Rayonne Bissant)

Jan. 22, 2025

Staff Sgt. Isabella Nelson wins V Corps Career Counselor of the Year Competition

GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — GRAFENWOEHR, Germany – U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Isabella Nelson won the V Corps Army Career Counselor of the Year Competition at Grafenwoehr, Germany, Jan. 16, 2025. Army career counselors from across V Corps gathered to participate in the 2025 Career Counselor of the Year competition. Soldiers competed in an array of events, including the Army Combat Fitness Test, a Soldier knowledge and appearance board, a mystery event and a written exam.

U.S. and Polish Armed Forces Soldiers simulate the flight of an AH-64Ev6 Apache Guardian, during the second Polish Apache Initiative summit at U.S. Army Garrison Ansbach, Germany, Jan 24, 2025. Hosted by the 12th Combat Aviation Brigade, the second Polish Apache Initiative summit provided the U.S., Poland, U.K., and Netherlands with an international forum for discussion on tactics, training, and maintenance of the AH-64Ev6 Apache Guardian Helicopter. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Jolene Cintron)

Jan. 21, 2025

12th Combat Aviation Brigade strengthens NATO partnership by hosting second Polish Apache Initiative summit

ANSBACH, Germany — ANSBACH, Germany – The 12th Combat Aviation Brigade is gearing up to host the second Polish Apache Initiative Summit at Katterbach Army Airfield this week. This summit marks a crucial step in strengthening NATO’s attack aviation capabilities and fostering collaboration among key allies.

Infographic: USAG Poland spans across 11 locations within Poland encompassing three military communities, and providing services to approximately 7,500 Soldiers, civilians, and families.

Jan. 17, 2025

ICE comes to USAG Poland, V Corps

CAMP KOSCIUSZKO, Poland — CAMP KOSCIUSZKO, Poland – Ninety days into its launch, U.S. Army Garrison Poland’s Interactive Customer Evaluation program has already proven to be a powerful tool for collecting actionable feedback and improving services for V Corps Soldiers across the garrison.

Attendees listen and participate in discussions during the fifth European High Mobility Artillery Rocket System Initiative (EHI) in Tallinn, Estonia, Jan. 15-16, 2024. The EHI summit aims to reinforce NATO partnerships through a comprehensive review of lessons learned from the war in Ukraine. It is designed to be a scalable and tailored approach to educating military leaders, mentoring operators, and sharing lessons on sustaining HIMARS and associated equipment.

Jan. 16, 2025

Fifth European High Mobility Artillery Rocket System Initiative

TALLINN, Estonia — TALLINN, Estonia– U.S. Army’s V Corps, in collaboration with Estonian Defense Forces, hosted the fifth European High Mobility Artillery Rocket System Initiative in Tallinn, Estonia, Jan. 15-16, 2024. The EHI summits aim to reinforce NATO partnerships through a comprehensive review of lessons learned from the war in Ukraine. They are designed to be a scalable and tailored approach to educating military leaders, mentoring operators, and sharing lessons on sustaining HIMARS and associated equipment. As the need and concern for collective security within Eastern Europe continue to mount, representatives from more than 15 nations attended the summit with the focus of continuing to increase their HIMARS capability.

U.S. Army Soldiers from Able Battery, 3rd Battalion, 321st Field Artillery Regiment, 18th Field Artillery Brigade, coordinate participants for the unit's static display in Narva, Estonia, Jan. 3, 2025. The M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) is a multiple rocket launcher developed in the 1990s for the United States Army and mounted on a standard U.S. Army (FMTV) M1140 truck frame. Task Force Pegasus supports forward operations across eight countries, emphasizing the importance of international partnerships and collaboration. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Rose Di Trolio)

Jan. 6, 2025

U.S. Armed Forces participate in remembrance of Estonian War of Independence ceasefire ceremony

NARVA, Estonia — U.S. Army soldiers from Task Force Voit joined Estonian Armed Forces and NATO allies participating in the Estonian War of Independence ceasefire remembrance ceremony on Jan. 3, 2025. U.S. Army Soldiers of Task Force Voit participated in a ceremony in remembrance of the Estonian War of Independence with the signing of the Treaty of Tartu on Jan. 2, 1920. The war began in 1918 following the collapse of the Russian Empire, when newly independent Estonia was invaded by Russian forces. The town of Narva played a pivotal role as one of the first targets of the conflict.

Soldiers from the 1019th Engineer Detachment, Indiana National Guard, 113th Engineer Battalion, 219th Engineer Brigade, and members of the French Medical Team pose for a group photo after completing a joint medical training exercise at Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base, Romania, Dec. 18, 2024. The training focused on improving emergency medical response capabilities and fostering interoperability between U.S. and French military personnel. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Carlos Marquez)

Dec. 19, 2024

French-Led Medical Training Brings U.S. and French Forces Together at MKAB

MIHAIL KOGĂLNICEANU AIR BASE, Romania — MIHAIL KOGĂLNICEANU AIR BASE, Romania – French army medical personnel hosted U.S. Army firefighters from the 1019th Engineer Detachment, 113th Engineer Battalion, 219th Engineer Brigade, Indiana National Guard, during a joint medical training exercise at Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base, Romania, Dec. 19, 2024.