A U.S. Army M3 Bradley Cavalry Fighting Vehicle assigned to 2nd Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, waits for further instruction during exercise Paladin Strike at Camp Adazi Training Area, Latvia, Aug. 8, 2024. U.S. Forces worked alongside Canadian, Latvian, Romanian, Spanish, and United Kingdom militaries to enhance interoperability among NATO allies. The 1st Cavalry Division’s mission in Europe is to engage in multinational training and exercises across the continent, working alongside NATO allies and regional security partners to provide combat-credible forces to V Corps, America’s forward-deployed corps in Europe. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Trey Gonzales)

Aug. 8, 2024

NATO exercise highlights international operability

ADAZI, Latvia — NATO soldiers from Canada, Latvia, Romania, Spain, the United States and the United Kingdom gathered to conduct field exercise Paladin Strike Aug. 5-8, 2024, at the Adazi Military Camp Training Area, Latvia.

U.S. and Polish Military leaders in attendance pose for a picture at the Polish Apache Initiative summit, Inowrocław, Poland, on August 7, 2024. The initiative taught organizational leaders on AH-64 organizations, combat tactics and maintenance considerations. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Nolan Brewer)

Aug. 8, 2024

Polish Apache Initiative Takes Flight: V Corps Boosts NATO Unity

INOWROCŁAW, Poland — In a significant boost to security cooperation and NATO interoperability, V Corps has launched the Polish Apache Initiative in collaboration with the Polish military. V Corps, The Army's only forward deployed warfighting headquarters, set the stage for aviation integration by conducting a Polish Apache Initiative summit designed to meet interoperability and training objectives between Polish and NATO aviation units. The summit, starting on 6 August, focused on educating organizational leaders on AH-64 organizations, combat tactics and maintenance consideration during the two-day event in Inowroclaw. The initiative comprises three main components: the Apache Initiative Summits, Apprenticeships, and Partnership Exercises.

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Jordan Behr, assigned to the 2nd Cavalry Regiment, uses a compass-to-cheek method while plotting land navigation at Rose Barracks, Vilseck, Germany, July 15, 2024. Land navigation techniques are one of the tasks the squad will be tested on during the upcoming U.S. Army Europe and Africa Best Squad Competition. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Andrew Clark)

July 26, 2024

Squad from V Corps Prepares for Upcoming USAREUR-AF Best Squad Competition

VILSECK, GERMANY — “He’s slowing down.” A squad of five 2nd Cavalry Regiment Soldiers watched their last member race around the railhead at Rose Barracks. The sun was unusually aggressive for so early in the morning, and, weighted down in full “battle rattle,” the Soldier’s pace was indeed slowing. Covered in sweat, with his own heart rate still dropping from finishing an intense workout, the squad’s leader, U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Jordan Behr, raced out to meet his Soldier and cheer him on.

Col. Francis Boudreau, corps surgeon assigned to V Corps, poses for a photo at Ireland Army Health Clinic, Fort Knox, Kentucky, July 25, 2024. In honor of the Army Medical Corps' birthday, Boudreau highlights the importance of maintaining a combat-ready medical force within V Corps. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Tyler Brock)

July 26, 2024

V Corps Surgeon Leads Medical Corps into the Future

FORT KNOX, Ky. — As the Army Medical Corps celebrates its birthday on July 27, Col. Francis Boudreau, corps surgeon assigned to V Corps, reflects on his journey, the unique challenges faced by V Corps, and the significant advancements in military medicine that continue to shape the Corps' mission. The Medical Corps, which has been integral to the Army since its establishment in 1775, continues to evolve and meet the demands of modern warfare.

U.S. tanks pass through the wrecked streets of Coutances, France. This illustration was created using Adobe Photoshop, with added yellow box and text to highlight the significance of Operation Cobra and V Corps' contributions, and the photo was colorized using Photoshop restoration tools. (U.S. Army illustration by Tyler Brock)

July 25, 2024

Breaking through: V Corps and the success of Operation Cobra

FORT KNOX, Ky. — After many successful operations and advances, the Allied forces, including V Corps, found themselves entrenched in the difficult bocage terrain of Normandy. The German Wehrmacht's defenses were proving formidable, and a breakthrough was desperately needed.

U.S. Soldiers dance with a crowd during Via Gladiola at the Nijmegen March on July 19, 2024, in Nijmegen, Netherlands. Via Gladiola was a parade for finishers of the march that take place throughout the city of Nijmegen.

July 19, 2024

V Corps Soldiers Complete the Nijmegen March

NIJMEGEN, Netherlands — V Corps Soldiers participated in the Nijmegen March, popularly known as the 4Days March, or Vierdaagse, in Nijmegen, Netherlands from July 16 to July 20, 2024. The V Corps headquarters team prepared for more than six months to complete the grueling event, which consisted of walking approximately 25 miles per day for four days straight. The marching event dates back to 1909, but is also connected to the history of World War II in the Nijmegen area.

Sgt. Michael Martin, Echo Company, 91t Brigade Engineer Battalion, packs equipment at the rest stop area at the Nijmegen march on July 16, 2024, in Nijmegen, Netherlands. Martin assisted U.S. participants as they arrived at the rest stops along the route. (U.S. Army photo by Capt. Michael Mastrangelo)

July 19, 2024

V Corps Sends Soldier Support to Nijmegen March

POZNAN, Poland — The Nijmegen March, known as “Vierdaagse,” is the world’s largest multiple-day marching event. This year, V Corps provided essential life support, including medical and logistical elements, to ensure the safety and well-being of military participants from the 2nd Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, and V Corps as they navigated the grueling 30 to 50 kilometers per day.

Armenian service members attached to 12th Peacekeeping Brigade (PKB) participate in the opening ceremony for the Eagle Partner 24 in Yerevan, Armenia, July 15, 2024. Eagle Partner serves to prepare the Armenian Armed Forces to participate in NATO peacekeeping operations and to build relationships between the U.S. and Armenia. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Alexcia Rupert)

July 17, 2024

Eagle Partner 24 Kicks Off in Yerevan, Strengthening U.S.-Armenia Military Ties

YEREVAN, Armenia — Hundreds of U.S. and Armenian armed forces service members gathered at the parade field of the Vazgen Sargsyan Military School for the opening ceremony of the Eagle Partner 24 exercise July 15, 2024.

German prisoners in Cherbourg, June 1944. Courtesy US Navy.

June 27, 2024

From Cherbourg to Today: V Corps' Legacy of Partnership and Readiness

FORT KNOX, Ky. — FORT KNOX, Ky. — 80 years ago, on June 27, 1944, V Corps achieved a pivotal victory in World War II with the capture of the port city of Cherbourg, France. This critical operation, following the historic D-Day landings, marked not only a turning point in the war but also highlighted a mission that has defined V Corps for decades: building partnerships, providing support, and enhancing readiness.

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Vanesa Breckenridge rides a motorcycle past a helmet during the Motorcycle Safety Foundation course on June 17, 2024, at Fort Knox, Kentucky. The course aims to improve rider safety and skills among military personnel. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Tyler Brock)

June 21, 2024

Motorcycle Safety: Essential Training and Precautions for U.S. Army Soldiers

FORT KNOX, Ky. — As the summer season is in full swing and more soldiers consider riding motorcycles, the U.S. Army emphasizes the importance of motorcycle safety through comprehensive training programs and strict adherence to safety regulations. In recognition of June being National Safety Month, this article highlights the critical safety measures for soldiers who ride motorcycles. Louis Olive, safety director assigned to U.S. Army V Corps, underscores the significance of these programs and the crucial role of leadership in ensuring soldiers are properly trained.