U.S. Army Pfc. Damien Boccardi and Sgt. 1st Class Corrie Heffner, assigned to V Corps, walk along the route to their next destination during the Nijmegen March in Nijmegen, Netherlands, July, 18, 2024. Participants march on the longest route, 50 kilometers per day, while carrying a 25 pound pack and their equipment. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Omar Joseph, Sr.)

Sept. 4, 2024

V Corps Soldier Conquers the International March of Diekirch and the Nijmegen March in the Same Year

POZNAN, Poland — U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Corrie Heffner, a senior noncommissioned officer assigned to V Corps, recently accomplished an impressive feat, living up to the V Corps motto 'It Will Be Done.'On July 19, 2024, Heffner crossed the finish line of the Nijmegen March in Nijmegen, Netherlands, only a few months after completing the International March of

U.S. Army Pfc. Shandreona Rainey, an infantryman assigned to the 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), operates new radio equipment during a training exercise on AN/PRC 14 Delta and AN/PRC 170 radios at Mihail Kogălniceanu Airbase, Romania, Aug. 28-29, 2024. 10th MTN Div. (LI) continuously stays updated on the newest technology, as this is crucial in maintaining tactical advantage and seamless coordination during operations. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Jason Sessions)

Aug. 29, 2024

Tuning Into the Future: U.S. Soldiers Master New Radio Technology

MIHAIL KOGALNICEANU, ROMANIA — MIHAIL KOGĂLNICEANU AIR BASE, Romania – The U.S. Army, in collaboration with Sev1Tech, a leading provider of IT modernization, engineering, fielding, training, and program support services for U.S. government agencies, hosted a two-day event to train U.S. Soldiers on new radio equipment at Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base, Romania, Aug. 28-29, 2024.

Maj. Gen. Lars Lervik, Chief of the Norwegian Army, left, Lt. Gen. Charles Costanza, Commanding General of U.S Army V Corps, the U.S. Army’s only forward deployed headquarters, Maj. Gen. Jonny Lindfors, Chief of the Swedish Army, Lt. Gen. Pasi Välimäki, Commander of the Finnish Army and Maj. Gen. Peter Boysen, Commander of the Danish Army, walk together during the Nordic Warfighting Symposium, hosted at the Norwegian Army Military Academy in Oslo, Norway Aug. 21, 2024. This event marks a historical period for NATO as it is the first time in 500 years that all the Nordic countries have been under the same security cooperation architecture. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Richard Morgan)

Aug. 22, 2024

V Corps Participates in Nordic Warfighting Symposium: Strengthening Alliances in Nordic Defense

OSLO, Norway — In a significant display of commitment to international cooperation and security, V Corps, the Army’s only forward deployed warfighting headquarters, recently participated in the Nordic Warfighting Symposium, Aug. 20-22, held at the Norwegian Army Military Academy in Oslo, Norway. This event brought together military leaders and defense experts from the Nordic nations — Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, alongside V Corps representatives, to enhance collaborative efforts in addressing contemporary security challenges, particularly in the Nordic region.

Col. Kevin Jackson, Chief of Staff, V Corps, is pictured alongside former commanders who have shaped the Corps' legacy. This illustration was created using Adobe Photoshop, with added yellow box and text to emphasize Jackson's role in continuing the Corps' historic leadership. (U.S. Army illustration by Tyler Brock)

Aug. 14, 2024

The Legacy of Leadership: Col. Jackson's Vision for V Corps

FORT KNOX, Ky. — Col. Kevin L. Jackson, the newly appointed chief of staff of V Corps, stands at the helm of one of the most storied commands in the U.S. Army. With a legacy that spans over a century, V Corps has been at the forefront of every major conflict since World War I. From the beaches of Normandy to the current operations in Europe, V Corps has always answered the nation's call. For Jackson, this legacy isn't just history—it's a guiding light for the future.

Portrait of Lt. Gen. Charles Costanza, an armor officer with 33-years of military experience, during his interview discussing being V Corps' second commanding general since its reactivation in October 2020. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Tyler Brock)

Aug. 13, 2024

New commanding general, same corps: V Corps commander talks next three years

FORT KNOX, Ky. — The U.S. Army V Corps has its second commanding general since its reactivation in October 2020. Lt. Gen. Charles Costanza, an armor officer with 33-years of military experience, was welcomed to the corps April 8 at Camp Kosciuszko in Poznan, Poland. About 100 days following his assumption of command, Costanza has high hopes and certain expectations for his corps and his soldiers.

U.S. Ambassador to Poland, Mark Brzezinski gives a speech on the importance of United States and Polish partnership in aviation after Polish Minister of Defense, Kosiniak Kamysz signs the contract to purchase the AH-64 Apache in Inowroclaw, Poland, August 13, 2024.Through defense agreements, V Corps actively engages in Allied and Partner National Army's warfighting capabilities and capacity at the echelon. V Corps plays a crucial role in facilitating combined understanding and management of opportunities within the Operational environment as the Army's Forward Deployed Corps.(U.S. Army photo by Spc. Joshua Maxie)

Aug. 13, 2024

Strengthening Ties: V Corps supports Polish Apache Signing Ceremony

INOWROCLAW, Poland — The U.S. and Poland embarked on a new chapter in their long-standing partnership following the historic purchase of 96 Apache helicopters by the Polish government at the Apache Signing Ceremony held on Aug. 13. This acquisition marks a significant milestone in military cooperation, signaling Poland's commitment to modernizing its armed forces while reinforcing U.S. interests in Eastern Europe amid growing security concerns.

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.