Since 1918, one Army unit has had a persistent presence in Europe, reinforcing NATO commitments along its eastern flank.

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Corrie Heffner, a senior noncommissioned officer assigned to V Corps,

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

“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.