V Corps News
U.S. Soldiers in Poland Get Housing Upgrade
By Capt. Richard Parlato | March 21, 2025
U.S. Soldiers began moving into new, Polish-built barracks buildings on March 11, 2025, marking a shift in accommodations for U.S. military personnel training in Poland. The barracks are capable of housing more than 1,700 Soldiers—with over 1000 currently scheduled to move in by the end of the month.
U.S. Army Paladins lethal precision thunders in Latvia and Lithuania
By 70th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment | March 21, 2025
U.S. Army field artillery crews validate their proficiency with the M109A7 Paladin self-propelled howitzer, demonstrating their ability to deliver accurate and lethal fires during crew certifications.
1st Armored Division assumes control of operations in Eastern Europe
By Sgt. Jacob Suess | March 6, 2025
The U.S. Army’s 1st Armored Division uncased their colors as 1st Cavalry Division formally transferred their authority for its mission in Eastern Europe during a ceremony held in Boleslawiec, Poland, March 6. The Fort Bliss, Texas, based armored division assumed control as the U.S. Army’s Task Force operating across Europe’s eastern flank from the 1st Cavalry Division.
41st FAB increases arctic operational capabilities in Norway during Joint Viking 25
By Capt. Thomas McCarty | March 1, 2025
U.S. Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 6th Field Artillery Regiment, 41st Field Artillery Brigade, recently completed rigorous cold weather training in the Arctic Circle, increasing their ability to fight and win in an arctic operational environment.
U.S. and NATO Soldiers Display Unity on Estonian Independence Day
By Staff Sgt. Joseph Novak | Feb. 25, 2025
U.S. Army soldiers from V Corps joined the Estonian Defense Forces and NATO partners to demonstrate the alliance’s strength and lethality during the 107th anniversary of Estonia's Independence Day military parade on Feb. 24, 2024.
US Defense Secretary Hegseth Inspects Military Equipment in Poland
By 1st Sgt. Jacob Connor | Feb. 15, 2025
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.
3rd ABCT, 1st Armored Division Conduct Urban Assault Course in Bulgaria
By Spc. Kyle Kimble | Feb. 13, 2025
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.
Forward Observing, Forward Moving
By Sgt. Kourtney Nunnery | Feb. 3, 2025
Forward Observers assigned to 1-41 Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd
Sgt. Maj. of the Army Michael R. Weimer visits regionally aligned forces on the Eastern flank of Europe
By Staff Sgt. Jasmine McCarthy | Jan. 25, 2025
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.
Staff Sgt. Isabella Nelson wins V Corps Career Counselor of the Year Competition
By Spc. Rayonne Bissant | Jan. 22, 2025
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.