V Corps News
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.
12th Combat Aviation Brigade strengthens NATO partnership by hosting second Polish Apache Initiative summit
By Capt. Lydia LaRue | Jan. 21, 2025
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.
ICE comes to USAG Poland, V Corps
By Bethany Huff | Jan. 17, 2025
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.