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Hegseth thanks German counterpart for stepping up to defense challenges
July 15, 2025 — Germany committed to a permanent brigade in Lithuania, a sizable purchase of F-35 Lightning II fighter jets, an increase in defense spending and being a key nexus for providing support to Ukraine during a meeting with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth at the Pentagon... MORE

Two men in business suit shake hands in front of a building. Several men and women in military dress uniforms are standing behind them holding rifles. One service member is holding the American flag. In the background are several people holding cameras.

U.S. Army adds Hawaii, Germany as guaranteed duty station choices for new recruits
March 22, 2022 — The U.S. Army has added Hawaii and Germany to the list of guaranteed assignment locations for 16 different occupations... MORE

Soldiers with the Sensor Management Cell assigned to the 94th Army Air and Missile Defense Command, perform a tactical beach road march on Bellows Air Force Station, Waimanalo, Hawaii, on March 27, 2018. The weeklong competition tested the Soldiers during individual and team competitive events. (U.S. Army photo by Capt. Adan Cazarez)

DOD proposes removing more than 11,000 troops from Germany
July 30, 2020 — The United States will bring some American service members home from their forward stationed assignments in Germany, while other service members will move to other locations in Europe to improve the commitment to NATO and the defense of Europe, Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper said, adding that the proposed changes are firmly in line with the National Defense Strategy... MORE

Secretary of Defense Mark T. Esper, Joint Chiefs of Staff Vice Chairman Air Force Gen. John E. Hyten, and Commander, U.S. European Command Air Force Gen. Tod D. Wolters, brief the media on the European Strategic Force Posture Review from the Pentagon Briefing Room, Washington, D.C., July 29, 2020.

AFPC 'Roadshow' Town Hall visits Ramstein Air Base
May 22, 2019 — Leaders from the Air Force's Personnel Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph spoke to military members and civilian employees assigned to the Kaiserslautern Military Community during a town hall at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 13. ... MORE

Air Force Maj. Gen. Andrew Toth, Air Force Personnel Center commander, opens the AFPC Roadshow Town Hall at the Hercules Theater at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 13, 2019. During the town hall, AFPC briefers spoke to 86th Airlift Wing military and civilians on changes to processes and policies regarding personnel matters.