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June 2, 2022
National Guard strengthens NATO readiness in Europe

More than 20,000 service members from over 20 countries supporting NATO, including the National Guard, showcased their integrated military capabilities during large-scale exercises throughout Europe in April and May.
June 1, 2022
Russia Forcing Changes to NATO Strategic Concepts

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization continues to change even as it defends the 30 nations of the alliance, Ambassador Julianne Smith, U.S. permanent representative to NATO, told the Defense Writers Group.
June 1, 2022
U.S. Marine Corps’ VMGR-252 squadron deployed to Poland in support of USAFE

U.S. Marines and KC-130J Super Hercules from Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 252, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), deployed to Łask Air Base, Poland, under the command of U.S. Air Forces in Europe and as a key enabler to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 312.
May 26, 2022
Russia, China Pose Security Challenges to Europe, General Says

NATO's importance in deterring aggression and misbehavior by Russia and China in Europe cannot be overstated, the nominee for commander of U.S. European Command and supreme allied commander of Europe told a Senate panel.
May 25, 2022
62nd AW exemplifies ACE during Swift Response

Once chocks were pulled from underneath wheels, seatbelts were on and the aircraft was clear for takeoff; Airmen with the 7th and 8th Airlift Squadrons ascended thousands of feet into the Pacific Northwest skies and flew straight in to exercise Swift Response, May 7-16.
May 23, 2022
U.S. Defense Leaders Pleased by Progress of Ukraine Contact Group

In just over a month, the Ukraine Defense Contact Group has proven its worth with donations and deliveries to the embattled country, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said.
May 19, 2022
Austin, Robles Stress NATO Unity During Pentagon Meeting

NATO unity was a big part of the discussions in the Pentagon as Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III hosted Spanish Defense Minister Margarita Robles.
May 18, 2022
Sweden, Finland Apply for NATO Membership

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III hosted Swedish Defense Minister Peter Hultqvist at the Pentagon, where they discussed the historic decision by the Swedish government to seek NATO membership.
May 11, 2022
U.S.-U.K. Leaders Discuss Aid to Ukraine, NATO Issues During Pentagon Meeting

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III continued DOD's close cooperation with the United Kingdom as he sat down for Pentagon talks with British Defense Secretary Ben Wallace.
May 6, 2022
Marines showcase NATO command and control capabilities

Estonian Brig. Gen. Rauno Sirk, Estonian Air Force commander, and Col. Dainius Guzas, Lithuanian Air Force commander, visited Siauliai Air Base, Apr. 26. They met with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) to observe the unique aviation command and control capabilities of Marine Air Control Group