The region occupied by the 27th Divison in July and
The region occupied by the 27th Divison in July and August 1918 was criss-crossed by irrigation ditches. At this irrigation ditch near Ouderzeele, Belgium, the British had built bridges and boardwalks so that t... More
Sgt. Willis Burnworth (left), a member of the 145th
Sgt. Willis Burnworth (left), a member of the 145th Infantry, 37th Division, Ohio National Guard, in a photo circa 1917-18. On Oct. 31, 1918, after successfully leading his platoon in capturing a German machine... More
The 374th Fighter Squadron area at Chièvres air field
The 374th Fighter Squadron area at Chièvres air field in Belgium while in March 1945. The 374th was briefly assigned to the base following about a year of operations at bases in England. (Photo from the collect... More
A reenactor poses with a historical vehicle during
A reenactor poses with a historical vehicle during the memorial ceremony for Belgian Lt. Col. Joseph Daumerie, Aug. 15, 2017, Brugelette, Belgium. The memorial commemorates the 75th anniversary of Daumerie's de... More
Staff Sgt. Jill Diem, regional vocalist for the U.S.
Staff Sgt. Jill Diem, regional vocalist for the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band, sings during a Battle of the Bulge 70th anniversary commemoration event, Nov. 22, 2014, in Bastogne, Belgium. The USAFE Band playe... More
NATO exercise Straffe Zugel in Germany
Pictured s the NATO exercise Straffe Zugel, in Germany, October 1975. (NIDS/NATO Media Library)
First Partnership for Peace Exercise in Poland
Pictured is the first Partnership for Peace Exercise in Poland, September 1994. (Courtesy photo/ NIDS/NATO Media Library)
US COAST GUARD C130 AIRCRAFT
Attu, AK (Oct. 27)--Supplies for Long Range Aids to Navigation (LORAN) Station Attu are offloaded from a C130 ffrom Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak. Every two weeks the LORAN station receives alost everything i... More
British paratroopers, who jumped here during World
British paratroopers, who jumped here during World War II, listen to U.K. Lt. Col. Oliver Kingsbury, commander of 2nd Battalion of the Parachute Regiment Sept. 19, during a ceremony commemorating the history of... More
A lead gun truck commander, Spc. Ryan Van Dyke, from
A lead gun truck commander, Spc. Ryan Van Dyke, from the 16th Sustainment Brigade's 515th Transportation Company, communicates with the convoy commander during a logistics resupply mission at exercise Combined ... More
Sixteenth Sustainment Brigade, 240th Quartermaster
Sixteenth Sustainment Brigade, 240th Quartermaster Company Platoon Leader, 2nd Lt. Hannah Morgan directs a resupply convoy to replenish fuel and water supplies for Austrian troops at a forward operating base at... More
Paratroopers of the 82nd Airborne Division and 173rd
Paratroopers of the 82nd Airborne Division and 173rd Airborne Brigade visit a memorial near Nijmegen, the Netherlands, Sept. 17, which honors the Americans who sacrificed their lives as part of the Waal River c... More
Sixteenth Sustainment Brigade’s 240th Quartermaster
Sixteenth Sustainment Brigade’s 240th Quartermaster Company Fuel and Petroleum Specialist, U.S. Army Spc. Wayne Burch (far back) works with French Army Staff Sgt. Adrien Boucher and Staff Sgt. Huc to fill out f... More
Participants walk along the route that once served
Participants walk along the route that once served as the perimeter that U.S. forces defended against German military advances in December 1944. This was the 35th Annual Bastogne Historic Walk and the 68th anni... More
Contractors of German company Eurosol from Ludwigshafen
Contractors of German company Eurosol from Ludwigshafen Germany install poles to hold solar panels on Chievres Air Base, Chievres, Belgium, May 15 2014. A total of 1842 solar panels will be installed for a peak... More
A Dutch citizen watches paratroopers from the U.S.,
A Dutch citizen watches paratroopers from the U.S., U.S., Belgium, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland and the U.K conduct an airborne operation Sept. 18, at Houtdorperveld Drop Zone, the Netherlands, as pa... More
Pictured is the NATO Exercise Spithead in the U.K.,
Pictured is the NATO Exercise Spithead in the U.K., May 1969. (Photo courtesy of NIDS/NATO Media Library)
A Soldier from the 66th Transportation Company, 18th
A Soldier from the 66th Transportation Company, 18th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 16th Sustainment Brigade, conducts line haul operations for the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division,... More
Military hockey players from across Europe gathered
Military hockey players from across Europe gathered at the Olympic Ice Stadium in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, for the 22nd Annual Armed Forces Alpine Classic hockey tournament Feb. 20-22. The event include... More
Two M1 Abrams tanks move down the docks of Antwerp
Two M1 Abrams tanks move down the docks of Antwerp toward their holding area after being offloaded from the freighter ship “Resolve” April 24. The third-generation battle tanks will move onward to Coleman Barra... More
Belgian reenactors explain their vehicle to a Belgian
Belgian reenactors explain their vehicle to a Belgian citizen at Tanks In Mons, Belgium, Aug. 31, 2019. The annual event commemorates the arrival of the U.S. Army’s 1st Infantry Division and 3rd Armored Divisio... More
Transportation specialist Soldiers from the 16th Sustainment
Transportation specialist Soldiers from the 16th Sustainment Brigade, based out of Grafenwoehr, Germany, talk to the U.S. Secretary of the Army, John McHugh, about the "RT-240" Rough Terrain Container Handler a... More
Jumpmasters from the 173rd Airborne Brigade verify
Jumpmasters from the 173rd Airborne Brigade verify the manifest of multinational paratroopers prior to the jump Sept. 17, a part of the 71st anniversary of Operation Market Garden. The jump was part of a series... More
U.S. Soldiers with 51st Composite Truck Company, 18th
U.S. Soldiers with 51st Composite Truck Company, 18th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 16th Sustainment Brigade, 21st Theater Sustainment Command (TSC), German employees with Supply Activity Europe, Theate... More
Maj. Gen. Jack O’Conner, 21st Theater Sustainment Command
Maj. Gen. Jack O’Conner, 21st Theater Sustainment Command Commanding General visits the 16th Sustainment Brigade’s 18th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion’s field headquarters at the Hohenfels Training Area. ... More
A vehicle of Directorate of Public Works, U.S. Army
A vehicle of Directorate of Public Works, U.S. Army Garrison Benelux, helps build the accommodations used to host Soldiers assigned to the 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, who rotate for Atla... More
The 16th Sustainment Brigade’s 18th Combat Sustainment
The 16th Sustainment Brigade’s 18th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion set up their field headquarters at the Hohenfels Training Area to control logistics support for exercise Combined Resolve II. The 16th Su... More
Sixteenth Sustainment Brigade, 1st Inland Cargo Transfer
Sixteenth Sustainment Brigade, 1st Inland Cargo Transfer Company’s 1st Sgt. Arnold Caldwell talks to his Soldiers about the day’s missions – under a double rainbow. The 1st ICTC is providing transportation, mai... More
Boxing gloves tell war, friendship story in Mons
Jeff Lau (center), son of Tech. Sgt. Daniel Lau, looks at the boxing gloves his father gave to Marcel Bauwens, a resident of Mons, in Dec. 1944 after Corentin Rousman, curator of the Mons Memorial Museum, displ... More
Convoy Commander, 2nd Lt. Stephanie Hasenfus (far left),
Convoy Commander, 2nd Lt. Stephanie Hasenfus (far left), briefs her crew members on their logistics supply convoy's route at exercise Combined Resolve II. Hasenfus' convoy was the first tactical convoy that the... More
BASTOGNE, Belgium – Supreme Allied Commander Europe
BASTOGNE, Belgium – Supreme Allied Commander Europe General Tod D. Wolters renders a salute during the playing of the Belgian and United States national anthems at the General Anthony McAuliffe Memorial in Bast... More
70 years later, fallen 'Joker' crew remains in our hearts
U.S. Air Force Col. Paul Bell, senior national representative for forces at NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen, Germany, right, listens as Sylvain Colla, a Berismenil, Belgium, native, explains the history of a World ... More
U.S. Infantrymen from the 1st Brigade, 1st Cavalry
U.S. Infantrymen from the 1st Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division (from right) Pfc. Phil Judge, Spc. Thomas, Spc. Holmes and Spc. McKinney take a break in from training and share a hot‚ rainy Memorial Day dinner in t... More
Sixteenth Sustainment Brigade, 18th Combat Sustainment
Sixteenth Sustainment Brigade, 18th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion Intelligence Analyst, Pfc. Shawn Mount from New York, provides rear security for his squad-mates as they assault an objective. The sustai... More
Knight’s Brigade’s 515th Transportation Company, 2nd
Knight’s Brigade’s 515th Transportation Company, 2nd Lt. Stephanie “Road Runner Five” Hasenfus, distributes maps and directional charts for crewmembers for her logistical convoy to deliver construction supplies... More
The Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe soccer
The Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe soccer team presents a jersey to the Supreme Allied Commander Europe, Adm. Jim Stavridis. The team has gained entry into the Belgian soccer league. DCOS and Italian... More
On Sept. 7, 2009, Turkey's Chief of Defense, Gen. Ilker
On Sept. 7, 2009, Turkey's Chief of Defense, Gen. Ilker Basbug, visited NATO Military Headquarters, Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe, and was received by The Supreme Allied Commander, Adm. Jim Stavridi... More
On Sept. 7, 2009, Turkey's CHOD, Gen. Basbug, visited
On Sept. 7, 2009, Turkey's CHOD, Gen. Basbug, visited NATO military Headquarters Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe and was received by The Supreme Allied Commander, Adm. Jim Stavridis, and Mrs. Stavrid... More
On Sept. 7, 2009, The Turkey's CHOD, Gen. Basbug,
On Sept. 7, 2009, The Turkey's CHOD, Gen. Basbug, visited NATO military Head Quarters SHAPE and was received by The Supreme Allied Commander Adm. Jim Stavridis and Mrs Stavridis. This was the first visit for t... More
The Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe Christmas
The Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe Christmas tree was illuminated during a ceremony at SHAPE, Dec. 3, 2008. For 40 years, Shape has received a Christmas tree from the city of Malmedy in Belgium. This... More
Many gathered for the New Year's reception at the Chief
Many gathered for the New Year's reception at the Chief of Staff's residence. (Photo by Sgt1 Rik van Oijen)
Pictured is Brig. Gen. Milan Celko, Slovakian National
Pictured is Brig. Gen. Milan Celko, Slovakian National Military Representative. (Photo by 1CC Van Bever Claude)
Pictured is the NATO Communication and Information
Pictured is the NATO Communication and Information Systems Services Agency Lab. (Photo by 1CC Van Bever Claude)
Pictured is Brig. Gen. Milan Celko, Slovakian National
Pictured is Brig. Gen. Milan Celko, Slovakian National Military Representative. (Photo by 1CC Van Bever Claude)
Three wise men (three kings) visit Chief of Staff Gen.
Three wise men (three kings) visit Chief of Staff Gen. Karl-Heinz Lather. (Photo by 1CC Van Bever Claude)
Isabelle Tezcan is recognized in a Civilian Association
Isabelle Tezcan is recognized in a Civilian Association farewell ceremony during a new year's reception. (Photo by 1CC Van Bever Claude)
Slovak journalists pose for a photo at Supreme Headquarters
Slovak journalists pose for a photo at Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe. (Photo by 1CC Van Bever Claude)
Chief of Staff Gen. Karl-Heinz Lather periodically
Chief of Staff Gen. Karl-Heinz Lather periodically invites German journalists to update them on the current state of affairs in Allied Command Operations and Allied Command Operations' missions.
Chairman of the International Committee visits NATO Communication and ...
Chairman of the International Committee Mr. Schumberg, visits the NATO Communication and Information Systems Services Agency director, Gen. Wolf. (Photo by 1CC Van Bever Claude)
H.E Rasa Jukneviciene, Lithuanian minister of defense,
H.E Rasa Jukneviciene, Lithuanian minister of defense, is met by the Supreme Allied Commander Europe Gen. Craddock for her welcome ceremony. (Photo by 1CC Van Bever Claude)
Official photo of Belgium National Military Representative
Official photo of Belgium National Military Representative Col. Pierre Vandervelde in Mons, Belgium. The photo was released Feb. 4, 2009. (Belgian Armed Forces photo by 1st Capt. Commandant Claude Van Bever)
The Canadians serve up the ever popular Moose Milk
The Canadians serve up the ever popular Moose Milk and smoked brisket as NATO celebrates the 58th National Military Representative echelon birthday. (Photo by Staff Sgt. James Fidel)
Czech Chief of the General Staff armed forces of the
Czech Chief of the General Staff armed forces of the Czech Republic Lt. Gen. Vlastimil Picek is welcomed in a ceremony. (Photo by 1CC Van Bever Claude)
The Navy team gathers for a meeting.
The Navy team gathers for a meeting.
Petty Officer Ian Threlfall does sports to help the
Petty Officer Ian Threlfall does sports to help the heroes.
Participants from different countries were represented
Participants from different countries were represented at Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe as they competed for the Bowling Supreme Allied Commander Europe Trophy.
Chief of Staff Gen. Karl-Heinz Lather presents the
Chief of Staff Gen. Karl-Heinz Lather presents the NATO Meritorious Service Medal Award to Col. Patrick Andrews, director SCD, J3. (Photo by Sgt1 Rik van Oijen)
Group photo - Medal ceremony NLD NMR
NLD NMR Brig Gen Pruyssenaere de la Woestijne awards Silver Medals to WO Gielissen and SM Douma for 24 years of loyal honest and dedicated service. (Photo by Sgt 1 Rik van Oijen)
Gen. Bismillah Khan, Afghanistan's Chief of Defense,
Gen. Bismillah Khan, Afghanistan's Chief of Defense, visits Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe for a meeting with Gen. John Craddock, Supreme Allied Commander Europe, to discuss ongoing military operatio... More
H.E Sven Aikslaj, Minister of Foreign Affairs and H.E
H.E Sven Aikslaj, Minister of Foreign Affairs and H.E Selmo Citokic, Minister of Defense of Bosnia and Herzegovina, visit Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe. (Photo by 1CC Van Bever Claude)
SHAPE visit, NATO Supreme Headquarters Europe
A delegation of parliamentarians of Bosnia and Herzegovina visit SHAPE. (SHAPE photo/Claude Van Bever)
A delegation of parliamentarians of Bosnia and Herzegovina
A delegation of parliamentarians of Bosnia and Herzegovina visit SHAPE. (SHAPE photo/Claude Van Bever)
Col. Briggs and Gen. Barcellini, controller general
Col. Briggs and Gen. Barcellini, controller general of the French Armed Forces, participate in an office call. (SHAPE photo/Claude Van Bever)
Italian Army Col. Pasquale Buonanno
Italian Army Col. Pasquale Buonanno
The second annual half marathon took place on March
The second annual half marathon took place on March 28, 2009, at SHAPE near Mons, Belgium. The route for the race took the runners both inside and around the outside of SHAPE for a total distance of 21,097.5 m... More
The second annual half marathon took place on March
The second annual half marathon took place on March 28, 2009, at Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe near Mons, Belgium. The route for the race took the runners both inside and around the outside of SHAPE... More
The second annual half marathon took place on March
The second annual half marathon took place on March 28, 2009, at Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe near Mons, Belgium. The route for the race took the runners both inside and around the outside of SHAPE... More
The second annual half marathon took place on March
The second annual half marathon took place on March 28, 2009, at Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe near Mons, Belgium. The route for the race took the runners both inside and around the outside of SHAPE... More
The second annual half marathon took place on March
The second annual half marathon took place on March 28, 2009, at Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe near Mons, Belgium. The route for the race took the runners both inside and around the outside of SHAPE... More
The second annual half marathon took place on March
The second annual half marathon took place on March 28, 2009, at Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe near Mons, Belgium. The route for the race took the runners both inside and around the outside of SHAPE... More
The Commanders Conference was held at the Intelligence
The Commanders Conference was held at the Intelligence Fusion Centre at Royal Air Force Base Molesworth, United Kingdom. This is the first of series of three yearly briefing called "The SACEUR's Commanders Conf... More
The Commanders Conference was held at the Intelligence
The Commanders Conference was held at the Intelligence Fusion Centre at Royal Air Force Base Molesworth, United Kingdom. Front row (from left) : SHAPE DSACEUR Gen. McColl, SHAPE SACEUR Gen. Craddock, SHAPE COS ... More
The nations of Albania and Croatia were officially
The nations of Albania and Croatia were officially welcomed as full members of NATO during an accession ceremony held on April 7, in front of Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe. SHAPE Chief of Staff, Gen... More
The nations of Albania and Croatia were officially
The nations of Albania and Croatia were officially welcomed as full members of NATO during an accession ceremony held on April 7, in front of Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe. SHAPE Chief of Staff, Gen... More
Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe members attend
Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe members attend the opening ceremony of the Advanced Distributed Learning Capability. (Photo by 1CC Van Bever Claude)
Visit to SHAPE, NATO Supreme Headquarters Europe
The Kring Internationale Betrekkingen visits Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe. (Photo by 1CC Van Bever Claude)
Visit to SHAPE, NATO Supreme Headquarters Europe
The Danish Defence College visits Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe. (Photo by 1CC Van Bever Claude)
Visit to SHAPE, NATO Supreme Headquarters Europe
Members of the American University visit Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe. (Photo by 1CC Van Bever Claude)
Visit to SHAPE, NATO Supreme Headquarters Europe
A group Central Asia journalists visits Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe. (Photo by 1CC Van Bever Claude)
Lt. Gen. Ulrich Wolf (German army) passed command of
Lt. Gen. Ulrich Wolf (German army) passed command of NATO Communication and Information System Services Agency to Lt. Gen. Kurt Herrmann (German air force) on April 24, at the Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers... More
Visit to SHAPE, NATO Supreme Headquarters Europe
Members of the Erasmus school visit Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe. (Photo by 1CC Van Bever Claude)
The Football SACEUR Trophy competition is shown between
The Football SACEUR Trophy competition is shown between all the nations at Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe. This year, 2009, again the winning team was Germany. (Photo by 1CC Van Bever Claude)
Visit to SHAPE, NATO Supreme Headquarters Europe
A group photo is taken of the German Helicopter flyer crew visiting Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe. (Photo by 1CC Van Bever Claude)
Portrait shows Maj. Gen. Stephen D. Schmidt, commander
Portrait shows Maj. Gen. Stephen D. Schmidt, commander NAEW and Force Command. (Photo by 1CC Van Bever Claude)
Visit to SHAPE, NATO Supreme Headquarters Europe
A group from policy makers Georgia visit Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe. (Photo by 1CC Van Bever Claude)
Shown is the office portrait of Lt. Gen. Kurt Herrmann,
Shown is the office portrait of Lt. Gen. Kurt Herrmann, German air force, NCSA. (Photo by Staff Sgt. James Hennessey)
Visit to SHAPE, NATO Supreme Headquarters Europe
A group from Stirling University, United Kingdom, visits Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe. (Photo by 1CC Van Bever Claude)
Since 1980, the Make-A-Wish Foundation® has enriched
Since 1980, the Make-A-Wish Foundation® has enriched the lives of children with life-threatening medical conditions through its wish-granting work. The Foundation's mission reflects the life-changing impact tha... More
Visit to SHAPE, NATO Supreme Headquarters Europe
A group from the university of Birmingham Air Squadron visits Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe. (Photo by 1CC Van Bever Claude)
Visit to SHAPE, NATO Supreme Headquarters Europe
Belarus opinion makers group visits Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe. (Photo by 1CC Van Bever Claude)
To encourage children to eat healthier and adopt a
To encourage children to eat healthier and adopt a more active lifestyle, a week at the U.K. school on SHAPE will be dedicated to the theme "Healthy Heart Week." Outside speakers from the SHAPE Gymnasium and Me... More
Visit to SHAPE, NATO Supreme Headquarters Europe
A group with the Portuguese Joint Staff Course visits Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe, hosted by the Portuguese NMR Rear Adm. Campos. (Photo by Sgt.1 Rik van Orjen)
Visit to SHAPE, NATO Supreme Headquarters Europe
A group from the German navy Operation School visits Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe. (Photo by 1CC Van Bever Claude)
A ceremony is held for the presentation of senior British
A ceremony is held for the presentation of senior British officers Commendations and National Medals. (Photo by 1CC Van Bever Claude)
Visit to SHAPE - Norway. Public domain image
A group of Norwegian personnel visits Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe. (Photo by 1CC Van Bever Claude)
Group photo shows all national military representatives
Group photo shows all national military representatives and spouses at Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe.
Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe members compete
Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe members compete for the Racket Supreme Allied Commander Europe trophy. (Photo by 1CC Van Bever Claude)
USANATO Alpha Company conducted a special Family Readiness
USANATO Alpha Company conducted a special Family Readiness Group training day which include Army Combatives class for spouses and soldiers. Spc. McCoy a level 2 instructor taught both spouse and soldiers how to... More
The SACEUR hosts a dinner for the NMRs'. The NMRs'
The SACEUR hosts a dinner for the NMRs'. The NMRs' also presented a farewell painting to Gen. and Mrs. Craddock of the Mons Skyline. (Photo by Staff Sgt. James Fidel)
Visit to SHAPE, NATO Supreme Headquarters Europe
A group of Greek journalists visits Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe. (Photo by 1CC Van Bever Claude)