USTRANSCOM Honors Strong Commitment to NATO on 75th Anniversary
A Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) is offloaded from the cargo vessel Leroy A. Mendonica at the port of Alexandroupolis, Greece, March 12, 2024. The offload occurred during the 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division’s nine-month deployment as a rotational troop. The deployment of ready, combat-credible U.S. forces to Europe is evidence of the strong U.S. commitment to NATO and Europe. (U.S. Army Photo by Davide Dalla Massara)
A U.S. Air Force KC-46A Pegasus aircraft from the 22nd Air Refueling Wing refuels a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 480th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron over Romania during NATO enhanced air policing operations April 12, 2022. With greater refueling, cargo and aeromedical evacuation capabilities compared to the KC-135, the KC-46A will provide next generation aerial refueling support to Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps and partner-nation receivers. (USAF photo by Tech. Sgt. Maeson L. Elleman)
Baggage pallets line up next to a Boeing 777 commercial aircraft at Rzeszów-Jasionka Airport, Poland, Feb. 14, 2022. Multiple aircraft deployed to transport U.S. Army cargo and soldiers for the 82nd Airborne Division in support of Allies and partners in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Taylor Slater)
A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker from Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, refuels a A NATO E3A Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System high above Eastern Europe, on March 9, 2022. The KC-135 is capable of refueling a multitude of different air frames, allowing for the support of any mission or training exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Malissa Lott)
Scott Air Force Base, Ill. – U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) proudly celebrates the 75th anniversary of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), reaffirming its ironclad commitment to the defensive alliance.
NATO marked its 75th anniversary today, honoring the Washington Treaty signed by 12 Allies in 1949. USTRANSCOM, since its inception, has stood with NATO, supporting numerous operations and humanitarian missions that exemplify the alliance’s values.
“As we commemorate NATO’s 75th anniversary, USTRANSCOM reaffirms our steadfast commitment to our alliance partners,” said Air Force Gen. Jacqueline Van Ovost, commander, USTRANSCOM. “Through joint efforts and with unwavering dedication, we have stood shoulder-to-shoulder with NATO, supporting critical missions and operations that uphold peace, security and prosperity.”
Although USTRANSCOM was formally established in 1987, several components and units within the command have supported NATO over the past seven decades and continue to provide vital assistance to NATO Allies from airlifting humanitarian aid to coordinating ground support operations.
USTRANSCOM’s naval and ground support capabilities have bolstered NATO’s collective defensive posture, strengthened the alliance’s deterrence capabilities and enhanced interoperability among member states. The command has supported NATO in a wide range of exercises and operations whether it be delivering aid and hope to Ukraine, conducting global patient movement operations as it did during Operation Resolute Support in Afghanistan, supporting Military Coordination Centre Europe, or conducting air refueling missions in various theaters.
USTRANSCOM is currently supporting exercise DEFENDER 24 – Dynamic Employment of Forces to Europe for NATO Deterrence and Enhanced Readiness, scheduled March 31-May 31. The exercise is linked to NATO’s Steadfast Defender 24 which ultimately seeks to deter adversaries and strengthen the NATO alliance.
As NATO continues to adapt to evolving security challenges, USTRANSCOM stands ready to support the alliance's mission, underscoring the importance of collaboration and solidarity in safeguarding shared values and interests.
USTRANSCOM exists as a warfighting combatant command to project and sustain military power at a time and place of the nation’s choosing. Powered by dedicated men and women, USTRANSCOM underwrites the lethality of the Joint Force, advances American interests around the globe, and provides our nation's leaders with strategic flexibility to select from multiple options, while creating multiple dilemmas for our adversaries.
Follow Us On:
