U.S. Army NATO Brigade Welcomes New Commander

Major Gen. Christopher R. Norrie, acting Commanding General, U.S. Army Europe and Africa, passes the colors of the U.S. Army NATO Brigade to incoming commander, Col. Samantha Frazier July 16 at Sembach Kaserne, Germany during a Change of Command Ceremony.

Belgian Artillery crew live firing LG Giat 105 gun during Exercise Trident Juncture in Rena, Norway. Photo: Corporal-chef Sedeyn Ritchie

In Northern Norway, NATO Allies learn how to survive, fight and prevail in conditions that are constantly working against them. During the field exercise portion of Exercise White Claymore, the U.S. Marines tested their skills alongside Norwegian and British troops. Photo by JFC Naples.

Staff Sgt. Jamar Taylor (top) and Sgt. Brandon Nolen (bottom), both assigned to U.S. Army NATO Brigade, fight to gain the upper hand during a combative event of the 21st TSC Best Warrior Competition at Baumholder, Germany. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Benjamin Northcutt)

Staff Sgt. Justin Jennings of Headquarters and Headquarters Company, U.S. Army NATO Brigade, mentors a Soldier in basic marksmanship during a recent German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge competition. The badge is earned by competing in a series of challenging events including a 12 mile road march, a grueling swim in combat uniforms, and a demanding marksmanship event.

Soldiers don gas masks during a recent Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear training event held by Headquarters and Headquarters Company, U.S. Army NATO Brigade.

Regular marksmanship ranges are part of recurring training efforts the National Support personnel of U.S. Army NATO Brigade undertake to maintain the readiness of roughly 900 U.S. Soldiers assigned to various NATO organizations.

Soldiers with the Allied Rapid Reaction Corps, and NATO Rapid Deployable Corps Italy participated in a readiness event including traditional Soldier Readiness Program events and a marksmanship qualification range in advance of assuming NATO Response Force duties.