Saturday, May 11, 2024
Princess Anne christens Canadian navy vessel as part of BC tour - posted 3 May 2024 - Global News
HMCS Max Bernays is an Arctic and Offshore Patrol vessel,lightly armed with a BAE Systems naval gun and two machine guns,and having very limited ice-breaking capability.*BAE Systems PLC (OTCM:BAESY)
Friday, May 10, 2024
Bulletin:UK Foreign Secretary Sends Strong Message to Russia
Foreign Secretary David Cameron says Britain has sent an "unequivocal message" after expelling the Russian Defence Attache,a suspected GRU agent.The UK also removed diplomatic premises status from several Russian properties in the UK and capped the the amount of time Russian diplomats can spend in the UK.The actions come against a background of Russia's war on Ukraine and Moscow's attempt to "undermine European security and collective will to support Ukraine",said Mr.Cameron,according to Sky News.*There have been reports of Russian military intelligence hiring British nationals to stage arson attacks on Ukrainian businesses in the UK.MI 5 is the UK's domestic security and counter-intelligence service which develops this sort of information.
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Military honours for Finland's President Alexander Stubb in Berlin - Germany
Military honours were rendered for the inaugural visit of President Alexander Stubb of Finland to President Frank-Walter Steinmeier of Germany at Bellevue Palace,Berlin.The honour formation is led by the deputy commander of the guard battalion,Lieutenant Colonel Sven Uberschaer.The staff music corps plays under the direction of Mrs.Captain Holzschuh.The honour formation includes all three Bundeswehr branches:German Army,German Navy and Luftwaffe.
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Combat Credible Forces:Rotational Army Units Deploy to Europe for Reasurrance,Deterrence and Defence
A press release by U.S. Army Europe and Africa (USAEA) states that U.S. Army rotational units have been deployed to Europe for NATO support:
1.The 1st Cavalry Division HQ will replace 3rd Infantry Division HQ in Europe for the first time in four years,which was before Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022;2.the 1st Cavalry Division Artillery will replace the 3rd Infantry Division Artillery in Europe;3.the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team (ABCT),"Ironhorse",4th Infantry Division,will replace the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team,3rd Infantry Division in Europe;4.the 1st Cavalry Combat Aviation Brigade (AirCav) will replace the 1st Infantry Division Combat Aviation Brigade;5.the 1st Cavalry Division Sustainment Brigade will replace the 3rd Infantry Division Sustainment Brigade in Europe.The deployments will occur between April and June.*According to the Task and Purpose news outlet,the U.S. Army's "First Team" is on its way to Europe.Ahead of its deployment,the unit held a casing of the colours ceremony at its home,Fort Cavazos,Texas.It is the first time the unit is deploying to Europe under the leadership of MG Kevin D. Admiral.MG Admiral said the troops were ready for their mission:We are going over to reassure our NATO Allies and work with Partners.*Along with MG Admiral was SGM LeVares J. Jackson,and the two leaders folded and cased the unit's colours.This signifies the deployment of 1st CAV.Said MG Admiral:Now more than ever,it is critical that we reassure our Allies in Europe that America's First Team will provide combat ready formations to deter aggression,and,should deterrence fail,our adversaries will see what it means to be CAV ready.*In addition,according to the Army Times news outlet,the 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team,10th Mountain Division,will replace 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team,101st Airborne Division in support of NATO Allies.This will occur later this summer,according to LTC Sarah Ray,10th Mountain Division spokesperson.She said:They will continue to assure our NATO Partners and Allies,deterring further Russian aggression and reinforcing the NATO flank in Eastern Europe.*USAEA stated that some 1600 Soldiers already arrived in Norway to begin a nearly 559 mi/899.6 km road march to Finland,where 10th Mountain Division is currently taking part in multinational training between the US,NATO and new member Finland.The drills will occur through 31 May and involve more than 10,400 U.S. service members.*When Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022,the Biden administration announced an influx of troops to shore up NATO's Eastern Flank-and spurred two Nordic neighbours to join the Alliance.Sweden joined NATO on 7 March 2024 and Finland joined on 4 April 2024.The 10th Mountain Division deployment to Finland will be an historic one,as the first light Infantry Brigade Combat Team to deploy to a Nordic Country.*The Pentagon had responded to Russia's brutal invasion of Ukraine by deploying 20,000 additional troops to Europe,bringing the total number of U.S. troops in European operations to more than 100,000.*The 3rd Infantry Division is out of Fort Johnson,Louisiana.*History of 1st CAV:1st Cavalry Division had participated in World War II combat;Korean War combat;Air mobile warfare,Vietnam;Gulf War combat;War on Terror combat in the Iraq War and Afghan War.Activated on 13 September 2021 at Fort Bliss,Texas,initially the troopers rode on horseback in desert regions around Fort Bliss,engaging in rough-riding along the Mexico border.With technological advancement,horse mounted cavalry became obsolete,so the Division transitioned to dismounted cavalry for WW II.In 2023,the Division became subordinate to III Armored Corps at Fort Cavazos,Texas.
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