one hundred and first Airborne Division returns to Europe after 80 Years – Clarksville On-line

Romania – The Headquarters, one hundred and first Airborne Division (Air Assault) and 2nd Brigade Fight Group uncased their colours and carried out an Air Assault demonstration on July thirtieth, 2022, at Mihail Kogalniceanu, Romania.

The ceremony symbolizes the beginning of the division’s ahead deployment in Europe in assist of the U.S. Army V Corps’ mission to bolster NATOs jap flank and reassure companions throughout the European continent.

After 80 years, the division returns to the European theater with almost 2,400 Troopers to reassure NATO allies and deter our adversaries.

“This ceremony and extra importantly our deployment to Romania, Bulgaria, Hungary, and Slovakia represents the ironclad dedication of america to our NATO Allies”, said Maj. Gen. JP McGee the Commander of the one hundred and first Airborne Division (Air Assault). “The return of the one hundred and first Airborne Division to Europe represents one thing vital for us.”
 
In attendance was Nicolae Ciuca, the Prime Minister of Romania.
 
“After 25 years because the U.S. – Romania strategic partnership was signed, President Biden reiterated in Madrid the U.S. sturdy dedication in direction of the Black Sea safety area,” said Ciuca. “The one hundred and first Airborne Division (Air Assault), a well-known and elite U.S. army unit has the mission to bolster NATOs jap flank.”
 
After uncasing the colours, Troopers from 2nd Brigade Fight Group, 2nd and third Battalion 227th Aviation Regiment and NATO companions demonstrated the capabilities of a mixed arms air assault operation.

“Workout routines like this are nice for us, not solely can we get to pair with multinational forces, between the Romanians, the Canadian F-18’s, we get to all synchronize, and get on the identical web page,” remarked Chief Warrant Officer Two Christopher Dillon, a CH-47 upkeep take a look at pilot assigned to Bravo Firm, 2nd Battalion, 227th Aviation Regiment, 1st Air Cavalry Brigade, 1st Air Cavalry Division. “Our position for these operations is to actually give maneuverability to the bottom pressure.”

The air assault demonstration was an instance of how unity amongst NATO companions and allies can translate into battlefield successes. Readiness and joint interoperability are paramount to the success of the U.S. and NATO allied nations whereas ahead deployed all through Europe.

“Expensive Troopers of the one hundred and first Division, thanks for being right here, I’m certain that along with the Romanian troopers and people from the allied nations deployed right here, you’ll accomplish your mission,” said Ciuca. “Your presence could be very welcome; we’re stronger collectively.”