Combat Equipment Group Europe

Combat Equipment Group Europe (CEGE) was established in 1985 as a subordinate unit of the U.S. Army Materiel Command to manage and maintain prepositioned military equipment in Europe. Headquartered in Livorno, Italy, CEGE was responsible for the storage, maintenance, and accountability of Army Prepositioned Stocks (APS), ensuring rapid force deployment and readiness for U.S. and NATO operations during the Cold War and beyond. The unit played a crucial logistical role during major exercises and contingencies, supporting operations such as Desert Storm and later peacekeeping missions in the Balkans. In the mid-2000s, CEGE’s mission and assets were integrated into the Army Field Support Brigade structure, reflecting evolving strategic requirements and organizational changes within U.S. Army Europe.