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HQ USAREUR

U.S. Army

**Headquarters, United States Army Europe (HQ USAREUR)** has played a crucial role in American military operations on the European continent since its establishment in 1947. Originally formed in Frankfurt, Germany, to oversee U.S. occupation forces after World War II, HQ USAREUR became a central command for American and NATO defense efforts during the Cold War. The headquarters coordinated major training exercises, rapid deployments, and partnerships with European allies to deter Soviet aggression. Today, now known as HQ US Army Europe and Africa (USAREUR-AF) and based in Wiesbaden, Germany, it continues to support U.S. strategic interests, NATO missions, and regional stability throughout Europe and Africa.

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Origins in World War II: HQ USAREUR (United States Army Europe) traces its origins to the end of World War II, when it was activated in 1947 to oversee U.S. Army forces in postwar Europe.
Key Role in the Cold War: During the Cold War, USAREUR was the backbone of American military presence in Europe, deterring Soviet aggression and supporting NATO operations.
Berlin Airlift Support: USAREUR played a vital role in logistics and support during the Berlin Airlift of 1948-1949, helping to supply the blockaded city.
Largest Overseas Command: At its peak in the late 1950s and 1960s, USAREUR commanded over 277,000 soldiers, making it the largest U.S. Army command outside the United States.
Operation REFORGER: USAREUR hosted the massive "Return of Forces to Germany" (REFORGER) exercises, which tested NATO's ability to rapidly reinforce Europe in the event of war.
Headquarters Relocation: USAREUR’s headquarters was originally in Heidelberg, Germany, but moved to Wiesbaden in 2013 as part of Army restructuring.
Post-Cold War Transformation: After the fall of the Soviet Union, USAREUR’s size was drastically reduced, but it adapted to new missions, including peacekeeping in the Balkans.
Support to Iraq and Afghanistan: USAREUR units and personnel have played key roles supporting operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, providing deployment, training, and logistics.
Multinational Partnerships: USAREUR works closely with European allies, conducting joint training and multinational exercises to strengthen NATO’s collective defense.
Recent Renaming: In 2020, USAREUR merged with US Army Africa to form US Army Europe and Africa (USAREUR-AF), reflecting the growing strategic importance of both regions.

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Michele Wallace-Joyner

U.S. Army · 1987 - 1990

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Richard Rollings

U.S. Army Military Retiree · 1979 - 1982

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FABIOLA ALEXANDER

U.S. Army Military Retiree · 2003 - 2009

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Jerry Redmond

U.S. Army · 1967 - 1969

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About this Unit

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Origins in World War II: HQ USAREUR (United States Army Europe) traces its origins to the end of World War II, when it was activated in 1947 to oversee U.S. Army forces in postwar Europe.
Key Role in the Cold War: During the Cold War, USAREUR was the backbone of American military presence in Europe, deterring Soviet aggression and supporting NATO operations.
Berlin Airlift Support: USAREUR played a vital role in logistics and support during the Berlin Airlift of 1948-1949, helping to supply the blockaded city.
Largest Overseas Command: At its peak in the late 1950s and 1960s, USAREUR commanded over 277,000 soldiers, making it the largest U.S. Army command outside the United States.
Operation REFORGER: USAREUR hosted the massive "Return of Forces to Germany" (REFORGER) exercises, which tested NATO's ability to rapidly reinforce Europe in the event of war.
Headquarters Relocation: USAREUR’s headquarters was originally in Heidelberg, Germany, but moved to Wiesbaden in 2013 as part of Army restructuring.
Post-Cold War Transformation: After the fall of the Soviet Union, USAREUR’s size was drastically reduced, but it adapted to new missions, including peacekeeping in the Balkans.
Support to Iraq and Afghanistan: USAREUR units and personnel have played key roles supporting operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, providing deployment, training, and logistics.
Multinational Partnerships: USAREUR works closely with European allies, conducting joint training and multinational exercises to strengthen NATO’s collective defense.
Recent Renaming: In 2020, USAREUR merged with US Army Africa to form US Army Europe and Africa (USAREUR-AF), reflecting the growing strategic importance of both regions.