UNITED STATES EUROPEAN COMMAND (USEUCOM)

The United States European Command (USEUCOM) was established on August 1, 1952, in response to the growing need for coordinated U.S. military efforts in Europe during the early years of the Cold War. Headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany, USEUCOM oversees all U.S. military operations, activities, and interests across Europe, parts of Asia, and the Middle East. Throughout its history, USEUCOM has played a key role in NATO operations, crisis response, and partnership building with European allies. The command continues to adapt to evolving security challenges in the region, including deterrence of aggression, support for collective defense, and humanitarian missions.