7th Rotation in Support of Atlantic Resolve Begins

The 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, from Fort Hood, Texas, has started arriving in Europe in support of Atlantic Resolve.

Soldiers will fly into military and commercial airports in Germany, Poland and Romania, while equipment will arrive via ship to the Port of Antwerp, Belgium. US Army Europe appreciates the extensive support each of these nations will provide in the reception, staging and onward movement of forces and equipment.

Personnel arriving for Atlantic Resolve take many actions to reduce the risk of spreading Covid-19. Before departing the US, Soldiers will conduct pre-deployment Restriction of Movement and Covid testing. While traveling, all Soldiers will wear masks and follow strict hygiene measures. Once in Europe, Soldiers will again quarantine and test before travelling throughout the continent.

As the seventh armored rotation in support of Atlantic Resolve, 1/1CD will conduct bilateral, multinational training events with more than a dozen NATO allies and partner nations. These exercises build readiness, enhance interoperability and strengthen relationships between US forces and their allies and partners across the theater.

“The Ironhorse Brigade is honored to deploy in support of Atlantic Resolve as a Regionally Allocated Force in Europe. It is a great privilege to aid in the preservation of peace by showcasing our Army's ability to project readiness across the globe,” said Col. Michael Schoenfeldt, 1/1CD commander. “The opportunity to participate in combined and joint exercises with our European partners and NATO allies in an effort to further interoperability is something every Ironhorse trooper is looking forward to.”

1/1CD replaces 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division.

Enabled by the European Deterrence Initiative, US Army support to the Atlantic Resolve mission consists of approximately 6,000 Soldiers assigned to armored, aviation and logistical task forces overseen by a Division Headquarters (Forward) based in Poznan, Poland. Active duty, Reserve and National Guard units rotate from the US with their vehicles and equipment for nine months at a time. These heel-to-toe deployments ensure US Army forces maintain a consistent, combat-credible presence to deter aggression in the region.