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The Army is trying to learn from Russian fighting in Ukraine, according to the Army chief of staff.
“This conflict is not over. It is very, very serious,” said Gen. James McConville in an interview with Government Matters. The fighting has now gone on for more than 100 days with no end in sight.
The U.S. and its NATO allies must remain united as they work to sustain support to Ukraine, Army Secretary Christine Wormuth said.
“We can’t take that unity for granted, but I think our NATO allies know what’s at stake,” Wormuth said May 31 during an event hosted by the Atlantic Council.
However, the alliance must find a balance between aiding the Ukrainians and not escalating the war.
Watching Russian military capabilities in use in Ukraine provides a level of confidence to the Army’s top general about the service’s ongoing transformation of capabilities.
“We feel we are going in the right direction,” Army Chief of Staff Gen. James McConville said.
Looking at Russian arms and tactics has “reinforced confidence in where we are going with our research, development and future weapons systems,” he said.
Florida National Guard soldiers evacuated from Ukraine at the start of Russia’s invasion are now training Ukrainian troops on how to use American equipment.
The training is taking place in Germany, Pentagon Spokesman John Kirby said.
On the Fourth of July, 1917, American troops of the 1st Infantry Division paraded through the streets of Paris.
The military strategies of America’s most dangerous rivals will be the focus of a webinar hosted by the Association of the U.S. Army.
The event, part of the AUSA Noon Report series, will feature author Seth Jones, who will discuss his book Three Dangerous Men: Russia, China, Iran, and the Rise of Irregular Warfare.
It will take place at noon Eastern on March 30. The webinar is free, but registration is required here.
The Association of the U.S. Army supports America’s Army as it sends soldiers to bolster and assure our NATO allies and partners in Europe.
“At this defining moment in world history, the United States Army stands ready to defend our nation’s security and support our European allies and partners, just as it has for generations,” said retired Gen. Bob Brown, AUSA president and CEO.
The Association of the U.S. Army is hosting a webinar on what could be driving Russia’s actions along its border with Ukraine.
“Understanding Russia’s Grand Strategy” will begin at 2 p.m. Eastern on Feb. 24. This special edition of AUSA’s Noon Report webinar series will feature Andrew Monaghan, director of the Russia Research Network.
The event is free, but registration is required here.
About 3,000 soldiers are deploying to bolster America’s Eastern European allies as Russia continues to mass troops on its border with Ukraine, the Pentagon announced Feb. 2.
About 1,000 soldiers from a Stryker squadron already in Germany “will reposition to Romania in the coming days,” Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said. These soldiers belong to the 2nd Cavalry Regiment, which is stationed in Vilseck, Germany, according to the Pentagon.
The soldiers will bolster the 900 U.S. troops already in Romania, Kirby said.
