Area Support Group-Black Sea

15/06/2022

Nobody else you’d want on your front line.. 😎🫡

U.S. Army Lt. Col. Matthew Kelley, commander of 1st Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division calls his formation to attention to greet French President Emmanuel Macron at Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base, Romania, June 15, 2022.

📸 U.S. Army Photos by Spc. Thurnapuf Valle

15/06/2022

Happy to see our staff, and NATO troops, supporting the arts; meeting Adam Driver is an additional bonus!

MIHAIL KOGALNICEANU, Romania — Multinational Troops stationed at this enduring outpost along NATO’s Eastern Flank lined up on a rainy Sunday afternoon t...

14/06/2022

Happy 247th Birthday U.S. Army!

The Army Support Activity-Black Sea Family & Morale, Welfare and Recreation team organized Fun Runs, involving soldiers from other nations such as the British Army, at Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria; and Mihail Kogalniceanu, Romania to celebrate the U.S. Army's birthday.

The U.S. Army was founded on June 14, 1775, when the Continental Congress authorized the enlistment of expert riflemen to serve the United Colonies for one year.



U.S. Army Europe and Africa | V Corps | 21st Theater Sustainment Command | 7th Army Training Command | Army Family and MWR Programs |

08/06/2022

Fostering security cooperation

Soldiers from 2d Cavalry Regiment showcase the U.S. Army’s Stryker infantry carrier vehicle in addition to the joint light tactical vehicle and the RQ-11 small unmanned aircraft system at HEMUS International Defense Equipment and Services Exhibition June 1-4, 2022. The soldiers presence confirms the strong strategic partnership between the US and Bulgaria.

They even met President of the Republic of Bulgaria Rumen Radev!

Read the full article here:
https://www.dvidshub.net/news/422329/hemus-international-defense-equipment-and-services-exhibition



U.S. Army Europe and Africa | V Corps | 7th Army Training Command |

06/06/2022

Training hand in hand

Soldiers from 2d Cavalry Regiment and 4th Security Force Assistance Brigade train with Bulgarian Land Forces soldiers, assigned to 42nd Mechanized Battalion, 2nd Mechanized Brigade, to establish a joint battle group to increase internal capability and interoperability.



U.S. Army | U.S. Army Europe and Africa | Armed Forces | V Corps | 7th Army Training Command |

30/05/2022

Honor the fallen.

Staff and service members from 2d Cavalry Regiment; 4th Security Force Assistance Brigade; Bulgarian Military Police; Area Support Activity-Black Sea; and 1st Battalion, The Royal Irish Regiment, British Army; hold a ceremony on Memorial Day to pay tribute to veterans, as well as service men and women who have paid the ultimate sacrifice to safeguard their country.



U.S. Army | Bulgarian Armed Forces | U.S. Army Europe and Africa |

26/05/2022

We commend Bulgaria’s commitment towards education and culture 🇧🇬

In celebration of The Day of Bulgarian Alphabet, Bulgarian Enlightenment and Culture and our ongoing partnership with Bulgaria; Civil Affairs Team 0733, 407th Civil Affairs Battalion, visited Georgi Rakovski Primary School and Nessebar alongside Denis Gonsalvesh, deputy mayor of Nessebar for Public Order, Youth Activities and Sport.



U.S. Army Europe and Africa | U.S. Embassy Sofia | 21st Theater Sustainment Command | 407th Civil Affairs Battalion |

25/05/2022

Steam rolling through the week like..

Engineer readiness from the operator to Company level that sets the European Theater with critical infrastructure, while assuring our partners and allies of the U.S. commitment to the region.

📸 U.S. Army Photos by SPC Thurnapuf Valle

24/05/2022

When the Stetson completes the fit 😎🫡🤌🏼

U.S. Army Second Squadron Commander, Lt. Col. Benjamin Nagy, assigned to Second Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, explains the weapon systems as well as his soldiers’ roles during combat at Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base, Romania, on May 4, 2022. Educating and informing the parliament plays a vital role in integrating the political and military efforts of the NATOs mission in Romania. Our continued collaboration with our Romanian counterparts enhances security in the Black Sea Region and improves NATO 's security posture as a whole.

16/05/2022

We are Stronger Together

U.S. rotational forces throughout Europe enhance professional relationships and partnerships with NATO partners and allies and improves overall coordination during times of crisis. Bulgaria is a steadfast and gracious host, and the U.S. is honored to continue our long-term cooperation through engagements such as bilateral exchanges to improve partnership interoperability.



U.S. Army Europe and Africa | 2d Cavalry Regiment | 4th Security Force Assistance Brigade | 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division |

16/05/2022

Lifting heavy + some brawling = a good time 💪🏽

Last weekend, in celebration of our partnership with Bulgaria, U.S. Army soldiers partook in the Sliven Strongman competition 🇧🇬 ⚒🇺🇸 The competition was inspired by Hadzhi Dimitar, a Bulgarian revolutionary who scaled a mountain with 43 liters of wine to resupply his unit.

📸 U.S. Army Photos by Spc. Dominique’ Crittenden and Cpt. Angelo Mejia

13/05/2022

It’s y’all 😎🇺🇸🫡🤌🏼

Dr. Jill Biden visited Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base, Romania on May 6, 2022. During her time at MK she interacted with multiple soldiers including the soldiers from the Delaware National Guard.