Rostock had a new visitor in early March 2019 – the guided-missile destroyer USS Gravely (DDG 107) – the U.S. flagship of NATO Maritime Group One. The group includes Germany’s FGS Spessart (A 1442) replenishment tanker and Poland’s ORP General K. Pulaski (FrR 272), a guided-missile frigate. Working together they ensure NATO’s Very High Readiness …
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USS Mount Whitney Reception Kiel, June 15, 2018 Ambassador Richard Grenell Vice Admiral Franchetti, Captain Aguilar, first of all, I would like to thank you for welcoming us all on board the USS Mount Whitney. I also want to thank the City of Kiel for their great hospitality. Germany has been a great host to …
Read More» On January 26, the German Maritime Search and Rescue Service awarded the U.S. Air Force’s 920th Rescue Wing the institute’s prestigious “Rescue medal in gold” – only the fifth time that this award has been presented in gold since 1955. In July 2017, the U.S. Air Force’s 920th Rescue Wing saved the lives of two …
Read More» UPDATE: Congress has passed and the President has signed legislation to fund government operations under a continuing resolution, allowing all normal activities to resume. * * * At this time, scheduled passport and visa services will continue during the lapse in appropriations as the situation permits. This website will not be regularly updated until full …
Read More» U.S. Embassy Berlin informs U.S. citizens to avoid moving around within Hamburg due to escalated violence at demonstrations, road closures and disruptions to public transportation during the G20 event. The Hamburg Police requested and received police reinforcements from other cities. U.S. citizens are advised to monitor local media and follow instructions from the local police, …
Read More» Opening of the Annual Conference of the German Association for American Studies at Hanover University U.S. Consul General Richard Yoneoka June 8, 2017 As prepared for delivery Dear Dr. Strutz, (Vice President of Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz University at Hanover) Dear Prof. Dr. Birkle, (American Studies Professor at Philipps University Marburg and President of the German …
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