"Der Reibert - Das Handbuch für die Soldatinnen und Soldaten der Bundeswehr" can now be ordered from Mittler! The Reibert has been the standard handbook for the Bundeswehr for decades and offers comprehensive basic knowledge of laws, ordinances, decrees and service regulations. Indispensable for soldiers of all ranks. On 24 September 2024, the...
Today, 25 September 2024, Frigate Captain Florian Vosgerau handed over the 3rd Squadron of Naval Air Wing 5 to the new squadron captain, Frigate Captain Tabea Zachau. With Frigate Captain Vosgerau, an experienced leader is leaving the squadron of the Sea Lynx MK88A helicopters. His time in office was characterised by the challenges during the transition, particularly with regard to training...
Public concert in the Bremerhaven fishing port and commissioning of the Bremerhaven Home Guard Company At the end of the Bundeswehr exercise Fishtown Guard 2024, the Bremen State Command would like to thank all participating organisations, local residents and the people of Bremerhaven for their support. On 18.09.2024, 15:00, the Bremen State Command therefore invites...
Bundeswehr exercises in the city of Bremerhaven As part of the Fishtown Guard 2024 exercise, the Bremen Homeland Security Company, under the leadership of the Bremen State Command, will conduct an exercise in the city of Bremerhaven. The exercise is called Fishtown Guard 2024 and is planned for the period from 12 to 18 September. Bundeswehr forces will focus on...
On Monday, 2 September at 08:50 a.m., the ceremony to award the combat medal to the crew of the frigate "Hessen" took place. The national and EU medals were also awarded. The frigate and its crew members are the first closed contingent of the Bundeswehr to be honoured with this operational medal.
From Friday to Sunday, 9 to 11 August 2024, the gates at the naval base on Hohe Düne will open again for the "Open Stützpunkt". It's that time again: Hanse Sail! And what would this traditional event be without the Bundeswehr as an ingredient? But not only the navy is hosting the event, members of the...
"... after all, that's my job!" While territorial security was at the forefront during the Cold War, Germany's global responsibility has moved to the centre of its foreign policy activities since the mid-1990s. As a populous and economically strong country in the centre of Europe, the Federal Republic of Germany continues to play a major role in the world...
Troop visit by the Minister of Defence On Friday, 19 July 2024, the Federal Minister of Defence, Boris Pistorius, will once again visit the Eckernförde naval base. He will visit the 1st submarine squadron and the naval battalion. Discussions are planned with the respective leadership of the units as well as with the soldiers. After a dynamic demonstration of the...
Tender "Donau" kommt zurück nach Kiel Am 12. Juli 2024 wird Tender "Donau" in seinem Heimathafen Kiel zurückerwartet. Der Versorger stellte in den vergangenen sechs Monaten den deutschen Beitrag in einer der ständigen Verbände der NATO. Der Tender war damit gleichzeitig Bestandteil der Very High Readiness Joint Task Force Maritime...
At the same time, 30 years of oil reconnaissance in cooperation with the Havariekommando The association in tranquil Nordholz near Cuxhaven is not just a Bundeswehr office or a naval airfield: it is an essential element of maritime security. It is a valuable instrument for safety at sea in the area of responsibility of the Federal Republic of Germany...
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