U.S. Army Europe Commanding General visits Strike Back 19

Photo By Sgt. Samantha Hall | U.S. Army Europe Commanding General, Lt. Gen. Christopher G. Cavoli visits Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, June 13, 2019 during STRIKE BACK 19. Cavoli assumed command of U.S. Army Europe Jan. 18, 2018. STRIKE BACK 19 is a multinational exercise hosted by the Bulgarian Land Forces at Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, from June 6-20, 2019. STRIKE BACK 19 is designed to increase capabilities and interoperability with Bulgarian, Albanian, Greek, North Macedonian and U.S. Troops. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Samantha Hall)  

NOVO SELO , BULGARIA

06.13.2019

Story by Capt. Erica Mitchell 

126th Theater Public Affairs Support Element

NOVO SELO TRAINING AREA – U.S. Army Europe Commanding General, Lt. Gen. Christopher Cavoli met with leaders and coordinators of STRIKE BACK 19 today to discuss successes of the multinational exercise hosted by the Bulgarian Land Forces.

“Two years ago, these exercises produced some challenges in movement," Cavoli said to the Bulgarian STRIKE BACK 19 staff. “But, this year, I see none of them. I think, as we build year after year, we will continue to get better and better at interacting at the tactical level.”

During his visit, Cavoli was briefed by the Black Sea Area Support Team, Maj. Gen. Ivan Lalov, deputy commanding general of the Bulgarian Joint Force Command, as well as military leaders from the exercise.

“The units are receiving excellent training here. It is excellent to hear we have huge successes,” Cavoli said.

Strike Back 19 is a multinational exercise hosted by the Bulgarian Land Forces at Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, from June 6-20, 2019. STRIKE BACK 19 is designed to increase capabilities and interoperability with Bulgarian, Albanian, Greek, North Macedonian and U.S. Troops.

• Date Taken: 06.13.2019
• Date Posted: 06.13.2019 08:24
• Story ID: 327158
• Location: NOVO SELO , BG