U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Richard E. Angle, commanding general of U.S. Special Operations Command Europe, discusses the importance of multinational interoperability and special operations readiness during Trojan Footprint 2026. Trojan Footprint is a U.S. European Command-led special operations exercise conducted across Europe to strengthen coordination and capabilities among NATO Allied and partner nations. (U.S. Army National Guard video by Staff Sgt. Melyssa Vazquez)
NORWAY – U.S. Special Operations Forces and NATO Allies will unite in the High North for Exercise Adamant Serpent 26 on 12-29 October. Conducted since 2021 and led by U.S. Special Operations Command Europe, this annual exercise is designed to enhance readiness and interoperability with Allied special operations forces.
This year’s exercise will focus on U.S. SOF and NATO Allies applying modern tactical warfighting techniques...