U.S. Army Capt. Bradley Bill, Training Division Chief of the Army Expeditionary Civilian Workforce, conducted training to help civilians assigned to various units within U.S. Army Europe and Africa at the 7th Army Training Command’s Stuttgart Training Area, Germany, July 8-9, 2026. In this interview, four interviewees elaborate on how the AECW program trains, deploys, redeploys and reintegrates Army and Department of War expeditionary civilians. They explain the key components that help combatant commanders remain mission-ready and deliver skill sets that are often not readily available or fully resourced within their current organizations. (U.S. Army video by Lucien Phillips)
A U.S. Soldier assigned to 18th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, fires his M4 carbine rifle during a qualification range at the 7th Army Training Command’s Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, Aug. 31, 2026. The live fire qualification evaluates individual marksmanship and weapons proficiency, helping ensure Soldiers maintain combat readiness. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Francisco Torres)
