Hessian state leaders visit U.S. Army Europe headquarters

WIESBADEN, Germany -- Several senior host nation leaders from the Hessian state government visited U.S. Army Europe's headquarters, met with senior staff members, and participated in a Strong Europe update Aug. 18.

Visiting the headquarters were Minister Peter Beuth, Hessian Minister of Interior and Sports; State Secretary Werner Koch, Hessian Minister of Interior and Sports; and President Rober Schaefer, Hessian State Office for the Protection of the Constitution.

After attending a command center briefing and meeting with Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges, commanding general, U.S. Army Europe, the team had an extended office call with senior U.S. Army Europe staff members including Maj. Gen. Timothy McGuire, deputy commanding general; Maj. Gen. John Gronski, deputy commanding general for Army National Guard; German Brig. Gen. Markus Laubenthal, chief of staff; James Scofield, special assistant to the G2, or Intelligence; Lt. Col. David Daniel, deputy provost marshal; and Mike Anderson, director, Host Nation Relations Europe.

The office call focused on ensuring the safety of U.S. Army Europe Soldiers, civilians, contractors and family members living and working in the state of Hesse.

Engagements with local leaders contribute significantly to the trusting relationship U.S. Army Europe senior leaders enjoy with key host nation counterparts -- ensuring continued effective information-sharing and cooperation in critical force protection and security-related areas.

The visit was coordinated by the U.S. Forces Liaison Office Hesse team and U.S. Army Europe's Host Nation Relations Europe Office.

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