How much do you know about U.S. Army Europe's shoulder sleeve insignia?
The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for the Supreme Headquarters, Allied Expeditionary Forces Dec. 13, 1944.
It was redesignated for Headquarters, U.S. Forces, European Theater and revised to change the background color from black to dark blue Aug. 2, 1945. It was redesignated for the European Command June 23, 1947, and finally redesignated for U.S. Army Europe Nov. 7, 1952.
We'll be highlighting U.S. Army Europe's history over the next 6 weeks as we countdown to our 75th birthday. Follow along with #75Strong!
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