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Although the world took a pause due to COVID-19, the air defense mission in Europe never stopped. The 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command remained ready to act at a moment notice. The leadership and soldiers had to find unique ways to stay integrated with our foreign allies and partners and maintain unit readiness, while taking appropriate measures to protect the force.

Brig. Gen. Gregory Brady, 10th Army Air and Missile Commanding General, was able to remain connected with our foreign allied and partner AMD leaders throughout the continent by virtual key leader engagements. These ongoing engagements ensure we maintained and continued to develop our strong air defense alliances throughout the pandemic, demonstrating our commitment to our NATO allies and partners and the deterrence of the European theatre.

The 10th AAMDC Patriot and Short-Range Air Defense (SHORAD) battalions were able to sustain readiness by adapting to their training with by implementation of virtual measures, physical distancing, handwashing and wearing facemasks.

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