Live Breaking News & Updates on Former Shelby County
Stay updated with breaking news from Former shelby county. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
17 Grafenwoehr, Germany – Former Shelby County resident and Oakhaven High School graduate U.S. Army Maj. Mitchell Brooks is sending a clear message to would-be European antagonists. “The Army is ready at any given moment in time to hold off any aggressors around the world,” said Brooks, a logistics officer assigned to the 405th Army Field Support Brigade. The brigade, under operational control of the 21st Theater Sustainment Command, U.S. Army Europe and Africa, based in Kaiserslautern, Germany, ensures soldiers have the equipment and support they need to rapidly deploy and respond to threats across two continents. Brooks is among more than 28,000 participants from 26 nations participating in DEFENDER-Europe 21. The event takes place through June, with the 405th AFSB and other 21st TSC units transporting equipment, ensuring interoperability with Allies and providing logistical support for the nearly simultaneous military exercises taking plac ....