 Over the past seven decades, we've witnessed monumental changes in the world and in our nation's military. Established in the earliest days of the Cold War, the United States European Command has served as a vital strategic forward presence. UCOM has faithfully stood alongside the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and other allied partners to secure a free and prosperous Europe. Today, we will remember the women and men who met the challenges of the past 70 years and continue to do so with agility, courage, and devoted service.