European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - August 26, 1990, Darmstadt, Hesse This is v corps department of the army Headquarters v corps Apo new York 09079-0700 reply to attention of Welcome to Victory corps these Are exciting and challenging time for v corps and . Army Europe. It is exciting to witness the growth of democracy in former East Germany and Eastern Europe since the fall of the Berlin Wall and dissolution of the Warsaw pact. Drive Down the autobahn in Germany and you will see License plates from countries that until recently kept people locked behind their Borders. Pick up a newspaper and you can read about free elections in nations that have thrown off the Strait jacket of Chsn monism. As members of Victory corps you have Good reason to be proud because you serve a defense Alliance whose vigilance and dedication to Freedom made these historic changes possible. Challenges lie ahead because changing defense needs Are reshaping therole of the . Army in Europe. For the foreseeable future we will continue to be a Force for stability in Europe by maintaining a presence innate but troop reductions and unit realignments Are transforming our Structure and Mission. From a Large Forward deployed Force facing a once Well defined communist bloc threat the . Army Europe of the 1990s is evolving into a More streamlined Mobile Force prepared to meet military threats that arise anywhere in this Region. The Gulf War has shown that european based . Forces can successfully respond to even a Distant crisis. The future v corps will be a Mobile agile corps fully capable of responding to any contingency. As the fully capable contingency corps evolves so will our responsibilities. The changes will require modifications to training an training will remain Tough and realistic. The key is preparedness. If we Are Well trained and prepared we May be Able to prevent aggression without having to go to War. That s our greatest contribution to peace. Although the draw Down and realignments have brought about some change that were not easy to make the future for the army in Europe is Bright. More housing will be available. We will have excellent medical educational and recreational facilities. We will keep the Best schools child care centers commissaries and Post exchanges. Providing Quality services and facilities for soldiers and their families will remain a High priority. Welcome to the Victory corps team your dedication and patriotism will continue to safeguard the spirit of Freedom that toppled the Wall. Your professionalism in these times of change will shape the Victory corps of the future. Sincerely vivid m. Lieutenant general .
