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“That’s a level of secrecy that is common in the United States,” he explained, adding that Laubenthal would not be allowed to “peek” at anything with that designation. This is one of the top offices in usareur, after the commanding general and deputy commanding general.
He has also served in a variety of staff positions, primarily in operations and military policy.
General Laubenthal joined the Bundeswehr in 1982 as a conscript and attended officer training in the Armoured Corps. “We didn’t even have this in the dark times of the Cold War.”
Former Inspector General of the Bundeswehr and former nato Military Committee Chairman Klaus Naumann told Deutschlandradio Kultur that the appointment is a “very large expression of trust.”
When asked if this would give “a German general real insight into American strategies,” Naumann explained that certain things would be marked “noforn”—an abbreviation meaning that no foreigners are allowed to see the document.
Now he’s one of the top commanders in the United States Army in Europe.
Laubenthal has been appointed the chief of staff for the U.S. Army Europe (usareur), Germany’s Defense Ministry announced on July 31. Mit Ihnen bekleidet ein in militärischen Verwendungen gereifter, fairer, menschlich integrer und intellektuell redlicher General die NATO-Bühne!
Admiral Rühle was an incredible leader.
And thank you to you, dear Admiral Rühle, for your service and the always good cooperation!
Congratulations Markus and thank you for your service Joachim which we have all appreciated.
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Navigating the Changing Battlefield: Enhancing Dismounted Soldier Capabilities Today for Tomorrow
General Markus Laubenthal assumed duties as Chief of Staff Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe in September 2024.
However, he will have complete access to “operational concepts for these 37,000 U.S. troops in Europe.”
“He needs to coordinate and manage,” Naumann said.
Naumann explained that the German Army would “certainly benefit” from the new appointment. “Officials said the addition of a German general officer to the usareur … is part of an American effort to give a more multi-national flavor to its major overseas commands,” the Army Times wrote.
America is trying to draw closer to Germany, even as Germany is forging its own path—a subject Trumpet editor in chief Gerald Flurry addressed in a recent Key of David program.
We both started our careers on Leopard tanks.
Warm welcome to my new boss, General Laubenthal! Fair winds and following seas to Admiral Rühle. Nonetheless, this is an important job.
Laubenthal will be responsible for over 37,000 troops, 90 percent of which are stationed in Germany.
land forces in Europe, Lt. Gen. Donald Campbell Jr.” usareuris responsible for over 37,000 troops, 90 percent of which are stationed in Germany
“It’s a sign of the continuing, very deep cooperation with the Americans,” said Lt. Gen. Rainer Korff, commander of Germany’s multi-nation corps. #WeAreNATO
Viel Soldatenglück in der neuen Verwendung.
In 2014 he became the first non-US Chief of Staff of the Headquarters United States Army Europe in Wiesbaden, leading all staff efforts for the renewed deployment of US Army forces in enhanced forward presence and vigilance activities across Europe. Laubenthal will coordinate staff to do what his commanding officer wants done.
General Laubenthal graduated from the Führungsakademie der Bundeswehr (1997-1999) and attended the Advanced Command & Staff Course (2001-2002) in Shrivenham, U.K.
while completing a Master’s degree in Defence Studies at King’s College in London. I'm grateful to have been able to work for him at SHAPE. He held command positions at all levels from platoon to division. I can’t think of a better man for such a critical job.
Dear General Laubenthal, all the best in you new role and "viel Soldatenglück"!