Service members from the U.S., Spain, and Romania take part in the USAG Black Sea Best Warrior of the Rotation Competition at Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base, Romania, on Aug. 22, 2024. The competition featured a series of challenging events, including the ACFT, medical lanes, a ruck march, an obstacle course, a board, and a surprise event, all designed to push the participants' physical and mental endurance to the limit. (U.S. Army video by Spc. Nolan Brewer, 22nd MPAD)

Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria: The Intersection of Readiness, NATO Unity of Purpose and Community Partnership

By LTC Jeffery Fritz and Oana Copaceanu

NOVO SELO TRAINING AREA, Bulgaria - Novo Selo Training Area (NSTA) sits at the center of NATO's eastern flank and enables three pillars to come together every day for U.S. Army Garrison Black Sea: readiness, NATO unity of purpose, and community partnership. Read more