Col. David Bowers, commander of the 504th Expeditionary Military Intelligence Brigade, furls the brigade colors at a casing ceremony held on West Fort Hood, Texas, on September 16, 2022. The brigade deploys to Europe to support the US Army’s V Corps mission. (US Army Photo by Sgt. Richard Barnes)
Col. David Bowers (left) and Command Sgt. Maj. Evan Pacer, command team for the 504th Expeditionary Military Intelligence Brigade, case the colors in a ceremony held on West Fort Hood, Texas, September 16, 2022. The Brigade deploys in support of the US Army’s V Corps mission. (US Army Photo by Sgt. Richard Barnes)

FORT HOOD, Texas – The III Armored Corps’ 504th Expeditionary Military Intelligence Brigade stationed here deployed this week to Europe in support of our NATO allies, the US Army V Corps, and U.S. Army Europe and Africa Command areas of operations to assure NATO allies, deter aggression and support operations throughout the region.

Soldiers from the brigade, alongside other U.S. units and Partner Nations, will support current U.S. missions on the European continent.  The brigade conducted significant training and preparation activities to be ready for this mission, using multiple warfighter exercises and real world support to local law enforcement as critical training enablers.

“The ‘Always Ready’ Brigade is a beacon of professional military intelligence Soldiers who stands ready to answer the call to support our allies and partners, regardless of location or mission,” said Col. David Bowers, commander of the 504th EMIB. “We are proud to represent the III Armored Corps, Fort Hood, and the United States in this vital mission supporting and reassuring our NATO allies and partners.”