Dutch sign contract with United States to modernize fleet of Apaches

On September 14, Ambassador Hoekstra joined Principal Director of Security Assistance at the Defense Security Cooperation Agency Michèle Hizon, and Dutch State Secretary for Defense Barbara Visser at Gilze-Rijen Air Base for a signing ceremony. Dutch and U.S. officials signed a contract to modernize the Dutch fleet of 28 Apache helicopters. To date, the Dutch fleet has been used ... Read More»

By | 15 September, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, Featured Event, News | Tags: ,

Message from Secretary Tillerson on the 242nd Anniversary of the U.S. Marine Corps

On behalf of the Department of State and all of our employees serving overseas and at home, I wish the United States Marine Corps congratulations on its 242nd birthday. The Department and the Corps have a special, historic relationship. U.S. Marines have safeguarded our embassies and consulates since 1949, but our common effort to promote ... Read More»

By | 11 November, 2017 | Topics: embassy, Featured Event, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: , ,

American Soldiers Honored During Annual Liberation Day Concert in Amsterdam

The soldiers took part in a tribute to the allies which included Belgian, British, Canadian, Dutch, French, Norwegian, and Polish soldiers. King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands looked on while the soldiers marched out with other allies.  The concert was broadcast live on television via channel  NPO 1  and can be seen by clicking this ... Read More»

By | 6 May, 2017 | Topics: Amsterdam, Chargé D’Affaires, Events, History, U.S. & the Netherlands | Tags: ,

Dutch Military Awards U.S. Army Europe Commander Meritorious Service Medal

The Commander of U.S. Army Europe Lieutenant General Frederick “Ben” Hodges received the Meritorious Service Medal in Gold from the Dutch Minister of Defense on Monday, March 13th during a visit to the Netherlands. The award recognized LTG Hodges for his outstanding meritorious achievement as Commander, US Army Europe.  He was surprised at the ceremony ... Read More»

By | 16 March, 2017 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Europe & Eurasia, Key Officials, News, U.S. & the Netherlands | Tags: , ,

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