Lt. Gen. Frederick “Ben” Hodges, U.S. Army Europe commander, along with fellow leaders of NATO allied forces, visits 2nd Cavalry Regiment's Tactical Operations Center while visiting the Hohenfels Training Area during Allied Spirit I in Hohenfels, Germany, Jan. 23, 2015. Living and training alongside our allies and neighbors in Europe helps the U.S. maintain the relationships and trust that are essential for ensuring regional security.