Col. John V. Meyer III, 2nd Cavalry Regiment commander, along with members of his staff welcome Lt. Gen. Frederick "Ben" Hodges, U.S. Army Europe Commander and fellow leaders of NATO allied forces, as they visit 2 CR's Tactical Operations Center 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.