Commending the men and women of the United States military, our NATO Allies, and our African allies who successfully planned, coordinated, deployed, and trained as part of the DEFENDER-EUROPE 2021 Exercise.

House Resolution 478 is a formal statement of support recognizing the military personnel from the United States, NATO, and African partner nations who participated in the DEFENDER-Europe 21 joint exercise. The resolution reaffirms the U.S. commitment to the NATO alliance as a means of protecting shared global economic and security interests. Additionally, it calls on all member nations to uphold NATO’s founding principles by strengthening democratic institutions and the rule of law.

For the average citizen, this resolution does not change any laws or authorize new spending; rather, it serves as an official diplomatic gesture to signal international stability and cooperation. By highlighting the success of large-scale training exercises, the resolution aims to demonstrate military readiness and the strength of international partnerships intended to deter global conflict.