DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
UNITED STATES ARMY EUROPE AND AFRICA
LUCIUS D. CLAY KASERNE
65205 WIESBADEN
GERMANY
March 26, 2024
Brigadier General Andrus Merilo
Deputy Chief of Defense
Juhkentali 58
15008 TALLINN
ESTONIA
Dear General Merilo:
On behalf of General Randy A George, Chief of Staff, United States Army,
I cordially invite you to the 31st annual United States Army Europe and Africa
Conference of European Armies (CEA), to be held in Garmisch, Germany, from June 10
to 12, 2024.
The CEA provides a forum for open and frank discussions among the chiefs of land
forces from more than 40 countries. The conference contributes to our common goals of
increasing understanding, improving cooperation, and supporting peace and stability.
There will be ample opportunity to develop meaningful relationships in both formal and
informal settings. This year's theme is "The Future of Warfighting: Building Combat
Ready Forces Through Transformation."
If you plan to attend, please have your staff notify the conference planner, Major
Hobin Lee, by May 3 at email: g5-iod-conference-team@army.mil. My staff will assist
with arrangements and provide a registration packet to your staff for coordination and
planning purposes.
I look forward to hosting you in Garmisch.
Sincerely,
Darryl A. Williams
General, U.S. Army
Commanding