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21 Welcome to the U.S.Army Garrison Grafenwoehr. 2001 September - On September 11th, a series of coor- dinated suicide attacks by Al-Qaeda against the United States by 19 terror- ists who crash four airliners into the World Trade Center, The Pentagon and a field in Pennsylvania. October - In response to the attacks, the United States launches Operation Enduring Freedom, (OEF) in Afghanistan. U.S. Army Europe units deploy in support of OEF including SETAF’s 173rd Airborne Brigade. 2003 March through April - Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) begins as the U.S. Army and Marines attack Iraq from bases in Kuwait. The 173rd Airborne Brigade jumps into Iraq in the largest combat airdrop since WWII. Baghdad is captured only. 16 days after OIF begins. The 1st Armored Division deploys to Iraq for a 15-month combat tour. September - USAREUR introduces Efficient Basing Grafenwoehr (EBG). The EBG initiative enhances training readiness, improves force protection, and provides new or renovated facilities for Soldiers and families. 2004 May - The first Counter-Improvised Explosive Device training begins at Grafenwoehr. November - Plans are announced to transform The Combat Maneuver Training Center (CMTC) at Hohenfels, into the Joint Multinational Readiness Center. The transformation will be complete in 2005. After years of study, the U.S. Army unveils a new uniform, dubbed the Army Combat Uniform (ACU). It becomes standard-issue for all deployed troops in the fall of 2005. History of the Grafenwoehr Training Area