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5th Signal Command leadership honors German National Day of Mourning WORMS, Germany (November 15, 2009) -- Brig. Gen. Jeffrey G. Smith, Jr., commander, 5th Signal Command (2nd from right), Lord Mayor Michael Kissel of Worms (3rd from left) and representatives of the German Bundeswehr (military) attend a commemoration ceremony on the German National Day of Mourning at the Liebfrauen church in Worms. Smith is accompanied by 5th Signal Command Chaplain (Col.) Thomas Engle. The National Day of Mourning is observed two Sundays before the first of Advent, and commemorates those who died in war and the victims of violent oppression. (Photo by Frank Schleehuber, political advisor, 5th Signal Command)

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All-female 5th Signal Command color guard supports Armistice Day in France WISSEMBOURG, France (November 11, 2009) -- An all-female 5th Signal Command color guard stands at attention during a ceremony on Armistice Day which marks the end of World War I. The date was a national holiday in many of the former allied nations to allow people to commemorate those members of the armed forces who were killed during war. After World War II, it was changed to Veterans Day in the U.S. The all-female color guard that supported the event was recognized and highly appreciated by the local population. (Photo by Frank Schleehuber, 5th Signal Command Political Advisor)
5th Signal Command hosts Full Spectrum Signal Summit MANNHEIM, Germany (Nov. 3, 2009) -- Lt. Col. Laroy Peyton, 43rd Signal Battalion commander, briefs distinguished visitors throughout the U.S. Army Signal Regiment at the Lampertheim Training Area during a "Full Spectrum" signal summit Nov. 3-5 hosted by 5th Signal Command. (Photo by Kristopher Joseph)
52nd Signal Battalion Inducts NCOs STUTTGART, Germany (November 2, 2009) -- Sgt Michael D. Howard from 5th Signal Command's 52nd Signal Battalion, prepares to pass through the Arch of Responsibility during 52nd's Noncommissioned Officer Induction Ceremony held at Stuttgart Theater Center on Kelley Barracks. "We do these inductions so the Soldiers know their life is different now," said 52nd's Command Sgt. Maj. Mark A. George. Passing through the arch signifies the transition of a junior enlisted Soldier into a leader. (Photo by Jonathon Gray, 5th Signal Command Public Affairs Office)
5th Signal Command says hello to new home in Wiesbaden WIESBADEN, Germany (Oct. 30, 2009) – Brig. Gen. Jeffrey G. Smith, Jr. (right), commander, 5th Signal Command and Command Sgt. Maj. Patrick Brooks (left), 2nd Signal Brigade, unfurl the 5th Signal colors in the Wiesbaden Army Airfield Fitness Center signifying the command’s headquarters official move from Mannheim to Wiesbaden. 5th Signal, constituted July 1, 1974, is responsible for the majority of communications support to U.S. Army forces in Europe and has approximately 3300 Soldiers, civilians and contractors. (Photo by Sgt. Edgar Morales, 5th Signal Command Public Affairs Office)
Awarding 50 years of government service WIESBADEN, Germany (October 29, 2009) -- Gen. Carter Ham (right), commander, U.S. Army Europe, and Brig. Gen. Jeffrey G. Smith, Jr. (left), commander, 5th Signal Command, stand with Winston A. Hollis (center) in 5th Signal's conference room, after he was presented with a 50-years of U.S. government service certificate by Ham. "We have a very capable and dedicated civilian work force who are just as dedicated as military Soldiers," said Ham. Hollis has served the last 11 years in 5th Signal as a logistics management specialist. (Photo by Kristopher Joseph, 5th Signal Command)
Meeting of the Mainz Mainz, Germany (October 26, 2009) -- Brig. Gen. Jeffrey G. Smith, Jr., commander, 5th Signal Command, receives a copy of the smallest book in the world from Jens Beutel, lord mayor of Mainz, during an inaugural visit to the city of Mainz. Mainz is located only moments away from Wiesbaden Army Airfield where the command's headquarters is located. (Photo by Frank Schleehuber, 5th Signal Command POLAD)
5th Signal Command cases colors in Mannheim to mark official move to Wiesbaden Army Airfield MANNHEIM, Germany (Oct. 16, 2009) -- Brig. Gen. Jeffrey G. Smith, Jr.(right), commander, 5th Signal Command and Command Sgt. Maj. Patrick Brooks (left), 2nd Signal Brigade, case the 5th Signal colors signifying the command’s official move from Funari Barracks in Mannheim, Germany to Wiesbaden Army Airfield, Germany. 5th Signal Command was constituted in 1974 and was headquartered in Mannheim since 1996. (Photo by Kristopher Joseph, 5th Signal Command Public Affairs Office)
5th Signal Command strengthens European signal bonds through conferences and transformation GRAFENWOEHR, Germany (Oct. 15, 2009) – Brig. Gen. Jeffrey G. Smith, Jr., (right) commander, 5th Signal Command, gives a high-five to Col. Kari Everett (left), deputy director of U.S. Army Europe / 7th Army’s Operation Communications Information Systems, during a regional signal leaders conference in Grafenwoehr, Germany. The scheduled biannual signal conferences are designed for strengthening theater collaboration and enhancing the delivery of rapid communication support to warfighters and military community members. (Photo by Kristopher Joseph, 5th Signal Command Public Affairs Office.)
Humble Hulk: 5th Signal Soldier takes heavyweight title WIESBADEN, Germany (Oct. 3, 2009) – Staff Sgt. Money Powell III shows determination after landing a right hook on his opponent Ron Wilson during the Hispanic Heritage Month Boxing Tournament at the Wiesbaden Fitness Center Oct. 3. Powell, a noncommissioned officer with 5th Signal Command, won 1st place in the heavyweight division at the age of 41. (Photo by Chrystal Smith, USAG Wiesbaden PAO)