South Carolina National Guard unit prepares for DEFENDER-Europe 20
U.S. Army National Guard Soldiers with the 1-178th Field Artillery Battalion, South Carolina National Guard, wash equipment Feb. 26, 2020 in Columbia, South Carolina in preparation to ship overseas in support of DEFENDER-Europe 20 taking place later this year. DEFENDER-Europe 20 will demonstrate the U.S. military's ability to rapidly deploy a large combat-credible force from the U.S. to Europe to support NATO and respond to a crisis. Once in Europe, U.S. service members will spread out across the region to participate in various annual exercises with allies and partners. DEFENDER-Europe 20 will conclude with the redeployment of U.S.-based forces and equipment. For more information about DEFENDER-Europe 20 check out www.eur.army.mil/DefenderEurope/. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by 1st Lt. Tracci Dorgan, South Carolina National Guard)
South Carolina National Guard unit prepares for DEFENDER-Europe 20
U.S. Army National Guard Soldiers with the 1-178th Field Artillery Battalion, South Carolina National Guard, wash equipment Feb. 26, 2020 in Columbia, South Carolina in preparation to ship overseas in support of DEFENDER-Europe 20 taking place later this year. DEFENDER-Europe 20 will demonstrate the U.S. military's ability to rapidly deploy a large combat-credible force from the U.S. to Europe to support NATO and respond to a crisis. Once in Europe, U.S. service members will spread out across the region to participate in various annual exercises with allies and partners. DEFENDER-Europe 20 will conclude with the redeployment of U.S.-based forces and equipment. For more information about DEFENDER-Europe 20 check out www.eur.army.mil/DefenderEurope/. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by 1st Lt. Tracci Dorgan, South Carolina National Guard)