28 lutego 2020 roku, dwie pierwsze kolumny żołnierzy i sprzętu z USA wjechały na teren Polski przez przejście graniczne w Kołbaskowie. To oficjalny początek ćwiczenia #DefenderEurope 20 w naszym kraju. Fot. st. sierż. Patryk Cieliński/Combat Camera DORSZ

A British Paratrooper assigned to 2nd Battalion, Parachute Regiment receives a T-11 parachute onboard a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft bound for Estonia during Swift Response 21, May 7, 2021. Swift Response 21 is a joint, multinational Airborne exercise involving more than 7,000 Paratroopers from 10 NATO nations.

Soldiers from Bravo Co., 40th Expeditionary Signal Battalion load vehicles on trucks to be hauled to port so they can be shipped overseas. Bravo Co., will deploy from Fort Huachuca later this year to support Defender Europe, one of the largest U.S. Army exercises of the year. This year, approximately more than 37,000 U.S., Allied and Partner-Nation service members are expected to participate. (U.S. Army photo by Tanja Linton)

Soldiers in the advance party of B Co., 40th ESB deployed March 5, 2020 in support of Defender Europe 20.They are part of the twenty thousand U.S. service members who will deploy from the U.S. to Europe as part of the largest deployment of U.S. forces to Europe for an exercise in more than 25 years. Once in Europe, they will participate in linked exercises to build readiness and interoperability. (U.S. Army photo by Tanja Linton)

Soldiers from Bravo Co., 40th Expeditionary Signal Battalion load vehicles on trucks to be hauled to port so they can be shipped overseas. Bravo Co., will deploy from Fort Huachuca later this year to support Defender Europe, one of the largest U.S. Army exercises of the year. This year, approximately more than 37,000 U.S., Allied and Partner-Nation service members are expected to participate. (U.S. Army photo by Tanja Linton)

Paratroopers assigned to 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division return to Fort Bragg after completing Swift Response 21. The Brigade conducted an airborne assault into Estonia as part of a near simultaneous multinational joint forcible entry (JFE) operation in Estonia, Lithuania, and Romania respectively. The operation demonstrated strategic readiness, interoperability and resolve in support of the NATO Alliance across Europe during Swift Response 21 (SR21).

More than 7,000 Paratroopers participated in the JFE from the 82nd Airborne Division: 173rd Airborne Brigade, the Polish 6th Airborne Brigade, and eight other nations.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Sharon Matthias

A 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division Paratrooper applies facepaint onboard a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III bound for Estonia during Swift Response, May 7, 2021. Swift Response 21 is a joint, multinational Airborne exercise involving more than 7,000 Paratroopers from 10 NATO nations.

28 lutego 2020 roku, dwie pierwsze kolumny żołnierzy i sprzętu z USA wjechały na teren Polski przez przejście graniczne w Kołbaskowie. To oficjalny początek ćwiczenia #DefenderEurope 20 w naszym kraju. Fot. st. sierż. Patryk Cieliński/Combat Camera DORSZ

Soldiers from Bravo Co., 40th Expeditionary Signal Battalion load vehicles on trucks to be hauled to port so they can be shipped overseas. Bravo Co., will deploy from Fort Huachuca later this year to support Defender Europe, one of the largest U.S. Army exercises of the year. This year, approximately more than 37,000 U.S., Allied and Partner-Nation service members are expected to participate. (U.S. Army photo by Tanja Linton)

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Jon Soucy, a photojournalist for the National Guard Bureau, pulls the trigger cord on an M777 howitzer May 11, 2024, as part of DEFENDER 24 in Ustka, Poland. Members of B Battery, 2nd Battalion, 123rd Field Artillery Regiment, Illinois Army National Guard invited Soucy as a guest firer to join their field artillery fire mission. DEFENDER 24 includes live-fire exercises, wet gap crossings, and other training to strengthen interoperability among participants. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Chad Menegay)

Soldiers from Bravo Co., 40th Expeditionary Signal Battalion load vehicles on trucks to be hauled to port so they can be shipped overseas. Bravo Co., will deploy from Fort Huachuca later this year to support Defender Europe, one of the largest U.S. Army exercises of the year. This year, approximately more than 37,000 U.S., Allied and Partner-Nation service members are expected to participate. (U.S. Army photo by Tanja Linton)

Army Maj. Sherry Childs, the Army Field Support Battalion-Benelux Support Operations officer in charge, briefs Command Sgt. Maj. Kofie Primus, the 405th Army Field Support Brigade’s command sergeant major, on the Army Prepositioned Stock-2 issue mission at the Equipment Configuration Handling Area, Tapa Barracks, Estonia.

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Soldiers from Bravo Co., 40th Expeditionary Signal Battalion load vehicles on trucks to be hauled to port so they can be shipped overseas. Bravo Co., will deploy from Fort Huachuca later this year to support Defender Europe, one of the largest U.S. Army exercises of the year. This year, approximately more than 37,000 U.S., Allied and Partner-Nation service members are expected to participate. (U.S. Army photo by Tanja Linton)

Soldiers from Bravo Co., 40th Expeditionary Signal Battalion load vehicles on trucks to be hauled to port so they can be shipped overseas. Bravo Co., will deploy from Fort Huachuca later this year to support Defender Europe, one of the largest U.S. Army exercises of the year. This year, approximately more than 37,000 U.S., Allied and Partner-Nation service members are expected to participate. (U.S. Army photo by Tanja Linton)

Paratroopers from the British 2nd Battalion, Parachute Regiment adjust their T-11 parachutes onboard a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft bound for Estonia during Swift Response 21, May 7, 2021. Swift Response 21 is a joint, multinational Airborne exercise involving more than 7,000 Paratroopers from 10 NATO nations.

TAPA CENTRAL TRAINING AREA, Estonia – Soldiers assigned to Alpha Troop, 5th Battalion, 73rd Cavalry Regiment pull security during follow-on missions of Swift Response 21. Swift Response 21. Units of 82nd Airborne Infantry Division participated in Swift Response 21, a linked exercise of DEFENDER-Europe 21. DEFENDER-Europe 21 is a large-scale U.S. Army-led exercise designed to build readiness and interoperability between the U.S., NATO allies and partner militaries. This year, more than 28,000 multinational forces from 26 nations will conduct nearly simultaneous operations across more than 30 training areas in more than a dozen countries from the Baltics to the strategically important Balkans and Black Sea Region. Follow the latest news and information about DEFENDER-Europe 21, visit www.EuropeAfrica.army.mil/DefenderEurope. (U.S. Army photo by 1st Lt. Ian Fischer)

TAPA CENTRAL TRAINING AREA, Estonia –The 3rd platoon leader, 1st Lt. Cheyenne Helsel, assigned to Alpha Troop, 5th Battalion, 73rd Cavalry Regiment gives orders to her platoon with Estonian counterparts during follow-on missions of Swift Response 21. Units of 82nd Airborne Infantry Division participated in Swift Response 21, a linked exercise of DEFENDER-Europe 21. DEFENDER-Europe 21 is a large-scale U.S. Army-led exercise designed to build readiness and interoperability between the U.S., NATO allies and partner militaries. This year, more than 28,000 multinational forces from 26 nations will conduct nearly simultaneous operations across more than 30 training areas in more than a dozen countries from the Baltics to the strategically important Balkans and Black Sea Region. Follow the latest news and information about DEFENDER-Europe 21, visit www.EuropeAfrica.army.mil/DefenderEurope. (U.S. Army photo by 1st Lt. Ian Fischer)

Maj. Gen. Christopher Donahue, the 82nd Airborne Division commander, speaks with a Paratrooper prior to takeoff aboard a C-17 Globemaster III bound for Estonia during Swift Response 21 at Fort Bragg, N.C., May 7, 2021. Swift Response 21 is a joint, multinational Airborne exercise involving more than 7,000 Paratroopers from 10 NATO nations.

U.S. Soldiers assigned to 1st Battalion, 77th Field Artillery Regiment, 41st Field Artillery Brigade conduct a fire mission from an M270A2 Multiple Launch Rocket System during “The Raid” during Saber Guardian 25, Cincu Training Area, Romania, June 15, 2025. The Raid is an operation conducted at nightfall that entails a platoon leader leading three M270A2 Multiple Launch Rocket Systems into a contested territory simulation where they will conduct a fire mission within 30 minutes of receiving the orders. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Hunter Carpenter)

Demonstrating global deterrence and the U.S. Army’s ability to rapidly deploy U.S.-based combat power in Europe and the Arctic region alongside Allies and partners, DEFENDER 25 brings U.S. troops together with forces from 29 Allied and partner nations to build readiness through large-scale combat training from May 11-June 24, 2025. DEFENDER 25 increases the lethality of the NATO alliance through large-scale tactical training maneuvers and long-range fires, builds unit readiness in a complex joint, multinational environment and leverages host nation capabilities to increase the U.S. Army’s operational reach. During three large-scale combat training exercises—Swift Response, Immediate Response, and Saber Guardian—Ally and partner forces integrate and expand multi-domain operations capability, demonstrating combined command and control structures and readiness to respond to crisis and conflict.

TAPA CENTRAL TRAINING AREA, Estonia – An Estonian soldier assigned to Bravo Company, Scouts Battalion, reviews defensive positions with 5th Battalion, 73rd Regiment during follow-on training during Swift Response 21. Units of 82nd Airborne Infantry Division participated in Swift Response 21, a linked exercise of DEFENDER-Europe 21. DEFENDER-Europe 21 is a large-scale U.S. Army-led exercise designed to build readiness and interoperability between the U.S., NATO allies and partner militaries. This year, more than 28,000 multinational forces from 26 nations will conduct nearly simultaneous operations across more than 30 training areas in more than a dozen countries from the Baltics to the strategically important Balkans and Black Sea Region. Follow the latest news and information about DEFENDER-Europe 21, visit www.EuropeAfrica.army.mil/DefenderEurope. (U.S. Army photo by 1st Lt. Ian Fischer)

Army Sgt. 1st Class Roberto Ortiz and Sgt. 1st Class Daneya McMillon from the Army Field Support Battalion-Benelux, show a noncommissioned officer from the 82nd Airborne Division all the components and end items for a fuel truck. The 405th Army Field Support Brigade’s Benelux battalion was responsible for issuing units participating in DEFENDER-Europe 21 with Army Prepositioned Stock-2 vehicles and equipment at Tapa Barracks, Estonia.

U.S. Army and British Paratroopers assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division and 2nd Battalion, Parachute Regiment, respectively, board a C-17 Globemaster III bound for Estonia during Swift Response at Fort Bragg, N.C., May 7, 20201. Swift Response 21 is a joint, multinational Airborne exercise involving more than 7,000 Paratroopers from 10 NATO nations.

Maj. Ngozi Collins, left, and Warrant Officer 1 Wendy Roberson, an intelligence officer and electronic warfare technician assigned to 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, respectively, conduct mission analysis aboard a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III bound for Estonia during Swift Response 21, May 7, 2021. Swift Response 21 is a joint, multinational Airborne exercise involving more than 7,000 Paratroopers from 10 NATO nations.

Soldiers from Bravo Co., 40th Expeditionary Signal Battalion load vehicles on trucks to be hauled to port so they can be shipped overseas. Bravo Co., will deploy from Fort Huachuca later this year to support Defender Europe, one of the largest U.S. Army exercises of the year. This year, approximately more than 37,000 U.S., Allied and Partner-Nation service members are expected to participate. (U.S. Army photo by Tanja Linton)

U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Manuel Rosario with Combat Logistics Battalion 22, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, left, and Norwegian soldier Pvt. Eivind Ellingsen, an engineer with Combat Engineer Battalion, Northern Brigade ride a snowmobile to check Soldiers for injuries during exercise Swift Response 25 at Bardufoss, Norway, May 13, 2025. The Marine Corps is providing direct combat service support to the U.S. Army 82nd Airborne Division to enable sustainment of multi-domain operations. Swift Response 25 is part of the DEFENDER 25 series and allows the rehearsal, deployment, employment, and integration of U.S. forces to focus on the expansion of critical capabilities on the battlefield in the High North and Baltics. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack Labrador)

Soldiers in the advance party of B Co., 40th ESB deployed March 5, 2020 in support of Defender Europe 20.

A Czech T-72M4 tank fires during a live-fire demonstration hosted by the Czech Republic Army May 10, 2024, at Velká Střelná Shooting Range in the Czech Republic.The demonstration included members of the 72nd Mechanized Battalion, 7th Mechanized Brigade, Czech Republic Army, along with members of the 1-150th Cavalry Regiment, West Virginia National Guard, 30th Armored Brigade Combat Team.West Virginia National Guard Bradley Fighting Vehicle crews maneuvered alongside Czech Republic T-72M4 tank crews, engaging multiple targets while performing armored battle drills during the exercise. Virginia, Kentucky and West Virginia National Guard Soldiers are taking part in Immediate Response 24, a sub-exercise of the DEFENDER 24 exercise being held throughout Europe. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Jeff Clements)

TAPA CENTRAL TRAINING AREA, Estonia – The 3rd platoon leader, 1st Lt. Cheyenne Helsel, assigned to Alpha Troop, 5th Battalion, 73rd Cavalry Regiment gives orders to her platoon along with her Estonian counterpart during follow-on missions of Swift Response 21. Units of 82nd Airborne Infantry Division participated in Swift Response 21, a linked exercise of DEFENDER-Europe 21. DEFENDER-Europe 21 is a large-scale U.S. Army-led exercise designed to build readiness and interoperability between the U.S., NATO allies and partner militaries. This year, more than 28,000 multinational forces from 26 nations will conduct nearly simultaneous operations across more than 30 training areas in more than a dozen countries from the Baltics to the strategically important Balkans and Black Sea Region. Follow the latest news and information about DEFENDER-Europe 21, visit www.EuropeAfrica.army.mil/DefenderEurope. (U.S. Army photo by 1st Lt. Ian Fischer)

Soldiers in the advance party of B Co., 40th ESB deployed March 5, 2020 in support of Defender Europe 20. They are part of the twenty thousand U.S. service members who will deploy from the U.S. to Europe as part of the largest deployment of U.S. forces to Europe for an exercise in more than 25 years. Once in Europe, they will participate in linked exercises to build readiness and interoperability. (U.S. Army photo by Tanja Linton)

TAPA CENTRAL TRAINING AREA, Estonia – Indirect fire infantry Soldiers assigned to Alpha Troop, 5th Battalion, 73rd Cavalry Regiment practice launch notional rounds during follow-on missions of Swift Response 21. Swift Response 21 May 10, 2021. Units of 82nd Airborne Infantry Division participated in Swift Response 21, a linked exercise of DEFENDER-Europe 21. DEFENDER-Europe 21 is a large-scale U.S. Army-led exercise designed to build readiness and interoperability between the U.S., NATO allies and partner militaries. This year, more than 28,000 multinational forces from 26 nations will conduct nearly simultaneous operations across more than 30 training areas in more than a dozen countries from the Baltics to the strategically important Balkans and Black Sea Region. Follow the latest news and information about DEFENDER-Europe 21, visit www.EuropeAfrica.army.mil/DefenderEurope. (U.S. Army photo by 1st Lt. Ian Fischer)

Soldiers from Bravo Co., 40th Expeditionary Signal Battalion load vehicles on trucks to be hauled to port so they can be shipped overseas. Bravo Co., will deploy from Fort Huachuca later this year to support Defender Europe, one of the largest U.S. Army exercises of the year. This year, approximately more than 37,000 U.S., Allied and Partner-Nation service members are expected to participate. (U.S. Army photo by Tanja Linton)

Soldiers from Bravo Co., 40th Expeditionary Signal Battalion load vehicles on trucks to be hauled to port so they can be shipped overseas. Bravo Co., will deploy from Fort Huachuca later this year to support Defender Europe, one of the largest U.S. Army exercises of the year. This year, approximately more than 37,000 U.S., Allied and Partner-Nation service members are expected to participate. (U.S. Army photo by Tanja Linton)

Soldiers in the advance party of B Co., 40th ESB deployed March 5, 2020 in support of Defender Europe 20.They are part of the twenty thousand U.S. service members who will deploy from the U.S. to Europe as part of the largest deployment of U.S. forces to Europe for an exercise in more than 25 years. Once in Europe, they will participate in linked exercises to build readiness and interoperability. (U.S. Army photo by Tanja Linton)

NURMSI, Estonia – A CH-47 Chinook with equipment in tow takes off as Soldiers from 3rd Brigade, 82nd Airborne Infantry Division stay warm in Nurmsi, Estonia on May 8, 2021. This air assault exercise is a part of Swift Response 21, a linked exercise of DEFENDER-Europe 21. DEFENDER-Europe 21 is a large-scale U.S. Army-led exercise designed to build readiness and interoperability between the U.S., NATO allies and partner militaries. This year, more than 28,000 multinational forces from 26 nations will conduct nearly simultaneous operations across more than 30 training areas in more than a dozen countries from the Baltics to the strategically important Balkans and Black Sea Region. Follow the latest news and information about DEFENDER-Europe 21, visit www.EuropeAfrica.army.mil/DefenderEurope. (U.S. Army photo by 1st Lt. Ian Fischer)

Paratroopers assigned to the British 2nd Battalion, Parachute Regiment buddy rig their T-11 parachutes onboard a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft bound for Estonia during Swift Response 21, May 7, 2021. Swift Response 21 is a joint, multinational Airborne exercise involving more than 7,000 Paratroopers from 10 NATO nations.

Members of B Battery, 2nd Battalion, 123rd Field Artillery Regiment, Illinois Army National Guard conduct a field artillery fire mission with an M777 howitzer May 11, 2024 as part of Immediate Response 24 in Ustka, Poland. Immediate Response is a sub-exercise to DEFENDER 24, which features more than 10,400 U.S. military members and 12,750 service members from Allied and partner nations. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Chad Menegay)

NURMSI, Estonia – A CH-47 Chinook prepares to receive its sling load here on May 8, 2021. This air assault training is a part of Swift Response 21, a linked exercise of DEFENDER-Europe 21. DEFENDER-Europe 21 is a large-scale U.S. Army-led exercise designed to build readiness and interoperability between the U.S., NATO allies and partner militaries. This year, more than 28,000 multinational forces from 26 nations will conduct nearly simultaneous operations across more than 30 training areas in more than a dozen countries from the Baltics to the strategically important Balkans and Black Sea Region. Follow the latest news and information about DEFENDER-Europe 21, visit www.EuropeAfrica.army.mil/DefenderEurope. (U.S. Army photo by 1st Lt. Ian Fischer)

TAPA CENTRAL TRAINING AREA, Estonia – An Estonian soldier assigned to Bravo Company, Scouts Battalion, awaits orders while conducting follow on missions with 5th Battalion, 73rd Regiment. Units of 82nd Airborne Infantry Division participated in Swift Response 21, a linked exercise of DEFENDER-Europe 21. DEFENDER-Europe 21 is a large-scale U.S. Army-led exercise designed to build readiness and interoperability between the U.S., NATO allies and partner militaries. This year, more than 28,000 multinational forces from 26 nations will conduct nearly simultaneous operations across more than 30 training areas in more than a dozen countries from the Baltics to the strategically important Balkans and Black Sea Region. Follow the latest news and information about DEFENDER-Europe 21, visit www.EuropeAfrica.army.mil/DefenderEurope. (U.S. Army photo by 1st Lt. Ian Fischer)

Soldiers in the advance party of B Co., 40th ESB deployed March 5, 2020 in support of Defender Europe 20. They are part of the twenty thousand U.S. service members who will deploy from the U.S. to Europe as part of the largest deployment of U.S. forces to Europe for an exercise in more than 25 years. Once in Europe, they will participate in linked exercises to build readiness and interoperability. (U.S. Army photo by Tanja Linton)

A Dutch maintainer assigned to the 405th Army Field Support Brigade ground guides a vehicle into the Equipment Configuration Handling Area’s issue grid at Tapa Barracks, Estonia, during DEFENDER-Europe 21. The 405th AFSB’s Army Field Support Battalion-Benelux was responsible for the ECHA site and APS-2 issue at Tapa Barracks during the exercise. (Photo by Rob Vankan, APS-2 Eygelshoven)

NURMSI, Estonia – A CH-47 Chinook crew chief from 3rd Battalion, 1st Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Infantry Division oversees personnel inside the aircraft here on May 8, 2021. This air assault training is a part of Swift Response 21, a linked exercise of DEFENDER-Europe 21. DEFENDER-Europe 21 is a large-scale U.S. Army-led exercise designed to build readiness and interoperability between the U.S., NATO allies and partner militaries. This year, more than 28,000 multinational forces from 26 nations will conduct nearly simultaneous operations across more than 30 training areas in more than a dozen countries from the Baltics to the strategically important Balkans and Black Sea Region. Follow the latest news and information about DEFENDER-Europe 21, visit www.EuropeAfrica.army.mil/DefenderEurope. (U.S. Army photo by 1st Lt. Ian Fischer)

Soldiers in the advance party of B Co., 40th ESB deployed March 5, 2020 in support of Defender Europe 20.They are part of the twenty thousand U.S. service members who will deploy from the U.S. to Europe as part of the largest deployment of U.S. forces to Europe for an exercise in more than 25 years. Once in Europe, they will participate in linked exercises to build readiness and interoperability. (U.S. Army photo by Tanja Linton)

Paratroopers assigned to 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division buddy rig their T-11 parachutes onboard a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft bound for Estonia during Swift Response 21, May 7, 2021. Swift Response 21 is a joint, multinational Airborne exercise involving more than 7,000 Paratroopers from 10 NATO nations.

A 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division Paratrooper applies facepaint onboard a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III bound for Estonia during Swift Response, May 7, 2021. Swift Response 21 is a joint, multinational Airborne exercise involving more than 7,000 Paratroopers from 10 NATO nations.

TAPA CENTRAL TRAINING AREA, Estonia – Soldiers assigned to Alpha Troop, 5th Battalion, 73rd Cavalry Regiment pull security during follow-on missions of Swift Response 21. Swift Response 21. Units of 82nd Airborne Infantry Division participated in Swift Response 21, a linked exercise of DEFENDER-Europe 21. DEFENDER-Europe 21 is a large-scale U.S. Army-led exercise designed to build readiness and interoperability between the U.S., NATO allies and partner militaries. This year, more than 28,000 multinational forces from 26 nations will conduct nearly simultaneous operations across more than 30 training areas in more than a dozen countries from the Baltics to the strategically important Balkans and Black Sea Region. Follow the latest news and information about DEFENDER-Europe 21, visit www.EuropeAfrica.army.mil/DefenderEurope. (U.S. Army photo by 1st Lt. Ian Fischer)

NURMSI, Estonia – Soldiers from 3rd Brigade, 82nd Airborne Infantry Division load a CH-47 Chinook here May 8, 2021. This air assault training is a part of Swift Response 21, a linked exercise of DEFENDER-Europe 21. DEFENDER-Europe 21 is a large-scale U.S. Army-led exercise designed to build readiness and interoperability between the U.S., NATO allies and partner militaries. This year, more than 28,000 multinational forces from 26 nations will conduct nearly simultaneous operations across more than 30 training areas in more than a dozen countries from the Baltics to the strategically important Balkans and Black Sea Region. Follow the latest news and information about DEFENDER-Europe 21, visit www.EuropeAfrica.army.mil/DefenderEurope.(U.S. Army photo by 1st Lt. Ian Fischer)

A 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division Paratrooper adjusts his T-11 parachute onboard a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft bound for Estonia during Swift Response 21, May 7, 2021. Swift Response 21 is a joint, multinational Airborne exercise involving more than 7,000 Paratroopers from 10 NATO nations.

Soldiers in the advance party of B Co., 40th ESB deployed March 5, 2020 in support of Defender Europe 20.