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)

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 – 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 parachute rigger assigned to 11th Quartermaster Company, Special Troops Battalion, 82nd Airborne Division Sustainment Brigade adjusts 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.

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)

AMARI, Estonia – U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to 3rd Brigade, 82nd Airborne Infantry Division prepare to depart Estonia as Swift Response 21 training comes to a close here, May 13, 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 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 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)

U.S. Air Force aircraft conduct an in-flight refuel operation while en route to Estonia during Exercise Swift Response, 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.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 wait to exit C-17 Globemaster III bound for Estonia during Exercise 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 line of Humvees at the Equipment Configuration Handling Area at Tapa Barracks, Estonia, stand ready for issue to the units participating in DEFENDER-Europe 21. Over 1,000 pieces of equipment and vehicles were drawn from the 405th Army Field Support Brigade’s Army Prepositioned Stock-2 sites in Europe to be issued to participating units during DEFENDER-Europe 21.

Col. Eugene "Buddy" Ferris, the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division commander, conducts 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.

U.S. Soldiers of the 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, and the German army conduct a rehearsal at a range before a live-fire exercise at Oberlausitz Training Area, Germany, May 13, 2022. Defender Europe 22 is a series of U.S. Army Europe and Africa multinational training exercises taking place in Eastern Europe. The exercise demonstrates U.S. Army Europe and Africa’s ability to conduct large-scale ground combat operations across multiple theaters in support of NATO. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Gabriel Rivera)

An 82nd Airborne Division Jumpmaster inspects a Paratrooper 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.

U.S. Air Force personnel conduct an in-flight refuel operation while en route to Estonia during Exercise Swift Response, May 7, 2021. Swift Response 21 is a joint, multinational Airborne exercise involving more than 7,000 Paratroopers from 10 NATO nations.

Paratroopers assigned to 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division wait to exit C-17 Globemaster III bound for Estonia during Exercise 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.

An 82nd Airborne Division Jumpmaster hangs combat equipment on a Paratrooper assigned to 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Abn. Div. onboard a C-17 Globemaster III bound for Estonia during Exercise 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.

Capt. Colin Kanzari, the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division air operations officer, conducts 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.

A 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division Paratrooper 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.

U.S. Air Force aircraft conduct an in-flight refuel operation while en route to Estonia during Exercise Swift Response, May 7, 2021. Swift Response 21 is a joint, multinational Airborne exercise involving more than 7,000 Paratroopers from 10 NATO nations.

RT @405thAFSB: The 405th AFSB issued 150+ APS-2 bridge system major end items to the 74th MRBC for #DefenderEurope 22. This included 12+ bridge erection boats & cradles, 40+ bridge bays & adapter pallets & 40+ bridge transporters - plus weapons, radios, generators, repair parts, tools & more. t.co/xu8zX2yCtk An entire float ribbon bridge system from the @405thAFSB, was employed and used by U.S., Polish, French and Swedish military forces to cross the Vistula River between Ryki and Kozienice, Poland, during DEFENDER-Europe 22. #Readiness #Soldiers @USArmy t.co/iv1ivb0I5J - FORSCOM Source: NATO Joint Support and Enabling Command - JSEC North Atlantic Treaty Organization Backup by @natoarmynews A @rtptme project - Other backups: swiy.so/tme via t.me/natoarmynews/20401 #nato #otan #natoarmy #otanarmy #army #armynews #military #europa #europe #otanarmynews #natoarmynews #natonews #otannews

A Jumpmaster assigned to 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division gives the one-minute command to Paratroopers onboard a C-17 Globemaster III bound for Estonia during Exercise 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.

NURMSI, Estonia — U.S. Army Spc. Malcom Reed, a UH-60 Blackhawk crew chief of the Bravo Company, 3rd Battalion, 1st Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, overlooks the Estonian Defence League as they step out of a Sikorsky and perform cold load operations, here, May 4, 2021. With this training, readiness and interoperability with the Estonian armed forces will grow and demonstrate deterrence against any opposing threat during a time of conflict if it comes. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Christian Cote’).

An U.S. Army paratrooper assigned to the 1st Battalion, 503rd Parachute Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, with a Dutch paratrooper assigned to 11 Luchtmobiele Brigade, pose for one picture at Aviano Air Base, in Pordenone, Italy May 12, 2023, in preparation for a joint forcible entry exercise in Greece during Exercise Swift Response 2023. Swift Response 23 is one of three major exercises that make up the Dynamic Employment of Forces to Europe for NATO Deterrence and Enhanced Readiness 2023 or DEFENDER across the Baltic Sea and Mediterranean regions. Swift Response is designed to ensure combat credible forces are ready and postured in theater to respond to any threats against NATO Allies partners. The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the U.S. Army Contingency Response in Europe, capable of projecting ready forces anywhere in the U.S. European, Africa or Central Commands' areas of responsibility. (U.S. Army photo by Valentina Dal Cortivo)

A Jumpmaster assigned to 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division gives the 10-minute command to Paratroopers onboard a C-17 Globemaster III bound for Estonia during Exercise 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.

NURMSI, Estonia — U.S. Army Soldiers Chief Warrant Officer 2 Lindsay Walker, a UH-60 Blackhawk pilot, and Sgt. Troy Davis, a Uh-60 Blackhawk crew chief, of the Bravo Company, 3rd Battalion, 1st Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, overlooked the performance of the Estonian Defence League soldiers' cold load operation, here, May 4, 2021. With this training, readiness and interoperability with the Estonian armed forces will grow and demonstrate deterrence against any opposing threat during a time of conflict if it comes. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Christian Cote’).

Georgia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 1st Battalion, 214th Field Artillery Regiment, 648th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, and Swedish medics run medical trauma lanes during DEFENDER 24 in Skillingaryd, Sweden on May 11, 2024. DEFENDER 24 is the Dynamic Employment of Forces to Europe for NATO Deterrence and Enhanced Readiness, and is a U.S. European Command scheduled, U.S. Army Europe and Africa conducted exercises that consist of Saber Strike, Immediate Response, Swift Response. DEFENDER 24 is linked to NATO's Steadfast Defender exercise, and the U.S. Department of Defense's Large Scale Global Exercise, taking place from 28 March to 31 May. DEFENDER 24 is the largest U.S. Army exercise in Europe and includes more than 17,000 U.S. and 23,000 multinational service members from more than 20 Allied and partner nations, including Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Georgia, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. (Photo by Sgt. Allison Gilstrap)

U.S. Air Force aircraft conduct an in-flight refuel operation while en route to Estonia during Exercise Swift Response, May 7, 2021. Swift Response 21 is a joint, multinational Airborne exercise involving more than 7,000 Paratroopers from 10 NATO nations.

Georgia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 1st Battalion, 214th Field Artillery Regiment, 648th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade and Swedish medics run medical trauma lanes during DEFENDER 24 in Skillingaryd, Sweden on May 11, 2024. DEFENDER 24 is the Dynamic Employment of Forces to Europe for NATO Deterrence and Enhanced Readiness, and is a U.S. European Command scheduled, U.S. Army Europe and Africa conducted exercises that consist of Saber Strike, Immediate Response, Swift Response. DEFENDER 24 is linked to NATO's Steadfast Defender exercise, and the U.S. Department of Defense's Large Scale Global Exercise, taking place from 28 March to 31 May. DEFENDER 24 is the largest U.S. Army exercise in Europe and includes more than 17,000 U.S. and 23,000 multinational service members from more than 20 Allied and partner nations, including Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Georgia, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. (Photo by Sgt. Allison Gilstrap)

U.S. Army Cpl. Nolan Simonds (left), a forward observer with Detachment 2, 2nd Battalion, 122nd Field Artillery Regiment, Illinois Army National Guard, leads instruction as part of a multinational field artillery fire mission with a Polish Army forward observer with 6th Battalion, 6th Airborne Brigade May 11, 2024, in Ustka, Poland. The training is part of DEFENDER 24, a multilateral demonstration of cooperation, collaboration, interoperability, and solidarity to promote peace and security. The Illinois National Guard has partnered with Poland since 1993 through the State Partnership Program. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Chad Menegay)

An U.S. Army paratrooper assigned to the 1st Battalion, 503rd Parachute Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, applies camouflage paint at Aviano Air Base, in Pordenone, Italy May 12, 2023, in preparation for a joint forcible entry exercise in Greece during Exercise Swift Response 2023. Swift Response 23 is one of three major exercises that make up the Dynamic Employment of Forces to Europe for NATO Deterrence and Enhanced Readiness 2023 or DEFENDER across the Baltic Sea and Mediterranean regions. Swift Response is designed to ensure combat credible forces are ready and postured in theater to respond to any threats against NATO Allies partners. The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the U.S. Army Contingency Response in Europe, capable of projecting ready forces anywhere in the U.S. European, Africa or Central Commands' areas of responsibility. (U.S. Army photo by Valentina Dal Cortivo)

U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to the 1st Battalion, 503rd Parachute Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, don their parachutes at Aviano Air Base, in Pordenone, Italy May 12, 2023, in preparation for a joint forcible entry exercise in Greece during Exercise Swift Response 2023. Swift Response 23 is one of three major exercises that make up the Dynamic Employment of Forces to Europe for NATO Deterrence and Enhanced Readiness 2023 or DEFENDER across the Baltic Sea and Mediterranean regions. Swift Response is designed to ensure combat credible forces are ready and postured in theater to respond to any threats against NATO Allies partners. The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the U.S. Army Contingency Response in Europe, capable of projecting ready forces anywhere in the U.S. European, Africa or Central Commands' areas of responsibility. (U.S. Army photo by Valentina Dal Cortivo)