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An Italian sniper team prepares to engage targets during the stress shoot event of the European Best Sniper Team Competition at Grafenwoehr, Germany, July 22, 2019. The European Best Sniper Team Competition is a U.S. Army Europe-directed/ 7th Army Training Command (7ATC) hosted contest of skill that includes 17 participating NATO allies and
partner nations at 7ATC's Grafenwoehr Training Area, July 20-26. The 2019
European Best Sniper Team Competition is designed to improve professionalism
and enhance esprit de corps. (U.S. Army photo by Gertrud Zach)
More than 40 guardsmen from 1-171st General Support Aviation Battalion, Georgia Army National Guard along with five UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters arrived in the belly of a giant C-5 Galaxy aircraft July 27 in Tbilisi, Georgia to provide support for exercise Noble Partner. Noble Partner 2018 is a Georgian Armed Forces and U.S. Army Europe cooperatively-led exercise in its fourth iteration. The exercise is intended to support and enhance the readiness and interoperability of Georgia, the U.S. and participating nations during a multinational training operation. This exercise provides leaders at all levels the opportunity to exercise their staffs in command and control; and execution of combined planning for complex joint operations. Noble Partner 2018 is conducted at Vaziani and Camp Norio Training Areas in Georgia.
U.S. Army infantrymen with Company A, 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team (“Iron Brigade”), 4th Infantry Division, conduct an air assault with the 3rd General Support Aviation Battalion, 10th Combat Aviation Brigade during the U.S. Army Europe Combined Resolve IX exercise at the 7th Army Training Command’s Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, Aug. 24, 2017. CbR IX was the Iron Brigade’s fourth and final brigade-level exercise to enhance readiness to deter aggression in Europe while serving in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Ange Desinor) www.dvidshub.net
11.jūnijā Nacionālo bruņoto spēku Sauszemes spēku Mehanizētās kājnieku brigādes karavīri kopā ar Kanādas vadītās daudznacionālās kaujas grupas karavīriem, ASV 2.kavalērijas pulka karavīriem un kadetiem mācībās “Saber Strike 2018” aizsardzības kaujā virzījās cauri Skrundas novadam, tai skaitā Nīkrācei, Lēnām, Tukumam, Rudbāržiem.
Mācību aktīvā fāze norisinās gan Ādažu poligonā, gan ārpus poligona Rucavas, Nīcas, Grobiņas, Priekules, Durbes, Aizputes, Skrundas, Vaiņodes, Saldus un Limbažu novadā.
Foto: virsseržants Gatis Indrēvics (Kaujas audiovizuālā grupa)
On June 11, 2018 Latvian soldiers together with Canadien led eFP battlegroup soldiers, US 2nd Cavalry regiment and US Army cadets train together in exercise “Saber Strike 2018” as defending force; the training takes place in Skrunda region, including Nīkrāce, Lēnas, Tukums and Rudbārži.
Combat training is conducted at the Ādaži Training Area and outside the training area, in Rucava, Nīca, Grobiņa, Priekule, Durbe, Aizpute, Skrunda, Vaiņode, Saldus and Limbaži districts.
Saber Strike, led by United Stated Army Europe, is an annual joint training of land and air forces, which began on 2010.
Photo: SSG Gatis Indrēvics
U.S. Army Sgt. Jaquez Jones (left), infantryman and acting range safety, observes as a Paratrooper, both assigned to Company D, 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, fires a mounted M2 machine gun while participating in the unit's cumulative fire training event at Wedrzyn, Poland, Nov. 30, 2016. This was the culminating training event using all tactical assets in conjunction with one another while closing out the unit’s rotation in Poland and its continued support of Operation Atlantic Resolve and its NATO Allies. The U.S. and partner nations conducted land, sea and air exercises and maintained a rotational presence in order to reinforce NATO security commitments in Europe. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. William A. Tanner)
Sky Soldier Snipers from HHC, 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment engaged targets in Grafenwoehr, Germany September 6, 2018 during Saber Junction 18. Exercise Saber Junction 18 is a U.S. Army Europe-directed exercise designed to assess the readiness of the U.S. Army's 173rd Airborne Brigade to execute unified land operations in a joint, combined environment and to promote interoperability with participating allies and partner nations.
U.S. Army Soldiers, the Iron Troop, with 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, stationed out of Vilseck, Germany, watch from an M1129 Mortar Carrier Vehicle as an illuminating round lights up the battle field at night during a live fire exercise at Tapa Training Area, Estonia, Mar. 8-11, 2016. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Steven M. Colvin)
Combat Electronic Warfare Intelligence teams provide actionable signal intelligence to help the 173rd Airborne Brigade win the fight at Grafenwoehr Training Area during Saber Junction 18 on September 15, 2018. Exercise Saber Junction 18 is a U.S. Army Europe-directed exercise designed to assess the readiness of the U.S. Army's 173rd Airborne Brigade to execute unified land operations in a joint, combined environment and to promote interoperability with participating allies and partner nations.
Romanian armored personnel carriers move into position during a military river crossing of the Danube River July 15 near the town of Bordusani, Romania during Saber Guardian 2017. Saber Guardian is a U.S. Army Europe-led, multinational exercise that spans across Bulgaria, Hungary and Romania with more than 25,000 service members from 22 allied and partner nations.(U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Adrian Borunda)
Members of the 6th company Military Police Regiment traveled to US Army Europe Headquarters, Clay Kaserne, Wiesbaden, Germany to join up with their US Military Police counterparts, the 529th Military Police Company, for a familiarisation with some of the tools the US Military Police uses in Germany, August 28, 2018. (US Army photo by Paul Hughes, 7th Army Training Command, Germany/released)
U.S. Soldiers with Dog Company, 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade send a round down range from an AT-4 rocket launcher during a live-fire exercise at the 7th Army Training Command's Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, Aug. 25, 2017. The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the U.S. Army's Contingency Response Force in Europe, capable of projecting ready forces anywhere in the U.S. European, Africa or Central Commands' areas of responsibility within 18 hours. (U.S. Army photo by Markus Rauchenberger) www.dvidshub.net
A Georgia Army National Guard UH-60 assigned to the Marietta, Ga. based Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 171st Aviation Regiment, flys above the Vaziani Training Area, Georgia while conducting Local Area Orientation operations during Noble Partner 18 on Aug. 3, 2018. The unit was conducting Local Area Orientation operations to familiarize pilots and crew to the terrain, mark and locate obstructions and hazards. U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. R.J. Lannom Jr
Ukrainian Marines check their sectors of fire during urban operations training August 3 during Exercise Noble Partner at Vaziani Training Area, Georgia. Exercise Noble Partner 18 is a cooperative-led multinational training exercise held by the Georgian armed forces and US Army Europe that aims to enhance force readiness and interoperability between the participating nations.
French soldiers conduct a live fire mission using Camion Equipé d'un Système d'Artillerie (CAESAR) self-propelled 155 mm howitzer as part of exercise Dynamic Front 18 at the 7th Army Training Command's Grafenwoehr training area, Germany, March 05, 2018. Exercise Dynamic Front 18 includes approximately 3,700 participants from 26 nations at the U.S. Army’s Grafenwoehr Training Area (Germany), Feb. 23-March 10, 2018. Dynamic Front is an annual U.S. Army Europe (USAREUR) exercise focused on the interoperability of U.S. Army, joint service and allied nation artillery and fire support in a multinational environment, from theater-level headquarters identifying targets to gun crews pulling lanyards in the field..
(U.S. Army photo by Markus Rauchenberger)
A Slovakian soldier of 13th Mechanized Battalion takes cover during Combined Resolve XII at the Hohenfels Training Area in Germany, Aug. 24, 2019. Combined Resolve XII is a biannual exercise that serves as the combat training center certification exercise for regionally allocated forces. This iteration of the exercise takes place in two phases at the Grafenwoehr and Hohenfels training areas between Aug. 1-11 and Aug. 11-27. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Erikah Schaible)
An Ukrainian Infantry Marine checks his sector of dire during a combined arms exercise during Noble Partner 18 at the Vaziani Training Area, Georgia on Aug. 5, 2018. The Ukrainian forces were part of a four-country joint assault training exercise, the exercised focused on joint interoperability between partner forces. .
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U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt.. R.J. Lannom Jr
A Swedish soldier with the Wartofta Tank Company, Skaraborg Regiment carries ammunition during the Strong Europe Tank Challenge, June 5, 2018. U.S. Army Europe and the German Army co-host the third Strong Europe Tank Challenge at Grafenwoehr Training Area, June 3 – 8, 2018. The Strong Europe Tank Challenge is an annual training event designed to give participating nations a dynamic, productive and fun environment in which to foster military partnerships, form Soldier-level relationships, and share tactics, techniques and procedures. (U.S. Army photo by Gertrud Zach)
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence speaks before a crowd of U.S. Soldiers and Georgian soldiers, Tbilisi International Airport, Georgia, Aug. 1, 2017. Pence visits the Soldiers on behalf of U.S. President Donald Trump to express gratitude for participation in Exercise Noble Partner. Exercise Noble Partner is a multinational, U.S. Army Europe-led exercise conducting home station training for the Georgian light infantry company designated for the NATO Response Force. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Shiloh Capers)
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Kevin A. Smith with the 2nd Battalion, 34th Armored Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division launches a grenade down range with the MK-19mm grenade machine gun at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, March 13, 2019. The Soldiers from 2-34 qualified on the range with a MK-19mm grenade machine gun and M2 .50-caliber machine gun. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Yon Trimble)
Ukrainian T-64BM tank crews conduct the Defensive Operations lane during the Strong Europe Tank Challenge (SETC) at the 7th Army Training Command’s Grafenwoehr Training Area, May 10, 2017. The SETC is co-hosted by the United States Army Europe and the German Army, May 7-12, 2017. The completion is designed to project a dynamic presence, foster military partnership, promote interoperability, and provides an environment for sharing tactics, techniques and procedures. Platoons for six NATO and partner nations are in the completion. (Photos by MAJ Neil Penttila, 7th Army Training Command Public Affairs)
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Arthur Smith, left, and Sgt. 1st Class Michael Potter, both assigned to the Joint Multinational Readiness Center, 7th Army Training Command (7ATC), observe a Swedish sniper team as they prepare to engage targets during the Advanced Marksmanship event of the European Best Sniper Team Competition at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, July 21, 2019. The European Best Sniper Team Competition is a U.S. Army Europe-directed/ 7th Army Training Command (7ATC) hosted contest of skill that includes 16 participating NATO allies and partner nations at 7ATC's Grafenwoehr Training Area, July 20-26. The 2016 European Best Sniper Team Competition is designed to improve professionalism and enhance esprit de corps. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Emily Houdershieldt)
Ukrainian T-64BM tank crews conduct the Defensive Operations lane during the Strong Europe Tank Challenge (SETC) at the 7th Army Training Command’s Grafenwoehr Training Area, May 10, 2017. The SETC is co-hosted by the United States Army Europe and the German Army, May 7-12, 2017. The completion is designed to project a dynamic presence, foster military partnership, promote interoperability, and provides an environment for sharing tactics, techniques and procedures. Platoons for six NATO and partner nations are in the completion. (Photos by MAJ Neil Penttila, 7th Army Training Command Public Affairs)
Swedish soldiers with the Wartofta Tank Company, Skaraborg Regiment move their Stridsvagn 122 main battle tank off a range during the Strong Europe Tank Challenge at the 7th Army Training Command’s Grafenwoehr Training Area, June 4, 2018. The U.S. Army Europe and the German Army co-host the third Strong Europe Tank Challenge, which is an annual training event designed to give participating nations a dynamic, productive and fun environment in which to foster military partnerships, form Soldier-level relationships, and share tactics, techniques and procedures. (U.S. Army photo by Gertrud Zach)
U.S. Army mortarmen assigned to 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, set-up an M224 60mm mortar system during Exercise Eagle Sokol at Pocek Range in Slovenia, Mar. 25, 2019. Exercise Eagle Sokol is a bilateral training exercise with the Slovenian Armed Forces focused on the rapid deployment and assembly of forces and team cohesion with weapon systems tactics and procedures. Exercises such as this build a foundation of teamwork and readiness between allied NATO countries. The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the U.S. Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, capable of projecting ready forces anywhere in the U.S. European, Africa or Central Commands' areas of responsibility. (U.S. Army Photos by Paolo Bovo)
Ukrainian T-64BM tank crews conduct the Defensive Operations lane during the Strong Europe Tank Challenge (SETC) at the 7th Army Training Command’s Grafenwoehr Training Area, May 10, 2017. The SETC is co-hosted by the United States Army Europe and the German Army, May 7-12, 2017. The completion is designed to project a dynamic presence, foster military partnership, promote interoperability, and provides an environment for sharing tactics, techniques and procedures. Platoons for six NATO and partner nations are in the completion. (Photos by MAJ Neil Penttila, 7th Army Training Command Public Affairs)
Ukrainian soldiers assigned to the 1st Tank Company, 14th Mechanized Brigade arrive at the Defensive Operations Lane in a T-84 tank during the Strong Europe Tank Challenge, June 6, 2018. U.S. Army Europe and the German Army co-host the third Strong Europe Tank Challenge at the Grafenwoehr Training Area, June 3 – 8, 2018. The Strong Europe Tank Challenge is an annual training event designed to give participating nations a dynamic, productive and fun environment in which to foster military partnerships, form Soldier-level relationships, and share tactics, techniques and procedures. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Rolyn Kropf)
Swedish snipers conduct the precision marksmanship lane as part of the European Best Sniper Team Competition at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, July 21, 2019. The European Best Sniper Team Competition, July 20-26, is a U.S. Army Europe-directed/ 7th Army Training Command hosted contest of skill that includes 16 participating NATO allies and partner nations. The 2019 European Best Sniper Team Competition is designed to improve professionalism and enhance esprit de corps. (U.S. Army photo by Gertrud Zach)
VAZIANI TRAINING BASE, Georgia — Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges, commanding general of U.S. Army Europe, converses with Lt. Col. Jeffrey D. Hall, commander, 15th Engineer Battalion, 18th Military Police Brigade, 21st Theater Sustainment Command, based in Grafenwoehr, Germany, at ranges in Vaziani Training Base, Georgia, Aug. 3, 2017. Hall informs Hodges of the range and level of training his unit is acquiring while in Georgia. Hodges visits various units which are currently in currently in the country Georgia to participate in Exercise Noble Partner. Exercise Noble Partner is a multinational, U.S. Army Europe-led exercise conducting home station training for the Georgian light infantry company designated for the NATO Response Force. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Shiloh Capers)
Members of the local community join Soldiers from the 3rd Squadron, 2d Cavalry Regiment for an engagement at Gori, Georgia, July 28, 2018. 3/2CR is in Georgia to participate in Noble Partner 18 - a Georgian Armed Forces and U.S. Army Europe cooperatively-led exercise in its fourth iteration. The exercise is intended to support and enhance the readiness and interoperability of Georgia, the U.S. and participating nations during a multinational training operation. This exercise provides leaders at all levels the opportunity to exercise their staffs in command and control; and execution of combined planning for complex joint operations. (U.S. Army photo by 1st Lt. Ellen C. Brabo, 2d Cavalry Regiment)
Croatian Soldiers joined U.S. Armor Crewmen from the Minnesota National Guard for a short convoy move across the operational area for Exercise Saber Strike, in Pabrade, Lithuania, June 8th 2017. Saber Strike is one of many similar exercises across Europe designed to strengthen alliances between the U.S., Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia, Poland, and other allied nations. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Steve Johnson)
NOVO SELO, Bulgaria (July 12, 2017) - Soldiers with the U.S. Army 588th Engineers 3rd Brigade participate in Eagle Sentinel 17 at Novo Selo Training Area. Eagle Sentinel is a multinational training exercise that consists of armor, aviation and light infantry forces and is linked to Saber Guardian 17, a U.S. Army Europe-led, multinational exercise that spans across Bulgaria, Hungary and Romania with more than 25,000 service members from 22 allied and partner nations. (Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher Lange)
U.S. Army Paratroopers assigned to 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, exit from a 12th Combat Aviation Brigade CH-47 Chinook helicopter, during Exercise Eagle Sokol at Pocek Range in Slovenia, Mar. 25, 2019. Exercise Eagle Sokol is a bilateral training exercise with the Slovenian Armed Forces focused on the rapid deployment and assembly of forces and team cohesion with weapon systems tactics and procedures. Exercises such as this build a foundation of teamwork and readiness between allied NATO countries. The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the U.S. Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, capable of projecting ready forces anywhere in the U.S. European, Africa or Central Commands' areas of responsibility. (U.S. Army Photos by Paolo Bovo)
Romanian joint terminal attack control soldiers coordinate fixed wing and rotor wing assets for a river crossing exercise rehearsal during Saber Guardian 17 over the Danube River, Bordusani, Romania, July 15, 2017. Saber Guardian is a U.S. Army Europe-led multinational exercise that spans across Bulgaria, Hungary and Romania with more than 25,000 service members from 22 allied and partner nations. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Timothy Villareal/Released)
11.jūnijā Nacionālo bruņoto spēku Sauszemes spēku Mehanizētās kājnieku brigādes karavīri kopā ar Kanādas vadītās daudznacionālās kaujas grupas karavīriem, ASV 2.kavalērijas pulka karavīriem un kadetiem mācībās “Saber Strike 2018” aizsardzības kaujā virzījās cauri Skrundas novadam, tai skaitā Nīkrācei, Lēnām, Tukumam, Rudbāržiem.
Mācību aktīvā fāze norisinās gan Ādažu poligonā, gan ārpus poligona Rucavas, Nīcas, Grobiņas, Priekules, Durbes, Aizputes, Skrundas, Vaiņodes, Saldus un Limbažu novadā.
Foto: virsseržants Gatis Indrēvics (Kaujas audiovizuālā grupa)
On June 11, 2018 Latvian soldiers together with Canadien led eFP battlegroup soldiers, US 2nd Cavalry regiment and US Army cadets train together in exercise “Saber Strike 2018” as defending force; the training takes place in Skrunda region, including Nīkrāce, Lēnas, Tukums and Rudbārži.
Combat training is conducted at the Ādaži Training Area and outside the training area, in Rucava, Nīca, Grobiņa, Priekule, Durbe, Aizpute, Skrunda, Vaiņode, Saldus and Limbaži districts.
Saber Strike, led by United Stated Army Europe, is an annual joint training of land and air forces, which began on 2010.
Photo: SSG Gatis Indrēvics
French soldiers conduct a live fire mission using Camion Equipé d'un Système d'Artillerie (CAESAR) self-propelled 155 mm howitzer as part of exercise Dynamic Front 18 at the 7th Army Training Command's Grafenwoehr training area, Germany, March 05, 2018. Exercise Dynamic Front 18 includes approximately 3,700 participants from 26 nations at the U.S. Army’s Grafenwoehr Training Area (Germany), Feb. 23-March 10, 2018. Dynamic Front is an annual U.S. Army Europe (USAREUR) exercise focused on the interoperability of U.S. Army, joint service and allied nation artillery and fire support in a multinational environment, from theater-level headquarters identifying targets to gun crews pulling lanyards in the field..
(U.S. Army photo by Markus Rauchenberger)
A U.S. Army Paratrooper assigned to 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, engages the targets during a blank-fire exercise as part of Eagle Sokol at Pocek Range in Slovenia, Mar. 25, 2019. Exercise Eagle Sokol is a bilateral training exercise with the Slovenian Armed Forces focused on the rapid deployment and assembly of forces and team cohesion with weapon systems tactics and procedures. Exercises such as this build a foundation of teamwork and readiness between allied NATO countries. The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the U.S. Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, capable of projecting ready forces anywhere in the U.S. European, Africa or Central Commands' areas of responsibility. (U.S. Army Photos by Paolo Bovo)
Paratroopers escort a dozens stryker vehicle during operation Swift Response in Torun Poland, June 8th 2016. The Paratroopers from the MRZR platoon are assigned to 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division. The exercise is one of the premier military crisis response training events for multi-national airborne forces in the world. The exercise is designed to enhance the readiness of the combat core of the U.S. Global Response Force-currently the 82nd Airborne Division's 1st Brigade Combat Team-to conduct rapid-response, joint-forcible entry and follow-on operations alongside Allied high-readiness forces in Europe. Swift Response 16 includes more than 5,000 Soldiers and Airmen from Belgium, France, Germany, Great Britian, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain and the United States and takes place in Poland and Germany, May 27-June 26, 2016. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Juan F. Jimenez/Released)
U.S. Army Europe and the German Army co-host the third Strong Europe Tank
Challenge at Grafenwoehr Training Area, June 8, 2018. The Strong Europe
Tank Challenge is an annual training event designed to give participating
nations a dynamic, productive and fun environment in which to foster military
partnerships, form Soldier-level relationships, and share tactics, techniques
and procedures. (U.S. Army photo by Christoph Koppers)
U.S. Army Spc. Benjamin Kelley, infantryman, Company D, 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade clears a BGM-71 Anti-Tank Tow Missile launch tube during a weapons range day at Mielno range (north), Drawsko Pomorskie, Poland, Oct. 22, 2016. The “Sky Soldiers” are on a training rotation in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve, where they have joined forces with the Polish 18th Airborne Battalion, 6th Airborne Brigade, to demonstrate deterrence capabilities through airborne assault and combined defensive operations (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. William A. Tanner). www.dvidshub.net
A Swedish soldier engages targets during the Advanced Marksmanship event of the European Best Sniper Team Competition at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, July 21, 2019. The European Best Sniper Team Competition is a U.S. Army Europe-directed/ 7th Army Training Command (7ATC) hosted contest of skill that includes 16 participating NATO allies and partner nations at 7ATC's Grafenwoehr Training Area, July 20-26. The 2016 European Best Sniper Team Competition is designed to improve professionalism and enhance esprit de corps. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Emily Houdershieldt)
Swedish soldiers with the Wartofta Tank Company, Skaraborg Regiment in their Stridsvagn 122 main battle tank tow away another tank as part of the Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive Agents lane during the Strong Europe Tank Challenge at the 7th Army Training Command’s Grafenwoehr Training Area, June 4, 2018. The U.S. Army Europe and the German Army co-host the third Strong Europe Tank Challenge, which is an annual training event designed to give participating nations a dynamic, productive and fun environment in which to foster military partnerships, form Soldier-level relationships, and share tactics, techniques and procedures. (U.S. Army photo by Gertrud Zach)
U.S. Army Europe and the German Army co-host the third Strong Europe Tank
Challenge at Grafenwoehr Training Area, June 8, 2018. The Strong Europe
Tank Challenge is an annual training event designed to give participating
nations a dynamic, productive and fun environment in which to foster military
partnerships, form Soldier-level relationships, and share tactics, techniques
and procedures. (U.S. Army photo by Christoph Koppers)
12th Combat Aviation Brigade CH-47 Chinook helicopters prepare to land during a blank-fire exercise as part of Eagle Sokol at Pocek Range in Slovenia, Mar. 25, 2019. Exercise Eagle Sokol is a bilateral training exercise with the Slovenian Armed Forces focused on the rapid deployment and assembly of forces and team cohesion with weapon systems tactics and procedures. Exercises such as this build a foundation of teamwork and readiness between allied NATO countries. The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the U.S. Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, capable of projecting ready forces anywhere in the U.S. European, Africa or Central Commands' areas of responsibility. (U.S. Army Photos by Paolo Bovo)
Sky Soldier Snipers from HHC, 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment engaged targets in Grafenwoehr, Germany September 6, 2018 during Saber Junction 18. Exercise Saber Junction 18 is a U.S. Army Europe-directed exercise designed to assess the readiness of the U.S. Army's 173rd Airborne Brigade to execute unified land operations in a joint, combined environment and to promote interoperability with participating allies and partner nations.
Soldiers assigned to the 143rd Airborne Infantry Regiment from the Texas National Guard, attached to the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team based out of Vicenza, Italy, conduct an Airborne insertion exercise with soldiers of the Israeli Defense Forces and the Italian Armed Forces on Miroslawiec Airfield, Poland, June 8, 2018 for Swift Response 18. Exercise Swift Response 18 is an annual U.S. Army Europe-led multinational exercise being held in Latvia, Lithuania and Poland. Swift Response provides a vital joint and multinational training opportunity that allows command and control of complex operations from dispersed locations while ensuring that participating forces work together seamlessly to bring the full weight of the joint and combined team to bear â wherever and whenever needed.
(Michigan National Guard photo by Cpl. Tristin Maximilian)
More than 40 guardsmen from 1-171st General Support Aviation Battalion, Georgia Army National Guard along with five UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters arrived in the belly of a giant C-5 Galaxy aircraft July 27 in Tbilisi, Georgia to provide support for exercise Noble Partner. Noble Partner 2018 is a Georgian Armed Forces and U.S. Army Europe cooperatively-led exercise in its fourth iteration. The exercise is intended to support and enhance the readiness and interoperability of Georgia, the U.S. and participating nations during a multinational training operation. This exercise provides leaders at all levels the opportunity to exercise their staffs in command and control; and execution of combined planning for complex joint operations. Noble Partner 2018 is conducted at Vaziani and Camp Norio Training Areas in Georgia.
U.S. Soldiers, assigned to 1st Battalion, 6th Field Artillery Regiment, 41st Field Artillery Brigade (FAB), unload M270 Multiple Launch Rocket System launch pod containers during Operation Centaur Forge at the 7th Army Training Command's Grafenwoehr Training Area at Grafenwoehr, Germany, Nov. 6, 2019. The operation’s purpose is to train Soldiers on recently fielded equipment. The 41st FAB continues to build towards full operational capability by providing long-range precision fires within the European Theater. (U.S. Army photo by Markus Rauchenberger)