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Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Eric Hady (right), an aircraft loadmaster assigned to the 103rd Operations Group, 103rd Airlift Wing, Connecticut Air National Guard and Italian paratroopers prepare for a jump during an airdrop mission, as part of Exercise Swift Response 22, May 11, 2022, in Pisa, Italy. Swift Response is a U.S. EUCOM scheduled, U.S. Army Europe and Africa conducted, and SETAF-AF led global exercise, focused on Allied Airborne forces' ability to quickly and effectively respond to crisis situations as an interoperable, multi-national team. Swift Response demonstrates U.S. and Allied force projection and high readiness interoperability in support of NATO Connected Force Initiative (CFI). Swift Response consists of Joint Forcible Entries (JFEs) into the Nordic, Baltics, and Balkans, followed by multinational training, and live-fire exercises. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Tamara R. Dabney)
YAVORIV, Ukraine -- A Ukrainian paratrooper from the 95th Separate Airborne Brigade leaps out of an airplane July 9 during a multinational-airborne operation at Exercise Rapid Trident. Rapid Trident 2013 is a U.S. Army Europe-led, multinational field training and command post exercise occurring at the International Peacekeeping and Security Center in Yavoriv, Ukraine July 8-19 that involves approximately 1,300 troops from 17 nations. The exercise is designed to enhance interoperability between forces and promote regional stability and security. (Ukrainian Ministry of Defense photo by Lt. Col. Taras Glen)
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit's Maritime Raid Force fast-rope onto a gas and oil platform during maritime interoperability training off the coast of Santa Barbara, Calif., Jan. 16, 2015. MIT prepares the MRF for their upcoming deployment by enhancing their combat skills and teaching them techniques for boarding vessels. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jamean Berry/Released)
A Romanian officer, left, of 21st Mountain Battalion briefs U.S. Army Col. John DiGiambattista, commander of 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, on battlefield components during exercise Combined Resolve III at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels, Germany, Nov. 3, 2014. Combined Resolve III is a multinational exercise, which includes more than 4,000 participants from NATO and partner nations, and is designed to provide a complex training scenario that focuses on multinational unified land operations and reinforces the U.S. commitment to NATO and Europe. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Ian Schell)
Marines, with Military Police Company A, 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, 4th Force Headquarters Group, practice riot control tactics with Senegalese soldiers during Exercise Western Accord, June 17. The Military Police Company trained soldiers from different nations in various crowd control techniques and procedures. Exercise Western Accord is a U.S. Africa Command sponsored annual joint training partnership exercise between the United States, the Economic Community of West African States and partner nations. The exercise, held in Senegal this year, is designed to increase interoperability between military forces and ensure the common ability to conduct peace operations throughout western Africa. (U.S. Army Africa photo by Army Staff Sgt. V. Michelle Woods)
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Non-lethal weapons instructors with Military Police Company A, 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, 4th Force Headquarters Group, observe Senegalese soldiers perform a riot control tactic during Exercise Western Accord, June 17. The Military Police Company trained soldiers from different nations in various crowd control techniques and procedures. Exercise Western Accord is a U.S. Africa Command sponsored annual joint training partnership exercise between the United States, the Economic Community of West African States and partner nations. The exercise, held in Senegal this year, is designed to increase interoperability between military forces and ensure the common ability to conduct peace operations throughout western Africa. (U.S. Army Africa photo by Army Staff Sgt. V. Michelle Woods)
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Sgt. Chino Thompkins (left) with the 1st platoon of U.S. Army Europe's 541st Engineer Company, 54th Engineer Battalion, 18th Engineer Brigade, conducts a tactical foot patrol with a Spanish engineer soldier during exercise Interdict 2012 in Spain, Oct. 29. The exercise hosted by the Spanish engineers was designed to foster and enhance interoperability and skills among engineer units practicing counter-improvised explosive device operations using a scenario that mirrored combat in Afghanistan. (Photo by Lt. Col. Wayne Marotto)
A Latvian Army soldier mans the turret of his fighting vehicle during exercise Saber Junction 15 at the U.S. Army’s Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels, Germany, April 23, 2015. Saber Junction 15 prepares NATO and partner nation forces for offensive, defensive, and stability operations and promotes interoperability among participants. Saber Junction 15 has more than 4,700 participants from 17 countries, to include: Albania, Armenia, Belgium, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Great Britain, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Moldova, Poland, Romania, Sweden, Turkey and the U.S. (U.S. Army photo by Visual Information Specialist Markus Rauchenberger/Released)
Polish Army helicopters fly over the Bemowo Piskie Training Area June 16 during DV Day for Saber Strike 17. Lithuanian and Canadian soldiers joined Battle Group Poland's U.S., U.K. and Romanian soldiers and Polish 15th Mechanized Brigade soldiers for Saber Strike 17, a U.S. Army Europe-led multinational combined forces annual exercise. This year’s exercise includes integrated and synchronized deterrence-oriented training designed to improve interoperability and readiness of the militaries of the 20 participating nations throughout the Baltic region and Poland. (U.S. Army photo by Charles Rosemond, Training Support Team Orzysz)
U.S. Army Maj. David Preston, left, of 2nd Cavalry Regiment briefs mission parameters prior to conducting a walk and shoot during exercise Saber Junction 15 at the U.S. Armyâs Joint Multinational Training Command in Grafenwoehr, Germany, April 24, 2015. Saber Junction 15 prepares NATO and partner nation forces for offensive, defensive, and stability operations and promotes interoperability among participants. Saber Junction 15 has more than 4,700 participants from 17 countries, to include: Albania, Armenia, Belgium, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Great Britain, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Moldova, Poland, Romania, Sweden, Turkey, and the U.S. More at www.army.mil/article/147329. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. John Cress Jr.)
U.S. Soldiers assigned to Bull Troop, 1st Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment search for simulated enemy combatants while conducting a village assault exercise during exercise Saber Junction 15 at the U.S. Army’s Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels, Germany, April 16, 2015. Saber Junction 15 prepares NATO and partner nation forces for offensive, defensive, and stability operations and promotes interoperability among participants. Saber Junction 15 has more than 4,700 participants from 17 countries, to include: Albania, Armenia, Belgium, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Great Britain, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Moldova, Poland, Romania, Sweden, Turkey and the U.S. More at www.eur.army.mil/SaberJunction. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Brian Chaney/Released)
A U.S. Soldier of the Regimental Support Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment refuels a Stryker armored vehicle while conducting training operations in the regimental support area during exercise Saber Junction 15 at the U.S. Armyâs Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels, Germany, April 23, 2015. Saber Junction 15 prepares NATO and partner nation forces for offensive, defensive, and stability operations and promotes interoperability among participants. Saber Junction 15 has more than 4,700 participants from 17 countries, to include: Albania, Armenia, Belgium, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Great Britain, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Moldova, Poland, Romania, Sweden, Turkey, and the U.S. www.eur.army.mil/SaberJunction. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Gemma Iglesias/Released)
SWIDWIN AIR BASE, Poland -- Soldiers of the Polish army's 6th Airborne Brigade lead paratroopers from U.S. Army Europe's 173rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne) off a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft here, April 23. The 6th -- one of the 173rd's sister units -- will join the Americans in the first in a series of expanded U.S. land force training activities among NATO allies in Poland, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania as part of recently announced exercises to demonstrate U.S. commitment to the alliance and increase interoperability between forces. Additional companies from the 173rd are expected to arrive in Estonia, Latvia and Lithunia for similar exercises in the coming days. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. A.M. LaVey)
SWIDWIN AIR BASE, Poland -- Paratroopers from U.S. Army Europe's 173rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne) stand in formation with Soldiers of the Polish army's 6th Airborne Brigade to commemorate the 173rd's arrival here, April 23. The 6th -- one of the 173rd's sister units -- will join the Americans in the first in a series of expanded U.S. land force training activities among NATO allies in Poland, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania as part of recently announced exercises to demonstrate U.S. commitment to the alliance and increase interoperability between forces. Additional companies from the 173rd are expected to arrive in Estonia, Latvia and Lithunia for similar exercises in the coming days. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. A.M. LaVey)
Soldiers from Senegal and Burkina Faso watch a soccer game between the two countries during Exercise Western Accord 14’s cultural day, June 22. Exercise Western Accord is a U.S. Africa Command-sponsored, U.S. Army Africa-hosted partnership exercise between the U.S. and Economic Community of West Africa States, which is designed to increase interoperability between military forces and ensure the common ability to conduct peace operations throughout Western Africa. (U.S. Army Africa photo by Sgt. William Gore)
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Staff Sgt. Daniel Cook, a member of the Deployable Training Support Center from Joint Multinational Training Command in Grafenwoehr, Germany inspects training aids as they are turned in from British troops from the Royal Irish Regiment here July 18 during Exercise Rapid Trident here. Rapid Trident 2013 is a U.S. Army Europe-led, multinational field training and command post exercise occurring at the International Peacekeeping and Security Center in Yavoriv, Ukraine July 8-19 that involves approximately 1,300 troops from 17 nations. The exercise is designed to enhance interoperability between forces and promote regional stability and security. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Daniel Cole)
Soldiers from Ghana conduct a traffic control point as Marines, with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment out of Little Rock, Ark., observe during Exercise Western Accord 14, June 19. Exercise Western Accord is a partnership exercise between the United States and Economic Community of West Africa States, which is designed to increase interoperability between military forces and ensure the common ability to conduct peace operations throughout Western Africa. (U.S. Army Africa photo by Sgt. William Gore)
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U.S. Marine Col. Vance L. Cryer, left, speaks with Navy Capt. Peter M. Mantz and Sgt. Maj. Douglas B. Schaefer aboard USS Essex (LHD 2) at Naval Base San Diego Jan. 24, 2014. Mantz is the commanding officer of the USS Essex. Cryer is the commanding officer of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. Schaefer is the sergeant major of the 15th MEU. USS Essex is part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group which is scheduled to deploy with the 15th MEU this spring. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Elize McKelvey/Released)
A soldier from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force uses low-crawl as a stalking technique during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 10, 2014. Iron Fist is an amphibious exercise that brings together Marines and sailors from the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, other I Marine Expeditionary Force units, and soldiers from the JGSDF, to promote military interoperability and hone individual and small-unit skills through challenging, complex and realistic training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ricardo Hurtado/Released)
Soldiers from 14 nations took part in the Rapid Trident 2018 closing ceremony, Sept. 14. Rapid Trident is an annual exercise that builds military interoperability through establishing professional relationships and sharing shoulder-to-shoulder experiences. (US Army photo by Lacey Justinger, 7th Army Training Command)
Soldiers from 14 nations took part in the Rapid Trident 2018 closing ceremony, Sept. 14. Rapid Trident is an annual exercise that builds military interoperability through establishing professional relationships and sharing shoulder-to-shoulder experiences. (US Army photo by Lacey Justinger, 7th Army Training Command)
After walking about 3 kilometers through forests, Paratroopers of Company A, 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, made their way from the air assault infiltration location and tactically moved on foot through thick vegetation. Their objective was to conduct a deliberate attack on the military operations on an urban terrain site known as Haaslat Village at Hohenfels Training Area Aug. 28. Exercise Saber Junction 2014 includes participants from the U.S., NATO allies and European security partners, conducting unified land operations at the 7th Army's Joint Multinational Training Command's Hohenfels Training Area. The exercise trains units in the simultaneous combination of offensive, defensive and stability operations while improving international interoperability, commitment to NATO and allied nations and strategic access to critical areas within the European Command's area of responsibility. More information about Saber Junction 2014 can be found at www.eur.army.mil/SaberJunction/ (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Christina M. Dion/Released)
U.S. Army Pfc. William Coleman, right, of Alpha Troop, 1st Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment and Swedish Army Capt. Hampus Berndtsson of Swiss Joint Tactical Air Controller, discuss optical equipment while setting up defensive positions during exercise Saber Junction 15 at the U.S. Army’s Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels, Germany, April 21, 2015. Saber Junction 15 prepares NATO and partner nation forces for offensive, defensive and stability operations and promotes interoperability among participants. Saber Junction 15 has more than 4,700 participants from 17 countries, to include: Albania, Armenia, Belgium, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Great Britain, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Moldova, Poland, Romania, Sweden, Turkey and the U.S. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. John Cress Jr./Released)
A soldier from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force uses skull-drag as a stalking technique during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 10, 2014. Iron Fist is an amphibious exercise that brings together Marines and sailors from the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, other I Marine Expeditionary Force units, and soldiers from the JGSDF, to promote military interoperability and hone individual and small-unit skills through challenging, complex and realistic training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ricardo Hurtado/Released)
Spc. Daniel Rayburn (left) of Mantachie, Miss., and Spc. Carlos Ocasio of Bronx, New York, both assigned to Battery A, 4th Battalion, 319th Field Artillery, 173rd Airborne Brigade, assemble a radio antenna at Hohenfels Training Area Sept. 2. Exercise Saber Junction 2014 includes participants from the U.S., NATO allies and European security partners, conducting unified land operations at the 7th Army's Joint Multinational Training Command's Hohenfels Training Area. The exercise trains units in the simultaneous combination of offensive, defensive and stability operations while improving international interoperability, commitment to NATO and allied nations and strategic access to critical areas within the European Command's area of responsibility. More information about Saber Junction 2014 can be found at www.eur.army.mil/SaberJunction/ (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Christina M. Dion/Released)
YAVORIV, Ukraine -- Army Reserve Officer Training Cadets participating in the Cultural Understanding and Language Proficiency program tour a Ukrainian BTR-80 mechanized-infantry vehicle July 11 during a visit to Exercise Rapid Trident. Rapid Trident 2013 is a U.S. Army Europe-led, multinational field training and command post exercise occurring at the International Peacekeeping and Security Center in Yavoriv, Ukraine July 8-19 that involves approximately 1,300 troops from 17 nations. The exercise is designed to enhance interoperability between forces and promote regional stability and security. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Daniel Cole)
U.S. Marines and sailors and soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 4-10, 2014. Iron Fist 2014 is an amphibious exercise that brings together Marines and sailors from the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, other I Marine Expeditionary Force units, and soldiers from the JGSDF, to promote military interoperability and hone individual and small-unit skills through challenging, complex and realistic training.
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A tank assigned to the Jordan Armed Forces engages a target at a combined joint live-fire accuracy screening test range May 10 in Wadi Shadiya, Jordan during Exercise Eager Lion 2017. Eager Lion was a two-weeklong multinational exercise with the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, in order to exchange military expertise and improve interoperability among partner nations. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Leah R. Kilpatrick, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs Office, 1st Cavalry Division (released)
U.S. Marine Chief Warrant Officer 3 Ronald Molamphy, middle, battalion maintenance officer, 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, speaks with officials of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force about the AAV-7 Assault Amphibious Vehicles during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 16, 2014. Iron Fist is an amphibious exercise that brings together Marines and sailors from the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, other I Marine Expeditionary Force units, and soldiers from the JGSDF, to promote military interoperability and hone individual and small-unit skills through challenging, complex and realistic training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ricardo Hurtado/Released)
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force aim at a target from a helicopter during maritime interoperability training off the coast of Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 13, 2015. MIT prepares the MRF for their upcoming deployment by enhancing their combat skills and teaching them techniques for boarding and taking over vessels. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anna Albrecht/Released)
Nebraska Army National Guard Sgt. Brendon Hoeke, 623rd Engineer Company, positions a wood plank as part of guard tower construction efforts with Rwandan service members during exercise Justified Accord, March 16, 2022. Justified Accord is an annual, multinational, multi-domain military exercise focusing on African partner capability and interoperability in support of United Nations and Africa Union peace support operations. Nebraska National Guard service members traveled to Rwanda in March 2022 for Justified Accord as well as a senior leader engagement to further the State Partnership Program relationship between Nebraska and the Rwanda Defence Force. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Lt. Col. Kevin Hynes)
Philippine Police Superintendent Gregory B. Bognalbal, left, presents U.S. Marine Maj. Jason Johnson a certificate of appreciation after a first responder training graduation May 8 in Legazpi, City, Albay province, Philippines. "I congratulate you on your dedication to service and accomplishments these past few days in learning to preserve human life," said Johnson. The seminar was a part of Exercise Balikatan, an annual bilateral training exercise that strengthens interoperability and enhances military-to-military relations between the Philippines and the U.S. Bognalbal is the Regional Training Director at Regional Training School Five and Johnson is the deputy commander for the Joint Civil Military Operations Task Force, U.S. armed forces. (Photo by U.S. Marine Cpl. Kevin Crist)
Soldiers from Company A, 2nd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division march past the Freedom Monument in Riga, Latvia November 18, 2014 during a parade to mark the country's 96th year of independence. The Latvian national holiday treated spectators to Latvian, U.S. and other NATO allied soldiers performing a pass and review for the Latvian President, Andris Bērziņš, and a march to the Freedom Monument in Riga. The U.S. soldiers participated in the event as part of the U.S. Army Europe-led Operation Atlantic Resolve land force assurance training taking place across Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland to enhance multinational interoperability, strengthen relationships among allied militaries, contribute to regional stability and demonstrate U.S. commitment to NATO. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Jeremy J. Fowler)
Cpl. Michael Cloud, a rifleman with the 3rd Bn., 23rd Marine Regiment, pulls security with a Ghanaian Soldier for their area of operations during Exercise Western Accord 14, June 19, near Camp Thies, Senegal. The unit trained Soldiers from different nations in various techniques and procedures for searching and detaining internally displaced personnel. Exercise Western Accord is a U.S. Africa Command sponsored annual joint training partnership exercise between the United States, the Economic Community of West African States and partner nations. The exercise is designed to increase interoperability between military forces and ensure the common ability to conduct peace operations throughout western Africa. (U.S. Army Africa photo by Staff Sgt. V. Michelle Woods)
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A U.S. Soldier assigned to Headquarters Headquarters Troop, 1st Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Division braces himself from a weapon being fired by a Hungarian soldier assigned to the 1st Company, 1st Battalion, 21st Infantry Brigade while conducting a village assault exercise during exercise Saber Junction 15 at the U.S. Army’s Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels, Germany, April 13, 2015. Saber Junction 15 prepares NATO and partner nation forces for offensive, defensive, and stability operations and promotes interoperability among participants. Saber Junction 15 has more than 4,700 participants from 17 countries, to include: Albania, Armenia, Belgium, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Great Britain, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Moldova, Poland, Romania, Sweden, Turkey, and the U.S. More at www.eur.army.mil/SaberJunction. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Brian Chaney)
A Ukrainian cadet talks with U.S. Army ROTC cadets during a Cultural Understanding and Language Proficiency Program trip to Rapid Trident 2012 held at the International Peacekeeping and Security Center in Yavoriv, Ukraine, July 18. Rapid Trident is a multinational exercise held at the International Peacekeeping and Security Center in Yavoriv, Ukraine. It is designed to promote regional stability and security, strengthen international military partnering and foster trust while improving interoperability between participating nations.(Photo by Lt. Col. Taras Gren, Ukrainian Army Public Affairs)
YAVORIV, Ukraine -- Georgian soldiers provide security from a BTR-80 armored-personnel carrier during a convoy training exercise, which included Serbian and Ukrainian soldiers July 12 during Exercise Rapid Trident here. Rapid Trident 2013 is a U.S. Army Europe-led, multinational field training and command post exercise occurring at the International Peacekeeping and Security Center in Yavoriv, Ukraine July 8-19 that involves approximately 1,300 troops from 17 nations. The exercise is designed to enhance interoperability between forces and promote regional stability and security. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Daniel Cole)
A Spanish engineer (in tan camouflage) looks for simulated explosives with Soldiers of the 1st platoon of U.S. Army Europe's 541st Engineer Company, 54th Engineer Battalion, 18th Engineer Brigade, during exercise Interdict 2012 in Spain, Oct. 29. The exercise hosted by the Spanish engineers was designed to foster and enhance interoperability and skills among engineer units practicing counter-improvised explosive device operations based on several IED events during a route clearance scenario. (Photo by Lt. Col. Wayne Marotto)
U.S. Soldiers of Alpha Company, 3rd Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment and German soldiers of the German Army Combat Training Center (GACTC) discuss armored vehicle capabilities after the opening ceremony of exercise Letzlingen Freedom Shock at the GACTC in Letzlingen, Germany, April 22, 2015. Exercise Letzlingen Freedom Shock demonstrates interoperability between the German and American training organizations while highlighting U.S. Army Europe's rapid deployment capabilities. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Ian Schell/Not Reviewed)
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United States Army Europe Deputy Commander Maj. Gen. Richard C. Longo is greeted by Col. Roman Valeryevich of the Russian Ground Forces at the entrance of the Joint Multinational Simulation Center, or JMSC, during USAREUR Exercise Atlas Vision on July 18, 2013.
Maj. Gen Longo was hosting Gen-Lt. Vladimir Popov, Deputy Commander Russian Ground Forces (RGF) during his tour of facilities in order to observe participating Russian forces.
The JMSC is a facility of the Joint Multinational Training Command and routinely hosts multinational exercises. Atlas Vision is an annual bi-lateral U.S.-Russian Ground Forces exercise and consists of a brigade-level command post exercise and computer-assisted exercise and takes place at the Joint Multinational Training Command July 15-24, 2013. Atlas Vision is designed to promote military interoperability in areas and situations in which the two countries share mutual interests, such as joint peacekeeping tasks, coalition and regional stabilization, crisis-response, illegal weapons trafficking, search and rescue capabilities, counter-trafficking, and combating terrorism. (U.S. Army Photo).
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Mark R. Hollahan, the commanding officer of Combat Logistics Regiment 27, oversees Marines with Transportation Support Company, Combat Logistics Battalion 8 working together with Navy personnel from Beach Master Unit 2 to drive a Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck off a landing craft utility during the Expeditionary Logistics WarGame at Joint Expeditionary Base, Little Creek, Va., June 15, 2012. The purpose of the mission was to build, sustain and enhance the Marine Corps' interoperability with other branches of the armed forces. (DoD photo by Sgt. Anthony Ortiz, U.S. Marine Corps/Released)
The United Kingdom’s Bravo Company of the 3rd Battalion The Mercian Regimentfires a 5-11 Warrior Infantry Fighting Vehicle ejecting a .50 caliber cartridge round at Grafenwoehr Training Area’s calibration range, Oct. 13. Forces from the United Kingdom are participating among 19 multinational nations training during Saber Junction 2012. U.S. Army Europe's exercise Saber Junction features the 2nd Cavalry Regiment, who trains with 1800 multinational partners from 18 nations ensuring interoperability and an agile, ready coalition force.
An egress instructor inspects a soldier with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, as he practices bracing for impact while conducting Underwater Egress training during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 22, 2014. Iron Fist 2014 is an amphibious exercise that brings together Marines and sailors from the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, other I Marine Expeditionary Force units, and soldiers from the JGSDF, to promote military interoperability and hone individual and small-unit skills through challenging, complex and realistic training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Emmanuel Ramos/Released)
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U.S. Soldiers assigned to Bravo Troop, 1st Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Division prepare to medically evacuate a simulated wounded Soldier while conducting a movement to contact drill during exercise Saber Junction 15 at the U.S. Army's Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels, Germany, April 12, 2015. Saber Junction 15 prepares NATO and partner nation forces for offensive, defensive and stability operations and promotes interoperability among participants. Saber Junction 15 has more than 4,700 participants from 17 countries, to include: Albania, Armenia, Belgium, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Great Britain, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Moldova, Poland, Romania, Sweden, Turkey and the U.S. More at www.eur.army.mil/SaberJunction. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Brian Chaney/Released)
Soldiers with the 1st platoon of U.S. Army Europe's 541st Engineer Company, 54th Engineer Battalion, 18th Engineer Brigade, stand in formation during the closing ceremony for exercise Interdict 12, in Spain, Nov. 1. The exercise hosted by the Spanish engineers was designed to foster and enhance interoperability and skills among engineer units practicing counter-improvised explosive device operations using a scenario that mirrored combat in Afghanistan. (Photo by Lt. Col. Wayne Marotto)
Soldiers from Burkina Faso and the U.S. interact with role players during a situational training exercise during Western Accord 14, June 24. Exercise Western Accord 14 is a U.S. Africa Command-sponsored, U.S. Army Africa-hosted annual joint training and partnership exercise between the U.S. and Economic Community of West Africa States, which is designed to increase interoperability between military forces and ensure the common ability to conduct peace operations throughout Western Africa. (U.S. Army Africa photo by Sgt. William Gore)
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A German Army Leopard II tank commander, assigned to 104th Panzer Battalion, talks to an U.S. Army Europe Observer-Controller after his tank being hit during Saber Junction 2012 at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels, Germany, Oct. 25. The U.S. Army Europe's exercise Saber Junction trains U.S. personnel and 1800 multinational partners from 18 nations ensuring multinational interoperability and an agile, ready coalition force.
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BASE AERIENNE 188, Djibouti (Sept. 9, 2015) U.S. Marine Capt. Matt Davis, right, observes as a French officer with the French 5th Overseas Combined Arms Regiment (RIAOM) explains the capabilities of a French Army Gazelle helicopter. Davis is a weapons and tactics instructor with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. Elements of the 15th MEU are preparing to conduct bilateral training with the 5th RIAOM in Djibouti in order to improve interoperability between the MEU and the French military. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Steve H. Lopez/Released)
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A Slovenian soldier pulls security after coming into contact with the opposition forces of 1st Battalion, 4th Infantry while convoying on Hohenfels Training Area Sept. 4. Exercise Saber Junction 2014 includes participants from the U.S., NATO allies and European security partners, conducting unified land operations at the 7th Army's Joint Multinational Training Command's Hohenfels Training Area. The exercise trains units in the simultaneous combination of offensive, defensive and stability operations while improving international interoperability, commitment to NATO and allied nations and strategic access to critical areas within the European Command's area of responsibility. More information about Saber Junction 2014 can be found at www.eur.army.mil/SaberJunction/ (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Christina M. Dion/Released)