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Brig. Gen. Kenneth Moore (right), deputy commander for U.S. Army Africa, walks with Brigadier General Cheikh Gueye, chief of Army Staff, Senegal Land Forces and Col. Elhadji Babacar Faye, deputy chief of Army Staff, Senegal Land Forces visit Camp Thies, June 25, during exercise Western Accord 14 . Western Accord 14 is a U.S. Africa Command-sponsored, U.S. Army Africa-hosted joint annual training event hosted by U.S. Army Africa; and partnership exercise between the U.S., 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 Master Sgt. Thomas Mills)
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Cpt. Jason Smedley, with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment out of Little Rock, Ark., discusses basic rifle marksmanship skills with Soldiers from Burkina Faso during Exercise Western Accord 14, June 19. Exercise Western Accord is a partnership exercise between the United States, Economic Community of West Africa States and other partnered nations, 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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170808-N-KB401-042 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 8, 2017) From left to right, the Royal Navy Duke-class frigate HMS Westminster (F 237), the Royal Navy Duke-class frigate HMS Iron Duke (F 234), the Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth (R08), the Royal Norwegian Navy frigate Helge Ingstad (F 313), the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75), and the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea (CG 58) sail in formation during exercise Saxon Warrior 2017, Aug. 8. Saxon Warrior is a United States and United Kingdom co-hosted carrier strike group exercise that demonstrates interoperability and capability to respond to crises and deter potential threats. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael B. Zingaro/Released)
ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (Sept. 30, 2015) U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Jacob Edmondson stands watch on a ridge during a desert survival course with the French 5th Overseas Combined Arms Regiment (RIAOM). Edmondson is an assistant team leader with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Force Reconnaissance Detachment. Elements of the 15th MEU are 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)
BASE AERIENNE 188, Djibouti (Sept. 9, 2015) U.S. Marine Maj. Dan McGuire, right, discusses capabilities and possible training evolutions with a French officer with the French 5th Overseas Combined Arms Regiment (RIAOM). McGuire is the executive officer of 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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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)
A Ukrainian Marine walks down the improvised explosive device training lane during day two of the situational training exercise lanes at Rapid Trident 2014 here, Sept. 17. Rapid Trident is an annual U.S. Army Europe conducted, Ukrainian led multinational exercise designed to enhance interoperability with allied and partner nations while promoting regional stability and security. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Joshua Leonard)
West Virginia Air National Guard personnel prepare to transfer a simulated patient from an Argentine Lama SA-315B, high altitude rescue helicopter, to a C-17 Globemaster aircraft as part of a patient transport scenario at Pisco Air Base, Peru on May 10, 2023, as part of Cooperacion IX. Members of the West Virginia Air National Guard participated in humanitarian assistance and disaster response exercise Cooperation IX, Peru 2023 - A Single Force Against Disasters. The exercise, coordinated by the System of Cooperation Among the American Air Forces (SICOFAA), brought together 13 partner nations to develop interoperability in times of emergency response. Collaborating with our Air Force partners during exercises such as Cooperation IX enhances interoperability, builds capabilities and strengthens relationships so we can more easily integrate during real-world crises. The West Virginia National Guard and Peru have partnered through the State Partnership Program since 1996. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Emily Beightol-Deyerle)
A U.S. Marine, pre-scout sniper instructor, Division Schools, explains sniper-shooting techniques to soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 6, 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)
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U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Jose Hernandez, an explosive hazards advisor, with the Fort Benning-based, Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 54th Security Force Assistance Brigade, 648th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, Georgia Army National Guard, engages with Colombian Army soldiers prior to training lanes at Exercise Southern Vanguard 23 at Tolemaida Military Base, Colombia, Nov. 12, 2022. Exercise Southern Vanguard is U.S. Army South’s premier training exercise taking place at the operational and tactical levels intended to increase interoperability between the United States and Western Hemisphere forces. This year’s iteration, Exercise Southern Vanguard 23, involves Soldiers from U.S. Army South and the U.S. Army National Guard training alongside Colombian Army soldiers in varying terrain while conducting weapon familiarization lanes culminating in a bilateral military training operation. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class R.J. Lannom Jr.
A German Army Leopard 2A4 tank, right, of the German Army Combat Training Center (GACTC) provides security down a roadway and U.S. Army M3 Bradley fighting vehicles of Alpha Company, 3rd Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment maneuver toward a personnel dismount point while conducting a water obstacle with opposing forces scenario during exercise Letzlingen Freedom Shock at the GACTC in Letzlingen, Germany, April 25, 2015. Exercise Letzlingen Freedom Shock promotes 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/Released)
A Soldier from the Hungarian Defense Forces watches as Troopers assigned to 4th Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, conducted a deliberate water crossing in their M1126 Stryker Combat Vehicles using a bypass bridging site during Dragoon Crossing, a tactical road march starting out at Rose Barracks, Germany and continuing through the Czech Republic and the Slovak Republic ending in Hungary on Sept. 17, 2015. The purpose of the exercise is to reassure NATO Allies of the U.S. intent during Operation Atlantic Resolve while demonstrating interoperability and freedom of movement throughout Eastern Europe. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. William A. Tanner/released)
BRUNEI (June 19, 2013) U.S. Merchant Marine Capt. William Baldwin, left, ship's master of the USNS Matthew Perry (T-AKE-9), leads a delegation of military leaders from Vietnam on a tour of the ship. Matthew Perry is in Brunei Darussalam to support the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Relief and Military Medicine Exercise. The multilateral exercise provides a platform for regional partner nations to address shared security challenges, strengthen defense cooperation, enhance interoperability and promote stability in the region. Participating nations also honed their communication skills and learned from each otherâs unique experiences and expertise, better preparing partner nations for a unified approach to future contingencies. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Paul Seeber/Released)
Lance Cpl. Gage Deatherage, a military policeman with Military Police Company A, 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, 4th Force Headquarters Group, observes 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 tactics, 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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A U.S. Soldier of Forward Support Troop, Fires Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment provides security while conducting defensive operations during exercise Saber Junction 15 at the U.S. Army’s Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels, Germany, April 22, 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 Staff Sgt. Carol A. Lehman/Released)
U.S. Marines from Military Police Company A, 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, instruct soldiers from Senegal on conducting crowd control during Exercise Western Accord 14, June 17. Exercise Western Accord 14 is a U.S. Africa Command sponsored, U.S. Army Africa hosted partnership exercise between the United States, Senegal, France, Netherlands and other partner nations, 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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YAVORIV, Ukraine -- A Romanian paratrooper gathers his parachute after jumping out of a Ukrainian helicopter July 9 during 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)
TAPA, Estonia - Soldiers from B Co., 2nd Btn., 8th Reg. Cavalry, 1st Bde., 1st Cavalry Div. from Fort Hood, Texas, pose with the Prime Minister of Estonia and his entourage, Nov. 11, 2014. The Prime Minister's visit continues a tradition of partnership as a part of Operation Atlantic Resolve, a multinational combined arms exercise to enhance multinational interoperability, strengthen relationships among allied militaries, contribute to regional stability, and demonstrate the U.S. commitment to NATO. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Ray Boyington)
U.S. Marine Corps Warrant Officer Jordan J. Torcello, explosive ordnance disposal officer with Task Force Koa Moana (TF KM) 20, I Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF), has his temperature checked at the port of Malakal, Republic of Palau, July 22, 2020. Marines and Sailors with TF KM20, I MEF, are conducting engagements in the Republic of Palau from July through September 2020. Koa Moana, meaning “ocean warrior,” is designed to strengthen and enhance relationships between the U.S. and partner nations/states in the Indo-Pacific region, improve interoperability with local security establishments, and serve as a Humanitarian Assistance Survey Team afloat in support of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command’s strategic and operational objectives. TF KM20 provides a unique opportunity to enhance relationships in the Republic of Palau. The Koa Moana task force has taken extensive measures to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. The health and safety of U.S. service members and Palauan citizens participating in TF KM20 is an enduring priority. Prior to deploying, all exercise members participated in a three-week quarantine. After arriving in Palau, the Marines and Sailors remain quarantined for an additional 14 days. To date, all members deployed as part of TF KM20 tested negative for COVID-19. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Stephanie Cervantes)
Hungarian soldiers assigned to the 1st Company, 1st Battalion, 21st Infantry Brigade talk on the radio during 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)
U.S. Marine Maj. Bryan Hall, right, commander, 1st Brigade Platoon, 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, speaks with officials of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard San Clemente Island, Calif., Feb. 13, 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)
A U.S. Marine, pre-scout sniper instructor, Division Schools, demonstrates stalking techniques to soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 24, 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)
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U.S. Marines from Military Police Company A, 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, instruct soldiers from Senegal on conducting crowd control during Exercise Western Accord 14, June 17. Exercise Western Accord 14 is a U.S. Africa Command sponsored, U.S. Army Africa hosted partnership exercise between the United States, Senegal, France, Netherlands and other partner nations, 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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Soldiers from Burkina Faso and the U.S. discuss how to approach a mock food shortage riot during a situational training exercise, during exercise 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 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 Corps Sgt. Caleb Love, right, a military policeman with Headquarters and Service Battalion, 4th Marine Logistics Group, fends off students during a crowd control practice as part of Tradewinds 2012 in Christ Church, Barbados, June 18, 2012. Tradewinds is a chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff-directed, U.S. Southern Command-sponsored joint/combined annual exercise designed to improve cooperation and interoperability of partner nations in responding to regional security threats. (DoD photo by Cpl. Nana Dannsaappiah, U.S. Marine Corps/Released)
Soldiers with the 173rd Airborne Brigade's Delta Company, 54th Brigade Engineer Battalion conduct signal intelligence operations during exercise Saber Junction 18 in Grafenwoehr, Germany, Sept. 15, 2018. Saber Junction is a U.S. Army Europe-directed exercise designed to assess the 173rd's readiness to execute unified land operations in a joint, combined environment and to promote interoperability with participating allied and partner nations. (Photo by Capt. Joseph Legros)
Slovenian army Pvt. Tomaz Josipovic tracks a helicopter at 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)
Lithuanian army opposing forces faced a fierce defense as they attacked Camp West from Kittensee Village at Hohenfels Training Area Sept. 6. 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)
Dutch soldiers dismount an armored personnel carrier during exercise Allied Spirit I at the U.S. Army’s Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels, Germany, Jan. 20, 2015. Exercise Allied Spirit includes more than 2,000 participants from Canada, Hungary, Netherlands, U.K. and the U.S. Allied Spirit is exercising tactical interoperability and testing secure communications among alliance members. More at www.eur.army.mil/JMTC/AlliedSpirit.html. (U.S. Army photo by Visual Information Specialist Gertrud Zach/released)
U.S. Army Pfc. Ismaa Miranda of 1st Battalion, 4th Infantry Regiment scans his sector of fire while on a scouting mission during exercise Saber Junction 15 at the U.S. Army’s Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels, Germany, April 14, 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. John Cress Jr./Released)
U.S. Soldiers of Bulldog Battery, Fires Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment conduct a functions test on an M777 Howitzer 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 Pfc. Courtney Hubbard/Released)
A soldier with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force reloads after hitting his target from the 300 yard-line while conducting scout sniper training during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 31, 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 Cpl. Emmanuel Ramos/Released)
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U.S. Marines and Ghanaian Engineers stand in formation for the opening ceremony of Exercise Western Accord, June 16. 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 Staff Sgt. Donna Davis)
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HOHENFELS, Germany -- A Romanian soldier, participating in exercise Saber Junction, keeps an eye on a weapons cache discovered during a patrol at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center here Oct. 12. U.S. Army Europe's exercise Saber Junction trains U.S. personnel and more than 1800 multinational partners from 18 different nations ensuring multinational interoperability and an agile, ready coalition force. (U.S. Army Europe photo by Staff Sgt. Joel Salgado)
A U.S. Marine with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit's Maritime Raid Force practices fast-roping procedures in the well deck of USS Essex (LHD 2) at Naval Base San Diego Jan. 24, 2015. The 15th MEU was embarked aboard the three ships of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group - the USS Essex, USS Anchorage (LPD 23), and USS Rushmore (LSD 47) â to familiarize themselves with the ships as they continue to prepare for their upcoming deployment this spring. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Elize McKelvey/Released)
A Latvian soldier prepares to convoy out of Camp West 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)
A soldier with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force performs a combined company attack with U.S. Marines from 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 9, 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 Lance Cpl. Anna K. Albrecht/Released)
Service members from the United Sates and Ghana take a break from training and watch Ghana play Germany in the World Cup during exercise Western Accord 14, June 21. 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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YAVORIV, Ukraine -- Ukrainian rescue paratroopers wait for a helicopter to land after executing a jump July 11 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)
U.S. Marine Col. Vance L. Cryer, left, and Navy Cmdr. Thomas S. Stephens discuss current operation of the Marines and sailors aboard the USS Rushmore (LSD 47) off the coast of Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 25, 2015. Cryer is the commanding officer of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. Stephens is the commanding officer of the USS Rushmore. The 15th MEU was embarked aboard the three ships of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group - the USS Essex (LHD 2), USS Anchorage (LPD 23), and USS Rushmore – from Jan. 22-25 to familiarize themselves with the ships as they continue to prepare for their upcoming deployment this spring. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Steve H. Lopez/Released)
VHF, UHF and microwave antennas for public safety voice communications and mobile data terminals (MDT).
Radio Center houses transmitters and repeaters for the City of Rochester and Monroe County, NY Police, Fire, EMS and other public safety agencies. It is located on Cobbs Hill (640 ft above sea level).
City Police, County Sheriff and town PDs are using about 30 P25 digital UHF channels.
City and County Fire using VHF, County EMS is VHF.
No 9-1-1 dispatching is done from this location, it is a primary transmitter site and radio installation/repair shop only.
NY State Troopers, NY Dept of Environmental Conservation (law enforcement division), medical examiners, probation and state university police have access to this system for interoperability.
VHF, UHF and microwave antennas for public safety voice communications and mobile data terminals (MDT).
Radio Center houses transmitters and repeaters for the City of Rochester and Monroe County, NY Police, Fire, EMS and other public safety agencies. It is located on Cobbs Hill (640 ft above sea level).
City Police, County Sheriff and town PDs are using about 30 P25 digital UHF channels.
City and County Fire using VHF, County EMS is VHF.
No 9-1-1 dispatching is done from this location, it is a primary transmitter site and radio installation/repair shop only.
NY State Troopers, NY Dept of Environmental Conservation (law enforcement division), medical examiners, probation and state university police have access to this system for interoperability.
Lithuanian army opposing forces faced a fierce defense as they attacked Camp West from Kittensee Village at Hohenfels Training Area Sept. 6. 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)
SWIDWIN AIR BASE, Poland -- Paratroopers from U.S. Army Europe's 173rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne) arrived in Poland April 23 to begin a training rotation with the Polish army's 6th Airborne Brigade, one of the brigade's sister units. The Soldiers are here with their 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. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. A.M. LaVey/173rd AIrborne Brigade Public Affairs)
U.S. Army Spc. Joshua Degreaffenreidte of the Regimental Support Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment receives tracking information on notional opposing force movement while conducting base defense training 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)
A soldier from Burkina Faso pulls security as a platoon leader from 1st Battalion, 28th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division talks with role players during a situational training exercise in Western Accord 14, June 24. 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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YAVORIV, Ukraine -- Rapid Trident Exercise Director Ukrainian Maj. Gen. Vyacheslav Nazarkin discusses training with paratroopers from 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne) July 9. 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 Capt. Anton Mironovich)
An AH-64 Apache helicopter with 1st Battalion, 3rd Aviation Regiment maneuvers above Vaziani Training Area, Georgia, during a combined arms live fire exercise led by 2nd Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, Aug. 12, 2018. 2-5 CAV participated in Noble Partner 2018, a Georgian Armed Forces and U.S. Army Europe cooperatively-led exercise in its fourth iteration intended to support and enhance the readiness and interoperability of Georgia, the U.S. and participating nations during a multinational training operation. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Kris Bonet)
Battle Group Poland U.K. soldier sets up camouflage netting to blend in with the surrounding area during Saber Strike 2017, at Bemowo Piskie Training Area near Orzysz, Poland, June 13, 2017. Saber Strike 17 is a U.S. Army Europe-led multinational combined forces exercise conducted annually to enhance the NATO alliance throughout the Baltic region and Poland. This year's exercise includes integrated and synchronized deterrence-oriented training designed to improve interoperability and readiness of the 20 participating nations' militaries. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Stefan English)