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VARPALOTA TRAINING AREA, Hungary - Saker Falcon is a multinational training exercise involving roughly 200 Soldiers from U.S. Army Europe's 12th Combat Aviation Brigade, two Dutch Air Assault battalions, and Hungarian military forces. The objectives of the training include enhancing joint combined interoperability with allied and partner nations and preparing participants to operate in a joint, multinational, integrated environment with support from Hungarian governmental agencies. Saker Falcon, underway from April 3 through April 17, reinforces U.S. Army Europe's strategic objectives to increase regional flexibility, preserve and enhance NATO interoperability, and facilitate multinational training. (Royal Netherlands Army photo by Cpl. Zadrach Salampessy)
From left, German Army Deputy Commander of Land Force Command Lt. Gen. Jörg Vollmer, Commander of U.S. Army Europe Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges, Hungarian Defense Forces Commander of Joint Forces Maj. Gen. Sandor Fucsku, and British Army Assistant Chief of General Staff Maj. Gen. David Cullen, answer questions from the media during exercise Allied Spirit I at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels, Germany, Jan. 23, 2015. Exercise Allied Spirit includes more than 2,000 participants from Canada, Hungary, Netherlands, United Kingdom, and the United States. Allied Spirit I is exercising tactical interoperability and testing secure communications within Alliance members. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Bryan Rankin) Rankin/Not Reviewed)
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Brunei (June 17, 2013) U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Michael Termini, left, listens as People's Liberation Army Senior Colonel Xiang Shiping explains acupuncture techniques. Termini is part of a medical observation team participating in ADMM-Plus AHMX, a multilateral exercise providing a forum for regional partner nations to address shared security challenges, strengthen defense cooperation, enhance interoperability and promote stability in the region. The exercise, which is scheduled from June 16 to 20, provides an opportunity for participating nations to hone their communication skills and learn from each others 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)
170808-N-KB401-390 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 8, 2017) Left to right, guided-missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea (CG 58), Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth (R08), guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75), Royal Navy Duke-class frigate HMS Westminster (F 237), Royal Norwegian Navy frigate Helge Ingstad (F 313), the Royal Navy Duke-class frigate Iron Duke (F 234) sail in formation during 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)
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.
Battle Group Poland U.S. combat engineers learn how to assemble and arm an anti-personnel obstacle breaching system during training near Bemowo Piskie Training Area June 9. 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. Kevin Wang/Released)
A U.S. Soldier assigned to Bull Troop, 1st Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment searches 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)
Soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force engage targets in a shooting drill while conducting scout sniper training during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 29, 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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Soldiers from Burkina Faso and Senegal play soccer 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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Marine Sgt. Thomas Campbell, an infantryman and class instructor with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, observes Burkina Faso soldiers where suicide bombers hide explosives during Exercise Western Accord 14, June 20. Exercise Western Accord 14 is a U.S. Africa Command sponsored, U.S. Army Africa hosted annual joint training 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 Staff Sgt. V. Michelle Woods)
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YAVORIV, Ukraine -- Ukrainian soldiers help load training equipment provided by the Expeditionary Training Support Division based out of Grafenwoehr, Germany 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)
YAVORIV, Ukraine -- Ukrainian paratroopers load into a helicopter July 9 to conduct an airborne operation 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)
A U.S. Navy SEAL fires custom Glock 17 pistol at a range during exercise Sea Breeze 21 in Ochakiv, Ukraine, July 8, 2021. Sea Breeze 21 is a U.S. and Ukraine co-hosted multinational maritime exercise held in the Black Sea designed to enhance interoperability of participating nations and strengthen maritime security within the region. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Patrik Orcutt.)
A U.S. Army Europe fighting vehicle, assigned to 1st Battalion, 4th Infantry Regiment, moves into a fighting position during Saber Junction 2012 at Hohenfels Training Area, Oct. 25. Saber Junction Exercise trains U.S. personnel and over 1,800 multinational partners from 18 nations to ensure multinational interoperability and an agile, ready coalition force. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Heidi Krueger, 111th Public Affairs Detachment/Released)
A Dutch soldier runs to a save firing position 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)
MANILA, Philippines (July 29, 2021) U.S. Air Force Capt. Jayde Alisasis takes a photo during a medical demonstration by Philippine Navy sailors during a Pacific Partnership 21 medical discussion. Pacific Partnership, now in its 16th iteration, brings nations together to prepare during calm periods to effectively respond in times of crisis. Each year, the mission team works collectively with host and partner nations to enhance regional interoperability and disaster response capabilities, increase security and stability in the region, and foster new and enduring friendships in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy Photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Joseph R. Vincent/Released)
Ghanaian troops practice individual squad movements with Attack Company, 1st Battalion, 28 Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division during Exercise Western Accord 14, June 17. Exercise Western Accord 14 is U.S. Africa Command sponsored, U.S. Army Africa hosted a partnership exercise between the United States and Economic Community of Western African 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. Marines from Military Police Company A, 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, instruct soldiers from Senegal on the proper way to conduct 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 U.S., 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 paratrooper from 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne) establishes security July 9 during cordon and search training. 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)
YAVORIV, Ukraine -- A Ukrainian dancer presents bread, a traditional symbol of hospitality, to assembled multinational troops during the opening ceremony of Exercise Rapid Trident July 8. 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 Gren)
German Army Col. Michael Knoke, right center, commander of the German Army Combat Training Center (GACTC), welcomes the U.S. Soldiers of Alpha Company, 3rd Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment in 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)
The Senegal Army National Band stand in formation for the opening ceremony of Exercise Western Accord 14, 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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A German Army Leopard II tank, assigned to 104th Panzer Battalion, moves through the Joint Multinational Readiness Center during Saber Junction 2012 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.
(U.S. Army Europe photo by Visual Information Specialist Markus Rauchenberger/released)
A German Army Soldiers in a Marder infantry fighting vehicle scans the battlefield 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.
(U.S. Army Europe photo by Visual Information Specialist Markus Rauchenberger/released)
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany -- A Soldier from 2nd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment reads his casualty card after becoming a simulated casualty during an assault on Duzdag village here Oct. 13. The mission is part of U.S. Army Europe's exercise Saber Junction which 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)
Staff Sgt. Justin Parker describes to Ghanaian Soldiers the course of action for the internally displaced personnel exercise 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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U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit's Maritime Raid Force practice breaching techniques during maritime interoperability training in San Diego Bay Jan. 10, 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)
YAVORIV, Ukraine -- A paratrooper from Attack Company, 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne) takes notes during a pre-training brief during Exercise Rapid Trident July 10. 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)
Charge d'affaires Rudolf Perina disembarks an M1126 Stryker Combat Vehicle after being given a tour of the vehicle by Troopers assigned to 4th Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, upon arriving in the Slovak Republic and completing the second leg of the 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. 14, 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)
This young dutch soldiers is responsible for providing the tanks with gas. Exercise Allied Spirit includes more than 2,000 participants from Canada, Hungary, the Netherlands, United Kingdom, and United States. Allied Spirit is exercising tactical interoperability and testing secure communications within Alliance members. More at www.eur.army.mil/JMTC/AlliedSpirit.html. (NATO Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Stefan Hass - DEUA)
U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, in an AAV-7 Amphibious Assault Vehicle dock aboard USS Rushmore (LSD 47) off the coast of San Diego Jan. 23, 2015. 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 â 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 Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos/Released)
Ukrainian Marines witness the destructive power of simple improvised explosive devices 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)
Dutch soldiers take cover and observe the environment 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)
Paratroopers from the British Army’s 3rd Battalion The Parachute Regiment, enter a shoot house on Fort Bragg, N.C., July 22. The 3rd PARA conducted blank fire training within the shoot house alongside Paratroopers of the 82nd Airborne Division’s 2nd Brigade Combat Team. The training was held to prepare both units for the Falcon Brigade’s field training exercise in early August and set the stage for future interoperability. Interoperability is the division’s effort to integrate U.S. and allied forces' communication and intelligence systems, combat tactics, and sustainment functions to meet future, complex threats throughout the world. (82nd Airborne Division photo by Staff Sgt. Jason Hull)
Soldiers with Attack Company, 1st Battalion, 28th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division and Marines with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 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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Three service members each hold a flag during the opening ceremony of Exercise Western Accord. One service member holds the American flag, one the Economic Community of West African States flag and one the Senegalese flag. The service members will raise the flags officially signifying the beginning 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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A German Army Leopard 2A4 tank of the German Army Combat Training Center (GACTC) maneuvers around trees and followed by a U.S. Army M3 Bradley fighting vehicle of Alpha Company, 3rd Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment 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)
Pfc. Kyle Meyer, a personal security detachment Humvee gunner for Col. Joseph Ryan, commander of the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, prepares his safety harness before a mission at the Fort Polk, La., Joint Readiness Training Center, Sept. 22. Combat Training Centers create realistic scenarios and provide leaders a comprehensive approach to training in a joint interagency, intergovernmental and multinational environment. This decisive action training environment generates unit readiness and enhances leaders’ ability to operate in complex environments. (Sgt. William Gore, 40th PAD)
ARTA TRAINING RANGE, Djibouti (Oct. 5, 2015) U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit engage targets at night during a desert survival and tactics course. Elements of the 15th MEU trained with the 5th Overseas Combined Arms Regiment (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)
U.S. Army Europe Soldiers, assigned to 2nd Support Troop, of the 2nd Cavalry Regiment recover heavy equipment after a C-17 Globemaster, assigned to Heavy Airlift Wing in Pápa, Hungary dropped supplies near Amberg, Germany during Saber Junction 2012, Oct. 17. The 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.
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U.S. Marines and sailors and soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force participate in Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 23 to Feb. 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.
A Ukrainian Marine watches an instructor showcase a wide range of simple improvised explosive devices 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)
Soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force carry a combat rubber reconnaissance craft out of the surf during amphibious-insertion training from the Expeditionary Warfare Training Group Pacific during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, Calif., Jan. 29, 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 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 -- Ukrainian paratroopers from the 95th Separate Airborne Brigade jump from a An-26 aircraft 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. (Ukrainian Ministry of Defense photo by Lt. Col. Taras Glen)
U.S. Soldiers of Alpha Company, 3rd Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment and German soldiers of the German Army Combat Training Center (GACTC) begin exercise Letzlingen Freedom Shock with a mass formation 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)
A contractor supporting the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit uses a digital interoperability system aboard an MV-22B Osprey during Certification Exercise (CERTEX) off the coast of San Diego, April 19, 2015. The Osprey has been fitted with a system of systems that provides small unit leaders with increased situational awareness and enhanced command and control capabilities at extended ranges.
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YAVORIV, Ukraine -- Romanian soldiers from the 811th Mechanized Infantry Battalion take up defensive positions July 17 along a trench line to prepare for an opposing-force attack during training at 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. (Romanian MoD photo by Capt. Claudiu Gherman)
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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April 29, 2008, A woman and her child walk towards the triage center at the field medical clinic in Thmor Pouk, Banteay Meanchey, Kingdom of Cambodia. Royal Cambodian Armed Forces service members and 3rd Medical Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group are operating the clinic jointly. Marines and sailors of 3rd Medical Battalion are deployed in support of Cambodia Interoperability Program '08, a bilateral Medical and Dental Civil Action Program which is intended to build on the relationship between the U.S. and Cambodian governments and develop interoperability between U.S. forces and the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces. (Official USMC photograph by Cpl. Thomas Lew)
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