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160607-N-PF515-004 BERGA, Sweden (June 7, 2016) Aerographer’s Mate 3rd Class Josue John-Paul, left, and Machinist’s Mate Fireman Michael Hutchison attached to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group Two and Commander, Task Group 68’s Expeditionary Mine Countermeasures Company, strap down a MK 18 Mod 2 Kingfish, an unmanned underwater vehicle, during BALTOPS 2016, June 7. BALTOPS is an annual recurring multinational exercise designed to improve interoperability, enhance flexibility, and demonstrate the resolve of allied and partner nations to defend the Baltic region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class America A. Henry/ Released)
A C-17 Globemaster, assigned to Heavy Airlift Wing in Pápa, Hungary drops a palette of heavy supplies near Amberg, Germany during Saber Junction 2012, Oct. 17. The U.S. Army Europe's exercise Saber Junction 2012 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 Visual Information Specialist Markus Rauchenberger/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.
(U.S. Army Europe photo by Visual Information Specialist Markus Rauchenberger/released)
Paratroopers assigned to the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division and the British 16 Air Assault Brigade conduct mock door drills at Green Ramp on Pope Army Airfield, N.C., March 17, 2015. The jump certified the British paratroopers to conduct a joint forcible entry operation for the Combined Joint Operational Access Exercise led by 2nd BCT in April. The CJOAX represents a major milestone in the division’s interoperability program, which seeks to create a seamless integration of a U.K. brigade into the division and build operational compatibilities for a multinational crisis response options. (82nd Airborne Division photo by Sgt. Eliverto V. Larios/Released)
U.S. Air Force Maj. Brian Boeding, an A-10C pilot assigned to 104th Fighter Squadron, Maryland Air National Guard prepares to take off for a training mission before the start of Saber Strike at Amari Air Base, Estonia on June 2, 2013. Saber Strike 2013 is a multinational exercise involving approximately 2,000 personnel from 14 countries and is designed to improve NATO interoperability and strengthen the relationships between military forces of the U.S., Estonia and other participating nations. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Hughes)
Troopers assigned to 2nd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, along with Romanian soldiers assigned to the Romanian Land Forces and British soldiers assigned to the Coldstream Guards, participate in the opening ceremony for Wind Spring 2015 at Smardan Training Area, Romania, Apr. 16, 2015. The Wind Spring 2015 exercise is aimed at maintaining and increasing interoperability between NATO Allies. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. William A. Tanner/released)
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CLARK FIELD, Philippines – Explosive ordnance technicians with the Philippine Air Force utilize pieces of equipment from the Marine Corps hook and line system to lift an ammunition can from the ground at Clark Field, Philippines, April 10. Filipino and U.S. Marine Corps EOD technicians trained together during exercise Balikatan 2013, an annual bilateral exercise in its 29th iteration that is aimed at ensuring interoperability of the Philippine and U.S. militaries during planning, contingency and humanitarian assistance operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Kasey Peacock/Released)
Members of the German and International media visit U.S. Army soldiers, assigned to Headquarters Troop, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, Monday, 15 October, 2012, to video, photograph and interview U.S. and multinational Soldiers during USAREUR's Saber Junction 2012 exercise. The 2 CR Soldiers were in the process of moving their headquarters south towards Hohenfels and were setting up communications outside the Bavarian town of Kleinoberpfalz. HQ Troop, 2 CR, based in Vilseck, Germany, is commanded by Col. Keith Barclay.
The U.S. Army in Europe's exercise Saber Junction trains U.S. personnel and more than 1800 multinational partners from 18 European nations, ensuring interoperability between forces and an agile, ready coalition force. (U.S. Army Photo by Michael Beaton/Released).
170808-N-KB401-291 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 8, 2017) From left to right, the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75), Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea (CG 58), Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), Royal Norwegian Navy frigate Helge Ingstad (F 313), Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth (R08), Royal Navy Duke-class frigate Westminster (F 237), and Royal Navy Duke-class frigate HMS Iron Duke (F 234) 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)
A U.S. Air. Force Airman coordinates radio transmissions during Saber Junction 2012 at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Oct. 13. The U.S. Army Europe's exercise Saber Junction trains U.S. personnel and more than 1800 multinational partners from 18 European nations, ensuring interoperability between forces, and an agile, ready coalition force. (U.S. Army Photo by Visual Information Specialist Gertrud Zach/Released
An Humvee sits in an observation area as U.S. Marines and soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force fire 120mm mortars during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 6, 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 Sgt. Jamean R. Berry/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)
Soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force fast rope from a CH-46E Sea Knight while conducting fast-rope training with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 5, 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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170805-N-KB401-467 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 5, 2017) Two F/A-18F Super Hornets, attached to the "Blacklions" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213, launch from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) as it sails through the Atlantic Ocean during exercise Saxon Warrior 2017, Aug. 5. 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)
A Slovenian soldier of 3rd Company, 10th Regiment carries ammunition for a machine gun during a situational training exercise lane at Exercise Allied Spirit IV at the 7th Army Joint Multinational Training Command's Hohenfels Training Area, Germany, Jan. 21, 2016. Exercise Allied Spirit includes more than 2,200 participants from six NATO nations, and exercises tactical interoperability and tests secure communications within Alliance members and partner nations. (U.S. Army photo by Visual Information Specialist Markus Rauchenberger/released)
A Ukrainian soldier stands guard during a field training exercise at Rapid Trident 2012 in Yavoriv, Ukraine, July 17. 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 U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Brooks Fletcher, U.S. Army Europe Public Affairs)
Leadership from 4th Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, held a static display for people from Gyor, Hungary that showcased their M1126 Stryker Combat Vehicles alongside Hungarian military vehicles during 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. 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)
Battle Group Poland U.S. Soldiers practice a variety of combat casualty care tasks such as how to control bleeding, treat fractures and evacuate casualties using various buddy-carrying and litter techniques near the Bemowo Piskie Training Area during Saber Strike 17 June 9, 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 Charles Rosemond, Training Support Team Orzysz)
A soldier from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force performs a weasel-walk 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)
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force climb a caving ladder during maritime interoperability training off the coast of Santa Barbara, Calif., Jan. 15, 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 1st Lt. Allison Burgos/Released)
Slovenia Army’s Cpl. Anze Komac writes notes for close air support fire during Exercise Allied Spirit at 7th Army Joint Multinational Training Command’s Hohenfels Training Area, Germany, Jan. 25, 2016. Exercise Allied Spirit includes more than 2,400 participants from seven NATO nations, and exercises tactical interoperability and tests secure communications within Alliance members and partner nations. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Eddie Siguenza/Not Reviewed)
DARWIN, NT. Australia (May 14, 2019) - U.S. Marines and Australian Army Soldiers conduct an aviation delivered ground refueling (ADGR) during Marine Rotational Force — Darwin at RAAF Base Darwin, Darwin, Australia, May 14, 2019. The training consisted of Australian Army soldiers refueling a U.S. Marine MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft from a Royal Australian Air Force C-130J Hercules aircraft on a simulated austere flight line. The ADGR training allows MRF-D Marines to increase interoperability with their Australian Defence Force counterparts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kaleb Martin) 190514-M-IG936-0071
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An MV-22B Osprey aircraft takes off at sunset May 13, 2014 at Basa, Philippines with Philippine and U.S. Service members to practice various parachuting techniques during Balikatan 2014. Balikatan is an annual training exercise that strengthens the interoperability between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military in their commitment to regional security and stability, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Abbey M. Perria/Released)
Children of Zambian military personnel gather at the Zambian Army Headquarters, Aug. 7, 2013, in Lusaka, Zambia to view an opening ceremony to begin the Africa Endeavor 2013 exercise. Africa Endeavor is Africa Command's annual 10-day communications exercise, focusing on interoperability and information sharing among African partners. The first Africa Endeavor was held in 2006 in South Africa; past exercises have taken place in Nigeria, Gabon, Ghana, The Gambia and Cameroon. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Bethany Fehringer/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.
(U.S. Army Europe photo by Visual Information Specialist Markus Rauchenberger/released)
A U.S. Soldier conducts a briefing to Hon. Raimonds Bergmanis, Latvian Minister of Defense, left; U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges, Commanding General, U.S. Army Europe, second from left; and members of the Latvian delegation during Exercise Allied Spirit VI at 7th Army Training Command’s Hohenfels Training Area, Germany, March 17, 2017. Exercise Allied Spirit includes about 2,770 participants from 12 NATO and Partner for Peace nations, and exercises tactical interoperability and tests secure communications within Alliance members and partner nations. (U.S. Army photo by Visual Information Specialist Gerhard Seuffert)
A soldier from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force conducts a radio check with 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 5, 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)
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Maj. Gen. Salim Mustafa Kijuu, commander of Land Forces, Tanzania People’s Defence Force, signs a guestbook while sitting at the George S. Patton's desk at the 7th U.S. Army Noncommissioned Officer Academy during a visit at the 7th Army Joint Multinational Training Command's Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, July 9. Kijuu took part in a Command Sponsored Visit coordinated by U.S. Army Africa on behalf of the U.S. Army. CSVs bring together senior land force commanders from nations around the world to discuss mutual security concerns and to increase interoperability. USARAF hosted the annual Gender Mainstreaming Seminar in Tanzania in May of this year and will conduct the African Land Forces Summit and the Eastern Accord 16 exercise in Tanzania next year. These visits help build partnerships over time and across echelons, the key concept behind USARAF's African Horizons strategy.
(U.S. Army Africa photo Markus Rauchenberger)
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Infantrymen of the 3rd Battalion, 69th Armored Regiment, 1st Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division reach their destination in M1A2 System Enhancement Package Version 2 vehicles, on Tapa Army Base, Nov. 11, and take stock of their surroundings before preparing to make camp. The infantrymen were on their way to the field for nine days to conduct joint training exercises with Estonian soldiers, as well as showcase their skills and allow Estonian officers and non-commissioned officers to experience firing a M1A2 SEP V2. These activities are 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 Caitlyn Byrne, 10th Press Camp Headquarters)
(From left) Maj. Gen. Darryl A. Williams, commander, U.S. Army Africa, Maj. Gen. Salim Mustafa Kijuu, commander of Land Force, Tanzania People’s Defence Force, and Brig. Gen. Zoma Kongo, director of Operations, TPDF, receive a briefing from Antonio Reyes, chief, Operations Division, Training Support Activity Europe, during a visit at the 7th Army Joint Multinational Training Command's Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, July 9. The even was part of a Command Sponsored Visit coordinated by USARAF on behalf of the U.S. Army. CSVs bring together senior land force commanders from nations around the world to discuss mutual security concerns and to increase interoperability. USARAF hosted the annual Gender Mainstreaming Seminar in Tanzania in May of this year and will conduct the African Land Forces Summit and the Eastern Accord 16 exercise in Tanzania next year. These visits help build partnerships over time and across echelons, the key concept behind USARAF's African Horizons strategy. .
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Troopers (right,) assigned to 2nd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, speak with a British soldier (left,) assigned to the Coldstream Guards, after both units, along with Romanian soldiers assigned to the Romanian Land Forces, participated in the opening ceremony for Wind Spring 2015 at Smardan Training Area, Romania, Apr. 16, 2015. The Wind Spring 2015 exercise is aimed at maintaining and increasing interoperability between NATO Allies. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. William A. Tanner/released)
Service members from 16 nations stand in formation during the Rapid Trident 2012 opening ceremony held at the International Peacekeeping and Security Center in Yavoriv, Ukraine, July 16. Rapid Trident supports interoperability among Ukraine, the United States, NATO and Partnership for Peace member nations. Approximately 1,400 personnel from 16 different nations are participating in the exercise which will consist of multi-national academic course and situational and field training exercises. (Photo by U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Brooks Fletcher, U.S. Army Europe Public Affairs)
A paratrooper assigned to the British 16 Air Assault Brigade receives his T-11 parachute for an airborne operation at Holland Drop Zone on Fort Bragg, N.C., March 17, 2015. The jump certified the British paratroopers to conduct a joint forcible entry operation for the Combined Joint Operational Access Exercise led by 2nd BCT in April. The CJOAX represents a major milestone in the Division’s interoperability program which seeks to create a seamless integration of a U.K. brigade into the Division and build operational compatibilities for multinational crisis response options. (82nd Airborne Division photo by Staff Sgt. Jason Hull/Released)
U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges, right, Commanding General of U.S. Army Europe and German Army Maj. Gen. Carsten Breuer, left, talk to a Lithuanian soldier during Exercise Allied Spirit VII at the 7th Army Training Command’s Hohenfels Training Area, Germany, Nov. 14, 2017. Approximately 4,050 service members from 13 nations are participating in the exercise from Oct. 30 to Nov. 22, 2017. Allied Spirit is a U.S. Army Europe-directed, 7ATC-conducted multinational exercise series designed to develop and enhance NATO and key partner’s interoperability and readiness. (U.S. Army photo by Markus Rauchenberger)
A Trooper assigned to 2nd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, smiles as he watches a Romanian soldier assigned to the Romanian Land Forces, try out an M320 Grenade launcher along with other weapons belonging to the unit are placed on display after both units, along with British soldiers assigned to the Coldstream Guards, participated in the opening ceremony for Wind Spring 2015 at Smardan Training Area, Romania, Apr. 16, 2015. The Wind Spring 2015 exercise is aimed at maintaining and increasing interoperability between NATO Allies. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. William A. Tanner/released)
Service members from 16 nations stand in formation during the Rapid Trident 2012 opening ceremony held at the International Peacekeeping and Security Center in Yavoriv, Ukraine, July 16. Rapid Trident supports interoperability among Ukraine, the United States, NATO and Partnership for Peace member nations. Approximately 1,400 personnel from 16 different nations are participating in the exercise which will consist of multi-national academic course and situational and field training exercises. (Photo by U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Brooks Fletcher, U.S. Army Europe Public Affairs)
U.S. Marines with 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company eat lunch with soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 3, 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)
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A Romanian soldier(right,) assigned to the Romanian Land Forces, shows a Trooper (left,) assigned to 2nd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, one of the rocket propelled grenade launchers his unit uses to train with after both units, along with British soldiers assigned to the Coldstream Guards, participated in the opening ceremony for Wind Spring 2015 at Smardan Training Area, Romania, Apr. 16, 2015. The Wind Spring 2015 exercise is aimed at maintaining and increasing interoperability between NATO Allies. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. William A. Tanner/released)
170808-N-OX430-008 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 8, 2017) The Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth (R08) transits alongside the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) 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 3rd Class Daniel Gaither/Released)
Observers from the U.S. and Serbian Army watch as Serbian troops prepare to conduct a squad engagment exercise during Rapid Trident 2012 in Yavoriv, Ukraine, July 17. Rapid Trident supports interoperability among Ukraine, the United States, NATO and Partnership for Peace member nations. Approximately 1,400 personnel from 16 different nations are participating in the exercise which will consist of multi-national academic course and situational and field training exercises. (Photo by U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Brooks Fletcher, U.S. Army Europe Public Affairs)
U.S. Marines from Echo Battery, 2nd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, fire an M120 120mm Mortar System 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 Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, to promote military interoperability and hone individual and small-unit skills through challenging, complex and realistic training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jamean R. Berry/Released)
U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges, left, Commanding General of U.S. Army Europe, shakes hands with a German soldier during Exercise Allied Spirit VII at the 7th Army Training Command’s Hohenfels Training Area, Germany, Nov. 14, 2017. Approximately 4,050 service members from 13 nations are participating in the exercise from Oct. 30 to Nov. 22, 2017. Allied Spirit is a U.S. Army Europe-directed, 7ATC-conducted multinational exercise series designed to develop and enhance NATO and key partner’s interoperability and readiness. (U.S. Army photo by Markus Rauchenberger)
A U.S. Marine with 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, trains with soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 8, 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)
Soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force give gifts to U.S. Marines with 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 3, 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)
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British soldiers assigned to the Coldstream Guards, take a look at a Stryker Combat Vehicle belonging to 2nd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, after both units, along with Romanian soldiers assigned to the Romanian Land Forces, participated in the opening ceremony for Wind Spring 2015 at Smardan Training Area, Romania, Apr. 16, 2015. The Wind Spring 2015 exercise is aimed at maintaining and increasing interoperability between NATO Allies. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. William A. Tanner/released)
Military forces from the U.S., U.K., Lithuania and Poland conduct a convoy movement from Poland to Lithuania to continue the next portion of Saber Strike 2017 near Rukla, Lithuania, June 18, 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)
U.S. Marines with the Force Reconnaissance Detachment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, post security during interoperability training aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 15, 2014. These Marines are training as part of the MEUâs Maritime Raid Force.
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A Ukrainian soldier stands guard during a field training exercise at Rapid Trident 2012 in Yavoriv, Ukraine, July 17. 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 U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Brooks Fletcher, U.S. Army Europe Public Affairs)
A U.S. Army Soldier talks with a Ukrainian soldier during an exhibition held by the Ukrainian land forces at the International Peacekeeping and Security Center in Yavoriv, Ukraine, July 15. 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. Vladimir Skorostetskiy, Ukrainian Army Public Affairs)
Ambassador Phillip Carter, III deputy to the commander for civil-military engagement, addresses Maj. Gen. Salim Mustafa Kijuu, land force commander of the Tanzanian People's Defence Force, and Brig. Gen Zoma Mathik Kongo, director of
operations for the TPDF during a Command Sponsored Visit coordinated by U.S. Army Africa on behalf of the U.S. Army. Command Sponsored Visits bring together senior land force commanders from nations around the world to discuss mutual security concerns and to increase interoperability. USARAF hosted the annual Gender Mainstreaming Seminar in Tanzania in May of this year and will conduct the African Land Forces Summit and the Eastern Accord 16 exercise in Tanzania next year. These visits help build partnerships over time and across echelons, the key concept behind USARAF's African Horizons strategy. (U.S. Army Africa photo)
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