Multinational Military Exercises

Images showcase various soldiers from different nations participating in multinational military exercises, observing demonstrations, and engaging in training activities. The mood reflects camaraderie

A U.S. Army Jumpmaster walks through a formation of Dutch Paratrooprs waiting to board the aircrat during Exrcise Falcon Leap on Eindhoven Air Base, Eindhoven, Netherlands., Sep. 13, 2022. More than 1000 Paratroopers from all over the world, 13 different nationalities, multiple airdrops per day, and training with each other equipment for two weeks. this is NATO's largest technical airborne exercise

Distinguished visitors from various nations observe a live-fire demonstration as part of exercise Dynamic Front held at Oskbol, Denmark, March 30, 2023. Dynamic Front is a U.S. Army Europe and Africa directed, 56th Artillery Command led, multinational exercise designed to improve allied and partner nations ability to execute multi-echelon fires and test interoperability of both tactical and theater-level fire systems in a live environment.

U.S. Army Col. Stephen E. Capehart, commander of the 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division (3-4 ABCT) operationally controlled by the 1st Infantry Division (1 ID), speaks to Polish soldiers assigned to the 11th Armored Lubuska Cavalry Division after Abrams M1A2 System Enhancement Package version 3 tank demonstrations during the Abrams Logistical Summit at Drawsko Pomorskie, Poland, Oct. 27, 2022. The 3-4 ABCT is proudly working alongside 1 ID, other NATO allies and regional security partners to provide combat-credible forces to V Corps, America's forward deployed corps in Europe.

A group of Italian Paratroopers walk off the Drop Zone with their assigned parachute during Exercise Falcon Leap at Hechtselse Heide Drop Zone, Hechtel-Eksel, Belgium., Sep. 15, 2022. More than 1000 Paratroopers from all over the world, 13 different nationalities, multiple airdrops per day, and training with each other equipment for two weeks. this is NATO's largest technical airborne exercise.

U.S. Army Soldier, and Chadian soldiers interact following a tour of the 7th Army Non Commissioned officer academy during the Africa Land Forces Colloquium 2022, Grafenwoehr, Germany, Sept. 15, 2022. ALFC 22 brought African land force commanders together along with select U.S. Army and Allied and partner army leaders to address land force security challenges. ALFC22 emphasized U.S. Army institutional training.

Paratroopers assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion attend an award and promotion ceremony for fellow Paratroopers on Fort Bragg, NC, Aug. 5, 2022. Paratroopers recieved awards for work done both in Poland and in Garrison.

11th Airborne Division paratroopers pose following a wing ceremony in Baturaja, Indonesia, Aug. 3, 2022. Super Garuda Shield, a part of Operation Pathways and a longstanding annual, bilateral military exercise conducted between the U.S. military and Indonesia National Armed Forces, reinforces the U.S. commitments to our allies, and regional partners, joint readiness, and the interoperability to fight and win together.

U.S. Soldiers assigned to 1st Infantry Division Artillery meet up with Slovakian soldiers assigned to NATOs enhanced forward presence battle group to learn about Slovakian artillery systems during Exercise Swift Response at Forward Operating Site Adazi, Latvia, May 6, 2022. Swift Response 2022 is an annual multinational training exercise, which takes place in Eastern Europe, the Arctic High North, Baltics, and Balkans from May 2-20, 2022. It aims to present combat credible Army forces in Europe and Africa and enhance readiness by building airborne interoperability with Allies and Partners and the integration of joint service partnerships.

U.S. Army Soldiers from the 21st Theater Sustainment Command and foreign liaison officers from U.S. Army Europe and Africa take a group photo together after a meeting on Panzer Kaserne, Kaiserslautern, Germany, on Jan. 30, 2024. The USAREUR-AF LFOs met with 21st TSC logisticians to discuss future interoperability operations

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 48th Security Forces Squadron watch as members from their squadron depart for a deployment at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, July 6, 2022. The 48th Fighter Wing is committed to staying ready to deliver combat power when called upon by the U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa.

A U.S. Army Jumpmaster walks through a formation of Dutch Paratrooprs waiting to board the aircrat during Exrcise Falcon Leap on Eindhoven Air Base, Eindhoven, Netherlands., Sep. 13, 2022. More than 1000 Paratroopers from all over the world, 13 different nationalities, multiple airdrops per day, and training with each other equipment for two weeks. this is NATO's largest technical airborne exercise

Soldiers assigned to the 34th Armoured Cavalry Brigade stand at the position of attention during their brigades change of command ceremony; U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team (2-1 ABCT), 1st Infantry Division were in attendance. The 2-1 ABCT is among other units assigned to the 1 ID, proudly working alongside NATO allies and regional security partners to provide combat-credible forces to V Corps, Americas forward deployed corps in Europe.

Members with the United Nations Command conduct a pass and review during a ceremony hosted by Gen. Paul J. LaCamera, Commander of United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command, and U.S. Forces Korea, to welcome Gen. Kim, Seung-kyum, Republic of Koreas incoming chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff at Camp Humphreys, Republic of Korea, July 12, 2022. Gen. LaCamera reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening a robust combined defense posture and the ironclad ROK-U.S. alliance with Gen. Kim, who took the oath as the ROK militarys highest-ranking officer, July 5. Gen. Kim is the 43rd chairman since the position was established in 1954. His career has included assignments as CFC deputy commander, ROK army vice chiefs of staff, and commanding general of ROK army 3rd Corps.

Members of the African Land Forces Colloquium (ALFC) observed a simulated attack on a town held by North Macedonian Soldiers playing the OpFor during Saber Junction 22 in Hohenfels, Germany, Sep. 15, 2022. ALFC 22 brings together African Land Force Commanders from multiple nations, along with select U.S. Army and Allied and partner army leaders, to 7th Army Training Commands Grafenwoehr and Hohenfels training areas to address land force security challenges and opportunities. Saber Junction 22 is a multinational rotational exercise designed to assess the readiness of the U.S. Armys 173rd Airborne Brigade to execute unified land operations in a joint, combined environment and to promote interoperability with more than 4,500 participants from the U.S. and Allied and partner nations at the U.S. Armys Grafenwoehr and Hohenfels training areas.

Training with U.S. Army mentors from the Louisiana Army National Guard 773rd Military Police Battalion, Tennessee National Guard Military Policeman from the 251st Military Police Company perform guardmount starting their shift of detainee operations cumulative exercise Jan. 22, 2024, during Exercise Guardian Sphinx at Landforce Training Center in Drawsko Pomorskie, Poland. Enabled by U.S. Army V Corps, approximately 23 U.S. teams, and nine NATO allies, Exercise Guardian Sphinx provides vital training for all participants by demonstrating professional detention operations, legal interrogation methods, and logistical support operations to inform theater-level planning for NATO's Eastern flank.

On July 21, 2022, the 331st Training Squadron practices drill at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. The 331st TRS was in week three of Basic Military Training.

Paratroopers assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion attend an award and promotion ceremony for fellow Paratroopers on Fort Bragg, NC, Aug. 5, 2022. Paratroopers recieved awards for work done both in Poland and in Garrison.

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Shea Paske, Abrams tank system maintainer and motor sergeant, assigned to Alpha Company, 3rd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division (3-1 ABCT) operationally controlled by the 1st Infantry Division (1 ID) alongside United Kingdom Army soldiers assigned to The Royal Lancers, Prince of Whales Troop talk about the tanks speed and power capabilities during the Abrams tank orientation in Bemowo Piskie, Poland, Oct. 27, 2022. The 3-1 ABCT is among other units assigned to the 1 ID, proudly working alongside NATO allies and regional security partners to provide combat-credible forces to V Corps, America's forward deployed corps in Europe.

U.S. Army Paratroopers assigned to 173rd Airborne Brigade wait to board a Bravo Company, 2-227th General Support Aviation Battalion, 1st Air Cavalry Brigade CH-47 Chinook helicopter in Grafenwoehr, Germany, April 27, 2022. 1st Air Cavalry Brigade Chinooks executed a paradrop training exercise of over 200 Soldiers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade.

A group of U.S. Army Paratroopers stand in formation during the opening ceremony for Exercise Falcon Leap on Camp Orange Barracks, Schaarsbergen, Netherlands., Sep. 12, 2022. More than 1000 Paratroopers from all over the world, 13 different nationalities, multiple airdrops per day, and training with each other equipment for two weeks. this is NATO's largest technical airborne exercise

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Danielle Heiser, 48th Security Forces Squadron operations section chief, gives remarks at a ribbon cutting ceremony for new security forces facilities at RAF Lakenheath, England, Feb. 15, 2024. The new facilities will help enhance the 48th SFS contingency response capabilities. Air Force

Soldiers stand in formation as an AH-64 Apache helicopter flies overhead during the activation ceremony for the 11th Airborne Division at Fort Wainwright, Alaska, June 6, 2022. The soldiers traded their 25th Infantry Division patches for that of the historic 11th Airborne Division and will serve in Alaska as the Arctic Angels, specializing in operations in extreme cold weather and high-altitude mountainous terrain. (Army photo/John Pennell)

Col. Robert Ford, 90th Security Forces Group commander, salutes during a 9/11 ceremony, September, 9, 2022, at Trophy Park on F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming. During the ceremony, the national anthem was played along with taps to honor 9/11 victims.

Members from Georgia, the United Kingdom, and U.S. Special Forces receive a brief on SOF training that was completed during Noble Partner 22 at Tbilisi, Georgia, Sept. 7, 2022. The Noble Partner 22 exercise consists of 2,400 military personnel from 21 countries and is designed to enhance Georgian, regional ally, partner, and U.S. forces' readiness.

29th Combat Aviation Commander, Col. Richard Ferguson addresses down-trace units during Northern Strike 22 at Camp Grayling, Mich., August 7, 2022. The 29th CAB, from the Maryland Army National Guard, provides all domain command and control capabilities for the 1-230th Assault Helicopter Battalion from the Tennessee Army National Guard, the 1-111th General Support Aviation Battalion from the Florida Army National Guard and the Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 167 from Jacksonville, North Carolina during Northern Strike 22.

Paratroopers assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division march to Sainte-Mère-Église following the Airborne Memorial Ceremony in Normandy, France, June 6, 2022. Paratroopers come to Normandy to celebrate the triumph and victory of the 82nd Airborne Division in liberating Normandy from Nazi rule.

Military and civilian personnel working at the Javits New York Medical Station, erected at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York City, render military honors to a veteran who died of COVID19 while a patient at the medical station on April 19, 2020. Members of the Active military and the New York National Guard Military and civilians with prior service members of the military took part in the recognition as his remains were transferred.

As part of military medicine's "Pivot to Readiness", the U.S. Army Medical Command is reorganizing and re-designating its Regional Health Commands to Medical Readiness Commands. During four ceremonies the Regional Health Commands will reflag and become Medical Readiness Commands.We are building the future of Army Medicine. Medical reform and restructuring will enhance the ability to recruit, organize, train, and equip medical Soldiers and leaders capable of supporting the current and future force.

British Army Brigadier Neil Den-McKay, the 82nd Airborne Division Deputy Commanding General for Interoperability, briefs Chilean Army Commander General Javier Iturriaga and hist Ejército De Chile staff during a key leader meeting on Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Nov. 7, 2022. Both leaders work towards increasing interoperability and a deeper understanding of the capabilities of the 82nd Airborne Division.

Paratroopers of the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division don their parachutes and secure equipment prior to loading C-17 for Operation Falcon Blitz on Fort Bragg, NC, Jan. 27, 2023. Paratroopers will conduct an airborne operation in order to enhance brigade readiness and lethality.

A U.S. Army lieutenant shows Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) service members his duties in the motorpool during the Future Leaders Intensive Program at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. on Feb. 12, 2024. The JGSDF lieutenants follow Army officers into the motorpool where they learn leadership roles in the field. Army

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Members of NATO assemble behind the NATO flag during the closing ceremony for COMBINED ENDEAVOR 2001marking the end of Combined Endeavor in Lager Aulenbach, Germany. Sponsored by US European Command and hosted by Germany, the exercise is held annually to test and document the interoperability of dozens of countries and NATO. The largest communications and information systems exercise in the world, 37 countries participated this year. Subject Operation/Series: COMBINED ENDEAVOR 2001 Base: Lager Aulenbach State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU)

U.S. Air Force 51st Munitions Squadron Airmen construct 2,000-pound laser-guided bombs during the fourth quarter load crew competition on Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 12, 2023. During the competition, load crew members are evaluated on safety, speed, reliability, technical errors and use of the checklist.

With all traffic at a standstill, members of the 52nd Fighter Wing Security Forces Squadron pays tribute to the victims of the recent terrorist attack rendering a salute during the playing of "TAPS" at the front gate of Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. The attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers in New York and at the Pentagon, when hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, on the morning of 11 September 2001 will not be forgotten by American military personnel around the world. With all traffic at a standstill, members of the 52nd Fighter Wing Security Forces Squadron pays tribute to the victims of the recent terrorist attack rendering a salute during the playing of "TAPS" at the front gate of Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. The attacks on the World Trade CenterÕs Twin Towers in New York and at the Pentagon, when hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, on the morning of 11 September 2001 will not be forgotten by American military

Participants in the Excellence in Competition set up their targets at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 15, 2022. The EIC is an elementary level marksmanship challenge affording competitors the opportunity to compete with the designated weapon system. The top 10 percent of competitors earned an EIC medal that can be worn on service dress uniform.

Troopers assigned to 1-12 Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division participated in a WWII Commemoration Wreath Laying Ceremony at Drawsko Pomorskie Municiple Cemetery in Drawsko Pomorskie, Poland Sept. 1, 2022. Participating in events like these promote partnership between U.S. and Polish forces and the civilian population.

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Andrew Gainey, the 56th Artillery Command commander, along with Command Sgt. Maj. Darrell Walls, shakes hands and gives a command coin to a group of selected multinational service members as recognition of their work during Exercise Dynamic Front 24 at Polatlı Training Area, Türkiye, Feb. 19, 2024. Exercise Dynamic Front 24 is a U.S. Army Europe and Africa-directed, 56th Artillery Command-led fires-centric exercise in Germany and Türkiye. Artillery Soldiers train in a joint-combined environment, focusing on fire interoperability, command, and control between multinational units and using Artillery Systems Cooperation Activities protocol systems. Army Reserve

BELLOWS AIR FORCE STATION, Hawaii (July 18, 2022) U.S. Marines and Australian Army Soldiers board a U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion to conduct helicopter casting and amphibious operations, July 18. Twenty-six nations, 38 ships, four submarines, more than 170 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2022 is the 28th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (Royal New Zealand Air Force photo by Cpl Dillon Anderson)

French service members and U.S. Army service members render a salute to the flags of France, United Kingdom, Germany, and the United States of America, June 6, 2022, during the 78th Commemoration Ceremonie de Utah Beach, at Utah Beach, Normandie, France. On June 6, 1944, more than 150,000 troops from the Allied Forces invaded Normandy, France, from the sea and air. Approximately 4,000 Soldiers lost their lives, and the battle changed the course of World War ll.

Senior military leaders from NATO and Partner nations observe the British Armys M3 Amphibious Rig at the Sennelager Training Area, Germany, as part of the 7th Army Training Commands (7ATC) annual Conference of European Training Centers (CETC), June 14, 2022. The 7ATC-hosted CETC provides an opportunity for NATO allies and partner nations from across Europe to build relationships, discuss approaches to multinational training procedures, and ultimately improve training across the joint force in Europe.

Paratroopers assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division march to Sainte-Mère-Église following the Airborne Memorial Ceremony in Normandy, France, June 6, 2022. Paratroopers come to Normandy to celebrate the triumph and victory of the 82nd Airborne Division in liberating Normandy from Nazi rule.

U.S. Army Col. John B. Gilliam, commander of the 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division (3/1 ABCT), Command Sgt. Maj. Michael D. Hall, command sergeant major of 3/1 ABCT, operationally controlled by the 1st Infantry Division (1 ID), holster their sabers during the 3/1 ABCT Greywolf Brigade, to the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Transfer of Authority ceremony in Drawsko Pomorskie, Poland, Feb. 4, 2023. The 3/1 ABCT is among other units assigned to the 1 ID, proudly working alongside NATO allies and regional security partners to provide combat-credible forces to V Corps, America's forward deployed corps in Europe.

A team of 10 U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 214th Aviation Regiment (General Support Aviation Battalion), 12th Combat Aviation Brigade, come together for a quick photo during exercise Falcon Autumn 22 at Vredepeel, Netherlands, Nov. 5, 2022. 12 CAB is among other units assigned to V Corps, America's Forward Deployed Corps in Europe. They work alongside NATO Allies and regional security partners to provide combat-ready forces, execute joint and multinational training exercises, and retain command and control for all rotational and assigned units in the European Theater.

NATO soldiers watch as Polish Armed Forces Gen. Jaroslaw Mika, general commander, provides his remarks during the Hand Over, Take Over ceremony at Bemowo Piskie, Poland, Oct. 4, 2022. The 1st Infantry Division is proudly working alongside NATO allies and regional security partners to provide combat-credible forces to V Corps, America's forward deployed corps in Europe.

Capt. Micah Thompson, the commander of the Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 41st Field Artillery Brigade, gives a convoy brief in Grafenwoehr, Germany on July 10, 2022, before heading to the Grafenwoehr training area for a field training exercise in support of Dynamic Front 2022. DF22, led by 56th Artillery Command and U.S. Army Europe and Africa-directed exercise directed, is the premier U.S led NATO Allied and Partner integrated fires exercise in the European Theater Focusing on fires interoperability and increasing readiness, lethality and interoperability across the human, procedural, and technical domains.

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Kosovo Forces Regional Command-East Maneuver Battalion transferred authority from the 1st Battalion, 149th Infantry Regiment, 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Kentucky Army National Guard (Task Force Mountain Warrior), to the 2nd Battalion, 151st Infantry Regiment, 76th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Indiana Army National Guard (Task Force Avenger) during a ceremony on Camp Nova Selo, Kosovo, on Oct. 29, 2022. (U.S. Army photos by Staff Sgt. Anna Pongo, 111th Public Affairs Detachment, Nebraska National Guard)

Leaders from multiple nations observe live fire demonstrations during Dynamic Front 23 at Oksbol, Denmark, March 30, 2023. Exercise Dynamic Front 23 is a U.S. Army Europe and Africa directed, 56th Artillery Command led, multinational exercise designed to improve allied and partner nation's ability to execute multi-echelon fires, and test interoperability of both tactical and theater-level fires systems in a live environment.

U.S. Army Maj. James McCarthy, a joint air ground integration cell chief assigned to the 1st Infantry Division (1 ID), briefs armed forces officers from Estonia, Finland, Lithuania, Poland and Sweden during Winter Strike 22, a command post exercise held in Bolesławiec, Poland, Dec. 12, 2022. The 1 ID is working alongside NATO allies and regional security partners to provide combat-credible forces to V Corps, Americas forward deployed corps in Europe.

Members of Special Operations Command Europe prepare for static line jump training alongside German Paratroopers, and the U.S. Army 82nd, 101st Airborne Divisions and the 173rd Airborne Brigade for the 78th D-Day commemoration at Sainte-Mère-Église, France, June 5, 2022. Project Jedburgh was a joint Allied program, with the OSS Special Operations (SO) branch, the British Special Operations Executive (SOE), and the French Bureau Central de Renseignements et dAction (BCRA) and is widely considered the origins from which all modern special operations draw their lineage from.

Marines take part in a muster in the hangar bay aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71). Base: USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71)

Soldiers and Airmen of Joint Task Force-Nome standby for departure for nearby villages during Operation Merbok Response, Sept. 21, 2022. More than 130 members of the Alaska Organized Militia, which includes members of the Alaska National Guard, Alaska State Defense Force and Alaska Naval Militia, were activated following a disaster declaration issued Sept. 17 after the remnants of Typhoon Merbok caused dramatic flooding across more than 1,000 miles of Alaskan coastline. (Alaska Army National Guard photo by Pfc. Bradford Jackson)

A group of British Paratroopers stand in formation during the opening ceremony for Exercise Falcon Leap on Camp Orange Barracks, Schaarsbergen, Netherlands., Sep. 12, 2022. More than 1000 Paratroopers from all over the world, 13 different nationalities, multiple airdrops per day, and training with each other equipment for two weeks. this is NATO's largest technical airborne exercise

A group of U.S. Army Paratroopers, and European Paratroopers waits in formation to board the aircraft with their T-11 parachute during Exrcise Falcon Leap on Eindhoven Air Base, Eindhoven, Netherlands., Sep. 13, 2022. More than 1000 Paratroopers from all over the world, 13 different nationalities, multiple airdrops per day, and training with each other equipment for two weeks. this is NATO's largest technical airborne exercise

U.S. Air Force Capt. Kristy Leachman, 821st Contingency Response Squadron logistics readiness officer, Capt. Jonathon Gebo, 921st CRS director of operations, and Capt. Nicholas Brown, 821st CRS civil engineer officer, celebrate their selection to the rank of major in eastern Europe, April 28, 2022. The 621st Contingency Response Wing is highly-specialized in training and rapidly deploying personnel to quickly open airfields and establish, expand, sustain, and coordinate air mobility operations.

The 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron, Joint Base Charleston, won the 628th Mission Support Group Team of the Quarter award for the first quarter at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, May 12, 2022. Two Airmen assigned to the 628th LRS were coined for assisting with four no-notice Special Operations Command missions.

U.S. Staff Sgt. Eric Espino discusses effective clinical procedures at point of injury with Estonian medics during Exercise Hedgehog in Tartu, Estonia, May 22, 2022. Collaborative learning through Global Health Engagement activities empowers both U.S. and Estonian soldiers to fulfill core NATO tasks and promote continual resiliency within emergency medical response.

0020: U.S. Army Maj. Obach and Lt. Col. Scrivener with the 86th TD, conduct a sand table briefing prior to the start of a joint service and multinational Combat Support Training Exercise on Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, August 08, 2022. CSTX 22-02 at Fort McCoy provides Rotational Training Units an opportunity to enhance collective MOS-specific training proficiency and improve readiness while providing a variety of live and virtual integrated training environments to replicate a near-peer threat during large scale combat operations within multi-domain operations. Training units operate in an austere environment developing and executing skills in night operations, cyber operations, and emergent threats environments to increase survivability and protection skills and the essentials of field-craft.

U.S. Army engineers assigned to 911th Technical Rescue Engineer Company (TREC) train at a modular urban training site at Marine Corps Base Quantico in Quantico, Virginia, April 28, 2022. The purpose of the training is to validate platoons on supporting collective rescue tasks, enhance mission readiness postures and prepare the 911th TREC for mission essential task validation during Exercise Capital Shield 2022.

Finnish soldiers assigned to the Pori Brigade, and U.S. Soldiers assigned to the 4th Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, go over a sand table before a combined arms rehearsal at Niinisalo, Finland, July 21, 2022. The 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, and the Pori Brigade of the Finnish army began summer training in Finland to strengthen relations and help build interoperability between the two nations.

U.S. Army Gen. Daniel R. Hokanson, chief of the National Guard Bureau and Latvian Land Forces Col. Sandris Gaugers, commander of the Latvian Mechanized Infantry Brigade, review the process for the welcoming ceremony at Forward Operating Site Adazi, Latvia, June 16, 2022. Hokanson visited various nations in Europe, in order to identify opportunities to expand cooperation and to gather further information for the planning of joint activities.

Members of Parachute Group Holland, and multiple veterans of the 82nd Airborne Division, lay flowers and a wreath in honor of the Division at the 82nd Memorial in Groesbeek, Netherlands, on September 16, 2022. The 82nd Airborne Division jumped onto the nearby Drop Zone "N" on September 17, 1944, as part of Operation Market Garden during World War II.

A group of Czech Paratroopers stand in formation during the opening ceremony for Exercise Falcon Leap on Camp Orange Barracks, Schaarsbergen, Netherlands., Sep. 12, 2022. More than 1000 Paratroopers from all over the world, 13 different nationalities, multiple airdrops per day, and training with each other equipment for two weeks. this is NATO's largest technical airborne exercise

Paratroopers from the 4th Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division (Airborne) prepare to step off for a Norwegian Foot March during Exercise Swift Response 2022, May 15, 2022, Lake Altevatnet, Norway.The Norwegian Foot March is an 18.6 mile foot march completed while carrying a 25 pound rucksack. The Paratroopershad to get to the finish line in 4 hours. For those who completed the event they earned the Norwegian Foot March pin.Exercise Swift Response 2022 is an annual multinational training exercise, which takes place in Eastern Europe, the Arctic High North, Baltic and Balkans from May 2-20. The purpose of the exercise is to present combat credible Army forces in Europe and Africa, and enhance readiness by building airborne interoperability with Allies and Partners and the integration of joint service partnership.

Students from the 335th Training Squadron observe during the 81st Training Group drill down on the Levitow Training Support Facility drill pad at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Sept 16, 2022. Keesler trains more than 30,000 students each year. While in training, Airmen are given the opportunity to volunteer to learn and execute drill down routines.

U.S. Soldiers assigned to 173rd Airborne Brigade compete in a best squad ruck march during Bayonet Week at Grafenwoehr, Germany, June 28, 2023. Bayonet Week is a series of competitive events within the 173rd Airborne Brigade that inspire all Sky Soldiers to honor their heritage during the last week of June. These events take place in both Germany and Italy and consist of tournament-style competitions that test strength, endurance, speed, knowledge and indomitable spirit as individuals and teams.

U.S. Army Maj. Todd Castles, executive officer of the 101st Airborne Division Sustainment Brigade, stands at parade rest at the helm of the unit during a ceremonial uncasing of their flag, streamers and colors following the units arrival to the Grafenwöhr Training Area in Grafenwöhr, Germany, Oct. 6, 2022. After many years, the 101st Airborne Division once again joins the 1st Infantry Division in Europe to work alongside other NATO allies and regional security partners to provide combat-credible forces to V Corps, America's forward deployed corps.

U.S. Army Paratroopers assigned to the 307th Airborne Engineer Battalion render respect to the colors during the playing of the National Anthem at a Change of Command Ceremony on Grafenwoehr, Germany, May 22, 2022. Lt. Col. Kwame O. Boateng relinquishes command of the 307th Airborne Engineer Battalion to Lt. Col. Damon M. Torres.

From left, Polish soldiers assigned to Drawsko Pomorskie Training Area (DPTA) gather for a retirement ceremony along with Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 34th Armored Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division at Bucierz Tactical Assault Course Training Area, Poland, Jan. 25, 2022. The ceremony honored Col. Marek Gmurski who served as the commander of DPTA since 2010 and focused heavily on interoperability between Polish Armed Forces and other NATO forces including U.S. Troops in support of NATO operations. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Tara Fajardo Arteaga)

An Ohio National Guard delegation is escorted by members of the Hungarian Defence Forces during an infantry brigade presentation and showcase event June 9, 2022, in Tata, Hungary. The ONG delegation got the opportunity to see and learn about various HDF tactical vehicles.

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. William Washer, 100th Security Forces Squadron section chief of installation security, briefs Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass on the unique situation of the walking gate leading to the Child Development Center during a visit to Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, Sept. 28, 2022. During her visit, Bass toured facilities, recognized outstanding performers and addressed Team Mildenhall during an all-call.

HOHENFELS, Germany - Soldiers with the Army of Northern Macedonia pose during Saber Junction 22. Saber Junction 22 is a multinational rotational exercise designed to assess the readiness of the U.S. Army's 173d Airborne Brigade to execute unified land operations in a joint, combined environment and to promote interoperability with more than 4,500 participants from the U.S. and Allied and partner nations at the U.S. Army's Grafenwoehr and Hohenfels training areas from August 29 to September 20, 2022. U.S. Army Reserve Photo by SSG Jeff Daniel

Lt. Col. Jodie Kunkel, 82nd Brigade Engineer Battalion (82nd BEB), 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team (2-1 ABCT), 1st Infantry Division (1 ID) commander observes as Gen. Jaroslaw Mika, the general commander of the Branches of the Armed Forces in Poland and his colleagues cut a ribbon during a gym opening ceremony, Jan. 20, 2023, Zagan, Poland. The 82nd BEB, 2-1 ABCT, 1 ID is among other units assigned to the 1 ID, proudly working alongside NATO allies and regional security partners to provide combat-credible forces to V Corps, America's forward deployed corps in Europe.

221007-N-UB993-1032SAN DIEGO (Oct. 7, 2022) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy James Honea listens to a Sailor ask a question during an all-hands call at the Naval Base Point Loma, Oct. 7, 2022. Honea conducted his second fleet visit to answer questions and discuss his priorities of warfighting competency, professional and character development, and quality of life.

Today the 10th Mountain Division honored the Soldiers from Task Force 2-14 by participating in the Mogadishu Mile. The original mile was a route taken by Soldiers from a Blackhawk helicopter crash site to a rally point held by the 10th MTN DIV on National Street during the Battle of Mogadishu on October 4, 1993.

Today the 10th Mountain Division honored the Soldiers from Task Force 2-14 by participating in the Mogadishu Mile. The original mile was a route taken by Soldiers from a Blackhawk helicopter crash site to a rally point held by the 10th MTN DIV on National Street during the Battle of Mogadishu on October 4, 1993.

The 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, held a Change of Command Ceremony at Sexton Field, on Fort Drum, N.Y., June 23, 2022.The outgoing commander, Col. Damon K. Harris, relinquished command of the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division to the incoming commander, Col. Scott D. Wence.

Dave Herman, 423rd Civil Engineer Squadron assistant chief of fire prevention, reads the account of a firefighter who lost his life during the 9/11 attack, during the 9/11 remembrance ceremony at RAF Alconbury, England, Sept. 9, 2022. Sept. 11, 2022, marks the 21st Anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on America. This commemoration provides the opportunity to honor those who lost their lives during the attacks, remember those who responded to the attacks, and tell our story of the resilience and fortitude of our nations military.

A group of Polish Paratroopers stand in formation during the opening ceremony for Exercise Falcon Leap on Camp Orange Barracks, Schaarsbergen, Netherlands., Sep. 12, 2022. More than 1000 Paratroopers from all over the world, 13 different nationalities, multiple airdrops per day, and training with each other equipment for two weeks. this is NATO's largest technical airborne exercise

Soldiers listen to Keith Nightingale speak about the Battle of Normandy while overlooking Omaha Beach in Normandy, France, June 1, 2022. During D-Day, 1944, United States service members stormed Omaha Beach, June 6, 1944 as part of Operation Overlord, the code name for the battle of Normandy, an operation that launched the successful invasion of German-occupied areas in Western Europe during World War II.

U.S. Army Lt. Col. Keith Brown Jr., Commander of the Regimental Support Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, salutes during the Regimental Support Squadron change of command ceremony at Rose Barracks, Germany, July 7, 2022. Lt. Col. Christopher Richardson relinquished command of the squadron to Lt. Col. Keith Brown Jr.

U.S. Army Spur candidates assigned to the 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, start a two-mile run during a Spur Ride event at Drawsko Pomorskie Training Area, Poland, June 25, 2022. A Spur Ride is generally an event held over multiple days during which a Trooper must pass a series of physical and mental tests relevant to the Cavalry.

220922-N-N3764-0050 ST. GEORGES, Grenada - (Sept. 22, 2022) - Master-At-Arms 2nd Class Nathan Day, left, a Grenadian police officer, and Gunners Mate 3rd Class Levon Kandatyan, train in room clearing techniques aboard the Spearhead-class expeditionary fast transport vessel USNS Burlington (T-EPF-10), while the ship is in St. Georges, Grenada, for a port visit, Sept. 22, 2022. Burlington is deployed to the U.S. 4th Fleet area of operations to support expeditionary maintenance to deployed littoral combat ships operating in the region and conduct theater security cooperation engagements to maintain access, enhance interoperability and build enduring partnerships in the Caribbean, Central and South America.

Col. Stephen Capehart, commander of the 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division and Command Sgt. Maj. Kenneth Chaney the senior enlisted advisor assigned to 3/4th ABCT uncase the 3/4th ABCT colors during a transfere of authority ceremony between the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division and 3/4th ABCT, Zagan, Poland, June 23, 2022. The 3/4th ABCT is among other units assigned to V Corps, Americas forward deployed corps in Europe that works alongside NATO allies and regional security partners to provide combat-credible forces.

U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Bass, outgoing command sergeant major assigned to 588th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, stands in front of a formation during a change of responsibility ceremony at Żagań, Poland, Sept. 12, 2022. The 3/4th ABCT is among other units assigned to the 1st Infantry Division, proudly working alongside NATO allies and regional security partners to provide combat-credible forces to V Corps, Americas forward-deployed corps in Europe.

A group of Dutch Paratroopers stand in formation during the opening ceremony for Exercise Falcon Leap on Camp Orange Barracks, Schaarsbergen, Netherlands., Sep. 12, 2022. More than 1000 Paratroopers from all over the world, 13 different nationalities, multiple airdrops per day, and training with each other equipment for two weeks. this is NATO's largest technical airborne exercise

U.S. Soldiers assigned to 1st Battalion, 68th Armor Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, pose with reenactors following a community event in honor of the 78th anniversary of the Battle of Monte Cassino at Swierczyna, Poland, May 21, 2022. The 3/4th ABCT is among other units assigned to V Corps, Americas forward deployed corps in Europe that works alongside NATO allies and regional security partners to provide combat-credible forces.

A group of U.S. Army Paratroopers, assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division, waits to board the aircraft with their T-11 parachute during Exrcise Falcon Leap on Eindhoven Air Base, Eindhoven, Netherlands., Sep. 13, 2022. More than 1000 Paratroopers from all over the world, 13 different nationalities, multiple airdrops per day, and training with each other equipment for two weeks. this is NATO's largest technical airborne exercise

Lt. Col. Russell Lemler, battalion commander, and Command Sgt. Maj. John Folger, senior enlisted advisor, both assigned to 2nd Battalion, 15th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, took the opportunity to recognize and reward a few outstanding Soldiers during a mass award presentation at the battalion compound on Jan. 27, 2023. The brigade command team, Col. Scott D. Wence, brigade commander, and Command Sgt. Maj. Christopher Donaldson, assisted in the award presentation.

West Point, N.Y. - Danish cadets from the Royal Danish Military Academy in Denmark sprint with a medical litter containing two five-gallon water containers at the Humvee event during the 53rd annual Sandhurst competition at the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, N.Y., on April 29, 2022.

Polish army officers salute Polish troops and U.S. Soldiers assigned to 64th Brigade Support Battalion, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, before the start of the Polish Oath Keeping ceremony at Zielona Góra, Poland, July 30, 2022. The 3/4 ABCT is among other units assigned to the 1st Infantry Division, proudly working alongside NATO allies and regional security partners to provide combat-credible forces to V Corps, America's forward-deployed corps in Europe.

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Jeffery R. Kenney, commanding officer for 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, meets with French Foreign Legionnaire Lt. Col. Sebastien Guillot, executive officer for 2nd Regiment at Nimes, France, May, 25, 2022. This was part of a bilateral training event with the French Foreign Legion that challenged the forces with physical and tactical training, as well as provided the opportunity to exchange knowledge and strengthen bonds.

U.S. Soldiers assigned to the 1st Battalion, 66th Armor Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, conduct an M4 weapon qualification held at Pabrade, Lithuania, July 13, 2022. The 3/4 ABCT, and Finish and British army units trained in Finland to further strengthen the relations and interoperability between the nations.

U.S. Army Col. Patrick Schuck, commander, 12th Combat Aviation Brigade, addresses the Soldiers assigned to the 1-3rd Attack Battalion at Lielvarde Air Base, Latvia, April 14, 2022. The Soldiers hosted an organizational day to facilitate team-building activities. 12 CAB is among other units assigned to V Corps, America's Forward Deployed Corps in Europe that works alongside NATO Allies and regional security partners to provide combat-ready forces, execute joint and multinational training exercises, and retains command and control for all rotational and assigned units in the European Theater.

Marines from 3rd Battalion, 14th Marines don their packs and prepare for in-processing after landing arriving in Agadir, Morocco, April 7 to support Exercise African Lion 2012. These Marines are responsible for overseeing the field training portion of the exercise. AL-12 is a U.S. African Command-sponsored, Marine Forces Africa-led exercise involving various types of training including command post, live-fire and maneuvering, peace support operations, an intelligence capacity building seminar, aerial refueling/low-level flight raining, as well as medical and dental assistance projects. AL-12 will promote multi-national cooperation and mutual understanding of each nationÄôs military tactics and procedures.

A group of Greek Paratroopers stand in formation during the opening ceremony for Exercise Falcon Leap on Camp Orange Barracks, Schaarsbergen, Netherlands., Sep. 12, 2022. More than 1000 Paratroopers from all over the world, 13 different nationalities, multiple airdrops per day, and training with each other equipment for two weeks. this is NATO's largest technical airborne exercise

U.S. Army Garrison Benelux Soldiers and noncommissioned officers perform the ruck march bout of the unit Best Warrior Competition, on Chièvres Air Base, Belgium, Feb. 28, 2023.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Josten Lacey, 423d Security Forces Squadron non-commissioned officer in charge of training, U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Christian Navarro-Salazar, 423d SFS section chief of training, and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Walker Gladden, 423d SFS Charlie flight lead, discuss the day-to-day job responsibilities of a Defender with local U.K. students at RAF Alconbury, England, July 19, 2022. The 423d SFS invited the students from Huntingdons St. Peters school to the base as part of a program that mentors at-risk youth to make sound life choices.

U.S. Army Paratroopers assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division are joined by school children from the Netherlands and Germany to pay honors to the 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment at the Liberation Monument in Beek, Netherlands, on September 16, 2022. The 82nd Airborne Division jumped onto the nearby Drop Zone "N" on September 17, 1944, as part of Operation Market Garden during World War II.

Community partners gather to observe members of joint service components provide dental, medical, optometry, physical and mental health, nutrition and pharmaceutical services during a medical mission centered between Meigs, Hamilton and Rhea counties in support of Birchwood Cares, Innovative Readiness Training at the Birchwood Community Center and Rhea County Middle School, Tenn., June 9, 2022. Birchwood Cares, Innovative Readiness Training is a Department of Defense sponsored training event that links community partners with joint force partners to provide medical care for surrounding communities while simultaneously providing hands-on training to joint members.

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