Special Forces and Joint Exercises

Visuals of United States Army Soldiers participating in joint military exercises with international partners, focusing on collaboration and training.

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. Army Soldiers assigned to the 19th Special Forces Group (Airborne), Utah National Guard, participate in a wing exchange ceremony after jumping with Moroccan and Tunisian Special Operations in a friendship airborne operation in African Lion 22, June 27, 2022. African Lion 22 is U.S. Africa Command's largest, premier, joint, combined annual exercise hosted by Morocco, Ghana, Senegal, and Tunisia, June 6 - 30. More than 7,500 participants from 28 nations and NATO train together with a focus on enhancing readiness for U.S. and partner-nation forces. AL22 is a joint all-domain, multi-component, and multinational exercise, employing a full array of mission capabilities with the goal to strengthen interoperadurbility among participants and set the theater for strategic access.

U.S. Soldiers assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 70th Armor Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division supporting the 4th Infantry Division, alongside Polish soldiers assigned to the 14th Artillery Battalion, 21st Brigade, 18th Mechanized Division participate in a live fire demonstration and static display for the Minister of National Defense of the Republic of Poland, Mariusz Blaszczak at Nowa Deba, Poland, April 12, 2023. The 4th Infantry Division's mission in Europe is to engage in multinational training and exercises across the continent in order to build readiness, increase our operability, and reinforce our steadfast and loyal commitment to our Allies and partners, which make up an integral part of the Ivy Team.

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

Gen. James C. McConville, Army Chief of Staff, congratulates Maj. Gen. Brian Eifler, 11th Airborne Division commanding general, during the divisions activation ceremony June 6, 2022, at Ladd Army Airfield on Fort Wainwright, Alaska. Soldiers from the 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team traded their 25th Infantry Division shoulder patch for that of the historic 11th Airborne Division and will serve in Alaska as the 1st Brigade Combat Team of the Arctic Angels, specializing in operations in extreme cold weather and high-altitude mountainous terrain. (Army photo/John Pennell)

020416-F-3715H-002. Base: Incirlik Air Base, Adana Country: Turkey (TUR) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE

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 Lt. Gen. John Kolasheski, commanding general of V Corps, gives a speech during the opening ceremony of the Abrams Tank Training Academy at Biedrusko, Poland, Aug. 10, 2022. The Abrams Tank Training Academy was established to teach Polish tank crewmen on operations, tactics and maintenance of the M1 Abrams tanks, bringing the U.S. and Poland closer as allies.

U.S. Soldiers assigned to Ares Company, 1st Battalion, 66th Armored Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade, 4th Infantry Division (3-4 ABCT) stand alongside other nations during the closing ceremony of Exercise Iron Wolf 22 at Pabradė Training Area, Lithuania, Oct. 28, 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.

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.

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.

Col. Julie Gaulin, 374th Airlift Wing vice commander, salutes during the 374th AW change of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 23, 2022. The change of command ceremony formally transferred command of the 374th AW from Col. Andrew Campbell, 374th AW outgoing commander, to Col. Andrew Roddan.

U.S. Army Col. Daniel Miller, center, outgoing commander of 41st Field Artillery Brigade stands in formation during a Change of Command ceremony at the 7th Army Training Command's Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, Aug. 3, 2022. Col. Daniel Miller relinquished command to Col. Wilbur Hsu.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Katelynn Hagadorn, assigned to the 36th Mission Support Group, delivers remarks during an opening memorial ceremony for National Police Week May 16, 2022, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. National Police Week offers honor, remembrance and peer support while allowing law enforcement survivors and citizens to gather and pay homage to those who gave their life in the line of duty.

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

Soldiers from the Polish Land Forces, Royal Danish Army, and U.S. Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 68th Armor Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, observe the area of operations during a multinational live-fire exercise at Mielno Range, Poland, May 27, 2022. Defender Europe 22 is a series of U.S. Army Europe and Africa multinational training exercises in Eastern Europe. The exercise demonstrates U.S. Army Europe and Africas ability to conduct large-scale ground combat operations across multiple theaters supporting NATO.

Army Gen. Daniel Hokanson, chief, National Guard Bureau, talks with multinational troops supporting a NATO mission, Ādaži Military Base, Latvia, June 16, 2022.

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.

The 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) color guard presents the colors during the official ceremony of the 78th year commemoration of Operation Market Garden at Sint-Oedenrode, Netherlands, Sept. 18, 2022. As the Soldiers of the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) commemorate Market Garden 78, the 101st will continue to remain committed to collective defense and cooperative security alongside European allies and partners.

The 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) color guard presents the colors during the official ceremony of the 78th year commemoration of Operation Market Garden at Sint-Oedenrode, Netherlands, Sept. 18, 2022. As the Soldiers of the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) commemorate Market Garden 78, the 101st will continue to remain committed to collective defense and cooperative security alongside European allies and partners.

U.S. Army Command. Sgt. Maj. Raymond S. Harris, command sergeant major of V Corps, addresses the Soldiers assigned to 1-3rd Attack Battalion, 12th Combat Aviation Brigade during a visit at Lielvarde Air Base, Latvia, on April 7, 2022. 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.

U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to Bravo Troop, 3rd Squadron, 6th Cavalry Regiment, Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Armored Division (3-6 CAV) participate in the passing of colors during a change of command ceremony at Lielvārde, Latvia, Oct. 10, 2022. The 3-6 CAV 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.

Royal Air Force Chief Warrant Officer Sara Catterall NATO Allied Air Command senior enlisted leader, greets members of the NATO alliance during a command senior enlisted leader three-day tour of installations in Romania, May 11, 2022. The senior enlisted leaders touring Romania include Royal Air Force Chief Warrant Officer Sara Catterall, NATO Allied Air Command; U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Benjamin Hedden, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa; and Belgian Air Force Adjutant-Major Luc Braeken.

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.

The 66th Transportation Company - "Road Kings", 39th Transportation Battalion held a Change of Command ceremony on Kleber Kaserne in Kaiserslautern, Germany on June 16, 2022. During the ceremony, the outgoing company commander, Capt. Marquis B. Clark relinquished command to the incoming commander, Capt. Brenda Y. Rodriguez. Soldiers, families, friends, allies, and partners bid farewell to Capt. Clark and welcomed Capt. Rodriguez. The 66th Transportation Company is a critical piece in the European sustainment missions. They are continuously tasked with transporting equipment across the entire theatre. Without them their would be no access to equipment, supplies, or any required necessities.

Members of the Joint Task Force are at parade rest as Vice President Al Gore addresses them for their exceptional support. Subject Operation/Series: UPHOLD DEMOCRACY Base: Pope Air Force Base State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A Polish soldier of Drawsko Pomorskie Training Area (DPTA) officially passes the units guidon to the Lt. Col. Andrzej Negmanski, new commander of DPTA during a change of command ceremony at Bucierz Tactical Assault Course Training Area, Poland, Jan. 25, 2022. The guidon was passed to Lt. Col. Andrzej Negmanski during the ceremony to show that he has officially taken charge of the unit. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Tara Fajardo Arteaga)

U. S. Army sodiers dress their formation prior to the opening ceremony of Noble Partner at Vaziani Training Area, Georgia, Aug. 29, 2022. Exercise Noble Partner is designed to enhance regional partnerships and increase U.S. force readiness and interoperability in a realistic, multinational training environment. The exercise allows participants to conduct situational training exercises, live-fire exercises, and combined mechanized maneuvers.

Three joint terminal attack controllers assigned to the 16 Air Assault Brigade Combat Team of the British Army, and the Folgore Army Paratroopers of the Italian Army, prepare for a Swift Response 22 exercise with A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft assigned to the Maryland Air National Guard at the Krivolak Military Training Center in Negotino, North Macedonia, May 11, 2022. Exercise Swift Response 22 is an annual multinational training exercise, which takes place in Eastern Europe, the Arctic High North, Baltics, and Balkans from May 2-20, 2022. 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.

U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Jesse Schuster, Sgt. 1st Class Otto Niesluchowski and Staff Sgt. Tyler Coburn, all assigned to 2nd Infantry Battalion, 4th Security Forces Assistance Brigade, stand in formation as a group of NATO service members are recognized for their various efforts at the headquarters of Multinational Division Southeast, Bucharest, Romania, May 12, 2022. 4th Security Forces Assistance Brigade partners with select Allied and partner land forces to increase internal capability and interoperability in support of U.S. Army Europe and Africa security cooperation objectives. This provides USAREUR-AF the opportunity to improve combined force interoperability in an environment of mutual learning.

Maj. Jessica Warzecha relinquishes command of the Training Support Unit during a Change of Command Ceremony, April 5, 2022 at Camp Ripley, Minnesota. The incoming commander is Maj. Torin Roth.

U.S. Army V Corps Forward and select U.S. soldiers stationed at Camp Kosciuszko stand in formation during the memorial marking the 105th anniversary of the Battle of Ławica at Poznań-Ławica Henryk Wieniawski Airport in Poznań, Poland, Jan. 6, 2024. Celebrating Poland's historical accomplishments advances the interoperability, communication and relations between the American community and European allies.

XVIII Airborne Corps Soldiers receive awards and metals for their rapid deployments to Europe, Dec. 12, 2022, Fort Bragg, N.C. XVIII Airborne Corps Soldiers deployment to Europe started February 2022 and ended Oct. 28, 2022. Elements of the XVIII Airborne Corps completed a nine-month deployment to Germany in support of the NATO Alliance. Personnel from the Corps headquarters element provided a Joint Task Force-capable headquarters in Wiesbaden, Germany. The deployment was directed by the Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin III as a response to a heightened security environment in Eastern Europe and to reinforce NATOs eastern flank.

U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to 3rd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division (3-1 ABCT) and Soldiers of the NATO enhanced Forward Presence Battlegroup Poland participate in a NATO patch ceremony, where they symbolically replace the 1st Cavalry Division patch worn on the left sleeve, with the NATO Battlegroup patch representing their commitment to the NATO mission, Bemowo Piskie, Poland, Oct. 21, 2022. The 3-1 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.

A group of German 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.

Members assigned to the 4th Security Forces Squadron stand in silence in honor of fallen defenders during National Police Week at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, May 16, 2022. National Police Week was established in 1962 during President John F. Kennedys administration and has been held yearly on May 15.

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 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.

Air Force Capt. Mason Smiedendorf, operations officer at the 627th Security Forces squadron, prepares to call the formation to attention during the opening ceremony for Military Police Week at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., May 16, 2022.

U.S. Army Capt. Zachary B. Griffin, incoming 42d Transportation Company, commander uncases the guidon for the first time during the activation ceremony, Oct. 14, 2022 at Rhine Ordnance Barracks in Kaiserslautern, Germany

Finnish army Lt. Gen. Pasi Välimäki, commander of the Finnish army meets with U.S. Army Lt. Col. Jacob Teplesky, the commander of the 4th Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, to discuss Finnish water crossing training operations at Säkylä, Finland, July 12, 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. Marines with 2d Combat Engineer Battalion, 2d Marine Division, receive a class on proper nutrition in the arctic environment during the NATO Cold Weather Instructor Course in Setermoen, Norway, Nov. 23, 2022. NCWIC is a course designed to develop Marines and other service members to be instructors of cold weather survival training in preparation for future deployments.

French civilians take part in the Gavin Ceremony in Saint Mere Eglise, France, June 3, 2022. Paratroopers and the citizens of Saint Mere Eglise celebrate and honor Gavins contributions and mastery while in command of the 82nd Airborne Division during the invasion.

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.

Paratroopers assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division, senoir leaders across the Army, and civillians honor the heroic actions of D-Day at 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.

040519-F-7289C-018. Base: Lager Aulenbach State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: EUCOM

U.S. Army Spc. Arden Marshall, assigned to Eagle Troop, 2nd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, unrolls medical gauze to apply on U.S. Army Spc. Alexander Charlton, while British Army Pvt. Lloyd Glass, Royal Army Medical Corps, grades and observes their performance as part of Tactical Combat Casualty Care training at Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, May 13, 2022. The 2nd Cavalry Regiment is a part of V Corps, America's Forward Deployed Corps in Europe, who works alongside NATO Allies and regional security partners, like Bulgaria, to provide combat ready forces, execute joint and multinational training exercises, and retains command and control for 2nd Cavalry Regiment and all rotational and assigned units in the European theater.

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

CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti (Jan. 26, 2022) U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 149th Infantry Regiment, don their battle gear during a mass casualties exercise on base. CLDJ serves as an expeditionary base for U.S. military forces providing support to ships, aircraft and personnel that ensure security throughout Europe, Africa and Southwest Asia. The base enables maritime and combat operations in the Horn of Africa while fostering positive U.S.-Africa relations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jacob Sippel)

Closing ceremonies commenced today at the Five Hills Training Area in Tavantolgoi, Mongolia, marking the official end to Exercise Khaan Quest 2022.In 2019, more than 30 countries participated. The exercise had not been conducted since then due to the COVID-19 pandemic.This year, Khaan Quest has risen from the ashes of the pandemic and is stronger than ever. Fifteen countries have participated in Khaan Quest 2022 with more participants expected to join in next years exercise. Maj. Gen. Chris Smith, Deputy Commanding General of Strategy and Plans for U.S. Army Pacific, expressed the importance of connecting with participating nations and emphasizing the importance of peace keeping operations.Smith said, It is not only a great opportunity to exchange lessons and techniques, it is an expression of the commitment of the participating nations to the charter of the United Nations and all that it stands for and against. To that end, the exercise draws from a diversity of participants matched b

Joint force service members are instructed on the usage of a loud speaker during the Information Warfighter Exercise (IWX) at Camp Upshur at Quantico, VA, Sept. 16, 2022. The IWX is a training event that focuses on implementing all Information Related Capability requirements with the joint force, government agencies and partnering nations that provides accurate subject matter expertise to all Marine Corps operations. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo taken by Cpl. Devin T. Horton)

The 2d Theater Signal Brigade hosted a change of ceremony at USAG Wiesbaden, Germany July 20 2022. U.S. Army Col. Ronald Iammartino Jr took command of the signal brigade charged with conducting Department of Defense Information Network operations to enable mission command in support of U.S. Army, Joint and multinational operations throughout the U.S. European Command and U.S. Africa Command areas of operation.

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

U.S Army Lt. Col. James Ray, left, incoming commander of NATO eFP Battle Group Poland and commander of the 1st Battalion, 9th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team (2 ABCT), 1st Cavalry Division (1 CD), operationally controlled by the 4th Infantry Division (4 ID), receives the NATO eFP Battle Group Poland guidon from Polish armed forces Col. Adam Koniuk, deputy commander of the 15th Mechanized Infantry Brigade during the Hand Over, Take Over ceremony in Bemowo Piskie, Feb. 2, 2023. The 2 ABCT, 1 CD is among other units assigned to the 4 ID, proudly working alongside NATO allies and regional partners to provide combat-credible forces to V Corps, Americas forward deployed corps in Europe.

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.

Air Force Col. Jeremy Bergin, 27th Special Operations Wing commander, makes remarks at an African American/Black History Month proclamation signing on Feb. 9, 2024, at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M. "As we celebrate today, what I would ask is to take a moment to reflect on the amazing contributions of all Airmen, regardless of their background, but particularly of those of Black or African American descent, to think about what it is that they're contributing to every day," Bergin said. "You are all sacrificing on behalf of this nation, and for that I am exceptionally grateful." Air Force

GHOST Troopers assigned to 2-7 Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, interact with Polish Police, Sept. 22, 2022. Maintaining a relationship with the Polish community grows lasting partnerships between 3ABCT and regional security partners.

011019-F-5114B-048. Complete Scene Caption: Military Officials and Heads of Coalition Force Countries participating in Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02, stand together and salute while attending the Battle of El Alamein Memorial Ceremony, during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. The Ceremony commemorated the battle between axis and allied forces for the control of Egypt during WW II. Participants in the Bright Star Exercise took time out to attend the Memorial Ceremony. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners. Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR EXCERCISE 01/02 Base: El Alamein Country: Egypt (EGY)

Members of the Slovakian air force listen to a safety brief during a Crash Damaged and Disabled Aircraft Recovery course hosted by the 435th Contingency Response Support Squadron and the 86th Maintenance Squadron at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 28, 2024. The training event taught the team of 10 Slovakian airmen about CDDAR equipment, safety and operations, and various aircraft lift techniques. Air Force

U.S. Army Cpt. Julian Meduga, commander of the Effingham-based Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion, 130th Infantry Regiment, 33rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Illinois Army National Guard, stands in front of the combined U.S. and Colombian Army units during the opening ceremony of Exercise Southern Vanguard 23 at Tolemaida Military Base, Colombia, Nov. 7, 2022. Exercise Southern Vanguard is U.S. Army Souths premier training exercise taking place at the operational and tactical levels intended to increase interoperability between the United States and Western Hemisphere forces. This years iteration, Exercise Southern Vanguard 23, involves Soldiers from U.S. Army South and the U.S. Army National Guard training alongside Colombian Army soldiers in varying terrain while conducting weapon familiarization lanes culminating in a bilateral military training operation.

Mariusz Błaszczak, minister of national defense of Poland gives a speech during the renaming of Forward Operating Site Poznan at Poznan, Poland, July 30, 2022. Soldiers of the 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division and the 1st Infantry Division, held a static display and picnic with Polish allies, in celebration of the renaming of Forward Operating Site Poznan, and to interact with the community around the Soldiers deployed to Poland.

The 403rd Security Forces Squadron held its second annual 9/11 Memorial Ruck March at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., Sept. 9, 2022. Reserve Citizen Airmen from across the Air Force Reserves 403rd Wing participated in the approximately five mile ruck around the flightline to reflect on and honor those lost Sept. 11, 2001.

020927-F-2454T-015. Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE

030228-F-4230F-074. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Newington State: New Hampshire (NH) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The 35th Corps Signal Brigade hosted an uncasing ceremony at Fort Bragg N.C. on Oct. 14 2022. The ceremony was a celebration to mark the return of the 35th Corps Signal Brigade to its home station. The brigade was activated on Jan. 11, 1943 and spent 40 years at Fort Bragg, before relocating to Fort Gordon, Georgia on Aug. 23, 2007. Now, after spending 15 years at Fort Gordon, the 35th CSB is returning home to Fort Bragg to enhance mission planning, and be in closer proximity to its XVIII Airborne Corps clients and all of its communication systems. The brigade will bring approximately 125 Soldiers to Fort Bragg to provide cutting edge telecommunications capability to Americas Contingency Corps. (U.S. Army video by Sgt. Maxine Baen)

Col. Brian Ducote (Left) and Command Sgt. Maj. Mark A. Eckstrom (Right), the leaders of the 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, uncase the brigade colors during a transfer of authority (TOA) ceremony May 27, 2022, at Erbil Air Base, Iraq. The TOA ceremony represented the transfer of command from the 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, to the 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, as part of the ongoing mission of CJTF-OIR. The 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division was deployed to CJTF-OIR as Task Force Raider. The 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division is deployed to CJTF-OIR as Task Force Warrior.

Outgoing Command Sgt. Maj. Damon Woolever relinquishes Responsibility of the 82nd Airborne Division Artillery to Command Sgt. Maj. Anthony Gregerson during a Change of Responsibility ceremony on Aug. 9, 2022, Fort Bragg, NC. Paratroopers thanked Woolever for his work over the past 21 months and remain excited to see where Gregerson will take the Division Artillery next.

U.S. and Australian Army explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) soldiers train Indonesian Army soldiers on EOD techniques and procedures during Garuda Canti Dharma II / Multinational Peacekeeping Exercise 22 at Pusat Misi Pemeliharaan, Indonesia, July 20, 2022. EOD training allows soldiers to learn to be experts in their field and proper safety measures for protection and security. Exercise Garuda Canti Dharma II enables instructors from multiple countries to integrate and provide cross education, strengthening cohesion between allies and partners.

030313-F-0628J-001. Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Christopher M. Haar, outgoing commanding officer of Combat Logistics Regiment 3, is presented the Legion of Merit, given for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements, by Brig. Gen. Adam L. Chalkley, the commanding general of 3rd Marine Logistics Group, center, during a change of command ceremony at Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, June 28, 2023. Marines and Sailors with CLR-3 celebrated Col. Christopher M. Haars successful years commanding the unit and welcome the incoming commander, Col. Jason B. Berg.

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Walter Graves, weapons company commander with Battalion Landing Team 2/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, and Swedish Army Lt. Col. Anders Malm, Gotlands Regimental Chief of Staff, pose for a photo during a gift exchange on Gotland Island, Sweden, during exercise BALTOPS 22, June 10, 2022. BALTOPS 22 is the premier maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region. The exercise, led by U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, and executed by Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO, provides a unique training opportunity to strengthen combined response capabilities critical to preserving freedom of navigation and security in the Baltic Sea.

040915-F-0201C-013. Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA)

U.S. Army Lt. Gen. John S. Kolasheski, V Corps Commanding General, sits among French, British, German, and Canadian officers at an event at the Eternal Heroes' Memorial in Ravenoville, France, June 2, 2022. The event honored the 101st Airborne, 82nd Airborne and 4th Infantry detachments, nicknamed the Raveno Boys, who protected a strategically critical crossroads for 30 hours against repeated counter-attacks by the Germans, ultimately freeing Ravenoville.

U.S. Army Col. Dean Denter, the 673d Air Base Wing vice commander, stands at parade rest during the 673d Air Base Wing and Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, change of command ceremony at Heritage Park on JBER, June 28, 2022. U.S. Air Force Col. Kirsten G. Aguilar turned over command to Air Force Col. David J. Wilson as Air Force Lt. Gen. David A. Krumm, commander Alaskan North American Aerospace Defense Region, Alaskan Command, and 11th Air Force, officiated before gathered family members, distinguished guests and military personnel.

The Task Force Command render their honors in a ceremony that ended the exercise at the Joint Readiness Training Center. Subject Operation/Series: COOPERATIVE NUGGET '97 Base: Fort Polk State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

050423-A-4962B-037. Base: Basrah Country: Iraq (IRQ)

U.S. Soldiers with the 18th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion begin a 12 km ruck march hosted by a German army reserve group nearby the 7th Army Training Commands Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, April 1, 2023.

Members of the Polish Military Contingent participate in a change of command ceremony at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, May 27, 2022. During the ceremony, Polish Navy Lt. Cmdr. Tomasz Kozlowski assumed the command responsibilities from Cmdr. Sebastian Rak. The Polish Military Contingents mission at Incirlik AB consists of on-call duty and monitoring the Eastern Mediterranean and the Black Sea in collaboration with NATO Permanent Maritime Groups and NATO Naval Command. The 39th Air Base Wing collaborates with allies from across the European theater to defend NATOs southern flank.

The 403rd Security Forces Squadron held its second annual 9/11 Memorial Ruck March at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., Sept. 9, 2022. Reserve Citizen Airmen from across the Air Force Reserves 403rd Wing participated in the approximately five mile ruck around the flightline to reflect on and honor those lost Sept. 11, 2001.

C.O.E.S. CUERPO DE OPERACIONES ESPECIALES - FOTO AÑOS 60. Location: DESFILE MILITAR. MADRID. SPAIN.

Capt. Zachary T. Goehler, Commander of the U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa's Headquarters Support Company, presents the Headquarters Support Company guidon to incoming to 1st Sgt. James Williams during a Change of Responsibility ceremony on Caserma Del-Din, Vicenza, Italy, Aug 24, 2022. The Change of Responsibility ceremony represented the official passing of authority from the outgoing 1st Sgt. to the incoming 1st Sgt..

The 149th Fighter Squadron, Virginia Air National Guard, welcomes Lt. Col. Lawrence Dietrich as the new commander during a change of command ceremony June 4, 2022, at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia. Dietrich took command of the unit from Lt. Col. William J. Shnowske who served as the commander since Aug. 8, 2020.

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Phillip Thompson, a platoon sergeant assigned to the 64th Brigade Support Battalion, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, briefs various medic groups during a joint multinational ambulance exchange point training during Defender 22 at Drawsko Pomorskie, Poland, May 26, 2022. Defender Europe 22 is a series of U.S. Army Europe and Africa multinational training exercises in Eastern Europe; it demonstrates the ability to conduct large-scale ground combat operations across multiple theaters in support of NATO.

Command Sergeant Major Reese W. Teakell, incoming Command Sgt. Maj., addresses the audience during the U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa Change of Responsibility Ceremony at Caserma Ederle in Vicenza, Italy, September 1, 2022.

U.S. Air Force Maj. Roy Clark, a chaplain assigned to the 378th Air Expeditionary Wing, gives an invocation during the 968th Expeditionary Airborne Air Control Squadrons inactivation ceremony on Sept. 29, 2022, at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The 968th EAACS flew its last sortie, until reactivation, in AFCENTs area of responsibility on Sept. 23, 2022. The Panthers accomplished their mission but will be back again when needed.

Members of the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, under the direction of Battalion Commander Lieutenant Colonel Rick Bloss (Not shown), march into the parade grounds carrying 7.62mm M240 Machine Guns and prepare for the start of the CENTRASBAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion) 2000 opening ceremonies on Sepember 13th, 2000. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM) and hosted by former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, Sep. 11-20, 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U. S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, from the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne .... Complete Scene Caption: Members of the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, under the direction of Battalion Commander Lieutenant Colonel Rick Bloss (Not shown), march into the parade grounds carrying 7.62mm M240 Machine Guns and prepare for the start of the CENTRASBAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Battal

U.S. Marines assigned to the Aviation Combat Element, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit and members of the Norwegian Army discuss the capabilities of the Light-Marine Air Defense Integrated System during a bilateral training event in Setermoen, Norway, April 25, 2022. The 22nd MEU, embarked aboard the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group, is participating in a bilateral training event with the Kingdom of Norways Armed Forces to strengthen U.S. and Norway interoperability, ensuring collective capabilities and steadfast partnerships among NATO allies and partners.

Left to right: U.S. Army Col. Daniel Miller, outgoing commander of 41st Field Artillery Brigade (41st FAB), Brig. Gen. Joseph Hilbert, Commanding General of 7th Army Training Command (7ATC) and Col. Wilbur Hsu, incoming commander of 41st FAB, finish the inspection of the troops during a Change of Command ceremony at the 7ATC's Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, Aug. 3, 2022. Col. Daniel Miller relinquished command to Col. Wilbur Hsu.

Members of the 1st Battalion, 143rd Infantry Regiment (Airborne), render a salute during a transfer of authority ceremony, June 28, 2023, Camp Novo Selo, Kosovo. Members of the 1st Battalion, 143rd Infantry Regiment (Airborne) replaced the outgoing unit, 2nd Battalion, 151st Infantry Regiment in support of Operation Joint Guardian.

040917-F-3488S-001. Base: Eielson Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Col. Scott Morgan, 607th Air Support Operations Group (ASOG) commander and Airmen assigned to Osan Air Base brief Col. Lee, Dae Ok ASO Wing, Air Support Coordination Center, commander, on command and control contingency operations at Yongin Army Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 31, 2022. The 607th ASOG is primarily responsible for supporting the Korean Theater Air Control System by maintaining ground radar sites.

U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to the 173rd Airborne Brigade participate in a memorial ceremony of the Battle of Monte Casale in Ponti sul Mincio on May 1, 2022. Ponti sul Mincio is known for being the location of the last battle of World War II on Italian soil, the Battle of Monte Casale, and each year the community invites the 173rd Airborne Brigade to remember the sacrifices of those who fought and died there.The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the U.S. Army's Contingency Response Force in Europe, providing rapidly deployable forces to the United States European, African, and Central Command areas of responsibility. Forward deployed across Italy and Germany, the brigade routinely trains alongside NATO allies and partners to build partnerships and strengthen the alliance.

A Polish flag and unit crest on the arm of a group of Polish soldiers as they listen to a classroom portion taught by U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Darren Brinson, a master gunner assigned to 1st Battalion, 68th Armor Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, during the next phase of the Tank Academy, the Abrams Apprenticeship Program at Konotop, Drawsko Pomorskie, Poland, May 20, 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.

Distinguished visitors pay a visit to the 11th Airborne Division as part of Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center 24-02 to observe the U.S. Army's arctic warfare capabilities and strategies at Donnelly Training Area, Alaska, Feb. 16, 2024. The Large Scale Combat Operations scenario used in JPMRC 24-02 helps Soldiers and leaders develop and refine the tactics, techniques, and procedures necessary to successfully operate in remote and extreme Arctic winter conditions and overcome both environmental and military challenges. Army

U.S. Army Soldiers belonging to 30th Medical Brigade carry litters towards their next station on the 3.6-mile "Value Your Life" course on Rhine Ordnance Barracks, Kaiserslautern, Germany on September 21, 2022. The 21st Theater Sustainment Command event raised awareness of the effects of stress and resources available to deal with stressors.

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Daniel Navarro, first sergeant of Ares Company, 1st Battalion, 66th Armor Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade, 4th Infantry Division (3-4 ABCT) receives a coin from Command Sgt. Maj. Ruslanas Gulevas, command sergeant major of the Lithuanian Armed Forces Algirdas Battalion during the closing ceremony of Exercise Iron Wolf 22 at Pabradė Training Area, Lithuania, Oct. 28, 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.

Canadian army representatives walk to the opening ceremony as part of Super Garuda Shield 2022 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, Indonesia National Armed Forces, has now expanded to a multinational exercise encompassing 14 Nations. This exercise reinforces the U.S. commitments to our allies, and other regional partners reinforcing joint readiness, and the interoperability to fight and win together.

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members and U.S. Army Soldiers participate in the Yama Sakura 83 closing ceremony at Camp Asaka, Japan, Dec. 12, 2022. The Yama Sakura training event encourages participants to work as dedicated partners in support of the US-Japan security alliance and for the continued peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

U.S. Army Soldiers receive new shoulder sleeve insignia during the reflagging ceremony of the 11th Airborne Division, June 6, 2022, at Pershing Parade Field, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. The activation returns the historic 11th Airborne Division to an active Army role, with a focus on operations in extreme cold weather and mountainous high-altitude environments. The ceremonies at Fort Wainwright and Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson reflagged the 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division and the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, into the 1st and 2nd Brigade Combat Teams, 11th Airborne Division, respectively.

U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 2/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, and Swedish Army personnel conduct planning during BALTOPS 22 on Gotland Island, Sweden, June 8, 2022. BALTOPS 22 is the premier maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region. The exercise, led by U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, and executed by Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO, provides a unique training opportunity to strengthen combined response capabilities critical to preserving freedom of navigation and security in the Baltic Sea.

050114-F-3252P-002. Base: Ali Base, Tallil Country: Iraq (IRQ)

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