International Military Exercises

Images feature troops from various nations participating in paratrooper exercises, showcasing international collaboration and training efforts.

(L-R) Terje Bruoygard, Brigade Commander of Brigade North, Brigadier General Alexander Krone, Commander NATO Response Force Land Brigade, and Colonel Jiri Libal, Commander 4th Rapid Deployment Brigade, pictured during a Bundeswehr exercise with forces from Norway and the Czech Republic at the 'Wettiner Schwert' exercise as part of Quadriga 2024 in the training town of Schnoeggersburg, 8 April 2024

A group of Romanian 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 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

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Logan Tighe, 52nd Security Forces Squadron reports and analysis clerk (right), stationed at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, holds the American flag during the closing ceremony at Exercise Real Thaw 22 on Beja Air Base, Portugal, July 7, 2022. The partnerships created through recurring exercises like Real Thaw, better support the ability to employ a strategic force in theater when needed.

U.S. Army Cpt. Phuong Quach leads the formation in singing the Army Song during the 1st battalion, 6th Field Artillery Regiments (1-6 FAR) Activation Ceremony of Charlie Battery Tower Barracks, Grafenwoehr, Germany, Jan. 10 2024. C BTRY, 1-6 FAR was the first American unit to fire a round on the European Continent, in October 1917 during World War One.

U.S. Army soldiers participate in a Change of Command Ceremony for outgoing commander U.S. Army Lt. Col. Derek Drouin and U.S. Army Lt. Col. Levi Thompson, the new commander of 6-9 Cavalry Regiment at a ceremony in Poland, Sept. 12, 2022. The change of command ceremony is a tradition that represents a formal transfer of authority and responsibility from the outgoing commander to the incoming commander.

Col. Rainer Kuosmanen, Finnish Armored Brigade commander, speaks to U.S. Soldiers assigned to the 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division (3-1 ABCT), operationally assigned to the 1st Infantry Division (1 ID), at a ceremony held during Hammer 22, an annual combined forces exercise conducted by and alongside Finlands Army Headquarters, Armored Brigade, Pori Brigade, Karelia Brigade, Uti Jaeger Regiment and Logistics Department of the Defense Forces, in Niinisalo, Finland, Nov. 5, 2022. The 3-1 ABCT is among other units under the 1 ID proudly working alongside allies and regional security partners to provide combat-credible forces to V Corps, Americas forward deployed corps in Europe.

(L-R) Terje Bruoygard, Brigade Commander of Brigade North, Brigadier General Alexander Krone, Commander NATO Response Force Land Brigade, and Colonel Jiri Libal, Commander 4th Rapid Deployment Brigade, pictured during a Bundeswehr exercise with forces from Norway and the Czech Republic at the 'Wettiner Schwert' exercise as part of Quadriga 2024 in the training town of Schnoeggersburg, 8 April 2024

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Richard Martin, commanding officer of III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, addresses Marines after a three-mile conditioning hike on Sept. 15, 2022 at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan. This hike is the first in a series of hikes aimed to condition the Marines of III MIG. III MIG functions as the vanguard of III MEF, operating in the Indo-Pacific regions information environment, and supports Marine Air Ground Task Force operations with communications, intelligence, and supporting arms liaison capabilities.

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.

Polish Armed Forces Brig. Gen. Piotr Fajkowski, 15th Mechanized Infantry Brigade passes the guidon to U.S. Army Lt. Col. Sean M. Castilla, incoming commander of Battlegroup Poland, commander 3rd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment (3-8 CAV) during the Hand Over, Take Over ceremony in Bemowo Piskie, Poland, Oct. 4, 2022. The 3-8 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.

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.

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The 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division transferred authority of U.S. Army operations in support of Atlantic Resolve to the 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division during a transfer of authority ceremony at 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.

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

Senior leaders from NATO allies, welcome U.S. Army Gen. Daniel R. Hokanson, Chief of the National Guard Bureau 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.

A group of Spanish 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

Brigadier General Al Wilkening, USAF, (second from left), the Deputy Adjutant General of the Wisconsin Air National Guard and CSMGT Ed King, USAF, (left), the Command CHIEF MASTER Sergeant of the 128 ARW escort members of the 128th Air Refueling Wing (Wisconsin Air National Guard). The Guard members are deploying in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. Operation ENDURING FREEDOM is in support of the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT), fighting terrorism abroad. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: General Mitchell Angb, Milwaukee State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

German soldiers stand at the position of attention during a German Armed Forces Badge of Marksmanship awards ceremony at Union III forward operating base in Baghdad, Iraq, April 15, 2022. The German Armed Forces Badge of Marksmanship is awarded to soldiers proficient in marksmanship and is an official military award authorized for wear only by enlisted service members.

From left: U.S. Air Force Maj. Adam Moiles, junior executive officer to the director of the Air National Guard; Lt. Col. Robert Campbell, deputy commander, 184th Regional Support Group; and Lt. Gen. Michael Loh, director, Air National Guard, watch close air support operations at Smoky Hill Air National Guard Range near Salina, Kansas, June 22, 2022. The operations were part of a joint training exercise that involved Air Force, Marine, and Army units from around the U.S. to train together in a simulated contested environment. Loh and other distinguished visitors toured Smoky Hill ANG Range during the exercise to view the effectiveness of the training. (U.S. Air National Guard photos by Master Sgt. Matt McCoy)

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 of Royal Moroccan Armed Forces stand at attention during the visit of U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Michael Turley, adjutant general, Utah National Guard, and Moroccan officials, Sept. 21, 2022, in Kenitra, Morocco, during joint exercise Maroc Mantlet. The Royal Moroccan Armed Forces soldiers were part of the ceremony in conjunction with the distinguished visitor demonstrations. Maroc Mantlet benefits both the United States and Morocco in building a stronger partnership. Utah and Moroccan service members training and learning together improve security, professional relationships, and also tactics and techniques.

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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.

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US Air Force Security Policemen receive Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System (M.I.L.E.S) gear and 5.56mm M16A2 assault rifles with M203 grenade launcher attached, during Exercise DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 at Lackland AFB, Texas. Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 Base: Lackland Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA)

WIESBADEN, Germany -- Canadian Lt. Gen. Jocelyn (Joe) Paul, Commander Canadian Army, met with U.S. Army Gen. Darryl Williams, U.S. Army Europe and Africa Commanding General, while visiting U.S. Army Europe and Africa headquarters, Feb. 14, 2023. The two leaders discussed NATOs collective defense and support to Ukraine.

U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Thomas Holland, Command Sgt. Maj. of XVIII Airborne Corps, briefing senior leaders on a barracks inspection at the 525th Military Intelligence Brigade barracks, Aug. 30, 2022, Fort Bragg, N.C.. Fort Bragg is in a process of moving Soldiers out of the Smoke Bomb Hill barracks, into other barracks on the installation.

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

Bulgarian Land Forces Lt. Col. Velin Kehayov, former commander of NATOs multinational battlegroup in Bulgaria and commander of 42nd Mechanized Battalion, 2nd Mechanized Brigade, Bulgarian Land Forces, and Italian Army Col. Francesco Alaimo, commander of the 82nd Infantry Regiment Torino, Mechanized Brigade "Pinerolo", Division "Acqui", Italian Operational Land Forces Command, exchange the official hand-over documents during a hand over/take over ceremony of NATOs multinational battlegroup in Bulgaria at Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, Oct. 17, 2022. The multinational battlegroup, previously led by the Republic of Bulgaria and containing troops from Bulgaria, Greece, Italy, and the United States was officially transferred to the Republic of Italy.

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We remembered and honored the @10thMTN Soldiers from Task Force 2-14 by participating in the Mogadishu Mile on September 30, 2022. The original mile was a route taken by Soldiers from a Blackhawk helicopter crash site to a rally point held by the 10th Mountain Division on National Street during the Battle of Mogadishu on October 4, 1993.

U.S. Army Lt. Col. Sean M. Castilla, commander of NATO enhanced Forward Presence Battle Group Poland and commander of the 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), delivers a speech during the Croatian contingent Hand Over, Take Over ceremony in Bemowo Piskie, Poland, Jan. 24, 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 Polish Armed Forces Band plays music during a change of command ceremony at Bucierz Tactical Assault Course Training Area in Oleszno, Poland, Jan. 25, 2022. The ceremony consisted of the change of command as well as the retirement ceremony for Col. Gmurski who has served in the Polish Armed Forces for 40 years. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Tara Fajardo Arteaga)

Polish armed forces Col. Adam Koniuk, left, deputy commander of the 15th Mechanized Infantry Brigade, passes the NATO eFP Battle Group Poland guidon to U.S Army Lt. Col. James Ray, 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), during the Hand Over, Take Over ceremony in Bemowo Piskie, Poland, Feb. 2, 2023. The 2 ABCT, 1 CD is among other units assigned to the 4 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.

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.

From left, U.S. Army Col. Stephen Capeheart, commander of the 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, and U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Kenneth Chaney, command sergeant major of the 3ABCT, salutes the brigade colors during a transfer of authority ceremony at Zagan, Poland, June 23, 2022. This ceremony marked the end of an 11-month rotation for the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division Soldiers, and the beginning of the 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Divisions rotation.

U.S. Army Lt. Gen. John Kolasheski, commander of V Corps, and Polish Land Forces Gen. Jarosław Mika, general commander of Branches of the Armed Forces of Poland, speak with Polish citizens during a static display 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.

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Kazakhstan CHIEF Military Inspector Major General Temerbekov welcomes United States Army Private First Class Aaron Tibbets, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, into Kazakhstan during an international mass jump. Paratroopers from Kazakhstan, the United States and Turkey are descending into Kazakhstan to prepare for the the start of the Central Asian Peaekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000. The CENTRASBAT 2000 exercise is a multi-national, in the Spirit of Partnership for Peace, peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000.... Complete Scene Caption: Kazakhstan Chief Military Inspector Major General Temerbekov welcomes United States Army Private First Class Aaron Tibbets, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, into Kazakhstan during an international mass jump. Paratroopers from Kazakhstan, the United States and T

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Colombian Army and U.S. Army Soldiers from the Effingham-based, Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion, 130th Infantry Regiment, 33rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Illinois Army National Guard Illinois perform honor guard duties 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.

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An Austrian Soldier, assigned to the Austrian Armed Forces, instructs U.S. Army Soldiers during crowd riot control techniques during exercise Kosovo Forces 33 in Hohenfels Training Area, Germany, Jan. 31, 2024. KFOR 33 is a multinational training event conducted to prepare the 48th IBCT (GA ARNG) for their deployment to the Kosovo Regional Command East.

From left, Finnish Navy Capt. Juha Kilpi, commander, Nyland Brigade, Rear Adm. Jori Harju, commander of the Finnish Navy, and U.S. Marine Corps Col. Paul Merida, commanding officer, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), speak while observing an island seizure exercise on Russaro Island, Finland, Aug. 10, 2022. During the exercise, U.S. Marines simulated an opposing force and the Finnish forces were on the offensive. The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and 22nd MEU, under the command and control of Task Force 61/2, is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests.

Finnish army Lt. Gen. Pasi Välimäki, commander of the Finnish army, addresses U.S. Soldiers assigned to 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) and Finnish army soldiers with the Jaeger Brigade following a combined arms live fire exercise between U.S. and Finnish forces, Rovaniemi, Finland, Aug. 11, 2022.

Bulgarian soldiers assigned to 42nd Mechanized Battalion, 2nd Mechanized Brigade stand in formation during the Exercise Platinum Lion 22 Opening Ceremony at Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, July 25, 2022. Exercise Platinum Lion is a Bulgarian-hosted multinational exercise designed to improve operational and tactical interoperability among participating partner nations.

A 2nd Armored in Europe Living History Association member holds a wreath during a plaque dedication ceremony in Carentan, France, June 2, 2022. This year, U.S. Army Europe and Africa commemorates the 78th anniversary of D-Day, the largest multi-national amphibious landing and operational military airdrop in history, and highlights the U.S.' steadfast commitment to European allies and partners.

Polish army Maj. Gen. Dariusz Parylak, the chief of staff of the general command, delivers a speech during the Hand Over, Take Over ceremony in Bemowo Piskie, Poland, Feb. 2, 2023. The Polish army is proudly working alongside the 1st Infantry Division, NATO allies and regional security partners to provide combat-credible forces to V Corps, under America's forward deployed corps in Europe.

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Albanian Armed Forces Capt. Kastriot Lleshi, a medical platoon leader, translates for military medical personnel with U. S. Air Forces in Europe and the New Jersey National Guard, after AAF combat medics performed a tactical combat casualty care demonstration, April 5, 2022, at Zall-Herr garrison, Albania. The demo was part of a workshop designed to determine future means to increase medical familiarity, interoperability and safety between the U.S. and AAF military personnel. The more than 20 year New Jersey-Albania Partnership is one of 22 European partnerships that make up the U.S. European Command State Partnership Program and one of 65 worldwide partnerships that make up the National Guard State Partnership Program.

Soldiers from V Corps, members of the Polish armed forces, and Poznan community members participate in a Polish Armed Forces Day parade on 14 August 2022, at Armia Poznań Memorial site, in Poznan, Poland. Events such as these, further strengthen bonds between servicemembers and build trust among the local civilian community.

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.

Left side front view medium shot as members of a multi-national Honor Guard stand at attention as US Army General Eric K. Shinseki (Not shown), Commander of the peace Stabilization Force (SFOR), relinquished his command of Stabilization Force (SFOR), to US Army General Montgomery C. Meigs (Not shown), the Commander of the U.S. Army Combined Arms Center and Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. Forty nations supporting Operation Joint Forge, participated in the Change of Command ceremony on the Ilidza Compound in Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina. US Army General Wesley K. Clark (Not shown), the Supreme Allied Commander of Europe, and Mr. Sergio Balanzino (Not shown), the NATO Deputy Secretary General, .... Complete Scene Caption: Left side front view medium shot as members of a multi-national Honor Guard stand at attention as US Army General Eric K. Shinseki (Not shown), Commander of the peace Stabilization Force (SFOR), relinquished his command of Stabilization Force (SFOR), to US Army General Montg

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U.S. Army Col. Michael F. Belenky, commander of troops, leads the colors during the Regional Health Command Europe change of command ceremony, June 1, 2022 at Kirchberg Kaserne, Landstuhl, Germany. Brig. Gen. Clinton Murray assumed command of RHCE from Brig. Gen. Mark Thompson.

Representatives from the Partner Nations carry their respective flags during the closing ceremony. Under the Partnership for Peace program, this exercise provided combined training in peacekeeping and humanitarian operations along NATO/IFOR standards, with emphasis on individual and collective skills. The 16 "Partnership for Peace" nations contributing troops were Albania, Austria, Bulgaria, Estonia, Georgia, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Kyrgystan, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Poland, Romania, Slovak Republic, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan. In addition, the following countries provided observers to the exercise: Azerbaijan, Belarus, Czech Republic, and Denmark. Subject Operation/Series: COOPERATIVE OSPREY '96 Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Croatian army Maj. Ivan Kamber, incoming commander of the 11th Croatian Contingent, Panzer Battery, assigned to NATO enhanced Forward Presence Battle Group Poland, delivers a speech during the Croatian contingent Hand Over, Take Over ceremony in Bemowo Piskie, Poland, Jan. 24, 2023. The Croatian army 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. Army Spc. Eberto Carranza, a tank machine-gunner, assigned to Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division (3-1 ABCT) operationally controlled by the 1st Infantry Division (1 ID), answers maintenance questions about the Abrams M1A2 System Enhancement Package version 3 tank with Polish soldiers assigned to the 11th Armored Lubuska Cavalry Division during the Abrams Logistical Summit at Drawsko Pomorskie, Poland, Oct. 26, 2022. The 3-1 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.

Burial of Oleg Yashchishin, Kirilo Vishivaniy, Sergey Melnik and Rostislav Romanchu at Lychatik cemetery, the four officers killed two days earlier in a Russian missile attack in a military camp near the border with Poland in Yavoriv, at least 35 people died, Lviv, Ukraine, Europe

Leaders from 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command and Slovak Air Force pose for a photo after a meeting July 1 in Slovakia. Bravo Battery, 5th Battalion, 7th Air Defense Artillery Regiment deployed to NATOs Eastern flank in Slovakia after that country generously transferred their S300 missiles to aid Ukraine in the defense of its airspace. Bravo Batterys deployment is just another example of our commitment to defend every inch of NATO territory including the skies.

A group of French 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 participate in a Change of Command Ceremony for outgoing commander U.S. Army Lt. Col. Derek Drouin and U.S. Army Lt. Col. Levi Thompson, the new commander of 6-9 Cavalry Regiment at a ceremony in Poland, Sept. 12, 2022. The change of command ceremony is a tradition that represents a formal transfer of authority and responsibility from the outgoing commander to the incoming commander.

U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa Commanding General Maj. Gen. Todd R. Wasmund, and Brigadier General Bob Paciesky Ogiki Chief of Staff Land Forces Uganda receive information about a training area during The African 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 and ways to "Train to Fight."

U.S. Army Lt. Col. William Murray, Commander of the Regimental Engineer Squadron, salutes Col. Robert McChrystal, Commander of 2nd Cavalry Regiment, to conclude the change of command ceremony at Tower Barracks, Germany, July 8, 2022. Lt. Col. Murray assumed command from outgoing Commander Lt. Col. John Davis Jr.

Soldiers from the Norwegian Home Guard land at the Minnesota Air National Guard 133rd Air Wing at Fort Snelling in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on February 1st, 2024. The Norwegians are in Minnesota as a part of the Minnesota National Guards 51st Norwegian Reciprocal Troop Exchange and partnership with the Norwegian Home Guard (Minnesota Army National Guard

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.

A group of Belgium 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

Finnish soldiers discuss operations during Artillery Systems Cooperation Activities training for Dynamic Front 2022 (DF22), Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, July 10, 2022. Led by 56th Artillery Command and U.S. Army Europe and Africa directed, is the premiere U.S.-led NATO Allied and Partner-integrated fires exercise in the European theater focusing on fire interoperability and increasing readiness, lethality and interoperability across the human, procedural and technical domains.

A formation of soldiers of the Royal Danish Armed Forces stand at ease during the welcoming ceremony for Danish troops at the parade field in Forward Operating Site Adazi, Latvia, May 06, 2022. Danish soldiers were received at a welcoming ceremony, as part of NATOs enhanced Forward Presence in Latvia, strengthening ties within the alliance.

Belize Defence Force Parade Commander calls out instructions to the 23 participating nations' parade members during Exercise TRADEWINDS opening ceremony in Belize City, Belize on May 7, 2022. Photo: Cpl Alevtina Ostanin - Visual Communications Support (VCS)

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HOHENFELS, Germany, Sept. 17, 2008 - Command Sgt. Maj. Alan D. Bjerke, command sergeant major of the 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, speaks to Canadian Soldiers during practice for a live fire event Wednesday during Cooperative Spirit 2008 at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center near Hohenfels, Germany. Cooperative Spirit 2008 is a multinational Combat Training Center rotation intended to test interoperability among the American, British, Canadian, Australian and New Zealand armies (ABCA).

German Army Col. Karsten Kraemer, the German Army representative who officiated the event, congratulates a competitor for finishing the ruck march portion of the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge test event at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pa. on May 3, 2022. The test, ran by the 94th TrainingDivision, 80th Training Command's Regional Training Site-Maintenance here, lasted three days and also included a fitness test, a pistol competition, and a swimming event.

A Swedish Army medic member adjusts his helmet after treating a simulated casualty during BALTOPS 22, in Gotland Island, Sweden, during exercise BALTOPS 22, June 9, 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.

U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Service and Battalion (HQSVCBN), U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific (MARFORPAC), and members of the Marine Infantry Regiment in French Polynesia, French Armed Forces, hike during a 30 km hike in Arue, Tahiti, French Polynesia, Sept. 1, 2022. The event provided a bilateral training opportunity between the French Armed Forces and Marines with MARFORPAC. The nine Marines and Sailor from HQSVCBN participated in the bilateral training with the French Armed Forces in order to strengthen relationships with the region.

U.S. Air Force Col. Eric Erickson, commander of the 177th Fighter Wing Medical Group and the New Jersey National Guard Joint Surgeon, and Albanian Armed Forces Maj. Petro Thanasi, a land forces medical branch chief doctor, walk towards the medical facilities at Zall-Herr garrison, Albania, April 5, 2022. Erickson and Thanasi were participating in a workshop to assess AAF combat medic capabilities and to determine future means to increase medical familiarity, interoperability and safety between the U.S. and AAF military personnel. The more than 20 year New Jersey-Albania Partnership is one of 22 European partnerships that make up the U.S. European Command State Partnership Program and one of 65 worldwide partnerships that make up the National Guard State Partnership Program.

A soldier stands out in front of the training town, taken as part of a Bundeswehr exercise with armed forces from Norway and the Czech Republic during the 'Wettiner Schwert' exercise as part of Quadriga 2024 in the training town of Schnoeggersburg, 8 April 2024

Lt. Col. Alfred Grethe, the Senior National Representative for Germany, stands at the position of parade rest during a German Armed Forces Badge of Marksmanship awards ceremony at Union III forward operating base in Baghdad, Iraq, April 15, 2022. The German Armed Forces Badge of Marksmanship is awarded to soldiers proficient in marksmanship and is an official military award authorized for wear only by enlisted service members.

Polish Armed Forces Brig. Gen. Piotr Fajkowski, 15th Mechanized Infantry Brigade, provides remarks during the Hand Over, Take Over ceremony between the 3rd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment (3-8 CAV) and 1st Battalion, 185th Infantry Regiment, California National Guard at Bemowo Piskie, Poland, Oct. 4, 2022. The 3-8 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.

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Joseph P. McGee, commanding general of the 101st Airborne Division, gives a speech before the unveiling of a stele dedicated to the 2nd Armored Division at Carentan, France, June 2, 2022.

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. John D. Lamontagne, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa deputy commander, greets Royal Air Force Mildenhall leadership at RAF Lakenheath, England, Aug. 31, 2022. Lamontagne visited both RAF Mildenhall and RAF Lakenheath to learn about the bases resilience and mission readiness.

U.S. Army Medical Readiness Command, Wests Best Medic Competition competitors pose for a group photo following the helocast event Oct. 11 on Fort Leonard Wood, Mo.

Honor guard, soldiers of the French Army at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Place Charles de Gaulle Airport, Paris, France, Europe, PublicGround, Europe

German Brigadier General Reimar Scherz, Director Preactivation STAFF Office of Information Management and Information Technology, Bundeswher, addresses the participants of COMBINED ENDEAVOR 2001, during the closing ceremonies. This marks 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 countires and NATO. This is 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. Army Gen. Daniel R. Hokanson, chief of the National Guard Bureau and senior leaders of the NATO enhanced forward presence, pay their respects at the Vienotiba Speks Monument, which commemorates soldiers who lost their lives in missions, at Forward Operating Site Adazi, Latvia, June 16, 2022. Gen. 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.

Swedish Marine Sgt. Maj. Peter Brynger (left), Stockholm Regimental Sergeant Major, Rear Adm. Ewa Skoog Haslum (center), Chief of Swedish Navy, and Col. Adam Camél (right), commanding officer, Stockholm Marine Regiment, receives a demonstration on how unmanned aerial systems are utilized in support of reconnaissance, while visiting U.S. and Swedish Marines during exercise Archipelago Endeavor 22 (AE22) on Berga Naval Base, Sweden, Sept. 21, 2022. AE22 is an integrated field training exercise that increases operational capability and enhances strategic cooperation between the U.S. Marines and Swedish forces.

From left, Col. Marek Gmurski, former Drawsko Pomorskie Training Area commander, loads a cannon with a group of Polish reenactors after his retirement ceremony 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)

Senior leaders with Task Force Red Dragon, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), participate in a commemoration of the Battle of Camarón with French forces in Djibouti (FFDJ) at the French Base Djibouti April 28, 2022. The Bataille de Camerone which occurred over ten hours on April 30, 1863 between the Foreign Legion of the French army and the Mexican army, is regarded as a defining moment in the Foreign Legion's history. Members of the CJTF HOA regularly train with and work alongside allies, partners, and government organizations to achieve a unified effort to improve safety, security and prosperity in East Africa.

The french soldiers of FINUL, Military parade for the national day in Champs Elysées,Paris,France,Europe

030505-F-3838S-004. Subject Operation/Series: COMBINED ENDEAVOR Base: Lager Aulenbach State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU)

050904-A-7377C-002. Base: New Orleans State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Swedish Marines with 4th Marine Regiment, Swedish Amphibious Corps receive a brief before conducting a Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure (VBSS) exercise at NATO Maritime Interdiction Operational Training Centre (NMIOTC) in Souda Bay, Greece, July 14, 2022. TYR 22 is a Maritime Interdiction Operations exercise held at NMIOTC, bringing together Swedish Marines, U.S. Marines, U.S. Navy Special warfare combatant-craft crewmen to improve U.S. and NATO Partner operational capacity, capability, and interoperability.

Bulgarian Land Forces Lt. Col. Velin Kehayov, former commander of NATOs multinational battlegroup in Bulgaria and commander of 42nd Mechanized Battalion, 2nd Mechanized Brigade, Bulgarian Land Forces, and Italian Army Col. Francesco Alaimo, commander of the 82nd Infantry Regiment Torino, Mechanized Brigade "Pinerolo", Division "Acqui", Italian Operational Land Forces Command, sign the official hand-over documents during a hand over ceremony of NATOs multinational battlegroup in Bulgaria at Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, Oct. 17, 2022. The multinational battlegroup, previously led by the Republic of Bulgaria and containing troops from Bulgaria, Greece, Italy, and the United States was officially transferred to the Republic of Italy.

U.S. Army Capt. Eric Cruz, company commander of Viper Company, 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), briefs an after-action review to U.S., Finnish and Norwegian Soldiers during Exercise Ryske 2022 at Rovajärvi Training Area, Finland, July 28, 2022. Exercise Ryske is a combined, joint training exercise conducted by the United States, Finland, and Norway to strengthen relations and help build interoperability between partner nations. The 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) is under command and control of V CorpsAmerica's forward-deployed corps in Europe, working alongside allies and regional security partners to provide combat-credible forces.

Members of 37 nations stand proudly on the parade ground during the closing ceremony for COMBINED ENDEAVOR 2001 in Lager Aulenbach, Germany. Combined Endeavor is 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. This is the largest communications and information systems exercise in the world, 37 countries participated this year. Subject Operation/Series: COMBINE ENDEAVOR 2001 Base: Lager Aulenbach State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU)

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.

GEN. Gordon R. Sullivan, U.S. Army chief of staff, addresses the troops of the1st Infantry Division during a farewell ceremony in their honor. The division is being deactivated in the aftermath of Operation Desert Storm.. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Goeppingen Country: Deutschland / Germany(DEU)

Staff Sgt. Gabe Colon of the Golden Knights Black demonstration team, awaits his name to be called in front of the crowd at the army 247th birthday celebration in Redstone Arsenal, AL June 11th, 2022.

030222-F-3820W-002. Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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