U.S. Army Training and Collaboration

Scenes of U.S. Army personnel engaged in training and operational discussions with allied forces. The images convey teamwork, strategy, and military discipline in a range of environments.

A group of U.S. Army and European Paratroopers prepares to jump a German T-10 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. Army Maj. Ryan McCann, center, operations officer assigned to the 1-119th Field Artillery Regiment, Michigan Army National Guard, reviews firing positions during a combined arms rehearsal with senior leaders from the Latvian National Armed Forces during exercise Summer Shield at Forward Operating Site Adazi, Latvia, May 25, 2022. Summer Shield, led by Latvian Mechanized Infantry Brigade is one of multinational training exercises in Eastern Europe that make up Defender Europe 22 exercise, led by U.S Army Europe and Africa. Defender demonstrates U.S. Army Europe and Africas ability to conduct large-scale ground combat operations across multiple theaters supporting NATO.

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 addresses the Abrams tank motor 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 Col. John B. Gilliam, commander of 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team joins conducts pass and review with the 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.

(Left) Sgt. 1st Class Erich Friedlein, noncommissioned officer in charge of Ranger and Sapper Assessment Program, discusses the proper way that the Soldiers and Airmen would go through the Ranger Creed during RSAP on April 21, 2022, at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pa. 30 Soldiers and Airmen started the challenge of going through the intense RSAP

U.S. Soldiers assigned to units from 7th Army Training Command (7ATC) and V Corps pose for a photo at the end of the 7ATC/V Corps-level Best Squad Competition at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, July 14, 2022. Teams from across U.S. Army Europe and Africa test their tactical proficiency, communication, and overall cohesion as they compete for the title of Best Squad. Winning U.S. Army squads will meet at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, to compete for the title of U.S. Army Europe and Africa (USAREUR-AF) Best Squad from August 8-12.

A group of U.S. Army and European Paratroopers prepares to jump a German T-10 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

A Polish Jumpmaster conducts actions in the aircraft with a group of U.S. Army and European Paratroopers 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

A U.S. Army paratrooper assigned to the 173rd Airborne Brigade watches a jumpmaster for jump commands during sustained airborne training in preparation for an airborne operation between U.S., French, German and Dutch Army paratroopers as a part of the 78th D-Day Anniversary in Saint-Mère-Église, France, on June 4, 2022.On June 6, 1944, more than 150,000 troops of the Allied Forces invaded Normandy, France, by sea and air. More than 23,000 paratroopers participated in the invasion.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 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. Airmen assigned to 378th Air Expeditionary Wing, listen and sing-along to the U.S. Air Force Central Command Band during a performance prior to the 378th AEW change of command ceremony at Prince Sultan Air Base, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, May 9, 2022. During the ceremony Brig. Gen. Robert Davis relinquished command to Brig. Gen. William Betts. The tradition of change of command ceremonies are so that the unit can witness their new leader assume the responsibility and trust associated with the position of commander.

U.S. and Swedish soldiers look at passing boats during a wet-gap crossing operation part of Defender Europe 22 held at Dęblin, Poland, May 13, 2022. Defender Europe 2022 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.

A Hungarian Joint Terminal Attack Controller (center), U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Christian Dye (left) and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Caleb Savage-Buck (right), both joint terminal attack controllers assigned to Detachment 1, 3rd Air Support Operations Squadron, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, prepare for aircraft arrival during exercise Swift Response, May 11, 2022, at Setermoen Range, Norway. Swift Response is an annual USAREUR-AF led multinational training exercise taking place throughout Eastern Europe, including the Arctic, Baltic Sea, and the Balkan Peninsula regions and is designed to enhance readiness and airborne interoperability with allies and partners.

1st Lt. Hunter Ball, the Executive Officer assigned to Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division and Soldiers from NATO allied countries fist bump after the completion DV Day as part of Justice Eagle 22 on Sept. 19, 2022, at Smardan Training Area, Romania. Our commitment to defending NATO territory is ironclad and we will continue to bolster our posture to better defend our NATO allies. (U.S. Army photos by Staff Sgt. Malcolm Cohens-Ashley, 2nd Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs.)

Spanish Army Lt. Col. Sergio Martín Gallego (left), Spanish Patriot Unit commander, briefs U.S. Brig. Gen. Patrick Ryder (center), Office of the Secretary of the Air Force director of public affairs, about the Spanish Patriot Units capabilities at the Spanish Battery Compound during a visit on Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Aug. 4, 2022. Ryder and Col. Robert Firman, U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa director of PA, visited Incirlik AB to meet with 39th Air Base Wing leaders, PA and American Forces Network personnel and to learn about the wings current operations and what they can do at Department of the Air Force and USAFE-AFAFRICA PA levels to support the 39th ABWs success.

Officers with the Estonian and British Armies observe the Combination Arms Rehearsal briefing on Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, August 08, 2022. CSTX 22-02 on Fort McCoy provides Rotational Training Units an opportunity to enhance collective MOS-specific training proficiency and improve readiness in an integrated training environment to replicate a near-peer threat during large-scale combat operations within multi-domain operations.

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. Navy Rear Adm. John V. Menoni, commander, Expeditionary Strike Group 2, visits Swedish Army service members during exercise BALTOPS 22 on Gotland Island, Sweden, June 7, 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. Airmen with the 801st Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineers Training Squadron stand in formation at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, April 26, 2022. The now deactivated 823d RED HORSE, Detachment 1 was a geographically separated unit of the 823d RED HORSE Squadron located at Hurlburt Field, Florida, however, the two had vastly different mission sets. The deactivation of the detachment and the activation of the 801st RHTS promotes an environment of maximum training efficiency.

L-R Terje Bruoygard, Brigadekommandeur der Brigade North, Brigadegeneral Alexander Krone, Kommandeur NATO Response Force Landbrigade, und Oberst Jiri Libal, Kommandeur 4th Rapid Deployment Brigade, aufgenommen im Rahmen einer Uebung der Bundeswehr mit Streitkraeften aus Norwegen und der Tschechischen Republik bei der Uebung Wettiner Schwert im Rahmen der Quadriga 2024 in der Uebungsstadt Schnoeggersburg, 08.04.2024. Schnoeggersburg Deutschland *** 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, during an exercise of the Bundeswehr with forces from Norway and the Czech Republic at the We Copyright: xFlorianxGaertnerxphotothek.dex

BELLOWS AIR FORCE STATION, Hawaii (July 18, 2022) A U.S. Marine officer briefs U.S. Marines and Australian Army Soldiers, assigned to 2nd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment prior to conducting helicopter casting with U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters, and amphibious operations from combat rubber raiding craft, 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)

U.S. Soldiers assigned to Chaos 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 soldiers assigned to the Prince of Wales Troop, The Royal Lancers, Polish 5th Mazovian Brigade of Territorial Defense Force, and Romanian Sky Guardians participated in an extended combined situational training exercise in Bemowo Piskie, Poland, Oct. 20, 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.

The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Chief of Staff, Gen. Yoshihide Yoshida (left), and the Commanding General of U.S. Army Pacific, Gen. Charles A. Flynn, discuss the U.S.-Japan alliance and regional security at a press conference at Camp Amami, Kagoshima, Japan, Sept. 8.

Paratroopers across the 82nd Airborne Division finish the 12 mile road march, complete a weapons test, and recieve their E3B on Fort Bragg, NC, April 7, 2023. 371 Paratroopers and Soldiers across multiple units and locations successfully completed E3B.

Jordanian Armed Forces and Royal British Armed Forces, conduct a pre-mission briefing during Exercise Eager Lion in Jordan, Sept. 11, 2022. Eager Lion 22 is a multilateral exercise hosted by the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, designed to exchange military expertise, and improve interoperability among partner nations.

Inter-American Defense College Leadership Welcomes Brazilian Ministry of Defense Curso de Política, Estratégia e Alta Administração do Exército (CPEAEx) Leadership, Students and Staff to the IADC on Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C., Oct. 4, 2022. During the visit, the students were briefed by leadership and received a class by a college faculty, and toured the IADC Campus.

Major General Andrew Rohling Commanding General of U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) , awarded Soldiers for successfully completing the SETAF-AF Best Squad and Best Warrior competition on Caserma Del Din June 08, 2022. The Soldiers demonstrated true courage, commitment, loyalty, and exceptional mental and physical toughness by completing the Army combat fitness test, land navigation, an obstacle course, hands-on warrior tasks, a stress shoot, written examinations, an essay, a 12-mile ruck march, media engagement, and a formal board as part of the Best Warrior & Best Squad competition. Photo by U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Solomon Abanda

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Juan Loera, 336th Training Squadron military training leader, converses with Airmen in training at Keesler Air Force Base on Nov. 28, 2022. MTLs are responsible for ensuring every non-prior service Airman is provided direction, resources and mentorship.

U.S. Army Lt. Col. Jared Wagner, commander of 1st Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment Leader Rakkasans, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), supporting 3rd Infantry Division, and Command Sgt. Maj. Kirk Foster, the senior enlisted advisor of 1st Bn., 187th IN, 3rd BCT, 101st ABN, leads the color guard during a parade in celebration of the Estonian Independence Day at Tallinn, Estonia, Feb. 24, 2024. The independence day parade featured various military equipment and capabilities from Estonia and its allies to showcase their camaraderie and unity. The 3rd Infantry Divisions mission in Europe is to engage in multinational training and exercises across the continent, working alongside NATO Allies and regional security partners to provide combat-credible forces to V Corps, Americas forward deployed corps in Europe. Army

U.S. Army Lt. Col. Jamie Nasi, the in-coming commander of HHBN III Corps, and Lt. Col. Josef Thrash III, the out-going commander of HHBN III Corps, bows their head for prayer alongside British Army Brig. Gen. Michael Keating, the deputy commander for support of III Corps and Fort Hood, as a part of a change of command ceremony on Fort Hood, Tx. The Change of Command Ceremony is a formal passing of authority and accountability of command from one leader to another.

The NATO enhanced Forward Presence Battle Group Poland Croatian army Maj. Nenad Vecenaj, outgoing commander of the 10th Croatian Contingent, Thunder, delivers a speech during the 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 paratroopers assigned to 4th Battalion, 319th Airborne Field Artillery Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, pass the guidon during the Fury Company change of command ceremony at Grafenwoehr, Germany, Feb. 23, 2024. Cpt. Danielle Bauer relinquished command of Fury Company to Cpt. Austin Norris. Army

Soldiers of the 2nd of the 151st Infantry Battalion, from the Indiana Army National Guard, practice crowd and riot control tactics with the German Bundeswehr(Army) at Hohenfels Training Center, Germany, on October 7, 2022. Task Force Nighthawk is training to be the 31st rotation of U.S. forces to support Operation Joint Guardian in Regional Command East, KFOR in Kosovo.

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Patrick Evenson, a public affairs specialist assigned to the 378th Air Expeditionary Wing, videos Senior Airman Jorge Pinzon, an emergency management specialist with the 378th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron, acting out a scene, July 12, 2022, for a "What to do during emergency alarms at PSAB" video produced at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The video is intended to be a fun yet informative video for newcomers to PSAB.

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Soldiers from the California National Guards San Bernadino-based 1-185th Infantry Regiment arrived home at Los Angeles International Airport today, Oct. 15, 2022, after a one-year deployment to Poland. During their deployment, the 1-185th was part of Battlegroup Poland, a NATO lead operation that enforces NATO and a multinational military presence in Northeastern Europe. Their specific mission was to train with other nations to demonstrate an alliance and the ability to respond as one force against any potential aggression.

U.S. Soldiers assigned to 173rd Airborne Brigade receive a safety brief before starting the 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. Gen. Joseph P. McGee, right, commanding general of the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), and Lt. Gen. Pasi Välimäki, left, commander of the Finnish Army, conduct an after-action review following the live fire exercise at Rovaniemi, Finland, August 11, 2022. The 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) began combined training in Finland to strengthen relations and build interoperability between the two partner nations.

U.S. Army Cpt. Kamal Gill assigned to 1st battalion, 77th Field Artillery Regiments (1-77 FAR) prepares to uncase the Charlie Battery guidon during the Activation Ceremony of Charlie Battery at Tower Barracks, Grafenwoehr, Germany, Jan. 10 2024.

U.S. Army ROTC Cadets assigned to the U.S. Army Cadet Command 2nd Brigade accept awards for placing first overall during the Ranger Challenge at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. on Oct. 23, 2022.The competition is conducted over two days on a non-tactical course. The mission is to challenge Cadets' mental and physical toughness and to develop leadership while fostering teamwork and esprit-de-corps. Teams participate in nine graded events, each team is awarded points based on how well they perform in each event. The best team in each event is awarded a trophy for being the first, second, and third place teams. The number one team is The Ranger Challenge Winner for that year.

Danish Staff Sgt. Marc Westhausen, left, an operations noncommisioned officer assigned to 3rd Battery, Forward Command Post, Joint Fire Support Coordination Element and U.S. Staff Sgt. Agustin Montanez, right, a mass communication specialist assigned to the 113th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment, Puerto Rico National Guard, exchange rank as leaders from 18 participating countries 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.

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Airmen from the 374th Security Forces Squadron stand at parade rest for a police retreat ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 20, 2022. The 374th SFS held the ceremony during Police Week to honor law enforcement personnel as well as recognize the dangers and risks they face every day.

U.S. Army Spc. Ria Walsh (Left) and Spc. Robert Wright (right), military police with New York National Guard Military Police from the 222nd Military Police Company, escort a simulated detainee for part of an exercise on 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.

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Gabriel Rivera Villanueva, a public affairs NCO assigned to the 113th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment of the Puerto Rico Army National Guard, works on his computer at Bolesławiec, Poland, Sept. 15, 2022. The 113th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment is among other units assigned to the 1st Infantry Division, and is celebrating Hispanic heritage month, remembering Hispanics that have served throughout U.S. military history.

U.S. Army 2nd Lt. James Booth, assigned to Viper Company, 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), conducts an after action review with Finnish soldiers, assigned to the Jaeger Brigade, following a combined situational training exercise at Sodankyla, Finland, July 20, 2022. The 2nd BCT is assigned to the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), under command and control of V Corps, America's forward deployed corps in Europe, working alongside NATO allies and regional security partners to provide combat-credible forces.

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.

U.S. Army Capt. James Turbyfill, assigned to Task Force Centaur, speaks with partner forces during a key leader engagement to advise in an Iraq-led air defense operational rehearsal exercise, Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, Oct. 30, 2022. The mission of Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve is to advise, assist and enable partner forces in the enduring defeat of ISIS, within designated areas of Iraq and Syria.

Members of the Polish Military Contingent participate in a change of command ceremony at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, May 27, 2022. During the ceremony, Lt. Cmdr. Tomasz Kozlowski assumed the command responsibilities from Polish Navy 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.

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Robert Harbaugh, a reconnaissance non-commissioned officer (NCO), assigned to the 773rd Civil Support Team (CST), 7th Mission Support Command (MSC), U.S. Army Reserve, demonstrates the proper way to stage a gas mask for NATO partners, September 14 at Toxic Valley 22 in Slovakia.This year marks the 10th iteration of the live-agent training exercise which hosted participants from 12 NATO nations.

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.

New Jersey Army National Guard Capt. London Nagai, Bilateral Affairs Officer, engages in discussion with Brig. Gen. Arben Kingji, Albanian Chief of Defence, in Biza, Tirana, Albania, September 14. As part of the U.S. Department of Defense State Partnership Program, the New Jersey National Guard sent more than 30 Soldiers to participate in various military-to-military events this week as the Albanian Armed Forces conduct their NATO Validation Exercise.

Croatian army Maj. Nenad Vecenaj, outgoing commander of the 10th Croatian Contingent, Thunder, NATO enhanced Forward Presence Battle Group Poland, passes the Croatian flag to U.S. Army Lt. Col. Sean M. Castilla, commander of the NATO enhanced Forward Presence Battle Group Poland, and the commander of the 3rd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, during the Hand Over, Take Over ceremony in Bemowo Piskie, Poland, Jan. 24, 2023. The Croatian 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.

U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 2nd Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 11th Airborne Division, stand at Pershing Parade Field during the reflagging ceremony of the 11th Airborne Division, June 6, 2022, 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.

Cadets from the Royal Military College of Canada compete during Sandhurst 2022, April 29, 2022, at the U.S. Military Academy, West Point, N.Y.The annual Sandhurst Military Skills Competition takes place at the U.S. Military Academy (USMA) on April 29 and 30. Sandhurst is a two-day competition featuring teams from West Point, Army ROTC units across the U.S., all service academies, and 16 international teams from across the globe.

U.S. Army Lt. Col. Richard Peacock, commander of the 1st Brigade Engineer Battalion, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division holds the battalion colors during a change of command ceremony at Bolesławiec, Poland, April 4, 2022. The 1st Brigade Engineer Battalion, also known as "Diehard," is the oldest engineer battalion in the U.S. Army, tracing its lineage all the way to 1846.

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

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 1st Sgt. Dain Cox leads the formation 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 Infantrymen assigned to the East Africa Response Force (EARF) participate in an Emergency Deployment Readiness Exercise (EDRE) to provide security at the U.S. Embassy, Mogadishu, Somalia, April 22, 2022. The Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa deploys the EARF to support Department of State partners in fixed-site security and evacuation support to protect U.S. Government facilities and personnel and to enable U.S. Embassies to continue operations in challenging security environments.

Two Czech 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 Sgt. 1st Class Stephen Dey, acting first sergeant of Viper Company, 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), and Finnish Army 1st Lt. Sami Sailynkangas, executive officer of Combat Support Company, Jaeger Battalion, Jaeger Brigade, discuss the setup of the upcoming situational training exercise at Sodankyla, Finland, July 18, 2022. 101st (AASLT) is part of V CorpsAmericas Forward Deployed in Europewhich works alongside regional security partners to provide combat-ready forces, execute joint and multinational training exercises, and retain command and control for the airborne division, and all rotational and assigned units in the European theater. The ability of U.S. Soldiers and systems, and those of other countries like Finland, to work side-by-side is critical to bolstering an extended network of alliances and partnerships capable of decisively meeting the challenges of today and tomorrow.

U.S. Army Lt. Col. Sean M. Castilla, commander of Battlegroup Poland and the commander of the 3rd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment (3-8 CAV), salutes with his saber, Maj. Ali Smith, outgoing commander of the United Kingdom Black Dragons Troop, and incoming commander, Maj. Freddie Taylor-Dickson of the U.K. Prince of Whales Troop, The Royal Lancers, during the U.K. Army contingent Hand Over, Take Over ceremony in Bemowo Piskie, Poland, Oct. 14, 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.

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Officers with the Estonian and British Army observe the Combination Arms Rehearsal briefing 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 in an integrated training environment to replicate a near-peer threat during large-scale combat operations within multi-domain operations.

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. Soldiers from the 41st Field Artillery Brigade participate in the 1st Battalion, 6th Field Artillery Regiment activation ceremony at Grafenwoehr, Germany, Jan. 10, 2023. The 41st FAB activated the 1st Battalion 6th Field Artillery Regiment and the 1st Battalion, 77th Field Artillery Regiment. The activation of these brigades reflects ongoing commitment to modernization and adaptability to enhance operational capabilities, emphasizing increased lethality and dedicated support for our NATO allies.

Maj. Brandon Paniagua, FLATIRON Detachment former commander, 1st Battalion, 223d Aviation Regiment, addresses his troops during the change of command ceremony at Carins Airfield, Fort Rucker, Alabama, April 4, 2022.

Service members from Norway taught cold weather clothing tactics at Camp Ripley, March 30, 2022. Minnesota National Guard Soldiers learned how to use their cold weather gear more efficiently. (Minnesota National Guard Photo by Sgt. Mahsima Alkamooneh)

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

1st Air Cavalry Brigade conducts battalion-sized air assault training operation with the Italian Paratrooper Brigade "FOLGORE" during Swift Response 2022, Skopje, North Macedonia, May 17, 2022. Exercise 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.

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Col. Jay Brooke, Special Operations Command South Deputy commander, speaks to United States team members after the Fuerzas Comando 2022 opening ceremony on June 13, 2022, in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. Honduras hosts the event from June 13-23. About 700 security forces personnel from 17 countries, including the United States, participated in the challenging contest, promoting military-to-military relationships, increasing training knowledge, and improving regional security. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Lionel Castellano)

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.

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. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. David A. Ottignon, the commanding general of II Marine Expeditionary Force, speaks with the Marines of Combat Logistics Battalion 6 before the NATO exercise Nordic Response 24 during his visit to the Marines in Setermoen, Norway, Jan. 25, 2024. Nordic Response is a Norwegian national readiness and defense exercise designed to enhance military capabilities and allied cooperation in high-intensity warfighting in a challenging arctic environment. This exercise will test military activities ranging from the reception of allied and partner reinforcements and command and control interoperability to combined joint operations, maritime prepositioning force logistics, integration with NATO militaries, and reacting against an adversary force during a dynamic training environment. The U.S. stands firm in commitment and readiness to support Norway, allies and partners.

U.S. Army paratroopers with the 173rd Airborne Brigade participate in a ceremony honoring the fallen U.S. troops in Operation Overlord or D-Day at the Normandy American Cemetery in Coleville, France, May 29, 2022. On June 6, 1944, more than 150,000 soldiers from the Allied Forces stormed Normandy Beach in what is known as the largest seaborne invasion in history. Approximately 4,000 soldiers lost their lives, and the battle changed the course of World War ll. 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(U.S. Army photograph by Staff Sgt. Alexander Skripnichuk)

U.S. Army Gen. Charles Flynn, Commander of the U.S. Army Pacific, speaks with soldiers from the 1st Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 11th Airborne Division, during Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center 24-02 at Donnelly Training Area, Alaska, Feb. 15, 2024. JPMRC 24-02 is a display of our soldiers ability to survive and thrive in the Arctic, and the 11th Airborne Divisions ability to fight and win our nations wars anywhere. Army

The 25th Infantry Division Deputy Commander of Interoperability Col Michael van Welie addresses the combined forces participating in Keris Strike 22, on Camp SG Buloh, June 10, 2022. Keris Strike is a bilateral Army-to-Army exercise between the Malaysian Army and United States Army Pacific that increases interoperability operations and reaffirms shared security commitments to the Indo-Pacific region.

A U.S. Soldier competing in the Armys first-ever Best Squad Competition receives instructions on a medical lane skills test at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, on September 30, 2022. The Army Best Squad Competition tests Soldiers on their individual and collective ability to adapt to and overcome challenging scenarios and battle-readiness events that test their physical endurance, technical skills, and tactical abilities under stress and extreme fatigue.

The 82nd Airborne Divisions All American Chorus performs at the Eternal Heroes Monument in Normandy, France, June 2, 2022. World War II Veterans and representatives of the 82nd Airborne Division and 101st Airborne Divisions (Air Assault) came to honor fallen Paratroopers who liberated Ravenoville in June of 1944.

U.S. Army Soldiers with Golf Gamblers Company, 2nd Battalion, 69th Armored Regiment Panther Battalion, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, regroup after running through a simulated contamination zone during the Dracula Games hosted by the Romanian Air Defense at Bemowo Piskie Training Area, Poland, Jan. 19, 2024. The Dracula Games were a series of mental and physical small-team challenges involving Soldiers from four different countries: the 3rd Infantry Division representing the U.S., Eagle Troop representing the U.K., the 12th Croatian Contingent Iron Boars, and the Romanian Air Defense Transylvanian Gepards. The 3rd Infantry Divisions mission in Europe is to engage in multinational training and exercises across the continent, working alongside NATO Allies and regional security partners to provide combat-credible forces to V Corps, Americas forward deployed corps in Europe.

Paratroopers from Task Force Dragon and Task Force 82 march alongside NATO Allies during a festival celebrating Polands Constitution Day in Rzezsow, Poland, May 3, 2022. U.S. Servicememebers were invited to join in the festivities of “Swieto Paniagi” including a parade, concerts, performances and outdoor attractions. U.S. Soldiers have been deployed to Poland as part of a strong and unremitting commitment to NATO Allies and partners in the region.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Diego Pena Diaz, center, a native of Puerto Rico and an ammunition technician with Combat Logistics Battalion 6, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, conducts a safety brief during a visit with U.S. Army Maj. Gen. John H. Phillips, right; a native of Pennsylvania and the director for the J-6 command, control, communications, and computers / cyber for U.S. European Command; at Setermoen, Norway, Feb. 26, 2024. Phillips engaged with communications Marines in preparation for Exercise Nordic Response 24. Exercise Nordic Response, formerly known as Cold Response, is a NATO training event conducted every two years to promote military competency in arctic environments and to foster interoperability between the U.S. Marine Corps and allied nations. Marine Corps

COMBINED ENDEAVOR 2001 commanders march toward the colors, left to right, a United States Army Brigadier General, a German field officer, a US Army Lieutenant Colonel and Deputy Commander in CHIEF (ECDC), General Carlton W. Fulford, Jr. during the closing ceremonies held in Lager Aulenbach, Germany. (Duplicate image, see also DFSD0205135 or search 010524F9186F009). Subject Operation/Series: COMBINED ENDEAVOR 2001 Base: Lager Aulenbach State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU)

Members of U.S. Coast Guard Maritime Safety and Security Team (MSST) San Francisco give personnel from the U.S. Army Civil Affairs Battalion a tour of their unit Jan. 19, 2023 on Coast Guard Island. The group also toured a small boat and were informed about operations and training conducted by MSST members. U.S. Coast Guard

TALLINN, Estonia (Aug 8, 2022) U.S. Navy Cmdr. Elizabeth Nelson, center, commanding officer of the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44), guides distinguished visitors from the Estonian Embassy and city council during a ship tour, in Tallin, Estonia, Aug. 8, 2022. Gunston Hall (LSD 44) is part of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, under the command and control of Task Force 61/2, 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.

4th Infantry Division Soldiers approach the finish line of the Utah Beach phyiscal fitness event that marked the start of Ivy on Fort Carson, May 23, 2022. The Utah Beach event pays tribute to the 4th Infantry Division Soldiers that stormed Utah Beach on D-Day, June 6, 1944.

Cpl. Louis Carbery, assigned to 8/9th Royal Australian Regiment, discusses cornering techniques with Soldiers assigned to 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division during urban operations as part of Exercise Cartwheel at Black Rock Camp, Fiji, September 13, 2022. Exercise Cartwheel is a multilateral military-to-military training exercise with the Republic of Fiji Military, Australian, New Zealand, and British forces that builds expeditionary readiness and interoperability by increasing the capacity to face a crisis and contingencies by developing and stressing units at the highest training levels.

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.

221130-N-FM230-1011 NAPLES, Italy (Nov. 30, 2022) Vice Adm. Thomas E. Ishee, commander, U.S. Sixth Fleet and Striking and Support Forces NATO, arrives aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) for a Commanders Conference, Nov. 30, 2022. The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group 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.

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Jeffrey Baldwin, a member of the 82nd Airborne Divisions Best Squad, receives instructions during the dive portion of a combat water survival test during the XVIII Airborne Corps Best Squad Competition at Fort Stewart, Georgia, July 27, 2022. During the Best Squad Competition, competitors were tested on a wide range of subjects including land navigation, marksmanship, casualty care, physical fitness, small-unit tactics and endurance.

U.S. Army Veteran Robert Heurgue tours his old drop zone with Maj. Gen. Christopher LaNeve in Normandy, France, June 3, 2022. Heurgue dropped into Normandy while assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division 78 years ago.

A Polish Jumpmaster conducts actions in the aircraft with a group of U.S. Army and European Paratroopers 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

Finnish soldiers interview U.S. Army Lt. Col. Jacob Teplesky, commander of the 4th Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, during a bilateral training exercise at Santahamina, Finland, June 28, 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. 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.

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

U.S. Soldiers from the 102d Signal Battalion render honors while the national anthem is played during a change of command ceremony at Clay Kaserne in Wiesbaden, Germany, June 19, 2022. Lt. Col. Kenneth H. Donnolly relinquished command of the unit to Lt. Col. Crystal D. Ernst.

030804-F-6701P-011. Subject Operation/Series: JTF LIBERIA Base: Lungi Country: Sierra Leone (SLE)

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.

NAVAL BASE AMAPALA, Honduras - Mexican Arm Forces walk onto a Chinook that will drop them into the Gulf of Fonseca, Honduras for the Fuerzas Comando competition June 20, 2022, in Naval Base Amapala, Honduras. Fuerzas Comando (FC) is a Foreign Military Interaction exercise designed to enhance multinational and regional cooperation, mutual trust and confidence and improve the training, readiness, interoperability, and capability of regional Special Operations Forces (SOF).

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