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U.S. Army Lt. Col. James Anderson, the Commander of 4th Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, observes target placement during Saber Guardian 25 at the Joint Force Training Center Hajmasker, Hungary, June 17, 2025. The exercise integrates the 2nd Cavalry Regiment, assigned to V Corps, with Hungarian and Spanish Defense Forces, demonstrating seamless interoperability among NATO Allies. Demonstrating global deterrence and the U.S. Army’s ability to rapidly deploy U.S. based combat power in Europe and the Arctic region alongside Allies and partners, DEFENDER 25 brings U.S. troops together with forces f-stock-photo
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Members assigned to the Expeditionary Training Support Detachment, Training Support Activity Europe (TSAE), conduct a demonstration of targets during Saber Guardian 25 at the Joint Force Training Center Hajmasker, Hungary, June 17, 2025.TSAE enables U.S. Forces to conduct live fire exercises as the Range Management Authority wherever U.S. Soldiers are training in Europe and Africa. Demonstrating global deterrence and the U.S. Army’s ability to rapidly deploy U.S. based combat power in Europe and the Arctic region alongside Allies and partners, DEFENDER 25 brings U.S. troops together with force-stock-photo
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U.S. Soldiers assigned to 4th Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, prepare 120mm mortar shells during final preparations prior to the combined arms live fire exercise they will conduct with NATO and partner forces during Saber Guardian 25 at the Joint Force Training Center Hajmasker, Hungary, June 15, 2025. The 2nd Cavalry Regiment, assigned to V Corps, America's forward deployed corps in Europe, works alongside NATO allies and regional security partners to provide combat-credible forces capable of rapid deployment throughout the European theater to defend the NATO alliance. Demonstrating global de-stock-photo
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U.S. Soldiers assigned to 4th Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, prepare 120mm mortar shells during final preparations prior to the combined arms live fire exercise they will conduct with NATO and partner forces during Saber Guardian 25 at the Joint Force Training Center Hajmasker, Hungary, June 15, 2025. The 2nd Cavalry Regiment, assigned to V Corps, America's forward deployed corps in Europe, works alongside NATO allies and regional security partners to provide combat-credible forces capable of rapid deployment throughout the European theater to defend the NATO alliance. Demonstrating global de-stock-photo
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U.S. Soldiers assigned to 4th Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, prepare 120mm mortar shells during final preparations prior to the combined arms live fire exercise they will conduct with NATO and partner forces during Saber Guardian 25 at the Joint Force Training Center Hajmasker, Hungary, June 15, 2025. The 2nd Cavalry Regiment, assigned to V Corps, America's forward deployed corps in Europe, works alongside NATO allies and regional security partners to provide combat-credible forces capable of rapid deployment throughout the European theater to defend the NATO alliance. Demonstrating global de-stock-photo
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U.S. Soldiers assigned to 4th Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, prepare 120mm mortar shells during final preparations prior to the combined arms live fire exercise they will conduct with NATO and partner forces during Saber Guardian 25 at the Joint Force Training Center Hajmasker, Hungary, June 15, 2025. The 2nd Cavalry Regiment, assigned to V Corps, America's forward deployed corps in Europe, works alongside NATO allies and regional security partners to provide combat-credible forces capable of rapid deployment throughout the European theater to defend the NATO alliance. Demonstrating global de-stock-photo
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U.S. Soldiers assigned to 4th Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, prepare 120mm mortar shells during final preparations prior to the combined arms live fire exercise they will conduct with NATO and partner forces during Saber Guardian 25 at the Joint Force Training Center Hajmasker, Hungary, June 15, 2025. The 2nd Cavalry Regiment, assigned to V Corps, America's forward deployed corps in Europe, works alongside NATO allies and regional security partners to provide combat-credible forces capable of rapid deployment throughout the European theater to defend the NATO alliance. Demonstrating global de-stock-photo
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U.S. Soldiers assigned to 4th Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, prepare 120mm mortar shells during final preparations prior to the combined arms live fire exercise they will conduct with NATO and partner forces during Saber Guardian 25 at the Joint Force Training Center Hajmasker, Hungary, June 15, 2025. The 2nd Cavalry Regiment, assigned to V Corps, America's forward deployed corps in Europe, works alongside NATO allies and regional security partners to provide combat-credible forces capable of rapid deployment throughout the European theater to defend the NATO alliance. Demonstrating global de-stock-photo
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Romanian Land Forces soldiers prepare to fire an M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System in a joint live fire exercise with U.S. Soldiers assigned to 41st Field Artillery Brigade during Exercise Saber Guardian 25 at the Cincu Training Area, Romania, June 14, 2025. This joint training will increase synchronization and interoperability to become a more lethal warfighting force. Demonstrating global deterrence and the U.S. Army’s ability to rapidly deploy U.S.-based combat power in Europe and the Arctic region alongside Allies and partners, DEFENDER 25 brings U.S. troops together with forces f-stock-photo
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Romanian Land Forces soldiers maneuver an M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System after completing a joint live fire exercise with U.S. Soldiers assigned to 41st Field Artillery Brigade during Exercise Saber Guardian 25 at the Cincu Training Area, Romania, June 14, 2025. This joint training will increase synchronization and interoperability to become a more lethal warfighting force. Demonstrating global deterrence and the U.S. Army’s ability to rapidly deploy U.S.-based combat power in Europe and the Arctic region alongside Allies and partners, DEFENDER 25 brings U.S. troops together with f-stock-photo
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U.S. Soldiers assigned to 1st Battalion, 77th Field Artillery Regiment, 41st Field Artillery Brigade fire a Multiple Launch Rocket System in a joint live fire exercise with Romanian Land Forces soldiers during Exercise Saber Guardian 25 at the Cincu Training Area, Romania, June 14, 2025. This joint training will increase synchronization and interoperability to become a more lethal warfighting force. Demonstrating global deterrence and the U.S. Army’s ability to rapidly deploy U.S.-based combat power in Europe and the Arctic region alongside Allies and partners, DEFENDER 25 brings U.S. troops t-stock-photo
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U.S. Soldiers assigned to 1st Battalion, 77th Field Artillery Regiment, 41st Field Artillery Brigade prepare to fire a Multiple Launch Rocket System in a joint live fire exercise with Romanian Land Forces soldiers during Exercise Saber Guardian 25 at the Cincu Training Area, Romania, June 14, 2025. This joint training will increase synchronization and interoperability to become a more lethal warfighting force. Demonstrating global deterrence and the U.S. Army’s ability to rapidly deploy U.S.-based combat power in Europe and the Arctic region alongside Allies and partners, DEFENDER 25 brings U.-stock-photo
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U.S. Soldiers assigned to 1st Battalion, 77th Field Artillery Regiment, 41st Field Artillery Brigade fire a Multiple Launch Rocket System in a joint live fire exercise with Romanian Land Forces soldiers during Exercise Saber Guardian 25 at the Cincu Training Area, Romania, June 14, 2025. This joint training will increase synchronization and interoperability to become a more lethal warfighting force. Demonstrating global deterrence and the U.S. Army’s ability to rapidly deploy U.S.-based combat power in Europe and the Arctic region alongside Allies and partners, DEFENDER 25 brings U.S. troops t-stock-photo
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U.S. Soldiers assigned to 1st Battalion, 77th Field Artillery Regiment, 41st Field Artillery Brigade fire a Multiple Launch Rocket System in a joint live fire exercise with Romanian Land Forces soldiers during Exercise Saber Guardian 25 at the Cincu Training Area, Romania, June 14, 2025. This joint training will increase synchronization and interoperability to become a more lethal warfighting force. Demonstrating global deterrence and the U.S. Army’s ability to rapidly deploy U.S.-based combat power in Europe and the Arctic region alongside Allies and partners, DEFENDER 25 brings U.S. troops t-stock-photo
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Romanian Land Forces soldiers maneuver an M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System after completing a joint live fire exercise with U.S. Soldiers assigned to 41st Field Artillery Brigade during Exercise Saber Guardian 25 at the Cincu Training Area, Romania, June 14, 2025. This joint training will increase synchronization and interoperability to become a more lethal warfighting force. Demonstrating global deterrence and the U.S. Army’s ability to rapidly deploy U.S.-based combat power in Europe and the Arctic region alongside Allies and partners, DEFENDER 25 brings U.S. troops together with f-stock-photo
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U.S. Soldiers assigned to 1st Battalion, 77th Field Artillery Regiment, 41st Field Artillery Brigade maneuver a Multiple Launch Rocket System in a joint live fire exercise with Romanian Land Forces soldiers during Exercise Saber Guardian 25 at the Cincu Training Area, Romania, June 14, 2025. This joint training will increase synchronization and interoperability to become a more lethal warfighting force. Demonstrating global deterrence and the U.S. Army’s ability to rapidly deploy U.S.-based combat power in Europe and the Arctic region alongside Allies and partners, DEFENDER 25 brings U.S. troo-stock-photo
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June 12, 2025 - Frecatei, Romania - A U.S. Soldier assigned to 7th Engineer Brigade, 21st Theater Sustainment Command, receives a rope while setting up a raft for a wet gap crossing during exercise Saber Guardian 25 in Frecatei, Romania, June 12, 2025. Saber Guardian 25 is an exercise co-led by the Romanian Joint Force Command and U.S. Army Europe that is designed to improve the integration of multinational combat forces and interoperability, enabling Allies and forces to operate together, allowing them to communicate more effectively through shared procedures creating war ready Soldiers ready-stock-photo
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Service members from the Albanian Armed Forces conduct a fast-rope exercise during a live-fire demonstration for distinguished visitors as part of Exercise Immediate Response 25 at Biza Military Training Base, Albania, June 9, 2025. The demonstration, involving Albanian forces, provided a glimpse of previous training that enhanced multinational readiness and interoperability. Demonstrating global deterrence and the U.S. Army’s ability to rapidly deploy U.S.-based combat power in Europe and the Arctic region alongside Allies and partners, DEFENDER 25 brings U.S. troops together with forces from-stock-photo
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U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to 4th Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment rehearse movement and entry procedures in a simulated “glass house” training lane during Saber Guardian 25 at Camp WolfWolf, Hungary, June 9, 2025. The boundary-marked layout provided a controlled environment to refine small-unit tactics for room-clearing operations. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Carlos Marquez)    Demonstrating global deterrence and the U.S. Army’s ability to rapidly deploy U.S.-based combat power in Europe and the Arctic region alongside Allies and partners, DEFENDER 25 brings U.S. troops together with forces from-stock-photo
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U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to 4th Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment execute tactical movement through a simulated “glass house” lane during Saber Guardian 25 at Camp Wolf, Hungary, June 9, 2025. The drills provided a controlled environment to sharpen team flow, spacing, and target engagement during close-quarters operations. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Carlos Marquez)    Demonstrating global deterrence and the U.S. Army’s ability to rapidly deploy U.S.-based combat power in Europe and the Arctic region alongside Allies and partners, DEFENDER 25 brings U.S. troops together with forces from 29 Allied-stock-photo
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U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to 4th Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment refine individual weapon handling and target acquisition techniques during simulated room-clearing drills at Camp Wolf, Hungary, June 9, 2025. The training, conducted in a boundary-marked “glass house” lane, reinforced precision movement and controlled engagements during close-quarters operations as part of Saber Guardian 25. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Carlos Marquez)    Demonstrating global deterrence and the U.S. Army’s ability to rapidly deploy U.S.-based combat power in Europe and the Arctic region alongside Allies and partner-stock-photo
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U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to 4th Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment rehearse team movement and clearing sequences in a simulated “glass house” lane during Saber Guardian 25 at Camp Wolf, Hungary, June 9, 2025.The drills focused on maintaining formation, communication, and precision during close-quarters battle scenarios. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Carlos Marquez)    Demonstrating global deterrence and the U.S. Army’s ability to rapidly deploy U.S.-based combat power in Europe and the Arctic region alongside Allies and partners, DEFENDER 25 brings U.S. troops together with forces from 29 Allied and-stock-photo
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Service members from the Maine National Guard, Vermont National Guard, Armed Forces of Montenegro, and the Army of the Republic of North Macedonia pose for a group photo before beginning a cyber training exercise during Immediate Response 25 at Golubovci Air Base, Montenegro, June 2, 2025. The cyber exercise was developed and facilitated as a combined effort between the Maine National Guard and the Armed Forces of Montenegro through the State Partnership Program (SPP). The Vermont National Guard and the Army of the Republic of Macedonia, SPP partners since 1993, also participated in the exerci-stock-photo
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A U.S. Army Soldier assigned to the 252nd Military Police Company, Tennessee Army National Guard, prepares to deploy his headlamp for improved visibility and safety during night operations at the Nestos River in Greece, May 29, 2025. The Soldier was part of a multinational effort supporting a wet gap crossing during the Immediate Response portion of DEFENDER 25. Units operated through the night under limited lighting, conducting 24-hour operations to ensure mission success before returning to Petrochori Training Area shortly after sunrise on May 30. The exercise tested large-scale coordination-stock-photo
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The Soldiers of Alpha Company, 4th Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, conduct a company Situational Training Exercise alongside Bulgarian forces at Koren Training Area, Bulgaria, May 28, 2025. The Bulgarian national exercise, Balkan Sentinel, is linked to Immediate Response 25 and consists of a company from the U.S. Army's 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, one Forward Land Forces (FLF) multinational battlegroup and the Bulgarian Land Force Command conducting a battalion-level live-fire exercise at Novo Selo TA and Koren TA. The-stock-photo
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U.S. Soldiers of Alpha Company, 4th Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, conduct a company Situational Training Exercise, alongside Bulgarian forces at Koren Training Area, Bulgaria, May 30, 2025. The Bulgarian national exercise, Balkan Sentinel, is linked to Immediate Response 25 and consists of a company from the U.S. Army's 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, one Forward Land Forces (FLF) multinational battlegroup and the Bulgarian Land Force Command conducting a battalion-level live-fire exercise at Novo Selo TA and Koren TA. T-stock-photo
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A Leopard 2A6 HEL tank commander, left, assigned to 1st Armored Cavalry Battalion, First Army, Hellenic Army, Greece, gives directions to the tank behind him during Immediate Response 25, one of the DEFENDER 25 training exercises, Krivolak Training Area, Krivolak, North Macedonia, May 30, 2025.Demonstrating global deterrence and the U.S. Army’s ability to rapidly deploy U.S.-based combat power in Europe and the Arctic region alongside Allies and partners, DEFENDER 25 brings U.S. troops together with forces from 29 Allied and partner nations to build readiness through large-scale combat trainin-stock-photo
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U.S. Soldiers of Alpha Company, 4th Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, assault a trench during company Situational Training Exercise conducted alongside Bulgarian forces at Koren Training Area, Bulgaria, May 30, 2025. The Bulgarian national exercise, Balkan Sentinel, is linked to Immediate Response 25 and consists of a company from the U.S. Army's 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, one Forward Land Forces (FLF) multinational battlegroup and the Bulgarian Land Force Command conducting a battalion-level live-fire exercise at Novo-stock-photo
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U.S. Soldiers of Alpha Company, 4th Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, prepare to assault the next trench during a company Situational Training Exercise conducted alongside Bulgarian forces at Koren Training Area, Bulgaria, May 30, 2025. The Bulgarian national exercise, Balkan Sentinel, is linked to Immediate Response 25 and consists of a company from the U.S. Army's 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, one Forward Land Forces (FLF) multinational battlegroup and the Bulgarian Land Force Command conducting a battalion-level live-fi-stock-photo
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The Soldiers of Alpha Company, 4th Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, assault a trench during a company Situational Training Exercise conducted alongside Bulgarian forces at Koren Training Area, Bulgaria, May 30, 2025. The Bulgarian national exercise, Balkan Sentinel, is linked to Immediate Response 25 and consists of a company from the U.S. Army's 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, one Forward Land Forces (FLF) multinational battlegroup and the Bulgarian Land Force Command conducting a battalion-level live-fire exercise at Novo-stock-photo
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The Soldiers of Alpha Company, 4th Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, signal all clear in the trench during a company Situational Training Exercise conducted alongside Bulgarian forces at Koren Training Area, Bulgaria, May 30, 2025. The Bulgarian national exercise, Balkan Sentinel, is linked to Immediate Response 25 and consists of a company from the U.S. Army's 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, one Forward Land Forces (FLF) multinational battlegroup and the Bulgarian Land Force Command conducting a battalion-level live-fire ex-stock-photo
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U.S. Army Spc. Joseph Freshour, assigned to the 252nd Military Police Company, Tennessee Army National Guard, verifies communications with other elements of the convoy using a hand-held radio at Training Area Petrochori, Greece, May 29, 2025. The check was conducted before the unit departed for the Nestos River to support a multinational wet gap crossing during the Immediate Response portion of DEFENDER 25. The exercise improves interoperability, communication, and large-scale maneuver capabilities among U.S. forces and allied partners.-stock-photo
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U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Tyler Henshaw, center, assigned to the 252nd Military Police Company, Tennessee Army National Guard, explains a key turn along the convoy route from Petrochori Training Area to the Nestos River in Greece, May 29, 2025. Henshaw provided guidance amid the bustle of multiple convoys entering the area, including Bulgarian military police—part of Bulgaria’s state partnership with the Tennessee National Guard. The 252nd was preparing to support a multinational wet gap crossing during the Immediate Response portion of DEFENDER 25, an exercise designed to enhance multinational coordi-stock-photo
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U.S. Army Sgt. Michael Harris, a military police officer assigned to the 269th Military Police Company, Tennessee Army National Guard, ground guides a High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) into its designated chalk position in the convoy lineup at Training Area Petrochori, Greece, May 29, 2025. The convoy departed for the Nestos River, where U.S. and allied forces are conducting a wet gap crossing—one of the key multinational training events during the Immediate Response portion of DEFENDER 25. The exercise demonstrates the U.S. Army’s ability to rapidly deploy and integrate with-stock-photo
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U.S. Army Capt. Cody McDonald, left, commander of the 252nd Military Police Company, and 1st Sgt. Ian Lauth, right, the company’s senior enlisted leader, observe their unit’s final preparations as the convoy’s scheduled departure time approaches at Training Area Petrochori, Greece, May 29, 2025. The 252nd MP Company is en route to the Nestos River to participate in a multinational wet gap crossing during the Immediate Response portion of DEFENDER 25. The exercise reinforces NATO interoperability and showcases the U.S. Army’s ability to project combat power across complex terrain alongside alli-stock-photo
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A Greek police escort passes a U.S. Army convoy in Kavala, Greece, on his way to replace a coworker at a nearby checkpoint, May 29, 2025. The convoy, consisting of vehicles from the 252nd Military Police Company, Tennessee Army National Guard, was traveling from Training Area Petrochori to the Nestos River to participate in a multinational wet gap crossing during the Immediate Response portion of DEFENDER 25. The exercise enhances NATO readiness, mobility, and interoperability across allied and partner forces.-stock-photo
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U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to Charlie Company, 3rd Battalion, 172nd Infantry Regiment (Mountain), 86th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Mountain), New Hampshire National Guard, perform security operations while stopped for unexploded ordnance recovery at the Krivolak Training Area, North Macedonia, May 29, 2025. Defense capabilities and training are equipping the U.S. Army of the future with lethal, survivable, and ready maneuver formations to deter hazardous threats. Demonstrating global deterrence and the U.S. Army’s ability to rapidly deploy U.S.-based combat power in Europe and the Arctic re-stock-photo
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U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to Charlie Company, 3rd Battalion, 172nd Infantry Regiment (Mountain), 86th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Mountain), New Hampshire National Guard, perform security operations while stopped for unexploded ordnance recovery at the Krivolak Training Area, North Macedonia, May 29, 2025. Charlie Company conducted this training to enhance interoperability during Immediate Response 25, one of the DEFENDER 25 series. Demonstrating global deterrence and the U.S. Army’s ability to rapidly deploy U.S.-based combat power in Europe and the Arctic region alongside Allies and part-stock-photo
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U.S. Army Pfc. James Smith, a signal support systems specialist assigned to the 252nd Military Police Company, stands in the back of a High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) while instructing designated drivers and truck commanders on programming and operating the AN/PRC-152 handheld radio at Petrochori Training Area, Greece, May 28, 2025. Centered among the gathered soldiers, Smith emphasized the importance of each team member being able to load radio frequencies and communicate effectively in the event a vehicle becomes lost or disabled during the convoy to the Nestos River in su-stock-photo
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U.S. Army Pfc. James Smith, a signal support systems specialist assigned to the 252nd Military Police Company, stands in the back of a High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) as he leads a hands-on class at Petrochori Training Area, Greece, May 28, 2025. Speaking to drivers and truck commanders ahead of a convoy to the Nestos River, Smith demonstrated how to program and operate the AN/PRC-152 handheld radio. The training ensured all personnel could maintain communication in the event a vehicle became lost, disabled or separated during convoy operations in support of the multinationa-stock-photo