To deter adversaries, the U.S. maintains a strong military and close relationships with allies through treaties such as NATO (the North Atlantic Treaty Organization). Should an ally call for support, U.S. forces must be ready to respond efficiently. Conducting regular training exercises is one way to improve readiness for such a response.
The Georgia Army National Guard is participating in a multinational exercise to improve its readiness. The exercise is called Dynamic Employment of Forces to Europe for NATO Deterrence and Enhanced Readiness (DEFENDER 24), which started on March 28, 2024. The 1st Battalion, 214th Field Artillery Regiment landed in Skillingaryd, Sweden, deploying as a battalion to shape operations for the Swedish...
Soldiers from the 1st Battalion, 214th Field Artillery Regiment conduct their last training exercises for DEFENDER 24 on May 11, 2024 in Skillingaryd, Sweden. DEFENDER 24 is the Dynamic Employment of Forces to Europe for NATO Deterrence and Enhanced Readiness, and is a U.S. European Command scheduled, U.S. Army Europe and Africa conducted exercises that consist of Saber Strike, Immediate Response, Swift Response. DEFENDER 24 is linked to NATO's Steadfast Defender exercise, and DoD's Large Scale Global Exercise, taking place from 28 March to 31 May. DEFENDER 24 is the largest U.S. Army exercise in Europe. It includes more than 17,000 U.S. and 23,000 multinational service members from more than 20 Allied and partner nations, including...
