Exercise BRIGHT STAR 2025 is a multilateral U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) command-post exercise, field training exercise and senior leader seminar, held with the Arab Republic of Egypt and other participating partner nations. This exercise strengthens military-to-military relationships between U.S. forces, our Egyptian partners, and participating nations. BRIGHT STAR 2025 is designed to enhance regional security and stability by training to respond to modern-day security scenarios.
U.S. Army green berets assigned to the 5th Special Forces Group took part in a combined military free fall event with service members from 12 partner nations during BRIGHT STAR 25 over the Great Pyramids of Giza, Egypt, Sept. 6, 2025.