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    STRIKE BACK 19

    Strike Back 19

    Strike Back 19    

    STRIKE BACK 2019 is a Bulgarian national exercise taking place from June 6-20, 2019 at Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria. Hosted by the Bulgarian Armed Forces, STRIKE BACK 19 is a multinational exercise including the participation of Albania, Greece, North Macedonia and U.S. troops. The exercise is designed to increase capabilities and interoperability with allies and partners. The highlight of STRIKE BACK 19 is a battalion Live Fire Exercise with artillery and mortar fires.

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    Strike Back 19 Ends with Final Ceremony

    Strike Back 19 Ends with Final Ceremony
    06.19.19 | SGT Alan Prince | 126PAOC
    Strike Back 19 brought together Soldiers from Bulgaria, Greece, U.S.A., North Macedonia, and Albania in a culminating, large scale, live fire...
    Live Fire Training at Strike Back 19

    Live Fire Training at Strike Back 19
    06.18.19 | SGT Robert Douglas | 126PAOC
    Soldiers with the U.S. Army, Bulgarian Army and Greek Army conduct a live fire training exercise at the Bulgarian Army's Novo Selo Training Area...
    Live Fire Training at Strike Back 19

    Live Fire Training at Strike Back 19
    06.18.19 | SGT Robert Douglas | 126PAOC
    Soldiers with the U.S. Army, Bulgarian Army and Greek Army conduct a live fire training exercise at the Bulgarian Army's Novo Selo Training Area...
    Joint Fire Exercise During STRIKE BACK 19

    Joint Fire Exercise During STRIKE BACK 19
    06.14.19 | SPC Abigail Graham | 126PAOC
    U.S. Army Soldiers of Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment fire Bradley Fighting Vehicles’ weapons systems during STRIKE BACK 19...
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    Operation Strike Back 19 Comes to a Close

    Operation Strike Back 19 Comes to a Close
    06.19.19 | SGT Robert Douglas | 126PAOC
    Soldiers with the Greek Army, Albanian Army and Bulgarian Army stand at attention during the closing ceremony of Operation Strike Back 19 at the...
    Operation Strike Back 19 Comes to a Close

    Operation Strike Back 19 Comes to a Close
    06.19.19 | SGT Robert Douglas | 126PAOC
    A soldier with the Albanian Army holds the Albanian flag during the closing the ceremony of Operation Strike Back 19 at the Bulgarian Army’s...
    Operation Strike Back 19 Comes to a Close

    Operation Strike Back 19 Comes to a Close
    06.19.19 | SGT Robert Douglas | 126PAOC
    Soldiers from the Republic of North Macedonia take part in the closing ceremony of Operation Strike Back 19 at the Bulgarian Army’s Novo Selo...
    Operation Strike Back 19 Comes to a Close

    Operation Strike Back 19 Comes to a Close
    06.19.19 | SGT Robert Douglas | 126PAOC
    A soldier with the Greek Army holds the Greek flag during the closing ceremony of Operation Strike Back 19 at the Bulgarian Army’s Novo Selo...
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    5 Featured Stories

    U.S. Army Europe Commanding General visits Strike Back 19

    U.S. Army Europe Commanding General...
    06.13.19 | MAJ Erica Mitchell | 126PAOC
    U.S. Army Europe Commanding General, Lt. Gen. Christopher Cavoli met with leaders and coordinators of Strike Back 19 to discuss successes of the...
    Bulgarian dignitaries visit Strike Back 19

    Bulgarian dignitaries visit Strike Back 19
    06.12.19 | MAJ Erica Mitchell | 126PAOC
    Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borissov, Defense Minister Krasimir Karakachanov and Chief of Defense General Andrey Botsev visit Strike Back 19 to...
    When the smoke clears

    When the smoke clears
    06.11.19 | SPC Abigail Graham | 126PAOC
    Expeditionary behavioral health unit teaches Soldiers coping skills during multinational exercise STRIKE BACK 19.
    Now That's High Quality H2O: Water Purification Units Provide Support During Bulgarian-hosted Strike Back 19.

    Now That's High Quality H2O: Water...
    06.08.19 | SFC Ashley Gillons Terpsma | 126PAOC
    The 240th Composite Supply Company of Baumholder, Germany, and Alpha Company, 601st Aviation Support Battalion of Ft. Riley, Kansas, have come...
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