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Sgt. 1st Class Joseph Salenko, a jumpmaster and infantry platoon sergeant assigned to 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, discusses his participation in Swift Response 25 - part of DEFENDER 25 - during a parachute demonstration at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, May 8, 2025. The “I’m a DEFENDER” campaign provides a means to highlight the individual soldier and their contributions. DEFENDER 25 would not be possible without the collective efforts of our soldiers. The “I’m a DEFENDER” campaign provides a means to highlight the individual soldier and their contributions. DEFENDER 25 is Europe's largest annual U.S. Army exercise, incorporating approximately 25,000 soldiers from 29 Allied and partner nations to rehearse the ability to rapidly deploy forces, integrate and expand multi-domain operations capability, and demonstrate combined command and control structures. Simulations operations will take place during three exercises - Swift Response, Immediate Response, and Saber Guardian - across 15 countries, building readiness and interoperability between the U.S., NATO Allies, and partner nations from May 11 - June 24, 2025. (U.S. Army Graphic by Master Sgt. Will Reinier)
| Date Taken: | 05.08.2025 |
| Published: | 05-12-25 01:11 PM |
| Graphic ID: | 35894 |
| VIRIN: | 250508-A-XU584-4423 |
| Size: | 1.13 MB |
| Location: | NORTH CAROLINA, US |
| Web Views: | 7 |
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