12CAB Conducts FARP Operations at Stefanovikeio Air Base [Image 2 of 3]

GREECE

05.13.2023

Photo by Capt. Gabrielle Hildebrand 

12th Combat Aviation Brigade

Maj. T. Jordan Terry, battalion executive officer, 1st Battalion, 214th Aviation Regiment (General Support Aviation Battalion), 12th Combat Aviation Brigade, conduct fuel operations at a forward arming and refueling point (FARP) established by 12CAB Soldiers in support of Exercise Swift Response 23 on Stefanovikeio Airbase, Greece, May 13, 2023. DEFENDER 23 is a U.S. Army Europe and Africa led exercise focused on the strategic deployment of continental United States-based forces, employment of Army Prepositioned Stocks, and interoperability with Allies and partners. Taking place from 22 April to 23 June, DEFENDER 23 demonstrates USAREUR-AF’s ability to aggregate U.S.-based combat power quickly in Eastern Europe, increase lethality of the NATO Alliance through long-distance fires, build unit readiness in a complex joint, multi-national environment, and leverage host nation capabilities to increase USAREUR-AF’s operational reach. DEFENDER 23 includes more than 7,800 U.S. and 15,000 multi-national service members from more than 20 nations who will participate including, but not limited to: Estonia, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Latvia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, United Kingdom and the United States. (U.S. Army photo by Capt. Gabrielle Hildebrand)

• Date Taken: 05.13.2023
• Date Posted: 05.17.2023 08:19
• Photo ID: 7801083
• VIRIN: 230513-A-GB404-296
• Resolution: 2048x1365
• Size: 788.1 KB
• Location: GR