2-135 Infantry Battalion draws equipment in Krivolak North Macedonia [Image 3 of 9]

KRIVOLAK, NORTH MACEDONIA

05.17.2023

Photo by Spc. Anthony Till 

319th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Sion Monsone and Sgt. Philip Melton, of the 1177th Movement Control Team, conducts checks for the Army Prepositioned Stock draw at Krivolak Military Training Center, North Macedonia, May 18, 2023. Sgt. Melton is soon to retire and this will be one of his last exercises for the U.S. Army. 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 7,000 U.S. and 17,000 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 Spc. Anthony Till)

• Date Taken: 05.17.2023
• Date Posted: 05.20.2023 07:19
• Photo ID: 7807901
• VIRIN: 230517-A-FC759-255
• Resolution: 6720x4480
• Size: 9.67 MB
• Location: KRIVOLAK, MK