Soldiers from the 793rd MCT, 7th MSC join Sailors and National Guard Soldiers to make U.S. cargo transport history in Montenegro [Image 7 of 16]

BAR, MONTENEGRO

05.15.2023

Photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel Friedberg 

7th Mission Support Command

U.S. Army Spec. Dylan Brakemeier (left), a port team mechanic with the 34th Infantry Division, Minnesota National Guard waves goodbye alongside U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Dairen Griffin of the U.S. Navy Cargo Handling Battalion - 1, from the bow of the Croatian Navy silba-class landing ship-minelayer, Cetina (DBM-81) during sea operations, May 15, 2023, in support of exercise Immediate Response, one of three linked exercises in the Defender Europe series. U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers from the 793rd Movement Control Team, 510th Regional Support Group, 7th Mission Support Command loaded rolling stock onto the ship as part of their annual training mission. Exercises like DEFENDER-23 demonstrate the invaluable role of U.S. Army Reserve assets in supporting U.S. Army Europe and Africa missions across the globe.

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.

• Date Taken: 05.15.2023
• Date Posted: 05.30.2023 10:27
• Photo ID: 7809094
• VIRIN: 230515-A-AL830-956
• Resolution: 1878x1252
• Size: 342.56 KB
• Location: BAR, ME