Soldiers from the 793rd MCT, 7th MSC make U.S. cargo transport history in Montenegro [Image 11 of 16]

BAR, MONTENEGRO

05.14.2023

Photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel Friedberg 

7th Mission Support Command

Andre J. Cameron, the Terminal Director from the Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command and retired Air Force Chief Master Sergeant praises Soldiers from the 793rd Movement Control Team, 510th Regional Support Group, 7th Mission Support Command during an after action review of the unloading of approximately 200 pieces of rolling stock in support of DEFENDER 23 on May, 14 2023. 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: 05.14.2023
• Date Posted: 05.30.2023 10:54
• Photo ID: 7809112
• VIRIN: 230514-A-AL830-096
• Resolution: 6306x4204
• Size: 2.42 MB
• Location: BAR, ME