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    Soldiers from the 21st Chemical Company demonstrate tactical combat mission [Image 1 of 4]

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    Soldiers from the 21st Chemical Company demonstrate tactical combat mission

    SLOBOZIA, ROMANIA

    05.29.2023

    Photo by Spc. Sherald McAulay 

    131st Mobile Public Affairs Detachment

    Soldiers with the 21st Chemical Company secure the tow chain from the wrecker to haul the humvee during a tactical convoy mission during DEFENDER 23, Slobozia, Romania, May 30, 2023. This demonstration taught the difference between self towing movements and a speedy heist recovery performed during escort missions. Saber Guardian 23, a component of DEFENDER 23, is an exercise co-lead by engaging in different events such as vehicle road marches, medical training exercises, and river crossings. 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 multinational 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.

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    Date Taken: 05.29.2023
    Date Posted: 06.03.2023 02:11
    Photo ID: 7834544
    VIRIN: 230529-A-SM347-505
    Resolution: 2048x1365
    Size: 629.34 KB
    Location: SLOBOZIA, RO

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