Soldiers from the 21st Chemical Company work together to heave the wrench from the wrecker during DEFENDER 23, Slobozia, Romania, May 30, 2023. This exercise demonstrates a joint tactical combat convoy mission or self-towing movement used to safely move personnel from one point to another. 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.
Date Taken: | 05.29.2023 |
Date Posted: | 06.03.2023 02:11 |
Photo ID: | 7834545 |
VIRIN: | 230529-A-SM347-551 |
Resolution: | 2048x1365 |
Size: | 756.61 KB |
Location: | SLOBOZIA, RO |
Web Views: | 52 |
Downloads: | 10 |
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