NATO Forces bolster solidarity at the heart of exercise Saber Guardian 23 [Image 3 of 20]

BOURDUSANI, ROMANIA

06.06.2023

Photo by Capt. Avery Smith 

7th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment

Romanian and American attack helicopters provide security for Polish Infantry Fighting Vehicles preparing to cross the Danube River, near Bordusani, Romania, as a part of Saber Guardian 23, June 6, 2023. Saber Guardian 23, a component of DEFENDER 23, is an exercise co-led by Romanian Land Forces and the U.S. Army at various locations in Romania to improve the integration of multinational combat forces 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 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 by Capt. Avery Smith)

• Date Taken: 06.06.2023
• Date Posted: 06.07.2023 02:57
• Photo ID: 7842092
• VIRIN: 230606-A-BC259-355
• Resolution: 7952x5304
• Size: 23.9 MB
• Location: BOURDUSANI, RO