2nd Cavalry Regiment CALFX [Image 3 of 12]

POLAND

04.16.2024

Photo by Sgt. Gianna Sulger 

22nd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment   

U.S. Soldiers assigned to the Eagle Troop, 2nd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, fire at a target during a combined arms live-fire exercise (CALFX) at Bemowo Piskie Training Ground, Poland, April 16, 2024. Tough and realistic training enhances the ability of these Soldiers to fight and win in future conflicts. DEFENDER is the Dynamic Employment of Forces to Europe for NATO Deterrence and Enhanced Readiness, and is a U.S. European Command scheduled, U.S. Army Europe and Africa conducted exercise that consists of Saber Strike, Immediate Response, and Swift Response. DEFENDER 24 is linked to NATO’s Steadfast Defender exercise, and DoD’s Large Scale Global Exercise, taking place from 28 March to 31 May. DEFENDER 24 is the largest U.S. Army exercise in Europe and includes more than 17,000 U.S. and 23,000 multinational service members from more than 20 Allied and partner nations, including Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Georgia, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Gianna Elle Sulger)

• Date Taken: 04.16.2024
• Date Posted: 04.16.2024 22:20
• Photo ID: 8343916
• VIRIN: 240416-A-VH966-3731
• Resolution: 7413x5295
• Size: 2.86 MB
• Location: PL