Strengthening Alliances: A Soldier's Journey Through Saber Strike 24 [Image 1 of 2]

POLAND

04.17.2024

Photo by Sgt. Gianna Sulger 

22nd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment   

U.S. Army Sgt. Gavin Hutchison, a network communication system specialist (25H) assigned to the 44th Expeditionary Signal Battalion-Enhanced, poses for a “Hero Spotlight” picture at Saber Strike 24 Bemowo Piskie Training Area, Poland, April 17, 2024. Hutchison reflects on his journey during the multinational training exercise. 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: 04.17.2024
• Date Posted: 04.19.2024 14:54
• Photo ID: 8350699
• VIRIN: 240417-A-VH966-2842
• Resolution: 4862x6807
• Size: 1.51 MB
• Location: PL