U.S. Army Pfc. Areona Marks, a Transportation Coordinator assigned to the 624th Transportation Detachment, 39th Transportation Battalion, 21st Theater Sustainment Brigade, discusses her participation in Swift Response 25 - part of DEFENDER 25 - during a reception, staging, and onward movement operation in Narvik, Norway, April 28, 2025. The “I’m a DEFENDER” campaign provides a means to highlight the individual soldier and their contributions. DEFENDER 25 would not be possible without the collective efforts of our soldiers. The “I’m a DEFENDER” campaign provides a means to highlight the individual soldier and their contributions. DEFENDER 25 is Europe's largest annual U.S. Army exercise, incorporating approximately 25,000 soldiers from 29 Allied and partner nations to rehearse the ability to rapidly deploy forces, integrate and expand multi-domain operations capability, and demonstrate combined command and control structures. Simulations operations will take place during three exercises - Swift Response, Immediate Response, and Saber Guardian - across 15 countries, building readiness and interoperability between the U.S., NATO Allies, and partner nations from May 11 - June 24, 2025. (U.S. Army Graphic by Spc. Elijah Campbell)
Date Taken: | 05.15.2025 |
Date Posted: | 05.15.2025 10:02 |
Photo ID: | 9037989 |
VIRIN: | 250428-A-RM492-7610 |
Resolution: | 1220x1208 |
Size: | 1.06 MB |
Location: | NARVIK, NORDLAND, NO |
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