"Knowing that the interoperability is there is wildly important because otherwise we’re fighting alone.
Knowing that NATO has everyone’s back - has Norway’s back if the war is here - and we have each other’s backs. We’ll come to the States if that’s what’s needed and we’ll go all over Europe if it’s what’s needed.”
Norwegian Lt. Vebjorn Svendsen, executive officer for Cavalry Company, Armoured Battalion, Brigade Nord, poses during Swift Response 2025 at Setermoen, Norway May 20, 2025.
DEFENDER 25 is the largest annual U.S. Army exercise in Europe, 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. Simultaneous 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 to June 24, 2025. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. 1st Class Jeff VanWey)
| Date Taken: | 05.20.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 05.20.2025 10:02 |
| Photo ID: | 9048254 |
| VIRIN: | 250520-A-OE370-4536 |
| Resolution: | 2250x2250 |
| Size: | 2.48 MB |
| Location: | SETERMOEN, NO |
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Swift Response
