U.S. Army Soldiers, with the 173rd Airborne Brigade, advance toward their training objective during Swift Response 2025 at Pabradė training area, Lithuania, May 20, 2025.
The Soldiers were transported to the training area by UH-60 Black Hawks and CH-47 Chinooks, with the 2nd Battalion, 501st Aviation Regiment, Task Force Desert Knights, Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Armored Division.
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 from May 11 to June 24, 2025, building readiness and interoperability between the U.S., NATO Allies, and partner nations.
(U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. Caitlinn Belcher)
| Date Taken: | 05.20.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 05.22.2025 05:05 |
| Photo ID: | 9052211 |
| VIRIN: | 250520-A-BA877-1026 |
| Resolution: | 6720x4480 |
| Size: | 17.99 MB |
| Location: | PABRADė, LT |
| Web Views: | 7 |
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