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    Western Strike integrates training for conventional and unconventional forces at JBLM [Image 3 of 4]

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    Western Strike integrates training for conventional and unconventional forces at JBLM

    JOINT BASE LEWIS MCCHORD, WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES

    05.14.2026

    Photo by Sgt. Albert Juarez 

    1st Special Forces Group (Airborne)

    A U.S. Soldier assigned to 5th Security Forces Assistance Brigade trains with 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne) while operating as Opposing Forces (OPFOR) at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, May 14, 2026. Western Strike is a multi-unit exercise that strengthens the integration of unconventional and conventional forces to enhance the Army's ability to conduct Large Scale Combat Operations (LSCO).

    1st SFG(A) conducts special operations throughout the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command areas of responsibility, in order to support command objectives and U.S. national interests. The group maintains and employs units of action to execute the full spectrum of special operations at a moment's notice with allies, partners, and the joint force. Committed to excellence and pursuit of tactical mastery, the group aims to uphold the legacy as the Indo-Pacific’s preferred, and most lethal special operations entity. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Albert Juarez).

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    Date Taken: 05.14.2026
    Date Posted: 05.21.2026 20:26
    Photo ID: 9701286
    VIRIN: 260514-A-UR152-1016
    Resolution: 3908x2605
    Size: 2.96 MB
    Location: JOINT BASE LEWIS MCCHORD, WASHINGTON, US

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