Exercise Keris Strike’s 2018 begins at Camp Senawang

Photo By Sgt. Alec Dionne | Soldiers from the Malaysian and U.S. armies stand at attention in formation at the opening ceremony for Exercise Keris Strike, July 23, 2018. Exercise Keris Strike is a bilateral exercise between Malaysia and the U.S., with an emphasis on regional humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Alec Dionne)  

CAMP SENAWANG, MALAYSIA

07.26.2018

Story by Spc. Alec Dionne 

122nd Theater Public Affairs Support Element

Exercise Keris Strike 2018 will last from July 23 through Aug. 3, 2018, and is focused on improving cooperation between the U.S. and Malaysia, with a focus on bilateral disaster relief efforts.
In addition to disaster relief, Exercise Keris Strike 2018 contains a jungle field training exercise. During this event, U.S. and Malaysian soldiers will learn from each other to improve their effectiveness in a jungle environment. The training is also designed to increase mutual trust and respect between the U.S. and Malaysia.
Exercise Keris Strike 2018 pulls together elements from many different elements from the Malaysian and U.S. armed services. Elements from U.S. Army Indo-Pacific Command, U.S. Army Alaska, the Washington Army National Guard, and the U.S. Army Reserves are all present.
The ultimate goal of Exercise Keris Strike 2018 is to improve regional and global stability by improving U.S. and Malaysian effectiveness during peacekeeping and disaster relief operations.

• Date Taken: 07.26.2018
• Date Posted: 07.27.2018 14:17
• Story ID: 285739
• Location: CAMP SENAWANG, MY