Story by Staff Sgt. Helen Searcy | U.S. Army Central | 10.17.2009
Five countries participated in a friendly fun jump for Bright Star 2009. Participants shared wings and plaques in a small ceremony afterwards. The exercise was just one of several multinational events during Operation Bright Star 2009. Bright Star 2009 brings together different countries to work together as one. Participants work through various language barriers. They train together and......
Story by Staff Sgt. Helen Searcy | U.S. Army Central | 10.17.2009
American, Egyptian, and Kuwaiti troops trained together in a Combined Arms Live Fire Exercise in one of many training exercises conducted at Operation Bright Star 2009. This CALFEX increases regional involvement in improving security and defense capabilities. Realistic battle scenarios are used to allow the different forces to become familiar with each other's equipment and tactics and to......
Photo by Staff Sgt. Helen Searcy | U.S. Army Central | 10.15.2009
Field Marshal Mohamed Hosin Tantawi, chief of Egyptian Armed Forces, smiles after observing the Combined Arms Live Fire Exercise Oct. 14 as part of Operation Bright Star 2009. Operation Bright Star is a multinational exercise that is designed to improve readiness, interoperability and strengthen military and professional relationships between the Third Army-led U.S. contingent, Egypt and nine......
Photo by Staff Sgt. Helen Searcy | U.S. Army Central | 10.15.2009
A U.S. Marine M1A1 Abram tank carrying Marines from the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit conduct offensive maneuvers during the Combined Arms Live Fire Exercise Oct. 14 as part of Operation Bright Star 2009. Operation Bright Star is a multinational exercise that is designed to improve readiness, interoperability and strengthen military and professional relationships between the Third Army-led......
Photo by Staff Sgt. Helen Searcy | U.S. Army Central | 10.14.2009
Two U.S. Marine amphibious assault vehicles and Marines from India Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit conduct offensive maneuvers during the Combined Arms Live Fire Exercise Oct. 14 as part of Operation Bright Star 2009. Operation Bright Star is a multinational exercise that is designed to improve readiness, interoperability and......
Photo by Staff Sgt. Helen Searcy | U.S. Army Central | 10.15.2009
Egyptian mechanized infantry and dismounted Egyptian soldiers conduct offensive maneuvers during the Combined Arms Live Fire Exercis, Oct. 14 as part of Operation Bright Star 2009. Operation Bright Star is a multinational exercise that is designed to improve readiness, interoperability and strengthen military and professional relationships between the Third Army-led U.S. contingent, Egypt and......
Photo by Staff Sgt. Helen Searcy | U.S. Army Central | 10.15.2009
Members of other countries wait to be greeted by Field Marshall Mohamed Hosin Tantawi, chief of Egyptian Armed Forces, at the conclusion of the Combined Arms Live Fire Exercise Oct. 14 as part of Operation Bright Star 2009. Operation Bright Star is a multinational exercise that is designed to improve readiness, interoperability and strengthen military and professional relationships between the......
Photo by Staff Sgt. Helen Searcy | U.S. Army Central | 10.15.2009
A U.S. Marine amphibious assault vehicle carrying Marines from India Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit conduct offensive maneuvers during the Combined Arms Live Fire Exercise Oct. 14 as part of Operation Bright Star 2009. Operation Bright Star is a multinational exercise that is designed to improve readiness, interoperability and......
