In the middle of the global security landscape, exercise Dynamic Employment of Forces to Europe for NATO Deterrence and Enhanced Readiness (DEFENDER 24) is key, fostering cooperation and enhanced readiness among military forces. This year emphasizes the significant partnership between the United States and Sweden, NATO's newest partner, with the Georgia Army National Guard putting boots on ground in Skillingaryd, Sweden. The exercise highlights the importance of interoperability and shared defense capabilities.
The United States units that are participating in the exercise include Alpha, Bravo, and Charlie Batteries, along with 1214th Forward Support Company, Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, from 1st Battalion, 214th Field...
Georgia Army National Guardsmen convene upon Sweden for multinational exercise DEFENDER 24. This article briefly highlights the history of 1st Battalion, 214th Field Artillery, 648th Mobile Enhancement Brigade.
Soldiers assigned the Thomson-based Bravo Battery, 1st Battalion, 214th Field Artillery Regiment, 648th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, Georgia Army National Guard, conduct field operations training during DEFENDER 24 on March 7th, 2024. DEFENDER 24 is the Dynamic Employment of Forces to Europe for NATO Deterrence and Enhanced Readiness, and is a U.S. European Command scheduled, U.S. Army Europe and Africa conducted exercises that consist of Saber Strike, Immediate Response, Swift Response. DEFENDER 24 is linked to NATO's Steadfast Defender exercise, and DoD's Large Scale Global Exercise, taking place from 28 March to 31 May. DEFENDER 24 is the largest U.S. Army exercise in Europe and includes more than 17,000 U.S. and 23,000...
