Lt. Col. Kevin Hoffman, commander of 3d Battalion, 116th Infantry Regiment, 29th Infantry Division, addressed the gathering of US and Czech Armies that comprise Task Force St. Lo during Immediate Response 24 to celebrate Victory Europe Day in Hranice, Czechia, on May 8, 2024. The ceremony pays homage to those who have fallen in service to their country and highlights the importance of the partnership between the United States and Czechia. DEFENDER is a 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 exercise that consists of Saber Strike, Immediate Response, and Swift Response. DEFENDER 24 is linked to NATO’s Steadfast...
