SKILLINGARYD, Sweden – U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers from the 510th Regional Support Group (RSG) learn about Swedish military history during a guided camp tour during Defender Europe on May 3, 2024, in Skillingaryd, Sweden.
DEFENDER 24 – Dynamic Employment of Forces to Europe for NATO Deterrence and Enhanced Readiness – is the largest U. S. Army exercise in Europe. DEFENDER is the compilation of exercises Saber Strike, Immediate Response, and Swift Response, and aims to deter adversaries, transform operational mission command, build readiness, and strengthen the NATO Alliance. More than 17,000 U.S. and 23,000 multi-national service members from more than 20 Allied and partner nations cooperate for the success of this mission....