U.S. Soldiers assigned to 1st Battalion, 102nd Infantry Regiment, Connecticut Army National Guard, conduct a medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) of a simulated wounded soldier onto a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter within the framework of Immediate Response 25 at Petrochori Training Area, Greece, May 28, 2025. Demonstrating global deterrence and the U.S. Army’s ability to rapidly deploy U.S.-based combat power in Europe and the Arctic region alongside Allies and partners, DEFENDER 25 brings U.S. troops together with forces from 29 Allied and partner nations to build readiness through large-scale combat training from May 11-June 24, 2025. DEFENDER 25 increases the lethality of the NATO alliance through large-scale tactical training maneuvers and...
Members of the Grafenwoehr Fire Department recover a SEMAT water bucket after concluding practice fire suppression training, at the Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, May. 30, 2025. This training certifies flight crews to employ Bambi and SEMAT buckets to fight wildland fires. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Cody Nelson)
