Direction Duty

An airman directs military personnel onto a C-130 as part of medical training during DEFENDER 23 at Romanian Air Force 57th Air Base, Mihail Kogalniceanu, Romania, June 6, 2023. DEFENDER 23 is a U.S. Army Europe and Africa led exercise focused on the strategic deployment of continental United States-based forces, employment of Army Prepositioned Stocks, and interoperability with Allies and partners.

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Patient Care

Army medical personnel assigned to the 512th Field Hospital retrieve a patient with a simulated injury during Saber Guardian 23 at Mihail Kogalniceanu, Romania, June 4, 2023.

Sea of Soldiers

Soldiers prepare to swim towards a life raft during helicopter over-water training in Bremerhaven, Germany, Oct. 18, 2022. The training is designed to teach service members how to react before, during and after a helicopter becomes submerged in water.

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UH-60 Blackhawk

A UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter from the 1-214th General Support Aviation Battalion, 12th Combat Aviation Brigade lands in simulated hostile territory during a personnel recovery exercise at the Nowa Deba Training Area, Poland, April 4, 2022.

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Chinook Arrival

Four Army CH-47F Chinook helicopters prepare to land during Exercise Falcon Autumn 22 at Vredepeel, Netherlands, Nov. 4, 2022.

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Sector Scan

A Polish armed forces soldier scans his sector as U.S. personnel load up in the background during a joint exercise at the landing zone near the G2A Arena in Poland, April 8, 2022. Exercises like this enhance interoperability with NATO allies and partners and strengthen regional relationships.

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Saber Strike

A U.S. Army Soldier assigned to the 2nd Cavalry Regiment, takes part in multinational training during Saber Strike 22 at Camp Adazi, Latvia, March 7, 2022.

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Training Exercise

Army paratroopers assigned to the 173rd Airborne Brigade take part in multinational training during Saber Strike 22 at Camp Adazi, Latvia, March 7, 2022. 

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Convoy Arrival

A Soldier directs the arrival of a convoy at Lielvārde Air Base, Latvia, Feb. 19, 2022.

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MI Soldiers compete in 2021 Best Warrior Competition 

U.S. Army Spc. Kristopher A. Vawter, a Human Intelligence Collector assigned to Alpha Company, 2nd Military Intelligence Battalion, 66th Military Intelligence Brigade, administers first aid on a simulated casualty during a Best Warrior Competition at the Sand Dunes Training Area in Wackernheim, Germany, June 24, 2021. 

Green Berets compete in AMU pistol competition 

A U.S. Army Green beret assigned to the 1st Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group fires a pistol during an Army Marksmanship Unit (AMU) sanctioned pistol competition, July 7, 2021. The top ten percent of shooters were awarded the AMU pistol marksmanship badge.

Soldiers and Sailors from Kosovo, Montenegro, Albania and the U.S. execute VBSS training

Soldiers and Sailors from Kosovo, Montenegro, Albania and the United States, execute Visit Board Search and Seizure training with Soldiers and Sailors from Kosovo, Montenegro, Albania and the United States, in Vlore, Albania, May 20, 2021. 

Soldiers and Sailors from Kosovo, Montenegro, Albania and the U.S. execute VBSS training

Soldiers and Sailors from Kosovo, Montenegro, Albania and the United States, execute Visit Board Search and Seizure training with Soldiers and Sailors from Kosovo, Montenegro, Albania and the United States, in Vlore, Albania, May 20, 2021. 

12th CAB Soldiers bring the heat during aerial gunnery training

A UH-60 Black Hawk from 1st Battalion, 214th Aviation Regiment, 12th Combat Aviation Brigade, "Wings of Victory," prepares to take off for a night mission during live-fire aerial gunnery training at the Maneuver Training Area, Baumholder, Germany, Feb. 18, 2021.

Green Berets business as usual during COVID-19
U.S. Army Green berets assigned to the 1st Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group prepare to breach and enter a building, as part of Close Quarter Battle (CQB) training, May 5, 2020.
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Green Berets compete in AMU pistol competition 

A U.S. Army Green beret assigned to the 1st Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group fires a pistol during an Army Marksmanship Unit (AMU) sanctioned pistol competition, June 2021. The top ten percent of shooters were awarded the AMU pistol marksmanship badge.

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Stuttgart Nurse takes COVID-19 in stride

Alicia Murphy, the Nurse Case Manager assigned to U.S. Special Operations Command Europe, tries on a pair of personal protective equipment gloves, May 5, 2020.

Devil Brigade Soldiers showcase air defense capabilities
Sgt. Zane Pettibone and Spc. Svenson Albert, a Stinger Man-Portable Air Defense System (MANPADS) team with 1st Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, conduct engagement sequences and the 13 critical checks of the Stinger Man-Portable Air Defense System (MANPADS), as part of the multinational live-fire training exercise Shabla 19, June 11, 2019.

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Combined Resolve XII kicks off

U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Jason Beals, Command Sgt. Maj. of the 1st Engineer Battalion, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division applies camouflage in preparation for movement to the field for the culminating force on force exercise during Combined Resolve XII at Hohenfels Training Area, Germany Aug. 15, 2019.

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Apache Diagnostics

An airman and an Army pilot run diagnostics on an AH-64 Apache helicopter at Hohenfels Training Area, Germany, Aug. 15, 2019, during Combined Resolve XII, a training exercise focused on interoperability of U.S. forces with NATO allies and partners.

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Hidden Soldier

Army Spc. Kristofer Encinas takes up a concealed position during the European Best Sniper Team Competition at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, July 21, 2019.

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Sniper Competition

Army Spc. Kristofer Encinas prepares to fire a weapon during the European Best Sniper Team Competition at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, July 21, 2019. The competition is designed to improve professionalism and enhance esprit de corps.

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Crop Cover

Army Pfc. Trevor Short conceals himself in a wheat field during a simulated air assault mission in Bordusani, Romania, June 20, 2019. The mission was part of Saber Guardian, a multinational exercise that aims to increase the capacity of participating nations to conduct full-spectrum military operations.

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Combined Resolve XII: Friend or Foe 

A Ukrainian mechanized infantry soldier fires at Opposing Forces (OPFOR) trying to advance forward, during the culminating force on force exercise of Combined Resolve XII at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels, Germany Aug. 19, 2019.

2-34 Intel team proves invaluable during Allied Spirit X

HOHENFELS, Germany -- Sgt. James Sheives, an armor crewman from 2nd Battalion, 34th Armored Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, prepares to survey the area in preparation to overtake a local town held by opposing forces during exercise Allied Spirit X in Hohenfels, Germany, April 13, 2019.

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Devil Brigade Soldiers showcase air defense capabilities

A 2K12 Kub mobile surface-to-air missile system fires during the multinational live-fire training exercise Shabla 19, in Shabla, Bulgaria, June 12, 2019.

Green Berets business as usual during COVID-19

U.S. Army Green berets assigned to the 1st Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group approach a building, as part of Close Quarter Battle (CQB) training, May 5, 2020.

1-4 CAV Bradleys prepare for multinational exercise

U.S. Army Bradley Fighting Vehicles with 1st Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, fire rounds during a live fire range at the Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, August 8, 2019.

Combined Resolve XII: Friend or Foe

A Ukrainian mechanized infantry soldier takes a breather after successfully defending against an attack by Opposing Forces (OPFOR), before moving forward to defend their position, during the culminating force on force exercise of Combined Resolve XII at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels, Germany Aug. 19, 2019.

Green Berets business as usual during COVID-19

U.S. Army Green berets assigned to the 1st Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group await the order to commence a building breach, as part of Close Quarter Battle (CQB) training, May 5, 2020.

Chaos Soldiers shake the ground with howitzer triple 7s

U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to Chaos Battery, 4th Battalion, 319th Airborne Field Artillery Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, fire an M777 Howitzer during a live fire exercise as part of Saber Junction 19 (SJ19) at the 7th Army Training Command's Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, Sept. 11, 2019.

Combined Resolve XII: Friend or Foe
U.S. Army vehicles with 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, convoy to their position in “the box” during the culminating force on force exercise of Combined Resolve XII at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels, Germany Aug. 19, 2019.
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Saber Junction 19: soldiers assume defensive positions
Opposing Force (OPFOR) Soldiers carry out a scouting mission during Saber Junction 19 (SJ19), at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels, Germany Sept. 26, 2019.

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Green Berets business as usual during COVID-19

A U.S. Army Green beret assigned to the 1st Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group, breaches a door with explosives, as part of Close Quarter Battle (CQB) training, May 5, 2020.

U.S. Army Paratroopers execute combined U.S. and German airborne jump

U.S. Army Paratroopers assigned to Special Operations Command Europe, practice parachute landing falls (PLF) in preparation for a combined U.S. and German monthly airborne jump, at Stuttgart Army Airfield, March 11, 2020.

The Devil Brigade proves fit to fight, right now

Soldiers aboard M1A2 Abram Tanks from 1st Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division start to move out, as part of an Initial Ready Task Force (IRTF) exercise, at Johanna Range, Poland, May 20, 2019.