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US participates in joint NATO military drill DEFENDER 25
Mulitiple Greek drones assigned to the Hellenic XXV Armored Brigade simulate an attack during a live- fire exercise within the framework of Immediate Response 25 in Greece, June 3, 2025. The live fire exercise was an opportunity to enhance readiness across the force and further build interoperability with host nation partners. 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 long-range fires, builds unit readiness in a complex joint, multinational environment and leverages host nation capabilities to increase the U.S. Army’s operational reach. During three large-scale combat training exercises—Swift Response, Immediate Response, and Saber Guardian—Ally and partner forces integrate and expand multi-domain operations capability, demonstrating combined command and control structures and readiness to respond to crisis and conflict. (POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS) -
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US participates in joint NATO military drill DEFENDER 25
An AH-64D Apache Longbow assigned to the Hellenic XXV Armored Brigade conducts a fly over during a live-fire exercise within the framework of Immediate Response 25 in Greece, June 3, 2025. The live fire exercise was an opportunity to enhance readiness across the force and further build interoperability with host nation partners. 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 long-range fires, builds unit readiness in a complex joint, multinational environment and leverages host nation capabilities to increase the U.S. Army’s operational reach. During three large-scale combat training exercises—Swift Response, Immediate Response, and Saber Guardian—Ally and partner forces integrate and expand multi-domain operations capability, demonstrating combined command and control structures and readiness to respond to crisis and conflict. (POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS) -
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US participates in joint NATO military drill DEFENDER 25
Greek Soldiers assigned to the Hellenic XXV Armored Brigade operate with drones as part of a simulated attack during a live-fire exercise within the framework of Immediate Response 25 in Greece, June 4, 2025. The live fire exercise was an opportunity to enhance readiness across the force and further build interoperability with host nation partners. 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 long-range fires, builds unit readiness in a complex joint, multinational environment and leverages host nation capabilities to increase the U.S. Army’s operational reach. During three large-scale combat training exercises—Swift Response, Immediate Response, and Saber Guardian—Ally and partner forces integrate and expand multi-domain operations capability, demonstrating combined command and control structures and readiness to respond to crisis and conflict. (POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS) -
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US participates in joint NATO military drill DEFENDER 25
U.S. Soldiers assigned to the 1st Battalion, 102nd Infantry Regiment, Connecticut Army National Guard, breach an enemy obstacle during air assault operations within the framework of Immediate Response 25 in Greece, June 4, 2025. The live fire exercise was an opportunity to enhance readiness across the force and further build interoperability with host nation partners. 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 long-range fires, builds unit readiness in a complex joint, multinational environment and leverages host nation capabilities to increase the U.S. Army’s operational reach. During three large-scale combat training exercises—Swift Response, Immediate Response, and Saber Guardian—Ally and partner forces integrate and expand multi-domain operations capability, demonstrating combined command and control structures and readiness to respond to crisis and conflict. (POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS) -
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US participates in joint NATO military drill DEFENDER 25
A Leo2 A6 HEL tank assigned to the Hellenic XXV Armored Brigade fires on targets during a live-fire exercise within the framework of Immediate Response 25 in Greece, June 4, 2025. The live fire exercise was an opportunity to enhance readiness across the force and further build interoperability with host nation partners. 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 long-range fires, builds unit readiness in a complex joint, multinational environment and leverages host nation capabilities to increase the U.S. Army’s operational reach. During three large-scale combat training exercises—Swift Response, Immediate Response, and Saber Guardian—Ally and partner forces integrate and expand multi-domain operations capability, demonstrating combined command and control structures and readiness to respond to crisis and conflict. (POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS) -
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US participates in joint NATO military drill DEFENDER 25
A Greek drone assigned to the Hellenic XXV Armored Brigade transports an explosive device during live fire exercise within the framework of Immediate Response 25 in Greece, June 3, 2025. The live fire exercise was an opportunity to enhance readiness across the force and further build interoperability with host nation partners. 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 long-range fires, builds unit readiness in a complex joint, multinational environment and leverages host nation capabilities to increase the U.S. Army’s operational reach. During three large-scale combat training exercises—Swift Response, Immediate Response, and Saber Guardian—Ally and partner forces integrate and expand multi-domain operations capability, demonstrating combined command and control structures and readiness to respond to crisis and conflict. (POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS) -
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US participates in joint NATO military drill DEFENDER 25
U.S. Soldiers assigned to the 1st Battalion, 102nd Infantry Regiment, Connecticut Army National Guard disembark a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter during air assault operations within the framework of Immediate Response 25 at Petrochori Training Area, Greece, June 4, 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 long-range fires, builds unit readiness in a complex joint, multinational environment and leverages host nation capabilities to increase the U.S. Army’s operational reach. During three large-scale combat training exercises—Swift Response, Immediate Response, and Saber Guardian—Ally and partner forces integrate and expand multi-domain operations capability, demonstrating combined command and control structures and readiness to respond to crisis and conflict. (POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS) -
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US participates in joint NATO military drill DEFENDER 25
A AH-64D Apache Longbow assigned to the Hellenic Armed Forces flies over combined terminal attack controllers during a live-fire exercise within the framework of Immediate Response 25 in Greece, June 4, 2025. The live fire exercise was an opportunity to enhance readiness across the force and further build interoperability with host nation partners. 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 long-range fires, builds unit readiness in a complex joint, multinational environment and leverages host nation capabilities to increase the U.S. Army’s operational reach. During three large-scale combat training exercises—Swift Response, Immediate Response, and Saber Guardian—Ally and partner forces integrate and expand multi-domain operations capability, demonstrating combined command and control structures and readiness to respond to crisis and conflict. (POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS) -
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US participates in joint NATO military drill DEFENDER 25
A Leo2 A6 HEL tank assigned to the Hellenic XXV Armored Brigade fires on targets during a live-fire exercise within the framework of Immediate Response 25 in Greece, June 4, 2025. The live fire exercise was an opportunity to enhance readiness across the force and further build interoperability with host nation partners. 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 long-range fires, builds unit readiness in a complex joint, multinational environment and leverages host nation capabilities to increase the U.S. Army’s operational reach. During three large-scale combat training exercises—Swift Response, Immediate Response, and Saber Guardian—Ally and partner forces integrate and expand multi-domain operations capability, demonstrating combined command and control structures and readiness to respond to crisis and conflict. (POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS) -
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US participates in joint NATO military drill DEFENDER 25
A Leo2 A6 HEL tank ssigned to the Hellenic XXV Armored Brigade moves toward an objective during a live-fire exercise within the framework of Immediate Response 25 in Greece, June 3, 2025. The live fire exercise was an opportunity to enhance readiness across the force and further build interoperability with host nation partners. 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 long-range fires, builds unit readiness in a complex joint, multinational environment and leverages host nation capabilities to increase the U.S. Army’s operational reach. During three large-scale combat training exercises—Swift Response, Immediate Response, and Saber Guardian—Ally and partner forces integrate and expand multi-domain operations capability, demonstrating combined command and control structures and readiness to respond to crisis and conflict. (POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS) -
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US participates in joint NATO military drill DEFENDER 25
A Greek AH-64D Apache Longbow flies over combined terminal attack controllers during a live-fire exercise within the framework of Immediate Response 25 in Greece, June 3, 2025. The live fire exercise was an opportunity to enhance readiness across the force and further build interoperability with host nation partners. 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 long-range fires, builds unit readiness in a complex joint, multinational environment and leverages host nation capabilities to increase the U.S. Army’s operational reach. During three large-scale combat training exercises—Swift Response, Immediate Response, and Saber Guardian—Ally and partner forces integrate and expand multi-domain operations capability, demonstrating combined command and control structures and readiness to respond to crisis and conflict. (POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS) -
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US participates in joint NATO military drill DEFENDER 25
Greek drones assigned to the Hellenic XXV Armored Brigade simulate an attack during a live-fire exercise within the framework of Immediate Response 25 in Greece, June 4, 2025. The live fire exercise was an opportunity to enhance readiness across the force and further build interoperability with host nation partners. 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 long-range fires, builds unit readiness in a complex joint, multinational environment and leverages host nation capabilities to increase the U.S. Army’s operational reach. During three large-scale combat training exercises—Swift Response, Immediate Response, and Saber Guardian—Ally and partner forces integrate and expand multi-domain operations capability, demonstrating combined command and control structures and readiness to respond to crisis and conflict. (POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS) -
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US participates in joint NATO military drill DEFENDER 25
Rounds from a Leo2 A6 HEL tank assigned to the Hellenic XXV Armored Brigade (not pictured) impact targets during a live-fire exercise within the framework of Immediate Response 25 in Greece, June 3, 2025. The live fire exercise was an opportunity to enhance readiness across the force and further build interoperability with host nation partners. 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 long-range fires, builds unit readiness in a complex joint, multinational environment and leverages host nation capabilities to increase the U.S. Army’s operational reach. During three large-scale combat training exercises—Swift Response, Immediate Response, and Saber Guardian—Ally and partner forces integrate and expand multi-domain operations capability, demonstrating combined command and control structures and readiness to respond to crisis and conflict. (POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS) -
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US participates in joint NATO military drill DEFENDER 25
A Greek AH-64D Apache Longbow helicopter flies over combined terminal attack controllers during a live-fire exercise within the framework of Immediate Response 25 in Greece, June 3, 2025. The live fire exercise was an opportunity to enhance readiness across the force and further build interoperability with host nation partners. 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 long-range fires, builds unit readiness in a complex joint, multinational environment and leverages host nation capabilities to increase the U.S. Army’s operational reach. During three large-scale combat training exercises—Swift Response, Immediate Response, and Saber Guardian—Ally and partner forces integrate and expand multi-domain operations capability, demonstrating combined command and control structures and readiness to respond to crisis and conflict. (POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS) -
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US participates in joint NATO military drill DEFENDER 25
U.S. Army AH-64D Apache Longbow flies over combined terminal attack controllers during a live-fire exercise within the framework of Immediate Response 25 in Greece, June 4, 2025. The live fire exercise was an opportunity to enhance readiness across the force and further build interoperability with host nation partners. 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 long-range fires, builds unit readiness in a complex joint, multinational environment and leverages host nation capabilities to increase the U.S. Army’s operational reach. During three large-scale combat training exercises—Swift Response, Immediate Response, and Saber Guardian—Ally and partner forces integrate and expand multi-domain operations capability, demonstrating combined command and control structures and readiness to respond to crisis and conflict. (POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS) -
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US participates in joint NATO military drill DEFENDER 25
Greek Soldiers assigned to the Hellenic XXV Armored Brigade salute the leadership during a live-fire exercise within the framework of Immediate Response 25 in Greece, June 4, 2025. The live fire exercise was an opportunity to enhance readiness across the force and further build interoperability with host nation partners. 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 long-range fires, builds unit readiness in a complex joint, multinational environment and leverages host nation capabilities to increase the U.S. Army’s operational reach. During three large-scale combat training exercises—Swift Response, Immediate Response, and Saber Guardian—Ally and partner forces integrate and expand multi-domain operations capability, demonstrating combined command and control structures and readiness to respond to crisis and conflict. (POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS) -
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US participates in joint NATO military drill DEFENDER 25
A Greek drone assigned to the Hellenic XXV Armored Brigade simulate an attack during a live fire exercise within the framework of Immediate Response 25 in Greece, June 3, 2025. The live fire exercise was an opportunity to enhance readiness across the force and further build interoperability with host nation partners. 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 long-range fires, builds unit readiness in a complex joint, multinational environment and leverages host nation capabilities to increase the U.S. Army’s operational reach. During three large-scale combat training exercises—Swift Response, Immediate Response, and Saber Guardian—Ally and partner forces integrate and expand multi-domain operations capability, demonstrating combined command and control structures and readiness to respond to crisis and conflict. (POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS) -
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US participates in joint NATO military drill DEFENDER 25
A Greek drone assigned to the Hellenic XXV Armored Brigade drops an explosive device onto a target during a live-fire exercise within the framework of Immediate Response 25 in Greece, June 4, 2025. The live fire exercise was an opportunity to enhance readiness across the force and further build interoperability with host nation partners. 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 long-range fires, builds unit readiness in a complex joint, multinational environment and leverages host nation capabilities to increase the U.S. Army’s operational reach. During three large-scale combat training exercises—Swift Response, Immediate Response, and Saber Guardian—Ally and partner forces integrate and expand multi-domain operations capability, demonstrating combined command and control structures and readiness to respond to crisis and conflict. (POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS) -
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US participates in joint NATO military drill DEFENDER 25
A Leo2 A6 HEL tank assigned to the Hellenic XXV Armored Brigade fires on targets during a live-fire exercise within the framework of Immediate Response 25 in Greece, June 4, 2025. The live fire exercise was an opportunity to enhance readiness across the force and further build interoperability with host nation partners. 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 long-range fires, builds unit readiness in a complex joint, multinational environment and leverages host nation capabilities to increase the U.S. Army’s operational reach. During three large-scale combat training exercises—Swift Response, Immediate Response, and Saber Guardian—Ally and partner forces integrate and expand multi-domain operations capability, demonstrating combined command and control structures and readiness to respond to crisis and conflict. (POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS) -
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US participates in joint NATO military drill DEFENDER 25
AH-64D Apache Longbow assigned to the Hellenic XXV Armored Brigade conduct a fly over during a live-fire exercise within the framework of Immediate Response 25 in Greece, June 4, 2025. The live fire exercise was an opportunity to enhance readiness across the force and further build interoperability with host nation partners. 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 long-range fires, builds unit readiness in a complex joint, multinational environment and leverages host nation capabilities to increase the U.S. Army’s operational reach. During three large-scale combat training exercises—Swift Response, Immediate Response, and Saber Guardian—Ally and partner forces integrate and expand multi-domain operations capability, demonstrating combined command and control structures and readiness to respond to crisis and conflict. (POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS) -
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US participates in joint NATO military drill DEFENDER 25
A Leo2 A6 HEL tank assigned to the Hellenic XXV Armored Brigade fires on targets during a live-fire exercise within the framework of Immediate Response 25 in Greece, June 4, 2025. The live fire exercise was an opportunity to enhance readiness across the force and further build interoperability with host nation partners. 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 long-range fires, builds unit readiness in a complex joint, multinational environment and leverages host nation capabilities to increase the U.S. Army’s operational reach. During three large-scale combat training exercises—Swift Response, Immediate Response, and Saber Guardian—Ally and partner forces integrate and expand multi-domain operations capability, demonstrating combined command and control structures and readiness to respond to crisis and conflict. (POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS) -
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US participates in joint NATO military drill DEFENDER 25
A Greek drone assigned to the Hellenic XXV Armored Brigade drops an explosive device on a target during a live-fire exercise within the framework of Immediate Response 25 in Greece, June 3, 2025. The live fire exercise was an opportunity to enhance readiness across the force and further build interoperability with host nation partners. 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 long-range fires, builds unit readiness in a complex joint, multinational environment and leverages host nation capabilities to increase the U.S. Army’s operational reach. During three large-scale combat training exercises—Swift Response, Immediate Response, and Saber Guardian—Ally and partner forces integrate and expand multi-domain operations capability, demonstrating combined command and control structures and readiness to respond to crisis and conflict. (POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS) -
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US participates in joint NATO military drill DEFENDER 25
A UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter takes off after disembarking U.S. Soldiers, assigned to the 1st Battalion, 102nd Infantry Regiment, Connecticut Army National Guarduring air assault operations within the framework of Immediate Response 25 at Petrochori Training Area, in Greece, June 4, 2025. The live fire exercise was an opportunity to enhance readiness across the force and further build interoperability with host nation partners. 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 long-range fires, builds unit readiness in a complex joint, multinational environment and leverages host nation capabilities to increase the U.S. Army’s operational reach. During three large-scale combat training exercises—Swift Response, Immediate Response, and Saber Guardian—Ally and partner forces integrate and expand multi-domain operations capability, demonstrating combined command and control structures and readiness to respond to crisis and conflict. (POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS) -
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US participates in joint NATO military drill DEFENDER 25
Greek Soldiers assigned to the Hellenic XXV Armored Brigade fire at targets in an armored vehicle during a live-fire exercise within the framework of Immediate Response 25 in Greece, June 3, 2025. The live fire exercise was an opportunity to enhance readiness across the force and further build interoperability with host nation partners. 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 long-range fires, builds unit readiness in a complex joint, multinational environment and leverages host nation capabilities to increase the U.S. Army’s operational reach. During three large-scale combat training exercises—Swift Response, Immediate Response, and Saber Guardian—Ally and partner forces integrate and expand multi-domain operations capability, demonstrating combined command and control structures and readiness to respond to crisis and conflict. (POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS) -
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US participates in joint NATO military drill DEFENDER 25
Soldiers assigned to the French Armed Forces fire on targets in an armored vehicle during a live-fire exercise within the framework of Immediate Response 25 in Greece, June 4, 2025. The live fire exercise was an opportunity to enhance readiness across the force and further build interoperability with host nation partners. 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 long-range fires, builds unit readiness in a complex joint, multinational environment and leverages host nation capabilities to increase the U.S. Army’s operational reach. During three large-scale combat training exercises—Swift Response, Immediate Response, and Saber Guardian—Ally and partner forces integrate and expand multi-domain operations capability, demonstrating combined command and control structures and readiness to respond to crisis and conflict. (POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS) -
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US participates in joint NATO military drill DEFENDER 25
Rounds from an AH-64D Apache Longbow (not pictured) assigned to the Hellenic Armed Forces impact targets during a live-fire exercise within the framework of Immediate Response 25 in Greece, June 4, 2025. The live fire exercise was an opportunity to enhance readiness across the force and further build interoperability with host nation partners. 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 long-range fires, builds unit readiness in a complex joint, multinational environment and leverages host nation capabilities to increase the U.S. Army’s operational reach. During three large-scale combat training exercises—Swift Response, Immediate Response, and Saber Guardian—Ally and partner forces integrate and expand multi-domain operations capability, demonstrating combined command and control structures and readiness to respond to crisis and conflict. (POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS) -
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US participates in joint NATO military drill DEFENDER 25
A Leo2 A6 HEL tank assigned to the Hellenic XXV Armored Brigade fires on targets during a live-fire exercise within the framework of Immediate Response 25 in Greece, June 3, 2025. The live fire exercise was an opportunity to enhance readiness across the force and further build interoperability with host nation partners. 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 long-range fires, builds unit readiness in a complex joint, multinational environment and leverages host nation capabilities to increase the U.S. Army’s operational reach. During three large-scale combat training exercises—Swift Response, Immediate Response, and Saber Guardian—Ally and partner forces integrate and expand multi-domain operations capability, demonstrating combined command and control structures and readiness to respond to crisis and conflict. (POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS) -
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US participates in joint NATO military drill DEFENDER 25
A Leo2 A6 HEL tank assigned to the Hellenic XXV Armored Brigade fires on targets during a live-fire exercise within the framework of Immediate Response 25 in Greece, June 4, 2025. The live fire exercise was an opportunity to enhance readiness across the force and further build interoperability with host nation partners. 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 long-range fires, builds unit readiness in a complex joint, multinational environment and leverages host nation capabilities to increase the U.S. Army’s operational reach. During three large-scale combat training exercises—Swift Response, Immediate Response, and Saber Guardian—Ally and partner forces integrate and expand multi-domain operations capability, demonstrating combined command and control structures and readiness to respond to crisis and conflict. (POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS) -
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US participates in joint NATO military drill DEFENDER 25
U.S. Soldiers assigned to the 1st Battalion, 102nd Infantry Regiment, Connecticut Army National Guard, move toward an objective and engage the target during air assault operations within the framework of Immediate Response 25 in Greece, June 4, 2025. The live fire exercise was an opportunity to enhance readiness across the force and further build interoperability with host nation partners. 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 long-range fires, builds unit readiness in a complex joint, multinational environment and leverages host nation capabilities to increase the U.S. Army’s operational reach. During three large-scale combat training exercises—Swift Response, Immediate Response, and Saber Guardian—Ally and partner forces integrate and expand multi-domain operations capability, demonstrating combined command and control structures and readiness to respond to crisis and conflict. (POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS) -
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US participates in joint NATO military drill DEFENDER 25
A Greek drone assigned to the Hellenic XXV Armored Brigade drops an explosive device onto a target during a live-fire exercise within the framework of Immediate Response 25 in Greece, June 4, 2025. The live fire exercise was an opportunity to enhance readiness across the force and further build interoperability with host nation partners. 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 long-range fires, builds unit readiness in a complex joint, multinational environment and leverages host nation capabilities to increase the U.S. Army’s operational reach. During three large-scale combat training exercises—Swift Response, Immediate Response, and Saber Guardian—Ally and partner forces integrate and expand multi-domain operations capability, demonstrating combined command and control structures and readiness to respond to crisis and conflict. (POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS) -
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US participates in joint NATO military drill DEFENDER 25
An AH-64D Apache Longbow assigned to the Hellenic XXV Armored Brigade conducts a fly over during a live-fire exercise within the framework of Immediate Response 25 in Greece, June 4, 2025. The live fire exercise was an opportunity to enhance readiness across the force and further build interoperability with host nation partners. 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 long-range fires, builds unit readiness in a complex joint, multinational environment and leverages host nation capabilities to increase the U.S. Army’s operational reach. During three large-scale combat training exercises—Swift Response, Immediate Response, and Saber Guardian—Ally and partner forces integrate and expand multi-domain operations capability, demonstrating combined command and control structures and readiness to respond to crisis and conflict. (POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS) -
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US participates in joint NATO military drill DEFENDER 25
U.S. Army AH-64D Apache Longbow flies over combined terminal attack controllers during a live-fire exercise within the framework of Immediate Response 25 in Greece, June 4, 2025. The live fire exercise was an opportunity to enhance readiness across the force and further build interoperability with host nation partners. 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 long-range fires, builds unit readiness in a complex joint, multinational environment and leverages host nation capabilities to increase the U.S. Army’s operational reach. During three large-scale combat training exercises—Swift Response, Immediate Response, and Saber Guardian—Ally and partner forces integrate and expand multi-domain operations capability, demonstrating combined command and control structures and readiness to respond to crisis and conflict. (POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS) -
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US participates in joint NATO military drill DEFENDER 25
A Greek AH-64D Apache Longbow helicopter flies over combined terminal attack controllers during a live-fire exercise within the framework of Immediate Response 25 in Greece, June 3, 2025. The live fire exercise was an opportunity to enhance readiness across the force and further build interoperability with host nation partners. 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 long-range fires, builds unit readiness in a complex joint, multinational environment and leverages host nation capabilities to increase the U.S. Army’s operational reach. During three large-scale combat training exercises—Swift Response, Immediate Response, and Saber Guardian—Ally and partner forces integrate and expand multi-domain operations capability, demonstrating combined command and control structures and readiness to respond to crisis and conflict. (POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS) -
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US participates in joint NATO military drill DEFENDER 25
A Leo2 A6 HEL tank ssigned to the Hellenic XXV Armored Brigade moves toward an objective during a live-fire exercise within the framework of Immediate Response 25 in Greece, June 3, 2025. The live fire exercise was an opportunity to enhance readiness across the force and further build interoperability with host nation partners. 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 long-range fires, builds unit readiness in a complex joint, multinational environment and leverages host nation capabilities to increase the U.S. Army’s operational reach. During three large-scale combat training exercises—Swift Response, Immediate Response, and Saber Guardian—Ally and partner forces integrate and expand multi-domain operations capability, demonstrating combined command and control structures and readiness to respond to crisis and conflict. (POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS) -
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US participates in joint NATO military drill DEFENDER 25
An OH-58 Kiowa Helicopter assigned to the Hellenic XXV Armored Brigade flies over combined terminal attack controllers during a live-fire exercise within the framework of Immediate Response 25 in Greece, June 4, 2025. The live fire exercise was an opportunity to enhance readiness across the force and further build interoperability with host nation partners. 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 long-range fires, builds unit readiness in a complex joint, multinational environment and leverages host nation capabilities to increase the U.S. Army’s operational reach. During three large-scale combat training exercises—Swift Response, Immediate Response, and Saber Guardian—Ally and partner forces integrate and expand multi-domain operations capability, demonstrating combined command and control structures and readiness to respond to crisis and conflict. (POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS) -
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US participates in joint NATO military drill DEFENDER 25
A Leo2 A6 HEL tank assigned to the Hellenic XXV Armored Brigade fires on targets during a live-fire exercise within the framework of Immediate Response 25 in Greece, June 4, 2025. The live fire exercise was an opportunity to enhance readiness across the force and further build interoperability with host nation partners. 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 long-range fires, builds unit readiness in a complex joint, multinational environment and leverages host nation capabilities to increase the U.S. Army’s operational reach. During three large-scale combat training exercises—Swift Response, Immediate Response, and Saber Guardian—Ally and partner forces integrate and expand multi-domain operations capability, demonstrating combined command and control structures and readiness to respond to crisis and conflict. (POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS) -
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US participates in joint NATO military drill DEFENDER 25
A Leo2 A6 HEL tank ssigned to the Hellenic XXV Armored Brigade moves toward an objective during a live-fire exercise within the framework of Immediate Response 25 in Greece, June 3, 2025. The live fire exercise was an opportunity to enhance readiness across the force and further build interoperability with host nation partners. 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 long-range fires, builds unit readiness in a complex joint, multinational environment and leverages host nation capabilities to increase the U.S. Army’s operational reach. During three large-scale combat training exercises—Swift Response, Immediate Response, and Saber Guardian—Ally and partner forces integrate and expand multi-domain operations capability, demonstrating combined command and control structures and readiness to respond to crisis and conflict. (POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS) -
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US participates in joint NATO military drill DEFENDER 25
An AH-64D Apache Longbow assigned to the Hellenic XXV Armored Brigade conducts a fly over during a live-fire exercise within the framework of Immediate Response 25 in Greece, June 4, 2025. The live fire exercise was an opportunity to enhance readiness across the force and further build interoperability with host nation partners. 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 long-range fires, builds unit readiness in a complex joint, multinational environment and leverages host nation capabilities to increase the U.S. Army’s operational reach. During three large-scale combat training exercises—Swift Response, Immediate Response, and Saber Guardian—Ally and partner forces integrate and expand multi-domain operations capability, demonstrating combined command and control structures and readiness to respond to crisis and conflict. (POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS) -
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US participates in joint NATO military drill DEFENDER 25
A Greek AH-64D Apache Longbow helicopter conducts a fly over during a live-fire exercise within the framework of Immediate Response 25 in Greece, June 3, 2025. The live fire exercise was an opportunity to enhance readiness across the force and further build interoperability with host nation partners. 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 long-range fires, builds unit readiness in a complex joint, multinational environment and leverages host nation capabilities to increase the U.S. Army’s operational reach. During three large-scale combat training exercises—Swift Response, Immediate Response, and Saber Guardian—Ally and partner forces integrate and expand multi-domain operations capability, demonstrating combined command and control structures and readiness to respond to crisis and conflict. (POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS) -
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US participates in joint NATO military drill DEFENDER 25
A Leo2 A6 HEL tank assigned to the Hellenic XXV Armored Brigade fires on targets during a live-fire exercise within the framework of Immediate Response 25 in Greece, June 3, 2025. The live fire exercise was an opportunity to enhance readiness across the force and further build interoperability with host nation partners. 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 long-range fires, builds unit readiness in a complex joint, multinational environment and leverages host nation capabilities to increase the U.S. Army’s operational reach. During three large-scale combat training exercises—Swift Response, Immediate Response, and Saber Guardian—Ally and partner forces integrate and expand multi-domain operations capability, demonstrating combined command and control structures and readiness to respond to crisis and conflict. (POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS) -
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US participates in joint NATO military drill DEFENDER 25
A AH-64D Apache Longbow assigned to the Hellenic Armed Forces flies over combined terminal attack controllers during a live-fire exercise within the framework of Immediate Response 25 in Greece, June 4, 2025. The live fire exercise was an opportunity to enhance readiness across the force and further build interoperability with host nation partners. 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 long-range fires, builds unit readiness in a complex joint, multinational environment and leverages host nation capabilities to increase the U.S. Army’s operational reach. During three large-scale combat training exercises—Swift Response, Immediate Response, and Saber Guardian—Ally and partner forces integrate and expand multi-domain operations capability, demonstrating combined command and control structures and readiness to respond to crisis and conflict. (POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS) -
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US participates in joint NATO military drill DEFENDER 25
An AH-64D Apache Longbow assigned to the Hellenic XXV Armored Brigade flies over combined terminal attack controllers during a live-fire exercise within the framework of Immediate Response 25 in Greece, June 3, 2025. The live fire exercise was an opportunity to enhance readiness across the force and further build interoperability with host nation partners. 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 long-range fires, builds unit readiness in a complex joint, multinational environment and leverages host nation capabilities to increase the U.S. Army’s operational reach. During three large-scale combat training exercises—Swift Response, Immediate Response, and Saber Guardian—Ally and partner forces integrate and expand multi-domain operations capability, demonstrating combined command and control structures and readiness to respond to crisis and conflict. (POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS) -
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US participates in joint NATO military drill DEFENDER 25
A Greek Soldier assigned to the Hellenic XXV Armored Brigade sets up his drone with an explosive device as part of a simulated attack during a live-fire exercise within the framework of Immediate Response 25 in Greece, June 4, 2025. The live fire exercise was an opportunity to enhance readiness across the force and further build interoperability with host nation partners. 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 long-range fires, builds unit readiness in a complex joint, multinational environment and leverages host nation capabilities to increase the U.S. Army’s operational reach. During three large-scale combat training exercises—Swift Response, Immediate Response, and Saber Guardian—Ally and partner forces integrate and expand multi-domain operations capability, demonstrating combined command and control structures and readiness to respond to crisis and conflict. (POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS) -
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US participates in joint NATO military drill DEFENDER 25
An OH-58 Kiowa Helicopter assigned to the Hellenic XXV Armored Brigade flies over combined terminal attack controllers during a live-fire exercise within the framework of Immediate Response 25 in Greece, June 3, 2025. The live fire exercise was an opportunity to enhance readiness across the force and further build interoperability with host nation partners. 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 long-range fires, builds unit readiness in a complex joint, multinational environment and leverages host nation capabilities to increase the U.S. Army’s operational reach. During three large-scale combat training exercises—Swift Response, Immediate Response, and Saber Guardian—Ally and partner forces integrate and expand multi-domain operations capability, demonstrating combined command and control structures and readiness to respond to crisis and conflict. (POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS) -
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US participates in joint NATO military drill DEFENDER 25
Greek drones assigned to the Hellenic XXV Armored Brigade simulate an attack during a live-fire exercise within the framework of Immediate Response 25 in Greece, June 4, 2025. The live fire exercise was an opportunity to enhance readiness across the force and further build interoperability with host nation partners. 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 long-range fires, builds unit readiness in a complex joint, multinational environment and leverages host nation capabilities to increase the U.S. Army’s operational reach. During three large-scale combat training exercises—Swift Response, Immediate Response, and Saber Guardian—Ally and partner forces integrate and expand multi-domain operations capability, demonstrating combined command and control structures and readiness to respond to crisis and conflict. (POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS) -
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US participates in joint NATO military drill DEFENDER 25
A Leo2 A6 HEL tank assigned to the Hellenic XXV Armored Brigade fires on targets during a live-fire exercise within the framework of Immediate Response 25 in Greece, June 4, 2025. The live fire exercise was an opportunity to enhance readiness across the force and further build interoperability with host nation partners. 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 long-range fires, builds unit readiness in a complex joint, multinational environment and leverages host nation capabilities to increase the U.S. Army’s operational reach. During three large-scale combat training exercises—Swift Response, Immediate Response, and Saber Guardian—Ally and partner forces integrate and expand multi-domain operations capability, demonstrating combined command and control structures and readiness to respond to crisis and conflict. (POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS) -
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US participates in joint NATO military drill DEFENDER 25
An OH-58 Kiowa Helicopter assigned to the Hellenic XXV Armored Brigade flies over combined terminal attack controllers during a live-fire exercise within the framework of Immediate Response 25 in Greece, June 4, 2025. The live fire exercise was an opportunity to enhance readiness across the force and further build interoperability with host nation partners. 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 long-range fires, builds unit readiness in a complex joint, multinational environment and leverages host nation capabilities to increase the U.S. Army’s operational reach. During three large-scale combat training exercises—Swift Response, Immediate Response, and Saber Guardian—Ally and partner forces integrate and expand multi-domain operations capability, demonstrating combined command and control structures and readiness to respond to crisis and conflict. (POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS) -
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US participates in joint NATO military drill DEFENDER 25
A Leo2 A6 HEL tank ssigned to the Hellenic XXV Armored Brigade moves toward an objective during a live-fire exercise within the framework of Immediate Response 25 in Greece, June 3, 2025. The live fire exercise was an opportunity to enhance readiness across the force and further build interoperability with host nation partners. 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 long-range fires, builds unit readiness in a complex joint, multinational environment and leverages host nation capabilities to increase the U.S. Army’s operational reach. During three large-scale combat training exercises—Swift Response, Immediate Response, and Saber Guardian—Ally and partner forces integrate and expand multi-domain operations capability, demonstrating combined command and control structures and readiness to respond to crisis and conflict. (POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS) -
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US participates in joint NATO military drill DEFENDER 25
An OH-58 Kiowa Helicopter assigned to the Hellenic XXV Armored Brigade flies over combined terminal attack controllers during a live-fire exercise within the framework of Immediate Response 25 in Greece, June 3, 2025. The live fire exercise was an opportunity to enhance readiness across the force and further build interoperability with host nation partners. 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 long-range fires, builds unit readiness in a complex joint, multinational environment and leverages host nation capabilities to increase the U.S. Army’s operational reach. During three large-scale combat training exercises—Swift Response, Immediate Response, and Saber Guardian—Ally and partner forces integrate and expand multi-domain operations capability, demonstrating combined command and control structures and readiness to respond to crisis and conflict. (POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS) -
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US participates in joint NATO military drill DEFENDER 25
A Greek AH-64D Apache Longbow flies over combined terminal attack controllers during a live-fire exercise within the framework of Immediate Response 25 in Greece, June 3, 2025. The live fire exercise was an opportunity to enhance readiness across the force and further build interoperability with host nation partners. 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 long-range fires, builds unit readiness in a complex joint, multinational environment and leverages host nation capabilities to increase the U.S. Army’s operational reach. During three large-scale combat training exercises—Swift Response, Immediate Response, and Saber Guardian—Ally and partner forces integrate and expand multi-domain operations capability, demonstrating combined command and control structures and readiness to respond to crisis and conflict. (POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS) -
