Saber Strike 24: Fire Support Coordination Exercise (FSCX) Observance By Senior Leaders [Image 16 of 22]

PISZ, POLAND

04.22.2024

Photo by Sgt. Omar Joseph 

22nd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment   

U.S. Soldiers in a Boeing AH-64 Apache attack helicopter fire a 30mm M230 chain gun at a target during the Saber Strike 24 Fire Support Coordination Exercise (FSCX) at Bemowo Piskie Training Area, Poland, April 22, 2024. Though primarily utilized by the U.S. Army, the AH-64 has also become the primary attack helicopter for various nations. DEFENDER is the 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 Defender exercise, and DoD’s Large Scale Global Exercise, taking place from 28 March to 31 May. DEFENDER 24 is the largest U.S. Army exercise in Europe and includes more than 17,000 U.S. and 23,000 multinational service members from more than 20 Allied and partner nations, including Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Georgia, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Omar Joseph, Sr.)

• Date Taken: 04.22.2024
• Date Posted: 04.23.2024 11:30
• Photo ID: 8356390
• VIRIN: 240422-A-DQ743-1824
• Resolution: 3497x2498
• Size: 171.6 KB
• Location: PISZ, PL