NMCB 11 in Norway for DEFENDER EUROPE 2024
BJERKVIK, Norway (April 23, 2024) - U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 11 assemble a medium girder bridge in...
DEFENDER 24 is scheduled to occur March 31 – May 31. It will involve more than 17,000 U.S. and 23,000 multi-national service members from more than 20 Allied and partner nations. The exercise is linked to NATO’s Steadfast Defender 24 exercise, and is comprised of three sub-exercises: Saber Strike, Immediate Response, and Swift Response. DEFENDER 24 is focused on the strategic deployment of continental, U.S.-based forces, employment of U.S. Army prepositioned stocks, and interoperability with Allies and partners at exercise locations across 13 European countries. It seeks to deter adversaries, transform operational mission command, build readiness, and strengthen the NATO Alliance.
