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    IMMEDIATE RESPONSE

    Immediate Response

    Immediate Response    

    Immediate Response 24 begins with the arrival of CONUS-based forces at ports in Narvik, Norway and Kalundborg, Denmark and involves approximately 10,400 U.S. and 12,750 multinational Allied and partner participants. Immediate Response 24 includes Army prepositioned stock (APS) draws, live-fire exercises, wet gap crossings, and multinational training. It is linked to the national exercises Spring Storm in Estonia, Northern Forest in Finland, and Spring Strike in Sweden and is associated with Lithuania’s national exercise Thunder Storm and Latvia’s exercise Summer Shield.

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    US assets depart for DEFENDER 25 exercise alongside Allies and partners

    US assets depart for DEFENDER 25 exercise...
    04.14.25 | Courtesy Story | USArmyEURAF
    WIESBADEN, Germany — Dynamic Employment of Forces to Europe for NATO Deterrence and Enhanced Readiness, DEFENDER 25, is a large-scale U.S. Army...
    NMCB 11 in Norway for DEFENDER EUROPE 2024

    NMCB 11 in Norway for DEFENDER EUROPE 2024
    04.23.24 | SA Laqdrick Bouldin | NMCB11
    BJERKVIK, Norway (April 23, 2024) - U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 11 assemble a medium girder bridge in...

    280 Featured Videos

    REEL: Defender 25 Overall Showcase Reel

    REEL: Defender 25 Overall Showcase Reel
    06.17.25 | SGT Chandler Coats | USArmyEURAF
    This video features footage from DEFENDER 25, the U.S. Army’s largest annual deployment of troops to the European theater, published June 17,...
    U.S. participates in multinational Live-Fire Exercise in Bulgaria during Immediate Response 25

    U.S. participates in multinational...
    06.12.25 | SGT Chandler Coats | USArmyEURAF
    U.S. Soldiers, alongside Bulgarian, Romanian and Italian military personnel, conducted live-fire exercises as part of Immediate Response 25 at...
    Maryland Army National Guard supports Immediate Response 25 with partners in Croatia

    Maryland Army National Guard supports...
    06.11.25 | A1C Sarah Hoover | MDNGPAO
    Soldiers of the Maryland Army National Guard's 200th Military Police Company, and 115th Military Police Battalion, Headquarters-Headquarters...
    B-roll: Immediate Response 25 - Countries showcase static displays

    B-roll: Immediate Response 25 - Countries...
    06.10.25 | SSgt Karla Parra | 5MPAD
    U.S., Italian, Romanian, and Bulgarian soldiers showcase their respective countries’ static display concluding the live-fire exercise portion of...
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    3,829 Featured Images

    K9s in Croatia

    K9s in Croatia
    07.06.25 | SFC Tanisha Karn | 18MPB
    U.S. Army Sgt. Camron Allen, a military dog handler assigned to the Combined Military Working Dog Detachment – Europe, 18th Military Police...
    K9s in Croatia

    K9s in Croatia
    07.06.25 | SFC Tanisha Karn | 18MPB
    U.S. Army Sgt. Camron Allen, a military dog handler assigned to the Combined Military Working Dog Detachment – Europe, 18th Military Police...
    K9s in Croatia

    K9s in Croatia
    07.06.25 | SFC Tanisha Karn | 18MPB
    U.S. Army Sgt. Camron Allen, a military dog handler assigned to the Combined Military Working Dog Detachment – Europe, 18th Military Police...
    K9s in Croatia

    K9s in Croatia
    07.06.25 | SFC Tanisha Karn | 18MPB
    U.S. Army Sgt. Camron Allen, a military dog handler assigned to the Combined Military Working Dog Detachment – Europe, 18th Military Police...
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    48 Featured Stories

    310th ESC works with the V Corps for DEFENDER 25

    310th ESC works with the V Corps for...
    06.25.25 | CPT Robert Wooldridge | 310ESC
    POZNAN, Poland — DEFENDER 25, running from May 11 to June 24, 2025, is the U.S. Army's most extensive deployment exercise in Europe, involving...
    Vermont Soldier brings mountain expertise to NATO training in North Macedonia

    Vermont Soldier brings mountain expertise...
    06.10.25 | MAJ Joe Legros | USArmyEURAF
    KRIVOLAK, North Macedonia – Among the thousands of troops participating in Immediate Response 2025, one soldier stands out—not for rank or...
    Michigan National Guard father and son reunited in Kosovo

    Michigan National Guard father and son...
    06.10.25 | MAJ Joe Legros | USArmyEURAF
    CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo – The military has a way of bringing people together in unexpected ways, and for U.S. Army Maj. Ryan Reynolds and his...
    Montenegro strengthens cyber capabilities alongside allies at Immediate Response 25

    Montenegro strengthens cyber capabilities...
    06.05.25 | 2LT Paige Bodine and David Kennedy | USArmyEURAF
    PODGORICA, Montenegro— Nearly three years after a major cyberattack disrupted government services, Montenegro hosted its largest cyber defense...
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    3 Featured Audio

    Immediate Response 2019 Medical Exercise...
    05.15.19 | SSG Catessa Palone | DMA-FCE
    Airmen assigned to the 433rd Medical Group, 433rd Airlift Wing, San Antonio, Texas, and the 301st Medical Squadron, 301st Medical Group, Carswell...

    DOD’s Comedy of Champions tour visits...
    09.21.15 | SGT David Marquis | KFORRCE
    The Department of Defense’s Comedy of Champions tour, which has been entertaining service members serving across Europe, visit Camp Bondsteel....

    9 Featured Graphics

    Alpine Troop, 3rd Squadron, 4th SFAB, I'M A DEFENDER', 11A Infantry Officer in Bulgaria

    Alpine Troop, 3rd Squadron, 4th SFAB, I'M...
    06.08.25 | SPC Rayonne Bissant | 5MPAD
    Infantry Officers command and assist the commander in commanding an Infantry unit. Demonstrating global deterrence and the U.S. Army’s ability...
    4th Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, I'M A DEFENDER', 88M Motor Transport Operator in Bulgaria

    4th Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, I'M...
    06.04.25 | SPC Rayonne Bissant | 5MPAD
    Motor Transport Operators supervise and operate wheeled vehicles to transport personnel and cargo. Demonstrating global deterrence and the U.S....
    4th Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, I'M A DEFENDER', 91B Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic in Bulgaria

    4th Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, I'M...
    06.04.25 | SPC Rayonne Bissant | 5MPAD
    Wheeled vehicle mechanics supervise and perform field-level maintenance and recovery operations on light and heavy wheeled vehicles. Demonstrating...
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