Previously known as the European Best Squad and European Best Sniper Squad, the competition tests marksmanship skills, physical prowess, land navigation, and mental agility while engaging in a team building competition. More than 30 sniper teams from over a dozen U.S. and NATO allied and partnered countries are competing this year in the U.S. Army Europe and Africa-directed, 7th Army Training...
Rapid Forge is a USAFE-led mission to enhance readiness and test our ability to function at locations other than main air bases, which is called dispersal operations. Rapid Forge will include F-35A Lightning II and F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jets forward deploying from Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, to bases in the territory of other NATO allies. Additional USAFE-based aircraft, including...
Anatolian Eagle is a Turkish-led flying training exercise with multinational participation per Turkey’s invitation. This year, the U.S. will send F-15E Strike Eagles and Airmen assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing, RAF Lakenheath, England, to Konya Air Base, Turkey.
2019 marks the 35th year anniversary of the Golden Coyote Exercise. The Golden Coyote exercise is a three-phase, scenario-driven exercise conducted in the Black Hills of South Dakota and Wyoming, which enables commanders to focus on mission essential task requirements, warrior tasks and battle drills.
Integrated Training Exercise 4-19 is a live-fire and maneuver combined arms exercise designed to train battalion and squadron-sized units in tactics, techniques, and procedures required to provide a sustainable and ready operational reserve for employment across the full spectrum of crisis and global engagement. ITX 4-19 is an essential component of the Marine Forces Reserve training and...
Exercise STEPPE EAGLE 19 (SE 19) is an annual, multi-lateral exercise sponsored by the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and executed by United States Army Central (USARCENT). The exercise enhances coalition interoperability and operational readiness, promotes regional access and security, and improves military cooperation.
SHABLA 19 is a Bulgarian national exercise taking place from June 4-14, 2019 in Shabla, Bulgaria. Hosted by Bulgarian Armed Forces, SHABLA 19 includes the participation of the Bulgarian Air Force, Navy, and Land Forces, and the 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command, U.S. Army Europe. This bilateral, Joint Air Defense Live Fire Exercise is designed to improve readiness and interoperability...
STRIKE BACK 2019 is a Bulgarian national exercise taking place from June 6-20, 2019 at Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria. Hosted by the Bulgarian Armed Forces, STRIKE BACK 19 is a multinational exercise including the participation of Albania, Greece, North Macedonia and U.S. troops. The exercise is designed to increase capabilities and interoperability with allies and partners. The highlight...
