USARPAC Asian Pacific Counter-IED Fusion Centerexperts will attend the combined , joint field training exercise, Southern Katipo, in New Zealand.
U.S. FIFTH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS -- Sailors and Marines from Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force 51, 5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade (TF 51/5) and 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit embarked French Mistral-class amphibious assault ship LHD Tonnerre to conduct amphibious and maritime security operations within U.S. 5th Fleet, Dec. 4. In the spirit of the commemoration of the 100th anniversary...
Southern Strike 2018 is a large-scale, joint multinational combat exercise that provides tactical level training for the full spectrum of conflict. It emphasizes air dominance, maritime operations, maritime air support, precision engagement, close air support, command and control, personnel recovery, aero medical evacuation, and combat medical support. Submit media requests to Major Thaggard:...
The U.S. Air Force deploys F-22 Raptors, Airmen, and associated equipment to the European theater as part of Flying Training Deployments. The Flying Training Deployments efforts include air training with other Europe-based aircraft and out-and-backs to multiple countries in Europe for interoperability training with NATO allies.
These U.S. Aviation Rotations operating in Poland foster bilateral defense ties, enhance regional security, and increase interoperability among NATO allies through combined training exercises with rotational aircraft from both active duty and guard units.
Every year, a Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade Amphibious Ready Group with a Marine Expeditionary Unit conducts annual bilateral amphibious operations with the United Arab Emirates' Armed Forces in the vicinity of the UAE in support of Iron Magic. This exercise provides a robust training opportunity to enhance capabilities in critical mission sets inherent...
Aurora 17 is a Swedish national exercise that includes supporting forces from the U.S. and other nations. It is not a NATO exercise. Aurora 17 is the largest Swedish exercise in more than 20 years, and is intended to exercise Sweden’s defense capability against a larger, sophisticated opponent. U.S. participation, along with that of NATO Allies, partners, and Nordic countries will improve...
U.S. Army Europe will host the 2017 European Best Sniper Squad Competition at the Grafenwoehr Training Area, Sept. 24-28, 2017. The mentally and physically challenging four-day competition, with more than 30 events, will test multinational sniper squads on land navigation, advanced marksmanship, medical simulations and more. The European Best Sniper Squad Competition is designed to project a...
