Polish and U.S. Soldiers gather for a group photo before the start of a combined arms live fire exercise as part of Phase II of DEFENDER-Europe 20, Bucierz Range, Drawsko Pomorskie Training Area, Poland, August 11, 2020. DEFENDER-Europe 20 was designed as a deployment exercise to build strategic readiness in support of the U.S. National Defense Strategy and NATO deterrence objectives. In response to COVID-19, DEFENDER-Europe 20 was modified in size and scope. Phase I of the modified DEFENDER-Europe 20 was linked to exercise Allied Spirit, which took place at Drawsko Pomorskie Training Area, Poland, June 5-19 with approximately 6,000 U.S. and Polish Soldiers. In phase II of the modified DEFENDER-Europe 20, a U.S.-based combined arms battalion will conduct an emergency Deployment Readiness Exercise to Europe July 14-Aug. 22.
(U.S. Army photo by Jason Johnston.)
Date Taken: | 08.11.2020 |
Date Posted: | 08.12.2020 15:43 |
Photo ID: | 6307134 |
VIRIN: | 200811-A-RY767-0012 |
Resolution: | 7200x4800 |
Size: | 18.05 MB |
Location: | DRAWSKO POMORSKIE, PL |
Web Views: | 56 |
Downloads: | 17 |
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