CROATIA, May 25, 2023- U.S. Army Chaplain Jeremy Pedersen, 34th Infantry Division, and Father Josip Simatovic, a Catholic Priest and Croatian Army Chaplain view the altar at the Church of Croatian Martyrs during DEFNEDER 23, May, 25, 2023 in Udbina, Croatia. DEFENDER 23 is a U.S. Army Europe and Africa (USAREUR-AF) joint exercise designed to enable combat-ready, multinational forces. DEFENDER 23 demonstrates USAREUR-AF’s ability to aggregate U.S.-based combat power quickly in Eastern Europe, increase lethality of the NATO alliance, build unit readiness in a complex, joint, multinational environment, and leverage host nation capabilities to increase USAREUR-AF’s operational reach. DEFNEDER 23 takes place April 22 to June 23 and includes more than 7,000 U.S. and 17,000 multi-national service members from more than 20 nations. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Ian Valley, 345th Public Affairs Detachment)
Date Taken: | 05.24.2023 |
Date Posted: | 06.01.2023 07:52 |
Photo ID: | 7829420 |
VIRIN: | 230525-A-WG301-909 |
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Location: | UDBINA AIR BASE, HR |
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