A child from Slobozia, Romania stands in the gunner’s nest of a humvee in a static display during DEFENDER 23, Slobozia, Romania, June 3, 2023. Soldiers assigned to the 508th Military Police Company showcased Army convoy vehicles in Slobozia Romania to attract community members and build encouraging ties with the Romanian population. Saber Guardian 23, a component of DEFENDER 23, is an exercise co-lead by engaging in different events such as vehicle road marches, medical training exercises, and river crossings. DEFENDER 23 is a U.S. Army Europe and Africa led exercise focused on the strategic deployment of continental United States-based forces, employment of Army Prepositioned Stocks, and interoperability with Allies and partners. Taking place from 22 April to 23 June, DEFENDER 23 demonstrates USAREUR-AF's ability to aggregate U.S.-based combat power quickly in Eastern Europe, increase lethality of the NATO Alliance through long-distance fires, build unit readiness in a complex joint, multi-national environment, and leverage host nation capabilities to increase USAREUR-AF's operational reach. DEFENDER 23 includes more than 7,000 U.S. and 17,000 multinational service members from more than 20 nations who will participate including, but not limited to: Estonia, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Latvia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, United Kingdom and the United States.
Date Taken: | 06.02.2023 |
Date Posted: | 06.05.2023 06:34 |
Photo ID: | 7837400 |
VIRIN: | 230602-A-SM347-147 |
Resolution: | 2048x1600 |
Size: | 539.85 KB |
Location: | SLOBOZIA, RO |
Web Views: | 150 |
Downloads: | 6 |
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