A U.S. Army M1A2 Abrams Tank assigned to 3rd Infantry Division sits in a muddy field waiting to engage targets on a range during Saber Strike 24 on Bemowo Piskie Training Ground, Poland, April 17, 2024. Saber Strike is a part of DEFENDER 24, a series of exercises designed to enhance combat readiness amongst participating NATO Allies and partner nations, ensuring their ability to rapidly respond to emerging threats. DEFENDER is the Dynamic Employment of Forces to Europe for NATO Deterrence and Enhanced Readiness, and is a U.S. European Command scheduled, U.S. Army Europe and Africa conducted exercise that consists of Saber Strike, Immediate Response, and Swift Response. DEFENDER 24 is linked to NATO’s Steadfast Defender exercise, and DoD’s Large Scale Global Exercise, taking place from 28 March to 31 May. DEFENDER 24 is the largest U.S. Army exercise in Europe and includes more than 17,000 U.S. and 23,000 multinational service members from more than 20 Allied and partner nations, including Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Georgia, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Omar Joseph, Sr.)
Date Taken: | 04.17.2024 |
Date Posted: | 04.17.2024 13:52 |
Photo ID: | 8345567 |
VIRIN: | 240417-A-DQ743-7286 |
Resolution: | 6720x4480 |
Size: | 2.81 MB |
Location: | PISZ, PL |
Web Views: | 324 |
Downloads: | 14 |
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