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U.S. Army 250 Year History - American Revolution, War of 1812 and Civil War

March 11, 2025 | 2:00

Join us as we celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the U.S. Army by highlighting the Heroes of Two Nations.
The U.S. Army, and the United States of America, may not exist as we know it today without the help of significant heroes who hailed from different countries and volunteered to assist our determination of independence during the Revolutionary War.

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U.S. Army Europe and Africa Command Video 2025

June 10, 2025 | 3:28

Staff. Sgt William Owens'

June 3, 2025 | 0:57

Today, we honor the legacy of Staff Sgt. William D. Owens by holding a ceremony upgrading his Silver Star to the "Distinguished Service Cross" for his commitment to duty and unwavering braveryin the face of the enemy during World War II in Normandy, France, on June 6th, 1944.

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2CR Begins Tactical Movement for Saber Guardian 25

June 9, 2025 | 0:30

2nd Cavalry Regiment and 12th Combat Aviation Brigade conduct maintenance inspections on their vehicles and equipment in preparation for tactical movement to Central Training Area, Hungary in support of DEFENDER 25 on June 6, 2025.

U.S. Soldiers in Romania rehearse wet gap crossing for Saber Guardian 25

June 10, 2025 | 0:41

U.S. Soldiers assigned to the 21st Theater Sustainment Command rehearse wet gap crossing procedures in preparation for Saber Guardian 25 in Frecatei, Romania, June 8, 2025. These exercises allow the U.S. Army to operate at new ports while also rehearsing the deployment and integration of U.S. military combat equipment throughout Europe, ensuring that the U.S. Army is ready at all times to support and defend NATO allies and partner forces across all domains.

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Saber Guardian 25: Opening Ceremony

June 9, 2025 | 0:42

U.S. Army Maj Tony Palocaren assigned to 21st Theater Sustainment Command explains the significance of Saber Guardian 25 and working with NATO Allies during the opening ceremonies for Saber Guardian 25 in Frecatei, Romania, June 9, 2025.

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Immediate Response 25 Cyber Exercise in Montenegro

June 6, 2025 | 4:02

Service members of the Maine National Guard, Vermont National Guard, Army of the Republic of North Macedonia, and Armed Forces of Montenegro work together with civilian cyber experts as a combined cyber defense team to identify and prevent simulated cyber attacks during Immediate Response 25 in Golubovci Airbase and Podgorica, Montenegro, May 26-June 6, 2025. This cyber exercise, the largest in Montenegro’s history, facilitates an exchange of expertise in cyber resiliency while strengthening regional military cooperation. Demonstrating global deterrence and the U.S. Army’s ability to rapidly deploy U.S.-based combat power in Europe and the Arctic region alongside Allies and partners, DEFENDER 25 brings U.S. troops together with forces from 29 Allied and partner nations to build readiness through large-scale combat training from May 11-June 24, 2025.

Vehicle Maintenance During Balkan Sentinel

June 4, 2025 | 0:41

1st Armored Division conduct vehicle maintenance during exercise Balkan Sentinel at Koren Training Area, Bulgaria, June 3, 2025. The Bulgarian national exercise linked to Immediate Response 25 consists of a battalion from the U.S. Army's 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, one Forward Land Forces multinational battlegroup and the Bulgarian Land Force Command conducting a battalion-level live-fire exercise.

6th Infantry Regiment - Balkan Sentinel

June 1, 2025 | 0:31

U.S. Soldiers participate in the exercise Balkan Sentinel alongside Bulgarian forces at Koren Training Area, Bulgaria, May 30, 2025. The Bulgarian national exercise, is linked to Immediate Response 25 and consists of a company from U.S. Army 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, one Forward Land Forces multinational battlegroup and the Bulgarian Land Force Command conducting a battalion-level live-fire exercise.

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This is USAREUR-AF May 2025

May 22, 2025 | 1:00

This month's "This is USAREUR-AF" edition highlights the 1st Armored Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, at Combined Resolve, and their efforts for Army's Transforming in Contact initiative; and Swift Response, an exercise part of Defender 25, in which the 173rd Airborne Brigade, along with multinational medics and the 68th Theater Medical Command, use drones to deliver blood to forward care locations.

Vermont National Guard conduct helicopter sling load operations in Greece during Immediate Response 25

June 5, 2025 | 0:27

Vermont National Guard conduct sling load operations during Immediate Response 25 at Petrochori Training Area, Greece, May 30, 2025. Helicopter sling load operations are key to moving supplies and equipment to remote locations.

New Hampshire National Guard prepares for live-fire exercise in Northern Macedonia

June 3, 2025 | 0:32

86th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Mountain), New Hampshire National Guard conduct a blank-fire rehearsal for an upcoming Combined Arms Live Fire Exercise at Krivolak Training Area, North Macedonia, May 29, 2025.

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86th IBCT conducts defense operations training during Immediate Response 25

June 3, 2025 | 0:32

86th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Connecticut Army National Guard establish fortified defenses while participating in a field exercise with the Hellenic Army during Immediate Response 25 in Greece, May 31, 2025. The field exercise allowed soldiers from both nations to share best practices for tactical engagement with an opposing force.

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20th Special Forces Group Participate in Swift Response 2025

May 30, 2025 | 0:58

Green Berets with U.S. Army 20th Special Forces Group (Airborne), Italian special forces and Lithuanian National Volunteer Defense Forces soldiers participate in Swift Response 25 (Defender 25) at Pabrade, Lithuania, May 8-18, 2025.

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86th IBCT (MTN) Soldiers Conduct Air Assault Training in Greece

June 2, 2025 | 0:22

Soldiers of 86th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Mountain), Connecticut Army National Guard participate in air assault training during Immediate Response, Greece, May 30, 2025.As part of DEFENDER 25, these U.S. troops join NATO Allied & Partner nations to build readiness, strengthen deterrence, and demonstrate the ability to rapidly deploy combat power across Europe.

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Barge Transport: 7th Engineer Brigade prepares for Saber Guardian 25

May 26, 2025 | 1:30

U.S. Soldiers assigned to 7th Engineer Brigade and 260th Movement Control Team discuss a barge transportation operation supporting Saber Guardian 25 in Passau, Germany, May 21, 2025. River vessels provide the U.S. Army a tactical advantage by using waterways instead of standard air, rail or linehaul methods.

Allied Partnerships - Hungarian Platoon Leader - "I'm a Defender"

May 22, 2025 | 0:38

A platoon leader with the Hungarian Rangers recounts his experiences while participating in a force on force training event during Swift Response, a supporting exercise of DEFENDER 25, in Bardufoss, Norway.

Swift Response | Combat Logistics Battalion 22 Capt. Launi Interview

May 27, 2025 | 5:19

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Tyler Launi, battalion operations officer, 2nd Marine Logistics Group about providing direct combat service support to the U.S. Army 82nd Airborne Division to enable sustainment of multi-domain operations. DEFENDER 25 allows the rehearsal, deployment, employment, and integration of U.S. forces to focus on the expansion of critical capabilities on the battlefield in the High North and Baltics.

Testing FPV Drones Against Moving Targets During Swift Response

May 21, 2025 | 0:37

U.S. Army 1st Lt. Francesco La Torre, director of effects for the Bayonet Innovation Team, discusses first-person view (FPV) drone training during Swift Response 2025 at Pabrade Training Area, Lithuania, May 18, 2025. The 173rd Airborne Brigade is testing purpose-built, retrievable FPV drones against autonomous moving targets to improve battlefield readiness and integration with armored units.

Panther Brigade Soldiers seize the objective from NATO Allies and partners during Swift Response

May 19, 2025 | 0:55

U.S. Army Paratroopers with 2nd Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, conduct combined force-on-force combat training in Setermoen, Norway May 15, 2025. The battalion, alongside U.K. paratroopers from 2nd Battalion, Parachute Regiment, Norwegian soldiers from Cavalry Company, Armoured Battalion, Brigade Nord, and Hungarian Rangers, conducted the training as part of Swift Response 25, a supporting exercise of DEFENDER 25, to enhance joint interoperability, combat lethality, and operational readiness. Demonstrating global deterrence and the U.S. Army’s ability to rapidly deploy U.S.-based combat power in Europe and the Arctic region alongside Allies and partners, DEFENDER 25 brings U.S. troops together with forces from 29 Allied and partner nations to build readiness through large-scale combat training from May 11-June 24, 2025.

Swift Response 25 - Joint Forcible Entry

May 13, 2025 | 2:09

82nd Airborne Division paratroopers jump from a U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules aircraft during a Joint Forcible Entry mission supporting Swift Response 2025 on the Liberty Drop Zone, Norway, May 12, 2025.

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DEFENDER 25 kicked off in Norway

May 6, 2025 | 3:19

Sgt. Alejandro Rivas, a combat medic assigned to 82nd Airborne Division, talking about his role during DEFENDER 25, Swift Response training exercise in Norway, May 3, 2025.

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DEFENDER 2025 - First Time Port Operations in Kavala

May 9, 2025 | 4:14

Andre Cameron, the Transportation Corps Detachment Eastern Mediterranean - Greece of the 839th Transportation Battalion, addresses several topics pertaining to the first-ever port operation at the port of Kavala, Greece in support of DEFENDER 25, April 2025. Cameron highlights the safety aspects of conducting port operations and talks about the three pillars jointly bonds the U.S. and host nation: relationships, partnerships, and friendships.

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Feb. 5, 2025 | 2:53

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