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Construction in Poland

July 1, 2025 | 0:26

U.S. Army Sgt. Darius Turner, a horizontal construction engineer assigned to the 902nd Engineer Construction Company, 15th Engineer Battalion, 7th Engineer Brigade, discusses ongoing construction projects with Germany’s Spezialpionierregiment 164 at the Drawsko Pomorskie Combat Training Center, Poland, July 1, 2025. The joint effort enhances interoperability and strengthens multinational partnerships.

Happy Independence Day from U.S. Army Europe and Africa

July 1, 2021 | 0:12

U.S. Army Europe and Africa wishes everyone a safe and happy Independence Day!

The Meaning of Independence Day

May 30, 2025 | 0:58

Independence Day holds a great significance as it marks the birth of our nation on July 4, 1776–a legacy which continues to be defended and honored after the sacrifices made by the first American patriots. The U.S. Army continues to commit to protecting the values of freedom, democracy, and national sovereignty.

7ATC Drops Live Grenades from Drone

June 27, 2025 | 1:57

7th Army Training Command; Joint Multinational Training Group-Ukraine; and 173rd Airborne Brigade tested the ability to drop a live M67 grenade using a Skydio X10 and a U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command-developed Audible dropper for the first time in the Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, June 25, 2025. Soldiers from 7th Army Training Command, the Joint Multinational Training Group-Ukraine and 173rd Airborne Brigade all worked together to make this the first live-grenade drop from an unmanned aircraft system in the U.S. Army for conventional forces.

Project Flytrap photo compilation

June 23, 2025 | 1:13

2nd Cavalry Regiment conduct situational training exercises using counter-unmanned aerial systems during Project Flytrap at Joint Multinational Readiness Center, Hohenfels Training Area, Hohenfels, Germany, June 22, 2025. The Soldiers of the regiment tested the capabilities of new, lower-cost and portable technology in various combat training scenarios.

Defender 25

June 23, 2025 | 0:27

U.S. Army air defenders participate in a live fire iteration during Defender 25 June 19, 2025, in Vezprem, Hungary.

U.S. Army field tests new CUAS tech for Flytrap

June 22, 2025 | 0:58

U.S. Army Capt. David Smith, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, explains the intent of field testing new counter-unmanned aerial systems during Project Flytrap at Joint Multinational Readiness Center, Hohenfels Training Area, Germany, June 19, 2025. Smith explained that the new technology being tested could be utilized by the U.S. Army in standard future training.

This is Defender 25

June 17, 2025 | 0:45

DEFENDER 25 coming to an end, brought together U.S. troops with forces from 29 Allied and partner nations to build readiness through large-scale combat training from May 11-June 24, 2025.

12CAB Soldiers participates in Saber Guardian 25

June 22, 2025 | 1:26

U.S. Soldiers assigned to 1st Battalion, 3rd Aviation Regiment, and 1st Battalion, 214th Aviation Regiment, 12th Combat Aviation Brigade participate in training exercise Saber Guardian 25, Camp Croft, Papa Air Base, Hungary, June 5-21, 2025. Saber Guardian 25 reinforced lethality and tactical readiness while operating in a multinational training environment.

2CR Soldiers conduct urban combat training with Spanish Armed Forces in Hungary during Saber Guardian 25

June 16, 2025 | 0:27

2nd Cavalry Regiment participate in joint training exercises with Spanish soldiers as part of Saber Guardian 25, Camp Wolf, Hungary, June 12, 2025. This training enhanced interoperability capabilities among partner forces through rehearsal of joint urban combat techniques.

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New Counter-UAS tech put to the test during Project Fly Trap

June 12, 2025 | 0:51

U.S. Army 1st. Lt. Jake Licht, a platoon leader assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 5th Battalion, 4th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, discusses the importance of assessing various counter-unmanned aerial systems during Project Fly Trap at Joint Multinational Readiness Center, Hohenfels Training Area, Hohenfels, Germany, June 6, 2025. Licht mentions the importance of mitigating conflicts within the ecosystem of counter-unmanned aerial systems.

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Saber Guardian 25: Multinational Live-Fire Readiness Exercise

June 16, 2025 | 0:54

2nd Cavalry Regiment, 12th Combat Aviation Brigade and Hungarian and Spanish Defense Forces participate in Saber Guardian 25, Zero Point Training Site, Hungary, June 16, 2025. The exercise enhanced readiness and interoperability through combined live-fire events, maneuver coordination, and multinational mission planning.

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U.S. Army Europe and Africa Command Video 2025

June 10, 2025 | 3:28

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.

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.

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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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.

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.

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