DEFENDER is the Army’s largest annual opportunity to exercise moving personnel and equipment into theater across modes for initial and follow-on operations critical to Large Scale Combat Operations. Led by U.S. Army Europe and Africa, the exercise focuses on the strategic deployment of CONUS-based forces, employment of Army Prepositioned Stock and follow-on exercises demonstrating lethality and interoperability with Allies and partners

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Vice Adm. Brad Cooper speaks in Abu Dhabi
U.S. Naval Forces Central Command / U.S. 5th Fleet
Feb. 22, 2023 | 1:03
230221-N-ZA692-2001 ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (Feb. 21, 2023) Vice Adm. Brad Cooper, commander of U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, U.S. 5th Fleet and Combined Maritime Forces, speaks at a defense exposition in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Feb. 21, 2023. During his speaking engagement, he announced the progress of U.S. 5th Fleet and regional partners toward achieving a 100 unmanned surface vessel fleet by the end of the summer. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Anita Chebahtah)
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