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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USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) Post Deployment Sizzle Reel
USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77)
May 12, 2023 | 1:08
230423-N-SY658-1001 NAVAL STATION NORFOLK (April 23, 2023) USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) compiled a highlight reel showcasing the ship's 2022-2023 deployment, April 23 2023. Bush, home ported at Naval Station Norfolk, is part of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 10 and provides national command authority flexibility, maintains maritime stability and security in order to ensure access, deter aggression and defend U.S., allied and partner interest. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Brandon Roberson and Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Elijah Newton)
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USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) Post Deployment Sizzle Reel
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U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing participate in Atlantic Alliance 2025 (Trailer)
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U.S. Marines with MWSS-273 refuel CH-53E Super Stallions with HMH-464
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USS Milius conducts operations in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility as part of the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group
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USS Milius conducts operations in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility as part of the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group
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USS Milius conducts operations in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility as part of the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group
USS Milius conducts operations in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility as part of the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group
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USS Milius conducts operations in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility as part of the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group
USS Milius conducts operations in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility as part of the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group
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USS Milius conducts operations in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility as part of the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group
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USS Milius conducts operations in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility as part of the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group
USS Milius conducts operations in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility as part of the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group
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USS Milius conducts operations in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility as part of the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group
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CSG-8 Change of Command Ceremony
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U.S. Marines with VMM-266 conduct qualifications aboard USS New York
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AH: Morning Quarters: June 11th
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USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71)
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Live-Fire Exercise Aboard Theodore Roosevelt
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USS Daniel Inouye RAS
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