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

DEFENDER 25 Outreach tour
DEFENDER 25 Infographic

Videos
Video by Petty Officer 3rd Class August Clawson
George Washington Transits the Strait of Magellan
USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73)
June 7, 2024 | 1:06
A b-roll package showcasing the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), Henry J. Kaiser-class replenishment oiler USNS John Lenthall, Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78), and Chilean navy ships transiting the Strait of Magellan, June 5, 2024. George Washington is deployed as part of Southern Seas 2024 which seeks to enhance capability, improve interoperability, and strengthen maritime partnerships with countries throughout the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility through joint, multinational and interagency exchanges and cooperation. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class August Clawson)
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Press Information

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