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 2nd Class Victoria Schiebel
For Full: I am Enough
Media Center - Japan
Nov. 12, 2024 | 2:00
Full video: Spotlighting SOFA member, Keaton Frick Samurai CrossFit Affiliate owner and coach in her experience with CrossFit and the work leading up to her second appearance at the Japan Championships in Tokyo Nov. 2-3, 2024. The Japan Championship is a CrossFit sanctioned event that you have to qualify to compete in. Frick highlights her experience and dedication to training and improving while still looking to triumph over the universal feeling of self-doubt that comes with any challenge.
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Press Information

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