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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Task Force Guardian Force on Force training BRoll
115th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment
July 24, 2024 | 4:28
Members of Task Force Guardian conduct force on force training against members of the 1-509th Infantry Regiment that role-played as oppositional forces at the Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC) in Fort Johnson, La. July, 23, 2024. The goal of JRTC is to create realistic environments that help prepare units for complex operations. Training exercises include medical evacuations of wounded soldiers, weapon live-fire trainings, and sustainment operations that help sharpen skills and maintain readiness. It has been over 26 years since the 41st Infantry has trained at JRTC.
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Arizona National Guard Task Force SAFE supports drug interdiction near Nogales, Arizona
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Arizona National Guard Task Force SAFE supports drug interdiction near Nogales, Arizona
41st IBCT Mobilization Ceremony
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41st IBCT Mobilization Ceremony
1st Armored Division Band plays concert with the Polish 11th Armored Cavalry Division Band
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1st Armored Division Band plays concert with the Polish 11th Armored Cavalry Division Band
Task Force Thunder 169th Field Artillery Brigade Holiday Shoutout
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Task Force Thunder 169th Field Artillery Brigade Holiday Shoutout
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Task Force 51, 5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade
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Task Force 51, 5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade
USS Bataan Electronics Technicians Play a Role In Flight Quarters
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USS Bataan Electronics Technicians Play a Role In Flight Quarters
Task Force Redleg Artillery Live Fire Exercise
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Task Force Redleg Artillery Live Fire Exercise
26th MEU(SOC) Marines Conduct Fast Roping aboard the USS Bataan B-Roll
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26th MEU(SOC) Marines Conduct Fast Roping aboard the USS Bataan B-Roll
Heartstring: Logistics Specialist aboard Bataan Uses Soccer to Express Himself
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Heartstring: Logistics Specialist aboard Bataan Uses Soccer to Express Himself
USS Bataan, 26th MEU(SOC) Host a Chief Pinning Ceremony While Deployed
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USS Bataan, 26th MEU(SOC) Host a Chief Pinning Ceremony While Deployed
USS Bataan Sailors, 26th MEU Marines Participate in the 600-Mile Run Club Challenge
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USS Bataan Sailors, 26th MEU Marines Participate in the 600-Mile Run Club Challenge
Inside Look at Aircrew Survival Equipmentman aboard USS Bataan
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26th MEU Conducts Integrated Live-Fire Range With Royal Bahrain Marine Force
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26th MEU Conducts Integrated Live-Fire Range With Royal Bahrain Marine Force
DAY IN THE LIFE OF MM's
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DAY IN THE LIFE OF MM's
USS Bataan Sailors Conduct Preflight Operations
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USS Bataan Sailors Conduct Preflight Operations
USS Bataan Departs Souda Bay, Greece
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USS Bataan Departs Souda Bay, Greece
Honoring the fallen Soldiers of Task Force Smith under the United Nations Forces in their first battle
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Honoring the fallen Soldiers of Task Force Smith under the United Nations Forces in their first battle
Task Force 1-186 IN Urban Assault
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Task Force 1-186 IN Urban Assault
1-160th Infantry Regiment Conduct Mortar Training and Evaluation Program
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1-160th Infantry Regiment Conduct Mortar Training and Evaluation Program
The 56th Infantry Brigade Combat Team refines tactics
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The 56th Infantry Brigade Combat Team refines tactics
Vibrant Response reaches new heights with EDRE training
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Vibrant Response reaches new heights with EDRE training
B-Roll - Task Force Tomahawk kickoff deployment with big farewell
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B-Roll - Task Force Tomahawk kickoff deployment with big farewell
Task Force Tomahawk kickoff deployment with big farewell
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Task Force Tomahawk kickoff deployment with big farewell
Oklahoma's Task Force Tomahawk prepares for Africa deployment: No CGs
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Oklahoma's Task Force Tomahawk prepares for Africa deployment: No CGs
Oklahoma's Task Force Tomahawk prepares for Africa deployment
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Oklahoma's Task Force Tomahawk prepares for Africa deployment
B-Roll - Task Force Tomahawk Soldiers fire 120mm mortars - Vertical
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B-Roll - Task Force Tomahawk Soldiers fire 120mm mortars - Vertical
Task Force Tomahawk Soldiers train on live-fire squad attack in prep for Africa deployment
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Task Force Tomahawk Soldiers train on live-fire squad attack in prep for Africa deployment
Task Force Tomahawk medic prepares for Africa deployment
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Task Force Tomahawk medic prepares for Africa deployment
B-Roll - Oklahoma's Task Force Tomahawk prepares for Africa deployment
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B-Roll - Oklahoma's Task Force Tomahawk prepares for Africa deployment
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