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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Video by Sgt. Joseph Mcdonald
US Army Europe & Africa Band and Chorus plays in North Macedonia City Square
319th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment
May 9, 2023 | 0:58
The US Army Europe & Africa Band and Chorus, led by 1st Lt. Jackel Smalls, played a concert in Skopje's City square on May 8, 2023, showcasing their musical prowess and strengthening cultural ties between the United States and North Macedonia. The concert, which featured popular American songs from different genres, was a joint effort with North Macedonia band members, demonstrating the power of collaboration and cross-cultural exchange. In interviews featured in the video, Smalls and Guitarist Staff Sgt. Jonathan Rodriguez praised their North Macedonian counterparts for their talent and professionalism, and expressed their hope that the concert would bring the two countries closer together. The event drew a large and enthusiastic crowd, who enjoyed the music and the spirit of unity it conveyed. The US Army Europe & Africa Band and Chorus's performance in Skopje was a shining example of how music can bring people together and foster international goodwill.
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