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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USAG Poland celebrates Volunteer Appreciation Week
U.S. Army Garrison Poland
April 25, 2025 | 3:13
U.S. Army Garrison Poland celebrates its first-ever National Volunteer Week by highlighting the voices of volunteers who have strengthened the garrison community since its establishment in March 2023. Their dedication and service have contributed over 152,000 hours across the MWR, American Red Cross, and USO programs throughout Poland.
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USAG Poland celebrates Volunteer Appreciation Week
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41st FAB conducts unloading and loading procedures during Saber Guardian 25
41st FAB conducts M270A2 live fire during Saber Guardian 25
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41st FAB conducts M270A2 live fire during Saber Guardian 25
A-Roll: U.S. soldiers in Poland advance their Bradley Fighting Vehicle battlefield skills
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A-Roll: U.S. soldiers in Poland advance their Bradley Fighting Vehicle battlefield skills
B-Roll: U.S. soldiers in Poland advance their Bradley Fighting Vehicle battlefield skills
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B-Roll: U.S. soldiers in Poland advance their Bradley Fighting Vehicle battlefield skills
Saber Guardian 25: Multinational Live-Fire Readiness Exercise
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Saber Guardian 25: Multinational Live-Fire Readiness Exercise
BROLL: U.S. Soldiers alongside NATO Allies conduct live-fire demonstrations during Saber Guardian 25
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BROLL: U.S. Soldiers alongside NATO Allies conduct live-fire demonstrations during Saber Guardian 25
2CR Soldiers join Spanish and Hungarian Defense Forces for a multinational live-fire demonstration during Saber Guardian 25
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2CR Soldiers join Spanish and Hungarian Defense Forces for a multinational live-fire demonstration during Saber Guardian 25
Hot Loading Training for 2CR medics during Saber Guardian 25
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Hot Loading Training for 2CR medics during Saber Guardian 25
REEL: 2CR Soldiers conduct urban combat training with Spanish Armed Forces in Hungary during Saber Guardian 25
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REEL: 2CR Soldiers conduct urban combat training with Spanish Armed Forces in Hungary during Saber Guardian 25
2CR Soldiers conduct room clearing readiness training with Spanish Armed forces
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2CR Soldiers conduct room clearing readiness training with Spanish Armed forces
7th Engineer Brigade works with Romanian and Italian soldiers in Saber Guardian 25
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7th Engineer Brigade works with Romanian and Italian soldiers in Saber Guardian 25
41st FAB medics conduct medical operations during OPFOR attack during Saber Guardian 25
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41st FAB medics conduct medical operations during OPFOR attack during Saber Guardian 25
Reel: U.S. Soldiers Conduct Wet Gap Crossing for Saber Guardian 25
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Reel: U.S. Soldiers Conduct Wet Gap Crossing for Saber Guardian 25
U.S. Soldiers Conduct Wet Gap Crossing for Saber Guardian 25 (Part 2)
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U.S. Soldiers Conduct Wet Gap Crossing for Saber Guardian 25 (Part 2)
B-Roll: U.S. Soldiers Conduct an Award Ceremony for Saber Guardian 25
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B-Roll: U.S. Soldiers Conduct an Award Ceremony for Saber Guardian 25
Saber Guardian 25 - Wet Gap Crossing Drone Footage
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Saber Guardian 25 - Wet Gap Crossing Drone Footage
B-Roll: U.S. Soldiers Conduct Wet Gap Crossing and Award Ceremony for Saber Guardian 25
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B-Roll: U.S. Soldiers Conduct Wet Gap Crossing and Award Ceremony for Saber Guardian 25
2CR Soldiers conduct Battle Drill Six- enter and clear building
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2CR Soldiers conduct Battle Drill Six- enter and clear building
Brig. Gen. Andrew B. Stone visits 2CR Soldier during Saber Guardian 25
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Brig. Gen. Andrew B. Stone visits 2CR Soldier during Saber Guardian 25
2CR Soldiers execute room clearing readiness training during Saber Guardian 25
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2CR Soldiers execute room clearing readiness training during Saber Guardian 25
A-Roll: Michigan Army National Guard and Danish Armed Forces enhance squad tactics in Latvia
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A-Roll: Michigan Army National Guard and Danish Armed Forces enhance squad tactics in Latvia
B-Roll: Michigan Army National Guard soldiers assault trenches at Exercise Baltic Viking
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B-Roll: Michigan Army National Guard soldiers assault trenches at Exercise Baltic Viking
B-Roll: Michigan Army National Guard and Danish Armed Forces enhance squad tactics in Latvia
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B-Roll: Michigan Army National Guard and Danish Armed Forces enhance squad tactics in Latvia
U.S. Army tests new C-UAS technologies during Project Flytrap
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U.S. Army tests new C-UAS technologies during Project Flytrap
2CR Soldier describes the Smartshooter as a C-UAS device
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2CR Soldier describes the Smartshooter as a C-UAS device
U.S. Army tests new C-UAS technologies during Project Flytrap
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U.S. Army tests new C-UAS technologies during Project Flytrap
2CR Soldier describes the Smartshooter as a C-UAS device
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2CR Soldier describes the Smartshooter as a C-UAS device
The Royal Yorkshire Regiment jams incoming drones during Project Flytrap
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The Royal Yorkshire Regiment jams incoming drones during Project Flytrap
4-2CR Conducts Urban Combat Training During Saber Guardian 25
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