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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U.S. Marines and Soldiers conduct air mobility and ground defense training
Joint Task Force Southern Guard
June 18, 2025 | 1:11
U.S. Marines assigned to Joint Task Force Southern Guard train in simulated rapid air to ground movements from a Sikorsky UH-60 Blackhawk at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, May 20, 2025. The training was led by U.S. Soldiers assigned to Joint Task Force Bravo and was designed to familiarize Marines with rapid troop movements in austere environments. (U.S. Air Force video by Senior Airman Christopher Ornelas Jr.)
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(B-Roll) Wyoming Guard Aviators Sharpen Wildfire Response Skills in Interagency Bucket Drop Training (Vertical)
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South Carolina National Guard helicopters conduct missions on north side of Table Rock Mountain
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South Carolina National Guard helicopters conduct missions on north side of Table Rock Mountain
South Carolina Guard helicopters conduct missions on North side of Table Rock Mountain
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South Carolina Guard helicopters conduct missions on North side of Table Rock Mountain
UH-60 Maintenance Reel
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U.S. Army pilots and gunners train on the Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk
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U.S. Army pilots and gunners train on the Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk
U.S. Army pilots and gunners train on the Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk
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U.S. Army pilots and gunners train on the Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk
OKGuard flight crew supports Air Force paradrop training
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OKGuard flight crew supports Air Force paradrop training
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B-ROLL: OKGuard flight crew supports Air Force paradrop training
U.S. Army Forces assist with Pre-deployment Training for Estonian Forces
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U.S. Army Forces assist with Pre-deployment Training for Estonian Forces
Arizona National Guardsmen Conduct Aerial Gunnery Training
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Arizona National Guardsmen Conduct Aerial Gunnery Training
Oklahoma Guardsmen assist Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics with Counter Drug Operation
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Oklahoma Guardsmen assist Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics with Counter Drug Operation
10th Mountain Division (LI) Combat Aviation Brigade participates in NFL Salute to Service
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10th Mountain Division (LI) Combat Aviation Brigade participates in NFL Salute to Service
Combat Medics Prepare for deployment in joint training exercise
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How Arizona Became #1 in Army Aviation Maintenance
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How Arizona Became #1 in Army Aviation Maintenance
Blackhawks from 1-230th Assault Helicopter Battalion take off for flooding rescue
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Blackhawks from 1-230th Assault Helicopter Battalion take off for flooding rescue
Helo Rappel Air Assault B-Roll
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Helo Rappel Air Assault B-Roll
The Arizona National Guard Aids in Tourist Evacuation
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The Arizona National Guard Aids in Tourist Evacuation
42nd CAB Aerial Gunnery
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42nd CAB Aerial Gunnery
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US Army Celebrates Military Working Dogs on National Dog Day
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