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 Staff Sgt. Sean Hetz
Red Flag 50th Anniversary Promo
Nellis Air Force Base
April 3, 2025 | 1:38
For 50 years, Red Flag has been the cornerstone of combat readiness, shaping the way warfighters train and fight. As threats evolve, so does the exercise, ensuring Airmen are prepared for the future fight. Built on a legacy of innovation and joint integration, Red Flag remains the premier training environment, forging lethal, resilient, and combat-ready forces.
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