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 Master Sgt. Raymond Boyington
Coalition Forces Maintain Regional Security, Stability with Bradley Fighting Vehicles
Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve
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Coalition Forces use M2 Bradley Fighting Vehicles for tactical ground movements in northeast Syria, April 7, 2025. The Coalition maintains readiness and security with presence patrols and other similar operations within the Combined Joint Operations Area. These maneuvers serve as deterrents to malign actors and support partner force efforts to maintain regional security and stability. (U.S. Army video by Master Sgt. Ray Boyington)
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