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. Malik Retemiah, Sgt. Ulalia Freeman
Pershing II Memorial
AFN Stuttgart
Jan. 14, 2025 | 0:52
Forty years after the Pershing II missile explosion near Heilbronn, Germany, we remember the sacrifices of those who served and honor their legacy. This memorial stands as a testament to courage, dedication, and the enduring partnership between the U.S. and Germany.
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Associators homecoming
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Associators homecoming
56th Artillery Command Change of Command
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56th Artillery Command Change of Command
56SBCT homecoming
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56SBCT homecoming
2nd Multi-Domain Task Force increases lethality by conducting long-range sensor-to-shooter training and counter unmanned aerial systems (UAS) training
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2nd Multi-Domain Task Force increases lethality by conducting long-range sensor-to-shooter training and counter unmanned aerial systems (UAS) training
High Altitude Balloon (HAB) preparation and employment
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High Altitude Balloon (HAB) preparation and employment
2nd Multi-Domain Task Force trains on shortening the sensor-to-shooter kill chain
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2nd Multi-Domain Task Force trains on shortening the sensor-to-shooter kill chain
Soldier from the 2nd Multi-Domain Task Force explains how the Army is repurposing old technology
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Soldier from the 2nd Multi-Domain Task Force explains how the Army is repurposing old technology
Soldiers with the 2nd Multi-Domain Task Force conduct long range reconnaissance with new aerial technology
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Soldiers with the 2nd Multi-Domain Task Force conduct long range reconnaissance with new aerial technology
High Altitude Balloon (HAB) preparation and employment
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High Altitude Balloon (HAB) preparation and employment
2nd Multi-Domain Task Force Soldier explains his responsibility in supporting the European theater of operations.
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2nd Multi-Domain Task Force Soldier explains his responsibility in supporting the European theater of operations.
2nd Multi-Domain Task Force Non-Commissioned Officer explains how he is empowered to execute a theater level task.
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2nd Multi-Domain Task Force Non-Commissioned Officer explains how he is empowered to execute a theater level task.
Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems - BRoll/Interviews
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Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems - BRoll/Interviews
2nd Multi-Domain Task Force trains multi-layer defense against unmanned aerial systems (UAS).
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2nd Multi-Domain Task Force trains multi-layer defense against unmanned aerial systems (UAS).
2nd Multi-Domain Task Force experiments with different technology to defeat unmanned aerial systems (UAS)
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2nd Multi-Domain Task Force experiments with different technology to defeat unmanned aerial systems (UAS)
2nd Multi-Domain Task Force trains and experiments to increase lethality
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2nd Multi-Domain Task Force trains and experiments to increase lethality
2nd Multi-Domain Task Force adapts to the threat of unmanned aerial systems (UAS)
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2nd Multi-Domain Task Force adapts to the threat of unmanned aerial systems (UAS)
56th SBCT Phillies Shout Out
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56th SBCT Phillies Shout Out
Ready Airman Training B-Roll
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Ready Airman Training B-Roll
2MDTF Executes Cyber Warfare Scenario During Arcane Thunder 25
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2MDTF Executes Cyber Warfare Scenario During Arcane Thunder 25
Capt. Brooke Robinson Discusses Cyber Integration During Arcane Thunder 25
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Capt. Brooke Robinson Discusses Cyber Integration During Arcane Thunder 25
F-35 B Roll at Luke AFB
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F-35 B Roll at Luke AFB
F-35 B Roll at Luke AFB
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F-35 B Roll at Luke AFB
F-35 B Roll at Luke AFB
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F-35 B Roll at Luke AFB
F-35 B Roll at Luke AFB
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F-35 B Roll at Luke AFB
Luke AFB EOD Team Trains with Zambia
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Luke AFB EOD Team Trains with Zambia
56th SBCT medics execute mass casualty wargame exercise
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56th SBCT medics execute mass casualty wargame exercise
This Month in the AFMS: First civilian deputy surgeon general, updated shaving profile guidance, joint effort to evacuate explosion victims, and Air National Guard comes to the aid of wildfire victims
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This Month in the AFMS: First civilian deputy surgeon general, updated shaving profile guidance, joint effort to evacuate explosion victims, and Air National Guard comes to the aid of wildfire victims
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