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

DEFENDER 25 Outreach tour
DEFENDER 25 Infographic

Videos
Video by Pfc. Jaden Beardsley
Lima Company Land Navigation
Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island
April 10, 2025 | 0:30
Recruits with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, complete the Land Navigation Course during Basic Warrior Training on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., April, 9, 2025. Land Navigation tests recruits on their knowledge and ability to use a compass and topographical map. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Pfc. Jaden Beardsley)
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