DEFENDER 25 Outreach tour

 

 

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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A-Roll; Task Force Iron celebrates Day of the Restoration of Latvian Independence with NATO Allies
70th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment
May 5, 2025 | 1:09
U.S. Army Col. Margaret Stick, commander of the 1st Armored Division Combat Aviation Brigade, speaks about the Day of the Restoration of Latvian Independence at Talsi, Latvia, May 4, 2025. The day is also observed as a celebration of freedom, with a military parade held annually since 2012. The U.S. presence in Latvia enhances combat readiness and ensures U.S. forces can operate effectively alongside Latvian and NATO allies in diverse conditions. (U.S. Army video by Staff Sgt. Rose Di Trolio)
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A-Roll; Task Force Iron celebrates Day of the Restoration of Latvian Independence with NATO Allies
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A-Roll; Task Force Iron celebrates Day of the Restoration of Latvian Independence with NATO Allies
B-Roll; Task Force Iron celebrates Day of the Restoration of Latvian Independence with NATO Allies
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B-Roll; Task Force Iron celebrates Day of the Restoration of Latvian Independence with NATO Allies
A-Roll: Alliance in the Skies: U.S. Army flyover honoring Latvian Independence
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A-Roll: Alliance in the Skies: U.S. Army flyover honoring Latvian Independence
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B-Roll: Alliance in the Skies: U.S. Army Flyover Honoring Latvian Independence
A-Roll: Task Force Iron celebrates Day of the Restoration of Latvian Independence with NATO Allies
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A-Roll: Task Force Iron celebrates Day of the Restoration of Latvian Independence with NATO Allies
A-Roll: U.S. Army AH-64 Apaches roar through Latvia demonstrating lethality
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A-Roll: U.S. Army AH-64 Apaches roar through Latvia demonstrating lethality
B-Roll: U.S. Army AH-64 Apaches roar through Latvia demonstrating lethality
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B-Roll: U.S. Army AH-64 Apaches roar through Latvia demonstrating lethality
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B-Roll; U.S. Army AH-64 Apaches roar through Latvia demonstrating lethality
A-Roll; U.S. Army AH-64 Apaches roar through Latvia demonstrating lethality
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A-Roll; U.S. Army AH-64 Apaches roar through Latvia demonstrating lethality
Estonian HIMARS Unveiling Ceremony (A-Roll)
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Estonian HIMARS Unveiling Ceremony (A-Roll)
Estonian HIMARS Unveiling Ceremony (B-Roll)
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Estonian HIMARS Unveiling Ceremony (B-Roll)
HIMARS Delivered to Estonia (B-Roll)
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HIMARS Delivered to Estonia (B-Roll)
64th Medical Detachment Veterinarian Support Services train on K-9 TCCC
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64th Medical Detachment Veterinarian Support Services train on K-9 TCCC
KFOR RC-E Best Squad Competition
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KFOR RC-E Best Squad Competition
KFOR soldiers compete to earn the GAFPB
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KFOR soldiers compete to earn the GAFPB
U.S. and NATO Forces Conduct MASCAL Excercise in Romania (Video)
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U.S. and NATO Forces Conduct MASCAL Excercise in Romania (Video)
101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) and NATO Allies Conduct a Mass Casualty Exercise in Romania
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101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) and NATO Allies Conduct a Mass Casualty Exercise in Romania
U.S. Soldiers and NATO Conduct a MASCAL Exercise in Romania
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U.S. Soldiers and NATO Conduct a MASCAL Exercise in Romania
Jack Link’s 500 Salute Video
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Jack Link’s 500 Salute Video
U.S. and NATO Forces Conduct MASCAL exercise in Romania
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U.S. and NATO Forces Conduct MASCAL exercise in Romania
U.S. and NATO Forces Conduct MASCAL Excercise in Romania (B-Roll)
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U.S. and NATO Forces Conduct MASCAL Excercise in Romania (B-Roll)
U.S. and NATO Forces Conduct MASCAL exercise in Romania
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U.S. and NATO Forces Conduct MASCAL exercise in Romania
U.S. Soldiers and Allies Participate in Estonian Veterans Day
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U.S. Soldiers and Allies Participate in Estonian Veterans Day
HIMARS Lethality in Estonia (Reel)
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HIMARS Lethality in Estonia (Reel)
B-Roll; NATO Allies Flex U.S. and Spanish Recovery Capabilities
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B-Roll; NATO Allies Flex U.S. and Spanish Recovery Capabilities
A-Roll; NATO Allies Flex U.S. and Spanish Recovery Capabilities
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A-Roll; NATO Allies Flex U.S. and Spanish Recovery Capabilities
3-321 FAR Conducts HIMARS Live Fire in Estonia
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3-321 FAR Conducts HIMARS Live Fire in Estonia
B-Roll; U.S. Army soldiers conduct combat engineer qualification course
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B-Roll; U.S. Army soldiers conduct combat engineer qualification course
A-Roll; Latvian War Museum launches exhibit commemorating U.S. and Latvian military partnership
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A-Roll; Latvian War Museum launches exhibit commemorating U.S. and Latvian military partnership
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