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 Zoran Raduka
Army Adventure Semi 3: Aviation Simulator
U.S. Army Marketing and Engagement Brigade
March 26, 2025 | 1:30
Daytona Beach, Fla. - Sgt. 1st Class Doug Lowe, team chief, and Sgt. 1st Class James MacDonald, both exhibitors of the Mobile Exhibit Company, U.S. Army Accessions Mission Support Battalion, U.S. Army Marketing and Engagement Brigade, guide visitors through the AS3 Aviation Adventure interactive flight simulator identical to the one used to train UH-60 Black Hawk pilots during flight school. The AS3 provides a realistic, hands-on experience supporting Army recruiting efforts by showcasing aviation training and career opportunities. (U.S. Army video by Zoran Raduka)
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