SABER GUARDIAN

 

Saber Guardian 25, enhances NATO land component mission command and improves coordination among Allied and partner forces in a fast-moving environment. Starting with a long tactical road march by the U.S. 2nd Cavalry Regiment, the realistic and multi-domain training brings together approximately 10,000 troops from June 9-24 and taking place in Germany, Hungary and Romania. Saber Guardian 25 includes convoys, river crossings, live-fire events, and a rocket live-fire over the Black Sea, reinforcing U.S. capabilities and readiness to defend Allies.

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Video by Sgt. Christian Tofteroo
Keris MAREX 24: 2nd Bn., 7th Marines, KORMAR, conduct BZO
Marine Rotational Force - Southeast Asia
Nov. 11, 2024 | 8:50
U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, attached to Marine Rotational Force - Southeast Asia, alongside Indonesian marines with 10th Marine Infantry Battalion, Indonesian Korps Marinir, conduct a battlesight zero during Keris Marine Exercise (MAREX) 2024 on Pulau Setokok Island, Batam, Indonesia, Nov. 7, 2024. Keris MAREX is a bilateral exercise conducted by the U.S. Marine Corps and Korps Marinir Republik Indonesia, or Indonesian Marine Corps, to strengthen relationships as military partners and increase interoperability among participating forces in the advancement of a Free and Open Indo-Pacific. MRF-SEA is a rotational unit derived from elements of I Marine Expeditionary Force executing a U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific operational model that involves training events and exchanges with partner military subject matter experts, promotes security goals with Allied and partner nations, and ensures a persistent I MEF presence west of the International Date Line. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Sgt. Christian Tofteroo)
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MRF-D 25.3: U.S. Marines, Armed Forces of the Philippines participate in MAREX 25
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MRF-D 25.3: U.S. Marines, Armed Forces of the Philippines participate in MAREX 25
Teaser: MAREX 2025
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Marine Minute 12.2-25 (AFN VERSION)
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Marine Minute 12.2-25 (AFN VERSION)
Marine Minute 12.2-25
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Marine Minute 12.2-25
Keris MAREX 24 Highlight
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Keris MAREX 24 Highlight
Keris MAREX 24: Patrol, ambush operation
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Keris MAREX 24: Patrol, ambush operation
Keris MAREX 24: ENDEX
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Keris MAREX 24: ENDEX
Keris MAREX 24: IMTP Range
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Keris MAREX 24: IMTP Range
Marine Minute: 46-24
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Marine Minute: 46-24
Marine Minute: 46-24 (AFN VERSION)
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Marine Minute: 46-24 (AFN VERSION)
Meet Your MRF-SEA Pt. 3
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Meet Your MRF-SEA Pt. 3
B-Roll Keris MAREX 24: Medium Machine Gun Range
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B-Roll Keris MAREX 24: Medium Machine Gun Range
Keris MAREX 24: Post-exercise interviews with MRF-SEA Commander
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Keris MAREX 24: Post-exercise interviews with MRF-SEA Commander
Keris MAREX 24 Closing Ceremony
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Keris MAREX 24 Closing Ceremony
Keris MAREX 24: Jungle Survival Training
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Keris MAREX 24: Jungle Survival Training
MRF-SEA Logistics: In Plain Sight
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MRF-SEA Logistics: In Plain Sight
Keris MAREX 24: Mortar Systems, Machine gun range
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Keris MAREX 24: Mortar Systems, Machine gun range
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Keris MAREX 24: 2nd Bn., 7th Marines, KORMAR, conduct BZO
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Keris MAREX 24 Opening Ceremony
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Keris MAREX 24 Opening Ceremony
B-Roll: MAREX 24: U.S. Marines, Armed Forces of the Philippines participate in tactical combat casualty care, jungle patrol training event
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B-Roll: MAREX 24: U.S. Marines, Armed Forces of the Philippines participate in tactical combat casualty care, jungle patrol training event
B-Roll: MAREX 24: U.S. Marines, Armed Forces of the Philippines conduct martial arts, call for fire training
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B-Roll: MAREX 24: U.S. Marines, Armed Forces of the Philippines conduct martial arts, call for fire training
B-Roll: MAREX 24: U.S. Marines, Armed Forces of the Philippines conduct close quarters battle training
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B-Roll: MAREX 24: U.S. Marines, Armed Forces of the Philippines conduct close quarters battle training
B-Roll: MAREX 24: U.S. Marines, Armed Forces of the Philippines engage in jungle operations, live-fire training
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B-Roll: MAREX 24: U.S. Marines, Armed Forces of the Philippines engage in jungle operations, live-fire training
B-Roll: MAREX 24: U.S. Marines and Armed Forces of the Philippines meet vice mayor, take part in small unit leadership training
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B-Roll: MAREX 24: U.S. Marines and Armed Forces of the Philippines meet vice mayor, take part in small unit leadership training
B-Roll: MAREX 24: U.S. Marines, Armed Forces of the Philippines participate in shooting competition
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B-Roll: MAREX 24: U.S. Marines, Armed Forces of the Philippines participate in shooting competition
B-Roll: MAREX 24: U.S. Marines, Armed Forces of the Philippines participate in amphibious assault, community relations event
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B-Roll: MAREX 24: U.S. Marines, Armed Forces of the Philippines participate in amphibious assault, community relations event
MAREX 24: U.S. Marines, Armed Forces of the Philippines participate in Marine Exercise 2024
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MAREX 24: U.S. Marines, Armed Forces of the Philippines participate in Marine Exercise 2024
MAREX 24: U.S. Marines, Armed Forces of the Philippines participate in Marine Exercise 2024
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MAREX 24: U.S. Marines, Armed Forces of the Philippines participate in Marine Exercise 2024
MAREX 24: U.S. Marines, Armed Forces of the Philippines conduct opening ceremony
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MAREX 24: U.S. Marines, Armed Forces of the Philippines conduct opening ceremony
KERIS MAREX 23: MRF-SEA Hard to Kill
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KERIS MAREX 23: MRF-SEA Hard to Kill
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What is happening where?

  • Czechia
    The U.S. Army 7th Engineer Brigade Combat Team will convoy through Czechia to transport bridging equipment while establishing convoy support centers to reach their destination in Romania for water crossing operations.
    2d Cavalry Regiment will conduct a tactical road march from Germany, through Czechia and Slovakia to their training location in Hungary.
  • Germany
    Germany

    Saber Guardian 25 begins with a tactical movement by 2d Cavalry Regiment and 12th Combat Aviation Brigade from various locations in Germany to Hungary.

    Army Prepositioned Stock issue site used for equipment issuing.

  • Hungary
    Hungary

    The USAREUR-AF Band & Chorus will continue the DEFENDER 25 Outreach Tour with performances and community engagements in Hungary from 27-31 May.

    In Hungary, 2d Cavalry Regiment, 12th Combat Aviation Brigade and 5-4 Air Defense Artillery Battalion will conduct Fire Support and Combined Live Fire Exercises with the 11th Hungarian Mechanized Brigade and Spanish troops.

    Additionally, 2d Cavalry Regiment will be employing new Transformation in Contact initiatives and equipment during these exercises.  

  • Romania
    RomaniaThe USAREUR-AF Band & Chorus, along with other U.S. Army units, will conduct a series of dynamic performances and community engagements across Romania ahead of DEFENDER 25.
     
    The 41st Field Artillery Brigade will conduct a line haul movement to Romania and conduct a combined artillery live fire shoot with their Multiple Launch Rocket Systems alongside the 8th Romanian HIMARS Battalion and 12th Combat Aviation Brigade rotary-winged aircraft.
     
    The recently activated U.S. Army 7th Engineer Brigade will transport bridging equipment to Romania, where they will conduct a water crossing with the Romanian 4th Division.
     
    Additionally, the 1st Battalion, 173rd Infantry Regiment, Alabama Army National Guard Soldiers will be conducting a maneuver exercise alongside Romanian Armed Forces, their state partners, as well as Italian and Moldovan soldiers.   

     

  • Slovakia

    Slovakia2nd Cavalry Regiment will conduct a tactical road march from Germany, through Czechia and Slovakia to their training location in Hungary.