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 Staff Sgt. Elijah Dority
B-Roll: Zambia Army hosts military demonstration during African Land Forces Summit 2024
U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa
April 29, 2024 | 2:41
Zambia Army Special Forces performed a military demonstration during African Land Forces Summit (ALFS) 2024 in Livingstone, Zambia, April 24, 2024. Sponsored by the U.S. Army Chief of Staff and co-hosted by the U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) and the Zambia Army, ALFS 2024 brings together senior leaders from across Africa and other partner nations, April 22-26 in Livingstone, Zambia, to solidify relationships, exchange information on current topics of mutual interest and encourage cooperation in addressing challenges. This year’s theme is “Regional solutions to transnational problems.” (U.S. Air Force video by Staff Sgt. Elijah Dority)

(00:00) WIDE SHOT: Zambian Soldiers walk around an African Land Forces Summit poster.
(09:20) WIDE SHOT: Zambian Soldiers sit in humvees before the demonstration.
(19:16 ) MEDIUM-WIDE SHOT: Zambian soldier walking across the street.
(25:15) MEDIUM SHOT: Zambian soldiers ride a humvee across the screen. Slow motion.
(39:24) WIDE-PAN SHOT: U.S. Army Soldiers observe Kenyan Defence Forces clearing a glass house
(47:10) MEDIUM SHOT: Zambian ambulances drive across the screen.
(52:20) MEDIUM SHOT: Zambian soldiers survey the flightline whilst prone.
(01:03:00) MEDIUM SHOT: Zambian soldiers engage in combatives with ‘terrorists’
(01:11:00) WIDE SHOT: Zambian soldiers point their weapons towards a bus.
(01:21:00) WIDE SHOT: Zambian soldiers guide a hostage to safety.
(01:28:00) MEDIUM SHOT: Zambian soldiers run together to take a group photo. Slow Motion.
(01:51:00) WIDE SHOT: Military leaders applaud and cheer together.
(01:59:00) WIDE SHOT: Military leaders watch the flightline.
(02:09:00) MEDIUM SHOT: Zambian soldiers prepare to take a group photo.
(02:19:00) WIDE SHOT: Zambian soldiers pose for a group photo.
(02:19:00) WIDE SHOT: Zambian soldiers cheering after the demonstration.
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  • 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.

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  • 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.