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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Promo vid: Army Brings Professional Dunk Team to Local High School
U.S. Army Recruiting Battalion - Baton Rouge
Oct. 21, 2024 | 0:41
NEW ORLEANS —— The U.S. Army brings the basketball themed DUNK Distracted Driving ™ showcase to local high schools, October 21 -22.
High-energy basketball performers are set for a dynamic show for students intertwined with an educational and informational message on the dangers of distracted driving.
The team arrives Monday, October 21, at Thibodeaux High School, starting at 9:15 a.m. and McDonough 35 High School, at 2:45 p.m.; then Tuesday, October 22, at Bonnabel High School, starting at 10:00 a.m. and Edna Karr High School at 3:00 p.m.
“The DUNK team performs high flying acts above-the-rim with some incredible athletes for students to enjoy,” New Orleans Recruiting Company Commander Capt. Matthew Gimenez said. “We [the Army] understand the urgency parents and school officials communicate to their children about distracted driving and we are here to echo that message in a new way.”
Football and homecoming season are in full-swing and notorious for car accidents amongst young adults. For this reason, the DUNK team offers the high-energy exhibition with a message for students to bring awareness in comprehending the seriousness of distracted driving.
The Army and AGA Nation partnered to educate inexperienced teenage drivers about the dangers of texting, talking or being under the influence while driving.
For more information or to coordinate an interview, contact matthew.c.gimenez.mil@army.mil at (225)-590-1037 or reach out to our office usarmy.knox.usarec.list.3tbn-apa@army.mil .
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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.