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 Daisuke Sato
Camp Zama Chapel hosts rededication ceremony, honors Chaplain Corps’ 248th anniversary
U.S. Army Garrison - Japan
Aug. 3, 2023 | 2:45
Narration:
A rededication ceremony for the Camp Zama Chapel was held July 28th to
recognize its 70 years of service to the community here. The event also
included a celebration for the 248th anniversary of the U.S. Army Chaplain
Corps.

The event kicked off with a ribbon-cutting ceremony conducted by the deputy
commander for U.S. Army Garrison Japan, Jenifer Peterson; U.S. Army Japan
Deputy Command Chaplain Mark Olson; and USAG Japan Chaplain Damon Saxton.

Interview: Chaplain (LTC) Damon Saxton, USAG Japan Chaplain

Narration:
During the event, Christopher Dorsey, the chaplain for the 311th Military
Intelligence Battalion, spoke about the history of the Camp Zama Chapel and
the Chaplain Corps.

Sergeant Major Denises Veitia (DEH-NEE-SEZ VAY-TEE-YAH), the USARJ Chaplain
sergeant major, then gave remarks on the history and evolution of the
position of religious affairs specialist in the Army.

During her remarks as guest speaker, Peterson spoke about the broad range of
duties of a military chaplain, and highlighted the dedication and commitment
chaplains have for their community.

Interview: Jenifer Peterson, Deputy Commander, U.S. Army Garrison Japan

Narration:
The event concluded with a cake-cutting ceremony done by Peterson and both
the youngest and oldest members of the Unit Ministry Team.

Interview: Chaplain (LTC) Damon Saxton, USAG Japan Chaplain

Narration:
For U.S. Army Garrison Japan Public Affairs, this is XXXXXXX.
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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.