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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Interview: US Army Maj. Charles Martin, operations officer, 2nd Security Force Assistance Brigade, conducts interview at African Lion 2024 in Ghana
U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa
May 21, 2024 | 1:30
U.S. Army Maj. Charles Martin, operations officer for Battalion 250, 2nd Security Forces Assistance Brigade, performs an interview during exercise African Lion 2024 in Tamale, Ghana, May 17, 2024. 2024 marks the 20th anniversary of U.S. Africa Command’s premier joint exercise led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), running from April 19 to May 31 across Ghana, Morocco, Senegal and Tunisia, with over 8,100 participants from 27 nations and NATO contingents. (U.S. Army video by Spc. Cade Castillo)

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(00:00) MEDIUM SHOT: Maj. Charles Martin Introduces himself
(05:16) MEDIUM SHOT: What his job and unit is
(09:12) MEDIUM SHOT: Where 2SFAB is assigned
(17:22) MEDIUM SHOT: What SFAB does
(29:11) MEDIUM SHOT: What 2SFAB is doing at African Lion
(59:21) MEDIUM SHOT: What they have completed so far at African Lion
(01:16:01) MEDIUM SHOT: What it is like working with the African partners
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Interview: US Army Maj. Charles Martin, operations officer, 2nd Security Force Assistance Brigade, conducts interview at African Lion 2024 in Ghana
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B-Roll: US, multinational partners participate in graduation ceremony during African Lion 2025
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B-Roll: US, multinational partners participate in graduation ceremony during African Lion 2025
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Interview: U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Travis Huff speaks about conducting intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance training during African Lion 2025
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Interview: U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Travis Huff speaks about conducting intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance training during African Lion 2025
Interview: U.S. Army Maj. Grant Whittington speaks about the planning and collaboration for exercise African Lion 2025
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Interview: U.S. Army Maj. Grant Whittington speaks about the planning and collaboration for exercise African Lion 2025
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AFN Europe Report-April 17, 2025
Interview: Lidija Simlesal speaks about African Land Forces Summit 2025
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US, Ghana open the African Land Forces Summit 2025 [Social Media 9:16]
Interview: Ambassador Virginia Palmer speaks about the African Land Forces Summit 2025
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Interview: Ambassador Virginia Palmer speaks about the African Land Forces Summit 2025
BROLL: Ghana Armed Forces rehearse for African Land Forces Summit 2025 opening ceremony
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SETAF-AF hosts first Partnered Medical Training event in Vicenza [Broadcast]
B-roll: SETAF-AF, 173rd Airborne Brigade and Ghanaian Medics conduct army combat fitness test
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B-roll: SETAF-AF, 173rd Airborne Brigade and Ghanaian Medics conduct army combat fitness test
B-Roll: SETAF-AF hosts first Partnered Medical Training in Vicenza
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MDNG Participates in African Lion 24
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MDNG Participates in African Lion 24
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BROLL Interview: US Army Capt. Pino describes veterinary medical readiness exercise in Ghana
Broll: US, Ghana medical staff participate in medical readiness exercise
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Broll: US, Ghana medical staff participate in medical readiness exercise
AFN Europe Report: May 23, 2024
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AFN Europe Report: May 23, 2024
Flintlock 24 African and International Partner Overview
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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.