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.

Videos
Playlist:
Video by Staff Sgt. Seth LaCount
Uh-72 Lakota rotor blade extraction, pre deployment B roll
Alaska National Guard
Oct. 9, 2024 | 9:51
Alaska Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to Detachment 2, Charlie Company, 3-140th Security and Support Battalion extract and package the main rotor blades from two UH-72A light utility helicopters, Oct. 8, 2024, as they prepare the aircraft to depart Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, in support of the federal Southwest Border Mission. The detachment of approximately 20 Alaska Guardsmen and two UH-72A Lakota light utility helicopters from the 207th Aviation Troop Command will deploy for about 12 months to support the U.S Customs and Border Protection security mission. (Alaska National Guard video by Seth LaCount)
More

Tags

crew chiefaviation equipmentDepoymentUH 72 Lakota HelicopterSouthwest Border Mission
More

Up Next

1st Quarter Load Crew Competition Sharpens RPA Maintenance Readiness
Play Button
1:00
1st Quarter Load Crew Competition Sharpens RPA Maintenance Readiness
3rd Annual RPA Enterprise Load Crew Competition
Play Button
3:09
3rd Annual RPA Enterprise Load Crew Competition
WTI 2-25: Pararescue Jumper Training
Play Button
2:19
WTI 2-25: Pararescue Jumper Training
Load Crew Teams Participate in Weapons Load Competition
Play Button
3:48
Load Crew Teams Participate in Weapons Load Competition
Crew-10 Launch
Play Button
0:49
Crew-10 Launch
13th EFS: Powering the Mission at Cope North 25
Play Button
0:47
13th EFS: Powering the Mission at Cope North 25
13EFS F-16 BRoll Cope North 25
Play Button
2:57
13EFS F-16 BRoll Cope North 25
Launching the mission: The importance of 48 FW crew chiefs
Play Button
2:08
Launching the mission: The importance of 48 FW crew chiefs
III MSB MCCRE: Machine Gun disassembly and assembly B-Roll
Play Button
3:04
III MSB MCCRE: Machine Gun disassembly and assembly B-Roll
Annual Weapons Load Crew Fitness Competition
Play Button
3:16
Annual Weapons Load Crew Fitness Competition
Osan Annual load crew competition
Play Button
1:00
Osan Annual load crew competition
Cal Guardsmen newly trained handcrews support LA Wildfires
Play Button
1:47
Cal Guardsmen newly trained handcrews support LA Wildfires
BLUF: Wheel and Tire
Play Button
1:04
BLUF: Wheel and Tire
MV-22B crew chiefs qualify for fiscal year 2025 Selective Retention Bonus program
Play Button
1:41
MV-22B crew chiefs qualify for fiscal year 2025 Selective Retention Bonus program
U.S. Marines Conduct A Crew-Served Weapons Range
Play Button
0:39
U.S. Marines Conduct A Crew-Served Weapons Range
U.S. Marines Conduct A Crew-Served Weapons Range
Play Button
1:22
U.S. Marines Conduct A Crew-Served Weapons Range
US Marines Conduct A Crew-Served Weapons Range
Play Button
2:06
US Marines Conduct A Crew-Served Weapons Range
31st MEU| BLT 2/4 conducts unit level training
Play Button
1:20
31st MEU| BLT 2/4 conducts unit level training
Wasp Performs Crew Photo on Flight Deck
Play Button
0:56
Wasp Performs Crew Photo on Flight Deck
Alpha Battery Soldiers Conduct Live-Fire Exercise with M109A7 Paladins at Fort Cavazos
Play Button
0:47
Alpha Battery Soldiers Conduct Live-Fire Exercise with M109A7 Paladins at Fort Cavazos
134th ARW participates in a generation exercise - air crew flight equipment and pilots ( b-roll)
Play Button
3:04
134th ARW participates in a generation exercise - air crew flight equipment and pilots ( b-roll)
Trust and communication: The backbone of successful flights
Play Button
2:07
Trust and communication: The backbone of successful flights
97 AMXS C-17 Flight B-Roll package
Play Button
2:36
97 AMXS C-17 Flight B-Roll package
Now Playing
Uh-72 Lakota rotor blade extraction, pre deployment B roll
Uh-72 Lakota rotor blade extraction, pre deployment B roll
AKARNG UH-72A Lakota helicopter maintenance B-Roll
Play Button
2:14
AKARNG UH-72A Lakota helicopter maintenance B-Roll
AKARNG UH-72A Lakota helicopter training flight B-Roll
Play Button
4:04
AKARNG UH-72A Lakota helicopter training flight B-Roll
3d Recon Crew-Served Weapons Night Range
Play Button
2:09
3d Recon Crew-Served Weapons Night Range
First U.S. Space Force Guardian launches into space
Play Button
1:24
First U.S. Space Force Guardian launches into space
3d Recon Crew-served weapons and explosives range
Play Button
3:01
3d Recon Crew-served weapons and explosives range
A Tank Crew’s Abram Gunnery Table V Prep
Play Button
0:58
A Tank Crew’s Abram Gunnery Table V Prep
More Videos

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.