SWIFT RESPONSE

Swift Response
 
 
 
Swift Response 25 demonstrates multinational power projection and the expansion of critical capabilities on the battlefield in the High North and Baltics through airborne jumps and integration of technology in support of the Army Modernization Strategy and DoD Arctic Strategy. Swift Response 25 involves five near-simultaneous airborne insertions, HIRAIN training, a field hospital exercise and live fires conducted with NATO networks in Norway, Latvia, Lithuania, Sweden and Finland from May 11 – 31, 2025.
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Kino Gabriel, SDF Spokesperson, Update
Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve
July 31, 2018 | 1:51
Syrian Democratic Forces Spokesperson, Kino Gabriel, gives an update on Operation Roundup and the current operations to clear explosive remnants of war from recently liberated areas in northeastern Deir EzZor at the International Media Center in Ain Issa, Syria, July 29, 2018. (U.S. Army video by SSG Brigitte Morgan)

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Syrian Democratic Forces achieved good progress last week in northeastern Deir EzZor countryside, in the Syria-Iraqi border area. During this period we were focused on non-combatant operations. Our forces have strengthened its defensive positions, secured the area, and expanded its operations to clear the mines planted by ISIS.

Our forces managed to dismantle hundreds of mines and IEDs, and ensure the safety of our people who return to their homes. We remind our people to be careful and encourage them not to get close or touch any suspicious objects, and to report any criminal or terrorist activities to the nearest SDF checkpoint.

As our fight against ISIS continues, we are still seeing Syrian men and women ready and willing to join the Syrian Democratic Forces. Hundreds of new recruits are joining at our recruitment centers in northern Syria and participating in defeating ISIS and defending their people and home.

Soon the military operations will start in the Middle Euphrates River Valley. ISIS will be completely defeated in northeastern Syria and the people will be able to go back to their normal life.

Besides that, civil councils are working hard to meet the needs of all Syrians and are constantly expanding their work. The Deir EzZor Civil Council expanded into the Kesrat area and opened a new People’s Council that will provide essential services.

Also, hundreds of hygiene kits were divested to the Shaddadi Civil Council and were distributed to civilians in recently liberated areas.

Recovery to our wounded, glory to our martyrs, freedom and democracy for all Syrians.

Thank you.
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  • Italy
    ItalyParatroopers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade will depart from Italy to conduct an airborne drop into Lithuania.
  • Finland

    FinlandThe Finnish Army will conduct a live fire exercise with the Polish Armed Forces and U.S. Forces will fire HIMARS also known as HIRAIN training.

    Polish paratroopers will conduct an airborne jump into Finland, where they will join the Finnish Army to conduct force on force training.

  • Latvia

    Latvia

    In Latvia, paratroopers from Spanish Airborne Brigade and 173rd Airborne Brigade will conduct an airborne jump into Latvia and a live-fire exercises will follow .
    Also, the Latvian national exercise, Crystal Arrow, will be conducted simultaneously with Swift Response 25.  
  • Lithuania

    Lithuania

    In Lithuania, there will be a Field hospital exercise and medical operations. A U.S.-based blood support detachment will deploy to Europe, where they will be issued Army Prepositioned Stock and join the 512th Field Hospital in Lithuania. The exercise will demonstrate theater medical support operations while working under chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear conditions. The field hospital exercise will also include a simulated blood draw and resupply to forward positioned medical teams using drones.
    Paratroopers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade will conduct an airborne assault into Lithuania alongside NATO Allies from France, Germany, Italy, and the Netherlands.
    The Lithuanian national exercise Iron Wolf will be linked with Swift Response 25 events with participants from the Netherlands, Lithuania and Germany.
  • Norway
    NorwayAs part of Swift Response 25, paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne Division will deploy from the U.S. and conduct
    a direct airborne jump into Norway in the first major event commencing DEFENDER 25. This event is one of five,
    near-simultaneous airborne operations that will be taking place in Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, and Sweden.
     

    Also U.S. and Host Nation will conduct Live-fires in Norway.

  • Sweden

    Sweden

    NATO Allies will conduct an airborne jump into Gotland Island, setting the stage for U.S. Marines to conduct a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System Rapid Insertion (HIRAIN) training on the island.

  • United Kingdom

    United KingdomTroops moving from United Kingdom to Norway and Sweden.