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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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Honoring Service and Sacrifice: Veterans Reflect on Marching in the 105th Annual Veteran's Day Parade in New York City

361st Theater Public Affairs Support Element

Nov. 14, 2024 | 2:00

Maj. Gen. Kris A. Belanger, Commanding General, 99th Readiness Division, U.S. Army Reserve Sgt. Zachary Muñoz, and Retired U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Vincent Bochcchio offer personal reflections on their motivations for marching in the 105th annual Veteran's Day Parade in New York City, the largest such event in the country. Each veteran highlights their unique perspectives on service and patriotism, underscoring the significance of the parade as a celebration of all branches of the military and of servicemen and women, past, present, and future. Maj. Gen. Belanger emphasizes the importance of honoring the sacrifices made by military personnel and their families, noting that participating in this historic event is a way to demonstrate solidarity with fellow veterans and to publicly acknowledge the debt owed to them by society. Sgt. Muñoz, a current service member, views the parade as an opportunity to recognize the contributions of both past and present members of the armed forces. Retired U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Bochcchio , reflecting on his own military experiences, shares that marching allows him to pay tribute to his fallen comrades and to inspire younger generations to appreciate the values of duty, sacrifice, and patriotism. Together, their participation in this momentous event highlights the collective spirit of remembrance and the enduring legacy of all those who have served in the military.

Additional Footage provided by: Cpt. Denny Mui, Sgt. 1st Class. Dennis Glass and Army Sgt. Ashton Empty

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Honoring Service and Sacrifice: Veterans Reflect on Marching in the 105th Annual Veteran's Day Parade in New York City

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Italy
Paratroopers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade will depart from Italy to conduct an airborne drop into Lithuania.
Finland
The 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

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

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
As 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

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
Troops moving from United Kingdom to Norway and Sweden.

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