Brig. Gen. Steven P. Carpenter, Commanding General of 7th Army Training Center, takes questions during media day on March 12, 2025 during Allied Spirit '25 at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center, Hohenfels, Germany. Allied Spirit is a recurring exercise, involving over 10 nations, designed to prepare a multinational brigade in support of NATO deterrence initiatives. (Photo by U.S. Army Capt. Patrick Montandon)