UITC

USAREUR-AF International Tank Challenge

U.S. Army Europe and Africa, along with our NATO and Partner Allies, annually host a Tank Challenge. This training event is designed to give participating nations a dynamic and productive environment in which to foster military partnerships, form Soldier-level relationships, and share tactics, techniques and procedures.

The European International Tank Challenge was formerly known as the Strong Europe Tank Challenge. Images, video and stories that are older will appear under that name further down the timeline.

For more imagery, videos and news visit our DVIDS feature page at: USARUER International Tank Challenge

Read the Press Release here.

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Video by Spc. Kai Rodriguez

Tropic Lightning

28th Public Affairs Detachment

June 29, 2023 | 1:05

On Nov. 25, 1942, the 25th Infantry Division was ordered to the island of Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands to seize the island from the remaining Japanese forces. Prior to the Division going on the offensive, The U.S. Marine Corps had gained valuable ground and had been staunchly defending against fierce Japanese counterattacks. By February 1943, U.S. Forces including Division Soldiers approached from the south and east, capturing the town of Tenaro at Cape Esperance, marking the end of organized Japanese resistance on the island. The unprecedented speed at which the division accomplished their mission turned the tide of the war in the Pacific earning them their nickname Tropic Lightning. (U.S. Army video by Spc. Kai Rodriguez/28th Public Affairs Detachment)