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.

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Video by Pfc. Brent Lee

Thunderbolt Convergence: Cold load training at Ramstein Air Base

5th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment

March 24, 2025 | 3:11

U.S. Soldiers and U.S. Airmen work together to load and secure a U.S. Army M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System onto a U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules aircraft for Operation Thunderbolt Convergence cold load training on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, March 24, 2025. The training supported Operation Thunderbolt Convergence, a multinational HIMARS Rapid Infiltration exercise designed to enhance precision fires and interoperability across NATO forces. (U.S. Army video by Pfc. Brent Lee)

Runtime: 00:03:15:04

00;06 Soldiers prepare to weigh HIMARS before cold load training
00;23 Soldiers weigh HIMARS during cold load training
00;34 Soldiers unload additional items from HIMARS to meet weight restrictions
00;43 HIMARS drives on tarmac before being loaded in C-130
00;53 Soldier releases air from tires on HIMARS before being loaded in C-130
01;02 Full length view of C-130 aircraft
01;16 Airman assists driver as HIMARS is loaded into C-130
01;37 Airman assists driver as HIMARS is loaded into C-130
01;59 Airman assists driver as HIMARS is loaded into C-130
02;15 Airman assists driver as HIMARS is loaded into C-130
02;31 Airman assists driver as HIMARS is loaded into C-130
02;42 Airmen prepare before using chains to secure HIMARS inside C-130
02;55 Airman assists driver as HIMARS is unloaded from C-130
03:04 HIMARS drives on tarmac after being unloaded from C-130