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

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Video by Pfc. Carlos Marquez

Thunderbolt Convergence: HIMARS joint inspection on Ramstein Air Base

5th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment

March 25, 2025 | 1:18

U.S. Soldiers assigned to 3rd Battalion, 321st Field Artillery Regiment conduct joint inspection operations with U.S. Airmen from the 37th Airlift Squadron on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, March 25, 2025. The inspection ensured that the U.S. Army M142 Army High Mobility Artillery Rocket System equipment and supporting systems are airworthy and mission-ready ahead of Thunderbolt Convergence 2025, a multinational HIMARS Rapid Infiltration exercise that enhanced NATO interoperability, rapid deployment, and precision fires across Europe. (U.S. Army video by Pfc. Carlos Marquez)

Shot list:

00:00:06:00 – U.S. Soldiers open a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System compartment.
00:00:12:00 – U.S. Soldiers inspect battery terminals inside a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System.
00:00:18:00 – U.S. Soldier opens a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System compartment.
00:00:24:00 – U.S. Soldier removes dirt from a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System compartment.
00:00:30:00 – A High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle drives onto axle scales.
00:00:36:00 – U.S. Airman measures the dimensions of a High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle.
00:00:42:00 – U.S. Soldier inspects a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System axle.
00:00:48:00 – U.S. Soldier turns on a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System air compressor.
00:00:53:00 – U.S. Soldier uses an air compressor to remove dirt from a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System compartment.
00:00:59:00 – U.S. Soldier wraps equipment in paper wrap.
00:01:05:00 – U.S. Soldier rolls equipment wrapped in paper wrap.
00:01:11:00 – U.S. Soldier stores equipment in a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System compartment.