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 Petty Officer 3rd Class Tajh Payne, Seaman Recruit Spencer Staggs

USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) Advanced Weapons Elevators

USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78)

June 2, 2025 | 0:42

NORFOLK, Va. - Sailors assigned to the weapons department of the world's largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), on load inert ammunition using shipboard electromagnetic Advanced Weapons Elevators that vertically move ammunition and explosives between decks with increased speed, capacity, and survivability than legacy systems, May 28, 2025. Gerald R. Ford, a first-in-class nuclear aircraft carrier and flagship of Carrier Strike Group Twelve, incorporates modern technology, innovative shipbuilding designs, and best practices from legacy aircraft carriers to increase the U.S. Navy's capacity to underpin American security and economic prosperity, deter adversaries, and project power on a global scale through sustained operations at sea. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist Third Class Tajh Payne and Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Spencer Staggs).