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 Staff Sgt. Christopher Jelle

Rising Thunder 18 Urban Live Fire Range - Interviews

5th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment

Sept. 7, 2018 | 17:25

Rising Thunder 18 Urban Live Fire Range - Interviews
Date: 7 September 2018
Producer: SSG Christopher Jelle
Producing Unit: 5th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment
Location: Yakima Training Center, Washington
Unit Shown: 1st Infantry Regiment, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division
Summary: Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division move through and clear a simulated village along with japanese Soldiers from 1st Infantry Regiment, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force during an urban live fire range rehearsal as part of Exercise Rising Thunder 18 at Yakima Training Center, Washington, Sept. 7. Urban areas present some of the most complex battlefield environments found in modern warfare. Training with our partners improves our readiness and ability to work together in any situation.
Approximately 700 U.S. Service Members and 300 Japanese Soldiers will participate in Rising Thunder 2018.
Footage contains several interviews with unit leaders and participating Soldiers.