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Soldiers assigned to 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment and 65th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 25th Infantry Division, performed an air assault mission during Indo-Pacific Army Chiefs Conference (IPACC) on Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, Sept. 10-13, 2021. Soldiers performed breaching skills and insertion skills on a marked objective. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Daniel Proper, 25th Infantry Division)
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Indo-Pacific Army Chiefs Conference (IPACC) – 2021

September 20, 2021 VA Worker 0

Soldiers assigned to 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment and 65th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 25th Infantry Division, performed an air assault mission during Indo-Pacific Army Chiefs Conference (IPACC) on Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, Sept. 10-13, 2021. Soldiers performed breaching skills and insertion skills on a marked objective. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Daniel Proper, 25th Infantry Division)

U.S. Soldiers with the Regimental Support Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, provide medical care to a simulated casualty after a training attack during Saber Junction 21 at the Hohenfels Training Area, Germany, Sept. 14, 2021. Saber Junction 21 (SJ21) is a 7th Army Training Command (7ATC)-conducted, U.S. Army Europe-Africa (USAREUR-AF)-directed combat training rotation for the U.S. Army's 2nd Cavalry Regiment (2CR) at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center (JMRC) from August 26, 2021 to September 29, 2021. The exercise will take place on the Grafenwoehr and Hohenfels Training Areas in southern Bavaria, Germany. The exercise is designed to evaluate and assess the readiness of the regiment to execute unified land operations in a joint, combined environment and to promote interoperability with participating allied and partner nations. (U.S. Army Photo by Cpl. Shawn Pierce)
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Saber Junction 21 Day 4

September 15, 2021 VA Worker 0

U.S. Soldiers with the Regimental Support Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, provide medical care to a simulated casualty after a training attack during Saber Junction 21 at the Hohenfels Training Area, Germany, Sept. 14, 2021. Saber Junction 21 (SJ21) is a 7th Army Training Command (7ATC)-conducted, U.S. Army Europe-Africa (USAREUR-AF)-directed combat training rotation for the U.S. Army’s 2nd Cavalry Regiment (2CR) [Read More …]

U.S. Army Paratroopers assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, fires a Tube-launched, Optically tracked, Wire-guided (TOW) missile system from Humvee during exercise Rock Klescman 21 at Pocek Range in Slovenia, Sept. 14, 2021. Exercise Rock Klescman is a bilateral training exercise with the Slovenian Armed Forces focused on the rapid deployment and assembly of forces and team cohesion with weapon systems tactics and procedures. Exercises such as this build a foundation of teamwork and readiness between allied NATO countries. The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the U.S. Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, capable of projecting ready forces anywhere in the U.S. European, Africa or Central Commands' areas of responsibility. (U.S. Army Photos by Paolo Bovo)
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Exercise Rock Klescman 2021

September 15, 2021 VA Worker 0

U.S. Army Paratroopers assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, engage the targets during a live-fire exercise as part of Rock Klescman 21 at Pocek Range in Slovenia, Sept. 14, 2021. Exercise Rock Klescman is a bilateral training exercise with the Slovenian Armed Forces focused on the rapid deployment and assembly of forces and team cohesion [Read More …]

Paratroopers assigned to the 1st Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division engage in a Combined Arms Live Fire Exercise (CALFEX) on Fort Bragg, N.C., September 14, 2021. The CALFEX serves to sharpen tactical readiness in live fire situations. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Vincent Levelev)
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3rd Brigade Combat Team CALFEX

September 15, 2021 VA Worker 0

Paratroopers assigned to the 1st Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division engage in a Combined Arms Live Fire Exercise (CALFEX) on Fort Bragg, N.C., September 14, 2021. The CALFEX serves to sharpen tactical readiness in live fire situations. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Vincent Levelev)

Soldiers with 5th Quartermaster Theater Aerial Delivery hosted the Sling Load Inspector Certification Course (SLICC). This course is designed to certifies Soldiers to be able to successfully inspect, rig, and perform sling load operations. The event was performed at Langenbach Air Field, Germany, August 20, 2021, where SLICC students performed sling load operations via an UH-60 Black Hawk, supplied by the 12th Combat Aviation. This training is important because it allows 16th Sustainment Brigade to maintain this sling load capability while and expanding sustainment operations as well to support our European allies. (U.S. Army Photo by Ruediger Hess)
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Sling Load Operations

September 14, 2021 VA Worker 0

Soldiers with 5th Quartermaster Theater Aerial Delivery hosted the Sling Load Inspector Certification Course (SLICC). This course is designed to certifies Soldiers to be able to successfully inspect, rig, and perform sling load operations. The event was performed at Langenbach Air Field, Germany, August 20, 2021, where SLICC students performed sling load operations via an UH-60 Black Hawk, supplied by [Read More …]

Cypriot Underwater Demolition Team (MYK) conducts maritime Visit, Board, Search and Seizure (VBSS) training using FN SCAR 16 carbines, alongside members of US Naval Special Warfare Task Unit Europe (NSWTU-E) using a Colt MK 18 Carbines, in Cyprus, Friday September 10th, 2021. Joint Training in the Eastern Mediterranean is essential in maintaining interoperability and strong relationships with ally and partner nations, ensuring stability throughout the theater. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Patrik Orcutt)
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US Naval Special Warfare SEALs enhance interoperability through Specialized Training in Cyprus with Cypriot Underwater Demolition Team

September 14, 2021 VA Worker 0

Cypriot Underwater Demolition Team (MYK) conducts maritime Visit, Board, Search and Seizure (VBSS) training using FN SCAR 16 carbines, alongside members of US Naval Special Warfare Task Unit Europe (NSWTU-E) using a Colt MK 18 Carbines, in Cyprus, Friday September 10th, 2021. Joint Training in the Eastern Mediterranean is essential in maintaining interoperability and strong relationships with ally and partner [Read More …]

U.S. Army Paratroopers assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, fires a Tube-launched, Optically tracked, Wire-guided (TOW) missile system from Humvee during exercise Rock Klescman 21 at Pocek Range in Slovenia, Sept. 13, 2021. Exercise Rock Klescman is a bilateral training exercise with the Slovenian Armed Forces focused on the rapid deployment and assembly of forces and team cohesion with weapon systems tactics and procedures. Exercises such as this build a foundation of teamwork and readiness between allied NATO countries. The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the U.S. Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, capable of projecting ready forces anywhere in the U.S. European, Africa or Central Commands' areas of responsibility. (U.S. Army Photos by Paolo Bovo)
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Exercise Rock Klescman 2021

September 14, 2021 VA Worker 0

U.S. Army Paratroopers assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, engage the targets during a live-fire exercise as part of Rock Klescman 21 at Pocek Range in Slovenia, Sept. 13, 2021. Exercise Rock Klescman is a bilateral training exercise with the Slovenian Armed Forces focused on the rapid deployment and assembly of forces and team cohesion [Read More …]

Service members with 3rd Security Force Assistance Brigade train alongside partner nations at Mohamed Naguib Military Base (MNMB), Egypt, during Bright Star 2021 (BS21), Sept. 5. BS21 is a multilateral exercise hosted by the Arab Republic of Egypt with support from the U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM). Military-to-military cooperation builds trust and enhances participating military capabilities as nations work together to counter terrorism and instability in the region. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Andrew Miller)
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3rd SFAB participates in Egypt’s Bright Star 21

September 12, 2021 VA Worker 0

Servicemembers with 3rd Security Force Assistance Brigade train alongside partner nations at Mohamed Naguib Military Base (MNMB), Egypt, during Bright Star 2021 (BS21), Sept. 5. BS21 is a multilateral exercise hosted by the Arab Republic of Egypt with support from the U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM). Military-to-military cooperation builds trust and enhances participating military capabilities as nations work together to counter [Read More …]