U.S., Swedish Marines hone tactics in the Baltic Sea
8:57 AM9/12/2023
Coastal rangers with the Swedish Marines engage targets with a M3E1 Multi-purpose Anti-armor Anti-personnel Weapon System during a live-fire training evolution during Archipelago Endeavor 23 in Sweden on Sept. 7, 2023. Archipelago Endeavor is an integrated, Swedish Armed Forces-led exercise that increases operational capability and enhances strategic cooperation between the U.S. Marines and Swedish forces.
USAFE-AFAFRICA demonstrates breakthrough mobile MQ-9A satellite launch, recovery package
2:56 PM9/11/2023
An Airman from the 435th Contingency Response Group observes the connection between the MQ-9A Reaper and the Pennsylvania Air National Guard aircrew during a proof of concept event of the MQ-9A Reaper Satellite Launch and Recovery Package (SLR-P) at the 12th Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Air Base in Mirosławiec, Poland, Aug. 30, 2023. Tailored specifically for the European and African theaters, the SLR-P consists of a small, mobile container with an inventory list finely tuned to address the unique operational requirements and environmental nuances of each specific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt Gabriele Gocso)
USAFE-AFAFRICA demonstrates breakthrough mobile MQ-9A satellite launch, recovery package
2:51 PM9/11/2023
From left, U.S. Air Force Col. Robert Rayner, commander of the 435th Contingency Response Group, is joined by U.S. Air Force Maj. Philip "Flip" West, U.S. Air Forces Europe and Africa MQ-9A Reaper subject matter expert, and Polish Air Force Col. Marcin Szubiński, commander of 12th UAV Air Base, to discuss future interoperability and integration of the MQ9-A Reaper Satellite Launch and Recovery Package (SLR-P). The three observed a SLR-P proof-of-concept event in Mirosławiec, Poland, Aug. 30, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Gabriele Gocso)
Three Royal Norwegian Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs from 332nd Squadron, Ørland Air Base, Norway, fly in formation after conducting aerial refueling with a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker from the 351st Air Refueling Squadron, Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, near Scotland as part of the Royal Air Force-led Cobra Warrior exercise Sept. 8, 2023.
A coastal ranger with the Swedish Marines signals to a Swedish Combat Boat 90 during a live-fire training evolution as a part of Archipelago Endeavor 23 in Sweden on Sept. 7, 2023. Archipelago Endeavor is an integrated, Swedish Armed Forces-led exercise that increases operational capability and enhances strategic cooperation between the U.S. Marines and Swedish forces.
A U.S. Marine with the 2nd Marine Division posts security while a coastal ranger with the Swedish Marines signals to a Swedish Combat Boat 90 during a live-fire training evolution as a part of Archipelago Endeavor 23 in Sweden on Sept. 7, 2023. Archipelago Endeavor is an integrated, Swedish Armed Forces-led exercise that increases operational capability and enhances strategic cooperation between the U.S. Marines and Swedish forces.
Agile Spirit demonstrates multinational reach, expertise to support deterrence
12:00 AM9/1/2023
Exercise Agile Spirit 23 supports theater security cooperation and interoperability among NATO Allies and partners to improve joint and multinational readiness capabilities by exercising rapid mobility.
B-2 Spirit conducts historic hot-pit refueling in Norway
1:33 PM8/30/2023
By exercising the ability to conduct hot-pit refueling in strategic locations, the U.S. and its Allies are able to increase combat airpower throughout the European theater.
Army’s top two uniformed leaders visit new APS-2 storage, maintenance complex in Poland
12:08 PM8/30/2023
Vice Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Randy George presents a coin for excellence to David Griffiths, a logistics management specialist with the 405th Army Field Support Brigade, at the Long Term Equipment Storage and Maintenance-Complex in Powidz, Poland, Aug. 26. Griffiths was recognized for his work at the LTESM-C as well as additional Poland planning logistical support. (U.S. Army courtesy photo)
Army’s top two uniformed leaders visit new APS-2 storage, maintenance complex in Poland
12:08 PM8/30/2023
Gen. Randy George, nominated in April to be the next chief of staff of the Army and currently acting CSA, and Sgt. Maj. of the Army Michael Weimer toured the state-of-the-art Army Prepositioned Stocks-2 storage and maintenance complex Aug. 26, 2023. The facility is NATO’s biggest single infrastructure investment in more than three decades, with key strategic capabilities including maintenance readiness and access to logistics nodes.
Army’s top two uniformed leaders visit new APS-2 storage, maintenance complex in Poland
12:08 PM8/30/2023
Vice Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Randy George presents a coin for excellence to David Luntz, 405th Army Field Support Brigade’s director of support operations, at the Long Term Equipment Storage and Maintenance-Complex in Powidz, Poland, Aug. 26. Luntz was recognized for his efforts supporting the 405th AFSB’s “Pivot to Poland” mission and linked objectives. (U.S. Army courtesy photo)
Army’s top two uniformed leaders visit new APS-2 storage, maintenance complex in Poland
12:08 PM8/30/2023
Joseph Scheff, the 405th Army Field Support Brigade’s deputy to the commander, briefs Vice Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Randy George and other Army leaders at the Long Term Equipment Storage and Maintenance-Complex in Powidz, Poland, Aug. 26. (U.S. Army courtesy photo)
Army’s top two uniformed leaders visit new APS-2 storage, maintenance complex in Poland
12:08 PM8/30/2023
Gen. Randy George, nominated in April to be the next chief of staff of the Army and currently acting CSA, and Sgt. Maj. of the Army Michael Weimer toured the state-of-the-art Army Prepositioned Stocks-2 storage and maintenance complex Aug. 26, 2023. The facility is NATO’s biggest single infrastructure investment in more than three decades, with key strategic capabilities including maintenance readiness and access to logistics nodes.
Agile Spirit demonstrates multinational reach, expertise to support deterrence
12:00 AM8/29/2023
U.S. Army Spc. Brandon Streets, an indirect fire infantryman, assigned to the Georgia Army National Guard, loads a mortar while Spc. Joshua Corder, an indirect fire infantryman with the Georgia Army National Guard, input data into the mortar at Vaziani Training Area, Georgia on August 29, 2023. Exercise Agile Spirit 23 is designed to support theater security cooperation and interoperability among NATO Allies and partners to improve joint and multinational readiness and capability.
B-2 Spirit conducts historic hot pit refueling in Norway
12:00 AM8/29/2023
A B-2 Spirit assigned to Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., participated in the B-2s the first hot pit refueling at Ørland flystasjon, Brekstad, Norway, on Aug. 29, 2023. Hot pit refueling within NATO countries allows for the B-2 to expand its fuel range and minimize its time on the ground.
B-2 Spirit conducts historic hot pit refueling in Norway
12:00 AM8/29/2023
A B-2 Spirit assigned to Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., taxis into place for a hot pit refuel at Ørland flystasjon, Brekstad, Norway, Aug. 29, 2023. Bomber Task Force missions provide aircrews the ability to forward posture strategic bombers within the European theater, enabling integration with NATO Allies and partners to advance the ability for Allies to operate as a single, cohesive force.
Army’s top two uniformed leaders visit new APS-2 storage, maintenance complex in Poland
12:00 AM8/28/2023
The facility is NATO’s biggest single infrastructure investment in more than three decades, with key strategic capabilities including maintenance readiness and access to logistics nodes.
Agile Spirit demonstrates multinational reach, expertise to support deterrence
12:00 AM8/28/2023
Romania Army Capt. Raluca Preda, a leader in the planning section assigned to the H2 Multinational Division Southeast, performs duties in the high-control room at the Joint Training and Evaluation Center, Georgia on August 28, 2023. Exercise Agile Spirit 23 is designed to support theater security cooperation and interoperability among NATO Allies and partners to improve joint and multinational readiness and capability.