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The Meaning of Independence Day
May 30, 2025 | 0:58
Independence Day holds a great significance as it marks the birth of our nation on July 4, 1776–a legacy which continues to be defended and honored after the sacrifices made by the first American patriots. The U.S. Army continues to commit to protecting the values of freedom, democracy, and national sovereignty.
7ATC Drops Live Grenades from Drone
June 27, 2025 | 1:57
7th Army Training Command; Joint Multinational Training Group-Ukraine; and 173rd Airborne Brigade tested the ability to drop a live M67 grenade using a Skydio X10 and a U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command-developed Audible dropper for the first time in the Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, June 25, 2025. Soldiers from 7th Army Training Command, the Joint Multinational Training Group-Ukraine and 173rd Airborne Brigade all worked together to make this the first live-grenade drop from an unmanned aircraft system in the U.S. Army for conventional forces.
Project Flytrap photo compilation
June 23, 2025 | 1:13
2nd Cavalry Regiment conduct situational training exercises using counter-unmanned aerial systems during Project Flytrap at Joint Multinational Readiness Center, Hohenfels Training Area, Hohenfels, Germany, June 22, 2025. The Soldiers of the regiment tested the capabilities of new, lower-cost and portable technology in various combat training scenarios.
Defender 25
June 23, 2025 | 0:27
U.S. Army air defenders participate in a live fire iteration during Defender 25 June 19, 2025, in Vezprem, Hungary.
U.S. Army field tests new CUAS tech for Flytrap
June 22, 2025 | 0:58
U.S. Army Capt. David Smith, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, explains the intent of field testing new counter-unmanned aerial systems during Project Flytrap at Joint Multinational Readiness Center, Hohenfels Training Area, Germany, June 19, 2025. Smith explained that the new technology being tested could be utilized by the U.S. Army in standard future training.
This is Defender 25
June 17, 2025 | 0:45
DEFENDER 25 coming to an end, brought together U.S. troops with forces from 29 Allied and partner nations to build readiness through large-scale combat training from May 11-June 24, 2025.
12CAB Soldiers participates in Saber Guardian 25
June 22, 2025 | 1:26
U.S. Soldiers assigned to 1st Battalion, 3rd Aviation Regiment, and 1st Battalion, 214th Aviation Regiment, 12th Combat Aviation Brigade participate in training exercise Saber Guardian 25, Camp Croft, Papa Air Base, Hungary, June 5-21, 2025. Saber Guardian 25 reinforced lethality and tactical readiness while operating in a multinational training environment.
2CR Soldiers conduct urban combat training with Spanish Armed Forces in Hungary during Saber Guardian 25
June 16, 2025 | 0:27
2nd Cavalry Regiment participate in joint training exercises with Spanish soldiers as part of Saber Guardian 25, Camp Wolf, Hungary, June 12, 2025. This training enhanced interoperability capabilities among partner forces through rehearsal of joint urban combat techniques.

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New Counter-UAS tech put to the test during Project Fly Trap
June 12, 2025 | 0:51
U.S. Army 1st. Lt. Jake Licht, a platoon leader assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 5th Battalion, 4th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, discusses the importance of assessing various counter-unmanned aerial systems during Project Fly Trap at Joint Multinational Readiness Center, Hohenfels Training Area, Hohenfels, Germany, June 6, 2025. Licht mentions the importance of mitigating conflicts within the ecosystem of counter-unmanned aerial systems.

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Saber Guardian 25: Multinational Live-Fire Readiness Exercise
June 16, 2025 | 0:54
2nd Cavalry Regiment, 12th Combat Aviation Brigade and Hungarian and Spanish Defense Forces participate in Saber Guardian 25, Zero Point Training Site, Hungary, June 16, 2025. The exercise enhanced readiness and interoperability through combined live-fire events, maneuver coordination, and multinational mission planning.

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U.S. Army Europe and Africa Command Video 2025
June 10, 2025 | 3:28
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This U.S. Army video commemorates Independence Day with a speech given by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, created on May 30, 2025, in Poznan, Poland. Independence Day holds a great significance as it marks the birth of our nation on July 4, 1776–a legacy which continues to be defended and honored after the sacrifices made by the first American patriots. The U.S. Army continues to commit to protecting the values of freedom, democracy, and national sovereignty. (U.S. Army video by Pfc. Jolene Cintron) “Scream in Silence” by John Bullaro & Dennis Buikema is licensed under De Wolfe Music Library. To request a copy of this 5th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment’s license, please email team@dewolfemusic.com
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The Meaning of Independence Day
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U.S. Soldiers from 7th Army Training Command; the 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment, Joint Multinational Training Group-Ukraine; and 173rd Airborne Brigade tested the ability to drop a live M67 grenade using a Skydio X10 and a U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command-developed Audible dropper for the first time in the Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, June 25, 2025. Soldiers from 7th Army Training Command, the Joint Multinational Training Group-Ukraine and 173rd Airborne Brigade all worked together to make this the first live-grenade drop from an unmanned aircraft system in the U.S. Army for conventional forces. (U.S. Army video by Sgt. Kammen Taylor)
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7ATC Drops Live Grenades from Drone
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U.S. Soldiers assigned to 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment conduct situational training exercises using counter-unmanned aerial systems during Project Flytrap at Joint Multinational Readiness Center, Hohenfels Training Area, Hohenfels, Germany, June 22, 2025. The Soldiers of the regiment tested the capabilities of new, lower-cost and portable technology in various combat training scenarios. (U.S. Army video by Spc. Elijah Magaña) “Crusher” by Jake Ridley is licensed under De Wolfe Music Library. To request a copy of the 5th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment’s license, please email team@dewolfemusic.com
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U.S. Army air defenders participate in a live fire iteration during Defender Europe 2025 June 19, 2025, in Vezprem, Hungary.Demonstrating global deterrence and the U.S. Army's ability to rapidly deploy U.S.-based combat power in Europe and the Arctic region alongside Allies and partners, DEFENDER 25 brings U.S. troops together with forces from 29 Allied and partner nations to build readiness through large-scale combat training from May 11-June 24, 2025. DEFENDER 25 increases the lethality of the NATO alliance through large-scale tactical training maneuvers and long-range fires, builds unit readiness in a complex joint, multinational environment and leverages host nation capabilities to increase the U.S. Army's operational reach. During three large-scale combat training exercises-Swift Response, Immediate Response, and Saber Guardian-Ally and partner forces integrate and expand multi-domain operations capability, demonstrating combined command and control structures and readiness to respond to crisis and conflict (U.S. Army video by Pfc. Luis Jimenez).
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U.S. Army Capt. David Smith, company commander of “Lightning” Troop, 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, explains the intent of field testing new counter-unmanned aerial systems during Project Flytrap at Joint Multinational Readiness Center, Hohenfels Training Area, Hohenfels, Germany, June 19, 2025. Smith explained that the new technology being tested could be utilized by the U.S. Army in standard future training. (U.S. Army video by Spc. Elijah Magaña) ~Transcript~ (00:06) Capt. David Smith: “Project Fly Trap is an operation that's centered around new equipment testing and new equipment fielding of counter-unmanned aerial systems. So what we've seen in the past are very stationary systems. The Army is currently going through an innovation period where we're trying to put these counter-UAS systems into the hands of the soldier, the end-user on the ground.” (00:33) Capt. David Smith: “As the troop commander, I have the opportunity to have counter-UAS systems in a mounted platform as we execute our operations. We have a variety of systems out here to include Pit Bull wingmen, the Focus Fusion System. The Army is taking a look as a whole across the spectrum of what could potentially be utilized in the future.” (00:55) Staff Sgt. Kirk Smith, squad leader assigned to 3-2CR: “I have contact right beside you.” ~Music~ “A Hero Will Rise” by Stephen McKeon is licensed under De Wolfe Music Library. To request a copy of the 5th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment’s license, please email team@dewolfemusic.com [Reel]
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This video features footage from DEFENDER 25, the U.S. Army’s largest annual deployment of troops to the European theater, published June 17, 2025 in Clay Kaserne, Wiesbaden, Germany. Demonstrating global deterrence and the U.S. Army’s ability to rapidly deploy U.S.-based combat power in Europe and the Arctic region alongside Allies and partners, DEFENDER 25 brings U.S. troops together with forces from 29 Allied and partner nations to build readiness through large-scale combat training from May 11-June 24, 2025. DEFENDER 25 increases the lethality of the NATO alliance through large-scale tactical training maneuvers and long-range fires, builds unit readiness in a complex joint, multinational environment and leverages host nation capabilities to increase the U.S. Army’s operational reach. During three large-scale combat training exercises—Swift Response, Immediate Response, and Saber Guardian—Ally and partner forces integrate and expand multi-domain operations capability, demonstrating combined command and control structures and readiness to respond to crisis and conflict. (U.S. Army video by Sgt. Chandler Coats)
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U.S. Soldiers assigned to 1st Battalion, 3rd Aviation Regiment, and 1st Battalion, 214th Aviation Regiment, 12th Combat Aviation Brigade participate in training exercise Saber Guardian 25, Camp Croft, Papa Air Base, Hungary, June 5-21, 2025. Saber Guardian 25 reinforced lethality and tactical readiness while operating in a multinational training environment. (U.S. Army video by Spc. Sar Paw) Demonstrating global deterrence and the U.S. Army’s ability to rapidly deploy U.S.-based combat power in Europe and the Arctic region alongside Allies and partners, DEFENDER 25 brings U.S. troops together with forces from 29 Allied and partner nations to build readiness through large-scale combat training from May 11-June 24, 2025. DEFENDER 25 increases the lethality of the NATO alliance through large-scale tactical training maneuvers and long-range fires, builds unit readiness in a complex joint, multinational environment and leverages host nation capabilities to increase the U.S. Army’s operational reach. During three large-scale combat training exercises—Swift Response, Immediate Response, and Saber Guardian—Ally and partner forces integrate and expand multi-domain operations capability, demonstrating combined command and control structures and readiness to respond to crisis and conflict. “Race to Battle” by Josef Hardlasson are licensed under De Wolfe Music Library. To request a copy of this 5th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment’s license please email team@dewolfemusic.com
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12CAB Soldiers participates in Saber Guardian 25
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U.S. Soldiers assigned to 4th Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment participate in joint training exercises with Spanish soldiers as part of Saber Guardian 25, Camp Wolf, Hungary, June 12, 2025. This training enhanced interoperability capabilities among partner forces through rehearsal of joint urban combat techniques. U.S. Army video footage captured by Spc. Sar Paw. Demonstrating global deterrence and the U.S. Army’s ability to rapidly deploy U.S.-based combat power in Europe and the Arctic region alongside Allies and partners, DEFENDER 25 brings U.S. troops together with forces from 29 Allied and partner nations to build readiness through large-scale combat training from May 11-June 24, 2025. DEFENDER 25 increases the lethality of the NATO alliance through large-scale tactical training maneuvers and long-range fires, builds unit readiness in a complex joint, multinational environment and leverages host nation capabilities to increase the U.S. Army’s operational reach. During three large-scale combat training exercises—Swift Response, Immediate Response, and Saber Guardian—Ally and partner forces integrate and expand multi-domain operations capability, demonstrating combined command and control structures and readiness to respond to crisis and conflict. (U.S. Army video by Sgt. Chandler Coats)
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2CR Soldiers conduct urban combat training with Spanish Armed Forces in Hungary during Saber Guardian 25
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U.S. Army 1st. Lt. Jake Licht, a platoon leader assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 5th Battalion, 4th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, discusses the importance of assessing various counter-unmanned aerial systems during Project Flytrap at Joint Multinational Readiness Center, Hohenfels Training Area, Hohenfels, Germany, June 6, 2025. Licht mentions the importance of mitigating conflicts within the ecosystem of counter-unmanned aerial systems. (U.S. Army video by Spc. Elijah Magaña) Project Flytrap is led by the U.S. and the U.K. It is a series of CUAS training scenarios that test the capabilities of new, lower-cost and portable technology against adversary drone threats, providing critical feedback to the U.S. Army's continuous transformation efforts. ~~Soundbites~~ (00:01) Project Flytrap assessment team speaks over the radio: “Red One, drone is in the air. I say again, drone is in the air.” (00:05) U.S. Army 1st Lt. Jake Licht: “With any new technology, there's a lot of testing.” (00:09) U.S. Army 1st Lt. Jake Licht: “Each of these vendors, they come up with great ideas. They're all super, super smart. And then when it comes to us, the warfighters, we have to incorporate a lot of different technology, a lot of different vendors all in one space. Usually for the first time.” (00:22) U.S. Soldiers assigned to 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment: “Get ready to jam. All right. Set. Jam.” (00:09) U.S. Army 1st Lt. Jake Licht: “So anytime we get lots of new tech, it's important to do operations like Fly trap and these sorts of projects to keep making sure that if they have conflicts with one another, if they interrupt one another, cancel one another out, that we're going to see that out there and know how to mitigate it moving forward. And to compare it against our already existing programs of records to help conduct counter UAS and air defense.” ~~Visuals ID~~ (00:00-00:04) British Soldiers assigned to 2nd Battalion, Roy
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U.S. Soldiers assigned to 4th Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, 12th Combat Aviation Brigade and Hungarian and Spanish Defense Forces participate in Saber Guardian 25, Zero Point Training Site, Hungary, June 16, 2025. The exercise enhanced readiness and interoperability through combined live-fire events, maneuver coordination, and multinational mission planning. (U.S. Army video by Spc. Carlos Marquez) Demonstrating global deterrence and the U.S. Army’s ability to rapidly deploy U.S.-based combat power in Europe and the Arctic region alongside Allies and partners, DEFENDER 25 brings U.S. troops together with forces from 29 Allied and partner nations to build readiness through large-scale combat training from May 11-June 24, 2025. DEFENDER 25 increases the lethality of the NATO alliance through large-scale tactical training maneuvers and long-range fires, builds unit readiness in a complex joint, multinational environment and leverages host nation capabilities to increase the U.S. Army’s operational reach. During three large-scale combat training exercises—Swift Response, Immediate Response, and Saber Guardian—Ally and partner forces integrate and expand multi-domain operations capability, demonstrating combined command and control structures and readiness to respond to crisis and conflict.
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Saber Guardian 25: Multinational Live-Fire Readiness Exercise
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Press Release - One U.S. Soldier killed and one hospitalized in training accident in Hungary
By | June 6, 2025
One U.S. Soldier died and one was hospitalized following a training accident that occurred on June 5 near Camp Croft, Hungary...
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Press Release - U.S. Army Paratrooper to be Awarded Distinguished Service Cross at D-Day 81 Observance
By | May 22, 2025
A ceremony honoring the heroism of U.S. Army Staff Sgt. William Owens will be held June 5 as a central part of the 81st anniversary commemoration of D-Day, taking place June 3-8 in Normandy, France...
U.S. Army Gen. Christopher Donahue, the commanding general of U.S. Army Europe and Africa (USAREUR-AF), holds an Estonian soldier's drone during Exercise Hedgehog 25 near Camp Reedo, Estonia, May 15, 2025. Exercise Hedgehog 25 is a large-scale international military exercise led by the Estonian Defence Forces, focused on the rapid deployment of allied forces and the enhancement of multinational interoperability. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Jaidyn Moore)
Press Release - Gen. Christopher Donahue visits Estonia during Hedgehog 25
By | May 19, 2025
U.S. Army Europe and Africa’s commanding general, Gen. Christopher Donahue, observed the Estonian national exercise Hedgehog 25, taking place 5-23 May, in various locations across Estonia. Donahue observed Allied and partner...
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Army's Transformation in Contact Construct Continues to Evolve at Combined Resolve
By | May 16, 2025
U.S. Allied and partner nations increase lethality during Exercise Combined Resolve 25-2, from May 1 to June 2, 2025, at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels, Germany. The exercise is designed to enhance...
Dozens of World War II Veterans attend the D-Day 75 commemorative airborne operation in La Fiere, France June 9, 2019. Over 100 civilian reenactors and 900 military paratroopers from seven partner countries honored the service members who jumped 75 years ago in WWII. More than 1,300 U.S. Service Members, partnered with 950 troops from across Europe and Canada, have converged in northwestern France to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Operation Overlord, the WWII Allied Invasion of Normandy, commonly known as D-Day. Upwards of 80 ceremonies in 40 French communities in the region will take place between June 1-9, 2019.
Press Release - USAREUR-AF Commemorates D-Day 81 Anniversary with France and Allies
By | May 15, 2025
The U.S. military will honor the legacy of D-Day, also known as Operation Overlord, during the 81st anniversary commemoration June 3-8 in Normandy, France. Events will pay tribute to the courage and sacrifice of those who...
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Press Release - Sky Soldiers lead Allied airborne exercise in Lithuania
By | May 14, 2025
Over 1,600 paratroopers from the U.S., Germany, Netherlands, France, and Italy, will conduct a major airborne assault exercise led by the U.S. Army’s 173rd Airborne Brigade “Sky Soldiers” near Pabrade, Lithuania on May 16...
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Press Release - The 68th Theater Medical Command leads medical training in Lithuania
By | May 13, 2025
The 68th Theater Medical Command will lead approximately 500 Soldiers participating in a field hospital exercise during Swift Response 25 at multiple locations in Lithuania from May 11-17, 2025, to train, rehearse, and build...
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