Photos Multinational Exercises Of All Types

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U.S. Strategic Command, in support of U.S. Africa Command, began B-52 interoperability training missions September 7 in North Africa.

The first mission included participation from four Moroccan F-16s. The B-52s also will also demonstrate maritime interdiction capabilities by intercepting the USS Roosevelt, which will simulate a hostile vessel, in the southern Mediterranean Sea.

"Conducting these missions alongside our African partners shows the strategic reach of our joint force and our collective commitment to preventing malign influence in Africa," said Maj. Gen. Joel Tyler, U.S. Africa Command Director of Operations. "The security and stability of the African continent remains a vital U.S. interest."

Moroccan F-16s fly alongside a U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress, assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing at Minot Air Force Base in North Dakota, during a Bomber Task Force mission on Monday. (Senior Airman Xavier Navarro/Air Force)
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SOUTHERN ARABIAN GULF – The United Arab Emirates Joint Aviation Command (JAC) conducted combined naval and air training operations with forces assigned to U.S. Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT) and U.S. Air Forces Central Command (AFCENT) in the southern Arabian Gulf, June 21-25.

The Air Operations in Maritime Surface Warfare (AOMSW) training, consisted of a combination of aviation and surface assets tracking and engaging simulated fast attack craft. The expeditionary sea base USS Lewis B. Puller (ESB 3) served as an afloat staging platform for the UAE and U.S. aircraft.

UAE pilots also successfully completed deck landing qualifications (DLQs) aboard the Puller, conducting day and night landings and refueling operations with CH-47F, Bell 407, AH-64D, and UH-60M helicopters.

Participating U.S. forces included the P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft assigned to NAVCENT, and the AFCENT Air Warfare Center (AWC) located at Al Dhafra Air Base, UAE.

Integration operations between UAE and U.S. maritime forces are regularly held to maintain interoperability, ensure freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce throughout the heavily trafficked waterways.

“These training opportunities reinforce partnership commitments in the region, enhance interoperability, and demonstrate UAE and U.S. resolve to respond to threats in the region,” said Brigadier Gen. Matthew Trollinger, Commander of Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade (MEB).

Puller supports Task Force 51/5th MEB’s broad range of missions in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations which include crisis response, airborne mine countermeasures, counter-piracy operations, maritime security operations, and humanitarian assistance/disaster.

 

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Ukrainian troops and the US helicopters during "Combined Resolve XIV" exercise

 

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The United States and Colombia will carry out a combined exercise to strengthen the fight against drug trafficking



Aircraft and naval vessels from the U.S. and Colombia will carry out a combined training exercise to strengthen our partnership, interoperability and combat drug trafficking in the region

Thanks to the professionalism and trajectory that the Colombian Air Force has consolidated at the international level, a new combined training exercise will be carried out, in which aircraft of the United States Air Force (USAF), United States Navy vessels ( US NAVY) and aircraft of the Colombian Air Force (FAC), in order to strengthen procedures and standards in the detection, location and neutralization of illicit activities at the service of the transnational crime of drug trafficking.

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Estados Unidos y Colombia realizan ejercicio combinado para fortalecer la lucha contra el narcotráfico

Gracias al profesionalismo y trayectoria que la Fuerza Aérea Colombiana ha consolidado a nivel internacional, se realizará un nuevo ejercicio combinado de entrenamiento, en donde participarán aeronaves de la Fuerza Aérea de los Estados Unidos (USAF), embarcaciones de la Armada de los Estados...

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Australia, Sth Korea & Japan:
HMAS Arunta (DDH-151), ROKS Seoae Ryu Seong-ryong (DDG-993), JS Ise (DDH-182) and unidentified frigate in trail

 

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Philippine Army infantry are joined by the Australian Army's Joint Task Group 629 Mobile Training Team in the 2nd Infantry Division Training School in Tanay, Rizal province, Philippines.

 

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The strength of a partnership: U.S. Air Force members assigned to the 352nd Special Operations Wing, Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, prepare for egress drills with members of the 8th Ukraine Special Forces Regiment during exercise Fiction Urchin near Vinnytsia, Ukraine, Sept. 17, 2020. The 352nd SOW deployed to the Ukraine to demonstrate commitment to the Black Sea region, support the Ukraine SOF capability and increase recruitment efforts through various engagements with Ukraine SOF units.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Mackenzie Mendez

 

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Japan & Australia:
JS Kaga (DDH-184) and HMAS Hobart (DDG-39) in the South China Sea September 2020

 

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Ukrainian and the US troops on a march during Combined Resolve XIV exercise.

 

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Rapid Trident 2020

Jumping from Osprey is a very, very big deal in Ukraine.

 

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British troops perform largest parachute drop for decades 'to show solidarity' with Ukraine

 

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Joint Endeavour - 2020

 

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Rapid Trident 2020

On a side note, I'm still happy to find out that all three GoPro cameras that I purchased and upgraded for "tactical" use are still in service with Special Forces and made it into official photos.

 

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Combine Resolve XIV. US choppers pick up Ukrainian especial forces team after the latter successfully completed an objective to locate and destroy air defense installation behind enemy lines.

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At the #SlavyanskoeBratstvo2020 exercise, the paratroopers of the Russian Federation and Belarus played an episode of blocking a settlement, pursuing groups of terrorists and eliminating them

 

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CARIBBEAN SEA (September 18, 2020) – Colombian Air Force KFIR fighter jets fly over the Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS William P. Lawrence (DDG 110) during a joint exercise with Colombian Air Force and 12th Air Force (Air Forces Southern) while conducting partner nation interoperability training Sept. 18, 2020. William P. Lawrence is deployed to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility to support Joint Interagency Task Force South’s mission, which includes counter illicit drug trafficking in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Maria G. Llanos/Released)

 

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Joint Endeavour 2020 CQB and familiarization with each side light arms.

 

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Ukrainians are definitely getting better with their videos:

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Brave Warrior 2020. -Hungary. Demo(?) KF-41 Lynx en route..

 

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U.S., Colombian Army Bilateral Staff Talks essential to interoperability, stability in Western Hemisphere


Nine months ago Maj. Gen. Daniel R. Walrath, U.S. Army South commanding general, was in Colombia standing shoulder-to-shoulder next to Gen. Eduardo E. Zapateiro, Colombian National Army commanding general, at the conclusion of a foreign airborne jump wing exchange between paratroopers of both nations.

On Sept. 18, the two generals were only able to greet each other virtually at the conclusion of the 11th U.S. – Colombia Bilateral Army Staff Talks. The goal during the staff talks was to develop a bilateral engagement plan with the Colombian Army, which continues to strengthen their relationship with the U.S. Army.

Despite the event being held virtually, Walrath expressed it was a success for both armies.

“It has been a historic event despite the difficulty of having to plan in a virtual setting due to COVID, but I’m still extremely pleased with the results obtained and being able to map out a five-year plan for our army-to-army partnership,” Walrath said.

Since 2009, the staff talks have been instrumental in enhancing the interoperability and cooperation between the two armies, which have contributed to increased stability in the region.

“Thank you for the U.S. Army’s sincere friendship and dedication,” Zapateiro said praising the significance of the event. “I am sure that we will accomplish everything that we’ve shared through these bilateral talks.”

Zapateiro highlighted the capabilities of the Colombian Army’s soldiers would be greatly enhanced as they would be able to conduct training, synergy and interoperability with their American counterparts, which will allow his army to better face transnational threats.

The week-long engagement enhanced U.S. Army staff elements to provide the Colombian Army with insights concerning specific U.S. Army programs, areas of mutual interest and areas of modernization or reform.

Walrath mentioned both armies made good progress towards interoperability to operate together against mutual threats.

“I thank you (General Zapateiro) and your staff for the hard work and making these results possible,” Walrath said. “Our armies have achieved many significant milestones in the past six months that were the result of previous staff talks. So I’m confident that the result of these staff talks will produce additional milestones and successful results in the future.”

U.S., Colombian Army Bilateral Staff Talks essential to interoperability, stability in Western Hemisphere

Nine months ago Maj. Gen. Daniel R. Walrath, U.S. Army South commanding general, was in Colombia standing shoulder-to-shoulder next to Gen. Eduardo E. Z...

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