{"id":239285,"date":"2024-07-29T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-07-29T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/?p=239285"},"modified":"2024-07-29T13:15:02","modified_gmt":"2024-07-29T13:15:02","slug":"us-army-national-guard-soldiers-train-alongside-nato-allies-in-germany","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/?p=239285","title":{"rendered":"US Army National Guard Soldiers train alongside NATO Allies in Germany"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\n Members of Charlie Company (C Co), 3rd Battalion, 172nd Infantry Regiment (Mountain), 54th Troop Command, New Hampshire Army National Guard, participated alongside NATO allies in exercise RHINO HEART at the Normandy Barracks in Sennelager, Germany, on June 18, 2024.<\/p>\n

The 10 members from C Co integrated with the 4th Battalion, The Royal Yorkshire Regiment (4 R YORKS), British Army, to create one element for exercise RHINO HEART.
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SENNELAGER, Germany – As day turned to dusk, raindrops hammered cobblestone roads while several members of Charlie Company, 3rd Battalion, 172nd Infantry Regiment (Mountain), New Hampshire Army National Guard, marched toward their notional target. With camouflage painted across their faces, they moved for miles alongside their counterparts, the 4th Battalion, Royal Yorkshire Regiment, also known as “4 R YORKS,” of the British Army. Together, they were headed toward their final mission of Exercise RHINO HEART.<\/p>\n

From June 8-23, 2024, the 10 NHARNG Soldiers integrated with U.S. Army National Guard Soldiers from Maryland, Nebraska, Minnesota, and Montana, along with more than 500 personnel from U.K. and Germany Reserve units at the Normandy Barracks in Sennelager.<\/p>\n

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\n Staff Sgt. Nathan Dullea, a squad leader and training noncommissioned officer with Charlie Company, 3rd Battalion, 172nd Infantry Regiment (Mountain), 54th Troop Command, New Hampshire Army National Guard, scans the wood-line for the enemy during simulated combat training during exercise RHINO HEART at the Normandy Barracks in Sennelager, Germany, on June 18, 2024.
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\n Members of Charlie Company, 3rd Battalion, 172nd Infantry Regiment (Mountain), 54th Troop Command, New Hampshire Army National Guard, hike through the woods of Germany to the platoon’s final objective during a simulated combat training during exercise RHINO HEART at the Normandy Barracks in Sennelager, Germany, on June 18, 2024.
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“The first day was a steep learning curve, but we quickly figured out how to operate as one force,” said Staff Sgt. Nathan Dullea, training NCO and squad leader for Charlie Company. “We learned a lot of small things from each other that we can integrate into our own standard operating procedures.”<\/p>\n

Dullea described the infantry exercise as a test of adaptability.<\/p>\n

\u201cWorking closely with the British soldiers was incredibly beneficial,” he said.<\/p>\n

This collaborative event, led by the leadership of the 19th Light Brigade, British Army, represented the largest deployment of British Army Reserves since the Cold War. The event emphasized NATO’s commitment to collective defense and interoperability, aiming to strengthen alliances and reinforce NATO’s deterrence with its reserve units.<\/p>\n

For Spc. Noah Phillips, a rifleman with Charlie Company, the first day was a steep learning curve.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe had to learn each other’s tactics, command structure, and even lingo,\u201d said Phillips, discussing the challenges of integrating with another unit. By the end, it felt like we had gotten all the growing pains out of the way.\u201d<\/p>\n

Phillips’ sentiments were echoed by Sgt. Jacob Desrosiers, a fire team leader with the unit.<\/p>\n

“We were thrown together and had to achieve our objectives,” said Desrosiers, who emphasized the importance of training with international allies. “It was worthwhile training.”<\/p>\n

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\u201cGetting to know the British soldiers and understanding their approach to military operations was eye-opening,\u201d Desrosiers added. \u201cIt was incredibly beneficial. We learned new tactics and built lasting relationships that proves that combining our strengths makes us all better.”<\/p>\n

The exercise was meticulously designed to enhance readiness among the NATO Allies by emphasizing war-fighting capabilities. Participants engaged in comprehensive training scenarios encompassing defense strategies, attack maneuvers, urban operations, detailed planning, and execution at the various unit levels. This multi-level approach tested tactical proficiency while strengthening cooperation and mutual understanding among the multi-national forces.<\/p>\n

“It was an amazing opportunity,\u201d said 2nd Lt. Martin Brown, a British liaison with the 4 R YORKS, attached to Charlie Company. \u201cI’ve enjoyed working with the Americans because, as much as I could teach them from our doctrine, I also learned a lot from how they did it.<\/p>\n

\u201cFrom a leadership perspective, it gave me great insight into how the Americans do their skills and drills,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

Brown added while there were moments of stress due to differing doctrines, the overall experience was positive and valuable for both sides. He observed the integration and teamwork between the U.S. and British forces as both successful and beneficial.<\/p>\n

\u201cOverall, it’s been amazing,\u201d Brown added. \u201cThe lads I was with seemed to have enjoyed themselves as much as we did.”<\/p>\n

The integration was at the tactical and personal level, building camaraderie through shared challenges and successes.\u2028\u2028Lance Cpl. Stephen Parker, acting as the section second-in-command, 4th Battalion, 4 R YORKS, British Army, reflected on the historical ties between the U.S. and the U.K.<\/p>\n

“It’s been a great insight to see how the Americans work,\u201d said Parker. \u201cHistorically, America and Britain have worked closely together, and this exercise embodies that relationship.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt also proves our readiness and the need for the U.K. Reserves and the National Guard to continue training together,\u201d Parker added.<\/p>\n

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\n (From left) 2nd Lt. Margaret Dean, Charlie Company, 3rd Battalion, 172nd Infantry Regiment (Mountain), 54th Troop Command, New Hampshire Army National Guard, stands by her radio operator, 2nd Lt. Taylor Grundy, platoon signaller, 4th Battalion, The Royal Yorkshire Regiment, as she reiterates mission details before her platoon moved to begin their attack on the enemy platoon during a training exercise as part of exercise RHINO HEART at Normandy Barracks, Sennelager, Germany on June 18, 2024.<\/p>\n

Grundy was assigned to be the sole communicator for Dean on the radio for communications, which means he stayed on her side during training and managed to relay information and messages to and from other operators on behalf of Dean.<\/p>\n

\u201cBeing Lt. Dean’s radio operator meant I was always right by her side,\u201d said Grundy. \u201cThis was good as not only did it allow me to provide some translation of tactics and language, but it also gave me an insight into how an American platoon operates compared to a British one.\u201d<\/p>\n

He added, \u201cWorking with the NH troops was an absolute pleasure.\u201d
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Nearly all C Co Soldiers received awards and recognition for their outstanding work and unwavering resiliency during the two-week exercise.
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The U.S. Army makes a difference in global security by initiating and maintaining strong alliances and partnerships.<\/p>\n

This exercise became a pivotal moment for the members of Charlie Company. When returning to their units, they brought back enhanced capabilities and a new found confidence in their abilities.<\/p>\n

\u201cTraining with them was a huge help,\u201d said Phillips. \u201cIf we have to fight together in a real-life situation, we’ve already gotten the growing pains out of the way. It’s very beneficial.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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