{"id":28167,"date":"2023-09-18T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-09-18T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/?p=28167"},"modified":"2023-09-21T06:42:39","modified_gmt":"2023-09-21T06:42:39","slug":"saber-junction-2023-concludes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/?p=28167","title":{"rendered":"Saber Junction 2023 concludes"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"editor-image photo-slideshow\">\n<figure class=\"photo cur-photo\">\n          <span class=\"centered-image\"><br \/>\n            <span class=\"img-container\"><br \/>\n              <a class=\"rich-text-img-link\" href=\"https:\/\/api.army.mil\/e2\/c\/images\/2023\/09\/18\/f33c1840\/original.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>              <\/a><br \/>\n                              <span class=\"ss-move ss-prev\"><br \/>\n                  <span class=\"ss-move-button\"><\/span><br \/>\n                <\/span><br \/>\n                <span class=\"ss-move ss-next\"><br \/>\n                  <span class=\"ss-move-button\"><\/span><br \/>\n                <\/span><br \/>\n                          <\/span><br \/>\n          <\/span><figcaption>\n                          <span class=\"image-count\">1 \/ 6<\/span><br \/>\n              <span class=\"image-caption-button\"><br \/>\n                <span class=\"caption-button-text caption-button-hide\">Show Caption +<\/span><br \/>\n                <span class=\"caption-button-text caption-button-show\">Hide Caption \u2013<\/span><br \/>\n              <\/span><br \/>\n                        <span class=\"image-caption\"><br \/>\n              <span class=\"caption-text\"><br \/>\n                U.S. Army soldiers attached to 2nd Platoon \u201cPalehorse\u201d, 4th Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, rally together to plan the next step of operations during Saber Junction at Hohenfels, Germany, Sept 16, 2023. Saber Junction 2023 is an annual exercise designed to increase 2CR lethality, capabilities and readiness to deter aggression in support of NATO\u2019s collective deterrence and defense initiatives.<br \/>\n                <span class=\"caption-author\"> (Photo Credit: U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Kenneth Rodriguez)<\/span><br \/>\n              <\/span><br \/>\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/api.army.mil\/e2\/c\/images\/2023\/09\/18\/f33c1840\/original.jpg\" title=\"View original\" target=\"_blank\">VIEW ORIGINAL<\/a><br \/>\n            <\/span><br \/>\n          <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"photo\">\n          <span class=\"centered-image\"><br \/>\n            <span class=\"img-container\"><br \/>\n              <a class=\"rich-text-img-link\" href=\"https:\/\/api.army.mil\/e2\/c\/images\/2023\/09\/18\/b02d2e1c\/original.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n                <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Saber Junction 2023\" src=\"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/size0-full-243.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n              <\/a><br \/>\n                              <span class=\"ss-move ss-prev\"><br \/>\n                  <span class=\"ss-move-button\"><\/span><br \/>\n                <\/span><br \/>\n                <span class=\"ss-move ss-next\"><br \/>\n                  <span class=\"ss-move-button\"><\/span><br \/>\n                <\/span><br \/>\n                          <\/span><br \/>\n          <\/span><figcaption>\n                          <span class=\"image-count\">2 \/ 6<\/span><br \/>\n              <span class=\"image-caption-button\"><br \/>\n                <span class=\"caption-button-text caption-button-hide\">Show Caption +<\/span><br \/>\n                <span class=\"caption-button-text caption-button-show\">Hide Caption \u2013<\/span><br \/>\n              <\/span><br \/>\n                        <span class=\"image-caption\"><br \/>\n              <span class=\"caption-text\"><br \/>\n                French soldier reloads M249 after enemy contact during Saber Junction at Hohenfels, Germany, Sept 13, 2023. Saber Junction 2023 is an annual exercise designed to increase the 2nd Cavalry Regiment lethality, capabilities and readiness to deter aggression in support of NATO\u2019s collective deterrence and defense initiative. The 11th Armoured Cavalry Division is responsible for training more than 4,000 soldiers from the U.S. and 14 NATO, allies and partner nations participating in the exercise.<br \/>\n                <span class=\"caption-author\"> (Photo Credit: U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Kenneth Rodriguez)<\/span><br \/>\n              <\/span><br \/>\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/api.army.mil\/e2\/c\/images\/2023\/09\/18\/b02d2e1c\/original.jpg\" title=\"View original\" target=\"_blank\">VIEW ORIGINAL<\/a><br \/>\n            <\/span><br \/>\n          <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"photo\">\n          <span class=\"centered-image\"><br \/>\n            <span class=\"img-container\"><br \/>\n              <a class=\"rich-text-img-link\" href=\"https:\/\/api.army.mil\/e2\/c\/images\/2023\/09\/18\/6d465b93\/original.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n                <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Saber Junction 2023\" src=\"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/size0-full-244.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n              <\/a><br \/>\n                              <span class=\"ss-move ss-prev\"><br \/>\n                  <span class=\"ss-move-button\"><\/span><br \/>\n                <\/span><br \/>\n                <span class=\"ss-move ss-next\"><br \/>\n                  <span class=\"ss-move-button\"><\/span><br \/>\n                <\/span><br \/>\n                          <\/span><br \/>\n          <\/span><figcaption>\n                          <span class=\"image-count\">3 \/ 6<\/span><br \/>\n              <span class=\"image-caption-button\"><br \/>\n                <span class=\"caption-button-text caption-button-hide\">Show Caption +<\/span><br \/>\n                <span class=\"caption-button-text caption-button-show\">Hide Caption \u2013<\/span><br \/>\n              <\/span><br \/>\n                        <span class=\"image-caption\"><br \/>\n              <span class=\"caption-text\"><br \/>\n                A UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter gets U.S. Army soldiers to a recon location during Saber Junction at Hohenfels, Germany, Sept 15, 2023. Saber Junction 2023 is an annual exercise designed to increase the 2nd Cavalry Regiment lethality, capabilities and readiness to deter aggression in support of NATO\u2019s collective deterrence and defense initiatives.<br \/>\n                <span class=\"caption-author\"> (Photo Credit: U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Kenneth Rodriguez)<\/span><br \/>\n              <\/span><br \/>\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/api.army.mil\/e2\/c\/images\/2023\/09\/18\/6d465b93\/original.jpg\" title=\"View original\" target=\"_blank\">VIEW ORIGINAL<\/a><br \/>\n            <\/span><br \/>\n          <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"photo\">\n          <span class=\"centered-image\"><br \/>\n            <span class=\"img-container\"><br \/>\n              <a class=\"rich-text-img-link\" href=\"https:\/\/api.army.mil\/e2\/c\/images\/2023\/09\/18\/eb9f5753\/original.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n                <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Saber Junction 2023\" src=\"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/size0-full-245.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n              <\/a><br \/>\n                              <span class=\"ss-move ss-prev\"><br \/>\n                  <span class=\"ss-move-button\"><\/span><br \/>\n                <\/span><br \/>\n                <span class=\"ss-move ss-next\"><br \/>\n                  <span class=\"ss-move-button\"><\/span><br \/>\n                <\/span><br \/>\n                          <\/span><br \/>\n          <\/span><figcaption>\n                          <span class=\"image-count\">4 \/ 6<\/span><br \/>\n              <span class=\"image-caption-button\"><br \/>\n                <span class=\"caption-button-text caption-button-hide\">Show Caption +<\/span><br \/>\n                <span class=\"caption-button-text caption-button-show\">Hide Caption \u2013<\/span><br \/>\n              <\/span><br \/>\n                        <span class=\"image-caption\"><br \/>\n              <span class=\"caption-text\"><br \/>\n                U.S. Army soldier fires Javelin at opposing forces during Saber Junction at Hohenfels, Germany, Sept 15, 2023. Saber Junction 2023 is an annual exercise designed to increase the 2nd Cavalry Regiment lethality, capabilities and readiness to deter aggression in support of NATO\u2019s collective deterrence and defense initiatives.<br \/>\n                <span class=\"caption-author\"> (Photo Credit: U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Kenneth Rodriguez)<\/span><br \/>\n              <\/span><br \/>\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/api.army.mil\/e2\/c\/images\/2023\/09\/18\/eb9f5753\/original.jpg\" title=\"View original\" target=\"_blank\">VIEW ORIGINAL<\/a><br \/>\n            <\/span><br \/>\n          <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"photo\">\n          <span class=\"centered-image\"><br \/>\n            <span class=\"img-container\"><br \/>\n              <a class=\"rich-text-img-link\" href=\"https:\/\/api.army.mil\/e2\/c\/images\/2023\/09\/18\/1f6352f0\/original.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n                <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Saber Junction 2023 Hohenfels, Germany\" src=\"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/size0-full-246.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n              <\/a><br \/>\n                              <span class=\"ss-move ss-prev\"><br \/>\n                  <span class=\"ss-move-button\"><\/span><br \/>\n                <\/span><br \/>\n                <span class=\"ss-move ss-next\"><br \/>\n                  <span class=\"ss-move-button\"><\/span><br \/>\n                <\/span><br \/>\n                          <\/span><br \/>\n          <\/span><figcaption>\n                          <span class=\"image-count\">5 \/ 6<\/span><br \/>\n              <span class=\"image-caption-button\"><br \/>\n                <span class=\"caption-button-text caption-button-hide\">Show Caption +<\/span><br \/>\n                <span class=\"caption-button-text caption-button-show\">Hide Caption \u2013<\/span><br \/>\n              <\/span><br \/>\n                        <span class=\"image-caption\"><br \/>\n              <span class=\"caption-text\"><br \/>\n                U.S. Army Pvt. Yubani Herrera, assigned to the 4th Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, defends against ambush by returning fire from a Stryker at opposing force using a M240B machine gun during Saber Junction at Hohenfels, Germany Sept. 16, 2023.  Saber Junction 2023 is an annual exercise designed to increase the 2nd Cavalry Regiment\u2019s lethality, capabilities and readiness to deter aggression in support of NATO\u2019s collective deterrence and defense initiatives.<br \/>\n                <span class=\"caption-author\"> (Photo Credit: U.S. Army photo by Spc. William Kuang)<\/span><br \/>\n              <\/span><br \/>\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/api.army.mil\/e2\/c\/images\/2023\/09\/18\/1f6352f0\/original.jpg\" title=\"View original\" target=\"_blank\">VIEW ORIGINAL<\/a><br \/>\n            <\/span><br \/>\n          <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"photo\">\n          <span class=\"centered-image\"><br \/>\n            <span class=\"img-container\"><br \/>\n              <a class=\"rich-text-img-link\" href=\"https:\/\/api.army.mil\/e2\/c\/images\/2023\/09\/18\/22148f47\/original.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n                <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Saber Junction 2023 Hohenfels, Germany\" src=\"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/size0-full-247.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n              <\/a><br \/>\n                              <span class=\"ss-move ss-prev\"><br \/>\n                  <span class=\"ss-move-button\"><\/span><br \/>\n                <\/span><br \/>\n                <span class=\"ss-move ss-next\"><br \/>\n                  <span class=\"ss-move-button\"><\/span><br \/>\n                <\/span><br \/>\n                          <\/span><br \/>\n          <\/span><figcaption>\n                          <span class=\"image-count\">6 \/ 6<\/span><br \/>\n              <span class=\"image-caption-button\"><br \/>\n                <span class=\"caption-button-text caption-button-hide\">Show Caption +<\/span><br \/>\n                <span class=\"caption-button-text caption-button-show\">Hide Caption \u2013<\/span><br \/>\n              <\/span><br \/>\n                        <span class=\"image-caption\"><br \/>\n              <span class=\"caption-text\"><br \/>\n                French soldiers assigned to the Support Task Force of 91st Infantry Regiment, in collaboration with U.S. Army soldiers assigned to the 7th Army Training Command, prepare a Leclerc tank for a new recon destination during Saber Junction at Hohenfels, Germany Sept. 9, 2023. Saber Junction 2023 is an annual exercise designed to increase the 2nd Cavalry Regiment\u2019s lethality, capabilities and readiness to deter aggression in support of NATO\u2019s collective deterrence and defense initiatives.  The 11th Armoured Cavalry Division is responsible for training more than 4,000 soldiers from the U.S. and 14 NATO, allies and partner nations participating in the exercise.<br \/>\n                <span class=\"caption-author\"> (Photo Credit: U.S. Army photo by Spc. William Kuang)<\/span><br \/>\n              <\/span><br \/>\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/api.army.mil\/e2\/c\/images\/2023\/09\/18\/22148f47\/original.jpg\" title=\"View original\" target=\"_blank\">VIEW ORIGINAL<\/a><br \/>\n            <\/span><br \/>\n          <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>HOHENFELS, Germany \u2014 Over 4,000 soldiers participated in Saber Junction, an annual joint-operation exercise hosted by 7th Army Training Command that involves military forces from NATO and allied countries, which started Sept. 6 and ended Sept. 16, 2023, in Hohenfels.<\/p>\n<p>The primary objectives for this exercise were to improve the interoperability, lethality and readiness of the United States Army and foreign nation allied forces.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSaber Junction is a unique opportunity to train with our foreign national partners,&#8221; said U.S. Army Capt. Stephan Inouye, a physical therapist at the Medical Regimental Support Squadron with the 2nd Cavalry Regiment. &#8220;Interoperability improves our shared understanding; you can\u2019t have shared understanding without seeing it in action together.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Saber Junction afforded U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 2nd Cavalry Regiment the unique opportunity to train, collaborate and integrate with NATO partner nations.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSaber Junction 23 is an interoperability training mission with the main training audience being 2nd Cavalry Regiment from Vilseck, Germany,&#8221; said U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Scott Johnson, a military police detention and corrections specialist assigned to the 7th Army Training Command. &#8220;The importance of having multinationals down here with us training is to gain a better perspective on how they fight so we can have a better understanding when we\u2019re working together.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"editor-image photo-slideshow\">\n<figure class=\"photo cur-photo\">\n          <span class=\"centered-image\"><br \/>\n            <span class=\"img-container\"><br \/>\n              <a class=\"rich-text-img-link\" href=\"https:\/\/api.army.mil\/e2\/c\/images\/2023\/09\/18\/096ebcb7\/original.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n                <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Saber Junction 2023 at Hohenfels, Germany\" src=\"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/size0-full-248.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n              <\/a><br \/>\n                              <span class=\"ss-move ss-prev\"><br \/>\n                  <span class=\"ss-move-button\"><\/span><br \/>\n                <\/span><br \/>\n                <span class=\"ss-move ss-next\"><br \/>\n                  <span class=\"ss-move-button\"><\/span><br \/>\n                <\/span><br \/>\n                          <\/span><br \/>\n          <\/span><figcaption>\n                          <span class=\"image-count\">1 \/ 7<\/span><br \/>\n              <span class=\"image-caption-button\"><br \/>\n                <span class=\"caption-button-text caption-button-hide\">Show Caption +<\/span><br \/>\n                <span class=\"caption-button-text caption-button-show\">Hide Caption \u2013<\/span><br \/>\n              <\/span><br \/>\n                        <span class=\"image-caption\"><br \/>\n              <span class=\"caption-text\"><br \/>\n                U.S. Army Pfc. Polee Sutton, 1st Squadron with the 2nd Cavalry Regiment, conceals a Stryker during Saber Junction in Hohenfels, Germany Sept. 7, 2023. Saber Junction 2023 is an annual exercise designed to increase the 2nd Cavalry Regiment lethality, capabilities and readiness to deter aggression in support of NATO\u2019s collective deterrence and defense initiatives. The 11th Armoured Cavalry Division is responsible for the training of more than 4,000 Soldiers and 14 NATO Allies and partners participate in the exercise.<br \/>\n                <span class=\"caption-author\"> (Photo Credit: U.S. Army photo by Spc. William Kuang)<\/span><br \/>\n              <\/span><br \/>\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/api.army.mil\/e2\/c\/images\/2023\/09\/18\/096ebcb7\/original.jpg\" title=\"View original\" target=\"_blank\">VIEW ORIGINAL<\/a><br \/>\n            <\/span><br \/>\n          <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"photo\">\n          <span class=\"centered-image\"><br \/>\n            <span class=\"img-container\"><br \/>\n              <a class=\"rich-text-img-link\" href=\"https:\/\/api.army.mil\/e2\/c\/images\/2023\/09\/18\/a8f130be\/original.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n                <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Saber Junction 2023 Hohenfels, Germany\" src=\"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/size0-full-249.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n              <\/a><br \/>\n                              <span class=\"ss-move ss-prev\"><br \/>\n                  <span class=\"ss-move-button\"><\/span><br \/>\n                <\/span><br \/>\n                <span class=\"ss-move ss-next\"><br \/>\n                  <span class=\"ss-move-button\"><\/span><br \/>\n                <\/span><br \/>\n                          <\/span><br \/>\n          <\/span><figcaption>\n                          <span class=\"image-count\">2 \/ 7<\/span><br \/>\n              <span class=\"image-caption-button\"><br \/>\n                <span class=\"caption-button-text caption-button-hide\">Show Caption +<\/span><br \/>\n                <span class=\"caption-button-text caption-button-show\">Hide Caption \u2013<\/span><br \/>\n              <\/span><br \/>\n                        <span class=\"image-caption\"><br \/>\n              <span class=\"caption-text\"><br \/>\n                Bulgarian Soldiers fix a tank during Saber Junction at Hohenfels, Germany Sept. 8, 2023. Saber Junction 2023 is an annual exercise designed to increase the 2nd Cavalry Regiment\u2019s lethality, capabilities and readiness to deter aggression in support of NATO\u2019s collective deterrence and defense initiatives.  The 11th Armoured Cavalry Division is responsible for training more than 4,000 soldiers from the U.S. and 14 NATO, allies and partner nations participating in the exercise.<br \/>\n                <span class=\"caption-author\"> (Photo Credit: U.S. Army photo by Spc. William Kuang)<\/span><br \/>\n              <\/span><br \/>\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/api.army.mil\/e2\/c\/images\/2023\/09\/18\/a8f130be\/original.jpg\" title=\"View original\" target=\"_blank\">VIEW ORIGINAL<\/a><br \/>\n            <\/span><br \/>\n          <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"photo\">\n          <span class=\"centered-image\"><br \/>\n            <span class=\"img-container\"><br \/>\n              <a class=\"rich-text-img-link\" href=\"https:\/\/api.army.mil\/e2\/c\/images\/2023\/09\/18\/014cb0f8\/original.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n                <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Saber Junction 2023 Hohenfels, Germany\" src=\"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/size0-full-250.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n              <\/a><br \/>\n                              <span class=\"ss-move ss-prev\"><br \/>\n                  <span class=\"ss-move-button\"><\/span><br \/>\n                <\/span><br \/>\n                <span class=\"ss-move ss-next\"><br \/>\n                  <span class=\"ss-move-button\"><\/span><br \/>\n                <\/span><br \/>\n                          <\/span><br \/>\n          <\/span><figcaption>\n                          <span class=\"image-count\">3 \/ 7<\/span><br \/>\n              <span class=\"image-caption-button\"><br \/>\n                <span class=\"caption-button-text caption-button-hide\">Show Caption +<\/span><br \/>\n                <span class=\"caption-button-text caption-button-show\">Hide Caption \u2013<\/span><br \/>\n              <\/span><br \/>\n                        <span class=\"image-caption\"><br \/>\n              <span class=\"caption-text\"><br \/>\n                U.S. Army soldier assigned to the 2nd Cavalry Regiment, reloads an M4 carbine to return fire at the opposing force during Saber Junction at Hohenfels, Germany Sept. 15, 2023.  Saber Junction 2023 is an annual exercise designed to increase the 2nd Cavalry Regiment\u2019s lethality, capabilities and readiness to deter aggression in support of NATO\u2019s collective deterrence and defense initiatives.<br \/>\n                <span class=\"caption-author\"> (Photo Credit: U.S. Army photo by Spc. William Kuang)<\/span><br \/>\n              <\/span><br \/>\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/api.army.mil\/e2\/c\/images\/2023\/09\/18\/014cb0f8\/original.jpg\" title=\"View original\" target=\"_blank\">VIEW ORIGINAL<\/a><br \/>\n            <\/span><br \/>\n          <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"photo\">\n          <span class=\"centered-image\"><br \/>\n            <span class=\"img-container\"><br \/>\n              <a class=\"rich-text-img-link\" href=\"https:\/\/api.army.mil\/e2\/c\/images\/2023\/09\/18\/26ce9611\/original.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n                <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Saber Junction 2023 Hohenfels, Germany\" src=\"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/size0-full-251.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n              <\/a><br \/>\n                              <span class=\"ss-move ss-prev\"><br \/>\n                  <span class=\"ss-move-button\"><\/span><br \/>\n                <\/span><br \/>\n                <span class=\"ss-move ss-next\"><br \/>\n                  <span class=\"ss-move-button\"><\/span><br \/>\n                <\/span><br \/>\n                          <\/span><br \/>\n          <\/span><figcaption>\n                          <span class=\"image-count\">4 \/ 7<\/span><br \/>\n              <span class=\"image-caption-button\"><br \/>\n                <span class=\"caption-button-text caption-button-hide\">Show Caption +<\/span><br \/>\n                <span class=\"caption-button-text caption-button-show\">Hide Caption \u2013<\/span><br \/>\n              <\/span><br \/>\n                        <span class=\"image-caption\"><br \/>\n              <span class=\"caption-text\"><br \/>\n                A convoy of French soldiers assigned to the Support Task Force of 91st Infantry Regiment, in collaboration with the U.S. Army soldiers assigned to the 7th Army Training Command, maneuver to the next recon point during Saber Junction at Hohenfels, Germany Sept. 9, 2023. Saber Junction 2023 is an annual exercise designed to increase the 2nd Cavalry Regiment\u2019s lethality, capabilities and readiness to deter aggression in support of NATO\u2019s collective deterrence and defense initiatives.  The 11th Armoured Cavalry Division is responsible for training more than 4,000 soldiers from the U.S. and 14 NATO, allies and partner nations participating in the exercise.<br \/>\n                <span class=\"caption-author\"> (Photo Credit: U.S. Army photo by Spc. William Kuang)<\/span><br \/>\n              <\/span><br \/>\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/api.army.mil\/e2\/c\/images\/2023\/09\/18\/26ce9611\/original.jpg\" title=\"View original\" target=\"_blank\">VIEW ORIGINAL<\/a><br \/>\n            <\/span><br \/>\n          <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"photo\">\n          <span class=\"centered-image\"><br \/>\n            <span class=\"img-container\"><br \/>\n              <a class=\"rich-text-img-link\" href=\"https:\/\/api.army.mil\/e2\/c\/images\/2023\/09\/18\/ac927c3f\/original.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n                <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Saber Junction 2023\" src=\"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/size0-full-252.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n              <\/a><br \/>\n                              <span class=\"ss-move ss-prev\"><br \/>\n                  <span class=\"ss-move-button\"><\/span><br \/>\n                <\/span><br \/>\n                <span class=\"ss-move ss-next\"><br \/>\n                  <span class=\"ss-move-button\"><\/span><br \/>\n                <\/span><br \/>\n                          <\/span><br \/>\n          <\/span><figcaption>\n                          <span class=\"image-count\">5 \/ 7<\/span><br \/>\n              <span class=\"image-caption-button\"><br \/>\n                <span class=\"caption-button-text caption-button-hide\">Show Caption +<\/span><br \/>\n                <span class=\"caption-button-text caption-button-show\">Hide Caption \u2013<\/span><br \/>\n              <\/span><br \/>\n                        <span class=\"image-caption\"><br \/>\n              <span class=\"caption-text\"><br \/>\n                U.S. Army Sgt. Edgar Mondragon, attached to 2nd Platoon \u201cPalehorse\u201d, 4th Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, secures an ambush position during Saber Junction at Hohenfels, Germany, Sept 16, 2023. Saber Junction 2023 is an annual exercise designed to increase 2CR lethality, capabilities and readiness to deter aggression in support of NATO\u2019s collective deterrence and defense initiatives.<br \/>\n                <span class=\"caption-author\"> (Photo Credit: U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Kenneth Rodriguez)<\/span><br \/>\n              <\/span><br \/>\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/api.army.mil\/e2\/c\/images\/2023\/09\/18\/ac927c3f\/original.jpg\" title=\"View original\" target=\"_blank\">VIEW ORIGINAL<\/a><br \/>\n            <\/span><br \/>\n          <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"photo\">\n          <span class=\"centered-image\"><br \/>\n            <span class=\"img-container\"><br \/>\n              <a class=\"rich-text-img-link\" href=\"https:\/\/api.army.mil\/e2\/c\/images\/2023\/09\/18\/8ccaebbc\/original.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n                <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Saber Junction 2023 Hohenfels, Germany\" src=\"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/size0-full-253.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n              <\/a><br \/>\n                              <span class=\"ss-move ss-prev\"><br \/>\n                  <span class=\"ss-move-button\"><\/span><br \/>\n                <\/span><br \/>\n                <span class=\"ss-move ss-next\"><br \/>\n                  <span class=\"ss-move-button\"><\/span><br \/>\n                <\/span><br \/>\n                          <\/span><br \/>\n          <\/span><figcaption>\n                          <span class=\"image-count\">6 \/ 7<\/span><br \/>\n              <span class=\"image-caption-button\"><br \/>\n                <span class=\"caption-button-text caption-button-hide\">Show Caption +<\/span><br \/>\n                <span class=\"caption-button-text caption-button-show\">Hide Caption \u2013<\/span><br \/>\n              <\/span><br \/>\n                        <span class=\"image-caption\"><br \/>\n              <span class=\"caption-text\"><br \/>\n                U.S. Army soldiers, assigned to the 2nd Cavalry Regiment, launch an unmanned aerial vehicle during Saber Junction at Hohenfels, Germany Sept. 12, 2023. Saber Junction 2023 is an annual exercise designed to increase the 2nd Cavalry Regiment\u2019s lethality, capabilities and readiness to deter aggression in support of NATO\u2019s collective deterrence and defense initiatives. The 11th Armoured Cavalry Division is responsible for training more than 4,000 soldiers from the U.S. and 14 NATO, allies and partner nations participating in the exercise.<br \/>\n                <span class=\"caption-author\"> (Photo Credit: U.S. Army photo by Spc. William Kuang)<\/span><br \/>\n              <\/span><br \/>\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/api.army.mil\/e2\/c\/images\/2023\/09\/18\/8ccaebbc\/original.jpg\" title=\"View original\" target=\"_blank\">VIEW ORIGINAL<\/a><br \/>\n            <\/span><br \/>\n          <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"photo\">\n          <span class=\"centered-image\"><br \/>\n            <span class=\"img-container\"><br \/>\n              <a class=\"rich-text-img-link\" href=\"https:\/\/api.army.mil\/e2\/c\/images\/2023\/09\/18\/91b870a5\/original.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n                <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Saber Junction 2023 Hohenfels, Germany\" src=\"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/size0-full-254.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n              <\/a><br \/>\n                              <span class=\"ss-move ss-prev\"><br \/>\n                  <span class=\"ss-move-button\"><\/span><br \/>\n                <\/span><br \/>\n                <span class=\"ss-move ss-next\"><br \/>\n                  <span class=\"ss-move-button\"><\/span><br \/>\n                <\/span><br \/>\n                          <\/span><br \/>\n          <\/span><figcaption>\n                          <span class=\"image-count\">7 \/ 7<\/span><br \/>\n              <span class=\"image-caption-button\"><br \/>\n                <span class=\"caption-button-text caption-button-hide\">Show Caption +<\/span><br \/>\n                <span class=\"caption-button-text caption-button-show\">Hide Caption \u2013<\/span><br \/>\n              <\/span><br \/>\n                        <span class=\"image-caption\"><br \/>\n              <span class=\"caption-text\"><br \/>\n                U.S. Army Reserve Spc. Cameron Hershberger, assigned to the 343rd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment (MPAD), mounts a GoPro onto an unmanned aerial vehicle catapult launcher during Saber Junction at Hohenfels, Germany Sept. 12, 2023. The 343rd MPAD is a mobilized unit out of Little Rock, Arkansas and is responsible for gathering, producing, and distributing media to internal and external audiences to highlight interoperability across U.S., NATO, allies and partner nations.<br \/>\n                <span class=\"caption-author\"> (Photo Credit: U.S. Army photo by Spc. William Kuang)<\/span><br \/>\n              <\/span><br \/>\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/api.army.mil\/e2\/c\/images\/2023\/09\/18\/91b870a5\/original.jpg\" title=\"View original\" target=\"_blank\">VIEW ORIGINAL<\/a><br \/>\n            <\/span><br \/>\n          <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Partner nations provide support to the U.S. Army and reinforce strengths to respond more efficiently and effectively to any situation. U.S. Army, NATO and allied countries work together for Saber Junction to increase interoperability and lethality of each country, acquiring the knowledge needed to understand how NATO partners operate and effectively expanding readiness for deterring potential adversaries.<\/p>\n<p>Saber Junction creates an environment for soldiers to make mistakes and improve their readiness. Soldiers are exposed to real-life scenarios for them to overcome and achieve the best possible outcome in accordance with the commander\u2019s intent. Limiting casualties and deterring potential adversaries are daily objectives soldiers are committed to accomplishing.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is our chance to make mistakes under some pressure and stress, but ultimately the consequences are a lot lower than if we made those same mistakes in real-life conflicts. This is our chance to try some innovation, different plans and see what works,\u201d Inouye said.<\/p>\n<div class=\"editor-image photo-slideshow\">\n<figure class=\"photo cur-photo\">\n          <span class=\"centered-image\"><br \/>\n            <span class=\"img-container\"><br \/>\n              <a class=\"rich-text-img-link\" href=\"https:\/\/api.army.mil\/e2\/c\/images\/2023\/09\/18\/26f2340f\/original.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n                <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Saber Junction 2023 Hohenfels, Germany\" src=\"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/size0-full-255.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n              <\/a><br \/>\n                              <span class=\"ss-move ss-prev\"><br \/>\n                  <span class=\"ss-move-button\"><\/span><br \/>\n                <\/span><br \/>\n                <span class=\"ss-move ss-next\"><br \/>\n                  <span class=\"ss-move-button\"><\/span><br \/>\n                <\/span><br \/>\n                          <\/span><br \/>\n          <\/span><figcaption>\n                          <span class=\"image-count\">1 \/ 7<\/span><br \/>\n              <span class=\"image-caption-button\"><br \/>\n                <span class=\"caption-button-text caption-button-hide\">Show Caption +<\/span><br \/>\n                <span class=\"caption-button-text caption-button-show\">Hide Caption \u2013<\/span><br \/>\n              <\/span><br \/>\n                        <span class=\"image-caption\"><br \/>\n              <span class=\"caption-text\"><br \/>\n                A U.S. Army soldier assigned to the 2nd Cavalry Regiment signals to the UH-60 Black Hawk about opposing force location during Saber Junction at Hohenfels, Germany Sept. 15, 2023.  Saber Junction 2023 is an annual exercise designed to increase the 2nd Cavalry Regiment\u2019s lethality, capabilities and readiness to deter aggression in support of NATO\u2019s collective deterrence and defense initiatives.<br \/>\n                <span class=\"caption-author\"> (Photo Credit: U.S. Army photo by Spc. William Kuang)<\/span><br \/>\n              <\/span><br \/>\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/api.army.mil\/e2\/c\/images\/2023\/09\/18\/26f2340f\/original.jpg\" title=\"View original\" target=\"_blank\">VIEW ORIGINAL<\/a><br \/>\n            <\/span><br \/>\n          <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"photo\">\n          <span class=\"centered-image\"><br \/>\n            <span class=\"img-container\"><br \/>\n              <a class=\"rich-text-img-link\" href=\"https:\/\/api.army.mil\/e2\/c\/images\/2023\/09\/18\/6278631a\/original.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n                <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Saber Junction 2023 Hohenfels, Germany\" src=\"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/size0-full-256.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n              <\/a><br \/>\n                              <span class=\"ss-move ss-prev\"><br \/>\n                  <span class=\"ss-move-button\"><\/span><br \/>\n                <\/span><br \/>\n                <span class=\"ss-move ss-next\"><br \/>\n                  <span class=\"ss-move-button\"><\/span><br \/>\n                <\/span><br \/>\n                          <\/span><br \/>\n          <\/span><figcaption>\n                          <span class=\"image-count\">2 \/ 7<\/span><br \/>\n              <span class=\"image-caption-button\"><br \/>\n                <span class=\"caption-button-text caption-button-hide\">Show Caption +<\/span><br \/>\n                <span class=\"caption-button-text caption-button-show\">Hide Caption \u2013<\/span><br \/>\n              <\/span><br \/>\n                        <span class=\"image-caption\"><br \/>\n              <span class=\"caption-text\"><br \/>\n                Bosnian soldiers in collaboration with U.S. Army Soldiers, assigned to the 2nd Cavalry Regiment, receive tactical training for chemical warfare during Saber Junction at Hohenfels, Germany Sept. 12, 2023. Saber Junction 2023 is an annual exercise designed to increase the 2nd Cavalry Regiment\u2019s lethality, capabilities and readiness to deter aggression in support of NATO\u2019s collective deterrence and defense initiatives. The 11th Armoured Cavalry Division is responsible for training more than 4,000 soldiers from the U.S. and 14 NATO, allies and partner nations participating in the exercise. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Spc. William Kuang)<br \/>\n                <span class=\"caption-author\"> (Photo Credit: Spc. William Kuang)<\/span><br \/>\n              <\/span><br \/>\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/api.army.mil\/e2\/c\/images\/2023\/09\/18\/6278631a\/original.jpg\" title=\"View original\" target=\"_blank\">VIEW ORIGINAL<\/a><br \/>\n            <\/span><br \/>\n          <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"photo\">\n          <span class=\"centered-image\"><br \/>\n            <span class=\"img-container\"><br \/>\n              <a class=\"rich-text-img-link\" href=\"https:\/\/api.army.mil\/e2\/c\/images\/2023\/09\/18\/11334662\/original.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n                <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Saber Junction 2023\" src=\"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/size0-full-257.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n              <\/a><br \/>\n                              <span class=\"ss-move ss-prev\"><br \/>\n                  <span class=\"ss-move-button\"><\/span><br \/>\n                <\/span><br \/>\n                <span class=\"ss-move ss-next\"><br \/>\n                  <span class=\"ss-move-button\"><\/span><br \/>\n                <\/span><br \/>\n                          <\/span><br \/>\n          <\/span><figcaption>\n                          <span class=\"image-count\">3 \/ 7<\/span><br \/>\n              <span class=\"image-caption-button\"><br \/>\n                <span class=\"caption-button-text caption-button-hide\">Show Caption +<\/span><br \/>\n                <span class=\"caption-button-text caption-button-show\">Hide Caption \u2013<\/span><br \/>\n              <\/span><br \/>\n                        <span class=\"image-caption\"><br \/>\n              <span class=\"caption-text\"><br \/>\n                U.S. Army soldier Pvt. Ruben Jaso of 2nd Cavalry Regiment secures the entry control point with a M2 .50 Caliber Machine Gun during Saber Junction at Hohenfels, Germany Sept. 13, 2023. Saber Junction 2023 is an annual exercise designed to increase the 2nd Cavalry Regiment lethality, capabilities and readiness to deter aggression in support of NATO\u2019s collective deterrence and defense initiatives. The 11th Armoured Cavalry Division is responsible for training more than 4,000 soldiers from the U.S. and 14 NATO, allies and partner nations participating in the exercise.<br \/>\n                <span class=\"caption-author\"> (Photo Credit: U.S. Army photo by Spc. Jet Cortez)<\/span><br \/>\n              <\/span><br \/>\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/api.army.mil\/e2\/c\/images\/2023\/09\/18\/11334662\/original.jpg\" title=\"View original\" target=\"_blank\">VIEW ORIGINAL<\/a><br \/>\n            <\/span><br \/>\n          <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"photo\">\n          <span class=\"centered-image\"><br \/>\n            <span class=\"img-container\"><br \/>\n              <a class=\"rich-text-img-link\" href=\"https:\/\/api.army.mil\/e2\/c\/images\/2023\/09\/18\/9f0bc2b6\/original.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n                <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Saber Junction 2023 Day 3\" src=\"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/size0-full-258.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n              <\/a><br \/>\n                              <span class=\"ss-move ss-prev\"><br \/>\n                  <span class=\"ss-move-button\"><\/span><br \/>\n                <\/span><br \/>\n                <span class=\"ss-move ss-next\"><br \/>\n                  <span class=\"ss-move-button\"><\/span><br \/>\n                <\/span><br \/>\n                          <\/span><br \/>\n          <\/span><figcaption>\n                          <span class=\"image-count\">4 \/ 7<\/span><br \/>\n              <span class=\"image-caption-button\"><br \/>\n                <span class=\"caption-button-text caption-button-hide\">Show Caption +<\/span><br \/>\n                <span class=\"caption-button-text caption-button-show\">Hide Caption \u2013<\/span><br \/>\n              <\/span><br \/>\n                        <span class=\"image-caption\"><br \/>\n              <span class=\"caption-text\"><br \/>\n                U.S. Army Master Sgt. Istar Otto and First Sgt. Adam Ward attached to the 2nd Cavalry Regiment, Regimental Support Squadron, guard their security entry point during Saber Junction in Amberg, Germany Sept. 9, 2023. Saber Junction 2023 is an annual exercise designed to increase the 2nd Cavalry Regiment lethality, capabilities and readiness to deter aggression in support of NATO\u2019s collective deterrence and defense initiatives. The 11th Armoured Cavalry Division is responsible for training more than 4,000 soldiers from the U.S. and 14 NATO, allies and partner nations participating in the exercise.<br \/>\n                <span class=\"caption-author\"> (Photo Credit: U.S. Army photo by Spc. Cameron Hershberger)<\/span><br \/>\n              <\/span><br \/>\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/api.army.mil\/e2\/c\/images\/2023\/09\/18\/9f0bc2b6\/original.jpg\" title=\"View original\" target=\"_blank\">VIEW ORIGINAL<\/a><br \/>\n            <\/span><br \/>\n          <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"photo\">\n          <span class=\"centered-image\"><br \/>\n            <span class=\"img-container\"><br \/>\n              <a class=\"rich-text-img-link\" href=\"https:\/\/api.army.mil\/e2\/c\/images\/2023\/09\/18\/4e1f3ed4\/original.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n                <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Saber Junction 2023\" src=\"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/size0-full-259.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n              <\/a><br \/>\n                              <span class=\"ss-move ss-prev\"><br \/>\n                  <span class=\"ss-move-button\"><\/span><br \/>\n                <\/span><br \/>\n                <span class=\"ss-move ss-next\"><br \/>\n                  <span class=\"ss-move-button\"><\/span><br \/>\n                <\/span><br \/>\n                          <\/span><br \/>\n          <\/span><figcaption>\n                          <span class=\"image-count\">5 \/ 7<\/span><br \/>\n              <span class=\"image-caption-button\"><br \/>\n                <span class=\"caption-button-text caption-button-hide\">Show Caption +<\/span><br \/>\n                <span class=\"caption-button-text caption-button-show\">Hide Caption \u2013<\/span><br \/>\n              <\/span><br \/>\n                        <span class=\"image-caption\"><br \/>\n              <span class=\"caption-text\"><br \/>\n                A  4th Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment Stryker armored vehicle is ambushed  by Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 4th Infantry Regiment\u2019s opposing forces during a convoy at Saber Junction in Hohenfels, Germany, Sept 15, 2023. Saber Junction 2023 is an annual exercise designed to increase 2CR lethality, capabilities and readiness to deter aggression in support of NATO\u2019s collective deterrence and defense initiatives. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. Kenneth Rodriguez)<br \/>\n                <span class=\"caption-author\"> (Photo Credit: Sgt. Kenneth Rodriguez)<\/span><br \/>\n              <\/span><br \/>\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/api.army.mil\/e2\/c\/images\/2023\/09\/18\/4e1f3ed4\/original.jpg\" title=\"View original\" target=\"_blank\">VIEW ORIGINAL<\/a><br \/>\n            <\/span><br \/>\n          <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"photo\">\n          <span class=\"centered-image\"><br \/>\n            <span class=\"img-container\"><br \/>\n              <a class=\"rich-text-img-link\" href=\"https:\/\/api.army.mil\/e2\/c\/images\/2023\/09\/18\/e029bcbc\/original.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n                <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Saber Junction 2023 Hohenfels, Germany\" src=\"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/size0-full-260.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n              <\/a><br \/>\n                              <span class=\"ss-move ss-prev\"><br \/>\n                  <span class=\"ss-move-button\"><\/span><br \/>\n                <\/span><br \/>\n                <span class=\"ss-move ss-next\"><br \/>\n                  <span class=\"ss-move-button\"><\/span><br \/>\n                <\/span><br \/>\n                          <\/span><br \/>\n          <\/span><figcaption>\n                          <span class=\"image-count\">6 \/ 7<\/span><br \/>\n              <span class=\"image-caption-button\"><br \/>\n                <span class=\"caption-button-text caption-button-hide\">Show Caption +<\/span><br \/>\n                <span class=\"caption-button-text caption-button-show\">Hide Caption \u2013<\/span><br \/>\n              <\/span><br \/>\n                        <span class=\"image-caption\"><br \/>\n              <span class=\"caption-text\"><br \/>\n                U.S. Army soldiers assigned to the 4th Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment rally troops after defense against the opposing force\u2019s ambush during Saber Junction at Hohenfels, Germany Sept. 16, 2023.  Saber Junction 2023 is an annual exercise designed to increase the 2nd Cavalry Regiment\u2019s lethality, capabilities and readiness to deter aggression in support of NATO\u2019s collective deterrence and defense initiatives.<br \/>\n                <span class=\"caption-author\"> (Photo Credit: U.S. Army photo by Spc. William Kuang)<\/span><br \/>\n              <\/span><br \/>\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/api.army.mil\/e2\/c\/images\/2023\/09\/18\/e029bcbc\/original.jpg\" title=\"View original\" target=\"_blank\">VIEW ORIGINAL<\/a><br \/>\n            <\/span><br \/>\n          <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"photo\">\n          <span class=\"centered-image\"><br \/>\n            <span class=\"img-container\"><br \/>\n              <a class=\"rich-text-img-link\" href=\"https:\/\/api.army.mil\/e2\/c\/images\/2023\/09\/18\/feb1862e\/original.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n                <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Saber Junction 2023 Hohenfels, Germany\" src=\"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/size0-full-261.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n              <\/a><br \/>\n                              <span class=\"ss-move ss-prev\"><br \/>\n                  <span class=\"ss-move-button\"><\/span><br \/>\n                <\/span><br \/>\n                <span class=\"ss-move ss-next\"><br \/>\n                  <span class=\"ss-move-button\"><\/span><br \/>\n                <\/span><br \/>\n                          <\/span><br \/>\n          <\/span><figcaption>\n                          <span class=\"image-count\">7 \/ 7<\/span><br \/>\n              <span class=\"image-caption-button\"><br \/>\n                <span class=\"caption-button-text caption-button-hide\">Show Caption +<\/span><br \/>\n                <span class=\"caption-button-text caption-button-show\">Hide Caption \u2013<\/span><br \/>\n              <\/span><br \/>\n                        <span class=\"image-caption\"><br \/>\n              <span class=\"caption-text\"><br \/>\n                U.S. Army Cpt. Stefan Inouye, assigned to the 2nd Cavalry Regiment, transports a casualty to a medical tent during Saber Junction at Hohenfels, Germany Sept. 11, 2023. Saber Junction 2023 is an annual exercise designed to increase the 2nd Cavalry Regiment\u2019s lethality, capabilities and readiness to deter aggression in support of NATO\u2019s collective deterrence and defense initiatives. The 11th Armoured Cavalry Division is responsible for training more than 4,000 soldiers from the U.S. and 14 NATO, allies and partner nations participating in the exercise<br \/>\n                <span class=\"caption-author\"> (Photo Credit: U.S. Army photo by Spc. William Kuang)<\/span><br \/>\n              <\/span><br \/>\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/api.army.mil\/e2\/c\/images\/2023\/09\/18\/feb1862e\/original.jpg\" title=\"View original\" target=\"_blank\">VIEW ORIGINAL<\/a><br \/>\n            <\/span><br \/>\n          <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Soldier performance improved in multiple aspects such as security, readiness and lethality as a result of this training. The observer coach\/trainers from 7th Army Training Command were out in the field with the 2nd Cavalry Regiment, providing guidance and assistance to soldiers, ensuring they were ready to respond to attacks from the opposing force.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOPFOR is a trained infantry regiment fighting off enemy tactics for soldiers to gain better composure and tactics that we would see in real life battle,\u201d Johnson stated.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, all the preparation was developed for the final climax battle, Fight Night, where all the military units united against the OPFOR. They all rendezvoused on one location, confronting OPFOR and completing Saber Junction with all the tactical and technical systems they had gained throughout the event to counter the enemy, successfully reinforcing interoperability, lethality and commitment.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFight Night is the culminating battle where both the opposing forces and the 2nd Cavalry Regiment will converge on one known location and the winner takes all,\u201d said Johnson. \u201cI am so impressed by the way they\u2019ve been fighting out here. The leadership is taking an active role in ensuring that these soldiers are safe. We couldn\u2019t ask for a better rotation.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>1 \/ 6 Show Caption + Hide Caption \u2013 U.S. Army soldiers attached to 2nd Platoon \u201cPalehorse\u201d, 4th Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, rally together to plan the next step of operations during Saber Junction at Hohenfels, Germany, Sept 16, 2023. 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