2CR CALFX: Saber Strike 24

Credit: Spc. Austin Robertson | Date Taken: 04/16/2024
U.S. Soldiers assigned to Eagle Troop, 2nd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, conduct a Combined Arms Live Fire Exercise (CALFX) during Saber Strike 24 in Bemowo Piskie Training Area, Poland, April 16, 2024. The CALFX prepares the Soldiers for future operations and demonstrates 2CR’s readiness to fight and win in any future conflict. DEFENDER is the Dynamic Employment of Forces to Europe for NATO Deterrence and Enhanced Readiness, and is a U.S. European Command scheduled, U.S. Army Europe and Africa conducted exercise that consists of Saber Strike, Immediate Response, and Swift Response. DEFENDER 24 is linked to NATO’s Steadfast Defender exercise, and DoD’s Large Scale Global Exercise, taking place from 28 March to 31 May. DEFENDER 24 is the largest U.S. Army exercise in Europe and includes more than 17,000 U.S. and 23,000 multinational service members from more than 20 Allied and partner nations, including Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Georgia, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. (U.S. Army B-Roll By Spc. Austin Robertson)