American, Jordanian soldiers conduct medevac training
August 28, 2019
U.S. Army Sgt. Ignacio Aparicio, center, crew chief, Golf Company, 5th Battalion, 159th Aviation Regiment, talks to members of Jordan Armed Forces’ 7th Mechanized Infantry Battalion about hand signals and casualty loading procedures during medical evacuation training in preparation for exercise Eager Lion 2019, Aug. 21, 2019. This multinational exercise is U.S. Central Command’s premiere exercise in the Levant region and is a major training event that provides U.S. forces, Jordan Armed Forces and 28 other participating nations the opportunity to improve their collective ability to plan and operate in a coalition-type environment. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. Zach Mott)
Military Working Dog Demonstration at Joint Training Center-Jordan
August 28, 2019
Brenda, a U.S. Air Force military working dog with 322 Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, calmly sits next to her handler on the soccer field where she demonstrated her obedience, tolerance to human interaction and attack skills at Joint Training Center-Jordan during her visit Aug. 22, 2019. Readiness, the capability of our forces to conduct the full range of military operations to defeat all enemies regardless of the threats they pose, is paramount.
Proper planning provides successful foundation for Eager Lion 19
August 26, 2019
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Omar Minott, left, the commander of 1st Squadron, 102nd Cavalry Regiment, 44th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, New Jersey Army National Guard, shakes hands with Jordanian Armed Forces Lt. Col. Saif Al Khawaldeh, the commander of the 39th Mechanized Infantry Battalion, prior to a planning meeting for Exercise Eager Lion 19 in Jordan on Aug. 19, 2019. This multinational exercise is U.S. Central Command’s premiere exercise in the Levant region and is a major training event that provides U.S. forces, Jordan Armed Forces and 28 other participating nations the opportunity to improve their collective ability to plan and operate in a coalition-type environment.
Friendship at center of large-scale Exercise Eager Lion 19
August 25, 2019
U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Brad Swanson, U.S. Central Command’s Director of Exercises and Training, addresses the audience at a press conference for Eager Lion 19 at King Abdullah II Special Operations Training Center (KASOTC), Jordan, Aug. 25, 2019. Eager Lion 19 is a multilateral exercise hosted by the Kingdom of Jordan, consisting of a total of 30 nations from around the world, designed to exchange military expertise and improve interoperability among partner nations.
This Is What We Do: Syrian Logistics Cell
August 23, 2019
Members of the 1st Theater Sustainment Command's Syrian Logistics Cell stand for a group photo in Erbil, Iraq.
Regional Cooperation 2019 Promotes Interoperability
August 23, 2019
Guy Zero, deputy director of exercises and training, U.S. Central Command, speaks to coalition partners on the first day of Exercise Regional Cooperation 2019 at Dushanbe, Tajikistan, August 5, 2019. Exercise Regional Cooperation is an annual exercise to help strengthen military-to-military relationships between the United States and partners in Central and South Asia. The exercise enhances regional security and stability among the participating nations.
Vehicle quality assurance experts keep APS-5 ready to roll
August 22, 2019
Sgt. 1st Class Matthew Zakrzewski, maintenance quality assurance, 401st Army Field Support Battalion-Kuwait performs an inspection of the turret attached to an M2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle following repairs Aug. 15 at Army Prepositioned Stocks-5, Camp Arifjan, Kuwait. Zakrzewski said turrets are particularly difficult to assess given their complexity.
‘Flying Tigers’ bound into Eager Lion
August 22, 2019
244th Combat Aviation Brigade Soldiers with Task Force Javelin offload a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter from a U.S. Air Force Strategic Airlift C-17, shortly after arriving to King Abdullah II Air Base, Jordan, in anticipation of Eager Lion 19, Aug. 12, 2019. Eager Lion is U.S. Central Command’s premiere military training exercise in the Levant region. The event provides U.S. forces, Royal Jordanian Armed Forces, and 27 other participating nations the opportunity to improve their collective ability to plan and operate in a coalition environment.
Statement from General Kenneth F. McKenzie, Jr., Commander, U.S. Central Command, Welcoming the Kingdom of Bahrain into the International Maritime Security Construct
August 19, 2019
Shave-tails earn silver spurs
August 19, 2019
Spur candidates with 1st Squadron, 102nd Cavalry Regiment, 44th Infantry Brigade Combat Team of the 42nd Infantry Division, New Jersey National Guard, call for fire while being evaluated by a Spur Holder on their teamwork, radio communication capabilities and the elements of call for fire during a Spur Ride at Joint Training Center-Jordan August 11, 2019. The Army’s first priority is readiness - ensuring Soldiers have the tools and training needed to be lethal and ready to fight and win.