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AZ Guard, Kazakh Service Members keep Partnership Rolling
July 29, 2019
Members of the Armed Forces from the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Arizona Army National Guard dismantle the transmission from a M998A2 Series High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) during a State Partnership Program vehicle maintenance exchange at the Papago Park Military Reservation July 16. During this week-long maintenance exchange, wheeled vehicle mechanics from both countries explained how they conduct fleet maintenance operations, parts and tools supply logistics and manage personnel and facilities that support maintenance functions.

‘Common commitment’ to peacekeeping, future cooperation shown at Steppe Eagle 19 closing ceremony
July 1, 2019
Ambassador William H. Moser (center in suit), the United States Ambassador to Kazakhstan, stands with senior Kazakhstani Ground Forces’ officials during a visit to a forward operating base at Chilikemer Training Area near Almaty, Kazakhstan June 27, 2019, as part of Exercise Steppe Eagle 19. The Ambassador joined the U.K. Ambassador to Kazakhstan, the Deputy Commanding General for U.S. Army Central, and the state of Arizona’s Adjutant General to visit multinational troops participating in Steppe Eagle 19. The exercise is an annual U.S. Army Central-led exercise that promotes stability and interoperability in the Central and South Asia region.

Utah linguists enhance Exercise Steppe Eagle 19
June 27, 2019
Spc. Gregory Thomson (far left), Utah Army National Guard, interprets for a media role player during cordon and search training with the Kazakhstani Ground Forces at Exercise Steppe Eagle 19 at Chilikemer Training Area near Almaty, Kazakhstan, June 25, 2019. Kazakhstan, the United States, the United Kingdom, Tajikistan, and Kyrgyzstan all sent participants for the exercise, while India, Turkey, and Uzbekistan sent observers. Steppe Eagle 19 is an annual U.S. Army Central-led exercise that promotes regional stability and interoperability in the Central and South Asia region.

Eight days in, Steppe Eagle 19 participants showing progress, interoperability
June 27, 2019
Kazakhstani soldiers maintain security at a patrol base at Chilikemer Training Area near Almaty, Kazakhstan during Exercise Steppe Eagle 19, June 25, 2019. Steppe Eagle 19 is an annual U.S. Army Central-led exercise that promotes regional stability and interoperability in the Central and South Asia region.

U.S. physician teaches SE19 medical participants to ‘race the Reaper’
June 22, 2019
U.S. Army physician, Maj. Michael Eiffert, M.D. (far left), presents a Tactical Combat Casualty Care and Health Service Support in Peacekeeping Operations class, June 20, 2019, to medical participants at Steppe Eagle 19 at Illisky Training Area in Kazakhstan. The class was designed to teach medical providers from Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, and the Kyrgyz Republic about trauma care and preventive medicine.

Steppe Eagle 19 opening ceremony demonstrates strength of relationships, militaries
June 19, 2019
Kazakhstani Gen. Maj. Abubakirov, commander of the Kazakh Air Assault Forces and the presiding officer for the opening ceremony for Steppe Eagle 19, speaks to Kazakh Ground Forces Soldiers at illisky Training Area near Almaty, Kazakhstan, June 17, 2019. Steppe Eagle 19 is an annual U.S. Army Central-led exercise that promotes regional stability and interoperability in the Central and South Asia region.

Interoperability with Partner Nations in Action
August 23, 2018
A soldier from the Armed Forces of the Republic of Kazakhstan stands at his post on a checkpoint set-up as part of the Field Training Exercise portion of Exercise STEPPE EAGLE 18.

The United States and Kazakhstan continue to be partners in ensuring regional stability and security in Central Asia.

Nations Gather for Exercise Steppe Eagle
August 10, 2018
A member of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Kazakhstan salutes during the opening ceremony of Exercise STEPPE EAGLE 18. Kazakhstan continues to be a strategic and regional partner, and a significant contributor to regional stability. We are proud partners and welcome the opportunity to work together as a team.

Flags rise over Exercise Steppe Eagle opening ceremony
July 24, 2017
Maj. Gen. Murat Bektanov, Kazakhstan Land Forces commander, greets representatives from each nation participating in Exercise Steppe Eagle 17 during the opening ceremony July 22, 2017, at Illisky Training Center, Kazakhstan. (U.S. Army photo by Capt. Desiree Dillehay, 149th Military Engagement Team)

Steppe Eagle 17 continues partnership for US, UK, Kazakhstan
April 21, 2017
A U.S. Army Soldier with 31st Combat Support Hospital shows a Kazakhstani medic with the Kazakhstan Peacekeeping Battalion how to properly secure a patient in a litter during Steppe Eagle Koktem, Apr. 3, 2017 at Illisky Training Center, Kazakhstan.