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Coalition live fire closes out Eager Lion 2019
September 7, 2019
An M1A2 Abrams main battle tank from the 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, fires its 120mm gun downrange during a coalition combined arms live fire exercise, part of Eager Lion 2019, in Jordan, Sept. 5, 2019. The CALFEX was the culminating event of the multinational exercise, which saw up to 30 different countries participating in allied training scenarios that improved their collective ability to plan and operate in a coalition-type environment. In its ninth year, Eager Lion is U.S. Central Command’s premiere exercise in the Levant region.
U.S., Jordanian soldiers train shoulder to shoulder at Eager Lion 2019
September 5, 2019
A Royal Jordanian Army Soldier from the 39th Mechanized Infantry Battalion provides security while Soldiers from the U.S. Army's 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, call out enemy objectives during a situational training exercise- part of Eager Lion 2019- at an urban assault training village near Amman, Jordan, Sept. 2, 2019.
Soldiers train on saving lives
September 5, 2019
A Jordan Soldier, with 7th Mechanized Battalion, 48th Mechanized Brigade, supports a U.S. Army Soldier, with 1st Squadron, 102nd Cavalry Regiment, 44th Infantry Brigade Combat Team of the 42nd Infantry Division, New Jersey National Guard, mimicking an arm and abdominal injury during medical evacuation training, part of the Jordan Operational Engagement Program at Joint Training Center-Jordan August 27, 2019. The Army is optimizing for interoperability with all our allies and partners to strengthen alliances and deliver more effective coalition operations.
ARCENT DCG talks Eager Lion, Middle East exercises
September 4, 2019
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. David C. Hill, Deputy Commanding General of U.S. Army Central Command, visits 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division Soldiers to offer words of encouragement and recognize outstanding work during their participation in Eager Lion 2019.
Quick-reaction FET shows off skills at EL19
September 4, 2019
Jordan Armed Forces Warrant Officer Haneen Waqueez, Mohamed Bin Zayed Brigade/Quick Reaction Force Female Engagement Team, directs members of the FET where they are going to next during a coalition situational training exercise lane during Exercise Eager Lion 19, near Amman, Jordan on Sept. 3, 2019. The JAF FET were integrated into the JAF 81st Rapid Intervention Battalion alongside with the 3 Parachute Regiment, 3rd Battalion.
Cyber stars: JAF, US partnership foils attacks during EL19
September 4, 2019
Jordan Armed Forces Maj. Esaid Feras (third from right), the cyber security officer for Eager Lion 19, and members of the JAF Cyber Incident Response Team pose for a photo Sept. 1, 2019, at the King Abdullah II Special Operations Training Center in Amman, Jordan. The cyber portion of EL19 was at its most robust this year.
Up up, away: Soldiers conduct medical evacuation training in Jordan
September 1, 2019
U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers with G Company, 5th General Support Aviation Battalion, 244th Combat Aviation Brigade, Task Force Warhawk, hovers over a rooftop in a UH-60 Black Hawk to lower their combat medic toward their comrades, with 1st Squadron, 102nd Cavalry Regiment, 44th Infantry Brigade Combat Team of the 42nd Infantry Division, New Jersey National Guard, during medical evacuation training at Joint Training Center-Jordan August 23, 2019. The Army’s first priority is 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.
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.
‘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.
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.
Reserve Soldiers don new right-shoulder insignia
July 30, 2019
Reserve Soldiers don new right-shoulder insignia
Jordan, America launch new training cycle
July 26, 2019
New Jersey National Guard Soldiers, with 1st Squadron, 102nd Calvary Regiment, and Jordan Border Guard Force Soldiers, with the 7th Mechanized Battalion, 48th Mechanized Brigade, render a salute to the Jordanian and American National Anthems during the Jordan Operational Engagement Program (JOEP) opening ceremony July 14, 2019. JOEP is a 14-week individual and collective training, as well as a military partnership between Jordan and America.
Arizona National Guard hands off ASG - Jordan to Army Reserve
July 18, 2019
U.S. Army Soldiers of the 655 Regional Support Group (RSG), based out of Westover Air Reserve Base in Massachusetts, officially assume command of Area Support Group-Jordan from the 198 RSG, Arizona National Guard, during a formal Transfer of Authority held July 18, 2019 at the Joint Training Center.
NCO Exchange between U.S. Army and Jordan Armed Forces
April 18, 2019
A Jordanian Soldier is presented with a 1st Theater Sustainment Command patch following the the United States Army and Jordan Armed Forces noncommissioned officer subject matter expert exchange in Amman, Jordan, April 6-10, 2019. Topics included the enlisted force structure, promotions, professional military education, performance feedback, evaluation processes, and career development for both armies. The U.S. and Jordan remain committed to a strong bilateral relationship built on common interests and mutual respect.
Training, Tracers, and Transition – California Guardsmen train with Jordan Armed Forces
March 25, 2019
Jordan Armed Forces Brig. Gen. Khalid Mohammed Al-Masaeid, Northern Region commander, speaks during the JAF’s 10th Border Guard Force Battalion graduation from the Joint Operational Engagement Program, March 14, 2019, at the Peace Operations Training Center near Amman, Jordan. The 10th BGF will head to the outer limits of Jordan and defend their borders using the training and experience they gained from the JOEP.
Heading Home, the 1-18 CAV passes its torch to the next unit
March 16, 2019
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Jeremy Hopkins, California National Guard’s 1st Squadron, 18th Cavalry Regiment (1-18 CAV) commander and Command Sgt. Maj. Luis F. Ferretti, 1-18 CAV, command sergeant major, furl their unit colors during a transfer of authority ceremony at the Joint Training Center in Jordan, March 14, 2019. The 1-18 CAV relinquished authority to the New Jersey National Guard’s 1st Squadron, 102nd Cavalry Regiment after a nine-month rotation in Jordan where they worked with the Jordan Armed Forces’ Border Guard Force as part of the Jordan Operational Engagement Program.
Joint training with Jordan a ‘win-win,’ says Gen. Lengyel
February 11, 2019
Air Force Gen. Joseph Lengyel, chief, National Guard Bureau, meets with Maj. Gen. Yousef Al-Hnaity, commander, Royal Jordanian Air Force, during a visit to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Feb. 7, 2019.

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