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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.
Fearless females unite, empower one another
August 23, 2019
Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army Quick Reaction Force Female Engagement Team (FET) members listen closely during the closing ceremony of the subject matter exchange with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (FET) August 7, 2019 in Jordan. The U.S. is committed to the security of Jordan and to partnering closely with JAF to meet common security challenges.
‘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.

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