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Soldiers of C Company, 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, with the 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, in Iraq April 2003. Stock Photo

RM2X11G0E–Soldiers of C Company, 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, with the 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, in Iraq April 2003.

Florida Army National Guard (FLARNG) Soldiers with 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment begin boarding CH-47 Chinooks piloted by Soldiers of 1st Battalion, 111th Aviation Regiment during Exportable Combat Training Capability (XCTC) exercise at Camp Shelby, Mississippi, July 28, 2024. XCTC’s culminating event required the coordination of several units to achieve mission accomplishment. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Christian Wilson) Stock Photo

RM2XMMBBJ–Florida Army National Guard (FLARNG) Soldiers with 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment begin boarding CH-47 Chinooks piloted by Soldiers of 1st Battalion, 111th Aviation Regiment during Exportable Combat Training Capability (XCTC) exercise at Camp Shelby, Mississippi, July 28, 2024. XCTC’s culminating event required the coordination of several units to achieve mission accomplishment. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Christian Wilson)

Soldiers of C Company, 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, with the 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, search a building in Iraq while on patrol April 16, 2003. Stock Photo

RM2X11G01–Soldiers of C Company, 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, with the 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, search a building in Iraq while on patrol April 16, 2003.

Florida Soldiers with 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, headquartered in Orlando, start their journey to support the 59th presidential inauguration Jan. 15, 2021. Approximately 600 Soldiers and Airmen from the Florida National Guard will be on-hand in the nation’s capital working with local authorities on missions like security, traffic control and communications support. Stock Photo

RM2H0B345–Florida Soldiers with 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, headquartered in Orlando, start their journey to support the 59th presidential inauguration Jan. 15, 2021. Approximately 600 Soldiers and Airmen from the Florida National Guard will be on-hand in the nation’s capital working with local authorities on missions like security, traffic control and communications support.

U.S. Army Private 1st Class Lee Bailes, D. Company, 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, Florida Army National Guard, demonstrates his strength and endurance while completing Victory Tower and a skills competency course on Fort Jackson during the Region 3 Best Warrior Competition at the McCrady Training Center, Eastover, S.C., May 1, 2013. Each of the 10 states and territories in Region 3 have one Soldier and one noncommissioned officer competing in the four day event which will test their Soldiering skills, April 29 to May 2. The first-place winners in the NCO and enlisted Soldiers categor Stock Photo

RMKD361N–U.S. Army Private 1st Class Lee Bailes, D. Company, 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, Florida Army National Guard, demonstrates his strength and endurance while completing Victory Tower and a skills competency course on Fort Jackson during the Region 3 Best Warrior Competition at the McCrady Training Center, Eastover, S.C., May 1, 2013. Each of the 10 states and territories in Region 3 have one Soldier and one noncommissioned officer competing in the four day event which will test their Soldiering skills, April 29 to May 2. The first-place winners in the NCO and enlisted Soldiers categor

A U.S. Army Soldier from the 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment provides security during a patrol of a Palestine neighborhood in Mosul, Iraq, March 19, 2007. Senior Airman Vanessa Valentine Stock Photo

RMEJKEAX–A U.S. Army Soldier from the 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment provides security during a patrol of a Palestine neighborhood in Mosul, Iraq, March 19, 2007. Senior Airman Vanessa Valentine

A Florida National Guard Solider with the 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment familiarizes himself with the M249 squad automatic weapon system as his grader provides feedback during the Expert Infantryman Badge qualification course April 3rd 2017 at Camp Blanding Joint Training Center, Starke, Fla. Soldiers attempting to earn the EIB have specific graders at each weapons system in order to test their knowledge. Stock Photo

RMR7RFD2–A Florida National Guard Solider with the 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment familiarizes himself with the M249 squad automatic weapon system as his grader provides feedback during the Expert Infantryman Badge qualification course April 3rd 2017 at Camp Blanding Joint Training Center, Starke, Fla. Soldiers attempting to earn the EIB have specific graders at each weapons system in order to test their knowledge.

Florida Army National Guard (FLARNG) Soldiers with 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment wait to board CH-47 Chinooks piloted by Soldiers of 1st Battalion, 111th Aviation Regiment during Exportable Combat Training Capability (XCTC) exercise at Camp Shelby, Mississippi, July 28, 2024. This event is a part of XCTC’s culminating exercise that took place over the course of three days. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Christian Wilson) Stock Photo

RM2XMMBAK–Florida Army National Guard (FLARNG) Soldiers with 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment wait to board CH-47 Chinooks piloted by Soldiers of 1st Battalion, 111th Aviation Regiment during Exportable Combat Training Capability (XCTC) exercise at Camp Shelby, Mississippi, July 28, 2024. This event is a part of XCTC’s culminating exercise that took place over the course of three days. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Christian Wilson)

Soldiers of C Company, 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, with the 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, speak with a local farmer in Iraq while on patrol April 2003. Stock Photo

RM2X11E7B–Soldiers of C Company, 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, with the 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, speak with a local farmer in Iraq while on patrol April 2003.

RM2H0B30P–Florida Soldiers with 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, headquartered in Orlando, start their journey to support the 59th presidential inauguration Jan. 15, 2021. Approximately 600 Soldiers and Airmen from the Florida National Guard will be on-hand in the nation’s capital working with local authorities on missions like security, traffic control and communications support.

Soldiers of C Company, 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, with the 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, enjoying a cookout in their living area after arriving in Southwest Asia, before moving into Iraq in 2003. Stock Photo

RM2X11E3K–Soldiers of C Company, 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, with the 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, enjoying a cookout in their living area after arriving in Southwest Asia, before moving into Iraq in 2003.

RMKD35Y4–U.S. Army Private 1st Class Lee Bailes, D. Company, 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, Florida Army National Guard, demonstrates his strength and endurance while completing Victory Tower and a skills test on Fort Jackson during the Region 3 Best Warrior Competition at the McCrady Training Center, Eastover, S.C., May 1, 2013. Each of the 10 states and territories in Region 3 have one Soldier and one noncommissioned officer competing in the four day event which will test their Soldiering skills, April 29 to May 2. The first-place winners in the NCO and enlisted Soldiers categories will adva

U.S. Army Sgt. Charles Lewellen, 53rd Infantry Brigade, 124th Regiment, 2nd Battalion, patrols a street with Iraqi Police, Mosul Iraq, Mar. 19, 2007. U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Vanessa Valentine Stock Photo

RMEJKEAW–U.S. Army Sgt. Charles Lewellen, 53rd Infantry Brigade, 124th Regiment, 2nd Battalion, patrols a street with Iraqi Police, Mosul Iraq, Mar. 19, 2007. U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Vanessa Valentine

A Florida National Guard Soldier with the 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment tests an M18A1 Claymore mine as his instructor gauges his skill April 3, 2017 at Camp Blanding Joint Training Center, Starke, Fla. The weapon testing is a part of the Expert Infantryman Badge qualification course where a select few Soldiers from various states compete in numerous events. This task is just one of many challenges the candidates must face in order to earn the coveted EIB. Stock Photo

RMR7RFC4–A Florida National Guard Soldier with the 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment tests an M18A1 Claymore mine as his instructor gauges his skill April 3, 2017 at Camp Blanding Joint Training Center, Starke, Fla. The weapon testing is a part of the Expert Infantryman Badge qualification course where a select few Soldiers from various states compete in numerous events. This task is just one of many challenges the candidates must face in order to earn the coveted EIB.

Florida Army National Guard (FLARNG) CH-47 Chinooks piloted by Soldiers with 1st Battalion, 111th Aviation Regiment transport Soldiers assigned to 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment from a drop zone at Camp Shelby, Mississippi, during Exportable Combat Training Capability (XCTC) exercise, July 28, 2024. These Soldiers have practiced and prepared for this culminating event for nearly two weeks. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Christian Wilson) Stock Photo

RM2XMMBBF–Florida Army National Guard (FLARNG) CH-47 Chinooks piloted by Soldiers with 1st Battalion, 111th Aviation Regiment transport Soldiers assigned to 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment from a drop zone at Camp Shelby, Mississippi, during Exportable Combat Training Capability (XCTC) exercise, July 28, 2024. These Soldiers have practiced and prepared for this culminating event for nearly two weeks. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Christian Wilson)

RM2H0B32C–Florida Soldiers with 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, headquartered in Orlando, start their journey to support the 59th presidential inauguration Jan. 15, 2021. Approximately 600 Soldiers and Airmen from the Florida National Guard will be on-hand in the nation’s capital working with local authorities on missions like security, traffic control and communications support.

Soldiers of C Company, 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, with the 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, awaiting formation in Southwest Asia in 2003. Seminole Battalion soldiers were part of a historic deployment for Florida National Guard, as the 2003 deployment was the first overseas deployment of Florida National Guard soldiers since World War II. Stock Photo

RM2X11E0X–Soldiers of C Company, 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, with the 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, awaiting formation in Southwest Asia in 2003. Seminole Battalion soldiers were part of a historic deployment for Florida National Guard, as the 2003 deployment was the first overseas deployment of Florida National Guard soldiers since World War II.

A U.S. Army soldier from the 53rd Infantry Brigade, 124th Regiment, 2nd Battalion, stands guard during a patrol of the Palestine neighborhood of Mosul Iraq, Mar. 7, 2007. U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Vanessa Valentine Stock Photo

RMEJKEAY–A U.S. Army soldier from the 53rd Infantry Brigade, 124th Regiment, 2nd Battalion, stands guard during a patrol of the Palestine neighborhood of Mosul Iraq, Mar. 7, 2007. U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Vanessa Valentine

A Florida National Guard Soldier with the 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment assembles an M249 squad automatic weapon during the Expert Infantry man Badge qualification course April 3, 2017 at Camp Blanding Joint Training Center, Starke, Fla. Soldiers participating in this course will be graded on events such as testing select weapons, medical scenarios, team patrols, a 12-mile ruck march and other trials throughout the week. Stock Photo

RMR7RFC3–A Florida National Guard Soldier with the 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment assembles an M249 squad automatic weapon during the Expert Infantry man Badge qualification course April 3, 2017 at Camp Blanding Joint Training Center, Starke, Fla. Soldiers participating in this course will be graded on events such as testing select weapons, medical scenarios, team patrols, a 12-mile ruck march and other trials throughout the week.

RM2XMMBDW–Florida Army National Guard (FLARNG) Soldiers with 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment wait to board CH-47 Chinooks piloted by Soldiers of 1st Battalion, 111th Aviation Regiment during Exportable Combat Training Capability (XCTC) exercise at Camp Shelby, Mississippi, July 28, 2024. Soldiers with the aviation regiment played a large role in assisting several other units throughout Camp Shelby for the culminating event. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Christian Wilson)

RM2H0B34M–Florida Soldiers with 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, headquartered in Orlando, start their journey to support the 59th presidential inauguration Jan. 15, 2021. Approximately 600 Soldiers and Airmen from the Florida National Guard will be on-hand in the nation’s capital working with local authorities on missions like security, traffic control and communications support.

Soldiers of C Company, 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, with the 53rd Infantry /brigade Combat Team, wait in line when first arriving in Southwest Asia in 2003. Seminole Battalion soldiers were part of a historic deployment for Florida National Guard, as the 2003 deployment was the first overseas deployment of Florida National Guard Soldiers since World War II. Stock Photo

RM2X11E5H–Soldiers of C Company, 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, with the 53rd Infantry /brigade Combat Team, wait in line when first arriving in Southwest Asia in 2003. Seminole Battalion soldiers were part of a historic deployment for Florida National Guard, as the 2003 deployment was the first overseas deployment of Florida National Guard Soldiers since World War II.

U.S. Army National Guard Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry are congratulated after graduating from the Expert Infantryman Badge qualification at Camp Blanding Training Center, Starke, Fla. on April 6th, 2017. The graduates were allowed to be pinned their award by cadre, family, or close friends. Stock Photo

RMR7RR79–U.S. Army National Guard Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry are congratulated after graduating from the Expert Infantryman Badge qualification at Camp Blanding Training Center, Starke, Fla. on April 6th, 2017. The graduates were allowed to be pinned their award by cadre, family, or close friends.

RM2H0B338–Florida Soldiers with 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, headquartered in Orlando, start their journey to support the 59th presidential inauguration Jan. 15, 2021. Approximately 600 Soldiers and Airmen from the Florida National Guard will be on-hand in the nation’s capital working with local authorities on missions like security, traffic control and communications support.

Maj. Jerry Glass, C Company Commander in 2003 deployment, now the battalion Executive Officer for 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, with the 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, firing an 81mm mortar round as part of the unit's training once they arrived in Southwest Asia in 2003. Stock Photo

RM2X11FX6–Maj. Jerry Glass, C Company Commander in 2003 deployment, now the battalion Executive Officer for 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, with the 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, firing an 81mm mortar round as part of the unit's training once they arrived in Southwest Asia in 2003.

U.S. Army National Guard Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry in the midst of a challenging 12-mile ruck march for the Expert Infantryman Badge qualification course at Camp Blanding Training Center, Starke, Fla. on April 6th, 2017. The ruck march has a time limit of 3 hours to complete. Stock Photo

RMR7RR6J–U.S. Army National Guard Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry in the midst of a challenging 12-mile ruck march for the Expert Infantryman Badge qualification course at Camp Blanding Training Center, Starke, Fla. on April 6th, 2017. The ruck march has a time limit of 3 hours to complete.

RM2H0B31A–Florida Soldiers with 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, headquartered in Orlando, start their journey to support the 59th presidential inauguration Jan. 15, 2021. Approximately 600 Soldiers and Airmen from the Florida National Guard will be on-hand in the nation’s capital working with local authorities on missions like security, traffic control and communications support.

A U.S. Army National Guard Sergeant from the 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment quickly dons his Field Protection Mask during the patrol testing phase for the Expert Infantry Badge qualification at Camp Blanding Training Center, Starke, Fla. on April 5th, 2017. The protective mask helps Soldiers combat threatening air born chemicals. Stock Photo

RMR7RK9R–A U.S. Army National Guard Sergeant from the 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment quickly dons his Field Protection Mask during the patrol testing phase for the Expert Infantry Badge qualification at Camp Blanding Training Center, Starke, Fla. on April 5th, 2017. The protective mask helps Soldiers combat threatening air born chemicals.

RM2H0B34D–Florida Soldiers with 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, headquartered in Orlando, start their journey to support the 59th presidential inauguration Jan. 15, 2021. Approximately 600 Soldiers and Airmen from the Florida National Guard will be on-hand in the nation’s capital working with local authorities on missions like security, traffic control and communications support.

A U.S. Army National Guard Soldier from the 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment low crawls during day three of the Expert Infantry Badge qualification at Camp Blanding Training Center, Starke, Fla. on April 5th, 2017. Only 41 of 155 soldiers have made it to day three, which pits Soldiers in various patrolling positions and strategies. Stock Photo

RMR7RK9E–A U.S. Army National Guard Soldier from the 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment low crawls during day three of the Expert Infantry Badge qualification at Camp Blanding Training Center, Starke, Fla. on April 5th, 2017. Only 41 of 155 soldiers have made it to day three, which pits Soldiers in various patrolling positions and strategies.

RM2H0B32G–Florida Soldiers with 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, headquartered in Orlando, start their journey to support the 59th presidential inauguration Jan. 15, 2021. Approximately 600 Soldiers and Airmen from the Florida National Guard will be on-hand in the nation’s capital working with local authorities on missions like security, traffic control and communications support.

A U.S. Army National Guard Soldier from the 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment engages with his grader during the Expert Infantry Badge qualification at Camp Blanding Training Center, Starke, Fla. on April 4th, 2017. The Soldiers involved in the EIB course perform simulated medical examinations on actual human bodies, as well as prosthetic human figures. Stock Photo

RMR7RHYX–A U.S. Army National Guard Soldier from the 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment engages with his grader during the Expert Infantry Badge qualification at Camp Blanding Training Center, Starke, Fla. on April 4th, 2017. The Soldiers involved in the EIB course perform simulated medical examinations on actual human bodies, as well as prosthetic human figures.

RM2H0B33F–Florida Soldiers with 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, headquartered in Orlando, start their journey to support the 59th presidential inauguration Jan. 15, 2021. Approximately 600 Soldiers and Airmen from the Florida National Guard will be on-hand in the nation’s capital working with local authorities on missions like security, traffic control and communications support.

A U.S. Army National Guard Soldier from the 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment stands by as he completes one of the medical tests in the Expert Infantry Badge qualification at Camp Blanding Training Center, Starke, Fla. on April 4th, 2017. Soldiers are expected to finish each station in a timely manner. Their knowledge of first aid could potentially save a life. Stock Photo

RMR7RJ03–A U.S. Army National Guard Soldier from the 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment stands by as he completes one of the medical tests in the Expert Infantry Badge qualification at Camp Blanding Training Center, Starke, Fla. on April 4th, 2017. Soldiers are expected to finish each station in a timely manner. Their knowledge of first aid could potentially save a life.

RM2H0B330–Florida Soldiers with 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, headquartered in Orlando, start their journey to support the 59th presidential inauguration Jan. 15, 2021. Approximately 600 Soldiers and Airmen from the Florida National Guard will be on-hand in the nation’s capital working with local authorities on missions like security, traffic control and communications support.

U.S. Army National Guard Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment prepare for their next assessment during the Expert Infantry Badge qualification at Camp Blanding Training Center, Starke, Fla. on April 5th, 2017. After the demanding patrol portion of the EIB course only a 12-mile ruck march scheduled for the next day stands between them and the coveted badge. Stock Photo

RMR7RK9T–U.S. Army National Guard Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment prepare for their next assessment during the Expert Infantry Badge qualification at Camp Blanding Training Center, Starke, Fla. on April 5th, 2017. After the demanding patrol portion of the EIB course only a 12-mile ruck march scheduled for the next day stands between them and the coveted badge.

RM2H0B31Y–Florida Soldiers with 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, headquartered in Orlando, start their journey to support the 59th presidential inauguration Jan. 15, 2021. Approximately 600 Soldiers and Airmen from the Florida National Guard will be on-hand in the nation’s capital working with local authorities on missions like security, traffic control and communications support.

A U.S. Army National Guard Captain from the 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry sprinting to complete his 12-mile ruck march while fellow Soldiers cheer him on during the Expert Infantryman Badge qualification at Camp Blanding Training Center, Starke, Fla. on April 6th, 2017. Immediately after the 12-mile ruck march the Soldiers have one final test to earn them the exclusive EIB. Stock Photo

RMR7RR76–A U.S. Army National Guard Captain from the 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry sprinting to complete his 12-mile ruck march while fellow Soldiers cheer him on during the Expert Infantryman Badge qualification at Camp Blanding Training Center, Starke, Fla. on April 6th, 2017. Immediately after the 12-mile ruck march the Soldiers have one final test to earn them the exclusive EIB.

RM2H0B339–Florida Soldiers with 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, headquartered in Orlando, start their journey to support the 59th presidential inauguration Jan. 15, 2021. Approximately 600 Soldiers and Airmen from the Florida National Guard will be on-hand in the nation’s capital working with local authorities on missions like security, traffic control and communications support.

A U.S. Army National Guard Soldier from the 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment finishes his nine-line medical evacuation request via radio while participating in the Expert Infantry Badge qualification at Camp Blanding Training Center, Starke, Fla. on April 4th, 2017. The nine-line MEDEVAC is essential to transport wounded soldiers from their current location to get medical assistance as soon as possible. Stock Photo

RMR7RJ00–A U.S. Army National Guard Soldier from the 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment finishes his nine-line medical evacuation request via radio while participating in the Expert Infantry Badge qualification at Camp Blanding Training Center, Starke, Fla. on April 4th, 2017. The nine-line MEDEVAC is essential to transport wounded soldiers from their current location to get medical assistance as soon as possible.

RM2H0B342–Florida Soldiers with 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, headquartered in Orlando, start their journey to support the 59th presidential inauguration Jan. 15, 2021. Approximately 600 Soldiers and Airmen from the Florida National Guard will be on-hand in the nation’s capital working with local authorities on missions like security, traffic control and communications support.

U.S. Army National Guard Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment receive a briefing before day two of the Expert Infantry Badge qualification at Camp Blanding Training Center, Starke, Fla. on April 4th, 2017. After completing a complicated weapons test the previous day, Soldiers will be engaging in a series of medical tests that could potentially save lives in the future. Stock Photo

RMR7RHYT–U.S. Army National Guard Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment receive a briefing before day two of the Expert Infantry Badge qualification at Camp Blanding Training Center, Starke, Fla. on April 4th, 2017. After completing a complicated weapons test the previous day, Soldiers will be engaging in a series of medical tests that could potentially save lives in the future.

RM2H0B349–Florida Soldiers with 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, headquartered in Orlando, start their journey to support the 59th presidential inauguration Jan. 15, 2021. Approximately 600 Soldiers and Airmen from the Florida National Guard will be on-hand in the nation’s capital working with local authorities on missions like security, traffic control and communications support.

A U.S. Army National Guard Soldier from the 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment throws a grenade during the Expert Infantry Badge qualification at Camp Blanding Training Center, Starke, Fla. on April 5th, 2017. Soldiers were marked on distance, accuracy, and proper form. After throwing two grenades from the standing position, the Soldiers had to low crawl and throw another grenade into a bunker properly. Stock Photo

RMR7RK9J–A U.S. Army National Guard Soldier from the 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment throws a grenade during the Expert Infantry Badge qualification at Camp Blanding Training Center, Starke, Fla. on April 5th, 2017. Soldiers were marked on distance, accuracy, and proper form. After throwing two grenades from the standing position, the Soldiers had to low crawl and throw another grenade into a bunker properly.

RM2H0B32J–Florida Soldiers with 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, headquartered in Orlando, start their journey to support the 59th presidential inauguration Jan. 15, 2021. Approximately 600 Soldiers and Airmen from the Florida National Guard will be on-hand in the nation’s capital working with local authorities on missions like security, traffic control and communications support.

A U.S. Army National Guard Soldier from the 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry identifies wounds on a casualty during the Expert Infantryman Badge qualification at Camp Blanding Training Center, Starke, Fla. on April 6th, 2017. The “Bull” exercise, named after one of the first Soldiers to earn the EIB, is the final test that combines all three previous days events into one exercise that is expected to be completed in 20 minutes or less. Stock Photo

RMR7RR77–A U.S. Army National Guard Soldier from the 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry identifies wounds on a casualty during the Expert Infantryman Badge qualification at Camp Blanding Training Center, Starke, Fla. on April 6th, 2017. The “Bull” exercise, named after one of the first Soldiers to earn the EIB, is the final test that combines all three previous days events into one exercise that is expected to be completed in 20 minutes or less.

RM2H0B31K–Florida Soldiers with 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, headquartered in Orlando, start their journey to support the 59th presidential inauguration Jan. 15, 2021. Approximately 600 Soldiers and Airmen from the Florida National Guard will be on-hand in the nation’s capital working with local authorities on missions like security, traffic control and communications support.

A combat lifesaver with 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment assesses a casualty during Operation Seminole Viper, a realistic training event held at Camp Blanding Joint Training Center. In the scenario, a suicide bomber vehicle attacks a convoy, severely injuring 35 Soldiers. Stock Photo

RMR7RH7J–A combat lifesaver with 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment assesses a casualty during Operation Seminole Viper, a realistic training event held at Camp Blanding Joint Training Center. In the scenario, a suicide bomber vehicle attacks a convoy, severely injuring 35 Soldiers.

RM2H0B312–Florida Soldiers with 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, headquartered in Orlando, start their journey to support the 59th presidential inauguration Jan. 15, 2021. Approximately 600 Soldiers and Airmen from the Florida National Guard will be on-hand in the nation’s capital working with local authorities on missions like security, traffic control and communications support.

Spc. Nicolas J. Hernandez, an infantryman with 2nd battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, Florida National Guard, instructs Guiana Defence Force soldiers during advanced marksmanship training at Tradewinds 2018 June 7, 2018, in Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis. Tradewinds provides opportunities for participating countries to improve security and disaster assistance capabilities. Stock Photo

RMPFC4GR–Spc. Nicolas J. Hernandez, an infantryman with 2nd battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, Florida National Guard, instructs Guiana Defence Force soldiers during advanced marksmanship training at Tradewinds 2018 June 7, 2018, in Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis. Tradewinds provides opportunities for participating countries to improve security and disaster assistance capabilities.

RM2H0B34F–Florida Soldiers with 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, headquartered in Orlando, start their journey to support the 59th presidential inauguration Jan. 15, 2021. Approximately 600 Soldiers and Airmen from the Florida National Guard will be on-hand in the nation’s capital working with local authorities on missions like security, traffic control and communications support.

Spc. Nicolas J. Hernandez, an infantryman with 2nd battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, Florida Army National Guard, instructs Guiana Defence Force soldiers during advanced marksmanship training at Tradewinds 2018 June 7, 2018, in Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis. Tradewinds provides opportunities for participating countries to improve security and disaster assistance capabilities. Stock Photo

RMPFC4H2–Spc. Nicolas J. Hernandez, an infantryman with 2nd battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, Florida Army National Guard, instructs Guiana Defence Force soldiers during advanced marksmanship training at Tradewinds 2018 June 7, 2018, in Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis. Tradewinds provides opportunities for participating countries to improve security and disaster assistance capabilities.

RM2H0B337–Florida Soldiers with 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, headquartered in Orlando, start their journey to support the 59th presidential inauguration Jan. 15, 2021. Approximately 600 Soldiers and Airmen from the Florida National Guard will be on-hand in the nation’s capital working with local authorities on missions like security, traffic control and communications support.

Spc. Albano Bombaj, from the Florida Army National Guard's Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, has a special connection to this year's training at DEFENDER-Europe 21: He was born in Albania, and has not been back since his family moved in the early 1990s. 'My family moved to Greece when I was young and then to the United States in the early 2000s, prior to my enlistment in the active duty Army. It's been great to return and see Albania like this, interact with Soldiers from my home country,' said Bombaj. Stock Photo

RM2GKM878–Spc. Albano Bombaj, from the Florida Army National Guard's Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, has a special connection to this year's training at DEFENDER-Europe 21: He was born in Albania, and has not been back since his family moved in the early 1990s. 'My family moved to Greece when I was young and then to the United States in the early 2000s, prior to my enlistment in the active duty Army. It's been great to return and see Albania like this, interact with Soldiers from my home country,' said Bombaj.

U.S. Army Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, suppress the enemy at Manjača Training Area, Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), May 22, 2021. The 53rd IBCT has been working closely with the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina during a joint training exercise called Immediate Response 21. This effort supports DEFENDER-Europe 21, a large multinational exercise meant to increase deterrence and provide readiness and support to NATO and partner militaries. Stock Photo

RM2GKM4BC–U.S. Army Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, suppress the enemy at Manjača Training Area, Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), May 22, 2021. The 53rd IBCT has been working closely with the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina during a joint training exercise called Immediate Response 21. This effort supports DEFENDER-Europe 21, a large multinational exercise meant to increase deterrence and provide readiness and support to NATO and partner militaries.

RMPFC4H3–Spc. Nicolas J. Hernandez, an infantryman with 2nd battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, Florida Army National Guard, instructs Guiana Defence Force soldiers during advanced marksmanship training at Tradewinds 2018 June 7, 2018, in Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis. Tradewinds provides opportunities for participating countries to improve security and disaster assistance capabilities.

Soldiers from the Florida Army National Guard’s 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (IBCT), walk to the M249 Squad Automatic Weapon range to qualify as part of Immediate Response 21 in Glamoč, Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), May 20, 2021. Weapons training and advanced marksmanship skills play a large part in force readiness. DEFENDER-Europe 21 brings a multinational force of NATO and partner nations together to increase the overall security of the region. Stock Photo

RM2GKKTE8–Soldiers from the Florida Army National Guard’s 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (IBCT), walk to the M249 Squad Automatic Weapon range to qualify as part of Immediate Response 21 in Glamoč, Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), May 20, 2021. Weapons training and advanced marksmanship skills play a large part in force readiness. DEFENDER-Europe 21 brings a multinational force of NATO and partner nations together to increase the overall security of the region.

Soldiers from the Florida Army National Guard’s 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, exit the airstrip at Sarajevo International Airport in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), May 15, 2021. The 2-124th will train with BiH Armed Forces as part of the joint exercise known as Immediate Response 21. 500 BiH Armed Forces will take part in the exercise with nearly 700 U.S. Soldiers in different training areas throughout BiH. Stock Photo

RM2GKKCR7–Soldiers from the Florida Army National Guard’s 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, exit the airstrip at Sarajevo International Airport in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), May 15, 2021. The 2-124th will train with BiH Armed Forces as part of the joint exercise known as Immediate Response 21. 500 BiH Armed Forces will take part in the exercise with nearly 700 U.S. Soldiers in different training areas throughout BiH.

Staff Sgt. Ryan Finlay, an infantryman assigned to 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, fires the .50-caliber machine gun from a HMMWV turret during joint training for Immediate Response 21 at Manjača Training Area, Bosnia and Herzegovina, May 22, 2021. Immediate Response 21 supports DEFENDER-21, which has linked U.S. Soldiers and the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina (AFBiH) to train alongside one another, forging an alliance to deter aggression and assure readiness. Stock Photo

RM2GKM4B7–Staff Sgt. Ryan Finlay, an infantryman assigned to 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, fires the .50-caliber machine gun from a HMMWV turret during joint training for Immediate Response 21 at Manjača Training Area, Bosnia and Herzegovina, May 22, 2021. Immediate Response 21 supports DEFENDER-21, which has linked U.S. Soldiers and the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina (AFBiH) to train alongside one another, forging an alliance to deter aggression and assure readiness.

Soldiers with 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, Florida Army National Guard march to the Government House for the closing ceremony of Tradewinds 2018 June 12, 2018, in Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis. Tradewinds is a U.S. Southern Command sponsored exercise that provides participating Caribbean nations the opportunity to improve security and disaster response capabilities. Stock Photo

RMPFF27P–Soldiers with 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, Florida Army National Guard march to the Government House for the closing ceremony of Tradewinds 2018 June 12, 2018, in Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis. Tradewinds is a U.S. Southern Command sponsored exercise that provides participating Caribbean nations the opportunity to improve security and disaster response capabilities.

U.S. Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, prepare to ambush a convoy at Manjača Training Area, Bosnia and Herzegovina, May 22, 2021. The 53rd IBCT has been training with the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina for Immediate Response 21, a joint effort in support of DEFENDER-Europe 21. DEFENDER-Europe 21 is a prime example of U.S. forces working together closely with NATO allies and partners in peacetime so together they can be prepared for any crisis. Stock Photo

RM2GKM4C2–U.S. Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, prepare to ambush a convoy at Manjača Training Area, Bosnia and Herzegovina, May 22, 2021. The 53rd IBCT has been training with the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina for Immediate Response 21, a joint effort in support of DEFENDER-Europe 21. DEFENDER-Europe 21 is a prime example of U.S. forces working together closely with NATO allies and partners in peacetime so together they can be prepared for any crisis.

U.S. Army Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, engage the enemy at Manjača Training Area, Bosnia and Herzegovina, May 22, 2021. The 2-124th Soldiers have been working alongside the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina in a joint training exercise called Immediate Response 21, which supports DEFENDER-Europe 21. DEFENDER-Europe 21 will provide the opportunity to train across all domains (air, sea, land and cyber), multiple countries and with multiple exercises occurring simultaneously. Stock Photo

RM2GKM4DJ–U.S. Army Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, engage the enemy at Manjača Training Area, Bosnia and Herzegovina, May 22, 2021. The 2-124th Soldiers have been working alongside the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina in a joint training exercise called Immediate Response 21, which supports DEFENDER-Europe 21. DEFENDER-Europe 21 will provide the opportunity to train across all domains (air, sea, land and cyber), multiple countries and with multiple exercises occurring simultaneously.

U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team and the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina (AFBiH), are briefed about an upcoming training exercise at Manjača Training Area, Bosnia and Herzegovina, May 21, 2021. The 2-124th Soldiers have been training with the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina for Immediate Response 21, an effort that supports DEFENDER-Europe 21. DEFENDER-Europe 21 is an extensive multinational exercise allowing soldiers to engage with the militaries of other nations to learn new skills and gain new perspectives Stock Photo

RM2GKM0WB–U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team and the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina (AFBiH), are briefed about an upcoming training exercise at Manjača Training Area, Bosnia and Herzegovina, May 21, 2021. The 2-124th Soldiers have been training with the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina for Immediate Response 21, an effort that supports DEFENDER-Europe 21. DEFENDER-Europe 21 is an extensive multinational exercise allowing soldiers to engage with the militaries of other nations to learn new skills and gain new perspectives

Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, prepare to ambush the enemy during a training lane at Manjača Training Area, Bosnia and Herzegovina, May 21, 2021. The 2-124th Soldiers have been training with the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina for Immediate Response 21, an exercise that supports DEFENDER-Europe 21. DEFENDER-Europe 21 is a prime example of U.S. forces working together closely with NATO allies and partners in peacetime so together they can be prepared for any crisis. Stock Photo

RM2GKM0TY–Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, prepare to ambush the enemy during a training lane at Manjača Training Area, Bosnia and Herzegovina, May 21, 2021. The 2-124th Soldiers have been training with the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina for Immediate Response 21, an exercise that supports DEFENDER-Europe 21. DEFENDER-Europe 21 is a prime example of U.S. forces working together closely with NATO allies and partners in peacetime so together they can be prepared for any crisis.

Soldiers assigned to 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, conduct a safety brief before departing to Glamoč, Bosnia and Herzegovina on May 19, 2021. The 2-124th Soldiers will work closely with the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina in a U.S.-led joint exercise called Immediate Response 21. This exercise supports DEFENDER-Europe 21, a large multinational exercise meant to increase deterrence and provide readiness and support to NATO and partner militaries. Stock Photo

RM2GKKN58–Soldiers assigned to 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, conduct a safety brief before departing to Glamoč, Bosnia and Herzegovina on May 19, 2021. The 2-124th Soldiers will work closely with the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina in a U.S.-led joint exercise called Immediate Response 21. This exercise supports DEFENDER-Europe 21, a large multinational exercise meant to increase deterrence and provide readiness and support to NATO and partner militaries.

An infantryman assigned to 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, lays down suppressive fire during a training exercise at Manjača Training Area, Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), May 22, 2021. U.S. Soldiers conducted joint training with the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina during Immediate Response 21, a logistics-focused exercise to improve the movement of forces and equipment. Immediate Response 21 supports DEFENDER-Europe 21, which is an extensive multinational exercise allowing Soldiers to engage with the militaries of other nations to learn new skill Stock Photo

RM2GKM4CA–An infantryman assigned to 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, lays down suppressive fire during a training exercise at Manjača Training Area, Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), May 22, 2021. U.S. Soldiers conducted joint training with the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina during Immediate Response 21, a logistics-focused exercise to improve the movement of forces and equipment. Immediate Response 21 supports DEFENDER-Europe 21, which is an extensive multinational exercise allowing Soldiers to engage with the militaries of other nations to learn new skill

An infantryman assigned to 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, provides security for casualty evacuation during a training exercise at Manjača Training Area, Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), May 22, 2021. The 2-124th conducted joint training with the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina (AFBiH) for a DEFENDER-Europe 21 mission known as Immediate Response 21. The training exercise consisted of approximately 500 members of the AFBiH and about 700 U.S. Soldiers working side by side to enhance alliance security while maintaining a broad range of military capab Stock Photo

RM2GKM4CW–An infantryman assigned to 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, provides security for casualty evacuation during a training exercise at Manjača Training Area, Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), May 22, 2021. The 2-124th conducted joint training with the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina (AFBiH) for a DEFENDER-Europe 21 mission known as Immediate Response 21. The training exercise consisted of approximately 500 members of the AFBiH and about 700 U.S. Soldiers working side by side to enhance alliance security while maintaining a broad range of military capab

Members of the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina (AFBiH) load a casualty into a medical evacuation helicopter at Manjača Training Area, Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), May 22, 2021. The AFBiH and U.S. Army Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team have been training together during Immediate Response 21, which supports DEFENDER-Europe 21. DEFENDER-Europe 21 and linked exercises demonstrate and develop the extensive military capabilities that NATO allies and partners need to prevent conflict, preserve peace and keep our nations safe. Stock Photo

RM2GKM4C4–Members of the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina (AFBiH) load a casualty into a medical evacuation helicopter at Manjača Training Area, Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), May 22, 2021. The AFBiH and U.S. Army Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team have been training together during Immediate Response 21, which supports DEFENDER-Europe 21. DEFENDER-Europe 21 and linked exercises demonstrate and develop the extensive military capabilities that NATO allies and partners need to prevent conflict, preserve peace and keep our nations safe.

Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team and the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina (AFBiH) conduct an After-Action-Review at Manjača Training Area, Bosnia and Herzegovina, May 21, 2021. The 2-124th Soldiers and the AFBiH have been working together in a joint exercise called Immediate Response 21 which supports DEFENDER-Europe 21. DEFENDER-Europe 21 and linked exercises demonstrate and develop the extensive military capabilities that NATO allies and partners need to prevent conflict, preserve peace and keep our nations safe. Stock Photo

RM2GKM0TG–Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team and the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina (AFBiH) conduct an After-Action-Review at Manjača Training Area, Bosnia and Herzegovina, May 21, 2021. The 2-124th Soldiers and the AFBiH have been working together in a joint exercise called Immediate Response 21 which supports DEFENDER-Europe 21. DEFENDER-Europe 21 and linked exercises demonstrate and develop the extensive military capabilities that NATO allies and partners need to prevent conflict, preserve peace and keep our nations safe.

U.S. Army Spc. Corey Gilmore, an infantryman assigned to 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, prepares to ambush a convoy at Manjača Training Area, Bosnia and Herzegovina, May 21, 2021. The 2-124th Soldiers have been working with the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina during Immediate Response 21, an effort in support of DEFENDER-Europe 21. DEFENDER-Europe 21 is an extensive multinational exercise allowing soldiers to engage with the militaries of other nations to learn new skills and gain new perspectives. Interoperability is key to alliance readiness Stock Photo

RM2GKM0WE–U.S. Army Spc. Corey Gilmore, an infantryman assigned to 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, prepares to ambush a convoy at Manjača Training Area, Bosnia and Herzegovina, May 21, 2021. The 2-124th Soldiers have been working with the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina during Immediate Response 21, an effort in support of DEFENDER-Europe 21. DEFENDER-Europe 21 is an extensive multinational exercise allowing soldiers to engage with the militaries of other nations to learn new skills and gain new perspectives. Interoperability is key to alliance readiness

Soldiers assigned to Florida National Guard’s 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, ensure that radio communications are working properly before departing to Glamoč, Bosnia and Herzegovina on May 19, 2021. The 2-124th will train alongside the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina in a joint exercise called Immediate Response 21. The exercise supports DEFENDER-Europe 21 and is a prime example of U.S. forces working together closely with NATO allies and partners in peacetime so together, they can be prepared for any crisis. Stock Photo

RM2GKKN5R–Soldiers assigned to Florida National Guard’s 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, ensure that radio communications are working properly before departing to Glamoč, Bosnia and Herzegovina on May 19, 2021. The 2-124th will train alongside the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina in a joint exercise called Immediate Response 21. The exercise supports DEFENDER-Europe 21 and is a prime example of U.S. forces working together closely with NATO allies and partners in peacetime so together, they can be prepared for any crisis.

Two Soldiers assigned to Florida National Guard’s 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, prepare to depart from Manjača Training Area to Glamoč, Bosnia and Herzegovina on May 19, 2021.The 2-124th will conduct joint exercises with the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina for Immediate Response 21, an effort that supports DEFENDER-Europe 21. DEFENDER-Europe 21 and linked exercises demonstrate and develop the extensive military capabilities that NATO allies and partners need to prevent conflict, preserve peace and keep our nations safe. Stock Photo

RM2GKKN50–Two Soldiers assigned to Florida National Guard’s 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, prepare to depart from Manjača Training Area to Glamoč, Bosnia and Herzegovina on May 19, 2021.The 2-124th will conduct joint exercises with the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina for Immediate Response 21, an effort that supports DEFENDER-Europe 21. DEFENDER-Europe 21 and linked exercises demonstrate and develop the extensive military capabilities that NATO allies and partners need to prevent conflict, preserve peace and keep our nations safe.

Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, arrive in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, May 15, 2021. Nearly 700 U.S. Soldiers will train with the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina (AFBiH) in a joint effort called Immediate Response 21. 'This will be the largest military exercise between the United States and BiH to date,' said Eric Nelson, the U.S. Ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina. 'This is a great training opportunity and for our forces to have the ability to work to strengthen preparedness and operations.' The effort supports DEFENDER-E Stock Photo

RM2GKKCKJ–Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, arrive in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, May 15, 2021. Nearly 700 U.S. Soldiers will train with the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina (AFBiH) in a joint effort called Immediate Response 21. 'This will be the largest military exercise between the United States and BiH to date,' said Eric Nelson, the U.S. Ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina. 'This is a great training opportunity and for our forces to have the ability to work to strengthen preparedness and operations.' The effort supports DEFENDER-E

U.S. Ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), Eric Nelson, speaks with the local press after Soldiers from the Florida Army National Guard’s 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, arrive in Sarajevo, BiH, May 15, 2021. “This will be the largest military exercise between the United States and BiH to date, and this is a great training opportunity for our forces to have the ability to work to strengthen preparedness and operations,” Nelson said. Immediate Response 21 is an exercise within DEFENDER-Europe 21 that provides the opportunity to train across all d Stock Photo

RM2GKKCXR–U.S. Ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), Eric Nelson, speaks with the local press after Soldiers from the Florida Army National Guard’s 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, arrive in Sarajevo, BiH, May 15, 2021. “This will be the largest military exercise between the United States and BiH to date, and this is a great training opportunity for our forces to have the ability to work to strengthen preparedness and operations,” Nelson said. Immediate Response 21 is an exercise within DEFENDER-Europe 21 that provides the opportunity to train across all d

RM2GKKCWB–Soldiers from the Florida Army National Guard’s 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, exit the airstrip at Sarajevo International Airport in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), May 15, 2021. The 2-124th will work closely with BiH Armed Forces during the joint exercise known as Immediate Response 21. The head of the Office of Defense Cooperation of the U.S. Embassy in BiH, Maj. Taib Grozdanic, reminded the press that this is the largest exercise for the BiH Armed Forces in recent history, stressing that “when you have good partners beside you, everything

Sgt. Dustin Potter (from left), Spc. Dylan Prather and Spc. Timothy Beckman, U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, sit on a hillside overlooking Manjača Training Area after a joint exercise in Bosnia and Herzegovina, May 22, 2021. Members of the 2-124th and Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina trained together in support of Immediate Response 21. This effort supports DEFENDER-Europe 21, a multinational joint exercise that demonstrates and develops the extensive military capabilities that NATO allies and partners have to prevent conflict, preserve peace and ke Stock Photo

RM2GKM4B8–Sgt. Dustin Potter (from left), Spc. Dylan Prather and Spc. Timothy Beckman, U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, sit on a hillside overlooking Manjača Training Area after a joint exercise in Bosnia and Herzegovina, May 22, 2021. Members of the 2-124th and Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina trained together in support of Immediate Response 21. This effort supports DEFENDER-Europe 21, a multinational joint exercise that demonstrates and develops the extensive military capabilities that NATO allies and partners have to prevent conflict, preserve peace and ke

U.S. Army Lt. Col. Adam Curry, commander of 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, addresses both the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina (AFBiH) and U.S. Soldiers from the 2-124th, after partaking in Immediate Response 21 at Manjača Training Area, Bosnia and Herzegovina, May 22, 2021. “We extend between armed services, U.S. and Bosnia and Herzegovina, we are all brothers and sisters in arms,” Curry said. Immediate Response 21 supports DEFENDER-Europe 21, a joint exercise that highlights large-scale movements of troops and equipment through extensive support from BiH, the indispensability Stock Photo

RM2GKM4C3–U.S. Army Lt. Col. Adam Curry, commander of 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, addresses both the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina (AFBiH) and U.S. Soldiers from the 2-124th, after partaking in Immediate Response 21 at Manjača Training Area, Bosnia and Herzegovina, May 22, 2021. “We extend between armed services, U.S. and Bosnia and Herzegovina, we are all brothers and sisters in arms,” Curry said. Immediate Response 21 supports DEFENDER-Europe 21, a joint exercise that highlights large-scale movements of troops and equipment through extensive support from BiH, the indispensability

Two members of the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina (AFBiH) stand in formation at Manjača Training Area, Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), May 22, 2021. The AFBiH have been working closely with U.S. Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team during Immediate Response 21, an exercise that supports DEFENDER-Europe 21. DEFENDER-Europe 21 will build readiness and interoperability by exercising the command’s ability to integrate approximately 28,000 U.S., allied and partner forces from 27 nations to conduct simultaneous operations across more than 30 t Stock Photo

RM2GKM4B2–Two members of the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina (AFBiH) stand in formation at Manjača Training Area, Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), May 22, 2021. The AFBiH have been working closely with U.S. Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team during Immediate Response 21, an exercise that supports DEFENDER-Europe 21. DEFENDER-Europe 21 will build readiness and interoperability by exercising the command’s ability to integrate approximately 28,000 U.S., allied and partner forces from 27 nations to conduct simultaneous operations across more than 30 t

Sgt. Dustin Potter (from left), Spc. Dylan Prather and Spc. Timothy Beckman, U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, pause on a hillside for a photo while overlooking Manjača Training Area after a joint exercise in Bosnia and Herzegovina, May 22, 2021. Members of the 2-124th and Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina trained together in support of Immediate Response 21. This effort supports DEFENDER-Europe 21, a multinational joint exercise that demonstrates and develops the extensive military capabilities that NATO allies and partners have to prevent conflict, p Stock Photo

RM2GKM4D6–Sgt. Dustin Potter (from left), Spc. Dylan Prather and Spc. Timothy Beckman, U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, pause on a hillside for a photo while overlooking Manjača Training Area after a joint exercise in Bosnia and Herzegovina, May 22, 2021. Members of the 2-124th and Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina trained together in support of Immediate Response 21. This effort supports DEFENDER-Europe 21, a multinational joint exercise that demonstrates and develops the extensive military capabilities that NATO allies and partners have to prevent conflict, p

U.S. Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (IBCT) and the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina (AFBiH) pause for a photo after a day of joint training at Manjača Training Area, Bosnia and Herzegovina, May 21, 2021. The 53rd IBCT and AFBiH have been training together during Immediate Response 21, a joint exercise that directly supports DEFENDER-Europe 21. DEFENDER-Europe 21 is an extensive multinational exercise designed to ensure that U.S. forces and participating NATO forces and partner militaries are trained, able to operate together and re Stock Photo

RM2GKM0W7–U.S. Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (IBCT) and the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina (AFBiH) pause for a photo after a day of joint training at Manjača Training Area, Bosnia and Herzegovina, May 21, 2021. The 53rd IBCT and AFBiH have been training together during Immediate Response 21, a joint exercise that directly supports DEFENDER-Europe 21. DEFENDER-Europe 21 is an extensive multinational exercise designed to ensure that U.S. forces and participating NATO forces and partner militaries are trained, able to operate together and re

U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Francis Swirko, with U.S. Army Europe, visits U.S. Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team and the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina (AFBiH) at Manjača Training Area, Bosnia and Herzegovina, May 21, 2021. The 2-124th Soldiers have been training alongside the AFBiH in support of Immediate Response 21, a joint exercise that supports DEFENDER-Europe 21. DEFENDER-Europe 21 is a large multinational exercise meant to increase deterrence and provide readiness and support to NATO and partner militaries. Stock Photo

RM2GKM0TF–U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Francis Swirko, with U.S. Army Europe, visits U.S. Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team and the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina (AFBiH) at Manjača Training Area, Bosnia and Herzegovina, May 21, 2021. The 2-124th Soldiers have been training alongside the AFBiH in support of Immediate Response 21, a joint exercise that supports DEFENDER-Europe 21. DEFENDER-Europe 21 is a large multinational exercise meant to increase deterrence and provide readiness and support to NATO and partner militaries.

U.S. Army Spc. Joseph Buscemi, an infantryman assigned to 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, prepares to ambush a convoy at Manjača Training Area, Bosnia and Herzegovina, May 21, 2021. The 2-124th Soldiers have been training alongside the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina in support of Immediate Response 21, a joint exercise that supports DEFENDER-Europe 21. This effort integrates approximately 28,000 multinational forces from 26 nations to conduct nearly simultaneous operations across more than 30 training areas in 12 countries. Stock Photo

RM2GKM0WR–U.S. Army Spc. Joseph Buscemi, an infantryman assigned to 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, prepares to ambush a convoy at Manjača Training Area, Bosnia and Herzegovina, May 21, 2021. The 2-124th Soldiers have been training alongside the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina in support of Immediate Response 21, a joint exercise that supports DEFENDER-Europe 21. This effort integrates approximately 28,000 multinational forces from 26 nations to conduct nearly simultaneous operations across more than 30 training areas in 12 countries.

Know Your Defender: Staff Sgt. Joseph Sadosky Meet U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Joseph Sadosky (center), an infantry squad leader assigned to 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, and Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina infantry Soldiers, Sgt. Ermin Hajric (left) and 2nd Lt. Alen Džinić, both assigned to 1st Infantry Battalion, 5th Infantry Brigade. Sadosky acted as an infantry tactics instructor and worked closely with Hajric and Džinić in the field during a joint training exercise known as Immediate Response 21. “It’s a great opportunity,” Sadosky said. Stock Photo

RM2GKM27W–Know Your Defender: Staff Sgt. Joseph Sadosky Meet U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Joseph Sadosky (center), an infantry squad leader assigned to 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, and Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina infantry Soldiers, Sgt. Ermin Hajric (left) and 2nd Lt. Alen Džinić, both assigned to 1st Infantry Battalion, 5th Infantry Brigade. Sadosky acted as an infantry tactics instructor and worked closely with Hajric and Džinić in the field during a joint training exercise known as Immediate Response 21. “It’s a great opportunity,” Sadosky said.

A U.S. Soldier assigned to the Florida Army National Guard’s 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, waits with his weapon before moving to the firing range in Glamoč, Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), May 20, 2021. The 2-124th Soldiers will work closely with the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina in a U.S.-led joint exercise called Immediate Response 21. This exercise supports DEFENDER-Europe 21, a large multinational exercise meant to increase deterrence and provide readiness and support to NATO and partner militaries. Stock Photo

RM2GKKWDM–A U.S. Soldier assigned to the Florida Army National Guard’s 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, waits with his weapon before moving to the firing range in Glamoč, Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), May 20, 2021. The 2-124th Soldiers will work closely with the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina in a U.S.-led joint exercise called Immediate Response 21. This exercise supports DEFENDER-Europe 21, a large multinational exercise meant to increase deterrence and provide readiness and support to NATO and partner militaries.

Soldiers from the Florida Army National Guard’s 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (IBCT), load and prepare to fire the M240B machine gun for weapons familiarization as part of Immediate Response 21 in Glamoč, Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), May 20, 2021. Weapons training and advanced marksmanship skills play a large part in force readiness and threat deterrence. DEFENDER-Europe 21 and linked exercises demonstrate and develop the extensive military capabilities that NATO allies and partners need to prevent conflict, preserve peace and keep our nations safe. Stock Photo

RM2GKKTEG–Soldiers from the Florida Army National Guard’s 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (IBCT), load and prepare to fire the M240B machine gun for weapons familiarization as part of Immediate Response 21 in Glamoč, Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), May 20, 2021. Weapons training and advanced marksmanship skills play a large part in force readiness and threat deterrence. DEFENDER-Europe 21 and linked exercises demonstrate and develop the extensive military capabilities that NATO allies and partners need to prevent conflict, preserve peace and keep our nations safe.

Soldiers assigned to the Florida Army National Guard’s 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (IBCT), conduct mounted machine gun firing tables from their vehicle in Glamoč, Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), May 20, 2021. The 2-124th Soldiers will work closely with the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina in a U.S.-led joint exercise called Immediate Response 21. This exercise supports DEFENDER-Europe 21, a large multinational exercise meant to increase deterrence and provide readiness and support to NATO and partner militaries. Stock Photo

RM2GKKTEB–Soldiers assigned to the Florida Army National Guard’s 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (IBCT), conduct mounted machine gun firing tables from their vehicle in Glamoč, Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), May 20, 2021. The 2-124th Soldiers will work closely with the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina in a U.S.-led joint exercise called Immediate Response 21. This exercise supports DEFENDER-Europe 21, a large multinational exercise meant to increase deterrence and provide readiness and support to NATO and partner militaries.

U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the Florida Army National Guard’s 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, stage their gear before stepping onto the firing range in Glamoč, Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), May 20, 2021. The 2-124th will conduct joint exercises with the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina for Immediate Response 21, an effort that supports DEFENDER-Europe 21. DEFENDER-Europe 21 and linked exercises demonstrate and develop the extensive military capabilities that NATO allies and partners need to prevent conflict, preserve peace and keep our nation Stock Photo

RM2GKKWDC–U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the Florida Army National Guard’s 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, stage their gear before stepping onto the firing range in Glamoč, Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), May 20, 2021. The 2-124th will conduct joint exercises with the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina for Immediate Response 21, an effort that supports DEFENDER-Europe 21. DEFENDER-Europe 21 and linked exercises demonstrate and develop the extensive military capabilities that NATO allies and partners need to prevent conflict, preserve peace and keep our nation

Soldiers assigned to the Florida Army National Guard’s 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (IBCT), conduct convoy operations from Manjača Training Area to Glamoč, Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), May 19, 2021. U.S. Soldiers will be uniting with BiH Armed Forces in joint training during Immediate Response 21, a logistics-focused exercise, to improve the movement of forces and equipment. This effort supports DEFENDER-Europe 21, an extensive multinational exercise which allows Soldiers to engage with the militaries of other nations to learn new skills and gain n Stock Photo

RM2GKKN5C–Soldiers assigned to the Florida Army National Guard’s 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (IBCT), conduct convoy operations from Manjača Training Area to Glamoč, Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), May 19, 2021. U.S. Soldiers will be uniting with BiH Armed Forces in joint training during Immediate Response 21, a logistics-focused exercise, to improve the movement of forces and equipment. This effort supports DEFENDER-Europe 21, an extensive multinational exercise which allows Soldiers to engage with the militaries of other nations to learn new skills and gain n

A Soldier assigned to Florida National Guard’s 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, gives a battle buddy words of advice before departing to Glamoč, Bosnia and Herzegovina on May 19, 2021. The 2-124th Soldiers will work alongside the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina in a joint training exercise called Immediate Response 21. The exercise supports DEFENDER-Europe 21 and is a prime example of U.S. forces working together closely with NATO allies and partners in peacetime so together they can be prepared for any crisis. Stock Photo

RM2GKKN4F–A Soldier assigned to Florida National Guard’s 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, gives a battle buddy words of advice before departing to Glamoč, Bosnia and Herzegovina on May 19, 2021. The 2-124th Soldiers will work alongside the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina in a joint training exercise called Immediate Response 21. The exercise supports DEFENDER-Europe 21 and is a prime example of U.S. forces working together closely with NATO allies and partners in peacetime so together they can be prepared for any crisis.

Soldiers with the Florida Army National Guard’s 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, zero their M4A1 Carbine rifles at Manjača Training Area, Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), May 18, 2021. The U.S. Soldiers joined BiH Armed Forces to conduct joint training for Immediate Response 21, a logistics-focused exercise designed to test and improve the ability to move forces and equipment rapidly from one location to another. The exercise supports DEFENDER-Europe 21, a multinational joint exercise that will demonstrate and develop the extensive military capabilities t Stock Photo

RM2GKKJ91–Soldiers with the Florida Army National Guard’s 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, zero their M4A1 Carbine rifles at Manjača Training Area, Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), May 18, 2021. The U.S. Soldiers joined BiH Armed Forces to conduct joint training for Immediate Response 21, a logistics-focused exercise designed to test and improve the ability to move forces and equipment rapidly from one location to another. The exercise supports DEFENDER-Europe 21, a multinational joint exercise that will demonstrate and develop the extensive military capabilities t

Staff Sgt. Cameron Short, a Soldier assigned to the Florida Army National Guard’s 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, instructs Bosnia and Herzegovina Armed Forces on how to shoot the Mossberg 500 tactical shotgun at Manjača Training Area, Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), May 18, 2021. The 2-124th is in BiH for Immediate Response 21, a training exercise with approximately 500 members of the BiH Armed Forces and about 700 U.S. Soldiers working side by side to enhance alliance security while maintaining a broad range of military capabilities to deter aggressio Stock Photo

RM2GKKJ9X–Staff Sgt. Cameron Short, a Soldier assigned to the Florida Army National Guard’s 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, instructs Bosnia and Herzegovina Armed Forces on how to shoot the Mossberg 500 tactical shotgun at Manjača Training Area, Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), May 18, 2021. The 2-124th is in BiH for Immediate Response 21, a training exercise with approximately 500 members of the BiH Armed Forces and about 700 U.S. Soldiers working side by side to enhance alliance security while maintaining a broad range of military capabilities to deter aggressio

Soldiers from the Florida Army National Guard’s 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, stand in formation at Sarajevo International Airport in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), May 15, 2021. The 2-124th will train closely with BiH Armed Forces in a joint exercise known as Immediate Response 21 that will support DEFENDER-Europe 21. DEFENDER-Europe 21 demonstrates that the U.S. commitment to NATO is iron clad, that NATO allies and partners stand stronger together and is a prime example of our collective capabilities. Stock Photo

RM2GKKCXH–Soldiers from the Florida Army National Guard’s 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, stand in formation at Sarajevo International Airport in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), May 15, 2021. The 2-124th will train closely with BiH Armed Forces in a joint exercise known as Immediate Response 21 that will support DEFENDER-Europe 21. DEFENDER-Europe 21 demonstrates that the U.S. commitment to NATO is iron clad, that NATO allies and partners stand stronger together and is a prime example of our collective capabilities.

Soldiers from the Florida Army National Guard’s 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team stand at ease for a briefing in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), May 15, 2021. U.S. Soldiers will be uniting with BiH Armed Forces in joint training during Exercise Immediate Response 21, which is a logistics-focused exercise to improve the movement of forces and equipment. Immediate Response 21 is part of DEFENDER-Europe 21, which is an extensive multinational exercise allowing soldiers to engage with the militaries of other nations to learn new skills and gain new Stock Photo

RM2GKKCYB–Soldiers from the Florida Army National Guard’s 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team stand at ease for a briefing in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), May 15, 2021. U.S. Soldiers will be uniting with BiH Armed Forces in joint training during Exercise Immediate Response 21, which is a logistics-focused exercise to improve the movement of forces and equipment. Immediate Response 21 is part of DEFENDER-Europe 21, which is an extensive multinational exercise allowing soldiers to engage with the militaries of other nations to learn new skills and gain new

Soldiers from the Florida Army National Guard’s 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, stand in formation and display their guidon after arriving in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), May 15, 2021. Immediate Response 21 is a logistics-focused exercise designed to test and improve moving forces and equipment rapidly from one location to another by both BiH Armed Forces and U.S. Armed Forces. Immediate Response 21 is part of DEFENDER-Europe 21, an extensive multinational exercise designed to ensure that U.S. forces and participating NATO forces are traine Stock Photo

RM2GKKD0P–Soldiers from the Florida Army National Guard’s 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, stand in formation and display their guidon after arriving in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), May 15, 2021. Immediate Response 21 is a logistics-focused exercise designed to test and improve moving forces and equipment rapidly from one location to another by both BiH Armed Forces and U.S. Armed Forces. Immediate Response 21 is part of DEFENDER-Europe 21, an extensive multinational exercise designed to ensure that U.S. forces and participating NATO forces are traine

Soldiers from the Florida Army National Guard’s 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, load their bags onto a bus at Sarajevo International Airport in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), May 15, 2021. The 2-124th will depart to their first training location where they will then work closely with BiH Armed Forces in support of Immediate Response 21 and DEFENDER-Europe 21. Nearly 500 BiH Armed Forces members and 700 U.S. Soldiers will conduct training exercises across the country over the next few weeks. Stock Photo

RM2GKKD0E–Soldiers from the Florida Army National Guard’s 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, load their bags onto a bus at Sarajevo International Airport in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), May 15, 2021. The 2-124th will depart to their first training location where they will then work closely with BiH Armed Forces in support of Immediate Response 21 and DEFENDER-Europe 21. Nearly 500 BiH Armed Forces members and 700 U.S. Soldiers will conduct training exercises across the country over the next few weeks.

Soldiers from the Florida Army National Guard’s 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, arrive in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), May 15, 2021, for joint training. About 300 U.S. Soldiers were welcomed by both BiH Armed Forces and U.S. Army personnel as they walked the flight line. Exercise Immediate Response 21 supports a more extensive, multinational effort known as DEFENDER-Europe 21. DEFENDER-Europe 21’s exercises will demonstrate and develop military capabilities that NATO allies have to prevent conflict, preserve peace and keep our nations safe. Stock Photo

RM2GKKD0D–Soldiers from the Florida Army National Guard’s 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, arrive in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), May 15, 2021, for joint training. About 300 U.S. Soldiers were welcomed by both BiH Armed Forces and U.S. Army personnel as they walked the flight line. Exercise Immediate Response 21 supports a more extensive, multinational effort known as DEFENDER-Europe 21. DEFENDER-Europe 21’s exercises will demonstrate and develop military capabilities that NATO allies have to prevent conflict, preserve peace and keep our nations safe.

The Minister of Defense of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), Sifet Podžić, addresses the local news affiliates after Soldiers from the Florida Army National Guard’s 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, land in Sarajevo, BiH, May 15, 2021. The U.S. Soldiers will be joining BiH Armed Forces to conduct joint training for Immediate Response 21, a logistics-focused exercise designed to test and improve the ability to move forces and equipment rapidly from one location to another. Immediate Response 21 is part of DEFENDER-Europe 21. This multinational joint exercise Stock Photo

RM2GKKD05–The Minister of Defense of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), Sifet Podžić, addresses the local news affiliates after Soldiers from the Florida Army National Guard’s 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, land in Sarajevo, BiH, May 15, 2021. The U.S. Soldiers will be joining BiH Armed Forces to conduct joint training for Immediate Response 21, a logistics-focused exercise designed to test and improve the ability to move forces and equipment rapidly from one location to another. Immediate Response 21 is part of DEFENDER-Europe 21. This multinational joint exercise

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Justin Sachariason (left), a Soldier assigned to the Florida Army National Guard’s 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, instructs 1st Lt. Almir Sarač, a Soldier with the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina (AFBiH), on how to shoot the M4A1 Carbine rifle at Manjača Training Area, Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), May 19, 2021. The 2-124th is in BiH for Immediate Response 21, a training exercise with approximately 500 members of the AFBiH and about 700 U.S. Soldiers working side by side to enhance alliance security while maintaining a bro Stock Photo

RM2GKKPP1–U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Justin Sachariason (left), a Soldier assigned to the Florida Army National Guard’s 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, instructs 1st Lt. Almir Sarač, a Soldier with the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina (AFBiH), on how to shoot the M4A1 Carbine rifle at Manjača Training Area, Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), May 19, 2021. The 2-124th is in BiH for Immediate Response 21, a training exercise with approximately 500 members of the AFBiH and about 700 U.S. Soldiers working side by side to enhance alliance security while maintaining a bro

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Justin Sachariason (center), a Soldier assigned to the Florida Army National Guard’s 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, instructs 1st Lt. Sandro Ibrišimović (left) and 1st Lt. Almir Sarač (right), Soldiers from the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina, on proper shooting techniques with the M4A1 Carbine rifle at Manjača Training Area, Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), May 19, 2021. The 2-124th joined AFBiH to conduct joint training for Immediate Response 21, a logistics-focused exercise designed to test and improve the ability to move Stock Photo

RM2GKKPPE–U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Justin Sachariason (center), a Soldier assigned to the Florida Army National Guard’s 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, instructs 1st Lt. Sandro Ibrišimović (left) and 1st Lt. Almir Sarač (right), Soldiers from the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina, on proper shooting techniques with the M4A1 Carbine rifle at Manjača Training Area, Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), May 19, 2021. The 2-124th joined AFBiH to conduct joint training for Immediate Response 21, a logistics-focused exercise designed to test and improve the ability to move

Soldiers assigned to Florida Army National Guard’s 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (IBCT), prepare to convoy from Manjača Training Area to Glamoč, Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), May 19, 2021. The 2-124th is in BiH for Immediate Response 21, a training exercise with approximately 500 members of the BiH Armed Forces and about 700 U.S. Soldiers working side by side to enhance alliance security while maintaining a broad range of military capabilities to deter aggression and assure readiness. Immediate Response 21 is part of DEFENDER-Europe 21, a joint exerc Stock Photo

RM2GKKN5T–Soldiers assigned to Florida Army National Guard’s 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (IBCT), prepare to convoy from Manjača Training Area to Glamoč, Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), May 19, 2021. The 2-124th is in BiH for Immediate Response 21, a training exercise with approximately 500 members of the BiH Armed Forces and about 700 U.S. Soldiers working side by side to enhance alliance security while maintaining a broad range of military capabilities to deter aggression and assure readiness. Immediate Response 21 is part of DEFENDER-Europe 21, a joint exerc

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