The artillery unit of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on the basis of the 26th Artillery Brigade began the active phase of the international exercise in Exercise Dynamic Front 21 at the training ground of the Artillery and Armament Training Center in Torun, Republic of Poland. Exercise Dynamic Front 21 is a multinational exercise conducted by the U.S. Army in Europe that is designed to improve allied and partner nations’ ability to deliver long-range fire capabilities. Dynamic Front 21 includes approximately 1,800 participants from 15 nations, May 3 – 21, 2021 at the U.S. Army’s Grafenwöhr Training Area, Germany and Torun, […]
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The U.S. Air Force’s latest fighter jet, the Boeing F-15EX Eagle II, participating in a joint training exercise hosted by U.S. Pacific Air Forces, according to 53rd Wing Public Affairs Advisor. The 53rd Wing said in a statement that the first two F-15EX fighters – both 001 and 002 – have taken to the Alaska skies for Northern Edge 21 joint training exercise. The purpose of the F-15EX’s participation in Northern Edge is to allow for immediate deep-end testing in a complex jamming environment to gather essential test data for what works and what needs improvement. This is critical to expose […]
Soldiers with the 22nd Battalion of II Infantry Brigade fired Javelin anti-tank missile during the live-fire training exercise on the Vaziani fire range, Sakartvelo (also known as Georgia). The exercise was held under the aegis of local and American instructors of Combat Training Center (CTC) on the Vaziani fire range. The military unit conducted the training on squad and battalion level maximally approached to a real combat environment. Within the training, the military underwent defensive and offensive operations, training management and live-fire preparation. The 82 and 60 mm mortars platoon of the 22nd Battalion, Javelin anti-tank platoon and snipers’ group supported […]
A planned “combat readiness” inspection began in the Russian Armed Forces on Tuesday, according to Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu. The ministry described the drill as a “massive inspection”, to check combat readiness on the territory of all military districts and the Northern Fleet, in the Far North, on the Kuril Islands and Kamchatka. The tests began amid concern over Russian military activity in Crimea and eastern Ukraine. – ADVERTISEMENT – CONTINUE READING BELOW – According to CNN, Russia blamed Ukraine for renewed fighting in eastern Ukraine. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said this week that Russia was concerned about “Ukraine’s provocations”. “So […]
The United States Marine Corps has announced that the long-awaited Amphibious Combat Vehicles (ACV) are being used during exercise. For the first time, the 1st Marine Division fielded its new ACVs during Marine Air Ground Task Force Warfighting Exercise (MWX) 2-21 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif. MWX is the culminating event of the service-level training exercise, challenging Marines to fight against a free-thinking adversary with similar capabilities in a force on force environment. – ADVERTISEMENT – CONTINUE READING BELOW – The details were given in a Marine Corps media release, to announce that MWX 2-21 was […]
On Jan. 21, the U.S. Army announced that U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to 1st Squadron, 91st Cavalry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade performed Airborne Operations from Ramstein Air Base to Bunker Drop Zone at Grafenwoehr Training Area as part of an Emergency Deployment Readiness Exercise. In a release Thursday, the Army said the purpose of the exercise was to rehearse and evaluate the Airborne Brigade’s ability to deploy on short notice. The emergency deployment readiness exercise tested 173rd Airborne Brigade’s ability to alert, recall and deploy under emergency conditions while also testing the capability to train the unit. – ADVERTISEMENT – CONTINUE […]
On Saturday, the 241st Mobile Public Affairs Detachment has announced that U.S. Army’s 1st Battalion, 101st Combat Aviation Brigade (CAB), 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), together with Hellenic Armed Forces, executed Eddie’s Odyssey, a first of its kind, joint training mission on Velopoula Island and over the Aegean Sea. The unit press release said that Army helicopters were taking part in Eddie’s Odyssey, a first-time exercise meant to enhance the interoperability between U.S. and Hellenic aviation and special operations forces. The exercise, named after Ugly Eddie, the battalion mascot, consisted of U.S. AH-64E Apaches, UH-60M and HH-60M Black Hawk helicopters working […]
U.S. Army Soldiers simulated combat scenarios where they notionally conduct engagements against near-peer enemies during a live-fire exercise in Germany. U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, with their M109 Paladin self-propelled howitzers conducted live-fire training to exercise artillery field training skills. Training exercises like this is very helpful because more seasoned soldiers learn something new, while newer soldiers not only learn something new but also learn the old ways to become as knowledgeable as the seasoned soldiers. For more than 40 years, variants of the M109 Paladin have […]
U.S. Special Operations Command Europe has announced that Ukrainian special forces have integrated with U.S. Army 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center (JRMC) in Hohenfels, Germany. More than 3,500 multinational partners from across Europe joined together for Exercise Combined Resolve 14 at the JRMC in Hohenfels, Germany, September 2020 to strengthen interoperability between allied and partner nations. This also included approximately 160 Special Operations Forces (SOF) and the Lithuanian National Volunteer Force (KASP). While strengthening bonds and abilities between nations, it was also the evaluating readiness exercise for the U.S. Army 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team. […]
The United States Special Operations Forces are currently conducting joint exercises In Estonia, according to a recent Estonian Defense Forces news release. The U.S. Air Force MC-130J Commando II and CV-22 Osprey aircraft, assigned to the 352d Special Operations Wing, U.S. Navy SEALS and U.S. Air Force Special Tactics Operators deployed to Estonia to create conditions for a rapid response to an imminent threat with land, air, and maritime capabilities to enhance stability in the Baltic Sea region. Over the next month, the CV-22B Osprey and MC-130J aircraft of the United States Special Operations Forces will conduct training flights in Estonian […]
The U.S. Special Operations Command Europe has announced that the U.S. units conduct joint operations during a Swedish-led exercise along the Baltic Sea coast. Swedish JAS-39 fighter jets and U.S. CV-22B, F-15, and MC-130 aircraft flew over Gotland, during a joint exercise across the Baltic Sea, the Special Operations Command Europe has announced. “Swedish and U.S. forces conduct qualified exercises together with partners to strengthen defense capabilities across land, air, and sea domains to deter any opponent,” the news release says. – ADVERTISEMENT – CONTINUE READING BELOW – The exercise involving U.S. units has been planned for a long time and […]
The United States Marine Corps has used recently received JLTV tactical vehicles during a humanitarian assistance exercise. On Friday, the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit press release said that a U.S. Marine with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), hold a humanitarian assistance exercise during Realistic Urban Training (RUT) at Bogue Airfield, N.C. Oct. 11, 2020. Realistic Urban Training allows Marines and Sailors the opportunity to train in a controlled, realistic environment, utilizing the MEU’s command, air, ground and logistics elements. – ADVERTISEMENT – CONTINUE READING BELOW – The latest Joint Light Tactical Vehicles were also used during the […]
https://cdn1.img.sputniknews.com/img/07e4/0a/06/1080683499_0:43:1280:763_1200x675_80_0_0_078939988551ab5b3a7fcf9cba2e987c.jpg Sputnik International https://cdn2.img.sputniknews.com/i/logo.png Rishikesh Kumar. Sputnik International https://sputniknews.com/military/202010061080681404-japan-holds-naval-exercise-with-chinas-iron-brother-pakistan-amid-high-decibel-quad-meet—video/ The foreign ministers of the Quad – India, the US, Japan, and Australia – met in Tokyo on Tuesday in an attempt to lead a regional initiative called “Free and Open Indo-Pacific” aimed at countering China’s growing assertiveness in the region. On the day of the Quad members meeting in Tokyo, Pakistan Navy Ship (PNS) Zulfiquar participated in the Passage Exercise with the Japanese Maritime Self-Defence Force Ship Onami in the Gulf of Aden. A Pakistan Navy spokesperson informed on Tuesday that both the ships are currently operating in the Gulf of […]
Russia has launched the Kavkaz-2020 strategic drills on Monday, the Russian Defense Ministry informed, noting that in total, over 80,000 people are involved in the drills. The ministry informed that the strategic drills Kavkaz-2020 would take place at several training grounds of the Southern Military District. Fighter jets of Russia’s Southern Military District are on combat duty within the framework of the Kavkaz-2020 drills that started on Monday, the Russian Defense Ministry’s press service informed. – ADVERTISEMENT – CONTINUE READING BELOW – “Crews of Su-27 and Su-30SM fighter jets of the Southern Military District are on combat air defense duty at […]
The U.S Navy has announced that the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam (CG 54) has struck the decommissioned Frigate the ex-USS Curts (FFG 38) during a gunnery sinking exercise as part of Valiant Shield 2020. USS Antietam (CG 54) conducted a tomahawk land attack cruise-missile (TLAM) strike scenario, Sept. 20, targeting the Farallon de Medinilla range, located on an uninhabited 200-acre island off the coast of Guam as part of Valliant Shield 2020. Valiant Shield is a U.S. only, biennial field training exercise (FTX) with a focus on integration of joint training in a blue-water environment among U.S. forces. This training […]
Ukrainian and United States special operations forces Soldiers conduct static-line and free-fall training as part of a multinational exercise that includes the efforts of ten allied and partner nations. Ukrainian and U.S. SOF started exercise Fiction Urchin this week. The U.S. Air Force MC-130J Commando II and CV-22 Osprey, assigned to the 352d Special Operations Wing, U.K. deployed to Ukraine to demonstrate a commitment to the Black Sea region, support the Ukraine SOF and AF capabilities and strengthen partner-nation relationships. – ADVERTISEMENT – CONTINUE READING BELOW – U.S. Army Special Forces operators and Ukraine Special Operations Forces operators conducted military free […]
On Tuesday, Pacific Air Forces reported that U.S. Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps and Japan Air Self Defense Force aircraft conduct a large-scale joint and bilateral integration training exercise Aug. 18, 2020. Four B-1B Lancers, two B-2 Spirit Stealth Bombers, and four F-15C Eagles conducted Bomber Task Force missions simultaneously within the Indo-Pacific region over the course of 24 hours. Pacific Air Forces routinely conducts BTF operations to show the United States’ commitment to allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility. – ADVERTISEMENT – CONTINUE READING BELOW – “Our unique strength as an Air Force is our ability to […]
The “extensive” cybersecurity exercise was said to have involved some 2,000 participants representing fields of US private industry and the federal government, as well as groups from several ally countries, and to have covered an “all out attack on different sectors”. The US Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) concluded on Friday a three-day simulated cybersecurity exercise dubbed “Cyber Storm” aimed at preparing the United States and ally nations to stand against potential real attacks on critical systems, Brian Harrell, CISA first Assistant Director for Infrastructure Security, said in a Friday statement. Harrell described the three-day Cyber […]
A T-72 main battle tank belonging to 205th Separate Motorized Rifle Brigade caught fire during large-scale tactical drills running in Russia’s south. A video of the flaming tank, which was being circulated on Twitter and Youtube, appears to have been made on 19 July. The tank unit has taken part in combat training assignments with a live-fire exercise at practice grounds in Russia’s south. – ADVERTISEMENT – CONTINUE READING BELOW – Overall, the Southern Military District held over 20 battalion-level tactical and more than 10 special drills in the summer training period. The snap combat readiness check of the troops of […]
My gym is still closed, which is a good thing. But it has meant I have been working out more at home, trying to make little upgrades to my at-home gym set up to get the most out of my workouts and my space. While there was a period of time I was using wine bottles as dumbbells (don’t judge, dumbbells were sold out everywhere), I feel safe in saying that I have all of the basic stuff I need. However, I was missing one thing: a set of killer resistance bands. Think of these bands like a non-committal TRX system. […]
The Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) entered the Black Sea July 19, 2020 to participate in exercise Sea Breeze 2020. This is Porter’s third trip to the Black Sea since the beginning of 2020. During its previous trips to the region, Porter participated in multiple tactical maneuvering, communications, and air defense exercises with regional partners. Sea Breeze, now in its 20th iteration, is an annual exercise held in the Black Sea co-hosted by Ukraine and the United States. The exercise will focus on multiple warfare areas including air defense, anti-submarine warfare, damage control, and search and rescue. U.S. participating […]
A U.S. Army M1A2 Abrams main battle tank has been reportedly shooting another tank during a training exercise at Fort Bliss. On July 20, an incident with friendly fire occurred at the Fort Bliss training ground in Texas during firing at moving targets. Some sources reported that one of the “Abrams” tanks, from a distance of 2600m, has shot a tank from his own Cavalry Regiment. One soldier was injured in an accident when the M1002 multi-purpose training round hit his tank. His tank commander and crew responded quickly to render aid. The 120mm training ammunition, used by Abrams tanks during […]
The 48th Fighter Wing Public Affairs has announced on Friday that Royal Netherland Air Force F-16s and F-35As partnered with 4th and 5th generation aircraft from the Royal Air Force and F-15s from the 48th Fighter Wing during exercise Point Blank, for the first time. More than 60 aircraft took off from home stations and met in the skies over the North Sea for a realistic, high-fidelity training environment that included KC-135 Stratotankers and a RC-135 Rivet Joint from RAF Mildenhall, along with NATO Airborne Warning and Control Systems. “We value the excellent opportunity Point Blank provides us to maintain and […]
On Tuesday, the U.S Air Force conducted the largest ‘elephant walk’ exercise, launching approximately 40 C-130 military transport aircraft in a row. An ‘Elephant Walk’ is a fundamental training element when preparing for global strike missions. This exercise refers to the close formation of military aircraft before takeoff. The term originated in World War II when allied bomber operations consisted of 1,000 aircraft and their attacks were carried out in a single file, nose-to-tail fashion that resembled elephants traveling to the watering hole. In a statement, the Air Force said the 317th and 19th Airlift Wings launched dozens of C-130s for […]
https://cdn1.img.sputniknews.com/img/07e4/07/0c/1079865070_0:52:1392:835_1200x675_80_0_0_864be8aee2ae62a781850af36c90525d.jpg Sputnik International https://cdn2.img.sputniknews.com/i/logo.png Sputnik https://cdn2.img.sputniknews.com/i/logo.png https://sputniknews.com/us/202007121079865044-trump-defends-playing-golf-over-the-weekend-says-it-is-his-tiny-bit-of-exercise/ The president pointed out that the media has given too much coverage to his golf outing, noting that former Democratic president Barack Obama’s golf plays did not make headlines, whereas whenever he travels to a golf club, newspapers rush to write about it. Donald Trump took to Twitter on Sunday to fire back at those who have been critical of his favourite pastime activity, saying that many hard-working politicians and businessmen are fond of golf, which he actually plays “very fast”, giving him some exercise. …rounds, no problem. When I play, Fake News CNN, […]
Mice that exercise produce more of an enzyme that can improve memory and other brain functions. Clemens Peters / EyeEm/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Clemens Peters / EyeEm/Getty Images Mice that exercise produce more of an enzyme that can improve memory and other brain functions. Clemens Peters / EyeEm/Getty Images Scientists say they’ve identified an enzyme that could help explain how exercise can slow or even reverse some signs of aging in the brain. “Exercise in a bottle” isn’t around the corner, but it’s not out of the question, either. The idea builds on an observation a few years ago […]
Most years, summer signals a return to shorts. My favorite shorts to wear are exercise shorts. They’re comfortable, lightweight, sweat wicking for when it’s hot outside, and I can go right from working at home to exercising in no time. Because this year is the summer of exercise shorts, we’ve rounded up some of our favorites to help you find a pair you love, too. Outdoor Voices Rektrek Shorts Ten Thousand Session Shorts The Session Shorts are what shorts should feel like. “After wearing the Session Shorts for a few workouts, I became acutely aware of the flaws all of my […]
American and Japanese naval ships, aircraft and personnel take part in bilateral exercises while sailing together in the South China Sea amid increased Chinese activities in the region. In a release late Wednesday, Command Destroyer Squadron 7 reported the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Kashima class-training vessel JS Kashima (TV-3508) and Shimayuki-class training vessel JS Shimayuki (TV-3513) jointly held a naval exercise in South China Sea. In the same region, were previously spotted Chinese electronic surveillance aircraft. Japan identified Chinese Shaanxi Y-9JB (GX-8) electronic warfare and surveillance plane flying along the […]
If you’re wondering whether you should wear a face mask while exercising outside, the answer is yes. But, a lot of them are made out of pure cotton, and it’s easy to overheat in them, and so exercise like running might be more annoying, and more difficult, than it already is. Thankfully, there are plenty of brands making face masks perfect for outdoor activity. To help you pick the perfect one, we’ve rounded up some of our favorites. Adidas came through in the clutch with a breathable face mask. These come in a pack of three in case one gets really […]
TEHRAN, Iran — Iran test fired cruise missiles in a naval exercise in the Gulf of Oman and northern Indian Ocean, state media reported Thursday. The report by the official IRNA news agency said the missiles destroyed targets at a distance of 280 kilometers (170 miles). It said the tests took place during a naval drill by Iran’s Navy in the Gulf of Oman and Indian Ocean. IRNA said the missiles’ range can be extended but gave no details. The news agency said two kinds of missiles were fired, without elaborating, and broadcast images of projectiles being launched from both a […]
California Air National Guard held a massive exercise, known as the ‘elephant walk’, for the first time in over 20 years. 6 California Air National Guard C-130J Super Hercules aircraft took part in a massive flying exercise at the Channel Islands Air National Guard Station, Port Hueneme, California. With a large crowd of airmen gathering to witness the historical event known as “the elephant walk,” the colossal aircraft began taxiing down the runway in tight formation. Among the spectators watching the landmark event was Col. John Ramos, Commander of the 146 MXG. – Advertisement – Two months previously, Ramos began strategizing […]
For me, lower back pain is always an issue. It has been accentuated by working from home, in a less than ergonomic chair, but there’s one thing I can always count on to relieve knots and tension. It’s not a foam roller, but it’s close. Massage therapy balls pinpoint pressure points and knots in your muscles to help relieve tension and pain, increasing blood flow and rejuvenating your muscles. They’re easy to use, all you have to do is lean on them, and if done right, they can hurt, but in the best possible way. To help you get the best […]
NATO has launched a massive maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region, close to Russia. Standing NATO Maritime Group One (SNMG1) and Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group One (SNMCMG1) taken part in BALTOPS, the premier maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic region. According to the Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO Public Affairs, between June 7-16, air and maritime assets from 19 NATO allies and partner nations will participate in live training events that include air defence, anti-submarine warfare, maritime interdiction and mine countermeasure operations. For the first time, the exercise will be commanded ashore by Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO (STRIKFORNATO) […]
US 08:52 GMT 20.05.2020Get short URL https://cdn1.img.sputniknews.com/img/107604/46/1076044610_0:103:2047:1254_1200x675_80_0_0_06cd144e47cb64bfa0be32def20f7a82.jpg Sputnik International https://cdn2.img.sputniknews.com/i/logo.png Sputnik https://cdn2.img.sputniknews.com/i/logo.png https://sputniknews.com/us/202005201079361103-us-air-force-f-35-crashes-during-routine-exercise-in-florida-just-days-after-similar-incident/ According to Eglin Air Force Base, the pilot ejected from the aircraft and is currently in stable condition. The crash did not cause any casualties or damage on the ground, the base added. A US Air Force F-35 Lightning II combat warplane has crashed in Florida during a routine training exercise, Eglin Air Force Base said on Twitter. The plane belonging to the 58th Fighter Squad crashed around 9:30 pm local time and did not cause any damage or loss of life. The base has launched an investigation into the […]
https://cdn1.img.sputniknews.com/img/107934/43/1079344396_0:-1:1777:1000_1200x675_80_0_0_043dda21829bcb2cbcfff62ba46a5957.jpg Sputnik International https://cdn2.img.sputniknews.com/i/logo.png Sputnik https://cdn2.img.sputniknews.com/i/logo.png https://sputniknews.com/videoclub/202005181079344461-doggy-weights-belgian-shepherd-helps-owner-exercise-during-quarantine-/ While most gyms remain closed amid the COVID-19 pandemic, maintaining one’s workout routine has proven difficult. Luckily for some, their pets have assisted them in their quest to remain fit, as a smart canine and his owner recently demonstrated. Footage shared on YouTube by Viral Hog captures a man and his dog in Brno, Czech Republic, performing a series of exercises together during quarantine. Video shows Rancho, a long-haired Belgian Shepherd Tervuren, helping his “dad” with his home workout by helping to hold down his feet during sit-ups and acting as a substitute for […]
An E-4B Advanced Airborne Command Post, commonly known as ‘doomsday plane’, took part in the flying exercise. The E-4B aircraft, a militarized version of the Boeing 747-200, is always on 24-hour alert, 7-days a week, with a global watch team at one of many selected bases throughout the world. The aircraft serves as the National Airborne Operations Center (NAOC) and is a key component of the National Military Command System for the President, the Secretary of Defense and the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The NAOC operations teams, made-up of joint personnel including Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors and Marines from a variety of […]
Store manager Josh Hayden, left to right, talks with Kay Amey and Jackie Gee about a new bicycle at Eddy’s Bike Shop on Tuesday in Willoughby Hills, Ohio. Bike shops in most states were exempt from shutdown orders and sales have been up. Tony Dejak/AP hide caption toggle caption Tony Dejak/AP Store manager Josh Hayden, left to right, talks with Kay Amey and Jackie Gee about a new bicycle at Eddy’s Bike Shop on Tuesday in Willoughby Hills, Ohio. Bike shops in most states were exempt from shutdown orders and sales have been up. Tony Dejak/AP Sales are booming at many […]
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The U.S. Naval Forces Central Command has reported that 85-foot-long Mark VI patrol boats assigned to Commander, Task Force (CTF) 56 participated in a live fire exercise with an MH-60S helicopter, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 26. “Mark VI boats increased interoperability with HSC 26 which allows both units to develop procedures leading to increased ability to contribute to the 5th Fleet maritime picture,” added Harris. “The live-fire event showcases a leap forward in the ability of both units to work together to increase lethality in support of layered defenses. This new capability will allow commanders more reaction time, […]
U.S. and British Soldiers conduct a reconnaissance exercise during NATO’s enhanced Forward Presence Battle Group-Poland mission in Bemowo Piskie, Poland. On Monday, the Army press release said that Soldiers assigned to the Kronos Troop, 3rd Squadron, 2d Cavalry Regiment with British Soldiers, assigned to the Legion Troop, C Squadron, also known as the Light Dragoons, conduct a squad live-fire exercise during NATO’s enhanced Forward Presence Battle Group-Poland mission. Enhanced Forward Presence (EFP) is a NATO-allied forward deployed defense and deterrence military posture in Central Europe, in order to protect and reassure NATO’s Central and Northern European member states on NATO’s eastern […]