Exercitii si manevre militare

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U.S Soldiers with the 326th Brigade Engineer Battalion jump from a UH-47 Chinook during Helocast training at Lake Razelm in Babadag, Romania, July 19, 2023. Helocasting is an insertion method used by combat engineers to execute water-based operations. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Spc. Precious Scott)

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MANGALIA, Romania (June 8, 2023) Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Gage Riley, from Phoenix, left, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 1, conducts IV placement medical training in Mangalia, Romania, June 8, 2023. NMCB 1 operates as a part of Navy Expeditionary Combat Command and is assigned to Commander, Task Force 68 for deployment across the U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa area of operations to defend U.S., allied, and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Utilitiesman 3rd Class Logan Hambright)

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,,Since the outset of this conflict we have made clear one principle in respect to our NATO partners, and wețll continue to reiterate that, we will defend every inch of NATO territory. Secretary made that clear today in its telephone call with Romanian Foreign Minister. The President has made that clear on a number of occasions and continues to be one of our bedrock principles."

-Department of State, July 24, 2023

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Lt. Gen. (Rtd) Ben Hodges, currently the Pershing Chair at the Centre for European Policy Analysis who tells: " On a short to medium run, NATO should designate Romania as its gravity centre due to its proximity to other allies such as Ukraine and Moldova (...) Romania could create its own protection area of the maritime seashore as well as capabilities to deny access in the entire East European area by using weapons with long striking range such as HIMARS missiles systems, attack helicopters, the Maritime Unmanned Systems and UAVs. Romania should also be ready to host a NATO Centre of Excellence for Unmanned Weapons Systems having in mind the ideal flying conditions, the length of its Black Sea seashore and the existence of the Danube River as well. Finally, Romania should continue expanding the training and logistics infrastructure of the Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base and the  Smârdan and Cincu training areas by enhancing their capabilities in the sense of allowing the carrying out of high standard joint exercises with the participation of not only  the US Army but also of the US Air Force".

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U.S. Soldiers assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 27th Field Artillery Regiment, 18th Field Artillery Brigade, prepare their High Mobility Artillery Rocket System vehicles for movement to Exercise Arcane Thunder 23 at Capu Midia Training Center, Romania

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U.S. Soldiers with the 3rd Battalion, 27th Field Artillery Regiment, 18th Field Artillery Brigade, in coordination with Air Force 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and 37th Airlift Squadron, conduct a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System Rapid Infiltration simulation during Exercise Arcane Thunder 23 on Capu Midia Training Center, Romania, Sept. 4, 2023. Arcane Thunder 23 is a 2nd Multi-Domain Task Force exercise taking place with U.S. Army and multinational partners from Aug. 28 to Sept. 8, 2023, in Mainz-Kastel, Germany; Ustka, Poland; and Mihail Kogălniceanu, Romania. As part of the U.S. Army's Project Convergence - Europe campaign to evaluate the progress of the service's modernization efforts, this exercise will validate and test the continuous integration of effects in various domains, including air, land, sea, space, and cyberspace. (U.S. Army Reserve video by Spc. Devin McReynolds and Spc. Precious Scott)

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În contextul derulării Programului privind Detecția și Descurajarea Contrabandei Nucleare (Nuclear Smuggling Detection and Deterrence - NSDD), care este destinat detecției la frontieră a materialelor nucleare și radioactive în vederea prevenirii traficului ilicit cu aceste produse, Poliția de Frontieră Română a participat, în perioada 11-13 septembrie 2023, la un exercițiu propus de Departamentul Energiei din Statele Unite ale Americii - Administrația Națională pentru Securitate Nucleară în vederea verificării capacităților operaționale ale instituțiilor implicate, din România.

Exercițiul a fost organizat de către Ambasada Statelor Unite ale Americii la București și au participat ofiţeri specialişti în combaterea infracţionalităţii transfrontaliere din cadrul Poliției de Frontieră Române, lucrători din cadrul Poliției Române, Inspectoratului General pentru Situații de Urgență, Inspectoratului General al Jandarmeriei Române, Serviciului Român de Informații, Autorității Vamale Române, Comisiei Naționale pentru Controlul Activităților Nucleare (CNCAN) și Institutului Național de Cercetare-Dezvoltare pentru Fizică și Inginerie Nucleară ,,Horia Hulubei" (IFIN) .

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Poza de Top Gun

FETESTI, ROMANIA
09.23.2023
Photo by Airman 1st Class Albert Morel

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3rd Brigade Combat Team "Rakkasans", 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) deploying to Romania.

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CONSTANTA, Romania – East-Coast based Naval Special Warfare Operators (SEALs) and the 164th Romanian Naval Special Operations Forces (ROUSOF) conducted training on maritime interdiction operations, special reconnaissance, and special operations tactics to enhance allied defense throughout the European region. The joint effort was conducted November 4-17, and enhanced maritime expertise and strengthened the capacity to respond to maritime crises in the Black Sea region.

"Our partnership with the Romanian Naval Special Operations Forces is in direct alignment with the U.S. National Defense Strategy's emphasis on strengthening alliances and partnerships. Together, we prepare for the challenges posed by the unique operational environment here as we work in tandem to preserve security during this critical time," said Maj. Gen. Steven G. Edwards, Commander of Special Operations Command Europe.

During the evolution, SEALs and ROUSOF conducted a multitude of interoperability and training iterations including close quarters combat techniques, urban patrol movements, breacher training and integrated visit, board, search and seizure tactics. The ability for U.S. and NATO special operations forces to integrate seamlessly across multiple operating areas further refines their capabilities to deploy in support of real-world operations in the area.

"Working alongside our allied Romanian special operators provides us the ability to further enhance our capabilities in order to meet operational demands," said the senior Naval Special Warfare Operator on site. "These opportunities are not only invaluable for the SEALs, but also the numerous support personnel who enable us to complete our mission in a joint environment."

In the spirit of solidarity and shared commitment to regional security, the collaboration between SEALs and ROUSOF serves as a testament to the vital importance of international partnerships within the European Command Area of Responsibility. Strengthening alliances through joint training initiatives bolsters the capabilities of both nations' special operations forces and underscores the collective dedication to preserve peace and security in the Black Sea region.

The 164th Romanian Naval Special Operations Forces are a highly specialized unit of the Romanian Navy who conduct direct action missions, special reconnaissance, and maritime operations to safeguard the interests of Romania and promote regional security.

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Militarii români câștigă titlul de "Cel mai bun luptător" la categoria soldați în competiția cu același nume(Best Warrior Competition) organizată de către Garda Națională a statului Alabama în Fort McClellan, Alabama, Statele Unite ale Americii, pentru al doilea an, consecutiv.

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Artillery Soldiers conduct Elevator Drills at Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base

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Alpha Battery, 5-4 Air Defense Artillery Battalion redeploys from Ramstein to Romania.
The unit, part of the 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command, was the first in the U.S. Army to field and test four prototype Maneuver Short Range Air Defense (M-SHORAD) systems.

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U.S. Air Force loadmasters with the 67th Special Operations Squadron, guide a Romanian Land Forces High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) onto an MC-130J Commando II, during exercise Trojan Footprint 2024, near Boboc, Romania, March 12, 2024. Rapid infiltration (HIRAIN) training showcases a crew's combat readiness and quick-precision-striking ability by rapidly preparing and mobilizing the HIMARS. Exercise Trojan Footprint is a demonstration of Allies and partner nations' ability to seamlessly operate together to maintain global freedom and security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Westin Warburton)

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A Romanian helicopter hovers over the military port of Mangalia, Romania, letting Portuguese special operations divers practice jumping into the water from the air during Trojan Footprint March 8, 24. Nato and partners train together to ensure they can provide a seamless response to any threat to freedom and stability globally.(U.S. Army Photo by Staff Sgt. Ariel J. Solomon)