Elements of Task Force Marne supported Saber Junction 23 Aug. 22 – Sept. 22, an annual U.S. Army Europe and Africa-directed exercise conducted by 2nd Cavalry Regiment and NATO allies and partners designed to increase lethality, capabilities and readiness to deter aggression in support of NATO collective defense and deterrence initiatives.
The 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade, part of the 3rd Infantry Division-led Task Force Marne, provided support to 2nd Cavalry Regiment with a fleet of AH-64 Apache attack helicopters and UH-60L Black Hawks, all assigned to 3rd Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade. They were joined by HH-60M medical evacuation Black Hawks assigned to 2nd Battalion, 3rd General Support Aviation Regiment; and CH-47 Chinooks, comprising the 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade’s Task Force Knighthawk.
For the aviation elements, Saber Junction is a culminating training event designed to test long-range communication, logistics planning, sustainment, and maintenance in an austere environment. The different aviation crews provided fires, maneuver and logistics, conducted reconnaissance, security operations, personnel and cargo movements, and medical evacuation coverage support to 2nd Cavalry Regiment.
Source: U.SARMY