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September 10, 2014

US Army Europe uses technology to conduct exercises with different nations
Hohenfels, Germany (SPX) Sep 10, 2014
U.S. Army Europe uses its latest simulation technology to join two training exercises from different countries and allow commanders to view and control troop movements as though units from both exercises are operating in the same area. Paratroopers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade will appear to drop into Germany near Munich, which is just south of the main body of the Saber Junction exercise, in Hohenfels, Germany. In actuality, the 173rd Airborne will be dropping onto an airfield in Latvia. ... read more

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