Col. Jose Devarona, director of U.S. Army Central Security
Col. Jose Devarona, director of U.S. Army Central Security Cooperation Division, greets Lt. Gen. Murat Maikeyev, chief of the general staff of the Kazakhstan Armed Forces, July 31, 2017, during Exercise Steppe ... More
A Kazakhstani soldier with Company 2 of the Kazakhstan
A Kazakhstani soldier with Company 2 of the Kazakhstan Peacekeeping Battalion uses a computer system to communicate significant events to the battalion July 28, 2017, during Exercise Steppe Eagle 17 at Illisky ... More
A Kazakhstani soldier informs the medical evacuation
A Kazakhstani soldier informs the medical evacuation helicopter crew of the number of casualties Aug. 1, 2017, as part of a field training exercise for Exercise Steppe Eagle 17 at Illisky Training Center near A... More
Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Van, Task Force Spartan deputy commanding
Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Van, Task Force Spartan deputy commanding general, center, along with distinguished visitors from partner nations, salutes during the playing of national anthems and recovery of the flags for... More
Flag bearers from the U.S., U.K., Turkey, Tajikistan,
Flag bearers from the U.S., U.K., Turkey, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan form up on the parade field during the Exercise Steppe Eagle 17 closing ceremony Aug. 4, 2017, at Illisky Training Center near Alm... More
A platoon of Kyrgyzstani soldiers participate in Exercise
A platoon of Kyrgyzstani soldiers participate in Exercise Steppe Eagle 17, a multinational exercise focusing on peacekeeping and peace support operations, July 24, 2017, at Illisky Training Center near Almaty, ... More
John Cornelius, an exercise planner with U.S. Army
John Cornelius, an exercise planner with U.S. Army Central, left, discusses the Exercise Control Group operations with Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Van, Task Force Spartan deputy commanding general, Aug. 3, 2017, during ... More
Kazakhstani soldiers use metal shields while conducting
Kazakhstani soldiers use metal shields while conducting riot control operations against simulated rioters during Steppe Eagle 2013 at the Iliskiy Training Center in Almaty, Kazakhstan, Aug. 13, 2013. Steppe Eag... More
U.S. Army Maj. Steven Equils, Master Sgt. Richard Harris
U.S. Army Maj. Steven Equils, Master Sgt. Richard Harris and Col. Jose Devarona prepare to lay flowers in front of the World War II eternal flame memorial to show respect for all service members that gave their... More
A medical evacuation helicopter lands in the distance
A medical evacuation helicopter lands in the distance to pick up casualties during a simulated exercise lane July 24, 2017, for Exercise Steppe Eagle 17 at Illisky Training Center near Almaty, Kazakhstan.
Staff Sgt. William Gordley, 149th Military Engagement
Staff Sgt. William Gordley, 149th Military Engagement Team, Kentucky National Guard, folds the recovered U.S. flag during the Exercise Steppe Eagle 17 closing ceremony Aug. 4, 2017, at Illisky Training Center n... More
A Kyrgyzstani soldier prepares for a peacekeeping patrol
A Kyrgyzstani soldier prepares for a peacekeeping patrol during Exercise Steppe Eagle 17, a multinational exercise focusing on peacekeeping and peace support operations, July 24, 2017, at Illisky Training Cente... More
Sgt. 1st Class Dutch Chapman, 149th Military Engagement
Sgt. 1st Class Dutch Chapman, 149th Military Engagement Team, Kentucky National Guard, checks a Kazakhstani soldier’s protective mask for a proper seal after a simulated chemical attack July 27, 2017, during Ex... More
U.S. Army Maj. Steven Equils and Master Sgt. Richard
U.S. Army Maj. Steven Equils and Master Sgt. Richard Harris lay flowers in front of the World War II eternal flame memorial to show respect for all service members that gave their lives during WWII. The ceremon... More
Lt. Col. Bulat Dusembayev, commander of the Kazakhstan
Lt. Col. Bulat Dusembayev, commander of the Kazakhstan Peacekeeping Battalion, participates in the Exercise Steppe Eagle 17 opening ceremony July 22, 2017, at Illisky Training Center. Exercise Steppe Eagle is a... More
U.S. Soldiers march for the closing ceremony of Exercise
U.S. Soldiers march for the closing ceremony of Exercise Steppe Eagle 17 on Aug. 4, 2017 at the Illisky Training Center near Almaty, Kazakhstan.
U.K., U.S. and Kazakhstani soldiers salute during the
U.K., U.S. and Kazakhstani soldiers salute during the playing of each country's national anthem during the opening ceremony for Steppe Eagle 2015. In its 13th iteration, Steppe Eagle provides multilateral force... More
A Kazakhstani soldier stands guard while conducting
A Kazakhstani soldier stands guard while conducting camp security operations during Steppe Eagle 2013 at Iliskiy Training Center, Aug. 12. Steppe Eagle is an annual, multi-national exercise, which is conducted ... More
U.S., United Kingdom, Kazakhstan, and Central Asia
U.S., United Kingdom, Kazakhstan, and Central Asia State partner soldiers stand in formation for the start of a memorial ceremony for World War II veterans who gave their lives in service. The ceremony was part... More
U.S. Army Capt. Gerald Loher, a Soldier with Task Force
U.S. Army Capt. Gerald Loher, a Soldier with Task Force Spartan (34th Infantry Division), introduces himself during his convoy operations class at Exercise Steppe Eagle 2019 in Kazakhstan. Steppe Eagle is an ex... More
Kazakhstan, Central Asia State partners, U.S. and United
Kazakhstan, Central Asia State partners, U.S. and United Kingdom soldiers begin the march to lay flowers in front of the eternal flame memorial to show respect for all service members that gave their lives duri... More
Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Van, Task Force Spartan deputy commanding
Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Van, Task Force Spartan deputy commanding general, right, Col. Jose Devarona, U.S. Army Central Security Cooperation Division director, and Lt. Col. Bulat Dusembayev, Kazakhstan Peacekeeping ... More
Maj. Gen. Murat Bektanov, the Kazakhstan Land Forces
Maj. Gen. Murat Bektanov, the Kazakhstan Land Forces commander, and representatives from partner nations participating in Exercise Steppe Eagle 2017, salute soldiers as they march past during the opening ceremo... More
Minister of Defense Gen. Col. Saken Zhasuzakov and
Minister of Defense Gen. Col. Saken Zhasuzakov and representatives from partner nations participating in Exercise Steppe Eagle 17 salute soldiers as they march past during the closing ceremony Aug. 4, 2017 at t... More
Representatives from a variety of countries stand alongside
Representatives from a variety of countries stand alongside Brig. Gen. Kenneth Roberts, the U.S. Army Central Command director of operations, while he delivers a speech during the opening ceremony for Steppe Ea... More
Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Van, Task Force Spartan deputy commanding
Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Van, Task Force Spartan deputy commanding general, left, discusses the U.S. Army participation in Exercise Steppe Eagle 17 with Lt. Col. Kent Cavallini, 149th Military Engagement Team deputy ... More
U.S. Army Soldiers march around the parade field during
U.S. Army Soldiers march around the parade field during the Exercise Steppe Eagle 17 closing ceremony Aug. 4, 2017, at Illisky Training Center near Almaty, Kazakhstan. Exercise Steppe Eagle is a premier multina... More
A Kazakhstani soldier with the Kazakhstan Peacekeeping
A Kazakhstani soldier with the Kazakhstan Peacekeeping Battalion uses orange smoke to mark the landing zone and guide in a helicopter for a simulated medical evacuation during a field training exercise Aug. 1, ... More
U.S. Army Maj. Steven Equils, Master Sgt. Richard Harris
U.S. Army Maj. Steven Equils, Master Sgt. Richard Harris and Col. Jose Devarona render honors at the WWII eternal flame memorial for service members that gave their lives during World War II at the Park of 28 P... More
British soldiers march around the parade field Aug.
British soldiers march around the parade field Aug. 4, 2017, during the closing ceremony of Exercise Steppe Eagle 17 at Illisky Training Center near Almaty, Kazakhstan. Exercise Steppe Eagle is a premier multin... More
Gen. Maj. Daulet Ospanov, Kazakhstan Airmobile Forces
Gen. Maj. Daulet Ospanov, Kazakhstan Airmobile Forces commander, addresses the formation during the Steppe Eagle 2015 opening ceremony. "This exercise with the soldiers from the United Kingdom and the United St... More
Task Force Spartan deputy commanding general Brig.
Task Force Spartan deputy commanding general Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Van gives a speech at the closing ceremony of Exercise Steppe Eagle 17 on Aug. 4, 2017 at the Illisky Training Center near Almaty, Kazakhstan.
A Kazakhstani soldier discusses what his next move
A Kazakhstani soldier discusses what his next move should be with members of the United Kingdom Contingent Training Team while conducting dismounted patrol operations during Steppe Eagle 2013 at Iliskiy Trainin... More
Tajikistani soldiers follow along as they are instructed
Tajikistani soldiers follow along as they are instructed on the proper use of a tourniquet to stop bleeding during a medical class at Exercise Steppe Eagle 2019 in Kazakhstan. Steppe Eagle is an exercise meant ... More
Members of the Air Mobile Forces Band of Kazakhstan
Members of the Air Mobile Forces Band of Kazakhstan perform a cadence march during the opening ceremony for Steppe Eagle 2013 at the Iliskiy Training Center Aug. 10. Participating nations include Italy, Kyrgyst... More
Maj. Ben Salt, commander of the U.K.’s 1st Company,
Maj. Ben Salt, commander of the U.K.’s 1st Company, 1st Rifles, addresses the soldiers during the opening ceremony of Steppe Eagle 2015. "As I look on the parade, I see Kazakhstanis, British and Americans deter... More
Kazakhstani and Kyrgyzstani soldiers conduct a foot
Kazakhstani and Kyrgyzstani soldiers conduct a foot patrol while a British soldier observes July 24, 2017 during Exercise Steppe Eagle 17 at Illisky Training Center near Almaty, Kazakhstan.
Kazakhstani soldiers with Company 2 of the Kazakhstan
Kazakhstani soldiers with Company 2 of the Kazakhstan Peacekeeping Battalion discuss company tactical operations center tasks with Master Sgt. Richard Harris, 149th Military Engagement Team, Kentucky National G... More
Brig. Gen. Kenneth Roberts, the U.S. Army Central Command
Brig. Gen. Kenneth Roberts, the U.S. Army Central Command director of operations, is greeted by Gen. Lt. Saken Zhasuzakov, the Kazakhstan chief of defense, during the opening ceremony for Steppe Eagle 2013 at I... More
Maj. Gen. Murat Bektanov, Kazakhstan Land Forces commander,
Maj. Gen. Murat Bektanov, Kazakhstan Land Forces commander, greets representatives from each nation participating in Exercise Steppe Eagle 17 during the opening ceremony July 22, 2017, at Illisky Training Cente... More
United Kingdom soldiers lay flowers in in front of
United Kingdom soldiers lay flowers in in front of a World War II internal flame memorial to show respect for all service members that gave their lives during WWII. The ceremony was part of a cultural day for E... More
Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Van, Task Force Spartan deputy commanding
Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Van, Task Force Spartan deputy commanding general, right, Col. Jose Devarona, U.S. Army Central Security Cooperation Division director, and Lt. Col. Bulat Dusembayev, Kazakhstan Peacekeeping ... More
A British soldier from 1st Battalion, The Rifles, 160
A British soldier from 1st Battalion, The Rifles, 160 Brigade, discusses cordon and search operations with senior officers from the Tajikistan Land Forces July 25, 2017, during Exercise Steppe Eagle 17 at Illis... More
Tajikistani soldiers form a human barricade while conducting
Tajikistani soldiers form a human barricade while conducting riot control operations during Steppe Eagle 2013 at the Iliskiy Training Center in the Almaty region of Kazakhstan, Aug. 13, 2013. Steppe Eagle is an... More
A Kazakhstani soldier uses a riot shield against civilians
A Kazakhstani soldier uses a riot shield against civilians role-playing rioters, while conducting riot control operations during Steppe Eagle 2013 at the Iliskiy Training Center in Almaty, Kazakhstan, Aug. 13, ... More
NATO evaluators observe Kazakhstani soldiers with the
NATO evaluators observe Kazakhstani soldiers with the Kazakhstan Peacekeeping Battalion perform first aid and radio operations for a simulated field training exercise Aug. 1, 2017, during Exercise Steppe Eagle ... More
British Army Lance Cpl. Kirsty Chambers, a medic with
British Army Lance Cpl. Kirsty Chambers, a medic with the Royal Yeomanry, demonstrates elevating a wound on Pvt. John Emery during the proper placement tourniquet above or below the joint during Exercise Steppe... More
A Kazakhstani soldier stands behind a metal shield
A Kazakhstani soldier stands behind a metal shield while conducting riot control operations during Steppe Eagle 2013 at the Iliskiy Training Center in Almaty, Kazakhstan, Aug. 13, 2013. Steppe Eagle is an annua... More
Soldiers from Tajikistan, the United Kingdom, and the
Soldiers from Tajikistan, the United Kingdom, and the United States march during the opening ceremony of Exercise Steppe Eagle 2017, July 22, at the Illisky Training Center, near Almaty, Kazakhstan.
U.S., United Kingdom, Kazakhstan, and Central Asia
U.S., United Kingdom, Kazakhstan, and Central Asia State partner representatives gave thanks to all the Kazakhstani service members who performed for the participating partner nations of Exercise Steppe Eagle 1... More
Minister of Defense Gen. Col. Saken Zhasuzakov shakes
Minister of Defense Gen. Col. Saken Zhasuzakov shakes hands with U.S. Army Central Command Sgt. Maj. Eric Dostie at the closing ceremony of Exercise Steppe Eagle 17 on Aug. 4, 2017 at the Illisky Training Cente... More
Kazakhstani soldiers prepare to conduct opposing forces
Kazakhstani soldiers prepare to conduct opposing forces operations against their counterparts during dismounted patrol exercises for Steppe Eagle 2013 at the iliskiy Training Center on Aug. 12. Steppe Eagle is ... More
Kazakhstani soldiers from the Kazakhstan Peacekeeping
Kazakhstani soldiers from the Kazakhstan Peacekeeping Battalion use a radio to report an unidentified exploding ordnance after clearing civilians from the area during a simulated patrol lane July 28, 2017, duri... More
Maj. Gen. Murat Bektanov, Kazakhstan Land Forces commander,
Maj. Gen. Murat Bektanov, Kazakhstan Land Forces commander, greets representatives from each nation participating in Exercise Steppe Eagle 17 during the opening ceremony July 22, 2017, at Illisky Training Cente... More
Legal personnel with the Third Army/Central Command,
Legal personnel with the Third Army/Central Command, United Kingdom Contingent Training Team, and the Kazakhstani military discuss lawful military operations during Steppe Eagle 2013 at the Iliskiy Training Cen... More
A U.S. Army Soldier from 29th Combat Aviation Brigade
A U.S. Army Soldier from 29th Combat Aviation Brigade participates in Exercise Steppe Eagle 17 as part of the contemporary operating environment forces (COEFOR) July 26, 2017, at Illisky Training Center near Al... More
A Kazakhstani soldier from the Kazakhstan Peacekeeping
A Kazakhstani soldier from the Kazakhstan Peacekeeping Battalion and a British soldier from 1st Battalion, The Rifles, 160 Brigade, discuss the outcome of a simulation lane July 26, 2017, during Exercise Steppe... More
U.S. soldiers salute during the playing of the national
U.S. soldiers salute during the playing of the national anthem during the opening ceremony for Steppe Eagle 2015. Soldiers from U.S. Army Central, the Arizona National Guard and the 50th Military Engagement Tea... More
Kazakhstani service members perform a series of traditional
Kazakhstani service members perform a series of traditional and modern dances and songs from Kazakhstan, Central Asia, United Kingdom, and the U.S. for the soldiers participating in Exercise Steppe Eagle 17 as ... More
Arizona Army National Guardsman Spc. Christopher Bartels,
Arizona Army National Guardsman Spc. Christopher Bartels, a medic with 1st Battalion, 158th Infantry Regiment, supervises Tajik soldiers practicing stopping bleeding with tourniquets during Exercise Steppe Eagl... More
Representatives from the United Nations and partner
Representatives from the United Nations and partner nations participating in Exercise Steppe Eagle 17 salute as soldiers lower each participating countries flag during the closing ceremony Aug. 4, 2017 at the I... More
Tajikistani and Kazakhstani soldiers conduct riot control
Tajikistani and Kazakhstani soldiers conduct riot control operations while other Kazakhstani soldiers role-play as rioters during Steppe Eagle 2013 at the iliskiy Training Center in Almaty, Kazakhstan, Aug. 13,... More
An opening ceremony was held as a commencement to Steppe
An opening ceremony was held as a commencement to Steppe Eagle 2013 at Iliskiy Training Center on Aug. 10. Participating nations include Italy, Kyrgystan, Lithuania, Switzerland, Tajikistan, and the United King... More
Kazakhstani soldiers from the Kazakhstan Peacekeeping
Kazakhstani soldiers from the Kazakhstan Peacekeeping Battalion listen to an operation order brief July 28, 2017, during Exercise Steppe Eagle 17 at Illisky Training Center near Almaty, Kazakhstan.
NATO evaluators take notes during a simulated field
NATO evaluators take notes during a simulated field training exercise Aug. 1, 2017, for Exercise Steppe Eagle 17 at Illisky Training Center near Almaty, Kazakhstan. A primary goal of Exercise Steppe Eagle is fo... More
A Kazakhstani platoon leader gives a class and practices
A Kazakhstani platoon leader gives a class and practices with his soldiers in preparation for a civil disorder situational training exercise for Exercise Steppe Eagle 17 at one of the mock forward operating bas... More
Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Van, Task Force Spartan deputy commanding
Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Van, Task Force Spartan deputy commanding general, right, looks out over a Kazakhstani Air Assault Forces weapons qualification range, Aug. 3, 2017, during the distinguished visitor’s day at ... More
Kazakhstani soldiers with the Kazakhstan Peacekeeping
Kazakhstani soldiers with the Kazakhstan Peacekeeping Battalion place a casualty on a stretcher as part of a simulated field training exercise Aug. 1, 2017, during Exercise Steppe Eagle 17 at Illisky Training C... More
Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Van, Task Force Spartan deputy commanding
Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Van, Task Force Spartan deputy commanding general, remarks on the successful completion and partnership of Exercise Steppe Eagle 17 during the closing ceremony Aug. 4, 2017, at Illisky Traini... More
A Kazakh soldier provides support while taking cover
A Kazakh soldier provides support while taking cover and conducting stability operations during Steppe Eagle 2013 at the Iliskiy Training Center in Almaty, Kazakhstan, Aug. 15, 2013. Steppe Eagle is an annual e... More
Soldiers from the U.K. prepare for the opening ceremony
Soldiers from the U.K. prepare for the opening ceremony of Steppe Eagle 2015. During the exercise, participants will focus on refining peacekeeping and peace support operations tasks, while improving interopera... More
Capt. Kenneth Lorang, Training and Doctrine Command
Capt. Kenneth Lorang, Training and Doctrine Command liaison officer to U.S. Army Central, takes notes during an after action review of a simulation lane July 26, 2017, during Exercise Steppe Eagle 17 at Illisky... More
Task Force Spartan deputy commanding general Brig.
Task Force Spartan deputy commanding general Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Van shakes hands with Minister of Defense Gen. Col. Saken Zhasuzakov at the closing ceremony of Exercise Steppe Eagle 17 on Aug. 4, 2017 at the Il... More
Kazakhstan, Central Asia State partners, U.S. and United
Kazakhstan, Central Asia State partners, U.S. and United Kingdom soldiers get ready for the start of a memorial ceremony for World War II veterans who gave their lives in service. The ceremony was part of a cul... More
A Kazakhstani platoon commander practices a key leader
A Kazakhstani platoon commander practices a key leader engagement with role players during a situational training exercise for Exercise Steppe Eagle 17 at one of the mock villages at the at the Illisky Training... More
A Kazakhstani Soldier with the Kazakhstan Peacekeeping
A Kazakhstani Soldier with the Kazakhstan Peacekeeping Battalion pulls security while conducting a foot patrol during a simulation July 26, 2017 for Exercise Steppe Eagle 17 at Illisky Training Center near Alma... More
Maj. Alex Hortop, chief of staff of the 160 Brigade,
Maj. Alex Hortop, chief of staff of the 160 Brigade, British Army, remarks on the success and the more than 10 years of partnership of Exercise Steppe Eagle 17 during the closing ceremony Aug. 4, 2017, at Illis... More
Sgt. 1st Class Dutch Chapman, 149th Military Engagement
Sgt. 1st Class Dutch Chapman, 149th Military Engagement Team, Kentucky National Guard, discusses proper sealing techniques for protective gear with Kazakhstani soldier’s after a simulated chemical attack July 2... More
Lance Cpl. Brian Sutherland, 1st Battalion, The Rifles,
Lance Cpl. Brian Sutherland, 1st Battalion, The Rifles, 160 Brigade, raises the flag of Great Britain during the Exercise Steppe Eagle 17 opening ceremony July 22, 2017, at Illisky Training Center, Kazakhstan. ... More
Col. Jose Devarona, director of U.S. Army Central Security
Col. Jose Devarona, director of U.S. Army Central Security Cooperation Division, right, provides an overview of Exercise Steppe Eagle 17 and an exercise control group update to Lt. Gen. Murat Maikeyev, chief of... More
NATO evaluators observe Kazakhstani soldiers with the
NATO evaluators observe Kazakhstani soldiers with the Kazakhstan Peacekeeping Battalion perform first aid and medical evacuation procedures for a simulated field training exercise Aug. 1, 2017, during Exercise ... More
A Kazakhstani platoon leader gives a class and practices
A Kazakhstani platoon leader gives a class and practices movements with his soldiers in preparation for civil disorder situational training exercise for Exercise Steppe Eagle 17 at one of the mock forward opera... More
U.S. Soldiers and soldiers from partner nations line
U.S. Soldiers and soldiers from partner nations line up in a mass formation to begin the closing ceremony of Exercise Steppe Eagle 17 on Aug. 4, 2017 at the Illisky Training Center near Almaty, Kazakhstan.
Lt. Col. Kent Cavallini, 149th Military Engagement
Lt. Col. Kent Cavallini, 149th Military Engagement Team deputy commander, joins Col. Jose Devarona, U.S. Army Central, in greeting Lt. Gen. Murat Maikeyev, chief of the general staff of the Kazakhstan Armed For... More
A Kazakhstani soldier with the Kazakhstan Peacekeeping
A Kazakhstani soldier with the Kazakhstan Peacekeeping Battalion dons his chemical protection gear while Sgt. 1st Class Dutch Chapman, 149th Military Engagement Team, Kentucky National Guard, checks his protect... More
Soldiers from the Kazakhstani military communicate
Soldiers from the Kazakhstani military communicate with a civilian role-player while conducting camp security operations during Steppe Eagle 2013 at the Iliskiy Training Center on Aug. 12. Steppe Eagle is an an... More
Kazakh soldiers conduct tactical operations while assisting
Kazakh soldiers conduct tactical operations while assisting with extracting suspected terrorists from a village during Steppe Eagle 2013 at the Iliskiy Training Center in Almaty, Kazakhstan, Aug. 15, 2013. Step... More
Members of the U.K. contingent training team march
Members of the U.K. contingent training team march in formation during an opening ceremony for Steppe Eagle 2013 at Iliskiy Training Center Aug. 10. Steppe Eagle is an annual, multinational exercise, which is c... More
Kazakhstan Air Mobile Forces soldiers participate in
Kazakhstan Air Mobile Forces soldiers participate in an opening ceremony for Steppe Eagle 2013 at the Iliskiy Training Center Aug. 10. Steppe Eagle is an annual, multinational exercise, which is conducted from ... More
Kazakhstani soldiers move toward cover during a foot
Kazakhstani soldiers move toward cover during a foot patrol simulation lane July 24, 2017, for Exercise Steppe Eagle 17 at Illisky Training Center near Almaty, Kazakhstan.
A Kazakhstani soldier with the Kazakhstan Peacekeeping
A Kazakhstani soldier with the Kazakhstan Peacekeeping Battalion assists the helicopter crew in adjusting a casualty’s position during a simulated medical evacuation for a field training exercise Aug. 1, 2017, ... More
Maj. Gen. Murat Bektanev, the Kazakhstan land forces
Maj. Gen. Murat Bektanev, the Kazakhstan land forces commander, gives a speech during the opening ceremony of Exercise Steppe Eagle 2017, July 22, at the Illisky Training Center, near Almaty, Kazakhstan.
Sgt. John Houk, a U.S. Army Soldier with the 86th Combat
Sgt. John Houk, a U.S. Army Soldier with the 86th Combat Support Hospital, works with soldiers and medics with the Kazakhstan Peacekeeping Battalion to treat simulated casualties July 27, 2017, during Exercise ... More
1st Lt. Cody Martin, a mentor from the International
1st Lt. Cody Martin, a mentor from the International Company from 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division provides feedback to a Tajikistani soldier on riot control operations during Steppe Eagle... More
Kazakhstani soldiers with the Kazakhstan Peacekeeping
Kazakhstani soldiers with the Kazakhstan Peacekeeping Battalion conduct accountability after a simulated chemical attack July 27, 2017, during Exercise Steppe Eagle 17 at Illisky Training Center near Almaty, Kazakhstan.
A Bell Utility Helicopter 1 Iroquois lifts off for
A Bell Utility Helicopter 1 Iroquois lifts off for a simulated medical evacuation mission July 31, 2017, during Exercise Steppe Eagle 17 at Illisky Training Center near Almaty, Kazakhstan.
Service members from the United Kingdom, Tajikistan,
Service members from the United Kingdom, Tajikistan, and the United States practice controlling bleeding using tourniquets during Exercise Steppe Eagle 2019 near Almaty, Kazakhstan. Steppe Eagle is an exercise ... More
Four Kazakhstani soldiers with the Kazakhstan Peacekeeping
Four Kazakhstani soldiers with the Kazakhstan Peacekeeping Battalion load a simulated casualty into a helicopter for medical evacuation during a field training exercise Aug. 1, 2017, for Exercise Steppe Eagle 1... More
Sgt. 1st. Class Kent Heckler, a soldier with Task Force
Sgt. 1st. Class Kent Heckler, a soldier with Task Force Spartan, instructs soldiers on the different kinds of convoys during his convoy operations class at Exercise Steppe Eagle 2019. Steppe Eagle is an exercis... More
Three Kazakhstani soldiers prepare to conduct drill
Three Kazakhstani soldiers prepare to conduct drill and ceremony movements for the opening ceremony of Exercise Steppe Eagle, July 22, at the Illisky Training Center, near Almaty, Kazakhstan.