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 soldier with the Kazakhstani Ground Forces waves
A soldier with the Kazakhstani Ground Forces waves his nation's flag atop a Kazakhstani military vehicle at a concert that following the opening ceremony for Steppe Eagle 19, June 17, 2019, at Illisky Training ... More
The Kazakhstani Ground Forces' exercise director for
The Kazakhstani Ground Forces' exercise director for Steppe Eagle 19, Lt. Col. Jetpisov, briefs distinguished visitors on the training scenarios at the exercise at Chilikemer Training Area near Almaty, Kazakhst... More
A Kazakhstani soldier practices civil military operations
A Kazakhstani soldier practices civil military operations with a citizen role player during a Steppe Eagle Koktem scenario Apr. 10, 2017, at Illisky Training Center, Kazakhstan. Civil Military operations are cr... More
Two students participating in the Humanitarian Mine
Two students participating in the Humanitarian Mine Action training course measure an Improvised Explosive Device blast hole during a practical exercise Sept. 29, 2016 in Tajikistan. U.S. Army Soldiers, in supp... 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
A civilian roleplayer kicks the shield of a Tajikistani
A civilian roleplayer kicks the shield of a Tajikistani soldier during crowd control training at Chilikemer Training Area near Almaty, Kazakhstan, June 24, 2019, as part of exercise Steppe Eagle. During the tra... More
The Kazakhstan Peacekeeping Brigade hosted a progress
The Kazakhstan Peacekeeping Brigade hosted a progress update for Exercise Steppe Eagle and Kazakhstan's peacekeeping operations Apr. 6, 2017. Military and civilian officials from the U.S., U.K. and Kazakhstan a... More
Lt. Col. Bulat Dusembayev, commander of the Kazakhstan
Lt. Col. Bulat Dusembayev, commander of the Kazakhstan Peacekeeping Brigade, made the opening remarks and welcomed the U.S. and U.K. soldiers to Steppe Eagle Koktem, the first phase of Exercise Steppe Eagle, du... More
A Kazakhstani instructor takes observation notes during
A Kazakhstani instructor takes observation notes during a peacekeeping operation scenario for Steppe Eagle Koktem Apr. 10, 2017, at Illisky Training Center, Kazakhstan.
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
Maj. Gen. David Hill, the Deputy Commanding General
Maj. Gen. David Hill, the Deputy Commanding General for U.S. Army Central, speaks to participants at Exercise Steppe Eagle 19 at Illisky Training Area near Almaty, Kazakhstan, June 27, 2019, at the exercise's c... More
Soldiers of 1st Battalion, 158th Infantry Regiment,
Soldiers of 1st Battalion, 158th Infantry Regiment, Arizona Army National Guard listen to instruction on proper convoy operations during Exercise Steppe Eagle 2019 in Kazakhstan. Steppe Eagle is an exercise mea... More
Soldiers from nine countries participated in a command
Soldiers from nine countries participated in a command post exercise as part of the second phase of Steppe Eagle 15. This phase of the exercise focuses on staff planning using the Military Decision Making Proce... More
Tajikistani soldiers stand ready as a simulated crowd
Tajikistani soldiers stand ready as a simulated crowd disperses following a crowd control training scenario at Chilikemer Training Area near Almaty, Kazakhstan, June 24, 2019, as part of exercise Steppe Eagle 1... 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
Arizona Army National Guard soldiers with 1st Bn.,
Arizona Army National Guard soldiers with 1st Bn., 158th Infantry Regiment, conduct a reconnaissance patrol squad outside their Forward Operating Base during Exercise Steppe Eagle 19 at Chilikemer Training Area... More
Kazakhstani peacekeeping soldiers rush to clear neighboring
Kazakhstani peacekeeping soldiers rush to clear neighboring buildings after finding and detaining IED makers during a situational training exercise at Steppe Eagle 2014, Oct. 9, at the Joint Multinational Readi... More
Soldiers from nine countries participated in a command
Soldiers from nine countries participated in a command post exercise as part of the second phase of Steppe Eagle 15. This phase of the exercise focuses on staff planning using the Military Decision Making Proce... More
A British Army soldier prepares to go on patrol with
A British Army soldier prepares to go on patrol with his Tajikistani counterparts, June 25, 2019, during a combined foot patrol at Chilikemer Training Area near Almaty, Kazakhstan as part of Exercise Steppe Eag... 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.
ILLISKY TRAINING AREA, Kazakhstan (June 27, 2019) –
ILLISKY TRAINING AREA, Kazakhstan (June 27, 2019) – Ambassador William H. Moser (center in suit), the United States Ambassador to Kazakhstan, stands with senior Kazakhstani Ground Forces’ officials during a vis... More
A U.S. Army Soldier with the Arizona Army National
A U.S. Army Soldier with the Arizona Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 158th Infantry Regiment stands guard as Tajikistani soldiers prepare to respond to a simulated crowd control situation at Chilikemer Tra... More
U.K. soldiers from 1st Battalion, The Rifles, 160 Brigade,
U.K. soldiers from 1st Battalion, The Rifles, 160 Brigade, go up against Kazakhstani soldiers from the Kazakhstan Peacekeeping Battalion during a friendly tug-o-war competition Apr. 4, 2017, during Steppe Eagle... More
Kazakhstani soldiers from the Kazakhstan Peacekeeping
Kazakhstani soldiers from the Kazakhstan Peacekeeping Battalion practice and demonstrate crowd control techniques as part of Koktem, phase one of Exercise Steppe Eagle, Apr. 1, 2017, at Illisky Training Center,... 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
Columbus, Ga., native Staff Sgt. Eric Truss (second
Columbus, Ga., native Staff Sgt. Eric Truss (second from right) stands with other U.S. competitors during the exercise Steppe Eagle 2015 sports day, April 11. Sports day events included tug-of-war, arm wrestlin... More
An Arizona Army National Guard soldier with 1st Bn.,
An Arizona Army National Guard soldier with 1st Bn., 158th Infantry Regiment, conducts a reconnaissance patrol squad outside his Forward Operating Base during Exercise Steppe Eagle 19 at Chilikemer Training Are... More
A Kazakhstani instructor for the Kazakhstan Peacekeeping
A Kazakhstani instructor for the Kazakhstan Peacekeeping Battalion demonstrates how to react to a petrol bomb when conducting crowd control operations Apr. 1, 2017, during phase one of Exercise Steppe Eagle at ... More
British Army soldiers familiarize soldiers from the
British Army soldiers familiarize soldiers from the Minnesota National Guard with the safety features of the local weapons they will use, July 13, 2016, at Stanford Training Area, United Kingdom. The Minnesota ... 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
Ambassador William H. Moser, the U.S. Ambassador to
Ambassador William H. Moser, the U.S. Ambassador to Kazakhstan, is interviewed by Kazakhstani news media following the closing ceremony for Exercise Steppe Eagle 19 at Illisky Training Area near Almaty, Kazakhs... More
An Arizona Army National Guard soldier with 1st Bn,
An Arizona Army National Guard soldier with 1st Bn, 158th Infantry Regiment, stands over watch at a guard position during exercise Steppe Eagle 19 at Chilikemer Training Area near Almaty, Kazakhstan, June 24, 2... More
A cloud of orange smoke clears as Kazakhstani soldiers
A cloud of orange smoke clears as Kazakhstani soldiers prepare to clear buildings during a scenario for Steppe Eagle Koktem Apr. 10, 2017, at Illisky Training Center, Kazakhstan.
Participants gather for a group photo at Illisky Training
Participants gather for a group photo at Illisky Training Area near Almaty, Kazakhstan, June 27, 2019, following the closing ceremony for Exercise Steppe Eagle 19. The U.S. and U.K. Ambassadors joined the Deput... 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
Kazakhstani peacekeeping soldiers dragged an injured
Kazakhstani peacekeeping soldiers dragged an injured civilian to safety and treated his wounds suffered from an IED blast during a situational training exercise at Steppe Eagle 2014, Oct. 9, at the Joint Multin... More
A British soldier conducts preliminary riot-control
A British soldier conducts preliminary riot-control training during Exercise Steppe Eagle 19 at Chilikemer Training Area June 20. Service members from Kazakhstan, United Kingdom, United States of America, Tajik... More
Soldiers from the Kazakhstan Peacekeeping Battalion
Soldiers from the Kazakhstan Peacekeeping Battalion demonstrate crowd control techniques during a military-to-military engagement for Steppe Eagle Koktem, Apr. 6, 2017, at Illisky Training Center, Kazakhstan.
U.S. Army Soldiers march in formation while conducting
U.S. Army Soldiers march in formation while conducting a pass-and-review at the opening ceremony for Steppe Eagle 19, June 17, 2019, at the Illisky Training Area in Kazakhstan. Steppe Eagle 19 is a U.S. Army Ce... 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
Two U.S. Army Soldiers and a Kazakhstani Soldier with
Two U.S. Army Soldiers and a Kazakhstani Soldier with the Kazakhstan Peacekeeping Battalion Sustainment Company develop a company operations order Apr. 2, 2017, that will be used for the rest of Exercise Steppe... More
Columbus, Ga., native Staff Sgt. Eric Truss executes
Columbus, Ga., native Staff Sgt. Eric Truss executes kettle bell lifts during the weight lifting competition on sports day, Apr. 11, during exercise Steppe Eagle 2015. Truss, a chemical, biological, radiologica... More
A U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter crew assigned
A U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter crew assigned to the South Carolina Army National Guard, Charlie Co., 2-238 Aviation Battalion provides medevac support during Exercise STEPPE EAGLE 18 at McCrady Trainin... More
An Afghani student enrolled in the Humanitarian Mine
An Afghani student enrolled in the Humanitarian Mine Action training course participatesin a practical exercise on Improvised Explosive Device awareness and recognition Sept.29, 2016 in Tajikistan. U.S. Army So... 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
A Kazakhstani Ground Forces officer briefs the distinguished
A Kazakhstani Ground Forces officer briefs the distinguished visitors who attended the closing ceremony for Exercise Steppe Eagle 19 at Illisky Training Area near Almaty, Kazakhstan, June 27, 2019. During the c... More
A pair of Kazakhstani soldiers participates in a medical
A pair of Kazakhstani soldiers participates in a medical competition at Steppe Eagle 19, June 18, 2019, at Illisky Training Area near Almaty, Kazakhstan. Steppe Eagle 19 is an annual U.S. Army Central-led exerc... More
Soldiers from nine countries participated in a command
Soldiers from nine countries participated in a command post exercise as part of the second phase of Steppe Eagle 15, June 21-26, at Illisky Training Center in Kazakhstan. This phase of the exercise focuses on s... More
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
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
A U.S. Army Soldier (back facing, front left) with
A U.S. Army Soldier (back facing, front left) with the Arizona Army National Guard and a British Army soldier (far right) mentor a pair of Kazakhstani soldiers on the Military Decision Making Process during Ste... 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 team of U.S. Army Soldiers with the Arizona Army
A team of U.S. Army Soldiers with the Arizona Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 158th Infantry Regiment, along with a Tajikistani soldier (blue helmet) conduct perimeter security at a forward operating base ... More
Arizona Army National Guard soldiers with 1st Bn, 158th
Arizona Army National Guard soldiers with 1st Bn, 158th Infantry Regiment, rush simulated protesters during riot-control training at exercise Steppe Eagle 19 at Chilikemer Training Area near Almaty, Kazakhstan,... More
Maj. Ashley Philbin, Arizona National Guard, left,
Maj. Ashley Philbin, Arizona National Guard, left, discusses battalion staff planning operations with soldiers from the Kazakhstan Peacekeeping Battalion during one of the military-to-military engagements of St... More
Soldiers with the Kazakhstan Peacekeeping Battalion
Soldiers with the Kazakhstan Peacekeeping Battalion step forward during the opening ceremony of Steppe Eagle Koktem Mar. 31, 2017, at Illisky Training Center, Kazakhstan.
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
Kazakhstani peacekeeping soldiers clear a building
Kazakhstani peacekeeping soldiers clear a building that housed hostile gunmen and explosives during a situational training exercise at Steppe Eagle 2014, Oct. 9, at the Joint Multinational Readiness Training Ce... More
A group of refugees clash with members of the Kazakhstan
A group of refugees clash with members of the Kazakhstan Peacekeeping Battalion during the Steppe Eagle 16, Apr. 20. Steppe Eagle is a multinational exercise with participation from Servicemembers from Kazakhs... 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
Soldiers from nine countries participated in a command
Soldiers from nine countries participated in a command post exercise as part of the second phase of Steppe Eagle 15. This phase of the exercise focuses on staff planning using the Military Decision Making Proce... More
Officials from the U.S. Army, British Army and the
Officials from the U.S. Army, British Army and the Armed Forces of Kazakhstan listen to an after action review on the last day of Steppe Eagle Koktem Apr. 11, 2017, at Illisky Training Center, Kazakhstan.
Soldiers with the British Army march in formation during
Soldiers with the British Army march in formation during the opening ceremony for Steppe Eagle 19, June 17, 2019, in Kazakhstan. Steppe Eagle 19 is a U.S. Army Central-led exercise that promotes regional stabil... More
Columbus, Ga., native Staff Sgt. Eric Truss (center)
Columbus, Ga., native Staff Sgt. Eric Truss (center) stands with the first and third place winners of the weightlifting competition, April 11, during the exercise Steppe Eagle 2015 sports day. Truss placed seco... 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
A Kazakhstani Ground Forces soldier engages with a
A Kazakhstani Ground Forces soldier engages with a civilian roleplayer during civil affairs training at Chilekemer Training Area, June 20, 2019, near Almaty, Kazakhstan, as part of Steppe Eagle 19. Steppe Eagle... More
A U.K. Soldier with the British Army's 1st Battalion,
A U.K. Soldier with the British Army's 1st Battalion, The Rifles, 160 Brigade, discusses options for using vehicles during crowd control with a Kazakhstani instructor from the Kazakhstan Peacekeeping Battalion ... More
Soldiers from the Kazakhstan peacekeeping battalion
Soldiers from the Kazakhstan peacekeeping battalion use their shields and gain confidence in their equipment during public order training at the Illisky Training Center, Kazakhstan during Steppe Eagle 16, April... More
1st Lt. Eric Manderbach, an Explosive Ordnance Disposal
1st Lt. Eric Manderbach, an Explosive Ordnance Disposal officer from the 723rd Ordnance Company (EOD) in Fort Campbell, briefs his class before a practical exercise on IED awareness and recognition Sept. 29, 20... More
Multinational participants from Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan,
Multinational participants from Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Kazakhstan stand in formation during the opening ceremony for Steppe Eagle 19, a U.S. Army Central-led exercise... More
Capt. Adam Howland (left) assigned to the Combined
Capt. Adam Howland (left) assigned to the Combined Security Assistance Command-Afghanistan, discusses the differences between peacekeeping and wartime operations with leaders of the Afghan army during phase two... More
Maj. Dave Dalton, the executive officer for the 30th
Maj. Dave Dalton, the executive officer for the 30th Military Engagement Team – Jordan discusses troop leading procedures with the company staff from Company 1, Kazakhstan Peacekeeping Battalion at the Illisky ... 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
Kazakhstani peacekeeping soldiers dragged an injured
Kazakhstani peacekeeping soldiers dragged an injured civilian to safety and treated his wounds suffered from an IED blast during a situational training exercise at Steppe Eagle 2014, Oct. 9, at the Joint Multin... More
A U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter crew assigned
A U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter crew assigned to the South Carolina Army National Guard, Charlie Co., 2-238 Aviation Battalion provides medevac support during Exercise STEPPE EAGLE 18 at McCrady Trainin... More
An Arizona Army National Guard soldier with 1st Bn.,
An Arizona Army National Guard soldier with 1st Bn., 158th Infantry Regiment, awaits orders during riot-control training during Exercise Steppe Eagle 19 at Chilikemer Training Area, June 21, 2019. Service membe... More
Sgt. Ana Pegues, a veterinary food inspection specialist
Sgt. Ana Pegues, a veterinary food inspection specialist from Area Support Group-Kuwait, receives a medal and a certificate for her performance during the Steppe Eagle 16 sports day, Apr. 17. Steppe Eagle is a... More
Kazakhstani Gen. Maj. Abubakirov, commander of the
Kazakhstani Gen. Maj. Abubakirov, commander of the Kazakh Air Assault Forces and the ceremony's presiding officer, marches into the opening ceremony for Steppe Eagle 19, June 17, 2019 at Illisky Training Area n... More
Upon arrival at Steppe Eagle 16, soldiers of the Armed
Upon arrival at Steppe Eagle 16, soldiers of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Kazakhstan receive a welcome brief from the British Army, July 13, 2016, at Stanford Training Area, United Kingdom. (U.S. Army Ph... More
A team of Kazakhstani Ground Forces soldiers conducts
A team of Kazakhstani Ground Forces soldiers conducts security while training on a cordon-and-search mission at Chilekemer Training Area, June 20, 2019, near Almaty, Kazakhstan, as part of Steppe Eagle 19. Step... More
ILLISKY TRAINING AREA, Kazakhstan (June 27, 2019) –
ILLISKY TRAINING AREA, Kazakhstan (June 27, 2019) – A Kazakhstani Ground Forces’ UH-1 Iroquois helicopter prepares to land at Chilikemer Training Area, near Almaty, Kazakhstan, June 27, 2019, to medically evacu... More
Lt. Col. James Becker, 352nd Civil Affairs Command,
Lt. Col. James Becker, 352nd Civil Affairs Command, discusses civil military operations with a Kazakhstani soldier of the Kazakhstan Peacekeeping Battalion during day two of Steppe Eagle Koktem, Apr. 2, 2017, a... 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
Soldiers from nine countries participated in a command
Soldiers from nine countries participated in a command post exercise as part of the second phase of Steppe Eagle 15. This phase of the exercise focuses on staff planning using the Military Decision Making Proce... More
A U.S. Army Soldier with 31st Combat Support Hospital
A U.S. Army Soldier with 31st Combat Support Hospital shows a Kazakhstani medic with the Kazakhstan Peacekeeping Battalion how to properly secure a patient in a litter during Steppe Eagle Koktem, Apr. 3, 2017 a... More
Kazakhstani soldiers maintain security and communicate
Kazakhstani soldiers maintain security and communicate during cordon and search training at Chilikemer Training Area near Almaty, Kazakhstan during Exercise Steppe Eagle 19, June 24, 2019. Kazakhstan, the Unite... More
A U.S. Army Soldier with the Arizona Army National
A U.S. Army Soldier with the Arizona Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 158th Infantry Regiment stands guard at a forward operating base during training at Chilikemer Training Area near Almaty, Kazakhstan, Ju... More
Soldiers from nine countries participated in a command
Soldiers from nine countries participated in a command post exercise as part of the second phase of Steppe Eagle 15, June 21-26, at Illisky Training Center in Kazakhstan. This phase of the exercise focuses on s... More
Kazakhstani soldiers discuss operations during phase
Kazakhstani soldiers discuss operations during phase two of Steppe Eagle 15, June 21, at Illisky Training Area. Soldiers from nine countries are participating in the command post exercise focused on staff plann... More
A British sergeant gives instruction and advice to
A British sergeant gives instruction and advice to a Kazak leader during riot-control training during Exercise Steppe Eagle 19 at Chilikemer Training Area June 20. Service members from Kazakhstan, United Kingdo... More
Lt. Col. Kent Cavallini, deputy commander for the Kentucky
Lt. Col. Kent Cavallini, deputy commander for the Kentucky National Guard 149th Military Engagement Team, left, escorts Lt. Col. Joseph Gardner, commander of the 149th MET, and Sgt. Maj. Jesse Withers, Command ... More
U.K. soldiers with 1st Battalion, The Rifles, march
U.K. soldiers with 1st Battalion, The Rifles, march onto the parade field during the opening ceremony at Steppe Eagle Koktem, Mar. 31, 2017, at Illisky Training Center, Kazakhstan.
Kazakhstani peacekeeping soldiers dragged an injured
Kazakhstani peacekeeping soldiers dragged an injured civilian to safety and treated his wounds suffered from an IED blast during a situational training exercise at Steppe Eagle 2014, Oct. 9, at the Joint Multin... More