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Video by Pfc. Michael Alexander

U.S. Army and Army of the Republic of North Macedonia Soldiers Earn Their Spurs

U.S. Army Europe and Africa

May 23, 2021 | 1:47

U.S. Army 1st Squadron, 153rd Cavalry Regiment, Florida National Guard and Army of the Republic of North Macedonia 1st Company, 2nd Battalion Soldiers complete day two of the Decisive Strike 21 Spur Ride earning their spurs May 23, 2021 in Krivolak Training area, North Macedonia. The Spur Ride is a two-day training event with a series of physical and mental tests that evaluate the Soldiers' skills. All Soldiers shown tested negative and are fully vaccinated for COVID-19. DEFENDER-Europe 21 is a large-scale U.S. Army-led exercise designed to build readiness and interoperability between the U.S., NATO allies and partner militaries. This year, more than 28,000 multinational forces from 26 nations will conduct nearly simultaneous operations across more than 30 training areas in more than a dozen countries from the Baltics to the strategically important Balkans and Black Sea Region. Follow the latest news and information about DEFENDER-Europe 21, visit www.EuropeAfrica.army.mil/DefenderEurope. (U.S. Army video by Pfc. Michael Alexander)