Partner nation military leaders stand together during the Bright Star 23 opening ceremony at Mohamed Naguib Military Base (MNMB), Egypt, Aug. 31, 2023. (US Marine Corps)
September 1,
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The US and
Egyptian militaries kicked off joint exercises this week to focus on
conventional and irregular warfare scenarios.
The
monthlong exercise will see around 1,500 US servicemembers participate. The
exercise will consist of field training exercises (FTX), a command post
exercise (CPX) focused on military decision-making process, military academics,
Command and Control, Combined Joint Task Force planning and a senior-level
leadership Seminar.
The top US
military general for the Middle East said BRIGHT STAR has long been an example
of solid military-to-military partnerships in the Middle East. “This year’s
exercise demonstrates the strength of the US-Egyptian military cooperation and
deepens the interoperability of all the partnering Nations,” CENTCOM chief Gen.
Erik Kurilla said.
Bright Star
23 highlights partnerships that play a leading role in counterterrorism,
regional security, and the efforts to combat the spread of violent extremism,
according to the US military.
It is one
of the longest-running exercises in the CENTCOM Area of Responsibility (AOR)
and has been taking place since 1980. This year was the 18th iteration.
Al Arabiya
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