17 In the military we often hear the terms “interoperability,” “bilateral,” and “military-to-military” and don’t think much of them. Not because they hold no meaning quite the opposite but because they have become so familiar in our rhetoric that they have become commonplace.
The truth is these words are familiar because they are foundational in describing the U.S. Army’s relationships with our partner nations. These aren’t just words, but reasons why we work alongside so many militaries around the world.
Task Force Spartan is a U.S. Army organization built on partnerships, especially enduring ones with militaries in the Middle East and Southwest Asia where TF Spartan supports Operation Spartan Shield, the mission to strengthen our defense relationships and build partner capacity in these areas.
Army regiment completes first joint exercise in Gulf region since pandemic began
U.S. and Emirati troops discuss plans during a training exercise that ran from Jan. 21 – Feb. 5, 2021, in Abu Dhabi, UAE. U.A.E. DEFENSE MINISTRY
By PHILLIP WALTER WELLMAN | STARS AND STRIPES Published: February 5, 2021 The Army wrapped up its first bilateral military exercise in the Persian Gulf region Friday since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. About 100 U.S. soldiers and 100 troops from the United Arab Emirates participated in the Iron Union exercise, which lasted about two weeks in the Abu Dhabi desert and included coronavirus protection measures.