10th Mountain Division Soldiers put their skills to the test in Triglav Star 24

By Sgt. Samuel Bonney, 27th Public Affairs DetachmentOctober 16, 2024

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1 / 2 Show Caption + Hide Caption – U.S. Army Spc. Kenneth Britt, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, conducts a security fighting position during Triglav Star 24, near Stol Mountain, Slovenia, Oct. 10, 2024. This was done in coordination with our partner NATO nations, further demonstrating our interoperability and cohesion to operate together in a combat environment. (Photo Credit: U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Samuel Bonney) VIEW ORIGINAL
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2 / 2 Show Caption + Hide Caption – U.S. Soldiers assigned to 2nd Battalion, 2nd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, NY, conduct tactical troop movements through Stol Mountain, Slovenia during exercise Triglav Star 24, Oct. 5, 2024. The tactical movements were conducted to provide Soldiers an opportunity to familiarize themselves with the mountainous terrain during Triglav Star 24, a multinational NATO mountain warfare exercise, where partnered nations conduct mountain warfare training to further build interoperability and proficiency in mountainous terrain. (Photo Credit: U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Samuel Bonney) VIEW ORIGINAL

BOHINJSKA, Slovenia — U.S. Army Soldiers from 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (LI), along with soldiers from eight other NATO nations, participated in Triglav Star 24, a multinational mountaineering warfare exercise based in Bohinjska, Slovenia, from Sept. 24 to Oct. 13, 2024.

The exercise demonstrated the capabilities of partner allied nations working together in an alpine environment, further building the interoperability. The 3rd BCT Soldiers had an opportunity to demonstrate their skills in alpine warfare, survival in mountainous terrain, rock climbing, navigation and high-altitude combat tactics.

First Lt. Riley Jones, platoon leader with C Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Infantry Regiment, 3rd BCT, platoon leader, said he is optimistic about his team's abilities to operate in an alpine environment.

“We are here in Slovenia in order to build relationships with our NATO allies and to enhance our mountain techniques and tactics, " Jones said . “We want to ensure that we are proficient as a part of 10th Mountain Division training in the mountains”

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U.S. Army Sgt. Issac Kirk, Mountain Training Group, 10th Mountain Division, rappels down a rock face in preparation for Triglav Star 24 at Bohinjska, Slovenia, Sept 25, 2024. This event was held in order for Slovenian and American Soldiers to further hone their techniques for the upcoming Triglav Star 24 exercise, where NATO allies and partner nations will train together to enhance their mountain warfare techniques. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Samuel Bonney) (Photo Credit: Sgt. Samuel Bonney) VIEW ORIGINAL

The exercise started with rucking through mountains, operating rappel systems and land navigation. These exercises built familiarity with the Slovenian terrain and basic rappelling before the culminating field exercise event.

Soldiers from across NATO then had the opportunity to participate in a three-day field event to put their mountaineering warfare skills to the test. This involved troop maneuvering tactics, combat engagement and securement of objectives.

Sgt. Issac Cicchelli, a member of 2-2 Infantry, 3rd BCT, said he found his experience in the Slovenian terrain rewarding, and he is excited to take his knowledge back to his home base at Fort Johnson, Louisiana.

“Being able to come out here, put blanks down range and then be able to come back and give that same experience we’ve learned has been fulfilling," said Cicchelli.

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1 / 2 Show Caption + Hide Caption – U.S. Army Spc. Devin Bickford, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, conducts a tyrolean traverse during exercise Triglav Star 24 at Bohinjska, Slovenia, Oct. 1, 2024. This training was conducted in preparation for exercise Triglav Star 24, a multinational NATO mountain warfare exercise, where partnered nations will conduct mountain warfare exercises to further build interoperability and proficiency in mountainous terrain. (Photo Credit: U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Samuel Bonney) VIEW ORIGINAL
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2 / 2 Show Caption + Hide Caption – U.S. Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 2nd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, pose for a photo with Slovenian 132nd Mountain Infantry Regiment soldiers, after completing the field exercise during Triglav Star 24, near Stol Mountain, Slovenia, Oct. 10, 2024. This operation was conducted in partnership with our allied NATO nations to further increase our joint mountaineering skills and to continue to build our interoperability. (Photo Credit: U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Samuel Bonney) VIEW ORIGINAL

A team of instructors from Mountain Training Group, 10th Mountain Division (LI), said they were glad they were able to facilitate training and be a part of the experience to help 2-2 Infantry Soldiers succeed in mountain warfare exercises.

First Sgt. Daniel Fields, MTG senior enlisted adviser, was proud of his experience working with partner nations and seeing 2-2 Infantry Soldiers. further build their mountaineering capabilities.

“We got to see how our NATO allies operate in this terrain, and it’s also great for us to build on our own foundation as 10th Mountain Division,” Fields said. “I think overall for everyone, this experience has been extremely valuable for our team and our NATO allies.”