DynamicFront

Dynamic Front

The next iteration of exercise Dynamic Front takes place from Nov. 4-24, 2024 in Finland, Estonia, Germany, Poland, and Romania. It demonstrates NATO’s ability to share fire missions, target information, and operational graphics from the Arctic to the Black Sea.
The exercise increases the lethality of the Alliance through long-distance fires, builds unit readiness in a complex joint, multi-national environment, and leverages host nation capabilities to increase USARUER-AF’s operational reach. Dynamic Front is planned to include more than 1,800 U.S. and 3,700 multi-national service members from 28 Allied and partner nations.

Please send media inquiries to the 56th Artillery Command Public Affairs Office at: usarmy.wiesbaden-germany.56-atry-cmd.mbx.pao@army.mil.

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Video by Rebekah Horton

From Bombing Tokyo to Escaping the Soviets: The Incredible Story of Doolittle Raider Col Robert G. Emmens

Air University Public Affairs

April 16, 2025 | 02:00:43

Retired U.S. Air Force Colonel Robert “Bob” Gabel Emmens, lived an extraordinary life that began with a passion for aviation and led him to the heart of World War II. As a Doolittle Raider, he bravely attacked Tokyo in a daring bombing mission launched from an aircraft carrier. Forced to land in Soviet territory, he endured a year and three months of internment before making a daring escape. His fluency in Russian, acquired during this time, served him well throughout his distinguished military career, which included witnessing the rise of the Iron Curtain in Romania and even piloting the Romanian King to safety during a Soviet-backed coup. In our upcoming interview, Col. Emmens shares his incredible story, offering firsthand accounts of the Doolittle Raid, life behind the Iron Curtain, and his remarkable experience as a Doolittle Raider. Don't miss this captivating conversation with a man who embodies courage, resilience, and an unwavering spirit.

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