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Slovakian troops participate in the opening ceremony for Combined Endeavor 2008 in Baumholder, Germany, May 1, 2008. The United States European Command sponsors the annual exercise, which includes more than 35 nations. Participants use a range of communications, equipment, policies and procedures before deploying for NATO missions and emerging crisis situations.

OPENING CEREMONY

Slovakian troops participate in the opening ceremony for Combined Endeavor 2008 in Baumholder, Germany, May 1, 2008. The United States European Command sponsors the annual exercise, which includes more than 35 nations. Participants use a range of communications, equipment, policies and procedures before deploying for NATO missions and emerging crisis situations.

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