Swift Defender A soldier participates in a live-fire exercise during Swift Response 23 in San Gregorio, Spain, May 16, 2023. Swift Response is part of Defender 23, an exercise focused on the strategic deployment of U.S. forces and interoperability with allies and partners. SHARE: Download: Full Size (1.95 MB) Tags: exercises, partnerships, Defender 23, Swift Response 23 Credit: Army Staff Sgt. John Todd VIRIN: 230516-A-WB015-943M.JPG Photo Gallery