The Pentagon has stated that the US Army’s ground forces are participating in the Steadfast Defender 24 exercises. They will continue until May 31, according to a briefing by Pentagon spokesman Patrick Ryder and the NATO website. The training program will respond to threats in the event of Russia’s war against Ukraine. According to the Pentagon spokesperson, the U.S. has sent the military ship USS Gunston Hall with equipment for this event. “Today also marks the official start of Defender ’24, the largest US Army exercise in Europe, as ships depart the United States carrying equipment for the …