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On Monday, the Kevadtorm (Spring Storm) military exercise of the Estonian Defense Forces (EDF) will start, which, similarly to the previous year, will take place over three weeks on a reduced scale and with strict restrictions in order to prevent the possible spread of the coronavirus among the participating personnel. "The aim of Kevadtorm is to complete the training of conscripts and send to reserve as well-trained subdivisions as possible, as in previous years. Last years Kevadtorm showed th...

A US-led large-scale military exercise in Estonia ended Friday after close to two weeks maneuvers which included a para jump involving hundreds of American and British airborne troops and the live-firing of several multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS). The exercise also dovetails into Estonian forces annual Exercise Spring Storm, which starts Monday. Maj. Gen. Indrek Sirel, commander of the exercise, dubbed Swift Response, and itself a component of the pan-European exercise DEFENDER-Europe 21...

Today Estonian, United Kingdom and French troops are busy preparing for the annual Spring Storm exercise, the highlight of the training year, where we will be able to will reap the benefits of all the hard work we have put in to integration. This is always the primary task of each NATO battlegroup. For example, we are now able to lay down joint fires and to synchronize operations.  We have integrated training programs so that soldiers are constantly interacting and practicing their skills toge...

This years large-scale Spring Storm (Kevadtorm) military exercise is aimed at recreating as near to reality a scenario as possible, the Estonian Defense Forces (EDF) says, and will also involve substantial numbers of participants from various NATO countries. Capt. Aivo Vahemets, EDF press officer, told regional daily Sakala that while Spring Storm – necessarily a smaller affair again this year due to pandemic considerations – always aims to bring realistic conditions, this year it is partic...

Infantry soldiers from the Estonian Defense Forces (EDF) have been taking part in a tactical exercise at the forces central training area ahead of this years Spring Storm mass exercise. Exercise Ymir started on April 19 and brings together personnel from both of the EDFs infantry brigades, i.e. the 1st and 2nd , while the exercise itself is organized by the Viru Battalion, part of the 1st brigade and the main conscript training unit. "With Exercise Ymir we are training all infantry units, and p...

Gov. Edwards, Parish President Dove Issue Emergency Declarations Due to Ongoing Weather Threat April 15, 2021 Gov. John Bel Edwards has issued a state of emergency due to the ongoing severe weather impacting Louisiana this week. According to the National Weather Service, there is the potential for flash flooding through Friday across much of south Louisiana. Wind gusts in excess of 60 mph are possible along with the potential for large hail. Much of the state has already dealt with dangerous we...

Spring noreaster headed for northern New England April 14, 2021 FacebookTwitterEmail PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Northern New England may have had a fairly mild winter, but a spring noreaster is on the way this week. The storm is expected to bring rain and snow to Maine starting on late Thursday night and extend all the way through early Saturday morning, WGME-TV reported. A winter storm watch is also in effect for parts of southern Vermont with up to a half a foot (15 centimeters) of snow possibl...

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Northern New England may have had a fairly mild winter, but a...

Updated on April 12, 2021 at 9:12 pm NBCUniversal Media, LLC A coastal storm is expected to develop off of Connecticut on Thursday bringing gusty winds, heavy rain, and the potential for some snow. Our team of First Alert meteorologists expects rain to develop across the state on Thursday changing to a period of snow in the hilltowns Thursday night. Accumulation is possible particularly in Litchfield County. Download our mobile app for iOS or Android to get alerts for local breaking news and w...

KNBN NewsCenter1 Black Hills Weather: Potential spring storm later this week Long range guidance has finally revealed clues to a potential spring storm later this week, which could include rain, snow, and breezy conditions April 11, 2021 Before we dive into later this week, lets get a quick recap of the next couple of days. Conditions will be cool and windy Sunday, with a few rain/snow showers in the Northern Hills and NW South Dakota. Temperatures will be in the 30s and 40s. Wind Advisories wi...