American Soldiers from the 56th Stryker Brigade Combat

American Soldiers from the 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, Pennsylvania Army National Guard, and Soldiers from the Republic of North Macedonia, stand side by side during the opening ceremony for Exercise Defensive Strike at the Training Support Centre Krivolak , North Macedonia, June 5, 2019. Partnered activities improve collective capability to protect the sovereignty of European nations. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Ashunteia’ Smith)