The 39th Signal Battalion and 44th Expeditionary Signal

The 39th Signal Battalion and 44th Expeditionary Signal Tactical Battalion (based on Grafenwoehr, Germany) setup a U.S. tactical microwave tower at the Belgian field site and link up to the Belgian Army microwave. Saint Hubert, Belgium, June 28, 2016. The 39th Signal Battalion based out of Chièvres Belgium has developed a lasting partnership with the Belgian Army 6th CIS Group (Communication and Information Systems) by conducting combined training and communication exercises. Both units have been working together and exploring technical challenges surrounding interoperability with the hope of integrating military communication systems. The intent of Operation Combined Lightning is for the two nations to integrate satellite communication systems. (U.S. Army Photo by Visual Information Specialist Henri Cambier)