34th Red Bull Infantry Division Command Sgt. Maj. John
34th Red Bull Infantry Division Command Sgt. Maj. John Lepowsky coaches a firer on the M9 pistol qualification range at Camp Ripley, Minn., May 6, 2016. The Red Bulls are preparing for exercise Saber Strike 16 ... More
Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges (left,) the United States Army-Europe
Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges (left,) the United States Army-Europe (USAREUR) Commander, is greeted by Col. John V. Meyer III (right,) the 2nd Cavalry Regimental Commander, after arriving for his visit with the unit at ... More
Time to pull out the Guns; U.S. Forces pull tanks and
Time to pull out the Guns; U.S. Forces pull tanks and heavy artillery out of prepositioned caves for Exercise Saber Strike 16, Latvia. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kelly L. Street, 2D MARDIV COMCAM/Released... More
U.S. Soldiers attached to 4th Squadron, 2nd Cavalry
U.S. Soldiers attached to 4th Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment during Dragoon Ride II, stage their vehicles before a convoy from Orzysz to Suwalk, Poland in preparation for river crossing operations across the Vi... More
Brig. Gen. Blake C. Ortner, commanding general of the
Brig. Gen. Blake C. Ortner, commanding general of the Virginia National Guard’s 29th Infantry Division and exercise director of Saber Strike 16, meets with Ambassador James D. Melville Jr., U.S. Ambassador to E... More
Lithuanian soldiers stand in formation during the opening
Lithuanian soldiers stand in formation during the opening ceremony of the Latvian portion of Saber Strike 16 June 11, 2016, at Adazi Military Base, Latvia. Saber Strike is a long-standing, U.S. Army Europe-led ... More
Back blast from a U.S. Marine Corps M1A1 Abrams tank
Back blast from a U.S. Marine Corps M1A1 Abrams tank from prepositioned caves in Norway highlights not only raindrops, but America's reliability in providing equipment and forces in partnership with Allied nati... More
Soldiers and Marines from six North Atlantic Treaty
Soldiers and Marines from six North Atlantic Treaty Organization allies stand in formation prior to the opening ceremony of Saber Strike 16, June 11, at Adazi Military Base, Latvia. The U.S. Army Europe-led coo... More
U.S Army Sgt. Chaz Johnson, an Armor Crewman assigned
U.S Army Sgt. Chaz Johnson, an Armor Crewman assigned to 4th Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment hands a Dragoon Ride II sticker to a local girl, during a static display at a park in Kupiskis, Lithuania June 12, 201... More
Estonian Lt. Gen. Riho Terras, the commander of the
Estonian Lt. Gen. Riho Terras, the commander of the Defensive Forces of Estonia, presents a plaque to German Lt. Gen. Manfred Hofmann, commander of the Multinational Corps Northeast during the ceremony of the ... More
A member of the 1st Battalion, Royal Regiment of Fusiliers
A member of the 1st Battalion, Royal Regiment of Fusiliers oversees a training operation during Saber Strike 16, June 13, 2016, at Adazi Military Training Base, Latvia. Saber Strike is a long-standing, U.S. Arm... More
A B-52H Stratofortress from Minot Air Force Base, N.D.,
A B-52H Stratofortress from Minot Air Force Base, N.D., lands at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, after its first Saber Strike 16 mission June 13, 2016. Saber Strike is a long-standing training exercise, which is ... More
Sgt. Dereck Joiner, an infantryman assigned to F Troop,
Sgt. Dereck Joiner, an infantryman assigned to F Troop, 2nd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, performs self-aid by applying a tourniquet to his upper arm, treating a simulated wound while training with Lithuanian... More
Members of the local media and distinguished visitors
Members of the local media and distinguished visitors gather before a simulated battle demonstration by soldiers from the United Kingdom, Norway and Poland during Saber Strike 16, June 13, at Adazi Military Bas... More
Pvt. Dequarius Jones, an infantryman assigned to Fox
Pvt. Dequarius Jones, an infantryman assigned to Fox Troop, 2nd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, takes a photo with Buddhist Monks during a joint static display in Riga, Latvia, June 13, 2016. Soldiers and equip... More
U.S. Army Soldiers of 615th Military Police Company,
U.S. Army Soldiers of 615th Military Police Company, stationed out of Grafenwoehr, Germany, pose for a picture in front of their vehicle during a community engagement event in Parnu, Estonia, June 14, 2016. The... More
Brig. Gen. Blake C. Ortner, commanding general of the
Brig. Gen. Blake C. Ortner, commanding general of the Virginia National Guard’s 29th Infantry Division, and Saber Strike exercise director, congratulates German soldiers after a successful demonstration of comb... More
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Neal Loidolt, commanding general
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Neal Loidolt, commanding general of the 34th Red Bull Infantry Division, Minnesota National Guard, speaks to Lt. Col. Deric Holbrook, right, and Command Sgt. Maj. Jelani Edwards, left, the ... More
Senior leaders of U.S. forces and NATO partners prepare
Senior leaders of U.S. forces and NATO partners prepare for upcoming situational training exercises for Exercise Saber Strike 16 on Tapa Training Base, Estonia, June 14, 2016. Saber Strike is a long-standing, U... More
A C-17 Globemaster III from the 164th Airlift Wing,
A C-17 Globemaster III from the 164th Airlift Wing, Tennessee Air National Guard, taxis on the ramp at Tallinn Airport, Estonia, June 14, 2016. The C-17 Globemaster III brought High Mobility Artillery Rocket Sy... More
C-130J Super Hercules takes off after dropping Soldiers
C-130J Super Hercules takes off after dropping Soldiers of the 173rd Airborne Brigade for a Air-Land Sequence during Saber Strike 16, June 15th, 2016, Rukla, Lithuania. Saber Strike is a long-standing U.S. Arm... More
Estonian Army Col. Aivar Kokka, deputy chief of staff,
Estonian Army Col. Aivar Kokka, deputy chief of staff, Headquarters of the Estonian Defense Forces, center, and U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Kramer, deputy commanding general of the 29th Infantry Division, Virg... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Ryan Steiner (left), a native of Columbos,
U.S. Army Sgt. Ryan Steiner (left), a native of Columbos, Ohio, and Spc. Artemio Veneracion (right), a native of North Hills, Calif., both snipers with Eagle Troop, 2nd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, stationed... More
Spc. Benjamin Jackson, a UH-60 Helicopter Repairer
Spc. Benjamin Jackson, a UH-60 Helicopter Repairer assigned to Alpha Company, 3rd Battalion, 227th Aviation Regiment, provides a brief to Norwegian soldiers during cold load training at Adazi Military Base, Lat... More
Hello Helo; NATO Allies train with helo-born operations
Hello Helo; NATO Allies train with helo-born operations to cover distances and access various types of terrain, Exercise Saber Strike 16, Latvia. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kelly L. Street, 2D MARDIV COMC... More
One with nature; A Lithuanian soldier provides security
One with nature; A Lithuanian soldier provides security while using thick grass for concealment during Exercise Saber Strike 16, Latvia. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kelly L. Street, 2D MARDIV COMCAM/Releas... More
Brig. Gen. Blake C. Ortner, 29th Infantry Division
Brig. Gen. Blake C. Ortner, 29th Infantry Division commanding general and exercise director, meets Latvian Defense Minister Raimonds Bergmanis, Brig. Gen. John D. Slocum, commander, 127th Wing, Michigan Air Nat... More
U.S. Army Soldiers from the Field Artillery Squadron,
U.S. Army Soldiers from the Field Artillery Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment participate in a field training exercise with NATO Allies during Saber Strike 16 at the Estonian Defense Forces central training area n... More
Defense attaché members watch a B-52H Stratofortress
Defense attaché members watch a B-52H Stratofortress take off during a Saber Strike 16 training exercise at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, June 17, 2016. The B-52 carries a diverse weapon payload, which can tota... More
The Field Artillery Squadron Radar section of 2nd Cavalry
The Field Artillery Squadron Radar section of 2nd Cavalry Regiment, stationed out of Vilseck, Germany, work together to conceal their area of operation with a camouflage net while taking part in Saber Strike 16... More
TAPA, Estonia – Spc Jose Enriquez (2nd firer) a cavalry
TAPA, Estonia – Spc Jose Enriquez (2nd firer) a cavalry scout assigned to Pale Horse Troop, 4th Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment fires a Javelin Anti-Tank Missile down range June 19, 2016 during Saber Strike 16 i... More
A 155 mm artillery shell explodes in the engagement
A 155 mm artillery shell explodes in the engagement area after being fired from a M777A2 Howitzer assigned to A Battery, Field Artillery Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment during the combined arms live fire trainin... More
U.S. Army Archer Battery Field Artillery Squadron 2nd
U.S. Army Archer Battery Field Artillery Squadron 2nd Calvary Regiment, conduct combined forces live fire exercise along with other multinational participants with media present in the Saber Strike 16 at Tapa, ... More
An A-10 Thunderbolt II from the 127th Wing, Michigan
An A-10 Thunderbolt II from the 127th Wing, Michigan Air National Guard, lands on a remote highway strip near Jägala, Estonia after completing a simulated close air support mission in a combined arms live fire ... More
Dignitaries and members of the press observe as U.S.
Dignitaries and members of the press observe as U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to Archer Battery, Field Artillery Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment conduct a continuous fire mission with their M777 155mm Artillery We... More
Soldiers from the U.S., Germany and Finland display
Soldiers from the U.S., Germany and Finland display their tactical vehicles before the combined arms live fire training exercise for Saber Strike 16 at the Estonian Defense Forces central training area near Tap... More
Mr. Taavi Roivas, the Prime Minister of Estonia, thanks
Mr. Taavi Roivas, the Prime Minister of Estonia, thanks the NATO allies and partner-nations for their hard work and dedication in exercise Saber Strike 16 during the closing ceremony at Tapa Training Base, Esto... More
Call to the Marine Corps: Continuing the legacy
U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Thomas A. Powers, squad leader with Weapons Company, Black Sea Rotational Force, poses for a photo during Exercise Saber Strike 16 aboard Adazi Military Base, Latvia, June 21, 20... More
With a hand shake NATO Allies show their commitment
With a hand shake NATO Allies show their commitment to the collective defense of Europe as they uphold trust, respect, balance, and equality, Latvia. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kelly L. Street, 2D MARDIV ... More
In and out of the field NATO Allies unify, practicing
In and out of the field NATO Allies unify, practicing for the closing ceremony for Exercise Saber Strike 16, Latvia. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kelly L. Street, 2D MARDIV COMCAM/Released) U.S. and NATO Al... More
Maj. Philip Jergenson, an operations officer assigned
Maj. Philip Jergenson, an operations officer assigned to A Co, DHHB, 34th Red Bull Infantry Division engages pop-up targets on an M9 pistol qualification range at Camp Ripley, Minn., May 6, 2016. The Red Bulls ... More
Col. John V. Meyer III (left,) the 2nd Cavalry Regimental
Col. John V. Meyer III (left,) the 2nd Cavalry Regimental Commander speaks with Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges (right,) the United States Army-Europe (USAREUR) Commander, before taking him on a tour of the unit's Tactical... More
BSRF stands ready with CLR-2 for Exercise Saber Strike
BSRF stands ready with CLR-2 for Exercise Saber Strike 16, Latvia. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kelly L. Street, 2D MARDIV COMCAM/Released) U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. David Velez, logistics senior non-c... More
U.S. Soldiers attached to 4th Squadron, 2nd Cavalry
U.S. Soldiers attached to 4th Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment during Dragoon Ride II, conduct a safety breifing before a convoy from Orzysz to Suwalk, Poland in preparation for river crossing operations across t... More
Brig. Gen. Blake C. Ortner (second from right), commanding
Brig. Gen. Blake C. Ortner (second from right), commanding general of the Virginia National Guard’s 29th Infantry Division and exercise director of Saber Strike 16, poses with Ambassador Nancy Bikoff Pettit, U.... More
Latvian local media begin focusing their efforts on
Latvian local media begin focusing their efforts on U.S. Marines and their participation in Exercise Saber Strike 16. Saber Strike 16 reassures our partnership with 12 other NATO Allies. (U.S. Marine Corps phot... More
Soldiers and Marines from six North Atlantic Treaty
Soldiers and Marines from six North Atlantic Treaty Organization allies stand ready to raise their country’s flag before the opening ceremony of Saber Strike 16, June 11, at Adazi Military Base, Latvia. The U.S... More
British soldiers man their weapons during the opening
British soldiers man their weapons during the opening ceremony of the Latvian portion of Saber Strike 16 June 11, 2016, at Adazi Military Base, Latvia. Saber Strike is a long-standing, U.S. Army Europe-led coop... More
U.S Army Pvt. Luckas Natkevicius, a Cavalry Scout with
U.S Army Pvt. Luckas Natkevicius, a Cavalry Scout with 4th Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment poses with his mother Renata Natkeviciene during a static display at a park in Kupiskis, Lithuania June 12, 2016, during... More
Estonia's Minister of Defense, Hannes Hanso, and German
Estonia's Minister of Defense, Hannes Hanso, and German Lt. Gen. Manfred Hofmann, commander of the Multinational Corps Northeast, uncover the new NATO Force Integration Unit headquarters building's plaque duri... More
A Norwegian soldier inside a defensive position points
A Norwegian soldier inside a defensive position points to a location on a map during a simulated battle demonstration for distinguished visitors by soldiers from the United Kingdom, Norway and Poland during Sab... More
Brig. Gen. Blake C. Ortner, commanding general of the
Brig. Gen. Blake C. Ortner, commanding general of the Virginia National Guard’s 29th Infantry Division and exercise director for Saber Strike 16, speaks with British army Maj. Duncan Allen, 1st Battalion, Royal... More
Airman 1st Class Aaron Sampayan, 5th Expeditionary
Airman 1st Class Aaron Sampayan, 5th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron assistant dedicated crew chief, stands by to guide a B-52H Stratofortress at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, June 13, 2016. This wa... More
A Latvian woman looks into the sights of an M777 Howitzer
A Latvian woman looks into the sights of an M777 Howitzer during a joint static display June 13, 2016 in Riga, Latvia. Soldiers and equipment from the Latvian Army and 2nd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment partici... More
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Neal Loidolt, commanding general
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Neal Loidolt, commanding general of the 34th Red Bull Infantry Division, Minnesota National Guard, welcomes Soldiers from B Battery, 1-181st Field Artillery, Tennessee National Guard, as the... More
Multinational troops watch as a U.S. B-52 flies over
Multinational troops watch as a U.S. B-52 flies over Rukla, Lithuania as part of a demonstration of joint interoperability among allied nations during Iron Wolf - a combined arms live-fire exercise June 14, 201... More
U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Kramer, deputy commanding
U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Kramer, deputy commanding general of the 29th Infantry Division, Virginia National Guard, right, and Pvt. Dameon Vess, Field Artillery Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, pose for a pho... More
Soldiers assigned to F Troop, 2nd Squadron and B Battery
Soldiers assigned to F Troop, 2nd Squadron and B Battery use radios to communicate the current state of their soldiers and ammunition while training with Lithuanian allies during Saber Strike 16, June 14, at Ad... More
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Denver Kinard briefs Soldiers
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Denver Kinard briefs Soldiers assigned to 1st Platoon, 4th Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, on the Operational Order for the Combined Arms Live Fire Exercise taking place during Exercise... More
Hundreds of adults and children gather around the town
Hundreds of adults and children gather around the town center to look at Estonian, German, and U.S. military vehicles during a community engagement event in Parnu, Estonia, June 14, 2016. Leading up to Saber St... More
Senior leaders of U.S. forces and NATO partners prepare
Senior leaders of U.S. forces and NATO partners prepare for upcoming situational training exercises for Exercise Saber Strike 16 on Tapa Training Base, Estonia, June 14, 2016. Saber Strike is a long-standing, U... More
Soldiers of the Minnesota National Guard’s 34th Red
Soldiers of the Minnesota National Guard’s 34th Red Bull Infantry Division and multinational participants in Saber Strike 16 conduct a Combined Arms Rehearsal in Tapa, Estonia on June 15, 2016. Saber Strike is ... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Ryan Steiner, a native of Columbos,
U.S. Army Sgt. Ryan Steiner, a native of Columbos, Ohio, a team leader with Eagle Troop, 2nd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, stationed out of Vilseck, Germany, camaflouges an M110 Semi-Automatic Sniper System (... More
C-130J Super Hercules takes off after dropping Soldiers
C-130J Super Hercules takes off after dropping Soldiers of the 173rd Airborne Brigade for a Air-Land Sequence during Saber Strike 16, June 15th, 2016, Rukla, Lithuania. Saber Strike is a long-standing U.S. Arm... More
Members of the Norwegian military take a moment to
Members of the Norwegian military take a moment to have fun and provide coverage using a pyramid during cold load training at Adazi Military Base, Latvia, June 16. Members of Alpha Company, 3rd Battalion, 227th... More
Ready to Roll; NATO Allies unify to train a quick reaction
Ready to Roll; NATO Allies unify to train a quick reaction force on U.S. Army UH-60A/L Black Hawks. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kelly L. Street, 2D MARDIV COMCAM/Released) The crew with a U.S. Army UH-60A/... More
Defense attaché members photograph a B-52H Stratofortress
Defense attaché members photograph a B-52H Stratofortress take off from RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, June 17, 2016. After the takeoff, 5th Expeditionary Operations Group leadership briefed the B-52 capabilitie... More
Brig. Gen. Blake C. Ortner, 29th Infantry Division
Brig. Gen. Blake C. Ortner, 29th Infantry Division commanding general and exercise director, meets Latvian Defense Minister Raimonds Bergmanis, Brig. Gen. John D. Slocum, commander, 127th Wing, Michigan Air Nat... More
A Polish Army Soldier scans with binoculars during
A Polish Army Soldier scans with binoculars during Saber Strike 16 at the Estonian Defense Forces central training area near Tapa, Estonia on June 17, 2016. Saber Strike is a long-standing U.S. Army Europe-led ... More
Contorting to the land; a Lithuanian soldier becomes
Contorting to the land; a Lithuanian soldier becomes one with the land, his rifle, and multinational forces during Exercise Saber Strike 16, Lithuania. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kelly L. Street, 2D MARDI... More
TAPA, Estonia – (L-R) Spc. Benjamin Sherman, Spc. Jose
TAPA, Estonia – (L-R) Spc. Benjamin Sherman, Spc. Jose Enriquez and Pvt. Joseph Morales, cavalry scouts assigned to Pale Horse Troop, 4th Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment prepare to fire Javelin Anti-Tank Missile... More
A U.S. Army Soldier from 2nd Cavalry Regiment fires
A U.S. Army Soldier from 2nd Cavalry Regiment fires a FGM-148 Javelin during the combined arms live fire training exercise for Saber Strike 16 at the Estonian Defense Forces central training area near Tapa, Est... More
U.S. Army Pvt. Christian Garcia, a radar operator
U.S. Army Pvt. Christian Garcia, a radar operator (foreground), and Spc. James Craig (background), a Field Artillery surveyor, both from the Field Artillery Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, stationed out of Vils... More
A U.S. Army Soldier from 4th Squadron, 2nd Cavalry
A U.S. Army Soldier from 4th Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, mans the static display of his Stryker during a display of multinational tactical vehicles before the combined arms live fire training exercise for S... More
U.S. Army Archer Battery Field Artillery Squadron 2nd
U.S. Army Archer Battery Field Artillery Squadron 2nd Calvary Regiment, conduct combined forces live fire exercise along with other multinational participants with media present in the Saber Strike 16 at Tapa, ... More
An A-10 Thunderbolt II from the 127th Wing, Michigan
An A-10 Thunderbolt II from the 127th Wing, Michigan Air National Guard, lands on a remote highway strip near Jägala, Estonia after completing a simulated close air support mission in a combined arms live fire ... More
Dignitaries and members of the press observe as U.S.
Dignitaries and members of the press observe as U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to Archer Battery, Field Artillery Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment conduct a continuous fire mission with their M777 155mm Artillery We... More
A Soldier from the 2nd Cavalry Regiment, stationed
A Soldier from the 2nd Cavalry Regiment, stationed out of Vilseck, Germany, holds the American Flag in front of the formation of multi-national service members during the closing ceremony of Saber Strike 16 at ... More
Closing ceremony wraps up large-scale NATO exercise,
Closing ceremony wraps up large-scale NATO exercise, Latvia. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kelly L. Street, 2D MARDIV COMCAM/Released) British forces stand alongside NATO Allies, not shown, in preparation to... More
Finishing together strong; Unity between Allies ensures
Finishing together strong; Unity between Allies ensures the collective defense of Europe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kelly L. Street, 2D MARDIV COMCAM/Released) One military member from each NATO nation i... More
Soldiers of the Minnesota National Guard's 34th Red
Soldiers of the Minnesota National Guard's 34th Red Bull Infantry Division prepare during a drill weekend 6-8 May, 2016 at Camp Ripley for their upcoming annual training in support of the Saber Strike 16 exerci... More
Col. John V. Meyer III (left,) the 2nd Cavalry Regimental
Col. John V. Meyer III (left,) the 2nd Cavalry Regimental Commander speaks with Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges (right,) the United States Army-Europe (USAREUR) Commander, before taking him on a tour of the unit's Tactical... More
The light of day; U.S. tanks, usually sitting in dark
The light of day; U.S. tanks, usually sitting in dark caves in Norway, will see close to 18 hours of light a day due to the summer solstice during Exercise Saber Strike 16, Latvia. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by ... More
U.S. Soldiers attached to 4th Squadron, 2nd Cavalry
U.S. Soldiers attached to 4th Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment during Dragoon Ride II, convoy from Orzysz to Suwalk, Poland in preparation for river crossing operations across the Vistula River near Chelmo, Polan... More
Brig. Gen. Blake C. Ortner, commanding general of the
Brig. Gen. Blake C. Ortner, commanding general of the Virginia National Guard’s 29th Infantry Division and exercise director of #Saberstrike 16, speaks with Lt. Gen. Raimonds Graube, the Latvian Chief of Defenc... More
Brig. Gen. Blake C. Ortner, Saber Strike 16 Chief Director,
Brig. Gen. Blake C. Ortner, Saber Strike 16 Chief Director, speaks to soldiers and Marines from six North Atlantic Treaty Organization allies during the opening ceremony of Saber Strike 16, June 11, at Adazi Mi... More
British troops man their weapons during the opening
British troops man their weapons during the opening ceremony of the Latvian portion of Saber Strike 16 June 11, 2016, at Adazi Military Base, Latvia. Saber Strike is a long-standing, U.S. Army Europe-led cooper... More
U.S. Marine Corps M1A1 Abrams tanks from prepositioned
U.S. Marine Corps M1A1 Abrams tanks from prepositioned caves in Norway align their sights to ensure accuracy, as 13 NATO Allies align their forces and capabilities into one force during Exercise Saber Strike 16... More
Local Citizens pose on top of a Stryker Armored Fighting
Local Citizens pose on top of a Stryker Armored Fighting Vehicle during a static display setup by 4th Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment at a park in Kupiskis, Lithuania June 12, 2016, during Dragoon Ride II, a 2,2... More
Dedication to our NATO allies and partners focuses
Dedication to our NATO allies and partners focuses our efforts down range to future operations (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kelly L. Street, 2D MARDIV COMCAM/Released)
A Norwegian soldier kneels, watching for opposing forces
A Norwegian soldier kneels, watching for opposing forces as smoke conceals his team’s movement during a simulated battle demonstration for distinguished visitors by soldiers from the United Kingdom, Norway and ... More
Norwegian soldiers train with Polish troops during
Norwegian soldiers train with Polish troops during Saber Strike 16, June 13, 2016, at Adazi Military Training Base, Latvia. Saber Strike is a long-standing, U.S. Army Europe-led cooperative training exercise de... More
Two M777 Howitzers belonging to B Battery, Field Artillery
Two M777 Howitzers belonging to B Battery, Field Artillery Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment are showcased with St. Peter’s Church as a backdrop during a joint static display in Riga, Latvia, June 13, 2016. Soldi... More
A B-52H Stratofortress from Minot Air Force Base, N.D.,
A B-52H Stratofortress from Minot Air Force Base, N.D., taxis to a parking spot at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, after its first Saber Strike 16 mission June 13, 2016. Saber Strike 16 serves as an effective pro... More
Sgt. Ian Pittman, an infantryman assigned to F Troop,
Sgt. Ian Pittman, an infantryman assigned to F Troop, 2nd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, uses a radio to communicate notional casualties sustained while training with Lithuanian allies during Saber Strike 16, ... More
Estonia Army Brig. Gen. Artur Tiganik, Deputy Commander
Estonia Army Brig. Gen. Artur Tiganik, Deputy Commander of the Estonian Defense Force, explains the unit symbols on a plaque he had just presented to U.S. Army Col. John Meyer, 2d Cavalry Regiment commander, du... More
Indrek Saar, the minister of culture of Estonia, takes
Indrek Saar, the minister of culture of Estonia, takes a moment to pose for a picture with U.S. Army Lt. Col. Jonathan Due, squadron commander of 4th Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, Vilsek, Germany, duing a com... More
Danish soldiers watch a demonstration of combined air
Danish soldiers watch a demonstration of combined air and land power as part of a live-fire exercise in Rukla, Lithuania involving six countries on June 14, 2016. The exercise – including French, German, Americ... More
High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) vehicles
High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) vehicles wait to be off loaded from a C-17 Globemaster III from the 164th Airlift Wing, Tennessee Air National Guard at Tallinn Airport, Estonia, June 14, 2016. Th... More
Senior leaders of U.S. forces and NATO partners prepare
Senior leaders of U.S. forces and NATO partners prepare for upcoming situational training exercises for Exercise Saber Strike 16 on Tapa Training Base, Estonia, June 14, 2016. Saber Strike is a long-standing, U... More