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Troopers from Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment and Latvian Soldiers showcased their vehicles and equipment to a group of Latvian businessmen who visited Adazi Military Bas More

Spc. Jacob Saccameno, an infantryman assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment and Chicago native, readies his Stryker for redeployment near Adazi Military Base, Latvia More

Lt. Col, Chad Chalfont, commander of the 2d Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division out of Fort Stewart, Ga., and Sgt. Maj. Anthony Walker Sgt. Maj. 2-7 Inf. Reg. arrived at Adazi Military Base, More

Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division out of Fort Stewart, Ga., level terrain in their vehicle storage facility at Adazi Military Base, L More

Troopers from Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment fired their M252 81 mm Mortar systems at Adazi Military Base, Latvia, March 19, 2015. The troopers fired upon a series of ta More

Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment hosted a barbecue for its Troopers and their Latvian counterparts at Adazi Military Base, Latvia, on March 20, 2015. The unit is near the More

Troopers of Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment brief Gen. Hans-Lothar Domrose, commander Joint Force Command Brunssum on current regional activity and Operation Summer Shiel More

Approximately 500 Service members gathered for the commencement ceremony of Operation Summer Shield XII at Adazi Military Base, Latvia, on March 22, 2015. Service members representing numerous nations were pres More

Troopers from Bravo Battery, Field Artillery Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment show Latvian Soldiers of Fire Support Company, Combat Support Battalion, operating and setup procedures of the M777 155mm Howitzer at More

Sgt. Dustin McIntosh a cannon crew member with Bravo Battery, Field Artillery Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment explains how to get an azimuth of fire and request initial deflection for the M777 155mm Howitzer to More

Recon Troopers from 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment join Latvian and Canadian recon teams for weapon familiarization training during Operation Summer Shield XII at Adazi Military Base, Latvia, March 26, 2015 More

Recon Troopers from 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment join Latvian and Canadian recon teams for weapon familiarization training during Operation Summer Shield XII at Adazi Military Base, Latvia, March 26, 2015 More

Lt. Gen. Frederick “Ben” Hodges, U.S. Army Europe commander, met with U.S. and Latvian military forces to discuss ongoing joint partnership training throughout Operation Summer Shield XII at Adazi Military Base More

Troopers from Bravo Battery, Field Artillery Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment and Latvian Soldiers of Fire Support Company, Combat Support Battalion, fire the M777 155mm Howitzer during Operation Summer Shield XI More

Troopers from 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, Latvian Soldiers, and German Soldiers demonstrated their joint Chemical Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear, reaction capabilities to Latvian President Andris More

Troopers from Bravo Battery, Field Artillery Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment and Latvian Soldiers of Fire Support Company, Combat Support Battalion, demonstrated operational procedures and fired the M777 155 mm More

Recon troopers from 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment joined Latvian and Canadian recon teams for a water infiltration exercise near Adazi Military Base, Latvia, March 30, 2015. The Soldiers practiced ways to More

Staff Sgt. Jorge Ramirez an indirect fire infantryman for Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment and a Bayamon, Puerto Rico, native, explains the operation and characteristics o More

Spc. Jacob Saccameno, an infantryman assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment and Chicago native, readies his Stryker for redeployment near Adazi Military Base, Latvia More

Lt. Col. Chad Chalfont, commander of the 2d Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division out of Fort Stewart, Ga., and Sgt. Maj. Anthony Walker Sgt. Maj. 2-7 Inf. Reg. arrived at Adazi Military Base, More

Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division out of Fort Stewart, Ga., level terrain in their vehicle storage facility at Adazi Military Base, L More

Troopers from Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 3rd Squadron, 2d Cavalry Regiment fired their M252 81 mm Mortar systems at Adazi Military Base, Latvia, March 19, 2015. The troopers fired upon a series of tar More

Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment hosted a barbecue for its Troopers and their Latvian counterparts at Adazi Military Base, Latvia, on March 20, 2015. The unit is near the More

Troopers of Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment brief Gen. Hans-Lothar Domrose, Commander Joint Force Command Brunssum on current regional activity and Operation Summer Shiel More

Approximately 500 service members gathered for the commencement ceremony of Operation Summer Shield XII at Adazi Military Base, Latvia, on March 22, 2015. Service members representing numerous nations were pres More

Sgt. Dustin McIntosh and Spc. Stephen White, cannon crew members with Bravo Battery, Field Artillery Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, teach Latvian Army Private Eduards Piskunovs of Fire Support Company, Combat More

Recon Troopers from 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment join Latvian and Canadian recon teams for weapon familiarization training during Operation Summer Shield XII at Adazi Military Base, Latvia, March 26, 2015 More

Recon Troopers from 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment join Latvian and Canadian recon teams for weapon familiarization training during Operation Summer Shield XII at Adazi Military Base, Latvia, March 26, 2015 More

Troopers from 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment briefed Lt. Gen. Frederick “Ben” Hodges, U.S. Army Europe commander, on Operation Summer Shield XII and current mission objectives during his visit to Adazi Mili More

Troopers from Bravo Battery, Field Artillery Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment and Latvian Soldiers of Fire Support Company, Combat Support Battalion, fire the M777 155mm Howitzer during Operation Summer Shield XI More

Troopers from Bravo Battery, Field Artillery Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment and Latvian Soldiers of Fire Support Company, Combat Support Battalion, demonstrated operational procedures and fired the M777 155 mm More

Troopers from Bravo Battery, Field Artillery Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment and Latvian soldiers of Fire Support Company, Combat Support Battalion, demonstrated operational procedures and fired the M777 155mm H More

Recon troopers from 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment joined Latvian and Canadian recon teams for a water infiltration exercise near Adazi Military Base, Latvia, March 30, 2015. The Soldiers practiced ways to More

Troopers from Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment and Latvian Soldiers showcased their vehicles and equipment to a group of Latvian businessmen who visited Adazi Military Bas More

Lt. Col. Chad Chalfont, commander of the 2d Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division out of Fort Stewart, Ga., and Sgt. Maj. Anthony Walker Sgt. Maj. 2-7 Inf. Reg. arrived at Adazi Military Base, More

First Lieutenant Megan Elliott executive officer for Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment conducts a final inspection of inventory prepped for redeployment via railway near Ad More

Soldiers of the 2nd Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3d Infantry Division out of Fort Stewart, Ga., Readied their equipment upon arrival at Adazi Military Base, Latvia, on Marc More

Troopers from Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 3rd Squadron, 2d Cavalry Regiment fired their M252 81 mm Mortar systems at Adazi Military Base, Latvia, March 19, 2015. The troopers fired upon a series of tar More

Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 3rd Squadron, 2d Cavalry Regiment hosted a barbecue for its troopers and their Latvian counterparts at Adazi Military Base, Latvia, on March 20, 2015. The unit is near the e More

Approximately 500 service members gathered for the commencement ceremony of Operation Summer Shield XII at Adazi Military Base, Latvia, on March 22, 2015. Service members representing numerous nations were pres More

Troopers of Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment brief Gen. Hans-Lothar Domrose, cpmmander Joint Force Command Brunssum on current regional activity and Operation Summer Shiel More

Sgt. Dustin McIntosh and Spc. Stephen White, cannon crew members with Bravo Battery, Field Artillery Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, teach Latvian Army Pvt. Eduards Piskunovs of Fire Support Company, Combat Sup More

Recon Troopers from 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment join Latvian and Canadian recon teams for weapon familiarization training during Operation Summer Shield XII at Adazi Military Base, Latvia, March 26, 2015 More

Recon Troopers from 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment join Latvian and Canadian recon teams for weapon familiarization training during Operation Summer Shield XII at Adazi Military Base, Latvia, March 26, 2015 More

Troopers from 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment briefed Lt. Gen. Frederick “Ben” Hodges, U.S. Army Europe commander, on Operation Summer Shield XII and current mission objectives during his visit to Adazi Mili More

Troopers from Bravo Battery, Field Artillery Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment and Latvian Soldiers of Fire Support Company, Combat Support Battalion, fire the M777 155mm Howitzer during Operation Summer Shield XI More

Troopers from Bravo Battery, Field Artillery Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment and Latvian soldiers of Fire Support Company, Combat Support Battalion, demonstrated operational procedures and fired the M777 155mm H More

Recon troopers from 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment joined Latvian and Canadian recon teams for a water infiltration exercise near Adazi Military Base, Latvia, March 30, 2015. The Soldiers practiced ways to More

Troopers from Bravo Battery, Field Artillery Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment and Latvian Soldiers of Fire Support Company, Combat Support Battalion, demonstrated operational procedures and fired the M777 155 mm More

Troopers from Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment and Latvian Soldiers showcased their vehicles and equipment to a group of Latvian businessmen who visited Adazi Military Bas More

Lt. Col. Chad Chalfont, commander of the 2d Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division out of Fort Stewart, Ga., and Sgt. Maj. Anthony Walker Sgt. Maj. 2-7 Inf. Reg. arrived at Adazi Military Base, More

Troopers from Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment loaded vehicles and equipment onto outbound railcars near Adazi Military Base, Latvia on March 17, 2015. The remainder of th More

Soldiers of the 2nd Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3d Infantry Division out of Fort Stewart, Ga., Readied their equipment upon arrival at Adazi Military Base, Latvia, on Marc More

Troopers from Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment fired their M252 81 mm Mortar systems at Adazi Military Base, Latvia, March 19, 2015. The troopers fired upon a series of ta More

Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment hosted a barbecue for its troopers and their Latvian counterparts at Adazi Military Base, Latvia, on March 20, 2015. The unit is near the More

Troopers of Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment brief Gen. Hans-Lothar Domrose, commander Joint Force Command Brunssum on current regional activity and Operation Summer Shiel More

Approximately 500 service members gathered for the commencement ceremony of Operation Summer Shield XII at Adazi Military Base, Latvia, on March 22, 2015. Service members representing numerous nations were pres More

Sgt. Dustin McIntosh and Spc. Stephen White, cannon crew members with Bravo Battery, Field Artillery Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, teach Latvian Army Pvt. Eduards Piskunovs of Fire Support Company, Combat Sup More

Recon Troopers from 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment join Latvian and Canadian recon teams for weapon familiarization training during Operation Summer Shield XII at Adazi Military Base, Latvia, March 26, 2015 More

Recon Troopers from 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment join Latvian and Canadian recon teams for weapon familiarization training during Operation Summer Shield XII at Adazi Military Base, Latvia, March 26, 2015 More

Troopers from Bravo Battery, Field Artillery Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment and Latvian Soldiers of Fire Support Company, Combat Support Battalion, fire the M777 155mm Howitzer during Operation Summer Shield XI More

U.S. Army Lt. Col. Chad C. Chalfont, commander of 2nd Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, briefed Lt. Gen. Frederick “Ben” Hodges, U.S. Army Europe commande More

Troopers from Bravo Battery, Field Artillery Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment and Latvian Soldiers of Fire Support Company, Combat Support Battalion, demonstrated operational procedures and fired the M777 155mm H More

Troopers from Bravo Battery, Field Artillery Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment and Latvian Soldiers of Fire Support Company, Combat Support Battalion, demonstrated operational procedures and fired the M777 155 mm More

Recon troopers from 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment joined Latvian and Canadian recon teams for a water infiltration exercise near Adazi Military Base, Latvia, March 30, 2015. The Soldiers practiced ways to More

Troopers from Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment and Latvian Soldiers showcased their vehicles and equipment to a group of Latvian businessmen who visited Adazi Military Bas More

Troopers from Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment loaded vehicles and equipment onto outbound railcars near Adazi Military Base, Latvia on March 17, 2015.The remainder of the More

Soldiers of the 2nd Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3d Infantry Division out of Fort Stewart, Ga., Readied their equipment upon arrival at Adazi Military Base, Latvia, on Marc More

Troopers from Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment fired their M252 81 mm Mortar systems at Adazi Military Base, Latvia, March 19, 2015. The troopers fired upon a series of ta More

Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment hosted a barbecue for its Troopers and their Latvian counterparts at Adazi Military Base, Latvia, on March 20, 2015. The unit is near the More

Approximately 500 service members gathered for the commencement ceremony of Operation Summer Shield XII at Adazi Military Base, Latvia on March 22, 2015. Service members representing numerous nations were prese More

Troopers of Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment brief Gen. Hans-Lothar Domrose, commander Joint Force Command Brunssum on current regional activity and Operation Summer Shiel More

Troopers from Bravo Battery, Field Artillery Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment show Latvian Soldiers of Fire Support Company, Combat Support Battalion, operating and setup procedures of the M777 155mm Howitzer at More

Recon Troopers from 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment join Latvian and Canadian recon teams for weapon familiarization training during Operation Summer Shield XII at Adazi Military Base, Latvia, March 26, 2015 More

Recon Troopers from 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment join Latvian and Canadian recon teams for weapon familiarization training during Operation Summer Shield XII at Adazi Military Base, Latvia, March 26, 2015 More

U.S. Army Lt. Col. Chad C. Chalfont, commander of 2nd Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, briefed Lt. Gen. Frederick “Ben” Hodges, U.S. Army Europe commande More

Troopers from Bravo Battery, Field Artillery Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment and Latvian Soldiers of Fire Support Company, Combat Support Battalion, fire the M777 155mm Howitzer during Operation Summer Shield XI More

Recon troopers from 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment joined Latvian and Canadian recon teams for a water infiltration exercise near Adazi Military Base, Latvia, March 30, 2015. The Soldiers practiced ways to More

Troopers from Bravo Battery, Field Artillery Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment and Latvian soldiers of Fire Support Company, Combat Support Battalion, demonstrated operational procedures and fired the M777 155mm H More

Troopers from Bravo Battery, Field Artillery Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment and Latvian Soldiers of Fire Support Company, Combat Support Battalion, demonstrated operational procedures and fired the M777 155 mm More

Pfc. Alexander, Rabson and Pfc. Fortino Licea indirect fire infantrymen for Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment explain the operation and characteristics of the M9 pistol, M2 More

Troopers from Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment loaded vehicles and equipment onto outbound railcars near Adazi Military Base, Latvia on March 17, 2015.The remainder of the More

Soldiers of the 2nd Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3d Infantry Division out of Fort Stewart, Ga., Readied their equipment upon arrival at Adazi Military Base, Latvia, on Marc More

Troopers from Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment fired their M252 81 mm Mortar systems at Adazi Military Base, Latvia, March 19, 2015. The troopers fired upon a series of ta More

Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment hosted a barbecue for its troopers and their Latvian counterparts at Adazi Military Base, Latvia on March 20, 2015. The unit is near the e More

Troopers of Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment brief Gen. Hans-Lothar Domrose, commander Joint Force Command Brunssum on current regional activity and Operation Summer Shiel More

Approximately 500 service members gathered for the commencement ceremony of Operation Summer Shield XII at Adazi Military Base, Latvia on March 22, 2015. Service members representing numerous nations were prese More

Troopers from Bravo Battery, Field Artillery Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment show Latvian Soldiers of Fire Support Company, Combat Support Battalion, operating and setup procedures of the M777 155mm Howitzer at More

Recon Troopers from 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment join Latvian and Canadian recon teams for weapon familiarization training during Operation Summer Shield XII at Adazi Military Base, Latvia, March 26, 2015 More

Recon Troopers from 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment join Latvian and Canadian recon teams for weapon familiarization training during Operation Summer Shield XII at Adazi Military Base, Latvia, March 26, 2015 More

Lt. Gen. Frederick “Ben” Hodges, U.S. Army Europe commander, met with U.S. and Latvian military forces to discuss ongoing joint partnership training throughout Operation Summer Shield XII at Adazi Military Base More

Troopers from Bravo Battery, Field Artillery Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment and Latvian Soldiers of Fire Support Company, Combat Support Battalion, fire the M777 155mm Howitzer during Operation Summer Shield XI More

Recon troopers from 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment joined Latvian and Canadian recon teams for a water infiltration exercise near Adazi Military Base, Latvia, March 30, 2015. The Soldiers practiced ways to More

Troopers from Bravo Battery, Field Artillery Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment and Latvian Soldiers of Fire Support Company, Combat Support Battalion, demonstrated operational procedures and fired the M777 155 mm More

Troopers from Bravo Battery, Field Artillery Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment and Latvian soldiers of Fire Support Company, Combat Support Battalion, demonstrated operational procedures and fired the M777 155mm H More

Troopers from Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment and Latvian Soldiers showcased their vehicles and equipment to a group of Latvian businessmen who visited Adazi Military Bas More

Troopers from Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment loaded vehicles and equipment onto outbound railcars near Adazi Military Base, Latvia on March 17, 2015.The remainder of the More

Soldiers of the 2nd Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3d Infantry Division out of Fort Stewart, Ga., Readied their equipment upon arrival at Adazi Military Base, Latvia, on Marc More

Troopers from Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment fired their M252 81 mm Mortar systems at Adazi Military Base, Latvia, March 19, 2015. The troopers fired upon a series of ta More

Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment hosted a barbecue for its troopers and their Latvian counterparts at Adazi Military Base, Latvia on March 20, 2015. The unit is near the e More