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
Air Force Master Sgt. Scott Hnetinka and Senior Airman Steven Vargas, 106th Maintenance Group, assemble a tail rotor June 11, 2016 at Amari Air Base, Estonia during the unfolding of a U.S. Air Force HH-60 Pave More
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
NATO Allies communicate to respond more effectively to global efforts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Shawn Valosin/Released)
Communication across different nations allows them to fight as one. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Luke Hoogendam/Released)
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
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
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
Flags wave as soldiers of 13 different countries form up for the opening ceremony of Saber Strike 16 at Tapa Training Base, Estonia, June 13, 2016. Saber Strike is a long-standing U.S. Army Europe-led cooperati More
Soldiers of the Minnesota National Guard 34th Red Bull Infantry Division and other multinational participants in Saber Strike 16, conduct a practice Rehearsal of Concept drill in Tapa, Estonia on June 13, 2016. More
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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 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
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
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 commanding general and exercise director, meets Latvian Defense Minister Raimonds Bergmanis, Brig. Gen. John D. Slocum, commander, 127th Wing, Michigan Air Nat More
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
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
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
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. 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 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
Unity between NATO Allies ensures a lasting relationship. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Luke Hoogendam/Released)
Members from 13 NATO nations salute before the presentation of awards during the Exercise Saber Strike 16 closing ceremony. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Shawn Valosin/Released)
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
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 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 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
VENTSPILS, Latvia— Seaman Taz Ekler Constructionman with Beachmaster Unit Two, Naval Beach Group Two, Expeditionary Strike Group Two, communicates with the Combat Operation Center in preparation for exercise Sa More
VENTSPILS, Latvia -Petty Officer 2nd Class Taylor Heather with Beachmaster Unit Two, Naval Beach Group Two, Expeditionary Strike Group Two, operates a Lighter Amphibious Resupply Cargo 5 ton in preparation for More
VENTSPILS, Latvia-Seaman Taz Ekler Constructionman with Beachmaster Unit Two, Naval Beach Group Two, Expeditionary Strike Group Two, communicates with the Combat Operation Center in preparation for exercise Sab More
170523-N-YG116-001 BALTIC SEA (May 23, 2017) USNS SGT William R. Button conducts offload operations as part of Operation Saber Strike 2017. Button, a Military Sealift Command Maritime Prepositioning Force Conta More
VENTSPILS, Latvia—U.S. Sailors from Naval Beach Group 2, Expeditionary Strike Group 2, conduct in stream offloads during exercise Saber Strike 17 in Ventspils, Latvia, May 23, 2017. Exercise Saber Strike 17 is More
VENTSPILS, Latvia— Lt. Col. Gunares Grikmanis, regional commander of the Latvian National Guard 45th Battalion and Col. Matthew Puglisi, U.S. Marine Corps task force commander for exercise Saber Strike 17, are More
VENTSPILS, Latvia-U.S. Sailors with Navy Cargo Handling Battalion One, conduct the off-loading of tanks during exercise Saber Strike 17 in Ventspils, Latvia, May 24, 2017. Exercise Saber Strike 17 is an annual More
VENTSPILS, Latvia- Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 25, Combat Logistics Regiment 45, 4th Marine Logistics Group, Marine Forces Reserve conduct the off-loading of trucks and Howitzers during exercise Sab More
Battle Group Poland U.S. Soldiers inspect their Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System at Bemowo Piskie Training Area before the start of Saber Strike 17. MILES is used by the U.S. military and other arm More
U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force 17.1 prepare to depart in a tactical convoy through Ventspils, Latvia, May 31, 2017. The convoy was in preparation for Exercise Saber Strike 17, a multinational exer More
Soldiers from the 1st Infantry Division Sustainment Brigade in Fort Riley, Kansas, 4th Infantry Division in Fort Carson, Colorado, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 34th Infantry Division from the Minnesota Nati More
ADAZI MILITARY BASE, Latvia — U.K.'s Royal Marine Commandos rush out of the CH-47 Chinook in a session of cold load training, helicopter pads, Adazi, June 2. Cold load training is the practice of entering or e More
Maj. Gen. Leonids Kalnins(center), chief of defense for the Republic of Latvia, takes his post for the opening ceremony of Exercise Saber Strike 17 aboard Adazi Military Base, Latvia, June 3, 2017. Saber Strike More
U.S., Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia, Poland, and other allied and partner nations gather for the Saber Strike 17 opening ceremony at Adazi, LVA, June 03, 2017. The Saber Strike program facilitates cooperation and More
U.S. and NATO military members hold their country’s flag during the opening ceremony for exercise Saber Strike 17 at Adazi Military Base, Latvia, June 3, 2017. 11,000 U.S. and NATO military members and 20 count More
ADAZI, Latvia — Multiple nations stand together for Saber Strike's opening ceremony, Adazi Military Base, Latvia, June 3, 20127. The eight nations participating in the event are Slovakia, Poland, Norway, Lithu More
U.S. and NATO military members raise their countries’ flags during the opening ceremony for exercise Saber Strike 17 at Adazi Military Base, Latvia, June 3, 2017. 11,000 U.S. and NATO military members from 20 c More
Battle Group Latvia Polish soldiers operate a PT-91 Twardy tank during Saber Strike 17 at Adazi, Latvia, June 4, 2017. Saber Strike 17 is a U.S. Army Europe-led multinational combined forces exercise conducted More
Latvian soldiers, from 2nd Battalion, 3rd Brigade, operate a Spike missle system during Saber Strike 17 at Adazi, LVA, June 04, 2017. The Saber Strike program facilitates cooperation and improves joint operatio More
Polish troops stand in formation during the Saber Strike 2017 opening ceremony at Bemowo Piskie Training Area, Bemowo Piskie, Poland, June 5, 2017. The Saber Strike exercise facilitates cooperation and improves More
ADAZI, Latvia — Latvian Land Forces Soldier, Private Rolands Miglins, an infantryman with 2nd Infantry Battalion, peers through binoculars, June 4. Miglins searches for enemy movement in the woodline across th More
A U.S. Marine with 4th tank Battalion holds a round before a range aboard Camp Adazi, Latvia, June 4, 2017. The tank range is a part of the multinational exercise Saber Strike 17, supporting stability in the re More
Polish Soldiers patiently wait to raise Poland’s National flag before the official opening ceremony of Saber Strike 17 at Land Forces Field Training Center June 5, 2017. Exercise Saber Strike facilitates coope More
Military leadership from the United States, Poland, United Kingdom, Romania, Lithuania and Canada pose for a group photo after the opening ceremony of Saber Strike 2017 at Bemowo Piskie Training Area, Bemowo Pi More
ADAZI, Latvia - Marines with Charlie Company, 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, conduct live fire movement to contact drills during Exercise Saber Strike 17 More
A Lithuanian element marches toward a multinational formation during the Saber Strike opening ceremony at Bemowo Piskie Training Area, Bemowo Piskie, Poland, June 5, 2017. The Saber Strike exercise facilitates More
Latvian joint terminal attack controllers look out on a range before calling in military aircraft during exercise Saber Strike 17 at Adazi Military Base, Latvia, June 5, 2017. U.S. and NATO JTACs worked side-by More
SALASPILS, Latvia -- Marines with the Combat Logistics Battalion 25, 4th Marine Logistics Group, Marine Forces Reserve, transport equipment and personnel by convoy from Ventspils to Adazi, Latvia, during Exerci More
Battle Group Poland U.S. Soldiers conduct air assault training with 10th Combat Aviation Brigade's CH-47 and UH-60 helicopters at Rostki Helipad near the Bemowo Piskie Training Area during Saber Strike 17 June More
A Battle Group Poland U.K. soldier fires his SA80 5.56 mm rifle during a small arms range conducted near the Bemowo Piskie Training Area during Saber Strike 17 June 6. Saber Strike 17 is a U.S. Army Europe-led More
Battle Group Poland Romanian soldiers conduct a night small arms range at Bemowo Piskie Training Area, Bemowo Piskie, Poland, June 6, 2017. Saber Strike17 is a U.S. Army Europe-led multinational combined forces More
U.S. battle group Soldiers load a M777A2 Howitzer in preparation for a fire mission that was part of a Fire Support Coordination Exercise at Land Forces Field Training Center June 6, 2017. Saber Strike 17 is a More
British soldiers prepare to begin the Fire Support Coordination Exercise as part of the Saber Strike exercise at the Bemowo Piskie Training Area in Bemowo Piskie, Poland, June 6, 2017. Saber Strike 17 is a U.S. More
ADAZI, Latvia - Marines with the Black Sea Rotational Force 17.1 deliver the live-fire exercise brief to Reserve Marines and forces from the United Kingdom, Slovakia, and Italy, during Exercise Saber Strike 17 More
U.S. Service members gather with Latvian, Italian, Norwegian, British, and Slovakian soldiers at a rehearsal of concept layout during Exercise Saber Strike 2017 at Adazi, LVA, June 06, 2017. The Saber Strike pr More
An engineer noncommissioned officer from 10th Special Forces Group prepares a shape charge during Battle Group Poland’s live demolition training during Saber Strike 17 near Bemowo Piskie Training Area June 6. S More
Battle Group Poland U.S. Soldiers conduct sling load training with 10th Combat Aviation Brigade's CH-47 helicopters at Rostki Helipad near the Bemowo Piskie Training Area June 7 during Saber Strike 17. Saber St More
ADAZI, Latvia – Soldiers from Task Force Phoenix, 3rd Brigade, 10th Aviation Regiment, 10th Combat Aviation Brigade, out of Fort Drum, N.Y., provide air transportation in a Medical Evacuation training, or MEDEV More
ADAZI, Latvia – Marines with Alpha Company, 4th Tank Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, fire from a M1 Abrams tank during Exercise Saber Strike 17 in the Adazi Training Area, Latvia, June 4, More
A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules pushes out a pallet of equipment during exercise Saber Strike 17 on Lielvārde Air Base, Latvia, June 7, 2017. The 435th Contingency Response Group from the 435th Air Groun More
Battle Group Poland U.S. combat engineers tie in their explosive to cut the metal beam during Battle Group Poland’s live demolition training during Saber Strike 17 near Bemowo Piskie Training Area June 7. Saber More
Lithuanian soldiers participate in Exercise Saber Strike 17 in Pabrade, Lithuania, on June 8 2017. Exercise Saber Strike 17 is a U.S. Army Europe led exercise designed to facilitate cooperation between the Unit More
Battle Group Poland U.S. Soldiers conduct sling-load training with the M777 Howitzer near the Bemowo Piskie Training Area during Saber Strike 17 June 7. Saber Strike 17 is a U.S. Army Europe-led multinational c More
U.S. soldiers prepare grapeshot charges at a demolition site at the Bemowo Piskie Training Area, Bemowo Piskie, in Poland, on June 7, 2017. Saber Strike 17 is a U.S. Army Europe-led multinational combined force More
Battle Group Poland U.S. Soldiers, assigned to Bulldog Battery, 2nd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, along with 10th Mountain Combat Aviation Brigade, conduct sling load and air assault training with M777A2 Howi More
U.S. Soldiers, assigned to Battery A, 3rd Battalion, 157th Field Artillery, Colorado Army National Guard, prepare an M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System for fire during Exercise Saber Strike 2017 at Adaz More
A Battle Group Poland U.S. Soldier fires his M4 carbine 5.56 mm during a small arms range conducted near the Bemowo Piskie Training Area during Saber Strike 17 June 7. Saber Strike 17 is a U.S. Army Europe-led More
Engineer Soldiers with Alpha Troop, Regimental Engineer Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, conducted engineer training qualification tables, as part of the Saber Strike 17, where they performed basic demolition at More
U.S. Air National Guard 1st Lt. Alex Begue, 171st Air Refueling Squadron pilot, flies a KC-135 Stratotanker during exercise Saber Strike 17 above Riga, Latvia, June 8, 2017. The crew off-loaded almost 50,000 po More
A British Jackal Armored Vehicle crew maneuvers their Jackal to their lane on a firing range at the Bemowo Piskie Training Area, Bemowo Piskie, in Poland, on June 8, 2017. Saber Strike 17 is a U.S. Army Europe- More
Battle Group Poland U.S. Soldiers conduct 50 caliber machine gun weapons firing near the Bemowo Piskie Training Area during Saber Strike 17 June 8, 2017. Saber Strike 17 is a U.S. Army Europe-led multinational More
A U.S. Marine with Black Sea Rotational Force 17.1 charges an explosive breach aboard Adazi Military Base, Latvia, June 8, 2017. The event was a part of Exercise Saber Strike 17, a multinational training exerci More
Battle Group Poland U.S. combat engineers practice on how to stack on each other before conducting their urban breaching training near Bemowo Piskie Training Area June 8. Saber Strike 17 is a U.S. Army Europe-l More
Battle Group Poland U.S. Soldiers conduct Urban Breach training near the Bemowo Piskie Training Area during Saber Strike 17 June 8. Saber Strike 17 is a U.S. Army Europe-led multinational combined forces exerci More
Battle Group Poland U.S. Soldiers fire the 40mm Mark-19 automatic grenade launcher near the Bemowo Piskie Training Area during Saber Strike 17 June 8, 2017. Saber Strike 17 is a U.S. Army Europe-led multination More
Battle Group Poland U.S. Soldiers conduct small arms weapons training near the Bemowo Piskie Training Area during Saber Strike 17 June 8, 2017. Saber Strike 17 is a U.S. Army Europe-led multinational combined f More
Battle Group Poland U.S. Soldiers fire the M2010 Enhanced Sniper Rifle near the Bemowo Piskie Training Area during Saber Strike 17 June 8, 2017. Saber Strike 17 is a U.S. Army Europe-led multinational combined More