A Lithuanian Special Operations Forces soldier, left,

A Lithuanian Special Operations Forces soldier, left, and an U.S. Air Force Special Tactics Squadron operator assigned to the 321st Special Tactics Squadron based at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, U.K., engage targets using a variety of assault-style weapons at the Kairiu Poligonas range in Klaipeda, Lithuania, Sept. 14, as part of the Jackal Stone 10 exercise. Jackal Stone 10, hosted by Poland and Lithuania this year, is an annual international special operations forces exercise held in Europe. Its objective is to enhance capabilities and interoperability amongst the participating special operations forces and as well as build mutual respect while sharing doctrinal concepts. The exercise, which is coordinated with U.S. Special Operations Command Europe, includes countries from Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Croatia, Romania, and Ukraine participating in the exercise.