A Ukrainian soldier provides security while the mortar

A Ukrainian soldier provides security while the mortar team implaces a mortar firing point during a situational training exercise lane, as part of Rapid Trident 17, Sept. 13, 2017, at the International Peacekeeping and Security Center in Yavoriv, Ukraine. The 14 nations that are part of the multinational training exercise provide a persistent presence and a robust combat capability; deter regional aggression and signify their commitment to strengthening relationships with strategic Allies and partners by building partner capabilities, capacities and interoperability through a variety of bilateral operations.