German and Poland Border – Col. Christopher Norrie,

German and Poland Border – Col. Christopher Norrie, commander, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, and Command Sgt. Maj. Christopher Gunn, senior enlisted advisor, 3rd ABCT, speak with their Soldiers before leaving to cross the German and Polish border, Jan. 12, 2017. This deployment is the start of back-to-back rotations of armored brigades in Europe as part of Atlantic Resolve. The vehicles and equipment, totaling more than 2,700 pieces, will be shipped to Poland for certification before deploying across Europe for use in training with partner nations. This rotation enhances deterrence capabilities, increases ability to respond to potential crises, and defends our Allies and partners in the European community. It also focuses on strengthening capabilities and sustaining readiness through bilateral and multinational training and exercises. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Micah VanDyke, 4th ID MCE Public Affairs/Released)