Two M1A2 Abrams Tanks from Company C, 2nd Battalion,

Two M1A2 Abrams Tanks from Company C, 2nd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, provide security for Latvian and U.S. troops during a live-fire training exercise at Adazi Training Area, Latvia, on Nov. 21, 2014. The exercise consisted of Latvian troops assaulting a village to perform a hostage rescue while U.S. mechanized infantry and armor from 2nd Bn., 8th Cav., provided site security. These activities are part of the U.S. Army Europe-led Operation Atlantic Resolve land force assurance training exercise taking place across Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland to enhance multinational interoperability, strengthen relationships among allied militaries, contribute to regional stability and demonstrate U.S. commitment to NATO. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Kenneth C. Upsall)