A Swedish soldier with the Wartofta Tank Company, Skaraborg Regiment competes in the Tanker Olympics task during the Strong Europe Tank Challenge, June 8, 2018. U.S. Army Europe and the German Army co-host the third Strong Europe Tank Challenge at Grafenwoehr Training Area, June 3 – 8, 2018. The Strong Europe Tank Challenge is an annual training event designed to give participating nations a dynamic, productive and fun environment in which to foster military partnerships, form Soldier-level relationships, and share tactics, techniques and procedures. (U.S. Army photo by Gertrud Zach)

ZAGAN, Poland—The Polish armed forces band plays music during a Safe Poland Day celebration, Jan. 14, in Zagan, Poland. The celebration was an opportunity for the Polish citizens to welcome the Soldiers of 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division. The 3-4 ABCT’s arrival marks the start of back-to-back rotations of armored brigades in Europe as part of Atlantic Resolve. This rotation will enhance deterrence capabilities in the region, improve the U.S. ability to respond to potential crises and defend allies and partners in the European community. U.S. forces will focus on strengthening capabilities and sustaining readiness through bilateral and multinational training and exercises. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Tarr)

Lightning Troop, 3rd Squadron, 2d Cavalry Regiment completes day two of squad live fire training in preparation for upcomming troop live fire exercises during Noble Partner 18 at the Vaziani Training Area, Georgia, Aug. 2, 2018. Noble Partner is a Georgian Armed Forces and U.S. Army Europe cooperatively-led exercise in its fourth iteration. The exercise is intended to support and enhance the readiness and interoperability of Georgia, the U.S. and participating nations during a multinational training operation. (U.S. Army photo by 1st Lt. Ellen C. Brabo, 2d Cavalry Regiment)

U.S. Army Pfc. Shekinah Frye, photographer assigned to 55th Signal Company (Combat Camera), documents a river crossing exercise during Saber Guardian 17 over the Danube River, Bordusani, Romania, July 15, 2017. Saber Guardian is a U.S. Army Europe-led multinational exercise that spans across Bulgaria, Hungary and Romania with more than 25,000 service members from 22 allied and partner nations. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Timothy Villareal/Released)

U.S. Army Paratroopers assigned to 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, provide security during a blank-fire exercise as part of Eagle Sokol at Pocek Range in Slovenia, Mar. 25, 2019. Exercise Eagle Sokol is a bilateral training exercise with the Slovenian Armed Forces focused on the rapid deployment and assembly of forces and team cohesion with weapon systems tactics and procedures. Exercises such as this build a foundation of teamwork and readiness between allied NATO countries. The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the U.S. Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, capable of projecting ready forces anywhere in the U.S. European, Africa or Central Commands' areas of responsibility. (U.S. Army Photos by Paolo Bovo)

German and Ukrainian soldiers discuss tactics for the Offensive Operations lane during the Strong Europe Tank Challenge, June 4, 2018. U.S. Army Europe and the German Army co-host the third Strong Europe Tank Challenge at the Grafenwoehr Training Area, June 3 – 8, 2018. The Strong Europe Tank Challenge is an annual training event designed to give participating nations a dynamic, productive and fun environment in which to foster military partnerships, form Soldier-level relationships, and share tactics, techniques and procedures. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Rolyn Kropf)

U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Christopher LaNeve, commanding general of the 7th Army Training Command, delivers remarks at the award ceremony of the Strong Europe Tank Challenge 2018, June 8 at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany. The Strong Europe Tank Challenge is an annual training event co-hosted by U.S. Army Europe and the German Army and is designed to give participating nations a dynamic, productive and fun environment in which to foster military partnerships, form Soldier-level relationships, and share tactics, techniques and procedures..

(U.S. Army photo by Markus Rauchenberger)

Lt. Gen. Christopher Cavoli welcomed the new U.S. Army Europe Deputy Commanding General Maj. Gen. Andrew Rohling at a patch ceremony held on Clay Kaserne in Wiesbaden, Germany.

Rohling joins the USAREUR command team from Allied Rapid Reaction Corps in the United Kingdom where he served as the deputy chief of staff of Operations. He also served tours with the 173rd Airborne Brigade and the Southern European Task Force in Vicenza Italy.

During his welcoming remarks, LTG Cavoli said that U.S. Army Europe was lucky to get a great leader like general Rohling.

“the job you are about to step in is enormous, its important, in fact vital to this command. We thank the Army for sending you to us.”

During his short welcome remarks Rohling said it was great to be back in Europe.

“It is great to be back to our German friends and our Italian friends and we enjoy every part of this.”

U.S. Army Paratroopers assigned to 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, exit from a 12th Combat Aviation Brigade CH-47 Chinook helicopter, during Exercise Eagle Sokol at Pocek Range in Slovenia, Mar. 25, 2019. Exercise Eagle Sokol is a bilateral training exercise with the Slovenian Armed Forces focused on the rapid deployment and assembly of forces and team cohesion with weapon systems tactics and procedures. Exercises such as this build a foundation of teamwork and readiness between allied NATO countries. The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the U.S. Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, capable of projecting ready forces anywhere in the U.S. European, Africa or Central Commands' areas of responsibility. (U.S. Army Photos by Paolo Bovo)

A CH-47 Chinook helicopter crew assigned to Company B, 2nd General Support Aviation Battalion, 227th Aviation Regiment, 1st Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, conducts preflight checks prior to takeoff for a local area orientation flight at the Hohenfels Training Area, Germany, Jan. 16, 2018. “Black Cat” Aviators and Soldiers of the battalion are preparing for their role in Allied Spirit VIII, an exercise to enhance NATO and key partner interoperability, build readiness and strengthen relationships. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Gregory T. Summers / 22nd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)

11.jūnijā Nacionālo bruņoto spēku Sauszemes spēku Mehanizētās kājnieku brigādes karavīri kopā ar Kanādas vadītās daudznacionālās kaujas grupas karavīriem, ASV 2.kavalērijas pulka karavīriem un kadetiem mācībās “Saber Strike 2018” aizsardzības kaujā virzījās cauri Skrundas novadam, tai skaitā Nīkrācei, Lēnām, Tukumam, Rudbāržiem.

Mācību aktīvā fāze norisinās gan Ādažu poligonā, gan ārpus poligona Rucavas, Nīcas, Grobiņas, Priekules, Durbes, Aizputes, Skrundas, Vaiņodes, Saldus un Limbažu novadā.

Foto: virsseržants Gatis Indrēvics (Kaujas audiovizuālā grupa)

On June 11, 2018 Latvian soldiers together with Canadien led eFP battlegroup soldiers, US 2nd Cavalry regiment and US Army cadets train together in exercise “Saber Strike 2018” as defending force; the training takes place in Skrunda region, including Nīkrāce, Lēnas, Tukums and Rudbārži.

Combat training is conducted at the Ādaži Training Area and outside the training area, in Rucava, Nīca, Grobiņa, Priekule, Durbe, Aizpute, Skrunda, Vaiņode, Saldus and Limbaži districts.

Saber Strike, led by United Stated Army Europe, is an annual joint training of land and air forces, which began on 2010.

Photo: SSG Gatis Indrēvics

U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Christopher LaNeve, left, commanding general of the 7th Army Training Command, presents first place medals to German soldiers at the award ceremony of the Strong Europe Tank Challenge 2018, June 8 at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany. The Strong Europe Tank Challenge is an annual training event co-hosted by U.S. Army Europe and the German Army and is designed to give participating nations a dynamic, productive and fun environment in which to foster military partnerships, form Soldier-level relationships, and share tactics, techniques and procedures..

(U.S. Army photo by Markus Rauchenberger)

ASV Armijas Eiropā vadītajās starptautiskajās militārās mācībās “Allied Spirit VI”, kas notiek no 8.līdz 31.martam Hohenfelsā, Vācijā piedalās aptuveni 500 Latvijas karavīru ar 130 militārās tehnikas vienībām, tai skaitā 30 kaujas izlūkošanas kāpurķēžu bruņumašīnas. Tā ir līdz šim lielākā Nacionālo bruņoto spēku iesaiste mācībās ārvalstīs.

Mācību “Allied Spirit VI” mērķis ir pilnveidot iesaistīto vienību spējas plānot un vadīt augstas intensitātes militārās operācijas daudznacionālā vidē.

Foto: vsrž. Gatis Indrēvics, Kaujas audiovizuālā grupa

Approximately 500 soldiers from Latvian Land Forces Infantry Brigade participates in the multinational exercise "Allied Spirit VI" in Hohenfels, Germany. Headquarters of Latvian Land Forces Infantry Brigade will lead the brigade headquarters, formed from units of 10 nations.

Photo: SSG. Gatis Indrevics, Latvian ComCam team

Lt. Gen. Frederick "Ben" Hodges, III capped off his 37-year Army career during a U.S. Army Europe relinquishment of command and retirement ceremony, Dec. 15 on Clay Kaserne in Wiesbaden, Germany

ASV Armijas Eiropā vadītajās starptautiskajās militārās mācībās “Allied Spirit VI”, kas notiek no 8.līdz 31.martam Hohenfelsā, Vācijā piedalās aptuveni 500 Latvijas karavīru ar 130 militārās tehnikas vienībām, tai skaitā 30 kaujas izlūkošanas kāpurķēžu bruņumašīnas. Tā ir līdz šim lielākā Nacionālo bruņoto spēku iesaiste mācībās ārvalstīs.

Foto: vsrž. Gatis Indrēvics, Kaujas audiovizuālā grupa

Approximately 500 soldiers from Latvian Land Forces Infantry Brigade participates in the multinational exercise "Allied Spirit VI" in Hohenfels, Germany. Headquarters of Latvian Land Forces Infantry Brigade will lead the brigade headquarters, formed from units of 10 nations.

Photo: SSG. Gatis Indrevics, Latvian ComCam team

A U.S. Soldier with 173rd Airborne Brigade engages a target at the precision marksmanship event as part of the Europe Best Sniper Team Competition at 7th Army Training Command’s Grafenwoehr Training Area, July 31, 2018. Europe Best Sniper Team Competition is a United States Army Europe-directed contest of skill that includes 19 NATO and partner nation participants at 7th Army Training Command's Grafenwoehr Training Area, July 28-Aug. 2, 2018. Europe Best Sniper Team Competition is designed to develop professionalism and enhance esprit de corps. (U.S. Army photo by Markus Rauchenberger)

An Italian sniper engages targets during the barricade event of the European Best Sniper Team Competition at Grafenwoehr, Germany, July 22, 2019. The European Best Sniper Team Competition is a U.S. Army Europe-directed/ 7th Army Training Command (7ATC) hosted contest of skill that includes 17 participating NATO allies and partner nations at 7ATC's Grafenwoehr Training Area, July 20-26. The 2019 European Best Sniper Team Competition is designed to improve professionalism and enhance esprit de corps. (U.S. Army photo by Gertrud Zach)

U.S. Army Paratroopers assigned to 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, provide security after exiting from a 12th Combat Aviation Brigade CH-47 Chinook helicopter, during Air Assault training as part of exercise Eagle Sokol at Pocek Range in Slovenia, Mar. 25, 2019. Exercise Eagle Sokol is a bilateral training exercise with the Slovenian Armed Forces focused on the rapid deployment and assembly of forces and team cohesion with weapon systems tactics and procedures. Exercises such as this build a foundation of teamwork and readiness between allied NATO countries. The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the U.S. Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, capable of projecting ready forces anywhere in the U.S. European, Africa or Central Commands' areas of responsibility. (U.S. Army Photos by Paolo Bovo)

U.S. Army Paratroopers assigned to 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, provide security after exiting from a 12th Combat Aviation Brigade CH-47 Chinook helicopter, during Air Assault training as part of exercise Eagle Sokol at Pocek Range in Slovenia, Mar. 25, 2019. Exercise Eagle Sokol is a bilateral training exercise with the Slovenian Armed Forces focused on the rapid deployment and assembly of forces and team cohesion with weapon systems tactics and procedures. Exercises such as this build a foundation of teamwork and readiness between allied NATO countries. The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the U.S. Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, capable of projecting ready forces anywhere in the U.S. European, Africa or Central Commands' areas of responsibility. (U.S. Army Photos by Paolo Bovo)

Command Sgt. Maj. Sheryl D. Lyon, U.S. Army Europe's senior enlisted advisor, passes the USAREUR colors to Lt. Gen. Christopher Cavoli, USAREUR commanding general, during her relinquishment of responsibility ceremony, Feb. 20 on Clay Kaserne. Lyon will be going on to serve as the senior enlisted leader for U.S. Army Cyber Command headquartered at Fort Belvoir, Virginia.

Dragoon Ready is a 7th Army Training Command/Joint Multinational Readiness Center led exercise designed to enhance readiness and qualify 2CR in Unified Land Operations. (U.S. Army photo by 1st Lt. Ellen C. Brabo, 2d Cavalry Regiment)

U.S. Army Paratroopers assigned to 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, prepare to clear a building during a blank-fire exercise as part of Eagle Sokol at Pocek Range in Slovenia, Mar. 25, 2019. Exercise Eagle Sokol is a bilateral training exercise with the Slovenian Armed Forces focused on the rapid deployment and assembly of forces and team cohesion with weapon systems tactics and procedures. Exercises such as this build a foundation of teamwork and readiness between allied NATO countries. The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the U.S. Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, capable of projecting ready forces anywhere in the U.S. European, Africa or Central Commands' areas of responsibility. (U.S. Army Photos by Paolo Bovo)

The Commanding General’s 2018 Spring Company Commanders Staff Ride took place over 12-14th March and visited the Historical First World War battle sites around Liege, Belgium and Verdun, France.

The Mission of the staff ride was to provide selected Junior Officers a professional development opportunity that was highlighted by senior officer mentoring.

During the staff ride participants were able to walk the terrain of actual battle sites to discuss and examine tactical decision making and the evolution of those tactics as the war progressed. Participants also analyzed the American Expeditionary Forces involvement during the war and gained a greater appreciation of the human dimension of soldiering.

The sites visited included the forts of Barchon and Douamont as well as war memorials such as Voie Sacree, Montfaucon and Montsec as well as the American Cemeteries.

Dragoon Ready is a 7th Army Training Command/Joint Multinational Readiness Center led exercise designed to enhance readiness and qualify 2CR in Unified Land Operations. (U.S. Army photo by 1st Lt. Ellen C. Brabo, 2d Cavalry Regiment)

A British soldier reads a map during exercise Allied Spirit X in Hohenfels, Germany, April 10, 2019. Exercise Allied Spirit X includes approximately 5,600 participants from 15 nations, March 30-April 17, 2019, at the 7th Army Training Command's Hohenfels Training Area in Southeastern Germany. Allied Spirit is a U.S. Army Europe-directed, 7th Army Training Command-conducted multinational exercise series designed to develop and enhance NATO and key partner interoperability and readiness across specified warfighting functions. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Dhy’Nysha James)

Cavoli assumes command of U.S. Army Europe

A plaque honoring the oldest living Medal of Honor recipient, Robert D. Maxwell, was unveiled during a ceremony on Sept. 7, 2018 at Besancon, France. Maxwell courageously leapt on top of a grenade during the liberation of Besancon in 1944, to save fellow Soldiers in the command observation post where they had been fighting. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Benjamin Northcutt, 21st Theater Sustainment Command) #FirstInSupport #StrongEurope

Service members, dignitaries and guests from France and the U.S. commemorated the 100th anniversary of the St. Mihiel Offensive during a World War I ceremony held at the St. Mihiel American Cemetery in France, Sept. 22, 2018.

191110-N-AS200-1089 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Nov. 10, 2019) Vice Admiral Lisa M. Franchetti, commander, Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO (STRIKFORNATO), left, speaks with Capt. Cassidy Norman, commanding officer of the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20), while preparing to disembark, in the Mediterranean Sea Nov. 10, 2019. Mount Whitney is the U.S. 6th Fleet flagship, homeported in Gaeta, Italy and operates with a combined crew of U.S. Sailors and Military Sealift Command civil service mariners. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Drew Verbis/Released)

Swedish soldiers with the Wartofta Tank Company, Skaraborg Regiment move their Stridsvagn 122 main battle tanks off a range during the Strong Europe Tank Challenge at the 7th Army Training Command’s Grafenwoehr Training Area, June 4, 2018. The U.S. Army Europe and the German Army co-host the third Strong Europe Tank Challenge, which is an annual training event designed to give participating nations a dynamic, productive and fun environment in which to foster military partnerships, form Soldier-level relationships, and share tactics, techniques and procedures. (U.S. Army photo by Gertrud Zach)

A U.S. Army Paratrooper assigned to 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, provides suppressive fire after an airborne operation from a U.S. Air Force 86th Air Wing C-130 Hercules aircraft, during exercise Eagle Sokol at Cerklje Drop Zone in Slovenia, Mar. 22, 2019. Exercise Eagle Sokol is a bilateral training exercise with the Slovenian Armed Forces focused on the rapid deployment and assembly of forces and team cohesion with weapon systems tactics and procedures. Exercises such as this build a foundation of teamwork and readiness between allied NATO countries. The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the U.S. Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, capable of projecting ready forces anywhere in the U.S. European, Africa or Central Commands' areas of responsibility. (U.S. Army Photos by Paolo Bovo)

Soldiers from the 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment march in the Ukrainian Independence Day parade in Kyiv, Aug. 24.

Soldiers, reenactors and dignitaries from France and the United States honor the U.S. Army’s 1st Infantry Division’s historical retaking of the village of Nonsard, France, during a WWI Centennial Celebration and memorial bridge crossing.

ASV Armijas Eiropā vadītajās starptautiskajās militārās mācībās “Allied Spirit VI”, kas notiek no 8.līdz 31.martam Hohenfelsā, Vācijā piedalās aptuveni 500 Latvijas karavīru ar 130 militārās tehnikas vienībām, tai skaitā 30 kaujas izlūkošanas kāpurķēžu bruņumašīnas. Tā ir līdz šim lielākā Nacionālo bruņoto spēku iesaiste mācībās ārvalstīs.

Foto: vsrž. Gatis Indrēvics, Kaujas audiovizuālā grupa

Approximately 500 soldiers from Latvian Land Forces Infantry Brigade participates in the multinational exercise "Allied Spirit VI" in Hohenfels, Germany. Headquarters of Latvian Land Forces Infantry Brigade will lead the brigade headquarters, formed from units of 10 nations.

Photo: SSG. Gatis Indrevics, Latvian ComCam team

German 391st Mechanized Infantry Battalion soldiers sieze a building after exiting their German Marder infantry fighting vehicle during combined urban operations training mission with U.S. Soldiers, Ukrainian Infantry Marines and Georgian Special Operations Forces as part of Noble Partner at Vaziani Training Area, Georgia, Aug. 6, 2018. Noble Partner 2018 is a Georgian Armed Forces and U.S. Army Europe cooperatively-led event improving readiness and interoperability of Georgia, U.S. and participating nations.

ZAGAN, Poland— American and Polish Soldiers stand at parade rest during a ceremony in celebration of Safe Poland Day in Zagan, Poland, Jan. 14, at Gen. Stanislaw Macek Park. The celebration was an opportunity for the Polish citizens to welcome the Soldiers of 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division. The 3-4 ABCT’s arrival marks the start of back-to-back rotations of armored brigades in Europe as part of Atlantic Resolve. This rotation will enhance deterrence capabilities in the region, improve the U.S. ability to respond to potential crises and defend allies and partners in the European community. U.S. forces will focus on strengthening capabilities and sustaining readiness through bilateral and multinational training and exercises. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Tarr)

U.S. Army Europe and the German Army co-host the third Strong Europe Tank

Challenge at Grafenwoehr Training Area, June 8, 2018. The Strong Europe

Tank Challenge is an annual training event designed to give participating

nations a dynamic, productive and fun environment in which to foster military

partnerships, form Soldier-level relationships, and share tactics, techniques

and procedures. (U.S. Army photo by Christoph Koppers)

Sky Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment tested out the MAWL, or Modular Advanced Weapon Laser, in Grafenwoehr, Germany September 5, 2018 during Saber Junction 18. Exercise Saber Junction 18 is a U.S. Army Europe-directed exercise designed to assess the readiness of the U.S. Army's 173rd Airborne Brigade to execute unified land operations in a joint, combined environment and to promote interoperability with participating allies and partner nations.

(Photo by U.S. Army Capt. Joseph Legros)

A British soldier with the Queen’s Royal Hussars prepares a Challenger II main battle tank for being towed during the Strong Europe Tank Challenge at the 7th Army Training Command’s Grafenwoehr Training Area, June 4, 2018. The U.S. Army Europe and the German Army co-host the third Strong Europe Tank Challenge, which is an annual training event designed to give participating nations a dynamic, productive and fun environment in which to foster military partnerships, form Soldier-level relationships, and share tactics, techniques and procedures. (U.S. Army photo by Gertrud Zach)

U.S. Army Paratroopers assigned to 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, provide suppressive fire after an airborne operation from a U.S. Air Force 86th Air Wing C-130 Hercules aircraft, during exercise Eagle Sokol at Cerklje Drop Zone in Slovenia, Mar. 22, 2019. Exercise Eagle Sokol is a bilateral training exercise with the Slovenian Armed Forces focused on the rapid deployment and assembly of forces and team cohesion with weapon systems tactics and procedures. Exercises such as this build a foundation of teamwork and readiness between allied NATO countries. The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the U.S. Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, capable of projecting ready forces anywhere in the U.S. European, Africa or Central Commands' areas of responsibility. (U.S. Army Photos by Paolo Bovo)

German soldiers assigned to the 3rd Panzer Battalion render first aid to a simulated casualty as part of the Medical Evacuation/Battle Damage Assessment and Repair event during the Strong Europe Tank Challenge, June 7, 2018. U.S. Army Europe and the German Army co-host the third Strong Europe Tank Challenge at the Grafenwoehr Training Area, June 3 – 8, 2018. The Strong Europe Tank Challenge is an annual training event designed to give participating nations a dynamic, productive and fun environment in which to foster military partnerships, form Soldier-level relationships, and share tactics, techniques and procedures. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Rolyn Kropf)

Cpl. Eric Melendez, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, pulls security while waiting for a medical evacuation helicopter to arrive during the medical portion of the Buddy Run event at the 2017 European Best Warrior Competition, Aug, 23 at Grafenwohr Training Area, Germany. The competition will determine the top Soldier, non-commissioned officer, warrant officer and commissioned officer in U.S. Army Europe/U.S. Army Africa. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Jacob A. McDonald, 21st Theater Sustainment Command)

In preparation for an upcomming air assault mission as part of Noble Partner 18, Lightning Troop, 3rd Squadron, 2d Cavalry Regiment conducts cold load training with instruction from the 1st Battalion, 171st Aviation Regiment of the Georgia Army National Guard at the Vaziania Airfield, Georgia, Aug. 6, 2018. Noble Partner 18 is a Georgian Armed Forces and U.S. Army Europe cooperatively-led exercise in its fourth iteration. The exercise is intended to support and enhance the readiness and interoperability of Georgia, the U.S. and participating nations during a multinational training operation. (U.S. Army photo by 1st Lt. Ellen C. Brabo, 2d Cavalry Regiment)

11.jūnijā Nacionālo bruņoto spēku Sauszemes spēku Mehanizētās kājnieku brigādes karavīri kopā ar Kanādas vadītās daudznacionālās kaujas grupas karavīriem, ASV 2.kavalērijas pulka karavīriem un kadetiem mācībās “Saber Strike 2018” aizsardzības kaujā virzījās cauri Skrundas novadam, tai skaitā Nīkrācei, Lēnām, Tukumam, Rudbāržiem.

Mācību aktīvā fāze norisinās gan Ādažu poligonā, gan ārpus poligona Rucavas, Nīcas, Grobiņas, Priekules, Durbes, Aizputes, Skrundas, Vaiņodes, Saldus un Limbažu novadā.

Foto: virsseržants Gatis Indrēvics (Kaujas audiovizuālā grupa)

On June 11, 2018 Latvian soldiers together with Canadien led eFP battlegroup soldiers, US 2nd Cavalry regiment and US Army cadets train together in exercise “Saber Strike 2018” as defending force; the training takes place in Skrunda region, including Nīkrāce, Lēnas, Tukums and Rudbārži.

Combat training is conducted at the Ādaži Training Area and outside the training area, in Rucava, Nīca, Grobiņa, Priekule, Durbe, Aizpute, Skrunda, Vaiņode, Saldus and Limbaži districts.

Saber Strike, led by United Stated Army Europe, is an annual joint training of land and air forces, which began on 2010.

Photo: SSG Gatis Indrēvics

The 2nd Battalion, 70th Armored Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division from the United States won the Shoot Off portion of the 2018 Strong Europe Tank Challenge. The Strong Europe Tank Challenge is an annual training event co-hosted by U.S. Army Europe and the German Army and is designed to give participating nations a dynamic, productive and fun environment in which to foster military partnerships, form Soldier-level relationships, and share tactics, techniques and procedures.

13. un 14. jūlijā no Rīgas ostas uz Gaisa spēku aviācijas bāzi Lielvārdē lidoja vairāki ASV bruņoto spēku helikopteri.

Lai atbalstītu iniciatīvu „Strong Europe” un operāciju „Atlantic Resolve”, Latvijā ir ieradušies vairāk nekā 60 karavīru no ASV 501.aviācijas pulka 3.bataljona un pieci helikopteri UH-60 „Black Hawk”. ASV karavīri trenēsies kopā ar Nacionālo bruņoto spēku karavīriem un piedalīsies starptautiskajās militārajās mācībās.

Pēc Krievijas veiktās Krimas aneksijas 2014. gada pavasarī un agresijas Ukrainas austrumos ASV sāka mācību operāciju „Atlantic Resolve”. Operācijas mērķis ir apliecināt ASV nepārtraukto ieguldījumu NATO dalībvalstu kolektīvajā drošībā, veicinot mieru un stabilitāti Baltijas valstīs un Polijā. Operācija ir izvērsta arī Rumānijā un Bulgārijā.

Foto: virsseržants Gatis Indrēvics

Photo: SSGT (OR-6) Gatis Indrevics, Combat Camera Team

U.S. Army Europe and the German Army co-host the third Strong Europe Tank

Challenge at Grafenwoehr Training Area, June 8, 2018. The Strong Europe

Tank Challenge is an annual training event designed to give participating

nations a dynamic, productive and fun environment in which to foster military

partnerships, form Soldier-level relationships, and share tactics, techniques

and procedures. (U.S. Army photo by Christoph Koppers)