Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment "Ghost" and Kuwait's 55th Battalion, 26th Brigade "The Wall Brigade" practice mounting and dismounting a UH-60 Blackhawk at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, Oct. 4, as part of Operation Desert Wall. Operation Desert Wall was a partnership operation designed to enable interoperability between the Ghost Battalion and the Wall Brigade, inspire confidence in each other's capabilities, and posture both elements for combined operations in support of Operation Spartan Shield while supporting the units' training objectives. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Leah R. Kilpatrick)

A U.S. Soldier of 1st Battalion, 4th Infantry Regiment acting as a Opposing Forces (OPFOR), reacts to contact during an assault in an urban environment at the 7th Army Joint Multinational Training Command's Distinguished Visitors Day for Exercise Allied Spirit IV at Hohenfels Training Area, Germany, Jan. 27, 2016. The Allied Spirit IV Exercise focuses on unified land operations and enhancing fires interoperability and integration of NATO Allies. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Nathanael Mercado/ Released)

U.S. Army Lt. Col. David J. Pasquale, battalion commander, 4th battalion, 319th Airborne Field Artillery Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, gives an introductory briefing to visitors from various nations attending the 7th Army Joint Multinational Training Command's Distinguished Visitors Day for Exercise Allied Spirit IV at Hohenfels Training Area, Germany, Jan. 27, 2016. The Allied Spirit IV Exercise focuses on unified land operations and enhancing fires interoperability and integration of NATO Allies. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Nathanael Mercado/ Released)

Battle Group Poland U.S. Soldiers conduct air assault training with 10th Combat Aviation Brigade's CH-47 and UH-60 helicopters at Rostki Helipad near the Bemowo Piskie Training Area during Saber Strike 17 June 6. Saber Strike 17 is a U.S. Army Europe-led multinational combined forces exercise conducted annually to enhance the NATO alliance throughout the Baltic region and Poland. This year’s exercise includes integrated and synchronized deterrence-oriented training designed to improve interoperability and readiness of the 20 participating nations’ militaries. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Patricia Deal/ Released)

A Slovenian soldier of 3rd Company, 10th Regiment provides first aid to a simulated casualty during a situational training exercise lane at Exercise Allied Spirit IV at the 7th Army Joint Multinational Training Command's Hohenfels Training Area, Germany, Jan. 25, 2016. Exercise Allied Spirit includes more than 2,400 participants from seven NATO nations, and exercises tactical interoperability and tests secure communications within alliance members and partner nations. (U.S. Army photo by Visual Information Specialist Gertrud Zach/released)

150615-M-OM669-002 BALTIC SEA (June 15, 2015) U.S. Army paratroopers from the 173d Airborne Brigade inserted into Poland via a British Royal Navy Lynx Mk-8 and conducted a non-combatant evacuation (NEO). The NEO is one of the exercise scenarios for BALTOPS 2015, an annually reoccurring multinational exercise designed to enhance flexibility and interoperability, as well as demonstrate resolve of allied and partner forces to defend the Baltic region. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Sarah E. Burns/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Alexander Pool, videographer, Combat Camera, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, captures motion imagery out of a UH-1Y Huey while participating in a close air support mission during exercise Ssang Yong 2014 on April 1, 2014. Exercise Ssang Yong is conducted annually in the Republic of Korea (ROK) to enhance the interoperability of U.S. and ROK forces by performing a full spectrum of amphibious operations while showcasing sea-based power projection in the Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Katelyn Hunter/Released).

Battle Group Poland U.S. and U.K. soldiers conduct a litter carry during the battle group’s first multinational Spur Ride at Bemowo Piskie Training Area, Poland, July 1-2, 2017. Per cavalry tradition, soldiers must complete a series of gruelling mental and physical tests to earn the honor to wear silver spurs. The historic event helped strengthen the bond between the NATO allies and improved their interoperability. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt Jimmy Golden/Released)

Battle Group Poland U.S. and U.K. soldiers apply camouflage face paint prior to ruck marching to the lanes during the battle group’s first multinational Spur Ride at Bemowo Piskie Training Area, Poland, July 1-2, 2017. Per cavalry tradition, soldiers must complete a series of gruelling mental and physical tests to earn the honor to wear silver spurs. The historic event helped strengthen the bond between the NATO allies and improved their interoperability. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt Jimmy Golden/Released)

Holger Dalkmann, World Resources Institute Director, provides his views on successful stakeholder consultations during the Session ´Bringing Communities and Transport Users on Board´ during the International Transport Forum’s 2013 Summit on “Funding Transport” in Leipzig, Germany, on 23 May.

MDLP provides broad tactical interoperability among different links. The M-DLP integrates Link 11 a/b, Link 16, Link 22, J-REAP and VMF, guaranteeing high level of interoperability among warships, aircraft, ground assets and command posts. It provides full data forwarding capabilities, with tools to build a real-time shared tactical picture.

Soldiers from the Hungarian Defense Forces build a bypass bridging site over the Danube River as Troopers assigned to 4th Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, begin their deliberate water crossing during Dragoon Crossing, a tactical road march starting out at Rose Barracks, Germany and continuing through the Czech Republic and the Slovak Republic ending in Hungary on Sept. 17, 2015. The purpose of the exercise is to reassure NATO Allies of the U.S. intent during Operation Atlantic Resolve while demonstrating interoperability and freedom of movement throughout Eastern Europe. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. William A. Tanner/released)

U.S. Air Force Thunderbird F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jets perform a routine at Feria Aeronautica Internacional—Colombia 2019 at José María Córdova International Airport in Rionegro, Colombia, July 13, 2019. The United States Air Force is participating in the four-day air show with four South Carolina Air National Guard F-16s as static displays, along with an F-16 aerial demonstration by the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds. United States military participation in the air show provides an opportunity to strengthen our military-to-military relationships with regional partners and provides the opportunity to meet with our Colombian air force counterparts and facilitate interoperability, which can be exercised in future cooperation events such as exercises and training. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Megan Floyd)

ITU session on ICTs and Conformance & Interoperability (C&I)

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A Dutch soldier fires his machine gun during exercise Allied Spirit I at the U.S. Army’s Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels, Germany, Jan. 20, 2015. Exercise Allied Spirit includes more than 2,000 participants from Canada, Hungary, Netherlands, U.K. and the U.S. Allied Spirit is exercising tactical interoperability and testing secure communications among alliance members. (U.S. Army photo by Visual Information Specialist Gertrud Zach/released)

Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment "Ghost" enter the military operations in urban terrain training site for the execution of an assault on the town at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, Oct. 5, as part of Operation Desert Wall. Operation Desert Wall was a partnership operation designed to enable interoperability between the Ghost Battalion and the Wall Brigade, inspire confidence in each other's capabilities, and posture both elements for combined operations in support of Operation Spartan Shield while supporting the units' training objectives. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Leah R. Kilpatrick)

Battle Group Poland U.S. Soldiers conduct air assault training with 10th Combat Aviation Brigade's CH-47 and UH-60 helicopters at Rostki Helipad near the Bemowo Piskie Training Area during Saber Strike 17 June 6. Saber Strike 17 is a U.S. Army Europe-led multinational combined forces exercise conducted annually to enhance the NATO alliance throughout the Baltic region and Poland. This year’s exercise includes integrated and synchronized deterrence-oriented training designed to improve interoperability and readiness of the 20 participating nations’ militaries. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Patricia Deal/ Released)

BRISBANE, Australia (31 Aug, 2016) - Senior Military Signal Officers from around the Indo-Asia Pacific discuss communications interoperability and future trends in communications technology during a meeting at Exercise Pacific Endeavor 2016. Sponsored by U.S. Pacific Command and hosted by the Australian Defence Force, Pacific Endeavor 2016 is a multinational workshop designed to enhance communication interoperability and expedite Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief response in the Indo-Asia Pacific region. The workshop involved 250 participants from 22 allied and partner nations. (U.S. Department of Defense photo by MSgt Todd Kabalan) 160830-F-TK001-274

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Lt. Col. Malttab, left, with the Bangladesh Armed Forces Prime Minister Office, South Sector Headquarters, talks with Staff Sgt. Pablo Velazquez, with the 49th Missile Defense Battalion, during Khaan Quest’s Command Post Exercise June 27, 2023, at the Five Hills Training Area, Mongolia. Approximately 200 U.S. personnel and a total of 750 partner force personnel are participating in KQ23. The purpose of Khaan Quest is to gain United Nations training and certification for the participants through conducting realistic peace support operations, to include increasing and enhancing UN Peacekeeping Operations-focused interoperability and military relationships among the participating nations. (Alaska National Guard photo by Robert DeBerry)

A French Mirage 2000-5 refuels from a U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Super Hercules aircraft during a joint training in Djibouti, May 24, 2021. The partner forces conducted a joint interoperability training to enhance their capabilities and demonstrate their shared commitment to stability in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Missy Sterling)

A French Mirage 2000-5 refuels from a U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Super Hercules aircraft during a joint training in Djibouti, May 24, 2021. The partner forces conducted a joint interoperability training to enhance their capabilities and demonstrate their shared commitment to stability in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Missy Sterling)

U.S. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 464, Detachment A, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct a logistic resupply mission in a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter from the U.S.S. Sacagawea during exercise Ssang Yong 2014 on April 1, 2014. Exercise Ssang Yong is conducted annually in the Republic of Korea (ROK) to enhance the interoperability of U.S. and ROK forces by performing a full spectrum of amphibious operations while showcasing sea-based power projection in the Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Chief Warrant Officer Clinton Runyon, MCIPAC Combat Camera/Released).

Pictured: 3rd July 2025 –42 Commando Royal Marines conduct small arms training in New South Wales.

As part of Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025, Royal Marine Commandos from 42 Commando have been training with their Australian counterparts in New South Wales.

UK Commando Force have been trading skills with partner forces on the ranges and a state-of-the-art close quarter battle training facility.

Photos: Royal Marines

U.S. Soldiers with 2nd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment react to contact during an assault in an urban environment at the 7th Army Joint Multinational Training Command's Distinguished Visitors Day for Exercise Allied Spirit IV at Hohenfels Training Area, Germany, Jan. 27, 2016. The Allied Spirit IV Exercise focuses on unified land operations and enhancing fires interoperability and integration of NATO Allies. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Nathanael Mercado/ Released)

Allied Spirit IV tests the skills of line units in a multinational interoperability exercise. Here, maintenance-distribution Soldiers from 2nd Cavalry Regiment, U.S. Army Europe, lay on an icy field and scan their sectors for an opposing force Jan. 24 at the U.S. Army’s Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels Training Area (JMRC HTA), Germany. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Eddie Siguenza)

170808-N-OX430-144 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 8, 2017) An MH-60S Sea Hawk, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 9, and a Royal Navy Merlin Mk2 are parked on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) during exercise Saxon Warrior 2017, Aug. 8. Saxon Warrior is a United States and United Kingdom co-hosted carrier strike group exercise that demonstrates interoperability and capability to respond to crises and deter potential threats. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Daniel Gaither/Released)

A Romanian soldier explains the day's events to The Honorable Mircea Dusa (left,) the Romanian Minister of Defense and Mr. Dean Thompson (middle left,) the Charge'd Affairs for the U.S. embassy, along with their translators and other Romanian leadership as they participate in the Distinguished Visitors Day demonstration at the Cincu Training Area, May 26, 2015. This event featured several different demonstrations of the multinational interoperability training taking place at the CTA between 2nd Squadron, the British Coldstream Guard, the Royal Canadian Regiment, Romanian Land Forces and the Portuguese Air Force, all in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve-South. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. William A. Tanner/released)

A Slovenian soldier of 3rd Company, 10th Regiment provides security during a situational training exercise lane at Exercise Allied Spirit IV at the 7th Army Joint Multinational Training Command's Hohenfels Training Area, Germany, Jan. 25, 2016. Exercise Allied Spirit includes more than 2,400 participants from seven NATO nations, and exercises tactical interoperability and tests secure communications within alliance members and partner nations. (U.S. Army photo by Visual Information Specialist Gertrud Zach/released)

Maintainers with Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 224 prepare McDonnell-Douglas F/A-18D ''Hornets'' to take off at Chitose Air Base in Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 14, 2016. VMFA (AW)-224, home based at MCAS Beaufort, S.C., is temporarily based in Iwakuni on a unit deployment program and deployed to Northern Japan to participate in the Chitose Aviation Training Relocation Exercise Jan. 12-22. During the exercise, the squadron conducted dissimilar air combat training with and against the Japan Air Self-Defense Force to further support combined interoperability and Pacific theater security cooperation.

150615-M-OM669-006 POLAND (June 15, 2015) U.S. Army paratroopers from the 173d Airborne Brigade inserted into Poland via a British Royal Navy Lynx Mk-8 and conducted a personnel extraction, June 15. The mission is one of the exercise scenarios for BALTOPS 2015, an annually reoccurring multinational exercise designed to enhance flexibility and interoperability, as well as demonstrate resolve of allied and partner forces to defend the Baltic region. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Sarah E. Burns/Released)

A Battle Group Poland U.S. combat engineer lowers a crater charge as part of live demolition training during Saber Strike 17 near Bemowo Piskie Training Area June 6. Saber Strike 17 is a U.S. Army Europe-led multinational combined forces exercise conducted annually to enhance the NATO alliance throughout the Baltic region and Poland. This year’s exercise includes integrated and synchronized deterrence-oriented training designed to improve interoperability and readiness of the 20 participating nations’ militaries. (U.S. Army Spc. Kevin Wang/Released)

170807-N-KB401-482 THE MINCH, Scotland (Aug. 7, 2017) An MH-60S Sea Hawk, attached to the "Tridents" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 9, patrols while the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) transits the Minch, Scotland, during exercise Saxon Warrior 2017, Aug. 7. Saxon Warrior is a United States and United Kingdom co-hosted carrier strike group exercise that demonstrates interoperability and capability to respond to crises and deter potential threats. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael B. Zingaro/Released)

Battle Group Poland soldiers conduct security from defensive positions during Puma 17 at Bemowo Piskie Training Area, Poland, May 24. Puma is a joint operation exercise between the U.S., U.K. and Romanian soldiers from the battle group along with the Polish Army’s 15th Mechanized Brigade. The exercise’s key objective is to train NATO’s Enhanced Forward Presence units focusing on interoperability and improving joint operational capability in a variety of missions. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jimmy Golden/Released)

Gen. Vincent K. Brooks, United Nations Commander, Combined Forces Commander, and United States Forces Korea commander; and Gen. Leem Ho Young, Combined Forces Command deputy commander, welcome Pacific Amphibious Leaders Symposium (PALS) participants to South Korea, Mar. 17, 2017. PALS brings together senior leaders of allied and partner nations throughout the Indo-Asia-Pacific region to focus on maritime/amphibious operations interoperability. PALS 2017 is being hosted by the ROK Marine Corps, and is the first iteration to be hosted outside of the United States. U.S. Army photo by SFC Sean K. Harp

Gen. Vincent K. Brooks, United Nations Commander, Combined Forces Commander, and United States Forces Korea commander; Gen. Leem Ho Young, Combined Forces Command deputy commander; and Gen. Lee Sun-jin, Gen. Lee, Sun-Jin, Chairman of the Republic of Korea Joint Chiefs of Staff, attended the Pacific Amphibious Leaders Symposium (PALS) welcome dinner in Seongnam, South Korea, Apr. 1, 2017. PALS brings together senior leaders of allied and partner nations throughout the Indo-Asia-Pacific region to focus on maritime/amphibious operations interoperability. PALS 2017 is being hosted by the ROK Marine Corps, and is the first iteration to be hosted outside of the United States. U.S. Army photo by SFC Sean K. Harp

McEntire Joint National Guard Base, home of the South Carolina Air National Guard’s 169th Fighter Wing, co-hosts nighttime arming and refueling training during Exercise Agile Lion, Jan. 14, 2020. Multi-functional Airmen and F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jets from the 4th Fighter Wing at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., execute integrated combat turns during the exercise. This training simulates mobile command and control which enables joint interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Stephen Hudson, 169th Fighter Wing Public Affairs)

McEntire Joint National Guard Base, home of the South Carolina Air National Guard’s 169th Fighter Wing, co-hosts nighttime arming and refueling training during Exercise Agile Lion, Jan. 14, 2020. Multi-functional Airmen and F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jets from the 4th Fighter Wing at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., execute integrated combat turns during the exercise. This training simulates mobile command and control which enables joint interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Stephen Hudson, 169th Fighter Wing Public Affairs)

SHOALWATER BAY TRAINING AREA, Queensland, Australia (July 10, 2011) – Australian cooks at the Camp Growl dining facility in Shoalwater Bay Training Area form an assembly line to produce “hot packs,” meals-to-go, during Talisman Sabre 2011 July 10, 2011. The Camp Growl dining facility provides meals for approximately 1,500 U.S. and Australian troops. Almost 800 of those meals are sent as hot packs to the field. TS11 is a biennial combined training exercise designed to train Australian and U.S. forces in planning and conducting Combined Task Force operations to improve Australian Defence Force/U.S. combat readiness and interoperability. It reflects the closeness of the alliance and the strength and flexibility of the ongoing military-military relationship. (U.S. Army photo by Specialist Marcus Fichtl/Released)

Participants at the 1st Media Briefing at the International Transport Forum’s 2014 Summit on “Transport for a Changing World” on 21 May 2014 in Leipzig, Germany

Philippine Marines raise their thumb to signal their weapons are clear after performing squad fire and maneuver training events May 8, 2014, at Crow Valley, Philippines, during Balikatan 2014. The Philippine Marines rushed across a field while U.S. Marines supplied machine gun supporting fire. The bilateral training increased the Philippine and U.S. Marines capabilities for combined operations. Balikatan is an annual training exercise that strengthens the interoperability between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military in their commitment to regional security and stability, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joey S. Holeman, Jr./Released)

The Honorable Mircea Dusa (left,) the Romanian Minister of Defense and Mr. Dean Thompson (right,) the Charge'd Affairs for the U.S. embassy, walk by Romanian soldiers and a Stryker Combat Vehicle belonging to 2nd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, after arriving at the Cincu Training Area, Romania, to attend the the Distinguished Visitors Day demonstration, May 26, 2015. This event featured several different demonstrations of the multinational interoperability training taking place at the CTA between 2nd Squadron, the British Coldstream Guard, the Royal Canadian Regiment, Romanian Land Forces and the Portuguese Air Force, all in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve-South. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. William A. Tanner/released)

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 14, 2016) Sailors remove chock and chains from a MH-60S Helicopter, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25, attached to the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), on the flight deck of the guided-missile destroyer USS Decatur (DDG 73). Bonhomme Richard is the flagship for the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group (BHR ESG) and is participating in interoperability drills between the Pacific Surface Action Group (PAC SAG) and BHR ESG. The drills are meant to enhance readiness of cruiser-destroyer ships to rapidly integrate with an amphibious task force to provide increased capability for amphibious operations in support of crisis response or disaster relief. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Gerald Dudley Reynolds/Released)

A local Czech Republic airfield crewmember refills a M1126 Stryker Combat Vehicle assigned to Outlaw Troop, 4th Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, during a brief refueling stop at a local airfield while participating in Dragoon Crossing, a tactical road march starting out at Rose Barracks, Germany and continuing through the Czech Republic and the Slovak Republic ending in Hungary on Sept. 13, 2015. The purpose of the exercise is to reassure NATO Allies of the U.S. intent during Operation Atlantic Resolve while demonstrating interoperability and freedom of movement throughout Eastern Europe. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. William A. Tanner/released)

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 14, 2021) Seaman Theresa Ray, from Kaufman, Texas, assigned to forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), prepares the deck for paint and primer in the ship’s vehicle storage area. America, flagship of the America Expeditionary Strike Group, along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Thomas B. Contant)

Minister of Defense for the Slovak Republic Martin Glvac (right center) gives an interview to local reporters while posing for pictures in an M1126 Stryker Combat Vehicle after Troopers assigned to 4th Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment arrive in the Slovak Republic during the second leg of the Dragoon Crossing, a tactical road march starting out at Rose Barracks, Germany and continuing through the Czech Republic and the Slovak Republic ending in Hungary on Sept. 14, 2015. The purpose of the exercise is to reassure NATO Allies of the U.S. intent during Operation Atlantic Resolve while demonstrating interoperability and freedom of movement throughout Eastern Europe. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. William A. Tanner/released)

The Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS), that was set up to dedicate itself to the improvement of Healthcare had it's annual Global Healthcare Conference in February 2019.

HIMSS19 was used as a platform to perform everything Health Information & Technology related, be it a display of your innovative products & solutions, learning about the untapped potentials by the HIMSS19 Speakers or be it connecting and collaborating with colleagues from all over the world in a variety of networking events.

Three of the striking edges of the event were:

1) Interoperability Showcase

2) Data Analytics

3) Patient Engagement in Healthcare

The HIMSS Interoperability Showcase made us realize one thing: Interoperability is regarded as the best solution to transform Healthcare meanwhile Data Analytics in Healthcare has taken the crown of being the most resourceful subject matter and lastly, Patient Engagment and Security has been an important matter of concern that if done right will have a significant impact on the quality of patient satisfication.

The HIMSS Insights we've given in the video is just a fraction of what we've learned at the Global Conference.

If you're planning on attending the HIMSS 2020 event you need to go prepared, take a look at how we prepared ourselves before attending HIMSS19: www.osplabs.com/insights/7-smart-lessons-you-need-to-lear...

A Battle Group Poland U.S combat engineer inspects damage to a metal beam after a C4 detonation during live fire demolition training where they compared different detonations and the resulting aftermath as part of Saber Strike 17 near Bemowo Piskie Training Area June 6. Saber Strike 17 is a U.S. Army Europe-led multinational combined forces exercise conducted annually to enhance the NATO alliance throughout the Baltic region and Poland. This year’s exercise includes integrated and synchronized deterrence-oriented training designed to improve interoperability and readiness of the 20 participating nations’ militaries. (U.S. Army Spc. Kevin Wang/Released)

A Soldier from the Hungarian Defense Forces watches as Troopers assigned to 4th Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, conducted a deliberate water crossing in their M1126 Stryker Combat Vehicles using a bypass bridging site during Dragoon Crossing, a tactical road march starting out at Rose Barracks, Germany and continuing through the Czech Republic and the Slovak Republic ending in Hungary on Sept. 17, 2015. The purpose of the exercise is to reassure NATO Allies of the U.S. intent during Operation Atlantic Resolve while demonstrating interoperability and freedom of movement throughout Eastern Europe. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. William A. Tanner/released)

Soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force make their way onto Seal Beach while conducting Helo Cast training with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, Calif., Jan. 27, 2014. Iron Fist is an amphibious exercise that brings together Marines and sailors from the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, other I Marine Expeditionary Force units, and soldiers from the JGSDF, to promote military interoperability and hone individual and small-unit skills through challenging, complex and realistic training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Emmanuel Ramos/Released)