Smoke clears from the barrel of an RPG-7 rocket propelled grenade launcher moments after it is fired by a Polish army soldier during the culminating live-fire event of Saber Strike 18 at the Bemowo Piskie Training Area June 15, 2018. Saber Strike 18 is the eighth iteration of the long-standing U.S. Army Europe-led cooperative training exercise designed to enhance interoperability among allies and regional partners. (Michigan Army National Guard photo by Spc. Robert Douglas/ released).
A Polish army PT-91 Twardy or “resilient” main battle tank, part of Battle Group Poland, charges into the culminating live-fire event of Saber Strike 18 at the Bemowo Piskie Training Area June 15, 2018. (Michigan Army National Guard photo by Spc. Robert Douglas/ released).
A Polish army Infantry Fighting Vehicle and U.S. Army AH-46 Apache Helicopters with Battle Group Poland participate in the culminating live-fire event of Saber Strike 18 at the Bemowo Piskie Training Area June 15, 2018.(Michigan Army National Guard photo by Spc. Robert Douglas/ released).
A U.S. Army AH-46 Apache Helicopter with Battle Group Poland flies overhead and into the culminating live-fire event of Saber Strike 18 at the Bemowo Piskie Training Area June 15, 2018. (Michigan Army National Guard photo by Spc. Robert Douglas/ released).
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Jared Royster of Apache Troop, 1st Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment and a Polish army solider, both with Battle Group Poland, pose for a picture at the culminating event of Saber Strike 18 at the Bemowo Piskie Training Area June 15, 2018. (Michigan Army National Guard photo by Spc. Robert Douglas/ released).
Spc. Raymond Badillo (right), San Antonio, Texas native, infantryman with 1st Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, aims a Carl Gustaf recoilless rifle during a multinational training event for exercise Puma 2 with Battle Group Poland at Bemowo Piskie Training Area, Poland on June 14, 2018 as part of Saber Strike 18. This year's exercise, which runs from June 3-15, tests allies and partners from 19 countries on their ability work together to deter aggression in the region and improve each unit's ability to perform their designated mission. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Hubert D. Delany III /22nd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)
Polish army soldiers with 15th Mechanized Brigade, post security on a heavy machine gun during a multinational training event for exercise Puma 2 with Battle Group Poland at Bemowo Piskie Training Area, Poland on June 14, 2018 as part of Saber Strike 18. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Hubert D. Delany III /22nd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)
A .50-cal M2 machine gun fires from the top of an Interim Armored Vehicle "Stryker” with 1st Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, during a multinational training event for exercise Puma 2 with Battle Group Poland at Bemowo Piskie Training Area, Poland on June 14, 2018 as part of Saber Strike 18. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Hubert D. Delany III /22nd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)
U.S. Army AH-64 Apache helicopters with Battle Group Poland, provide aerial support during a multinational training event for exercise Puma 2 with Battle Group Poland at Bemowo Piskie Training Area, Poland on June 14, 2018 as part of Saber Strike 18. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Hubert D. Delany III /22nd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)
U.S. Army Soldiers with 1st Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, prepare to engage enemies during a multinational training event for exercise Puma 2 with Battle Group Poland at Bemowo Piskie Training Area, Poland on June 14, 2018 as part of Saber Strike 18. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Hubert D. Delany III /22nd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)
A Polish army soldier with 15th Mechanized Brigade, uses binoculars to conduct reconnaissance during a multinational training event for exercise Puma 2 with Battle Group Poland at Bemowo Piskie Training Area, Poland on June 14, 2018 as part of Saber Strike 18. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Hubert D. Delany III /22nd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)
U.S. Army Soldiers with 1st Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, provide support by fire during a multinational training event for exercise Puma 2 with Battle Group Poland at Bemowo Piskie Training Area, Poland on June 14, 2018 as part of Saber Strike 18. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Hubert D. Delany III /22nd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)
A convoy of Mobility Weapon-Mounted Installation Kit “Jackals” with the U.K. army 1st The Queen's Dragoon Guards, move to begin a multinational training event for exercise Puma 2 with Battle Group Poland at Bemowo Piskie Training Area, Poland on June 14, 2018 as part of Saber Strike 18. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Hubert D. Delany III /22nd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)
Polish army Pvt Adam Szyszko, infantryman with 15th Mechanized Brigade, provides reconnaissance during a lethality demonstration for exercise Puma 2 with Battle Group Poland at Bemowo Piskie Training Area, Poland on June 15, 2018 as part of Saber Strike 18. This year's exercise, which runs from June 3-15, tests allies and partners from 19 countries on their ability work together to deter aggression in the region and improve each unit's ability to perform their designated mission. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Hubert D. Delany III /22nd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)
Polish army Pvt. Elwira Lapinska, scout with 15th Mechanized Brigade, provides security during a lethality demonstration for exercise Puma 2 with Battle Group Poland at Bemowo Piskie Training Area, Poland on June 15, 2018 as part of Saber Strike 18. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Hubert D. Delany III /22nd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)
A U.S. Army Soldier (right) with 1st Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, and Polish army soldier (left) with 15th Mechanized Brigade, discuss the capabilities of the Stryker 30mm Infantry Carrier Vehicle during a lethality demonstration for exercise Puma 2 with Battle Group Poland at Bemowo Piskie Training Area, Poland on June 15, 2018 as part of Saber Strike 18. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Hubert D. Delany III /22nd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)
A Polish army soldier with 15th Mechanized Brigade, searches for enemies during a lethality demonstration for exercise Puma 2 with Battle Group Poland at Bemowo Piskie Training Area, Poland on June 15, 2018 as part of Saber Strike 18. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Hubert D. Delany III /22nd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)
An F-16 Fighting Falcon with Battle Group Poland, provides aerial support for Polish soldiers with 15th Mechanized Brigade, during a lethality demonstration for exercise Puma 2 with Battle Group Poland at Bemowo Piskie Training Area, Poland on June 15, 2018 as part of Saber Strike 18. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Hubert D. Delany III /22nd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)
Italian Forces apply camouflage before a large scale exercise in Skrunda, Latvia on June 13, 2018. The exercise was a part of Saber Strike 18 and featured a defending force comprised of Spanish, Italian, Canadian and Latvian Platoons; and an attacking force comprised of U.S. Marines, United Kingdom Royal Marines, Michigan Army National Guard, and Norwegian Forces. Saber Strike 18 is the eighth iteration of the long-standing U.S. Army Europe-led cooperative training exercise enhancing interoperability among allies and regional partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jimmie D. Pike)
A member of the Canadian military waits for opposing forces to move during an exercise in Skrunda, Latvia on June 13, 2018. Canadian forces were teamed with Spanish, Italian, and Latvian platoons to act as a defending force during a battle simulation for Saber Strike 18. One of Saber Strike’s major focuses is to build strong and strategic partnerships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jimmie D. Pike)
Members of a Canadian Platoon fire at opposing forces during an exercise in Skrunda, Latvia on June 13, 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jimmie D. Pike)
A U.S. Marine breaches a building during a large scale battle scenario during Saber Strike 18 in Skrunda, Latvia on June 13, 2018. U.S Marines teamed with United Kingdom Royal Marines, Michigan Army National Guard, and Norwegian Forces as the attacking force whose objective was to remove opposing forces. Saber Strike aims to improve strategic partnerships, ability to operate in the dynamic security environment, and to maintain readiness of forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jimmie D. Pike)
Norwegian Forces survey a simulated battlefield during a large scale battle scenario in Skrunda, Latvia on June 13, 2018. The battle featured a defending force comprised of Spanish, Italian, Canadian and Latvian Platoons; and an attacking force comprised of U.S. Marines, United Kingdom Royal Marines, Michigan Army National Guard, and Norwegian Forces. Saber Strike included approximately 18,000 participants from 19 countries to continue building on interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jimmie D. Pike)
Nepalese Armed Forces go on a convoy mission, taught by U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Thomas Dewar, 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, during Khaan Quest 2018 at Five Hills Training Area June 20.
KQ18 is a multinational training exercise designed to strengthen the capabilities of U.S., Mongolian and other partner nations in international peace support operations. (U.S. Army National Guard photos by Pfc. Grace Nechanicky/Released)
Yavoriv, Ukraine – Ukrainian Soldiers assigned to 3rd Battalion, 80th Air Assault Brigade search for an improvised explosive device (IED) while conducting counter-IED training at the Yavoriv Combat Training Center (CTC) here May 7. Currently more than 220 New York Army National Guard Soldiers are stationed at the CTC where they are mentoring Ukrainian Army units as they strive toward their goal of obtaining NATO compatibility. (U.S. Army photos by Sgt. Alexander Rector)
Israeli security forces clash with demonstrators protesting against the demolition in the Bedouin village of Khan al-Ahmar in East Jerusalem, on July 4, 2018. On May 24, the Israeli High Court reached a verdict to raze the Bedouin village of Khan al-Ahmar in East Jerusalem, where 200 homes and community structures are slated for demolition. (Xinhua/Muammar Awad)
