US Soldiers delivering equipment for Saber Strike Exercise

Soldiers from the 1st Infantry Division Sustainment Brigade in Fort Riley, Kansas, 4th Infantry Division in Fort Carson, Colorado, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 34th Infantry Division from the Minnesota National Guard and Lithuanian Soldiers arrive by convoy to Pabrade, Lithuania initiating Exercise Saber Strike. The Saber Strike Exercise program facilitates cooperation between the U.S., Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia, Poland and other Allied and partner nations to improve joint operational capability in a variety of missions and prepare the participating nations and units for future operations while enhancing the NATO Alliance. This is just one in a number of exercises that demonstrate the U.S. commitment to the collective security of NATO Allies and partners and our dedication to enduring peace and stability in the region. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Jill People) (Photo Credit: Staff Sgt. Jill People)

By Staff Sgt. Jill People , 7th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment PABRADE, Lithuania Jun 08, 2017

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US Soldiers delivering equipment for Saber Strike Exercise