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US troops train in Lithuania
U.S. Army Spc. Ray Ortiz, an infantryman assigned to 1st Battalion, 109th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 28th Infantry Division, Pennsylvania Army National Guard, defends his post during exercise Strong Griffin at Pabrade Training Area, Lithuania, Oct. 27, 2024. Soldiers from 1st Bn., 109th Inf. Regt. spent their two-week annual training period augmenting the 1st Cavalry Division forces participating in Strong Griffin – a Lithuanian-led NATO field exercise focused on training Lithuanian forces and enhancing interoperability with partner nation units. The 1st Cavalry Division’s mission in Europe is to engage in multinational training and exercises across the continent, working alongside NATO allies and regional security partners to provide competent and ready forces to V Corps, America’s forward-deployed corps in Europe (POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS) -
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US troops train in Lithuania
A U.S. Army M1A2 Abrams tank assigned to 2nd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, waits in a support by fire position during exercise Strong Griffin at Pabrade Training Area, Lithuania, Oct. 26, 2024. Strong Griffin is a Lithuanian-led NATO field exercise focused on training Lithuanian forces and enhancing interoperability with partner nation units. The 1st Cavalry Division’s mission in Europe is to engage in multinational training and exercises across the continent, working alongside NATO allies and regional security partners to provide competent and ready forces to V Corps, America’s forward-deployed corps in Europe. (POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS) -
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US troops train in Lithuania
Two U.S. Army M109A7 Paladin self-propelled howitzer, (left) manned by Sgt. Achilles Gill, a section chief, Sgt. Carlo Enriquez, a gunner, Pfc. Nicolas Baker, a cannoneer, (right) Staff Sgt. Luis Torres, a section chief, Sgt. Roger Ellis, a gunner, Pvt. Dejuan Webley, a cannoneer with Charlie Battery, 1st Battalion, 41st Field Artillery Regiment, 41st Field Artillery Brigade produces smoke after firing an artillery shell during the Table VI live-fire certifications at Pabrade Training Area, Lithuania, Mar. 06, 2025. The German Armed Forces from the multinational battle group of U.S. Army soldiers from the Charlie Battery, 1st Battalion, 41st Field Artillery Regiment supporting Task Force Iron. The shared training focused on the Artillery Systems Cooperation Activities (ASCA) program, as the 1-41st trained by sending digital fire missions from U.S. systems to German howitzers, while receiving digital fire missions from the German systems to the Paladins. Exercises like these ensure crews maintain lethal proficiency on the battlefield. V Corps participates in more than 50 exercises, symposiums, and leader summits annually with allied and partner nations to build capability and capacity along NATO’s eastern flank. (POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS) -
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US troops train in Lithuania
A U.S. Army M109A7 Paladin self-propelled howitzer with Charlie Battery, 1st Battalion, 41st Field Artillery Regiment, 41st Field Artillery Brigade takes position in the field during the Table VI live-fire certifications at Pabrade Training Area, Lithuania, Mar. 06, 2025. U.S. Army soldiers from Charlie Battery, 1st Battalion, 41st Field Artillery Regiment supporting Task Force Iron, conducted artillery tables as a part of their training and to evaluate crew level artillery skills proficiency, platoon level evaluations and Paladin operations. Armored tanks, aircraft, and long-range artillery are V Corps’ cornerstone warfighting capabilities, ensuring the corps remains lethal and agile along NATO’s eastern flank. (POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS) -
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US troops train in Lithuania
U.S. Army Pfc. Emmitt Hill, a fire support specialist with Charlie Battery, 1st Battalion, 41st Field Artillery Regiment uses a Lightweight Laser Designator Rangefinder (LLDR) during the Table VI live-fire certifications at Pabrade Training Area, Lithuania, Mar. 06, 2025. Hill used the LDDR to quickly pull a target grid without relying on a map or compass, reducing the time to call for fire and providing a target within 10 meters of accuracy. V Corps, the U.S. Army’s only forward-deployed corps, remains ready to respond to threats and crises within U.S. European Command’s area of responsibility. (POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS) -
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US troops train in Lithuania
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Jake King, an assistant plans officer assigned to 2nd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, receives information from maneuver units during exercise Strong Griffin at Pabrade Training Area, Lithuania, Oct. 26, 2024. Strong Griffin is a Lithuanian-led NATO field exercise focused on training Lithuanian forces and enhancing interoperability with partner nation units. The 1st Cavalry Division’s mission in Europe is to engage in multinational training and exercises across the continent, working alongside NATO allies and regional security partners to provide competent and ready forces to V Corps, America’s forward-deployed corps in Europe (POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS) -
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US troops train in Lithuania
U.S. Army soldiers with Charlie Battery, 1st Battalion, 41st Field Artillery Regiment prepare to use a Lightweight Laser Designator Rangefinder (LLDR) during a joint life-fire exercise with the German Armed Forces from the multinational battle group of Lithuania at Pabrade Training Area, Lithuania, Mar. 06, 2025. Artillery tables are essential for training and evaluating crew and platoon-level skills. Armored tanks, aircraft, and long-range artillery are V Corps’ cornerstone warfighting capabilities, ensuring the corps remains lethal and agile along NATO’s eastern flank. (POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS) -
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US troops train in Lithuania
A U.S. Army M109A7 Paladin self-propelled howitzer round impacts the target near the forward observation site for the Paladin live-fire exercise at Pabrade Training Area, Lithuania, Mar. 06, 2025. Exercises like these ensure crews maintain lethal proficiency on the battlefield. V Corps participates in more than 50 exercises, symposiums, and leader summits annually with allied and partner nations to build capability and capacity along NATO’s eastern flank. (POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS) -
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US troops train in Lithuania
A U.S. Army M109A7 Paladin self-propelled howitzer manned by Staff Sgt. Julian Hernandez, a section chief, Sgt. Ethan Howell, a gunner, and Pfc. Kenlinton Hampton-Small, a cannoneer with Charlie Battery, 1st Battalion, 41st Field Artillery Regiment, 41st Field Artillery Brigade, fires an artillery shell during the Table VI live-fire certifications at Pabrade Training Area, Lithuania, Mar. 06, 2025. German soldiers provided targeting information to U.S. soldiers operating the Paladins using the Artillery Systems Cooperative Activities (ASCA) during the certification. ASCA allows artillery commands to communicate digitally, in real-time, nullifying language barriers and increasing signal speeds. V Corps security cooperation efforts with NATO militaries help forces develop lethality, interoperability, and skills critical to defeating potential adversaries. (POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS) -
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US troops train in Lithuania
A U.S. Army M109A7 Paladin self-propelled howitzer rounds impact the target near the forward observation site for the Paladin live-fire exercise at Pabrade Training Area, Lithuania, Mar. 06, 2025. During the certifications German soldiers sent targeting information to the U.S. soldiers as part of Artillery Systems Cooperative Activities (ASCA). V Corps strengthens readiness, lethality and warfighting capability through collaborative forums and multinational training exercises that adapt to evolving operational challenges. (POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS) -
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US troops train in Lithuania
A U.S. Army M109A7 Paladin self-propelled howitzer manned by Sgt. Achilles Gill, a section chief, Sgt. Carlo Enriquez, a gunner, Pfc. Nicolas Baker, a cannoneer, fires an artillery shell during the U.S. Table VI certifications and German live-fire exercise at Pabrade Training Area, Lithuania, Mar. 06, 2025. U.S. Army soldiers from Charlie Battery, 1st Battalion, 41st Field Artillery Regiment, 41st Field Artillery Brigade collaborated with the German Armed Forces from the multinational battle group of Lithuania, while focusing the training on the Artillery Systems Cooperation Activities (ASCA) program. The 1-41st trained by sending digital fire missions from U.S. systems to German howitzers, while receiving digital fire missions from the German systems to the Paladins. V Corps uses a reliable and interconnected sustainment network to support its mission, enable NATO warfighting capacity and modernize its force. (POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS) -
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US troops train in Lithuania
U.S. Army Spc. Brad Clark, an infantryman assigned to 1st Battalion, 109th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 28th Infantry Division, Pennsylvania Army National Guard, preps for the impending fight during exercise Strong Griffin at Pabrade Training Area, Lithuania, Oct. 27, 2024. Soldiers from 1st Bn., 109th Inf. Regt. spent their two-week annual training period augmenting the 1st Cavalry Division forces participating in Strong Griffin – a Lithuanian-led NATO field exercise focused on training Lithuanian forces and enhancing interoperability with partner nation units. The 1st Cavalry Division’s mission in Europe is to engage in multinational training and exercises across the continent, working alongside NATO allies and regional security partners to provide competent and ready forces to V Corps, America’s forward-deployed corps in Europe (POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS) -
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US troops train in Lithuania
U.S. Army soldiers from Charlie Battery, 1st Battalion, 41st Field Artillery Regiment, 41st Field Artillery Brigade walk towards M109A7 Paladin self-propelled howitzers during the U.S. Table VI certifications and German live-fire exercise at Pabrade Training Area, Lithuania, Mar. 06, 2025. In order to complete the pre-planning for the exercise, the 1-41st Field Artillery had to validate equipment, conduct certifications for evaluators, and forecast and allocate ammunition. During the execution phase, howitzer sections conducted the exercise at the firing-point while Fire Directional crews operated stress systems. In order to begin live-fire exercises, all crews and sections had to complete and certify in a series of artillery tables, and become qualified by leadership teams. V Corps leaders and international partners determine where best to align forces by rigorous evaluation of the operational environment and analysis of regional threats. (POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS) -
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US troops train in Lithuania
U.S. Army Cpt. Justin Martinez, commander of Charlie Battery, 1st Battalion, 41st Field Artillery Regiment and 1st. Sgt. Bradlee Peltier observe down range during the Table VI live-fire certifications and German live-fire exercise at Pabrade Training Area, Lithuania, Mar. 06, 2025. During collaboration with the German Armed Forces from the Multinational Battle Group of Lithuania, U.S. Army soldiers focused on the training of the Artillery Systems Cooperation Activities (ASCA) program. The 1-41st trained by sending digital fire missions from U.S. systems to German howitzers, while receiving digital fire missions from the German systems to the Paladins. V Corps uses a reliable and interconnected sustainment network to support its mission, enable NATO warfighting capacity and modernize its force. (POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS) -
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US troops train in Lithuania
A U.S. Army M109A7 Paladin self-propelled howitzer manned by Staff Sgt. Julian Hernandez, a section chief, Sgt. Ethan Howell, a gunner, and Pfc. Kenlinton Hampton-Small, a cannoneer with Charlie Battery, 1st Battalion, 41st Field Artillery Regiment, 41st Field Artillery Brigade launches during the Table VI live-fire certifications and German live-fire exercise at Pabrade Training Area, Lithuania, Mar. 06, 2025. The M109A7 Paladin is a cannon artillery system designed for fire support in combat operations. The self-propelled howitzers maneuvered across the range, coordinating with their counterparts to execute timed fires with precision. During the certifications German soldiers sent targeting information to the U.S. soldiers as part of Artillery Systems Cooperative Activities (ASCA). V Corps strengthens readiness, lethality and warfighting capability through collaborative forums and multinational training exercises that adapt to evolving operational challenges. (POLARIS) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)