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Aug- 2024 -

30 August

RUKLA, Lithuania – A Lithuanian soldier assigned to the Iron Wolf Mechanized Infantry Brigade, acquires his target with an M4 carbine during Close Quarter Marksmanship training with U.S. Paratroopers assigned to Able Company, 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, in Rukla, Lithuania, Jan. 24, 2017. The training was part of a two-week course that built camaraderie and expertise among both U.S. Paratroopers and Lithuanian soldiers. The ‘Sky Soldiers’ of 2nd Bn., 503rd Inf. Regt. are on a training rotation in support of Atlantic Resolve, a U.S. led effort in Eastern Europe that demonstrates U.S. commitment to the collective security of NATO and dedication to enduring peace and stability in the region. The 173rd Airborne Brigade, based in Vicenza, Italy, is the Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, and is capable of projecting forces to conduct a full range of military operations across the United States European, Central and Africa Command areas of responsibility within 18 hours. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Lauren Harrah/Released)

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26 July

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1 July

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