Heroes on helos: American paratroopers, Estonian Scouts train together in air assault [Image 15 of 15]

PALDISKI, ESTONIA

08.22.2014

Photo by Sgt. John Carkeet IV 

U.S. Army Europe and Africa     

Ensign Taavet Raasik, an Armored Personnel Carrier commander assigned to the Estonian Defense Forces’ Single Scouts Infantry Battalion receives instructions from an American officer during an air assault training mission held Aug. 22-24 in Paldiski, Estonia. The Estonian Single Scouts Infantry Battalion and the U.S. Army’s 173rd Airborne Brigade coordinated this three-day exercise that featured UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters from the 12th Combat Aviation Brigade. The training is part of Operation Atlantic Resolve, an exercise dedicated to demonstrating commitment to NATO obligations and maintaining interoperability with allied forces.

• Date Taken: 08.22.2014
• Date Posted: 09.02.2014 13:34
• Photo ID: 1531558
• VIRIN: 140822-A-DB402-0773
• Resolution: 5184x3456
• Size: 3.75 MB
• Location: PALDISKI, EE