U.S. Army Capt. Eric Lewis, fire support officer assigned to 36th Infantry Regiment, 1st Armored Division, scans for impacts from 120mm mortars in an impact area during a Mortar Training and Evaluation Program at Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, June 2, 2026. The training provided Soldiers an opportunity to refine mortar fire support procedures, communication, and small-unit leadership skills, preparing leaders to coordinate and evaluate indirect-fire operations in realistic training environments. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Staff Sgt. Alyssa Blom)
Four U.S. Army National Guard and one Air National Guard Airman from the Maryland National Guard participated in a color guard detail during the Estonian Victory Day Parade in Rapla, Estonia, June 23, 2026. Maryland National Guard joined the ceremony as part of the longstanding state partnership program between Estonia and Maryland, highlighting the enduring relationship and commitment to regional security between the two partners. (U.S. Army Video By Sgt. Aaron Kaczur, 196th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)
This BROLL package includes footage of U.S. Army National Guard and Air National Guard Soldiers participating in a color guard detail during the victory day parade.
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U.S. Army Pfc. Giovanni Diaz is no stranger to pressure. Before joining “Chosen” Company, 1st Battalion, 36th Infantry Regiment as an infantryman, he spent five years training and competing in mixed martial arts in Miami. These days, instead of getting ready for cage fights, he trains with fellow soldiers while on rotation in Bulgaria.
Soldiers assigned to Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 36th Infantry Regiment, 1st Armored Division, participated in a Mortar Training and Evaluation Program (MORTEP), a certification process designed to test and validate the combat readiness of mortar squads, June 2, 2026 at Novo Selo Training Area (NSTA), Bulgaria.
