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    Slovak Shield 2018 closing ceremony [Image 1 of 2]

    Slovak Shield 2018 closing ceremony

    Spc. Antoine Swift, a U.S. Army Cavalry Scout with B Troop, 1st Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division from Fort Hood, Texas, shakes hands with Chief of the General Staff of the Slovak Armed Forces, Lt. Gen. Daniel Zmeko, during the closing ceremony of Operation Slovak Shield 2018 at the Lest Military Training Area in Lest Slovakia, Sept. 24.

    The exercise features U.S. Soldiers from 1st Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division from Fort Hood, Texas, integrated with Slovakian Soldiers to demonstrate their combined forces capabilities.

    1-7 Cavalry Regiment and the Slovakian Army demonstrated live mortar firing, live-fire from military vehicles, dismounted-Soldier live fire, and simulated casualty evacuation.

    Military leaders from the U.S. and other allied NATO forces, along with Slovakian government officials, were in attendance.

    The exercise was part of Slovak Shield 2018 in support of USAREUR's larger mission, Operation Atlantic Resolve and to improve interoperability, strengthen relationships and trust among allied armies, contribute to regional stability, and demonstrate U.S. commitment to NATO. (U.S. Army photo by: Pfc. Christina Westfall)

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    Date Taken: 09.27.2018
    Date Posted: 10.01.2018 02:28
    Photo ID: 4782360
    VIRIN: 180927-A-HS465-635
    Resolution: 5472x3648
    Size: 1.69 MB
    Location: LEST, SK

    Web Views: 37
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