U.S. Army Soldiers maneuver using a smoke grenade to conceal movement during an urban assault in Operation Blue Dawn in Ełk, Poland, Feb. 18, 2026. The smoke was employed to enable continued movement while U.S. and allied forces conducted coordinated assaults as part of a U.S. led, multinational training event. U.S. forces in Europe conduct routine training in Poland to enhance interoperability with NATO allies and maintain readiness along the alliance’s eastern flank. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Eric Allen)
| Date Taken: | 02.17.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 02.20.2026 03:45 |
| Photo ID: | 9527708 |
| VIRIN: | 260218-Z-BN475-1399 |
| Resolution: | 7843x5229 |
| Size: | 10.82 MB |
| Location: | PL |
| Web Views: | 13 |
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