U.S. Army Pfc. Keoni San Nicolas from 2nd Battalion, 82nd Field Artillery Regiment, simulates firing a U.S. Army M109A7 Paladin Self-Propelled Howitzer while conducting Operations Striking Thunder in Adazi, Latvia, on February 17, 2026. This mission is designed to last multiple days, during which they will encounter multiple call-for-fire missions alongside their Canadian counterparts to assess their readiness. Joint missions improve interoperability with NATO partners, build war-fighting capabilities, strengthen collaboration, and reinforce NATO’s defense posture along the Eastern Front. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. James Garcia)
| Date Taken: | 02.16.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 02.20.2026 14:11 |
| Photo ID: | 9529313 |
| VIRIN: | 260217-Z-CL916-1008 |
| Resolution: | 7371x4906 |
| Size: | 7.28 MB |
| Location: | ADAZI, LV |
| Web Views: | 8 |
| Downloads: | 1 |
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