U.S. Soldiers assigned to 6th Squadron, 9th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, stand in formation during an award ceremony in Estonia on March 12, 2026. The ceremony presented Soldiers with the NATO Kaitsel “Defender” medal, awarded by the Estonian Ministry of Defense and the Estonian Defense League. The medal recognizes the contributions of U.S. and NATO forces in strengthening warfighting capabilities on NATO’s eastern flank. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Gabriel Martinez)
| Date Taken: | 03.11.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 03.15.2026 08:12 |
| Photo ID: | 9567219 |
| VIRIN: | 260312-Z-NV643-1000 |
| Resolution: | 7793x5198 |
| Size: | 4.9 MB |
| Location: | EE |
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