Saber Strike highlights the readiness, resilience, and support capabilities of U.S. and Polish forces [Image 4 of 5]

POLAND

05.04.2026

Photo by Staff Sgt. Emilie Lenglain 

U.S. Army V Corps

U.S. Army Capt. Seth Evans, regiment fire support officer, 2nd Cavalry Regiment listens to Soldiers brief during a Combined Arms Rehearsal (CAR) part of the Saber Strike exercise, May 5, 2026, Bemowo Piskie Training Area, Poland. A CAR is a vital preparatory exercise in which all components of a force coordinate their actions on the ground or use a terrain model. The main goal is to align efforts in time, space and intent, to ensure everyone shares the commander’s visualization. From April 27 to May 31, 2026 U.S. and Allied forces will exercise NATO’s Eastern Flank Deterrence Initiative, demonstrating NATO’s ability to fight and win on the modern battlefield. Nearly 15,000 troops from eleven nations will train across the High North, Baltic region, and Poland, executing rapid maneuvers, air defense, counter-drone operations, and cyber defense to validate NATO’s regional defense plans in real time. This series of linked exercises, including Saber Strike, Immediate Response, and Swift Response, turns investment into capability. Soldiers integrate unmanned systems, AI-enabled command and control, and live data networks to move faster, decide faster, and fight more effectively across all domains. Sword 26 demonstrates how U.S. Army Europe and Africa drives transformation at scale while strengthening deterrence. Together with our Allies, we are building a unified, lethal force ready to defend NATO territory and respond to any threat. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Staff Sgt. Emilie Lenglain)

• Date Taken: 05.04.2026
• Date Posted: 05.06.2026 07:21
• Photo ID: 9664780
• VIRIN: 260505-A-KC361-1100
• Resolution: 5666x3784
• Size: 2.08 MB
• Location: PL
• Hometown: FREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA, US