U.S. Soldiers assigned to 5th Security Forces Assistance Brigade train with 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne) at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, May 12, 2026. Western Strike is a multi-unit exercise that strengthens the integration of unconventional and conventional forces to enhance the Army's ability to conduct Large Scale Combat Operations (LSCO).
1st SFG(A) conducts special operations throughout the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command areas of responsibility, in order to support command objectives and U.S. national interests. The group maintains and employs units of action to execute the full spectrum of special operations at a moment's notice with allies, partners, and the joint force. Committed to excellence and pursuit of tactical mastery, the group aims to uphold the legacy as the Indo-Pacific’s preferred, and most lethal special operations entity. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Albert Juarez).
| Date Taken: | 05.12.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 05.21.2026 20:55 |
| Photo ID: | 9701266 |
| VIRIN: | 260512-A-UR152-1004 |
| Resolution: | 6237x4158 |
| Size: | 8.19 MB |
| Location: | JOINT BASE LEWIS MCCHORD, WASHINGTON, US |
| Web Views: | 6 |
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