U.S. Army Officer Candidate Harvey Drayton (left), and Officer Candidate Bernard Chester, both with the New Jersey Army National Guard, receive rifle instruction from Albanian Armed Forces 2nd Lt. Kevin Heta (right), during Operation Eagle Strike, at the Rreth-Greth Training Complex, Republic of Albania, May 14, 2026. During Operation Eagle Strike, New Jersey and New York Officer School Candidates trained alongside Cadets from the Albanian Armed Forces Military Academy in movement to contact, squad attack, squad ambush, destroying a bunker, reacting to ambush, and squad reconnaissance. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the State Partnership Program between the New Jersey National Guard and the Republic of Albania as they continue to strengthen NATO interoperability through joint-training efforts. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Michael Hayes)
| Date Taken: | 05.19.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 06.01.2026 15:07 |
| Photo ID: | 9714500 |
| VIRIN: | 260514-Z-PJ092-1006 |
| Resolution: | 5006x3337 |
| Size: | 4.32 MB |
| Location: | RRETH-GRETH, AL |
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