U.S. Army Pfc. Evan Clausell, assigned to Echo Troop, 6th Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, provides the first cut in the cake during a U.S. Army Birthday ceremony at Tapa Army Base, Estonia, June 15, 2026. It is Army tradition for the oldest and youngest Soldiers present to cut the cake, serving as a reminder of the service’s enduring heritage and symbolizing the passing of history, knowledge and tradition from one generation of Soldiers to the next. V Corps is the U.S. Army's only forward-deployed corps, serving as the senior tactical headquarters for Army forces in Eastern Europe to deter conflict and provide combat-ready forces alongside our NATO Allies. V Corps is operationalizing and expanding the Eastern Flank Deterrence Initiative with Allies, rapidly integrating emerging technologies into training and tactical plans. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Olivia Lauer, 196th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)
| Date Taken: | 06.15.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 06.17.2026 10:18 |
| Photo ID: | 9752677 |
| VIRIN: | 260615-A-AZ941-1030 |
| Resolution: | 6720x4480 |
| Size: | 2.45 MB |
| Location: | EE |
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