Soldiers from the Guam National Guard and the Malaysian Army’s 5th Infantry Division take cover behind a building during a simulated force-on-force engagement at Exercise Keris Strike 26 in Kota Belud, Malaysia, July 22, 2026. Also known as tactical engagement simulations, force-on-force exercises use laser transmitters (like MILES) and blank ammunition to realistically simulate direct-fire engagements in a field environment.Exercises such as Keris Strike play a pivotal role in increasing the U.S. Army’s ability to work with its international partners across the military spectrum. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Leia Tascarini, 204th PAD)
| Date Taken: | 07.20.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 07.23.2026 01:37 |
| Photo ID: | 9826078 |
| VIRIN: | 260720-A-UN364-9871 |
| Resolution: | 6720x4480 |
| Size: | 3.84 MB |
| Location: | MY |
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