U.S. Army Spc. Cooper Mayhall, assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, NATO Forward Land Forces Battle Group-Poland, moves to cover during a joint training exercise with the British Army, 2nd Battalion Royal Anglian Regiment at Bemowo Piskie Training Area, Poland, March 17, 2026. U.S. forces in Europe conduct routine training in Poland to enhance interoperability with NATO allies, maintain readiness along the alliance’s eastern flank, and employ modern tactics and equipment to innovate battlefield operations. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. Ronald D. Bell)
Soldiers assigned to the 2d Cavalry Regiment engage targets and fire rounds from a M224A1 60mm Lightweight Mortar System from a conventional setup during training at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, March 17, 2026. The training focuses on warfighting readiness and deterrence through live fire training and collective exercises, building lethal, combat-credible formations, and prepares 2d Cavalry Regiment Soldiers for the 2026 International Best Mortar Competition, April 7–10 at Fort Benning, Georgia, where U.S. and international teams compete in technical, tactical, and physically demanding events to determine the top mortar crew. (U.S. Army Reserve video By Staff Sgt. Vontrae Hampton)
