A Lithuanian band, the Michael Frishman Show, performs on stage for U.S., Lithuanian and German service members during a celebration at Pabradė Training Area, Lithuania, July 3, 2026. Service members waved Lithuanian and U.S. flags from the crowd as the concert was held in part of a day of celebration of both the 250th anniversary of the United States’ independence on July 4th and Lithuanian Statehood Day, observed July 6 in commemoration of the 1253 coronation of King Mindaugas. 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 Sgt. Max Elliott, 196th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)
U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to 2d Cavalry Regiment conduct close-quarters battle and concertina wire training in Grafenwohr Training Area, Germany, June 30, 2026. CQB allows teams to focus on speed, intensity, and lethality when clearing small buildings and rooms using communication and decisive action. (U.S. Army Reserve video by Staff Sgt. Vontrae Hampton)
0:00-1:14: Breaching a doorway
1:15-2:44: Concertina wire training
2:45-4:24: Close-quarters battle
