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180613-F-IP756-1083

Members of a simulated defense force defend their post during an exercise in Skrunda, Latvia on June 13, 2018. The exercise was a part of Saber Strike 18 and featured a defending force comprised of Spanish, Italian, Canadian and Latvian Platoons; and an attacking force comprised of U.S. Marines, United Kingdom Royal Marines, Michigan Army National Guard, and Norwegian Forces. Saber Strike 18 is the eighth iteration of the long-standing U.S. Army Europe-led cooperative training exercise enhancing interoperability among allies and regional partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jimmie D. Pike)

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180613-F-IP756-1133

A door blows open by the force of a detonated charge during an exercise in Skrunda, Latvia on June 13, 2018. Attacking Forces comprised of U.S. Marines, United Kingdom Royal Marines, Michigan Army National Guard, and Norwegian Forces during a battle simulation for Saber Strike. Saber Strike 18 is the eighth iteration of the long-standing U.S. Army Europe-led cooperative training exercise enhancing interoperability among allies and regional partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jimmie D. Pike)

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180613-F-IP756-1205

Green smoke marks the landing zone for a Latvian MI-17 Helicopter to land for a simulated medical evacuation during an exercise in Skrunda, Latvia on June 13, 2018. The battle was part of Saber Strike 18 and pieced together communication, tactics, and other facets of military operation into one scenario. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jimmie D. Pike)

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180613-F-IP756-1493

Explosive charges detonate on a simulated battlefield during a large scale battle scenario in Skrunda, Latvia on June 13, 2018. The scenario was a part of Saber Strike 18 and featured a defending force comprised of Spanish, Italian, Canadian and Latvian Platoons; and an attacking force comprised of U.S. Marines, United Kingdom Royal Marines, Michigan Army National Guard, and Norwegian Forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jimmie D. Pike)

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180613-F-IP756-1601

A U.S. Marine breaches a building during a large scale battle scenario during Saber Strike 18 in Skrunda, Latvia on June 13, 2018. U.S Marines teamed with United Kingdom Royal Marines, Michigan Army National Guard, and Norwegian Forces as the attacking force whose objective was to remove opposing forces. Saber Strike aims to improve strategic partnerships, ability to operate in the dynamic security environment, and to maintain readiness of forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jimmie D. Pike)

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180613-F-IP756-1733

Norwegian Forces survey a simulated battlefield during a large scale battle scenario in Skrunda, Latvia on June 13, 2018. The battle featured a defending force comprised of Spanish, Italian, Canadian and Latvian Platoons; and an attacking force comprised of U.S. Marines, United Kingdom Royal Marines, Michigan Army National Guard, and Norwegian Forces. Saber Strike included approximately 18,000 participants from 19 countries to continue building on interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jimmie D. Pike)

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180613-F-IP756-1768

A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II flies by and “drops ordinance” during a large scale battle scenario in Skrunda, Latvia on June 13, 2018. The battle was part of Saber Strike 18 and pieced together communication, tactics, and other facets of military operation into one scenario. More than 150 total sorties were flown during Saber Strike to help build communication and partnership between air units and ground units of participating nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jimmie D. Pike)

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180613-F-IP756-1794

A Latvian MI-17 Helicopter lands during a large scale battle scenario in Skrunda, Latvia on June 13, 2018. The helicopter was directed in by Joint Terminal Attack Controllers to pick up simulated injured personnel. The battle was part of Saber Strike 18 and pieced together communication, tactics, and other facets of military operation into one scenario. Saber Strike aims to improve strategic partnerships, ability to operate in the dynamic security environment, and to maintain readiness of forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jimmie D. Pike)

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180613-F-IP756-1001

Italian Forces apply camouflage before a large scale exercise in Skrunda, Latvia on June 13, 2018. The exercise was a part of Saber Strike 18 and featured a defending force comprised of Spanish, Italian, Canadian and Latvian Platoons; and an attacking force comprised of U.S. Marines, United Kingdom Royal Marines, Michigan Army National Guard, and Norwegian Forces. Saber Strike 18 is the eighth iteration of the long-standing U.S. Army Europe-led cooperative training exercise enhancing interoperability among allies and regional partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jimmie D. Pike)

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180613-F-IP756-1042

A member of the Canadian military waits for opposing forces to move during an exercise in Skrunda, Latvia on June 13, 2018. Canadian forces were teamed with Spanish, Italian, and Latvian platoons to act as a defending force during a battle simulation for Saber Strike 18. One of Saber Strike’s major focuses is to build strong and strategic partnerships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jimmie D. Pike)

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180613-F-IP756-1070

Members of a Canadian Platoon fire at opposing forces during an exercise in Skrunda, Latvia on June 13, 2018. Canadian forces were teamed with Spanish, Italian, and Latvian platoons to act as a defending force during a battle simulation for Saber Strike 18. Saber Strike included approximately 18,000 participants from 19 countries to continue building on interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jimmie D. Pike)

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180608-F-HC907-0094

Tech. Sgt. Jonathan Leal, cyber transport technician assigned to the 1st Combat Communication Squadron, run tests on the phone lines at the 31st Tactical Air Base in Poznan-Krzesiny, Poland, June 8, 2018. The phones used by Airmen in the area are sensitive to weak signals from the satellite, so the 1st CBCS periodically makes phone calls to test the quality of the reception. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher S. Sparks)

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180608-F-HC907-0037

Staff Sgt. Bartley Henriques, cyber transport technician assigned to the 1st Combat Communication Squadron works on a computer at the 31st Tactical Air Base in Poznan-Krzesiny, Poland, June 8, 2018. For BALTOPS and Saber Strike, 1 CBCS has more than 30 personnel providing communications at six different locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher S. Sparks).

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180608-F-HC907-0012

Airman 1st Class Jonathan Pooser, cyber transport technician assigned to the 1st Combat Communication Squadron, adjusts the settings on a satellite at the 31st Tactical Air Base in Poznan-Krzesiny, Poland, June 8, 2018. The satellite allows pilots access information, such as specific instructions and flight plans, in order to participate both exercises. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher S. Sparks)

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180608-F-HC907-0017

Airman 1st Class Jonathan Pooser, cyber transport technician assigned to the 1st Combat Communication Squadron, adjusts the settings on a satellite at the 31st Tactical Air Base in Poznan-Krzesiny, Poland, June 8, 2018. This satellite provides secure communications allowing the pilots to communicate during the BALTOPS exercise and the U.S. Army Europe led exercise, Saber Striker 18. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher S. Sparks)

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180608-F-HC907-0064

Cyber transport technicians assigned to the 1st Combat Communication Squadron, run diagnostics on their equipment at the 31st Tactical Air Base in Poznan-Krzesiny, Poland, June 8, 2018. The services the 1st CBCS provide are similar to capabilities from a normal U.S. Air Force base and range from executive communications to entire, large deployed base communications. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher S. Sparks)

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180608-F-HC907-0016

An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 480th Fighter Squadron Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, takes off in support of BALTOPS and Saber Strike 18 at the 31st Tactical Air Base, Poznan-Krzesiny, Poland, June 8, 2018. During BALTOPS and Saber Striker 18, the 480th Fighter Squadron, will train alongside over 22 countries to exercise the full spectrum of military operations from integrating with maritime and land partners while maintaining air dominance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher S. Sparks)

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180608-F-HC907-0087

An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 480th Fighter Squadron, Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, takes off in support of BALTOPS and Saber Strike 18 at the 31st Tactical Air Base, Poznan-Krzesiny, Poland, June 8, 2018. BALTOPS is an annual joint, multinational maritime-focused exercise designed to improve training value for participants, enhance flexibility and interoperability, and demonstrate resolve among allied partner forces in defending the Baltic Sea region. Operation Saber Strike 18 is an annual U.S. Army led land based combined-joint exercise conducted at various locations throughout Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher S. Sparks)

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180608-F-HC907-0038

An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 480th Fighter Squadron, Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, takes off in support of BALTOPS and Saber Strike 18 at the 31st Tactical Air Base, Poznan-Krzesiny, Poland, June 8, 2018. Eighteen F-16 Fighting Falcon and 300 personnel assigned to the 52nd Fighter Wing were sent to Poland to support the exercises. There is simply no substitute for our interoperability among our units operating in Europe. It is the bedrock of our ability to assure our allies, respond to threats and ensure support to global operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher S. Sparks)

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180605-F-IP756-1393

An A-10 Thunderbolt II flies over a field in Adazi, Latvia, June 5, 2018. A-10s were deployed to Europe from the 127th Wing at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Michigan, to support exercise Saber Strike 18. While flying, A-10 pilots worked on close air support tactics and demonstrated show-of-force maneuvers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jimmie D. Pike)

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