Scout conducts reconnaissance near Rukla, Lithuania.
Scout conducts reconnaissance near Rukla, Lithuania.
A Lithuanian soldier conducts reconnaissance of battle positions in preparation for Saber Strike Exercise in Gaiziunu Training Area, near Rukla, Lithuania. Lithuanian infantry forces work alongside partner nations to enhance interoperability of forces. Saber Strike 2014 is a joint, multi-national military exercise scheduled for June 9-20. The exercise spans multiple locations in Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia, and involves approximately 4,500 personnel from 10 countries. The exercise is designed to promote regional stability, strengthen international military partnerships, enhance multinational interoperability and prepare participants for worldwide contingency operations. Courtesy of Lithuanian army. Original public domain image from Flickr