U.S. Army Europe
May 1, 2015
U.S. tanks shoot for the first time in Estonia during live-fire demonstration
By Staff Sgt. Cody Harding, 13th Public Affairs Detachment
M1A2 Main Battle Tanks from the 7th Battalion, 1st Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division demonstrate fire and maneuver tactics for distinguished visitors and Estonian soldiers during a live-fire exercise Apr. 30.
Operation Atlantic Resolve is a demonstration of continued U.S. commitment to the collective security of NATO…in light of Russia’s illegal actions in Ukraine.
Army Europe is leading the Operation Atlantic Resolve enhanced land force multinational training and security cooperation activities taking place across Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland to ensure multinational interoperability, strengthen relationships among allied militaries, contribute to regional stability and demonstrate U.S. commitment to NATO.
In light of Russia’s illegal actions in Ukraine, Operation Atlantic Resolve is a visible demonstration of U.S. commitment to the security of NATO allies. In meeting our global security commitments, the United States must have strong, committed and capable allies, which is why we have fought, exercised and trained with our European allies for the past 70 years…