Vol. 75, No. 5 Feb. 3, 2017
Show of force
Photo by Staff Sgt. Micah VanDyke An M1A2 Main Battle Tank crew from 1st Battalion, 68th Armor Regiment, 3rd ulgaria, ungary an ermany. This rotation ill enhance eterrence capa ilities rmore riga e om at Team, 4th Infantry Division, fires a mm roun uring in the region, improve the .S. a ility to respon to potential crises an efen tank gunnery ualification at resi ential ange in S iesto o , olan , an. . The allies an partners in the uropean community. .S. forces ill focus on strengthening brigade has spent the past month preparing its vehicles and weapon systems for capa ilities an sustaining rea iness through ilateral an multinational training on ar movement to locations throughout the region, inclu ing the altics, omania, an e ercises. See relate story on pages . A CT, Polish troo s conduct li e fire de o y Staff Sgt. orinna altos bondage. Today, we have allies, here in Zagan, (who) to signify that we were leaving Family and friends to 24th Press Camp Headquarters symbolize freedom and security. You are very much serve here,” said Col. Christopher R. Norrie, commander, welcome here.” 3rd ABCT. “Those same colors will be unfurled here ZAGAN, Poland — The President of Poland The brigade, consisting of nearly 3,500 troops this morning, signifying not only our service in Atlantic formally welcomed American Soldiers during a from Fort Carson and close to 2,700 pieces of heavy Resolve but also a visible and incredible symbol of our ceremony at Karlike Range here Tuesday. equipment, arrived in Poland in January as part of nation’s commitment to our allies and the power of this The ceremony, which featured the official uncasing a continuous “heel to toe” troop rotation to bolster exceptional team of teams, fully ready to take action, if of the colors of the 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, ties with NATO allies. U.S. forces have been training needed, to preserve our shared interest in security and 4th Infantry Division, culminated with a combined arms in Poland since 2014. peace in this vital part of the world.” live-fire exercise between the two nations. The American forces spent the month training and After the ‘Iron’ Brigade’s colors were uncased, the Polish President Andrzej Duda called the event a getting certified in Poland. The brigade will begin American and Polish forces conducted the first, of what “historical moment.” to rotate through other NATO countries for training will be many, training events between the two nations. “Thirty years ago, here in Zagan, we had another and exercises this month. Army here,” said Duda. “We felt like we were in “(In December) our unit voluntarily cased our colors See Allies on Page 4 Inside
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