VENTSPILS, Latvia – Latvian national guardsman from the 46th Infantry Battalion, National Guard 4th Brigade, readies his weapon from a hidden position in preparation for the simulated amphibious assault, Ventspils, June 6. The national guard unit defends the beach against enemy forces, portrayed by U.S. Reserve Marine units. The exercise is part of Baltic Operations, an annual multinational, maritime-focused exercise designed to provide high quality training for its participants. This is the 45th year Baltic Operations has been held, and 14 countries are participating in the exercise. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Shiloh Capers)
Date Taken: | 06.06.2017 |
Date Posted: | 06.10.2017 16:28 |
Photo ID: | 3462398 |
VIRIN: | 170606-A-KY189-089 |
Resolution: | 4928x3264 |
Size: | 6.3 MB |
Location: | LV |
Web Views: | 89 |
Downloads: | 8 |
This work, Amphibious Assault during Baltic Operations [Image 4 of 4], by SGT Shiloh Capers, identified by DVIDS, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright.