Task Force Ivy Soldiers support 12 NATO countries as they showcase precision, interoperability during Best Sniper Competition in Latvia [Image 6 of 11]

CAMP ADAZI, LATVIA

08.01.2023

Photo by Staff Sgt. Oscar Gollaz 

112th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment

A loading zone controller with the Latvian National Armed Forces observes a UH-60 Black Hawk as it approaches a landing zone during the 2023 NATO Best Sniper Competition held at Camp Adazi, Latvia, Aug. 1. The teams contended with wind, rain, movement, and limited visibility as they shot at five targets from an altitude of approximately 50 meters and a distance of 200 meters. The contest, supported by helicopter crews with Task Force Knighthawk, 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade, supporting 4th Infantry Division, consisted of three-person teams representing 12 NATO allies: Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Estonia, Finland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The 4th Inf. Div.'s mission in Europe is to engage in multinational training and exercises across the continent, working alongside NATO allies and regional security partners to provide combat-credible forces to V Corps, America’s forward deployed corps in Europe. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Oscar Gollaz)

• Date Taken: 08.01.2023
• Date Posted: 08.05.2023 04:06
• Photo ID: 7954420
• VIRIN: 230801-Z-AS463-1152
• Resolution: 6446x4297
• Size: 15.17 MB
• Location: CAMP ADAZI, LV