U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Nathan Killen, an M1 armor crewman assigned to Alpha “Animal” Company 2nd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, displays and talks about the weapon system that he specializes with House Veterans’ Affairs Committee Deputy Staff Director Steve Gonzalez, with 11 other advisors in at Camp Herkus, Lithuania, Aug. 17, 2024. The purpose of the staff members’ visit was to learn about issues that may require the attention of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee in the future, veterans’ health care abroad, the transition assistance program, observe the quality of life, facilities, capabilities and interoperability with the host nation. The 1st Cavalry Division’s mission is to engage in multinational training and exercises across the continent, strengthening interoperability with NATO allies and regional security partners, which provides competent and ready forces to V Corps, America’s forward-deployed corps in Europe. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Brett Thompson)
Date Taken: | 08.16.2024 |
Date Posted: | 08.23.2024 05:26 |
Photo ID: | 8606053 |
VIRIN: | 240817-A-BT309-1279 |
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Location: | PABRADE, LT |
Hometown: | FORT CAVAZOS, TEXAS, US |
Hometown: | WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, US |
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