A U.S. Army Soldier, assigned to 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, releases a drone during Operation Winter Falcon 26 at Drawsko Combat Training Center on Jan. 13, 2026. The drone operation demonstrated the effectiveness of unmanned aerial vehicles for future joint defensive operations in Poland. U.S. and NATO forces in Europe conduct ongoing joint training exercises to strengthen interoperability and ensure collective defense readiness. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Andre Gremillion Jr.)