Chief of Defense Staff of the Lithuanian Army, Maj. Gen. Vitalijus Valksnoras, speaks to NATO forces during the Saber Strike 18 opening ceremony in Vilnius, Lithuania, June 3, 2018. The exercise tests participants from 19 countries on their ability to work together to deter aggression in the region and improve each unit’s ability to perform their designated missions. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Sharon Matthias / 22nd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)