U.S. Army soldiers from the 2nd squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment prepare their Strykers for movement during Brave Partner 23 at Skopje International Airport, North Macedonia Dec. 1, 2023. Brave Partner is a U.S. Army Europe and Africa scheduled, directed, and led short notice action planning (SNAP) exercise, which includes live-fire training and is designed to demonstrate USAREUR-AF’s operational reach, validate U.S. investments in North Macedonia, and increase readiness. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Capt. Maria L. L. Salcido)