U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Jonathan Melvin, a tactical unmanned aircraft system operator with the 1-91st Cavalry battalion, releases a Skydio X10D drone into the air to begin a reconnaissance of the allied spirit operations area in Hohenfels, Germany on March 3rd, 2025. Allied Spirit is a recurring exercise, involving several nations, designed to prepare a multinational brigade in support of NATO deterrence initiatives.