Launching an unmanned aerial vehicle during a situational training exercise in Poland

U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to 3rd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, launch an unmanned aerial vehicle during a situational training exercise at Bemowo Piskie Training Area, Poland, Jan. 18, 2026. The Soldiers used drones to perform reconnaissance along the patrol route before the exercise began. U.S. forces in Europe conduct training in Poland to maintain readiness and support NATO's eastern flank. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Andre Gremillion Jr.)