Moving in formation during a situational training exercise in Poland

U.S. Army Sgt. Alay Mekomnen, assigned to 3rd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, moves in formation with his unit during a situational training exercise at Bemowo Piskie Training Area, Poland, Jan. 18, 2026. The lane tested the platoon's ability to maneuver through terrain and adapt to constant battlefield changes. 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.)