Preparing a High-Altitude Balloon system

U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to Multi-Domain Command-Europe prepare a High-Altitude Balloon system for launch during nighttime operations in Powidz, Poland, Jul. 28, 2026. The operation demonstrated the command’s ability to employ high-altitude capabilities in support of multidomain operations in Europe. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Rajheem Dixon)