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Polish and U.S. Army soldiers recover a high-altitude balloon

Polish and U.S. Army soldiers recover a high-altitude balloon payload in Latowice, Poland, Jul. 27, 2026. The combined recovery operation strengthened interoperability and demonstrated the allies’ ability to coordinate high-altitude operations across the European theater. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Rajheem Dixon)

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Tags: EFDI, ColdRaptor

Photo by: Staff Sgt. Rajheem Dixon | VIRIN: 260729-A-IU004-3199.JPG

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