POTD: U.S. Army Snipers in Camp Adazi, Latvia
Welcome to our Photo Of The Day! Each day, we feature a stunning photograph that captures the beauty and diversity of our world. These snipers went a long way to conceal themselves. How would you rate their ambition and success? I think these soldiers might be difficult to spot with a thermal as well, and I’m not sure I’d like to give it a try. What we see are U.S. Army snipers with the 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment “Red Currahee,” 1st Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), supporting 3rd Infantry Division, as they conducted sniper field training at Camp Adazi, Latvia, during September.
Below: Can you identify any of the sniper rifles with certainty?
The Task Force Marne infantrymen provided operational support during Silver Arrow, an exercise designed to test the NATO enhanced Forward Presence Battle Group Latvia’s strategic capabilities in the region. The 3rd Infantry Division’s mission in Europe is to engage in multinational training and exercises across the continent, working alongside NATO allies and regional security partners to provide combat-credible forces to V Corps, America’s forward deployed corps in Europe.
Source: U.S. Army, photo by Staff Sgt. Oscar Gollaz.
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The gnomes speak latvian!