Polish Soldiers • Rapid Build River Crossing for US Armor • Poland, June 8, 2020

Polish soldiers assigned to both the 2nd and 5th Regiments prepare a bridge during a joint river crossing mission with U.S. Soldiers at Drawsko Pomorskie Training Area, Poland, June 8, 2020.

Exercise Allied Spirit, a DEFENDER-Europe 20 linked exercise, originally scheduled for May, takes place at Drawsko Pomorskie Training Area, Poland, June 15-19, 2020. Approximately 6,000 U.S. and Polish Soldiers are taking part in the exercise.

The modified exercise will test a division-sized unit's ability to conduct a deliberate water crossing, integrate with alliance capabilities, and establish a common intelligence operation picture. The exercise, modified in response to COVID-19, operates in accordance with the guidance directed by DoD and host nations. All U.S. Soldiers and civilians involved in the exercise completed a 14-day quarantine and were tested for COVID-19 upon arrival with additional health screenings if necessary. For more information about Allied Spirit and DEFENDER-E

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Credit to : Spc. Javan Johnson - Training Support Activity Europe