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Soldiers gather in parallel lines and cheer as soldiers pull a rope in the center.

Hold the Line

Army Staff Sgt. William Smith competes in tug-of-war alongside Romanian Land Forces troops during a physical fitness competition at Bemowo Piskie Training Area, Poland, April 15, 2026. U.S. forces in Europe conduct routine training in Poland to enhance interoperability with NATO allies and maintain readiness along the alliance's eastern flank.

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