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Two soldiers in tactical gear sitting in the open doorway of an aircraft as it flies over a body of water watch while two aircraft fly in the distance.

On the Edge of Your Seat

Army Chief Warrant Officer 2 Joe Weatherford and Staff Sgt. Ricardo Remon observe CH-47 Chinooks during a water crossing in the Nordic region, May 9, 2026, as part of Saber Strike. The exercise is designed to demonstrate NATO's ability to fight and win on the modern battlefield.

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