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Two soldiers hold machine guns while lying on their stomachs on a hill. One soldier points with his left arm while they look toward the right.

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Soldiers conduct infantry situational live-fire training at Vuosanka Training Area, Finland, May 15, 2026. This event was part of the Sword 26 series of linked exercises in Europe aimed at validating NATO's Eastern Flank Deterrence Initiative.

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Tags: nato, exercises, partnerships, army, training, saber strike, saber strike 26, sword 26
Credit: Army 1st Sgt. Austin Berner VIRIN: 260515-A-BZ540-9449.JPG

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