German and Poland Border – Col. Christopher Norrie, commander, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, based in Fort Carson, Colorado, and Maj. Gen. Jaroslaw Mika, commander, 11th Armored Calvary Division, Polish Armed Forces, watch the flag exchange ceremony at the German and Polish border, Jan. 12, 2017, symbolizing the crossing of the unit into Poland. This deployment is the start of back-to-back rotations of armored brigades in Europe as part of Atlantic Resolve. The vehicles and equipment, totaling more than 2,700 pieces, will be shipped to Poland for certification before deployin
German and Poland Border – Col. Christopher Norrie, commander, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, based in Fort Carson, Colorado, and Maj. Gen. Jaroslaw Mika, commander, 11th Armored Calvary Division, Polish Armed Forces, watch the flag exchange ceremony at the German and Polish border, Jan. 12, 2017, symbolizing the crossing of the unit into Poland. This deployment is the start of back-to-back rotations of armored brigades in Europe as part of Atlantic Resolve. The vehicles and equipment, totaling more than 2,700 pieces, will be shipped to Poland for certification before deploying across Europe for use in training with partner nations. This rotation enhances deterrence capabilities, increases ability to respond to potential crises, and defends our Allies and partners in the European community. It also focuses on strengthening capabilities and sustaining readiness through bilateral and multinational training and exercises.
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