U.S. Army civil affairs Soldiers join Lithuanian Armed Forces in Confidence 2024 exercise
U.S. Army Staff. Sgt. Zachary Tavares, a team sergeant with Charlie Company, 443rd Civil Affairs Battalion, V Corps, in support of Task Force Pegasus, participates in a Kretinga District Municipality capabilities brief as part of exercise Confidence 2024, Kretinga, Lithuania, Dec. 11, 2024. Confidence 2024 allows civil-military units from allied nations to share knowledge and prepare for future combined operations. U.S. civil affairs soldiers with Task Force Pegasus recognize the importance of connecting with local communities throughout Europe. Through community engagements, they continue to strengthen bonds with local communities, assuring NATO allies of the partnership and cooperation. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Rachel Hall)