U.S. Army civil affairs Soldiers join Lithuanian Armed Forces in Confidence 2024 exercise
Dr. Romaldas Sakalauskas, chief physician of Kretinga Hospital, shakes hands with members of a Lithuanian Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) team exercise Confidence 2024 in Kretinga, Lithuania, Dec. 10, 2024. CIMIC teams assess the civilian environment and its impact on military operations by communicating with key representatives of civilian institutions and organizations. U.S. Civil Affairs soldiers with Task Force Pegasus connect with local communities throughout Europe through community engagements strengthening the bonds with local communities and reinforcing NATO partnerships. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Rachel Hall)