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Army Reserve Sustainability Programs Hosts Wildlife Photo Contest
June 8, 2016
Soldiers and Civilians of all ages are invited to submit their best wildlife photography to Army Reserve Sustainability Programs at usarsustainability@gmail.com by June 26.

The Perfect Partnership at Anakonda 2016
June 8, 2016
Spc. Callie Coyle, a Chemical Operations Specialist, from the 44th Chemical Battalion of the Illinois National Guard, demonstrates her unit's equipment to Polish Soldiers, from the 5th Chemical Regiment, during Exercise Anakonda 2016, a Polish-led, multinational exercise running from June 7-17. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Miguel Alvarez/ Released)

New world record set for longest amphibious vehicle bridge during Exercise Anakonda 2016
June 8, 2016
This bridge stretching the length of the Vistula River near Chelmno, Poland was created by connecting 34 U.K. and German Amphibioius Rigs together, which was then able to support 200 U.S. Army vehicles crossing, including Strykers. The multinational exercise set a new world record for building the longest Amphibious Rig vehicle bridge.  Anakonda 2016 is a Polish-led, joint multinational exercise taking place throughout Poland June 7-17. The exercise involves more than 25,000 participants from more than 20 nations. Anakonda 2016 is a premier training event for U.S. Army Europe and participating nations and demonstrates the United States and partner nations can effectively unite under a unified command while training on contemporary scenario. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Debra Richardson (Released)

US soldiers build rapport, camaraderie with ally and partner nations during Exercise Anakonda 2016
June 8, 2016
U.S. and U.K. Strykers are ferried across the Vistula River near Chelmno, Poland in a demonstration of the Amphibious Rig capabilities June 7 as part of a multinational event during Exercise Anakonda 2016. The ferries are created by connecting six Amphibious Rigs together, which are then capable of transporting military vehicles or supplies across a body of water.  Anakonda 2016 is a Polish-led, joint multinational exercise taking place throughout Poland June 7-17. The exercise involves more than 25,000 participants from more than 20 nations. Anakonda 2016 is a premier training event for U.S. Army Europe and participating nations and demonstrates the United States and partner nations can effectively unite under a unified command while training on contemporary scenario. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Debra Richardson (Released)

Military Police stand-down for summer safety
June 7, 2016
U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers from the 200th Military Police Command attend a motorcyle safety class during the unit's annual safety stand-down training June 4 at Fort Meade, Md. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Ida Irby)

82nd Airborne participates in Polish-led multinational exercise
June 7, 2016
A paratrooper assigned to the 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division jumps into Torun, Poland, during Exercise Anakonda 2016, June 8. Exercise Anakonda 2016, a Polish-led, multinational exercise running from June 7-17, involves approximately 25,000 participants from more than 20 nations and is a premier training event for U.S. Army Europe.

Exercise Anakonda 2016 - Partners for Security
June 7, 2016
A Polish paratrooper reacts to incoming paratroopers at the drop zone in Torun, Poland, for Exercise Anakonda 2016, a Polish-led, multinational exercise running from June 7-17, involves approximately 25,000 participants from more than 20 nations and is a premier training event for U.S. Army Europe.

200th MPC emphasizes readiness
June 6, 2016
Culinary specialists assigned to the 200th Military Police Command keep accountability as they serve lunch out of their unit's Mobile Kitchen Trailer (MKT) during battle assembly at Fort Meade, Maryland, on June 4, 2016. The command’s goal is to have each of its units become proficient with their MKT so when they have to mobilize they are ready and prepared to use it. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Stephanie Ramirez)

Mobilization conference helps reserve units achieve readiness
June 6, 2016
Army Reserve Col. Robert Cooley, Deputy Commanding Officer, 85th Support Command, conducts an out-brief following a fiscal year 2017 mobilization conference, June 4, 2016.
(U.S. Army photo by Sgt.1st Class Anthony Taylor/Released)

U.S. Army Reserve Quartermasters fuel the force at Exercise Anakonda 2016
June 6, 2016
Petroleum supply specialists with the U.S. Army Reserve's 716th Quartermaster Company, Jersey City, N.J., fill a 5,000-gallon tanker truck at the bulk fuel farm during Exercise Anakonda 2016 at the Drawsko Pomorskie Training Area, Poland, June 4, 2016. Exercise Anakonda 2016 is a Polish-led, joint multinational exercise taking place throughout Poland June 7-17. The 716th is the first U.S. Army Reserve unit to operate a fuel farm in Poland. The exercise involves more than 25,000 participants from more than 20 nations. Exercise Anakonda 2016 is a premier training event for U.S. Army Europe and participating nations and demonstrates the United States and partner nations can effectively unite under a unified command while training on contemporary scenario. (U.S. Army photo by Timothy L. Hale) (Released)