U.S. Army civil affairs Soldiers join Lithuanian Armed Forces in Confidence 2024 exercise
Antanas Kalnius, mayor of Kretinga, briefs U.S. Army V Corps representatives and civil affairs Soldiers supporting Task Force Pegasus, along with NATO Civil-Military teams, about the region's capabilities during an emergency or armed conflict as part of Exercise Confidence 2024 at the Kretinga District Municipality in Kretinga, Lithuania, Dec. 11, 2024. NATO troops from Belgium, Estonia, the United States, Latvia, Poland, and Germany participated in the Lithuanian-led civil-military exercise. 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)