Exercise Anakonda 2016 - Drawsko Pomorskie Training Area Opening Ceremony
U.S. Army Col. Phil Brooks, seated, commander of the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3d Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga., signs a transfer of authority agreement during an opening ceremony for Exercise Anakonda 2016 at the Drawsko Pomorskie Training Area, Poland, June 6. Exercise Anakonda 2016 is a Polish-led, joint multinational exercise taking place throughout Poland June 7-17. The exercise involves approximately 31,000 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 a contemporary scenario. (U.S. Army photo by Timothy L. Hale) (Released)