Capt. Gerald M. Stoermer, commanding officer of Company
Summary
Capt. Gerald M. Stoermer, commanding officer of Company A, 2nd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, discusses the concept of operations with U.S. and Latvian soldiers before a live-fire training exercise at Adazi Training Area, Latvia, Nov. 21, 2014. The exercise consisted of Latvian troops assaulting a village to perform a hostage rescue while U.S. mechanized infantry and armor provided site security. These activities are part of the U.S. Army Europe-led Operation Atlantic Resolve land force assurance training exercise taking place across Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland to enhance multinational interoperability, strengthen relationships among allied militaries, contribute to regional stability and demonstrate U.S. commitment to NATO. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Kenneth C. Upsall)