The Seal of Latvia in front of the presidential box

The Seal of Latvia in front of the presidential box at the Latvia Day Parade in Riga, Latvia, Nov. 18, 2014. In 1918, national representatives convened in what is now the National Theatre and proclaimed the independence of the Latvian state. Nov. 18 is the Day of Proclamation of the Republic of Latvia and is celebrated by a national holiday. U.S. soldiers from Company A, 2nd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, are participating in the parade as part of Operation Atlantic Resolve, which aims to 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)