NATO units set for Lithuania and five other eastern member states

[Shan-e-ibrahim]

Warsaw will not fall and Poles will stand similar like the 1920's.

That hacking was done for the German support to the Ukrainian establishment.

not a big deal. The problem is Russia cutting the gas and oil supply. That's all.

 

[Hindustani78]

not a big deal. The problem is Russia cutting the gas and oil supply. That's all.

Norway can supply poland.

 

[Hindustani78]

23 May. Šilalė festive mentioned the Partisans, the Army and Public Unity Day.

The event was organized by the Lithuanian Armed Forces Motorised Infantry Brigade "Iron Wolf" Lithuanian Grand Duke Kestutis Motorised Infantry Battalion, Silale District, National Defence Volunteer Force Zemaiciu District 3rd Team, Lithuanian Grand Duke Kestutis small 7th team and Lithuanian Political Prisoners and Deportees Silales department, along summoned Lithuanian political Prisoners and deportees younger generation XII th Hearing.

 

[Hindustani78]

BALTIC SEA (May 21, 2015) The guided-missile cruiser USS Vicksburg (CG 69), front, flagship for Standing NATO Maritime Group 2 (SNMG2), the Turkish navy frigate TCG Gksu (F 497), left; and the Dutch frigate HNLMS Tromp (F 803), rear; participate in ship maneuvering drills with the Lithuanian frigate LNS Aukstaitis (F 12), right, during a passing exercise. SNMG2 is deployed in the Baltic Sea contributing to NATO's situational awareness and participating in international exercises with Allied nations in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Amanda S. Kitchner/Released)

BALTIC SEA (May 21, 2015) The guided-missile cruiser USS Vicksburg (CG 69), flagship for Standing NATO Maritime Group 2 (SNMG2), the Lithuanian navy frigate LNS Aukstaitis (F 12), the Turkish navy frigate TCG Gksu (F 497), and the Dutch navy frigate HNLMS Tromp (F 803) participate in ship maneuvering drills during a passing exercise. SNMG2 is deployed in the Baltic Sea contributing to NATO's situational awareness and participating in international exercises with Allied nations in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Amanda S. Kitchner/Released)

 

[A1Kaid]

Worst. Idea. Ever.

It may well act as an effective deterrence against Russian aggression against its neighbors. Look at what happened to non-Nato Ukraine.

 

[Hindustani78]

US aircraft flies above Romanian tanks
27 May, 2015
'At the same time we're showing solidarity towards the other participants, especially our nearest neighbours,' Engelbrektson added.

In pic: A US aircraft flies above Romanian tanks during a joint military exercise with NATO Allies from Romania and Bulgaria, in Babadag Training Area, in Babadag, south-eastern Romania, Tuesday, May 26, 2015.

US military forces exit an aircraft
27 May, 2015
Similar exercises involving fewer countries were held in 2013.

In pic: United States military forces exit an aircraft during a joint military exercise with NATO Allies from Romania and Bulgaria, in Babadag Training Area.

 

[Hindustani78]

BALTIC SEA (May 26, 2015) Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 2nd Class Katie Schlicting, from Shawnee Mission, Mo., and Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 2nd Class Steven Blair from, Alton, Ill., both assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 8, prepare to mount a rigid-hull inflatable boat after conducting mine countermeasures operations in the Baltic Sea off the coast of Estonia during Exercise Open Spirit 2015. EODMU-8 is working in conjunction with explosive ordnance disposal teams from Estonia, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Sweden to dispose of unexploded ordnance originating from World War II. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Patrick A. Ratcliff/Released)

BALTIC SEA (May 26, 2015) Chief Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician Earl Jacobsen, from Fort Collins, Colo., center, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 2nd Class Katie Schlicting from Shawnee Mission, Mo., right, and Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 2nd Class Steven Blair, from Alton, Ill., conduct mine countermeasures operations in the Baltic Sea off the coast of Estonia during Exercise Open Spirit 2015. The Sailors are assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 8 and are operating in conjunction with explosive ordnance disposal teams from Estonia, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Sweden to dispose of unexploded ordnance originating from World War II. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Patrick A. Ratcliff/Released)

BALTIC SEA (May 25, 2015) Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 3rd Class David Hubbard, from Huntington Station, N.Y., assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 8, conducts pre-dive checks prior to participating in mine countermeasures operations in the Baltic Sea off the coast of Estonia during Exercise Open Spirit 2015. EODMU-8 is working in conjunction with explosive ordnance disposal teams from Estonia, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Sweden to dispose of unexploded ordnance originating from World War II. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Patrick A. Ratcliff/Released)

BALTIC SEA (May 25, 2015) Members of a Latvian explosive ordnance disposal team use demolition charges to detonate a World War II-era German bottom-mine while conducting mine countermeasures operations in the Baltic Sea off the coast of Estonia during Exercise Open Spirit 2015. EODMU-8 is working in conjunction with explosive ordnance disposal teams from Estonia, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Sweden to dispose of unexploded ordnance originating from World War II. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Patrick A. Ratcliff/Released)

BALTIC SEA (May 25, 2015) Members of Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 8 prepare to conduct mine countermeasures operations in the Baltic Sea off the coast of Estonia during Exercise Open Spirit 2015. EODMU-8 is working in conjunction with explosive ordnance disposal teams from Estonia, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Sweden to dispose of unexploded ordnance originating from World War II. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Patrick A. Ratcliff/Released)

BALTIC SEA (May 25, 2015) Members of Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 8, and Estonia explosive ordnance disposal members tow a World War II-era German bottom-mine during mine countermeasures operations in the Baltic Sea off the coast of Estonia during Exercise Open Spirit 2015. EODMU-8 is working in conjunction with explosive ordnance disposal teams from Estonia, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Sweden to dispose of unexploded ordnance originating from World War II. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Patrick A. Ratcliff/Released)

BALTIC SEA (May 25, 2015) Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 2nd Class Steven Blair, from Alton, Ill., assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 8, dives from a rigid-hull inflatable boat while conducting mine countermeasures operations in the Baltic Sea off the coast of Estonia during Exercise Open Spirit 2015. EODMU-8 is working in conjunction with explosive ordnance disposal teams from Estonia, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Sweden to dispose of unexploded ordnance originating from World War II. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Patrick A. Ratcliff/Released)

 

[Hindustani78]

Lithuanian Land Forces soldiers from 2nd Coy, Iron Wolf Brigade fire a smoke screen from an M113A1 Armored Personnel Carrier during a joint live-fire exercise with their American partners, Army unit Team Eagle, Task Force 2-7 Infantry, held at the Great Lithuanian Hetman Jonusas Radvila Training Regiment, in Rukla, Lithuania, on May 22. Sgt. James Avery/Ar

A Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey flies over the Black Sea during rehearsals for an integration of Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa and Black Sea Rotational Force at the Babadag Training Area in Romania, on Monday. Staff Sgt. Jessica Smith/Marine Corps

 

[Hindustani78]

29 May. It ended the largest this year in the Baltic region at the International Special Operations Forces Exercise "Flaming sword 2015 (" The Flaming Sword 2015). The three-week Lithuanian Special Operations Forces have been trained focused on allies compatibility and interoperability, strengthening and ensuring the Lithuanian and Baltic regional security. Together with Lithuanian military exercise attended by Denmark, Estonia, Latvia, Poland, the US, Norway, Sweden, special operations forces.

"This exercise has shown great Lithuanian and foreign special operations troops interactions. Once again convinced our troops a high level of preparedness. I am glad that our Special Forces soldiers are regarded as professionals in their field of all Allies. "- He said exercise was attended by Defence Minister Juozas Olekas.

 

[Hindustani78]

Ramstein's Role in the US Drone War

DER SPIEGEL
According to classified documents seen by SPIEGEL and The Intercept, Ramstein -. the largest United States military base on foreign soil -- is involved in virtually every US Air Force drone attack.



The documents originate from US intelligence sources and are classified as "top secret". This diagram shows how the US government structures the deployment of drones. The drones are controlled from the Creech Air Force Base in Nevada, but those communications are routed using an undersea cable to the Ramstein Air Base in Germany, where they are then transmitted via satellite directly to the combat drones.

It was already alleged two years ago that the data for all US drone deployments is routed through the Ramstein military base. The base as well as the satellite relay station used in the drone attacks are pictured in this Google Earth illustration.

 

[Hindustani78]

Army Spc. Edgar Pinpena, left, sprints back to his base with the opposing team's flag while Spc. Jesse Bray covers his retreat during a force-on-force competition with Lithuanian partners at the Great Lithuanian Hetman Jonusas Radvila Training Regiment in Rukla, Lithuania, on May 28. Sgt. James Avery/Army

 

[Hindustani78]

US A-10s will perform low-level flights in Russia's backyard - Business Insider
According to the information released by the Latvian Ministry of Defense, NATO air assets, namely the A-10 Thunderbolts deployed as a part of the Theater Security Package, are going to use the country’s airspace to conduct low-level flying.

The release issued by the Latvian authorities asks the public not to be worried about the low-flying Hogs.

The missions are going to take place only on specific, agreed dates and times, starting from Jun. 8, 2015.

The low-level flying is to be carried out outside the firing ranges – this is the reason why the event is so unusual. It was said that the training’s purpose is to maintain and refine the pilots’ skills and combat readiness.

All the information pertaining the operations are going to be available on the Internet. It was already said that the sorties would take place in seven districts, namely: Rūjiena, Smiltene, Aluksne – Gulbene, Balvi – Vilani, Madona – Plavinas, Jēkabpils and Preiļi – Līvāni.

Google Maps/Amanda Macias/Business Insider

According to the Ministry, the Warthog training operations within the Latvian airspace are a part of the Operation Atlantic Resolve, undertaken by NATO in the light of the Ukrainian crisis. The low-level training operations are going to be organized in a way that will not pose a threat to the public.

 

[Hindustani78]

TALLINN, Estonia (May 29, 2015) Brig. Gen. Artur Tiganik, left, deputy commander of the Estonian Defense Forces, presents Rear Adm. Brad Williamson, commander of Standing NATO Maritime Group 2 (SNMG2), with the Estonian Defense Forces flag. SNMG2 is deployed in the Baltic Sea contributing to NATO's situational awareness and participating in international exercises with Allied nations in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Amanda S. Kitchner/Released)

BALTIC SEA (May 29, 2015) Standing NATO Mine Counter Measures Group 1 (SNMCMG1) Dutch mine hunter HNLMS Willemstad (M 864) transits in formation during ship maneuvering exercises between Standing NATO Maritime Group 2, SNMCMG1, and Estonian navy ships. SNMG2 is deployed in the Baltic Sea contributing to NATO's situational awareness and participating in international exercises with Allied nations in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Amanda S. Kitchner/Released)

BALTIC SEA (May 29, 2015) The guided-missile cruiser USS Vicksburg (CG 69), the flagship for Standing NATO Maritime Group 2 (SNMG2), transits in formation during ship maneuvering exercises between SNMG2, Standing NATO Mine Counter Measures Group 1, and Estonian navy ships. SNMG2 is deployed in the Baltic Sea contributing to NATO's situational awareness and participating in international exercises with Allied nations in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Amanda S. Kitchner/Released)

BALTIC SEA (May 29, 2015) An NH-90 helicopter from Standing NATO Maritime Group 2 (SNMG2) Dutch ship HNLMS Tromp (F 803) hovers in front of Standing NATO Mine Counter Measures Group 1 (SNMCMG1) Dutch mine hunter HNLMS Willemstad (M 864) during ship maneuvering exercises between SNMG2, SNMCMG1, and Estonian navy ships. SNMG2 is deployed in the Baltic Sea contributing to NATO's situational awareness and participating in international exercises with Allied nations in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Amanda S. Kitchner/Released)

BALTIC SEA (May 28, 2015) Standing NATO Maritime Group 2 (SNMG2), Standing NATO Mine Counter Measures Group 1, and Estonian navy ships transit the Baltic Sea during ship maneuvering exercises. SNMG2 is deployed in the Baltic Sea contributing to NATO's situational awareness and participating in international exercises with Allied nations in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Amanda S. Kitchner/Released)

 

[Hindustani78]

6 June. Vilnius International Airport will go down two US Air Force military transport aircraft C-17 Boeing Globemaster III. Participate in international exercise "Sabre Strike 2015 Lithuania they were flown Pennsylvania National Guard platoon of soldiers with full military equipment.About 40 US soldiers in the platoon exercise site Gaižiūnų Ground (Jonava Distr.)

From the airport will take place with its four had brought more than 16 tons each, wheeled armored vehicles, Stryker.US military vehicle technology move on public roads, according to road conditions and the maximum allowable load. It is planned that from the Vilnius International Airport, US military equipment column will move in the Millennium, Oslo and Gariūnų streets.

In Vilnius, roads A1 and 143 US soldiers will go to Rukla to train in the field and in Tactical exercises.Exercise organizers make every effort to ensure that soldiers and military equipment congress exercises in military training areas with minimum disruption to the residents of Lithuania, and a column of military vehicles accompanied by Lithuanian military police escort crews.

 

[Hindustani78]

On June 5 through 20 an international Exercise BALTOPS 15 will take place in the territorial waters and exclusive economic zones of Poland, Denmark, and Germany in the Baltic Sea. Intense naval drills will involve 49 vessels, 61 aircraft and over 5 thousand military personnel from 17 NATO member and partner states. The LNS Žemaitis (P11) patrol vessel, and the LNS Skalvis (M53) and the LNS Kuršis (M54) mine countermeasures vessels are taking part in the exercise on Lithuania’s behalf.

The main goal of the Baltic Sea naval drills is to train NATO and Northern European capabilities to work together in complex and demanding operations. The U.S. Navy-led exercise this year involves participants from Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Georgia, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Sweden, Turkey, the United Kingdom, and the United States.