Raimonds Vejonis, Latvian minister of defense, Sharon Hudson-Dean, charge d’affaires of the U.S. Embassy in Riga, and Maj. Gen. John R. O’Connor, commanding general of the 21st Theater Sustainment Command, U.S. Army Europe, observe downloading of M1A2 Abrams Main Battle Tanks from the transportation vessel “Liberty Promise” March 9 at the Riga Universal Terminal docks. The unique delivery – the first shipment of tanks directly from the continental U.S. to Riga – supports Operation Atlantic Resolve, an ongoing mission designed to exemplify U.S. and NATO commitment to the region, build allied capability and interoperability, and bolster regional security and stability. Soldiers of the 1st Armor Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, will employ the tanks and M2A3 Bradley Fighting Vehicles unloaded the same day during a training rotation in eastern and central Europe. (Photo by 1st Lt. Henry Chan, 16th Sustainment Brigade, 21st Theater Sustainment Command, Public Affairs)