From Left: Sgt. 1st Class Christopher Nunez, a native

From Left: Sgt. 1st Class Christopher Nunez, a native of Fresno, Calif. and 1st Sgt. Irmamtas Krikstaponis, a native of Panevezys, Lithuania, discuss their next maneuver during exercise King Strike in Panevezys, Lithuania, Sept. 22, 2015. Nunez, a platoon sergeant with Dog Company, 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade and Krikstaponis, an infantry first sergeant with 1st Coy, King Midaugas Hussar Battalion, Lithuanian Land Forces, cross-train their respective Soldiers regarding each unit’s tactics, fostering strong partnerships and interoperability between allies throughout the Baltic Region. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jarred Woods, 16th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)