U.S. Marines with Kilo Battery, 2nd Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, pose while showcasing an M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) rapid infiltration (HIRAIN) with Lithuanian Armed Forces during exercise Swift Response 24, Kairiai Training Site, Lithuania, May 9, 2024. The HIMARS weapon system, renowned for its unparalleled mobility, unleashes a relentless barrage of six precision-guided missiles in rapid succession. Exercise Swift Response 24 is a cornerstone of DEFENDER 24 and stands as the largest U.S. Army exercise in Europe, boasting participation from over 17,000 American troops and 23,000 multinational service members hailing from more than 20 Allied and partner nations. These nations include Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Georgia, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emely Gonzalez)