King of the Hill
One of the most aggressively American images I have seen in a long time.
It is beautiful.
Official caption: “U.S. National Guardsmen join service members from Croatia and nine other countries for Combat Power in Slunj, Croatia, June 27, 2026. The exercise was designed to bring partners together to conduct joint operations in land, air and sea domains.”
U.S. Army Photo 260627-Z-DY230-9221 by Army Staff Sgt. Mahsima Alkamooneh
Of note, elements of the 2nd Combined Arms Battalion, 136th Infantry Regiment, of the Minnesota Army National Guard, are currently in Croatia, showing how to sport around in the 62 refurbished M2A2 Bradley IFVs which were transferred to the country’s Army starting in late 2024 to modernize its forces. Minnesota and Croatia have been united through the National Guard Bureau’s State Partnership Program for 30 years.
The 2-136 IN (CAB) is part of the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 34th “Red Bull” Infantry Division, and their motto is “REX MONTIS” or “King of the Hill,” which tracks.