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Latvia Flyover

U.S. Embassy Riga Deputy Chief of Mission Ruta Elvikis participates in a flyover with the crew of an MC-130J Commando II assigned to the 352d Special Operations Wing near Jūrmala, Latvia, July 23, 2023. The MC-130J took part in a flyover of Jūrmala beach to honor the Latvian summer solstice holiday Līgo, marking unity between NATO Allies. By ensuring interoperability aligns with agility, U.S. forces are able to adapt to a dynamic security environment.

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