Smoky Scene Soldiers conduct a wet gap crossing exercise during Defender, which is the largest U.S. Army exercise in Europe and is part of NATO's Steadfast Defender 24 exercise, at Drawsko Combat Training Center, Poland, May 11, 2024. A wet gap crossing is a tactical operation allows the transport of equipment and troops over a variety of wet terrain environments, which can save crucial time in wartime scenarios. SHARE: Download: Full Size (1.2 MB) Tags: Defender, Army, exercises, Steadfast Defender Credit: Army Reserve Sgt. Tamie Norris VIRIN: 240511-A-KJ355-9273M.JPG Photo Gallery