Volunteers in Poland's army practice tactics during basic training in Nowogrod, Poland, on Thursday June 20, 2024. Poland’s army has launched a program this summer called “Holidays with the Army” to train young volunteers in combat. Nations along NATO’s eastern flank are strengthening their defenses while fearing that Russia could one day attack them if it prevails in neighboring Ukraine. (AP Photo/Czarek Sokolowski)
Volunteers in Poland's army practice shooting during training exercises in Nowogrod, Poland, on Thursday June 20, 2024. Poland’s army has launched a program this summer called “Holidays with the Army” to train young volunteers in combat. Nations along NATO’s eastern flank are strengthening their defenses while fearing that Russia could one day attack them if it prevails in neighboring Ukraine. (AP Photo/Czarek Sokolowski)
Volunteers in Poland's army learn to apply camouflage face paint during basic training in Nowogrod, Poland, on Thursday June 20, 2024. Poland’s army has launched a program this summer called “Holidays with the Army” to train young volunteers in combat. Nations along NATO’s eastern flank are strengthening their defenses while fearing that Russia could one day attack them if it prevails in neighboring Ukraine. (AP Photo/Czarek Sokolowski)
Volunteers in Poland's army learn to apply camouflage face paint during basic training in Nowogrod, Poland, on Thursday June 20, 2024. Poland’s army has launched a program this summer called “Holidays with the Army” to train young volunteers in combat. Nations along NATO’s eastern flank are strengthening their defenses while fearing that Russia could one day attack them if it prevails in neighboring Ukraine. (AP Photo/Czarek Sokolowski)
Volunteers in Poland's army practice shooting during training exercises in Nowogrod, Poland, on Thursday June 20, 2024. Poland’s army has launched a program this summer called “Holidays with the Army” to train young volunteers in combat. Nations along NATO’s eastern flank are strengthening their defenses while fearing that Russia could one day attack them if it prevails in neighboring Ukraine. (AP Photo/Czarek Sokolowski)
Volunteers takes part in basic training with the Polish army in Nowogrod, Poland, on Thursday June 20, 2024. The volunteers are taking part in summer training program called "Holidays with the Army." Despite the name, it is actually serious military training in combat, shooting and other skills as Poland seeks for new recruits for its growing army, mindful of Russia's revived imperial ambitions. (AP Photo/Czarek Sokolowski)
Col. Pawel Galazka, Commander of the 18th Logistics Regiment speaks to The Associated Press in Lomza, Poland, on Thursday June 20, 2024. Galazka's regiment is overseeing training of volunteers taking part in summer training program called "Holidays with the Army." Despite the name, it is actually rigorous basic training in combat, shooting and other skills as Poland seeks for new recruits for its growing army, mindful of Russia's revived imperial ambitions. (AP Photo/Czarek Sokolowski)
Volunteers in Poland's army practice shooting during training exercises in Nowogrod, Poland, Thursday June 20, 2024. The volunteers are taking part in summer training program called "Holidays with the Army." But the program is no holiday. It is serious military training in combat, shooting and other skills as Poland seeks for new recruits for its growing army, mindful of Russia's revived imperial ambitions. (AP Photo/Czarek Sokolowski)
Volunteers takes part in basic training with the Polish army in Nowogrod, Poland, on Thursday June 20, 2024. Poland’s army has launched a program this summer called “Holidays with the Army” to train young volunteers in combat. Nations along NATO’s eastern flank are strengthening their defenses while fearing that Russia could one day attack them if it prevails in neighboring Ukraine. (AP Photo/Czarek Sokolowski)
Volunteers takes part in basic training with the Polish army in Nowogrod, Poland, on Thursday June 20, 2024. Poland’s army has launched a program this summer called “Holidays with the Army” to train young volunteers in combat. Nations along NATO’s eastern flank are strengthening their defenses while fearing that Russia could one day attack them if it prevails in neighboring Ukraine. (AP Photo/Czarek Sokolowski)
Volunteers in Poland's army practice shooting during training exercises in Nowogrod, Poland, on Thursday June 20, 2024. Poland’s army has launched a program this summer called “Holidays with the Army” to train young volunteers in combat. Nations along NATO’s eastern flank are strengthening their defenses while fearing that Russia could one day attack them if it prevails in neighboring Ukraine. (AP Photo/Czarek Sokolowski)
Volunteers in Poland's army learn to apply camouflage face paint during basic training in Nowogrod, Poland, on Thursday June 20, 2024. Poland’s army has launched a program this summer called “Holidays with the Army” to train young volunteers in combat. Nations along NATO’s eastern flank are strengthening their defenses while fearing that Russia could one day attack them if it prevails in neighboring Ukraine. (AP Photo/Czarek Sokolowski)
Volunteers in Poland's army take a break during training exercises in Nowogrod, Poland, on Thursday June 20, 2024. The volunteers are taking part in summer training program called "Holidays with the Army." Despite the name, it is basic military training in combat, shooting and other skills as Poland seeks for new recruits for its growing army, mindful of Russia's revived imperial ambitions. (AP Photo/Czarek Sokolowski)
Volunteers in Poland's army practice tactics during basic training in Nowogrod, Poland, on Thursday June 20, 2024. Poland’s army has launched a program this summer called “Holidays with the Army” to train young volunteers in combat. Nations along NATO’s eastern flank are strengthening their defenses while fearing that Russia could one day attack them if it prevails in neighboring Ukraine. (AP Photo/Czarek Sokolowski)