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By Alimat Aliyeva

A new camp has been opened at the Dravsko Combat Training Center within the Glebke complex, located in the West Pomeranian Voivodeship of Poland on the northwestern coast of the Baltic Sea. The facility is designed to accommodate American military personnel, Azernews reports.

According to the Ministry of Defense, the construction was funded by both national funds and the NATO Security Investment Program (NSIP), a vital mechanism that supports the modernization of NATO infrastructure across member states.

"The complex has the capacity to provide short-term accommodation for 2,500 soldiers, in line with NATO standards," the Polish Ministry of Defense stated.

General Curtis Taylor, who is responsible for the US Tactical Ground Forces in Poland, remarked, "It is a great honor for us to be with you as we raise the American flag over this new facility—built by Poles for Americans. This symbolizes our strong commitment and the enduring alliance between the Polish Armed Forces and the Polish people."

This new camp is part of a broader effort to bolster NATO's military presence on the eastern flank, enhancing defense cooperation and interoperability between allied forces. The West Pomeranian region, with its proximity to the Baltic Sea and Russia, plays a key strategic role in NATO’s security posture, especially in light of recent regional tensions. This development underscores the deepening military cooperation between Poland and the United States, reinforcing Poland’s role as a central player in European defense.

In addition, the camp is expected to serve as a training hub, improving the readiness of NATO forces in the region. With advanced training facilities and a robust infrastructure, the camp will likely host multinational exercises, contributing to the collective defense capabilities of the alliance.