21 PABRADE, Lithuania – Members of 2nd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment took advantage of an opportunity to demonstrate their mortar weapon systems to increase interoperability with Lithuanian mortar counterparts Jan. 13, 2021, despite language barriers and snow. A U.S. M1064, 120mm Mortar Carrier System and Q-50 Lightweight Counter Mortar Radar System were line hauled early morning to begin a three-hour trek to Kazlu Ruda, Lithuania, where the 22nd Battalion of the Lithuanian Land Forces Motorized Infantry “Griffin” Brigade are based. Upon arrival, the U.S. vehicles were off loaded, and the mortar team was met by the Lithuanian 24th Artillery Battalion Commander Lt. Col. Tomas Nauduzas and his staff. The Troopers and allied soldiers finally met face to face after several weeks of planning by phone calls and emails.