C005641

Round shaped coin, pewter in color, 2 1/4 inches in diameter.

From the El Paso Times dated 8 May 2016, datelined Fort Bliss, Texas:

"Soldiers from Fort Bliss' air assault helicopter battalion have been busy training since December for their next mission - to deploy to Europe and show support for U.S. allies on that continent. About 400 aviation soldiers, mostly from 3rd Battalion, 501st Aviation Regiment, will deploy (for nine months) to central and eastern Europe in mid-summer to support Operation Atlantic Resolve - - -. Operation Atlantic Resolve is an ongoing show of commitment and resolve by the United states toward its NATO and other European allies."