( CNN ) Eastern Europe , here comes the cavalry . The U.S. Army says it will soon be sending armored Stryker vehicles on a 1,100-mile convoy through six European countries to show solidarity to allies in the wake of recent Russian actions in the Ukraine and Crimea that have Eastern Europe on edge . The move was first reported Thursday in the military newspaper Stars and Stripes . U.S. Army Europe posted the Stripes story on its website on Friday . The convoy is `` a highly visible demonstration of U.S , commitment to its NATO allies and demonstrating NATO 's ability to move military forces freely across allied borders in close cooperation , '' U.S. Army Europe spokesman Lt. Col. Craig Childs , said in a statement , according to the Stripes report . The troops and vehicles involved will be moving from training exercises conducted as part of Operation Atlantic Resolve in Estonia , Lithuania and Poland , the report said . They 'll move through Latvia and the Czech Republic as they make their way to Vilseck , Germany , about a 40 miles drive from the Czech border . The troops involved are from the 3rd Squadron , 2nd Cavalry Regiment , which are based at Rose Barracks in Vilseck , and they will be accompanied by the Army 's 12th Combat Aviation Brigade , which will provide aerial reconnaissance , the Stripes report said . The move is unusual because long-distance movement of heavy military vehicles such as the 18-ton Strykers is usually done by rail . The trek is being called a `` Dragoon Ride , '' after the unit 's nickname , the Dragoons . Troops will camp out along the route . `` For those participating in it , Dragoon Ride is a unique opportunity , '' Stripes quoted Childs as saying . `` Soldiers and their leaders will have numerous opportunities to engage with local communities along the route , deepen their appreciation for the cultural diversity within the alliance and enhance the relationships that are essential to building and maintaining mutual admiration , respect and trust among allied militaries . '' The convoy will be the latest in a series of displays the U.S. and its NATO allies have taken under Operation Atlantic Resolve , during which the U.S. `` is demonstrating its continued commitment to collective security through a series of actions designed to reassure NATO allies and partners of America 's dedication to enduring peace and stability in the region , in light of the Russian intervention in Ukraine , '' according to the Defense Department 's website . The displays have come as close to 300 yards from the Russian border as U.S. Army Strykers participated in an independence day celebration in Nava , Estonia , last month . Other recent actions include the Air Force 's movement of 12 A-10 Thunderbolt `` tankbuster '' attack jets to an air base in Germany and this month the placing of hundreds of tanks and military vehicles in Latvia , where they 'll soon be matched up with 3,000 troops from Fort Stewart , Georgia . Tension with Russia extends to the air too . Adm. William Gortney , commander of the North American Aerospace Defense Command , told the Senate Armed Services Committee on Thursday that `` this past year has marked a notable increase in Russian military assertiveness . '' Russian heavy bomber aircraft flew more patrols outside Russian airspace `` than in any year since the Cold War , '' though he did not offer a specific number . There have also been increased Russian air patrols across the coastlines of Europe .
Armored U.S. Army continue to make trek to display vehicles with U.S. allies . 16-ton armored vehicles usually travel long distances by rail . Move is latest NATO military display after Russian actions in turkey , turkey .