AdvertisementNear The Russian Border, U.S. And NATO Beef Up Their PresenceNovember 30, 2016Lucian KimfacebookEmailAn Estonian soldier takes aim during a training exercise at Tapa Army Base, Estonia, on Nov. 17. U.S. troops were also taking part in the training, about 70 miles from the border with Russia. NATO countries are stepping up their presence in Eastern Europe at a time of rising tensions with Russia. (Lucian Kim/NPR)