If you thought the looming military threat of Russia to the United States and its NATO allies was nothing but a breath of hot vodka air, this new juicy little tidbit from across the pond will make you think otherwise. And get you to finally hang up that Vladimir Putin dartboard that’s been collecting dust in your garage.

According to Stars and Stripes, all U.S. military tanks in Europe will — once again — be painted woodland green. As you probably know, they’ve been tan-colored in congruence with the wars and conflicts that have taken place in the Middle East over the past two decades plus.

After the former Soviet Union invaded Ukraine last year, the jockeying of muscle on both sides (NATO, too) has been a constant. And while many skeptics remain steadfast in their belief that the tension between the two powerful nations is nothing more than a benign, glorified pissing contest, a top U.S. Army officer — Europe commander Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges — did little to strengthen these war dove doubters in remarks to reporters at the Coleman Barracks in Mannheim, Germany Tuesday.

“It is about deterrence and reassurance, and paint — all of a sudden that matters,” Hodges said.

Similarly to the new look battle machines, military officials also mentioned the relearning of old logistical skills and the like — tactical fundamentals not used in the fight in Afghanistan and Iraq.

“We need to rebuild competency on several levels,” said Maj. Gen. Duane A. Gamble — who happens to be the commander of the 21st Theater Sustainment Command.

Want to see something fascinating? Take a look at the following animated infographic detailing the shift and rise of U.S. military personnel in the globe from 1990 on:

 

International Business Times