Sky Soldiers jump into Atlantic Resolve during Bayonet Strike [Image 8 of 13]

ADAZI, LATVIA

09.12.2016

Photo by Pfc. James Dutkavich 

24th Theater Public Affairs Support Element

U.S. Army Pfc. Samuel Ball, native of Crossville, Tenn., Paratrooper assigned to Company C, 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment (Airborne), 173rd Airborne Brigade, repacks his parachute after landing from jumping out of a C-17 Globemaster III at a drop zone near Adazi, Latvia for exercise Bayonet Strike September 12, 2016. The 173rd Airborne Brigade, based in Vicenza, Italy, is the Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, and is capable of projecting forces to conduct a full range of military operations across the United States European, Central and Africa Command areas of responsibility within 18 hours. Operation Atlantic Resolve is a U.S. led effort in Eastern Europe that demonstrates U.S. commitment to the collective security of NATO and dedication to enduring peace and stability in the region.

• Date Taken: 09.12.2016
• Date Posted: 09.13.2016 01:27
• Photo ID: 2847463
• VIRIN: 160912-A-AE054-478
• Resolution: 5184x3456
• Size: 2 MB
• Location: ADAZI, LV