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    Paratrooper Safely on the DZ [Image 4 of 11]

    Paratrooper Safely on the DZ

    ITALY

    06.13.2018

    Photo by Lt. Col. John Hall 

    173rd Airborne Brigade

    A paratrooper reaches up to remove his parachture harness immediately after performing a perfect parachute landing fall (PLF). He will then ready his weapon, don his equipment and move to the rally point. This parachute assault called "Rock Drop" is a battalion sized seizure of contested territory is a joint operation between the 2-503rd Infantry (The Rock) supported by Italian Paratroopers. The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the Contingency Response Force for US Army Europe, Africa and the Middle East, capable of deploying ready forces within 18 hours of notification.

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    IMAGE INFO

    Date Taken: 06.13.2018
    Date Posted: 06.14.2018 17:50
    Photo ID: 4485683
    VIRIN: 180613-A-VI272-849
    Resolution: 5736x3824
    Size: 18.65 MB
    Location: IT

    Web Views: 28
    Downloads: 13

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