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    A military ceremony appears to be taking place outdoors, with a soldier wearing a US Army patch (82nd Airborne Division insignia visible) pinning something onto the chest of a soldier wearing a maroon beret. Both individuals and the assembled troops in the background are wearing blue surgical face masks, suggesting this occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic period. A formation of soldiers wearing maroon berets and MultiCam/MTP camouflage uniforms stands in the background.

    AVIANO, ITALY

    06.03.2021

    Photo by Spc. Giovanny Lopez 

    173rd Airborne Brigade

    Paratroopers with the 173rd Airborne Brigade and Charlie (Bruneval) Company, 2 PARA (British Army) perform a wing exchange after successfully completing an airborne operation at Juliet Drop Zone, June 3, 2021.
    This jump wing exchange fosters esprit de corps amongst both U.S. and British paratroopers giving them the opportunity to wear another military's award on their uniforms.

    The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the U.S. Army’s Contingency Response Force in Europe, providing rapidly deployable forces to the United States European, Africa and Central Command areas of responsibility. Forward deployable across Italy and Germany, the brigade routinely trains alongside NATO allies and partners to build partnerships and strengthened the alliance.

    (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Giovanny Lopez)​

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    Date Taken: 06.03.2021
    Date Posted: 06.08.2021 13:07
    Photo ID: 6677919
    VIRIN: 210603-A-BL167-190
    Resolution: 3586x2540
    Size: 5.83 MB
    Location: AVIANO, IT
    Web Views: 197
    Downloads: 11

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    A military paratrooper stands in the foreground on a tarmac, arms crossed, wearing full jump gear including a parachute pack, combat helmet, and face mask. Behind them, numerous similarly equipped soldiers are gathered near the open rear ramp of a large military transport aircraft. The setting appears to be a pre-jump marshaling area at a military airfield.
    A military ceremony appears to be taking place outdoors, with a soldier wearing a US Army patch (82nd Airborne Division insignia visible) pinning something onto the chest of a soldier wearing a maroon beret. Both individuals and the assembled troops in the background are wearing blue surgical face masks, suggesting this occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic period. A formation of soldiers wearing maroon berets and MultiCam/MTP camouflage uniforms stands in the background.
    Military paratroopers are preparing to jump from what appears to be a C-130 Hercules military transport aircraft. Soldiers in full combat gear and parachute equipment are lined up near the open rear door of the aircraft, with a jumpmaster visible checking equipment. The image captures the moment just before a static-line parachute jump operation.
    A U.S. Army soldier in full combat uniform and helmet is kneeling in a tall grass field, appearing to handle or pack equipment. The soldier is wearing OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform with visible U.S. Army and unit patches. The background shows a mountainous landscape with what appears to be a building or facility in the mid-distance.
    Military personnel are inside what appears to be a C-130 or similar military transport aircraft, preparing for a parachute operation. The foreground soldier is wearing full parachute gear, a combat helmet, and MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniform with a visible US flag patch. Multiple soldiers are visible in the background, also equipped with parachute rigs and tactical gear.
    Two military personnel in MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniforms are shown in what appears to be a military facility, with one soldier assisting the other in fitting or checking a parachute rig. The soldier being fitted wears a combat helmet and has a name tape reading 'ROHLING' with two stars visible on the shoulder, indicating a Major General rank. The setting appears to be a pre-jump equipment inspection area with military unit insignia visible on the wall in the background.
    Three U.S. Army soldiers in full combat gear and parachute harnesses are gathered together reviewing a document on what appears to be a tarmac or airfield surface. All three are wearing camouflage uniforms, helmets with netting, black face masks, and green parachute rigs with yellow and red hardware. The scene suggests a pre-jump briefing or manifest check prior to an airborne operation.
    A column of military paratroopers in full jump gear marches across an airfield tarmac in single file. The soldiers are equipped with parachute packs, helmets, and full combat equipment, suggesting a pre-jump marshaling or load-up procedure. The setting appears to be a military air base with hangar buildings visible in the background.
    Military personnel in camouflage uniforms are conducting a parachute equipment inspection inside a building. A soldier wearing US Army OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform with a combat helmet is having their parachute harness and reserve parachute checked by another soldier in British MTP (Multi-Terrain Pattern) uniform. Both individuals are wearing face masks, suggesting this was taken during the COVID-19 pandemic period.
    A military paratrooper is descending under a large olive/gray round parachute canopy toward an open grassy field. The soldier appears to be in full combat gear and has a separate equipment bundle suspended below them on a lowering line. The setting appears to be a designated drop zone with trees and low structures visible in the background.
    A soldier in camouflage uniform and helmet is kneeling in an open grassy field, gathering and recovering a parachute after a landing. The parachute canopy and suspension lines are spread across the tall dry grass in front of the soldier. The setting appears to be a drop zone in a rural or semi-arid landscape with trees and utility structures visible on the horizon.

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