U.S. Army Paratroopers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade and soldiers from Charlie Battery, 1st Battalion, 57th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, fire an FIM-92 Stinger during the exercise Shield 24, April 12, 2024 in Pula, Croatia. This annual event bolsters Croatian air defense capabilities against low and medium-altitude threats. Joined by international partners, including and the Polish, Slovenian, and French Armed Forces, the exercise emphasizes air defense tactics and live-fire engagements. The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the U.S. Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, ready to deploy swiftly across the region. (U.S. Army photo by Davide Dalla Massara)
| Date Taken: | 04.12.2024 |
| Date Posted: | 04.16.2024 12:29 |
| Photo ID: | 8343264 |
| VIRIN: | 240412-A-DO858-2004 |
| Resolution: | 8256x5504 |
| Size: | 13.87 MB |
| Location: | PULA, HR |
| Web Views: | 144 |
| Downloads: | 13 |
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