U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to the 173rd Airborne Brigade drop from a U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules as part of Swift Response 2025, as a part of Swift Response 2025 at Memel Drop Zone, Gaižiūnai Training Area, Lithuania, May 16, 2025. The operation involves 1,650 paratroopers from five allied nations: Italy, France, Germany, and the Netherlands. This demonstration highlights the ability to work together in unannounced combat situations. The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the U.S. Army's Contingency Response Force in Europe, providing rapidly deployable forces to the United States European, African, and Central Command areas of responsibility. Forward deployed across Italy and Germany, the brigade routinely trains alongside NATO allies and partners to build partnerships and strengthen the alliance. (U.S. Army photos by Elena Baladelli)
Date Taken: | 05.16.2025 |
Date Posted: | 05.20.2025 12:19 |
Photo ID: | 9048769 |
VIRIN: | 250516-A-II094-9204 |
Resolution: | 8256x5504 |
Size: | 2.01 MB |
Location: | GAIžIūNAI, LT |
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