U.S. Army Paratroopers assigned to 3rd Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 173rd Mobile Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), conduct an airborne operation onto Juliet Drop Zone, Italy, Jan. 20, 2026. The training enhanced airborne proficiency and ensured Paratroopers remain ready, lethal, and disciplined in support of contingency operations.
The 173rd Mobile Brigade Combat Team (Airborne) 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 photo by Sgt. Joskanny Lua)
| Date Taken: | 01.19.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 03.02.2026 12:02 |
| Photo ID: | 9543928 |
| VIRIN: | 260119-A-VS161-9580 |
| Resolution: | 5471x8207 |
| Size: | 17.45 MB |
| Location: | AVIANO, IT |
| Web Views: | 29 |
| Downloads: | 2 |
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