U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to the 173rd Airborne Brigade conduct urban operations (UO) training alongside Swedish troops during Exercise Swift Response 24, Kvarn, Sweden, May 8, 2024.
Swift Response 24 is a U.S. Army Europe led exercise focused on the strategic deployment of continental United States-based forces, employment of Army Prepositioned Stocks, and interoperability with Allies and partners. Taking place from 5 May to 17 May, Swift Response 24 demonstrates 173rd Airborne Brigade’s ability to leverage host nation capabilities to increase USAREUR-AF’s operational reach.
The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the U.S. Army's Contingency Response Force in Europe, providing rapidly deployable forces to the United States...