A British Army Jump Master with Charlie (Bruneval) Company, 2 PARA checks the parachute of Maj. Gen. Andrew M. Rohling, Southern European Task Force, Africa's Commander before a sustainment airborne operation into Juliet Drop Zone, Italy, June 3, 2021. These checks ensure the equipment is rigged, worn and fitted correctly to the jumper ensuring their safety as they exit an aircraft hundreds of feet in the air.
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)
Date Taken: | 06.03.2021 |
Date Posted: | 06.08.2021 15:25 |
Photo ID: | 6677926 |
VIRIN: | 210603-A-BL167-589 |
Resolution: | 3491x2473 |
Size: | 7.24 MB |
Location: | AVIANO AIR BASE, IT |
Web Views: | 153 |
Downloads: | 15 |
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