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As Native American Heritage Month unfolds, Spc. Elijah Brady, a Navajo paratrooper with the 173rd Airborne Brigade, reflects on his journey of resilience, service, and cultural pride. From Rock Point, Arizona, Brady embodies the strength of his ancestors while meeting the demands of modern military life.
“Despite how small our group is compared to the rest of the U.S. Army, we still are warriors,” Brady said. “Affirming Native voices—to me—is fully recognizing history.”
The 173rd Airborne Brigade serves as the U.S. Army's Contingency Response Force in Europe, providing rapidly deployable forces to U.S. European, African, and Central Command areas of responsibility. Forward deployed in Italy and Germany, the brigade routinely trains with NATO allies and partners to build relationships and strengthen the alliance.
(U.S. Army video by Capt. Jennifer French)
| Date Taken: | 11.18.2024 |
| Date Posted: | 11.18.2024 13:18 |
| Photo ID: | 8759943 |
| VIRIN: | 241118-A-XY121-4298 |
| Resolution: | 3006x1692 |
| Size: | 590.99 KB |
| Location: | IT |
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