This video shows the point of view of Sgt. Mariah Y. Gonzalez, a U.S. Army paratrooper assigned to the 173rd Airborne Brigade, as she jumps out of a C-130 aircraft during an airborne operation over Juliet Drop Zone, Pordenone, Italy, Nov. 20, 2024.
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 video by Sgt. Mariah Y. Gonzalez)
Aviano, Italy (October 16, 2024) — The 173rd Brigade Support Battalion is prioritizing readiness this month with a focus on soldier readiness processing to ensure paratroopers are mission-ready. This period allows the battalion to conduct essential maintenance and inspections of motor pools, arms rooms, and barracks, maintaining operational excellence.
