Legion, Dog and Hostile Companies from 1-503rd Infantry Regiment, Assassin Battery from 4-319th AFAR, and Castle Sappers showcased their machine gun marksmanship during live fire exercises in Sweden 🇸🇪 The training is part of #SwiftResponse24 🪖

🎥 by Sgt. Gabriel Cole

#SkySoldiers 🪂 teamed up with the Swedish Army for an intensive Military Operations in Urban Terrain (MOUT) training during #SwiftResponse24 🇸🇪🤝🇺🇸 Both forces gained invaluable experience by learning from each other’s expertise.

U.S. Army 🎥 by Sgt. Mariah Y. Gonzalez

🔥Over the last two days in Sweden, as part of #SwiftResponse24 , the #SkySoldiers 🪂have been absolutely nailing their platoon live fires!
🎥 by Sgt. Gabriel Cole @usarmy
U.S. ArmyEURAF U.S. European Command U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa #SteadfastDefender24 #Defender

Victory is always possible for the ones that refuse to stop fighting! 👊

#SkySoldiers 🪂 conducted live fire 💥 training in North Macedonia 🇲🇰 as part of #SwiftResponse24 . The exercise is part of larger NATO exercise, #SteadfastDefender24 .

Try being part of Italy's 🇮🇹 ‘Folgore’ - meaning ‘lightning’! Meanwhile, Spain’s 🇪🇸 thrill-seekers are known as the ‘Black Berets’ or Brigada Paracaidista (BRIPAC). These parachutists jumped into Sweden 🇸🇪 with the Herd during the country's most significant airborne operation.

#SwiftResponse24 ❗️

#SkySoldiers 🪂 with The Rock and King conducted an airborne operation and simulated capturing an airfield and executing fire missions in Macedonia as part of Swift Response 24.

📸 by Sgt. Jose Lora, U.S. Army

#CombatReady #173rd #Lethal #Agile

Welcome to NATO Sweden 🇸🇪
You crushed it 💪🏽 At one of the world’s most advanced training sites, the 173rd Airborne Brigade 🪂 teamed up with the Swedish Army in Sweden 🇸🇪 for cutting-edge Military Operations in Urban Terrain (MOUT) training.

A U.S. Army Soldier assigned to the 173rd Airborne Brigade applies camouflage paint to his face during exercise Swift Response 24 at Aviano Air Base, Italy dvidshub.net/image/8392956/…
📸 by U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek

The Esercito Italiano Italiano 🇮🇹 -or Italian Army- conducted joint training with the 173rd Airborne Brigade in Sweden🇸🇪 the newest country to join NATO.
#ItalianArmy #ArmyPatrol #StrongerTogether #SwiftResponse #SR24 #NATO #InternationalAlliance #DefenseTraining #SteadfastDefender24

Yesterday #SkySoldiers 🪂 with 2-503 the rock and 4_319 AFAR jumped into Macedonia 🇲🇰 as part of Swift Response 24.

📸 by Sgt. Jose Lora, U.S. Army

#CombatReady #173rd #Lethal #Agile

Wars don't always take place in remote areas—sometimes, they unfold in cities. The #SkySoldiers recently trained alongside our Swedish 🇸🇪 allies at the Swedish Army's Military Operations Urban Terrain (MOUT) site. 🎥 #StrongerTogether U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa U.S. Army Europe and Africa U.S. European Command @USArmy

Honoring history, honoring heroes. 🫡

Today, the 173rd Airborne Brigade stands on sacred ground at Ponti sul Mincio 🇮🇹 to commemorate the Battle of Monte Casale—the final battle of WWII on Italian soil. We remember the bravery and sacrifice of those who fought for freedom.

If it’s not raining we aren’t training ‼️🪂💥

#SkySoldiers 🪂 train with their large-caliber weapons during Heavy Weapons Leaders Course in Grafenwoehr 🇩🇪 training area.

@usarmy 📸 by Kevin Payne

#StrongerTogether @setaf @usaeuraf

#RangersLeadTheWay 🪖

Congratulations to Sgt. Jeffrey Brooks from Spartan Company, 54th BEB🪽 Sgt. Brooks, who serves as a wheeled vehicle mechanic, just earned his Ranger tab with Ranger Class 05-24! 🪂🇺🇸🇮🇹
USAG Italy U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa

To commemorate the enduring legacy of service and protection by our police force, Maj. Travis Gerbatsch joined Italian 🇮🇹leaders in Vicenza to celebrate the Anniversary of the Foundation of the Italian State Police 👮🏻‍♂️ on April 10, 2024.

📸 by Spc. C’Jay Spence

Big shoutout to Staff Sgt. Schill and Sgt. Bastien from Bastion Company for securing the 11th spot in the Best Sapper Competition! Their commitment and skill have truly set them apart as some of the finest in the Army. #DaggersIn #EarnTheRight #SkySoldiers U.S. Army

Volunteering is an act of heroism

#SkySoldiers 🪂 and family members with 1-503 “1st ROCK” are recognized for donating their time by volunteering in the Vicenza community with a recognition ceremony

@usarmy 📸 by Sgt. Mariah Y. Gonzalez

#StrongerTogether @usagitaly @setaf

On #FlightFriday (yes that's a thing), check out our pals with 10th AAMDC doing their thing with our NATO #Allies in #Croatia for exercise #OperationShield 2024.

📽️ by Sgt. Yesenia Cadavid

#StrongerTogether #WeAreNATO #LSGE24 #StrongAndStrategic