Paratroopers from the 1-325th Airborne Infantry Regiment jump from a C-17 aircraft during a strategic jump as part of Operation Bright Star 2009, a combined exercise including 11 countries and hosted by Egypt. Operation Bright Star is a biennial training exercise that promotes teambuilding and the sharing of expertise in a variety of areas among the participating countries. US Army 53124 Bright Star 09 Airborne Operation

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Keywords: 2009/10, armed, bright, conflict, forces, military, operation, star, states, united, war