A Army paratrooper assigned to the 173rd Airborne Brigade’s chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear platoon checks his protective mask Sept. 1, 2015 before entering a tear-gas chamber during bilateral exercise Toxic Dragon in Rieti, Italy. Toxic Dragon brought together troops from the 173rd Airborne and the Italian army’s 7th CBRN Regiment to share techniques and improve interoperability. (Photo by VI Specialist Elena Baladelli/released) Exercise Toxic Dragon 150901-A-II094-014

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