Army paratroopers from 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade and paratroopers from Spanish Armed Forces Airborne Brigade (BRIPAC), are preparing the area for explosives during demolition training in support of Exercise Sky Soldier 16, March 2, 2016, at Chinchilla training area in Spain. The training objective of Exercise Sky Soldier 16 is to enhance the brigade’s 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment readiness for multinational contingency operations and capabilities to conduct future missions with NATO allies and partners. The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the
Army paratroopers from 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade and paratroopers from Spanish Armed Forces Airborne Brigade (BRIPAC), are preparing the area for explosives during demolition training in support of Exercise Sky Soldier 16, March 2, 2016, at Chinchilla training area in Spain. The training objective of Exercise Sky Soldier 16 is to enhance the brigade’s 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment readiness for multinational contingency operations and capabilities to conduct future missions with NATO allies and partners. The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the Army’s Contingency Response Force in Europe, providing rapidly deploying forces to the Army Europe, Africa and Central Command areas of responsibility within 18 hours. The brigade routinely trains alongside NATO allies and partners to build stronger relationships and strengthen the alliance. (Photo by Elena Baladelli/released)
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