Army paratroopers assigned to the 173rd Airborne Brigade, practice acquiring a target with a FIM-92 Stinger during a training air defense at Vicenza, Italy, Nov. 16, 2022. The STPT (Stinger Tactical Proficiency Trainer) provides soldiers coverage in contested and restrictive environments, targeting and live fire engagement against flying objects on low and medium level altitudes. The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, capable of projecting ready forces anywhere in the European, Africa or Central Commands' areas of responsibility.

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