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Drop Zone Descent

Army paratroopers descend to the ground during airborne training at the Juliet drop zone in Pordenone, Italy, May 22, 2018. The soldiers are assigned to the 173rd Airborne Brigade. Army photo by Davide Dalla Massara

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Tags: european security, european command, eucom, soldiers, army, training, european security special
Credit: Davide Dalla Massara VIRIN: 180522-A-DO858-0721C.JPG

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