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Green Berets, Greek Paratroopers Participate in Trojan Footprint

Army Green Berets joined Greek special operations forces for a joint military freefall exercise during Trojan Footprint 24 in the skies above Greece. The special ops training is part of Steadfast Defender — NATO's largest military exercise since the Cold War.

The free fall jump is only one of many training opportunities for U.S. troops and NATO allies in various places around the world.

Service members jump out of an aircraft.
Jumping Out
Greek special operations forces jump out of an Air Force MC-130J Commando II, operated by the 67th Special Operations Squadron, for a joint military free fall with Army Green Berets during Exercise Trojan Footprint 24, over Greece, March 5, 2024. Exercise Trojan Footprint promotes peace and security through cooperation, collaboration and interoperability through a display of solidarity and transparency.
Credit: Air Force Tech. Sgt. Westin Warburton
VIRIN: 240305-F-WT432-6074
Service members jump out of an aircraft.
Clouds Ahead
Greek special operations forces jump out of an Air Force MC-130J Commando II, operated by the 67th Special Operations Squadron, for a joint military free fall with Army Green Berets during Exercise Trojan Footprint 24, over Greece, March 5, 2024. Exercise Trojan Footprint promotes peace and security through cooperation, collaboration and interoperability through a display of solidarity and transparency.
Credit: Air Force Tech. Sgt. Westin Warburton
VIRIN: 240305-F-WT432-4515

Trojan Footprint also is taking place in Georgia, Germany, North Macedonia, Romania and Bulgaria, where Green Berets took part in low-light weapons training.

A soldier fires a weapon at a stack of tires.
Trojan Footprint
Army Green Berets assigned to the 1-10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) simulate room clearing under low-light conditions during Trojan Footprint 2024 near Sofia, Bulgaria, March 1, 2024. U.S. Special Operations Command Europe brings unique capabilities and expertise that contributes to overall combined joint campaign planning, ensuring interoperability in a dynamic security environment.
Credit: Army Sgt. Alejandro Lucero
VIRIN: 240301-Z-JU983-3115A
A soldier aims a weapon, which shoots out a red laser beam in a darkened area.
Low Light Laser
An Army Green Beret adjusts a laser sight to engage targets in low light conditions during Trojan Footprint 2024 near Sofia, Bulgaria, March 1, 2024. Exercise Trojan Footprint provides NATO allies and partner special operations forces an opportunity to enhance their skills, build interoperability and demonstrate their capabilities within the European theater.
Credit: Army Sgt. Alejandro Lucero
VIRIN: 240301-Z-JU983-3024A

Trojan Footprint 24 is a U.S. European Command-approved exercise conducted by U.S. Special Operations Command Europe every two years since 2016. Approximately 900 U.S. service members are taking part.

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