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Paratroopers Conduct All-Female Women's Day Jump

It was an International Women's Day to remember for the Army's 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 11th Airborne Division "Arctic Angels."

An Army paratrooper stands behind another and prepares equipment for them.
International Women's Day Jump
Army paratroopers prepare equipment for an all-women jump in honor of International Women's Day at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, March 7, 2024.
Photo By: Air Force Airman 1st Class Tala Hunt
VIRIN: 240307-F-SP759-1012Y
Army paratroopers stand in a line as they prepare to board a military aircraft during daylight.
International Women's Day Jump
Army paratroopers prepare to board a C-17 Globemaster III for an all-women jump in honor of International Women's Day at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, March 7, 2024.
Photo By: Air Force Airman 1st Class Tala Hunt
VIRIN: 240307-F-SP759-1206Y
A group of Army paratroopers sit inside a military aircraft, awaiting take off.
International Women's Day Jump
Army paratroopers await take off on C-17 Globemaster III for an all-women jump at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, March 7, 2024. Every member of the operation, including jumpers, jumpmasters and air crew were women, making it the first all-female airborne operation in division history.
Photo By: Air Force Airman 1st Class Tala Hunt
VIRIN: 240307-F-SP759-1323Y
Female paratroopers assigned to the team conducted a jump from a C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 176th Wing, Alaska Air National Guard to mark the day of recognition at Malemute Drop Zone, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, March 7.

Paratroopers jump from a military aircraft on a cloudy day.
International Women's Day Jump
Female Army paratroopers with the 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 11th Airborne Division "Arctic Angels" jump from a C-17 Globemaster III in honor of International Women’s Day at Malemute Drop Zone, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, March 7, 2024.
Photo By: Air Force Senior Airman Julia Lebens
VIRIN: 240307-F-RJ686-2016Y
An Army paratrooper prepares to land after jumping from a military aircraft on a gray, cloudy day.
International Women's Day Jump
An Army paratrooper prepares to land after jumping from a C-17 Globemaster III in honor of International Women’s Day at Malemute Drop Zone, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, March 7, 2024.
Photo By: Air Force Senior Airman Julia Lebens
VIRIN: 240307-F-RJ686-1494Y
Paratroopers prepare to land on snowy ground after jumping from a military aircraft on a gray, cloudy day.
International Women's Day Jump
Female Army paratroopers with the 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 11th Airborne Division "Arctic Angels" jump from a C-17 Globemaster III in honor of International Women’s Day at Malemute Drop Zone, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, March 7, 2024.
Photo By: Air Force Senior Airman Julia Lebens
VIRIN: 240307-F-RJ686-1351Y

Female soldiers and airmen participated in the jump and all ground and air duties were executed by women.

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