U.S. Army paratroopers with the 173rd Airborne Brigade sit inside a C-130H Hercules aircraft assigned to the Delaware Air National Guard enroute to a jump location during Agile Spirit 25 at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, July 21, 2025. The exercise enhances readiness and interoperability between NATO allies and regional partners through combined airborne and ground maneuver training. The joint airborne operation marked the start of Agile Spirit 25, with approximately 340 paratroopers from the U.S. Army’s 173rd Airborne Brigade jumping from Incirlik Air Base alongside 100 Turkish Army paratroopers. Following the airborne assault, U.S. forces will transition to Georgia for a series of multinational training events, including live-fire exercises. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brieana E. Bolfing)