U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 173rd Airborne Brigade prepare to load a C-17 Globemaster III during exercise Swift Response 24 at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 7, 2024. Agile Combat Employment allows U.S. forces to work closely with our European Allies and partners to deter, defend and win across the spectrum of conflict. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)