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Social Media Reel: 2-503rd Paratroopers Conduct Airborne Operation During "Rock Snowfall" Exercise
173rd Airborne Brigade
Jan. 14, 2025 | 0:24
U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade conducted an airborne operation and follow-on mission known as, “Rock Snowfall,” January 14, 2025, Pordenone, Italy.
The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the U.S. Army's Contingency Response Force in Europe, providing rapidly deployable forces to the United States European, African, and Central Command areas of responsibility. Forward deployed across Italy and Germany, the brigade routinely trains alongside NATO allies and partners to build partnerships and strengthen the alliance.
(Editing by Sgt. Mariah Gonzalez
Video by Sgt. C Jay Spence and Sgt. Jose Lora)
Audio featured in this production is licensed for royalty-free use by the 173rd Airborne Brigade:
"Dimensions" by Ryan Taubert, Musicbed (https://www.musicbed.com/songs/dimensions/83964)
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