This footage was filmed and produced 11 January 2024.

In a display of strategic readiness, U.S. Army paratroopers from the Brigade Support Battalion, 173rd Airborne Brigade, conducted a precision airborne operation in collaboration with U.S. Air Force 86th Air Wing C-130 Hercules aircraft onto Juliet DZ in Pordenone, Italy, on January 11, 2024. The 173rd Airborne Brigade stands as the U.S. Army's Contingency Response Force in Europe, ensuring swift deployment capabilities across the United States European, African, and Central Command areas of responsibility.

Deployed strategically across Italy and Germany, the brigade consistently engages in training exercises alongside NATO allies, fostering partnerships and fortifying the alliance. This recent operation underscores the commitment of U.S. forces to maintaining a robust and responsive presence in the region, contributing to the collective security efforts alongside international partners.