Paratroopers gathered early in the morning for equipment issue and final jump preparations as part of Agile Spirit 25

A U.S. Army paratrooper assigned to the 173rd Airborne Brigade carries his parachute inside a hangar at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, July 21, 2025. Paratroopers gathered early in the morning for equipment issue and final jump preparations as part of Agile Spirit 25. The 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)

PHOTO BY: Staff Sgt. Brieana Bolfing
VIRIN: 250721-F-VB704-1083.JPG
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NIKON Z 7_2

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VR 70-200mm f/2.8G

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28/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/125

ISO

1600

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