Paratroopers Fire M252A1 Mortar System

August 7, 2025

August 4, 2025 - U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to Bravo Company, 173rd Brigade Support Battalion, 173rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, live-fire a M252A1 81mm mortar system during multinational training exercise Eagle Ace 2025 at Slunj training area, Croatia. Eagle Ace 2025 is designed to enhance interoperability and readiness among NATO allies and partners.

The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the U.S. Army's Contingency Response Force in Europe, providing rapidly deployable forces to the U.S. European, African and Central Command areas of responsibility. Forward deployed across Italy and Germany, the brigade routinely trains with allies and partners to build readiness and strengthen the alliance.

Image created by USA Patriotism! from U.S. Army photo by Elena Baladelli.

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