3 509th airborne hi-res stock photography and images

U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 11th Airborne Division, prepare to board a U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J aircraft assigned to the Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VGMR) 153, Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, May 31, 2023. Paratroopers assigned to the 1st Battalion, 509th Infantry Regiment at Fort Polk, Louisiana, joined members from the 3-509th on their jump to celebrate the donation of items worn by World War II veteran Staff Sgt. Stock Photo

RM2R5GYP7–U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 11th Airborne Division, prepare to board a U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J aircraft assigned to the Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VGMR) 153, Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, May 31, 2023. Paratroopers assigned to the 1st Battalion, 509th Infantry Regiment at Fort Polk, Louisiana, joined members from the 3-509th on their jump to celebrate the donation of items worn by World War II veteran Staff Sgt.

U.S. Army 1st. Sgt. Class Karl Zaglauer, of HHC 3-509th Infantry Airborne Division, radios in for explosive ordnance disposal team in East Patika, Afghanistan, on May 16. Patrol in East Patika 184643 Stock Photo

RMHEHXEF–U.S. Army 1st. Sgt. Class Karl Zaglauer, of HHC 3-509th Infantry Airborne Division, radios in for explosive ordnance disposal team in East Patika, Afghanistan, on May 16. Patrol in East Patika 184643

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Anthony Heck, a native of Wasilla, Alaska, and dog handler attached to Chosen Company, and Nina 3, a military working dog, patrol in the Jani Khel district April 11 during Operation Marble Lion. Chosen Company is part of the 3rd Battalion Airborne, 509th Infantry Regiment, Task Force Gold Geronimo. Army Staff Sgt. Jason Epperson Stock Photo

RMEJKE63–U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Anthony Heck, a native of Wasilla, Alaska, and dog handler attached to Chosen Company, and Nina 3, a military working dog, patrol in the Jani Khel district April 11 during Operation Marble Lion. Chosen Company is part of the 3rd Battalion Airborne, 509th Infantry Regiment, Task Force Gold Geronimo. Army Staff Sgt. Jason Epperson

U.S. Army Spc. Kyle Tango, an infantryman with Baker Company, 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 11th Airborne Division, mans a fighting position during night operations for Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center-Alaska 23-02 at Yukon Training Area, Alaska, April 3, 2023. JPMRC-AK 23-02 is a display of the 11th Airborne Division’s ability to survive and thrive in the Arctic, and its soldiers’ ability to fight and win our nation’s wars anywhere. Tango is from Pensacola, Fla. Stock Photo

RM2R483CP–U.S. Army Spc. Kyle Tango, an infantryman with Baker Company, 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 11th Airborne Division, mans a fighting position during night operations for Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center-Alaska 23-02 at Yukon Training Area, Alaska, April 3, 2023. JPMRC-AK 23-02 is a display of the 11th Airborne Division’s ability to survive and thrive in the Arctic, and its soldiers’ ability to fight and win our nation’s wars anywhere. Tango is from Pensacola, Fla.

Army Pfc. James Sneed, B Company, 1st Battalion Airborne, 509th Infantry Regiment, fires at a downrange target during nuclear, biological, and chemical training at the Small Arms Complex, June 17, 2013. Qualifying with their assigned weapons while wearing a M40A1 protective mask was the first in a group of tasks the Soldiers completed, including personal and warning equipment use, decontamination procedures, mask maintenance, and completion of the mask confidence course. Stock Photo

RMEJKDXN–Army Pfc. James Sneed, B Company, 1st Battalion Airborne, 509th Infantry Regiment, fires at a downrange target during nuclear, biological, and chemical training at the Small Arms Complex, June 17, 2013. Qualifying with their assigned weapons while wearing a M40A1 protective mask was the first in a group of tasks the Soldiers completed, including personal and warning equipment use, decontamination procedures, mask maintenance, and completion of the mask confidence course.

Paratroopers assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, U.S. Army Alaska, participate in an award ceremony held at Pershing Field, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, June 7, 2018. The ceremony recognized the sacrifices and achievements of the Soldiers of 3 Geronimo during their recent 9 month combat deployment to Afghanistan. Stock Photo

RMPFE9H9–Paratroopers assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, U.S. Army Alaska, participate in an award ceremony held at Pershing Field, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, June 7, 2018. The ceremony recognized the sacrifices and achievements of the Soldiers of 3 Geronimo during their recent 9 month combat deployment to Afghanistan.

U.S. Army Sergeant Matthew Ashmead, a Combat Medic assigned to C Company, 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Regiment C-3/509th PIR, 4th Brigade Combat Team Airborne, 25th Infantry Division Light, measures the forearm of a local boy for a splint, during a patrol near Tounis, North Babil, Iraq, June 28, 2007. Soldiers from C-3/509th PIR are conducting a patrol searching for evidence around the point of origin of a rocket attack on Forward Operations Base Kalsu. Staff Sgt. Sean A. FoleyReleased Stock Photo

RMEJK9F7–U.S. Army Sergeant Matthew Ashmead, a Combat Medic assigned to C Company, 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Regiment C-3/509th PIR, 4th Brigade Combat Team Airborne, 25th Infantry Division Light, measures the forearm of a local boy for a splint, during a patrol near Tounis, North Babil, Iraq, June 28, 2007. Soldiers from C-3/509th PIR are conducting a patrol searching for evidence around the point of origin of a rocket attack on Forward Operations Base Kalsu. Staff Sgt. Sean A. FoleyReleased

Soldiers work to set up their 105 mm howitzer following an airdrop onto Malamute Drop Zone during Operation Spartan Reach on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson June 5. Paratroopers from the 4th Brigade Combat Team Airborne, 25th Infantry Division, conducted airborne operations with C-17 Globemaster aircraft delivering more than 400 Soldiers, M119A2 105 mm howitzers, and container delivery systems. Percy Jones Stock Photo

RMEJK8J1–Soldiers work to set up their 105 mm howitzer following an airdrop onto Malamute Drop Zone during Operation Spartan Reach on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson June 5. Paratroopers from the 4th Brigade Combat Team Airborne, 25th Infantry Division, conducted airborne operations with C-17 Globemaster aircraft delivering more than 400 Soldiers, M119A2 105 mm howitzers, and container delivery systems. Percy Jones

RM2R5GYP6–U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 11th Airborne Division, prepare to board a U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J aircraft assigned to the Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VGMR) 153, Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, May 31, 2023. Paratroopers assigned to the 1st Battalion, 509th Infantry Regiment at Fort Polk, Louisiana, joined members from the 3-509th on their jump to celebrate the donation of items worn by World War II veteran Staff Sgt.

RM2R48D58–U.S. Army Spc. Kyle Tango, an infantryman with Baker Company, 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 11th Airborne Division, mans a fighting position during night operations for Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center-Alaska 23-02 at Yukon Training Area, Alaska, April 3, 2023. JPMRC-AK 23-02 is a display of the 11th Airborne Division’s ability to survive and thrive in the Arctic, and its soldiers’ ability to fight and win our nation’s wars anywhere. Tango is from Pensacola, Fla.

RMPFE9HF–Paratroopers assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, U.S. Army Alaska, participate in an award ceremony held at Pershing Field, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, June 7, 2018. The ceremony recognized the sacrifices and achievements of the Soldiers of 3 Geronimo during their recent 9 month combat deployment to Afghanistan.

RMD9GY4E–Howitzer setup

After exiting a U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J assigned to the Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VGMR) 153, Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 11th Airborne Division, parachute onto the Malemute Drop Zone at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, May 31, 2023. Paratroopers assigned to the 1st Battalion, 509th Infantry Regiment at Fort Polk, Louisiana, joined members from the 3-509th on their jump to celebrate the donation of items worn by World Stock Photo

RM2R62YMD–After exiting a U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J assigned to the Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VGMR) 153, Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 11th Airborne Division, parachute onto the Malemute Drop Zone at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, May 31, 2023. Paratroopers assigned to the 1st Battalion, 509th Infantry Regiment at Fort Polk, Louisiana, joined members from the 3-509th on their jump to celebrate the donation of items worn by World

A U.S. Army paratroopersassigned to 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 11th Airborne Division, fortifies a remote firing position during Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center-Alaska 23-02 at Yukon Training Area, Alaska, April 3, 2023. JPMRC-AK 23-02, executed in Alaska with its world-class training facilities and its harsh Arctic environment, builds Soldiers and leaders into a cohesive team of skilled, tough, alert, and adaptive warriors capable of fighting and winning anywhere. Stock Photo

RM2R48WNY–A U.S. Army paratroopersassigned to 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 11th Airborne Division, fortifies a remote firing position during Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center-Alaska 23-02 at Yukon Training Area, Alaska, April 3, 2023. JPMRC-AK 23-02, executed in Alaska with its world-class training facilities and its harsh Arctic environment, builds Soldiers and leaders into a cohesive team of skilled, tough, alert, and adaptive warriors capable of fighting and winning anywhere.

RMPFE9HB–Paratroopers assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, U.S. Army Alaska, participate in an award ceremony held at Pershing Field, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, June 7, 2018. The ceremony recognized the sacrifices and achievements of the Soldiers of 3 Geronimo during their recent 9 month combat deployment to Afghanistan.

RM2R62YN5–After exiting a U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J assigned to the Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VGMR) 153, Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 11th Airborne Division, parachute onto the Malemute Drop Zone at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, May 31, 2023. Paratroopers assigned to the 1st Battalion, 509th Infantry Regiment at Fort Polk, Louisiana, joined members from the 3-509th on their jump to celebrate the donation of items worn by World

U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 11th Airborne Division, maintain an entry control point at a remote firing position during Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center-Alaska 23-02 at Yukon Training Area, Alaska, April 3, 2023. JPMRC-AK 23-02, executed in Alaska with its world-class training facilities and its harsh Arctic environment, builds Soldiers and leaders into a cohesive team of skilled, tough, alert, and adaptive warriors capable of fighting and winning anywhere. Stock Photo

RM2R4D36C–U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 11th Airborne Division, maintain an entry control point at a remote firing position during Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center-Alaska 23-02 at Yukon Training Area, Alaska, April 3, 2023. JPMRC-AK 23-02, executed in Alaska with its world-class training facilities and its harsh Arctic environment, builds Soldiers and leaders into a cohesive team of skilled, tough, alert, and adaptive warriors capable of fighting and winning anywhere.

RMPFE9HJ–Paratroopers assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, U.S. Army Alaska, participate in an award ceremony held at Pershing Field, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, June 7, 2018. The ceremony recognized the sacrifices and achievements of the Soldiers of 3 Geronimo during their recent 9 month combat deployment to Afghanistan.

RM2R62YJW–After exiting a U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J assigned to the Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VGMR) 153, Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 11th Airborne Division, parachute onto the Malemute Drop Zone at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, May 31, 2023. Paratroopers assigned to the 1st Battalion, 509th Infantry Regiment at Fort Polk, Louisiana, joined members from the 3-509th on their jump to celebrate the donation of items worn by World

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Levi Stein, a paratrooper assigned to 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 11th Airborne Division, chops wood at a remote firing position during Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center-Alaska 23-02 at Yukon Training Area, Alaska, April 3, 2023. JPMRC-AK 23-02, executed in Alaska with its world-class training facilities and its harsh Arctic environment, builds Soldiers and leaders into a cohesive team of skilled, tough, alert, and adaptive warriors capable of fighting and winning anywhere. Stock Photo

RM2R4CK1W–U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Levi Stein, a paratrooper assigned to 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 11th Airborne Division, chops wood at a remote firing position during Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center-Alaska 23-02 at Yukon Training Area, Alaska, April 3, 2023. JPMRC-AK 23-02, executed in Alaska with its world-class training facilities and its harsh Arctic environment, builds Soldiers and leaders into a cohesive team of skilled, tough, alert, and adaptive warriors capable of fighting and winning anywhere.

RMHEMFG0–U.S. Army Sergeant Matthew Ashmead, a Combat Medic assigned to C Company, 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Regiment (C-3/509th PIR), 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division (Light), measures the forearm of a local boy for a splint during a patrol near Tounis, North Babil, Iraq, June 28. Soldiers from C-3/509th PIR are conducting a patrol searching for evidence around the point of origin of a rocket attack on Forward Operations Base Kalsu. Iraqi Police Station 51066

RMPFE9HG–Paratroopers assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, U.S. Army Alaska, participate in an award ceremony held at Pershing Field, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, June 7, 2018. The ceremony recognized the sacrifices and achievements of the Soldiers of 3 Geronimo during their recent 9 month combat deployment to Afghanistan.

Lt. Col. Matthew Hardman (right), commanding officer of 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, Command Sgt. Major David Hanson (left), the 3-509 PIR senior advisor, and Japanese Lt. Col. Masahiro Yamashita (center), commanding officer of the visiting Japan Ground Self Defense Forces, salute during the playing of the National Anthem during the Exercise Arctic Aurora closing ceremony on Pershing Field at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska June 15, 2016. Arctic Aurora is a yearly bilateral training exercise involving elements of the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25t Stock Photo

RMHEPWT1–Lt. Col. Matthew Hardman (right), commanding officer of 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, Command Sgt. Major David Hanson (left), the 3-509 PIR senior advisor, and Japanese Lt. Col. Masahiro Yamashita (center), commanding officer of the visiting Japan Ground Self Defense Forces, salute during the playing of the National Anthem during the Exercise Arctic Aurora closing ceremony on Pershing Field at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska June 15, 2016. Arctic Aurora is a yearly bilateral training exercise involving elements of the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25t

RMHEM4H7–U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Anthony Heck, a native of Wasilla, Alaska, and dog handler attached to Chosen Company, and Nina 3, a military working dog, patrol in the Jani Khel district April 11 during Operation Marble Lion. Chosen Company is part of the 3rd Battalion (Airborne), 509th Infantry Regiment, Task Force Gold Geronimo. Operation Marble Lion 561528

Paratroopers of 2nd Platoon “Gunslingers,' Baker Company walk downrange to check their shot groups during a zero range at Combat Outpost Rahman Kheyl March 16. Baker Company is part of the 3rd Battalion (Airborne), 509th Infantry Regiment, Task Force Gold Geronimo. Flickr - DVIDSHUB - Baker Company of Task Force Gold Geronimo making their mark in Rahman Kheyl (Image 3 of 14) Stock Photo

RMHF0P5W–Paratroopers of 2nd Platoon “Gunslingers,' Baker Company walk downrange to check their shot groups during a zero range at Combat Outpost Rahman Kheyl March 16. Baker Company is part of the 3rd Battalion (Airborne), 509th Infantry Regiment, Task Force Gold Geronimo. Flickr - DVIDSHUB - Baker Company of Task Force Gold Geronimo making their mark in Rahman Kheyl (Image 3 of 14)

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Anthony Heck, a native of Wasilla, Alaska, and dog handler attached to Chosen Company, and Nina 3, a military working dog, investigate a rock barn in the Jani Khel district April 12 during Operation Marble Lion. Chosen Company is part of the 3rd Battalion (Airborne), 509th Infantry Regiment, Task Force Gold Geronimo. Operation Marble Lion 561530 Stock Photo

RMHEM4J4–U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Anthony Heck, a native of Wasilla, Alaska, and dog handler attached to Chosen Company, and Nina 3, a military working dog, investigate a rock barn in the Jani Khel district April 12 during Operation Marble Lion. Chosen Company is part of the 3rd Battalion (Airborne), 509th Infantry Regiment, Task Force Gold Geronimo. Operation Marble Lion 561530

A father waits with his son while paratroopers of 3rd Platoon, Dog Company, 3rd Battalion (Airborne), 509th Infantry Regiment, Task Force 3-509, enroll local nationals into the Biometric Automated Toolset and HIDE system May 30. TF 3-509 and the Afghan National Army were on a joint patrol mission throughout the local villages near Combat Outpost Zormat. Afghan man Stock Photo

RMHEM6G8–A father waits with his son while paratroopers of 3rd Platoon, Dog Company, 3rd Battalion (Airborne), 509th Infantry Regiment, Task Force 3-509, enroll local nationals into the Biometric Automated Toolset and HIDE system May 30. TF 3-509 and the Afghan National Army were on a joint patrol mission throughout the local villages near Combat Outpost Zormat. Afghan man

RM2R62YMF–After exiting a U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J assigned to the Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VGMR) 153, Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 11th Airborne Division, parachute onto the Malemute Drop Zone at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, May 31, 2023. Paratroopers assigned to the 1st Battalion, 509th Infantry Regiment at Fort Polk, Louisiana, joined members from the 3-509th on their jump to celebrate the donation of items worn by World

U.S. Army Col. Jason J. Jones, left, the commander of the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, U.S. Army Alaska, presents paratroopers assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, with the Bronze Star during an award ceremony held at Pershing Field, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, June 7, 2018. The ceremony recognized the sacrifices and achievements of the Soldiers of 3 Geronimo during their recent 9 month combat deployment to Afghanistan. Stock Photo

RMPFE9HT–U.S. Army Col. Jason J. Jones, left, the commander of the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, U.S. Army Alaska, presents paratroopers assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, with the Bronze Star during an award ceremony held at Pershing Field, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, June 7, 2018. The ceremony recognized the sacrifices and achievements of the Soldiers of 3 Geronimo during their recent 9 month combat deployment to Afghanistan.

A local boy waits while paratroopers of 3rd Platoon, Dog Company, 3rd Battalion (Airborne), 509th Infantry Regiment, Task Force 3-509, gather biometric data on his father May 30. TF 3-509 and the Afghan National Army were on a joint patrol mission throughout the local villages near Combat Outpost Zormat. Dog Company stands strong with ANA 120530-A-ZD229-580 Stock Photo

RMHEM6G7–A local boy waits while paratroopers of 3rd Platoon, Dog Company, 3rd Battalion (Airborne), 509th Infantry Regiment, Task Force 3-509, gather biometric data on his father May 30. TF 3-509 and the Afghan National Army were on a joint patrol mission throughout the local villages near Combat Outpost Zormat. Dog Company stands strong with ANA 120530-A-ZD229-580

U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to C Company, 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Regiment (C-3/509th PIR), 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division (Light), move toward their objective during a patrol near Diyara, north Babil, Iraq, June 29. The unit is conducting the patrol in order to clear the area of insurgents responsible for attacks on coalition forces. Paratroopers Search North Babel for Insurgents, Explosives 51014 Stock Photo

RMHEMFJ2–U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to C Company, 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Regiment (C-3/509th PIR), 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division (Light), move toward their objective during a patrol near Diyara, north Babil, Iraq, June 29. The unit is conducting the patrol in order to clear the area of insurgents responsible for attacks on coalition forces. Paratroopers Search North Babel for Insurgents, Explosives 51014

RM2R62YMB–After exiting a U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J assigned to the Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VGMR) 153, Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 11th Airborne Division, parachute onto the Malemute Drop Zone at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, May 31, 2023. Paratroopers assigned to the 1st Battalion, 509th Infantry Regiment at Fort Polk, Louisiana, joined members from the 3-509th on their jump to celebrate the donation of items worn by World

RMHEM6G9–A father waits with his son while paratroopers of 3rd Platoon, Dog Company, 3rd Battalion (Airborne), 509th Infantry Regiment, Task Force 3-509, enroll local nationals into the Biometric Automated Toolset and HIDE system May 30. TF 3-509 and the Afghan National Army were on a joint patrol mission throughout the local villages near Combat Outpost Zormat. Dog Company stands strong with ANA 120530-A-ZD229-041

RM2PK4R6A–U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 11th Airborne Division, maintain an entry control point at a remote firing position during Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center-Alaska 23-02 at Yukon Training Area, Alaska, April 3, 2023. JPMRC-AK 23-02, executed in Alaska with its world-class training facilities and its harsh Arctic environment, builds Soldiers and leaders into a cohesive team of skilled, tough, alert, and adaptive warriors capable of fighting and winning anywhere. (U.S. Air Force photo by

A paratrooper assigned to 3rd Battalion, 509th Infantry, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, instructs students from Gruening Middle School how to conduct a proper parachute landing fall at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson May 16, 2013. (Photo by U.S. Army Sgt. Eric-James Estrada/Released) 3-Geronimo school partnership puts Gruening students in an airborne state of mind 130516-A-ZD229-114 Stock Photo

RMHEMJJ8–A paratrooper assigned to 3rd Battalion, 509th Infantry, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, instructs students from Gruening Middle School how to conduct a proper parachute landing fall at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson May 16, 2013. (Photo by U.S. Army Sgt. Eric-James Estrada/Released) 3-Geronimo school partnership puts Gruening students in an airborne state of mind 130516-A-ZD229-114

U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, U.S. Army Alaska, fire the M136E1 AT4-CS confined space light anti-armor weapon during live-fire training at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Sept. 15, 2021. The AT4 is a man-portable, disposable, 84 mm recoilless anti-tank weapon capable of destroying armored targets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Emily Farnsworth) Stock Photo

RM2GM697X–U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, U.S. Army Alaska, fire the M136E1 AT4-CS confined space light anti-armor weapon during live-fire training at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Sept. 15, 2021. The AT4 is a man-portable, disposable, 84 mm recoilless anti-tank weapon capable of destroying armored targets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Emily Farnsworth)

Members of the Afghan National Army conduct security with 3rd Platoon, Dog Company, 3rd Battalion (Airborne), 509th Infantry Regiment, Task Force 3-509, during an attack outside Combat Outpost Zormat, May 30. TF 3-509 and the Afghan National Army were on a joint patrol mission throughout the local villages near Combat Outpost Zormat to disrupt insurgent activity and enroll military age men into the database. Dog Company stands strong with ANA 120530-A-ZD229-305 Stock Photo

RMHEM6GJ–Members of the Afghan National Army conduct security with 3rd Platoon, Dog Company, 3rd Battalion (Airborne), 509th Infantry Regiment, Task Force 3-509, during an attack outside Combat Outpost Zormat, May 30. TF 3-509 and the Afghan National Army were on a joint patrol mission throughout the local villages near Combat Outpost Zormat to disrupt insurgent activity and enroll military age men into the database. Dog Company stands strong with ANA 120530-A-ZD229-305

U.S. Army Col. Jason J. Jones, the commander of the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, U.S. Army Alaska, presents paratroopers assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, with the Bronze Star during an award ceremony held at Pershing Field, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, June 7, 2018. The ceremony recognized the sacrifices and achievements of the Soldiers of 3 Geronimo during their recent 9 month combat deployment to Afghanistan. Stock Photo

RMPFE9H7–U.S. Army Col. Jason J. Jones, the commander of the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, U.S. Army Alaska, presents paratroopers assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, with the Bronze Star during an award ceremony held at Pershing Field, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, June 7, 2018. The ceremony recognized the sacrifices and achievements of the Soldiers of 3 Geronimo during their recent 9 month combat deployment to Afghanistan.

U.S. Army Spc. Alex Reynolds with Able Company, 3rd Battalion, 509th Infantry, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, instructs students from Gruening Middle School how to safely and properly handle the M4 carbine weapon at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson May 16, 2013. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Eric-James Estrada/Released) 3-Geronimo school partnership puts Gruening students in an airborne state of mind 130516-A-ZD229-304 Stock Photo

RMHEMJJG–U.S. Army Spc. Alex Reynolds with Able Company, 3rd Battalion, 509th Infantry, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, instructs students from Gruening Middle School how to safely and properly handle the M4 carbine weapon at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson May 16, 2013. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Eric-James Estrada/Released) 3-Geronimo school partnership puts Gruening students in an airborne state of mind 130516-A-ZD229-304

RM2GM698M–U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, U.S. Army Alaska, fire the M136E1 AT4-CS confined space light anti-armor weapon during live-fire training at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Sept. 15, 2021. The AT4 is a man-portable, disposable, 84 mm recoilless anti-tank weapon capable of destroying armored targets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Emily Farnsworth)

U.S. Army Col. Jason J. Jones, second left, the commander of the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, U.S. Army Alaska, presents paratroopers assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, with the Purple Heart during an award ceremony held at Pershing Field, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, June 7, 2018. The ceremony recognized the sacrifices and achievements of the Soldiers of 3 Geronimo during their recent 9 month combat deployment to Afghanistan. Stock Photo

RMPFE9HD–U.S. Army Col. Jason J. Jones, second left, the commander of the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, U.S. Army Alaska, presents paratroopers assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, with the Purple Heart during an award ceremony held at Pershing Field, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, June 7, 2018. The ceremony recognized the sacrifices and achievements of the Soldiers of 3 Geronimo during their recent 9 month combat deployment to Afghanistan.

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Fernando Gonzalez, platoon sergeant for 3rd Platoon, Dog Company, 3rd Battalion (Airborne), 509th Infantry Regiment, instructs students from Gruening Middle School how to exit an aircraft while attached to a static line at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson May 16, 2013. (Photo by U.S. Army Sgt. Eric-James Estrada/Released) 3-Geronimo school partnership puts Gruening students in an airborne state of mind 130516-A-ZD229-172 Stock Photo

RMHEMJJD–U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Fernando Gonzalez, platoon sergeant for 3rd Platoon, Dog Company, 3rd Battalion (Airborne), 509th Infantry Regiment, instructs students from Gruening Middle School how to exit an aircraft while attached to a static line at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson May 16, 2013. (Photo by U.S. Army Sgt. Eric-James Estrada/Released) 3-Geronimo school partnership puts Gruening students in an airborne state of mind 130516-A-ZD229-172

A paratrooper with 3rd Platoon, Dog Company, 3rd Battalion (Airborne), 509th Infantry Regiment, Task Force 3-509, conducts rear security during a patrol outside Omar Kala near Combat Outpost Zormat, May 30. TF 3-509 and the Afghanistan National Army were on a joint patrol mission throughout the local villages near Combat Outpost Zormat to disrupt insurgent activity and enroll military age men into the database. Dog Company stands strong with ANA 120530-A-ZD229-332 Stock Photo

RMHEM6GE–A paratrooper with 3rd Platoon, Dog Company, 3rd Battalion (Airborne), 509th Infantry Regiment, Task Force 3-509, conducts rear security during a patrol outside Omar Kala near Combat Outpost Zormat, May 30. TF 3-509 and the Afghanistan National Army were on a joint patrol mission throughout the local villages near Combat Outpost Zormat to disrupt insurgent activity and enroll military age men into the database. Dog Company stands strong with ANA 120530-A-ZD229-332

U.S. Army Spc. Jeremiah McNeese assigned to Charlie Company, 3rd Battalion, 509th Infantry, 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, hailing , instructs a student from Gruening Middle School how to safely and properly handle the M249 squad automatic weapon at oint Base Elmendorf-Richardson May 16, 2013. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Eric-James Estrada/Released) 3-Geronimo school partnership puts Gruening students in an airborne state of mind 130516-A-ZD229-465 Stock Photo

RMHEMJJH–U.S. Army Spc. Jeremiah McNeese assigned to Charlie Company, 3rd Battalion, 509th Infantry, 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, hailing , instructs a student from Gruening Middle School how to safely and properly handle the M249 squad automatic weapon at oint Base Elmendorf-Richardson May 16, 2013. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Eric-James Estrada/Released) 3-Geronimo school partnership puts Gruening students in an airborne state of mind 130516-A-ZD229-465

RM2GM6988–U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, U.S. Army Alaska, fire an M3 Multi-Role Anti-Armor Anti-Personnel Weapon System (MAAWS) during live-fire training at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Sept. 15, 2021. The MAAWS, also known as the Carl Gustaf, is a man-portable, reusable, breech-loading, 84 mm recoilless rifle capable of destroying armored targets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Emily Farnsworth)

RMPFE9HP–U.S. Army Col. Jason J. Jones, left, the commander of the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, U.S. Army Alaska, presents paratroopers assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, with the Bronze Star during an award ceremony held at Pershing Field, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, June 7, 2018. The ceremony recognized the sacrifices and achievements of the Soldiers of 3 Geronimo during their recent 9 month combat deployment to Afghanistan.

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Phillip Payne, a squad leader with Charlie Company, 3rd Battalion, 509th Infantry, 4th Brigade Combat Team 25th Infantry Division, instructs a student from Gruening Middle School how to safely and properly handle an M9 pistol at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson May 16, 2013. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Eric-James Estrada/Released) 3-Geronimo school partnership puts Gruening students in an airborne state of mind 130516-A-ZD229-231 Stock Photo

RMHEMJJE–U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Phillip Payne, a squad leader with Charlie Company, 3rd Battalion, 509th Infantry, 4th Brigade Combat Team 25th Infantry Division, instructs a student from Gruening Middle School how to safely and properly handle an M9 pistol at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson May 16, 2013. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Eric-James Estrada/Released) 3-Geronimo school partnership puts Gruening students in an airborne state of mind 130516-A-ZD229-231

RM2GM6997–U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, U.S. Army Alaska, fire M3 Multi-Role Anti-Armor Anti-Personnel Weapon System (MAAWS) during live-fire training at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Sept. 15, 2021. The MAAWS, also known as the Carl Gustaf, is a man-portable, reusable, breech-loading, 84 mm recoilless rifle capable of destroying armored targets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Emily Farnsworth)

RMPFE9HM–U.S. Army Col. Jason J. Jones, the commander of the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, U.S. Army Alaska, presents paratroopers assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, with the Purple Heart during an award ceremony held at Pershing Field, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, June 7, 2018. The ceremony recognized the sacrifices and achievements of the Soldiers of 3 Geronimo during their recent 9 month combat deployment to Afghanistan.

U.S. Army Pfc. Anthony Golden with Charlie Company, 3rd Battalion, 509th Infantry, 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, instructs a student from Gruening Middle School how to safely and properly handle the M249 squad automatic weapon at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson May 16, 2013. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Eric-James Estrada/Released) 3-Geronimo school partnership puts Gruening students in an airborne state of mind 130516-A-ZD229-400 Stock Photo

RMHEMJJF–U.S. Army Pfc. Anthony Golden with Charlie Company, 3rd Battalion, 509th Infantry, 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, instructs a student from Gruening Middle School how to safely and properly handle the M249 squad automatic weapon at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson May 16, 2013. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Eric-James Estrada/Released) 3-Geronimo school partnership puts Gruening students in an airborne state of mind 130516-A-ZD229-400

A local boy watches as paratroopers of 3rd Platoon, Dog Company, 3rd Battalion (Airborne), 509th Infantry Regiment, Task Force 3-509, and members of the Afghan National Army walk past his home in Omar Kala near Combat Outpost Zormat, May 30. TF 3-509 and the ANA were on a joint patrol mission throughout the local villages near Combat Outpost Zormat to disrupt insurgent activity and enroll military age men into the database. Dog Company stands strong with ANA 120530-A-ZD229-700 Stock Photo

RMHEM6GD–A local boy watches as paratroopers of 3rd Platoon, Dog Company, 3rd Battalion (Airborne), 509th Infantry Regiment, Task Force 3-509, and members of the Afghan National Army walk past his home in Omar Kala near Combat Outpost Zormat, May 30. TF 3-509 and the ANA were on a joint patrol mission throughout the local villages near Combat Outpost Zormat to disrupt insurgent activity and enroll military age men into the database. Dog Company stands strong with ANA 120530-A-ZD229-700

RM2GM698D–U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, U.S. Army Alaska, fire M3 Multi-Role Anti-Armor Anti-Personnel Weapon System (MAAWS) during live-fire training at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Sept. 15, 2021. The MAAWS, also known as the Carl Gustaf, is a man-portable, reusable, breech-loading, 84 mm recoilless rifle capable of destroying armored targets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Emily Farnsworth)

RMPFE9HR–U.S. Army Col. Jason J. Jones, left, the commander of the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, U.S. Army Alaska, presents paratroopers assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, with the Bronze Star during an award ceremony held at Pershing Field, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, June 7, 2018. The ceremony recognized the sacrifices and achievements of the Soldiers of 3 Geronimo during their recent 9 month combat deployment to Afghanistan.

U.S. Army Pfc. LeMont Lucas, a paratrooper with 3rd Platoon, Dog Company, 3rd Battalion (Airborne), 509th Infantry Regiment, Task Force 3-509, hailing from Vancouver, Wash., observes his platoon’s movements during an attack outside Combat Outpost Zormat, May 30. TF 3-509 and the Afghan National Army were on a joint patrol mission throughout the local villages near Combat Outpost Zormat to disrupt insurgent activity and enroll military age men into the database. Flickr - The U.S. Army - Platoon movements Stock Photo

RMHEM6GM–U.S. Army Pfc. LeMont Lucas, a paratrooper with 3rd Platoon, Dog Company, 3rd Battalion (Airborne), 509th Infantry Regiment, Task Force 3-509, hailing from Vancouver, Wash., observes his platoon’s movements during an attack outside Combat Outpost Zormat, May 30. TF 3-509 and the Afghan National Army were on a joint patrol mission throughout the local villages near Combat Outpost Zormat to disrupt insurgent activity and enroll military age men into the database. Flickr - The U.S. Army - Platoon movements

RM2GM698N–U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, U.S. Army Alaska, fire an M3 Multi-Role Anti-Armor Anti-Personnel Weapon System (MAAWS) during live-fire training at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Sept. 15, 2021. The MAAWS, also known as the Carl Gustaf, is a man-portable, reusable, breech-loading, 84 mm recoilless rifle capable of destroying armored targets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Emily Farnsworth)

Paratroopers assigned to Baker Company, 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne) 25th Infantry Division, U.S. Army Alaska, wait to conduct live fire training with the Carl Gustaf recoilless rifle system at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Nov. 1, 2016. The Carl Gustaf is a man-portable, breach-loading, 84mm recoilless rifle capable of destroying armored targets from up to 700 meters away. Stock Photo

RMRJA6EB–Paratroopers assigned to Baker Company, 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne) 25th Infantry Division, U.S. Army Alaska, wait to conduct live fire training with the Carl Gustaf recoilless rifle system at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Nov. 1, 2016. The Carl Gustaf is a man-portable, breach-loading, 84mm recoilless rifle capable of destroying armored targets from up to 700 meters away.

RMHEM6GK–U.S. Army Pfc. LeMont Lucas, a paratrooper with 3rd Platoon, Dog Company, 3rd Battalion (Airborne), 509th Infantry Regiment, Task Force 3-509, hailing from Vancouver, Wash., observes his platoon's movements during an attack outside Combat Outpost Zormat, May 30. TF 3-509 and the Afghan National Army were on a joint patrol mission throughout the local villages near Combat Outpost Zormat to disrupt insurgent activity and enroll military age men into the database. Dog Company stands strong with ANA 120530-A-ZD229-426

U.S. Army Col. Matthew McFarlane, commanding officer of the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, presented the Top Team Award to 1st Lt. Alan Saylor (far right), with Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion, 509th Infantry, 4-25 IBCT, hailing from Lexington, Ky., Pfc. Alex Kamps with Able Company, 3-509 PIR, from Madison, Wis., and Spc. Luke Polasik (not pictured) with Headquarters Company, 3-509 PIR, for their participation in the Spartan Sprint Triathlon competition that began and ended at Buckner Gym Sept. 7, 2013, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. The triathlo Stock Photo

RMHEMPKN–U.S. Army Col. Matthew McFarlane, commanding officer of the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, presented the Top Team Award to 1st Lt. Alan Saylor (far right), with Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion, 509th Infantry, 4-25 IBCT, hailing from Lexington, Ky., Pfc. Alex Kamps with Able Company, 3-509 PIR, from Madison, Wis., and Spc. Luke Polasik (not pictured) with Headquarters Company, 3-509 PIR, for their participation in the Spartan Sprint Triathlon competition that began and ended at Buckner Gym Sept. 7, 2013, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. The triathlo

Soldiers from B Company, 3rd Battalion (Airborne), 509th Infantry Regiment, don their M40A1 protective masks during nuclear, biological, and chemical training at the Small Arms Complex, June 17, 2013. Qualifying with their assigned weapons while wearing the mask was the first in a group of tasks the soldiers completed, including personal and warning equipment use, decontamination procedures, mask maintenance, and completion of the mask confidence course. Stock Photo

RMHE91R8–Soldiers from B Company, 3rd Battalion (Airborne), 509th Infantry Regiment, don their M40A1 protective masks during nuclear, biological, and chemical training at the Small Arms Complex, June 17, 2013. Qualifying with their assigned weapons while wearing the mask was the first in a group of tasks the soldiers completed, including personal and warning equipment use, decontamination procedures, mask maintenance, and completion of the mask confidence course.

RM2GM698F–U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, U.S. Army Alaska, fire an M3 Multi-Role Anti-Armor Anti-Personnel Weapon System (MAAWS) during live-fire training at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Sept. 15, 2021. The MAAWS, also known as the Carl Gustaf, is a man-portable, reusable, breech-loading, 84 mm recoilless rifle capable of destroying armored targets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Emily Farnsworth)

RMRJA6ET–Paratroopers assigned to Baker Company, 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne) 25th Infantry Division, U.S. Army Alaska, fire the Carl Gustaf recoilless rifle system at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Nov. 1, 2016. The Carl Gustaf is a man-portable, breach-loading, 84mm recoilless rifle capable of destroying armored targets from up to 700 meters away. The paratroopers conducted live fire training to hone their proficiency.

Spc. Joshua Achkio, B Company, 3rd Battalion (Airborne), 509th Infantry Regiment, prepares to enter the Arctic Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Chamber, June 17, 2013. Soldiers conducted nuclear, biological, and chemical training which included qualifying with their assigned weapons while wearing the M40A1 protective mask, personal and early warning equipment use, decontamination procedures, mask maintenance, and completion of the protective mask confidence course. Stock Photo

RMHE91R3–Spc. Joshua Achkio, B Company, 3rd Battalion (Airborne), 509th Infantry Regiment, prepares to enter the Arctic Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Chamber, June 17, 2013. Soldiers conducted nuclear, biological, and chemical training which included qualifying with their assigned weapons while wearing the M40A1 protective mask, personal and early warning equipment use, decontamination procedures, mask maintenance, and completion of the protective mask confidence course.

RMRJA6EJ–Paratroopers assigned to Baker Company, 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne) 25th Infantry Division, U.S. Army Alaska, prepare to conduct live fire training with the Carl Gustaf recoilless rifle system at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Nov. 1, 2016. The Carl Gustaf is a man-portable, breach-loading, 84mm recoilless rifle capable of destroying armored targets from up to 700 meters away.

Army Pfc. Austin Carder, B Company, 3rd Battalion (Airborne), 509th Infantry Regiment, performs side straddle hops after entering the Arctic Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Chamber, June 17, 2013. The soldiers conducted nuclear, biological, and chemical training which included qualifying with their assigned weapons while wearing the M40A1 mask, personal and early warning equipment use, decontamination procedures, mask maintenance, and completion of the protective mask confidence course. Stock Photo

RMHE91R6–Army Pfc. Austin Carder, B Company, 3rd Battalion (Airborne), 509th Infantry Regiment, performs side straddle hops after entering the Arctic Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Chamber, June 17, 2013. The soldiers conducted nuclear, biological, and chemical training which included qualifying with their assigned weapons while wearing the M40A1 mask, personal and early warning equipment use, decontamination procedures, mask maintenance, and completion of the protective mask confidence course.

RMRJA6E9–Paratroopers assigned to Baker Company, 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne) 25th Infantry Division, U.S. Army Alaska, fire the Carl Gustaf recoilless rifle system at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Nov. 1, 2016. The Carl Gustaf is a man-portable, breach-loading, 84mm recoilless rifle capable of destroying armored targets from up to 700 meters away. The paratroopers conducted live fire training to hone their proficiency.

Spc. Randolph Meyers, B Company, 3rd Battalion (Airborne), 509th Infantry Regiment, engages a 50-meter target during nuclear, biological, and chemical training at the Small Arms Complex, June 17, 2013. Qualifying with their assigned weapons while wearing a M40A1 protective mask was the first in a group of tasks the soldiers completed, including personal and warning equipment use, decontamination procedures, mask maintenance, and completion of the mask confidence course. Stock Photo

RMHE91R7–Spc. Randolph Meyers, B Company, 3rd Battalion (Airborne), 509th Infantry Regiment, engages a 50-meter target during nuclear, biological, and chemical training at the Small Arms Complex, June 17, 2013. Qualifying with their assigned weapons while wearing a M40A1 protective mask was the first in a group of tasks the soldiers completed, including personal and warning equipment use, decontamination procedures, mask maintenance, and completion of the mask confidence course.

RMRJA6F0–Paratroopers assigned to Baker Company, 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne) 25th Infantry Division, U.S. Army Alaska, fire the Carl Gustaf recoilless rifle system at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Nov. 1, 2016. The Carl Gustaf is a man-portable, breach-loading, 84mm recoilless rifle capable of destroying armored targets from up to 700 meters away. The paratroopers conducted live fire training to hone their proficiency.

RMHE91RA–Spc. Randolph Meyers, B Company, 3rd Battalion (Airborne), 509th Infantry Regiment, engages a 50-meter target during nuclear, biological, and chemical training at the Small Arms Complex, June 17, 2013. Qualifying with their assigned weapons while wearing a M40A1 protective mask was the first in a group of tasks the soldiers completed, including personal and warning equipment use, decontamination procedures, mask maintenance, and completion of the mask confidence course.

RMRJA6EW–Paratroopers assigned to Baker Company, 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne) 25th Infantry Division, U.S. Army Alaska, fire the Carl Gustaf recoilless rifle system at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Nov. 1, 2016. The Carl Gustaf is a man-portable, breach-loading, 84mm recoilless rifle capable of destroying armored targets from up to 700 meters away. The paratroopers conducted live fire training to hone their proficiency.

Spc. Wyatt Chandler, B Company, 3rd Battalion (Airborne), 509th Infantry Regiment, receives a welcome stream of water to relieve the effects of chlorobenzylidenemalononitrile, or CS gas, after exiting the Arctic Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Chamber, June 17, 2013. The soldiers conducted nuclear, biological, and chemical training which included qualifying with their assigned weapons while wearing the M40A1 mask, personal and early warning equipment use, decontamination procedures, mask maintenance, and completion of the protective mask confidence course. Stock Photo

RMHE91R5–Spc. Wyatt Chandler, B Company, 3rd Battalion (Airborne), 509th Infantry Regiment, receives a welcome stream of water to relieve the effects of chlorobenzylidenemalononitrile, or CS gas, after exiting the Arctic Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Chamber, June 17, 2013. The soldiers conducted nuclear, biological, and chemical training which included qualifying with their assigned weapons while wearing the M40A1 mask, personal and early warning equipment use, decontamination procedures, mask maintenance, and completion of the protective mask confidence course.

U.S. Army Pfc. Nicholas Direnzo, a wheeled vehicle mechanic in Fox Company, 3rd Battalion (Airborne), 509th Infantry Regiment, Task Force 4-25, pauses welding to inspect his work on Forward Operating Base Gardez, Paktia province, Afghanistan, Aug. 25, 2012. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Kimberly Trumbull / Released) Mechanic workshop 120825-A-PO167-074 Stock Photo

RMHEM9BP–U.S. Army Pfc. Nicholas Direnzo, a wheeled vehicle mechanic in Fox Company, 3rd Battalion (Airborne), 509th Infantry Regiment, Task Force 4-25, pauses welding to inspect his work on Forward Operating Base Gardez, Paktia province, Afghanistan, Aug. 25, 2012. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Kimberly Trumbull / Released) Mechanic workshop 120825-A-PO167-074

A paratrooper with the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force secures his equipment after performing an airborne proficiency operation on Malemute Drop Zone at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska as part of Exercise Arctic Aurora June 3, 2016. Arctic Aurora is a yearly bilateral training exercise involving elements of the Spartan Brigade and the JGSDF, which focuses on strengthening ties between the two by executing combined small unit airborne proficiency operations and basic small arms marksmanship. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Brian Ragin) Arctic Aurora 2016 Bilateral Jump 160603-A-WX507- Stock Photo

RMHEPW0J–A paratrooper with the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force secures his equipment after performing an airborne proficiency operation on Malemute Drop Zone at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska as part of Exercise Arctic Aurora June 3, 2016. Arctic Aurora is a yearly bilateral training exercise involving elements of the Spartan Brigade and the JGSDF, which focuses on strengthening ties between the two by executing combined small unit airborne proficiency operations and basic small arms marksmanship. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Brian Ragin) Arctic Aurora 2016 Bilateral Jump 160603-A-WX507-

RMRJA6EY–Paratroopers assigned to Baker Company, 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne) 25th Infantry Division, U.S. Army Alaska, reload the Carl Gustaf recoilless rifle system during live fire training at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Nov. 1, 2016. The Carl Gustaf is a man-portable, breach-loading, 84mm recoilless rifle capable of destroying armored targets from up to 700 meters away. The paratroopers conducted live fire training to hone their proficiency.

A paratrooper with the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force secures his parachute after performing an airborne proficiency operation on Malemute Drop Zone at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska as part of Exercise Arctic Aurora June 3, 2016. Arctic Aurora is a yearly bilateral training exercise involving elements of the Spartan Brigade and the JGSDF, which focuses on strengthening ties between the two by executing combined small unit airborne proficiency operations and basic small arms marksmanship. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Brian Ragin) Arctic Aurora 2016 Bilateral Jump 160603-A-WX507- Stock Photo

RMHEPW0K–A paratrooper with the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force secures his parachute after performing an airborne proficiency operation on Malemute Drop Zone at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska as part of Exercise Arctic Aurora June 3, 2016. Arctic Aurora is a yearly bilateral training exercise involving elements of the Spartan Brigade and the JGSDF, which focuses on strengthening ties between the two by executing combined small unit airborne proficiency operations and basic small arms marksmanship. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Brian Ragin) Arctic Aurora 2016 Bilateral Jump 160603-A-WX507-

Paratroopers with 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division move to their assembly area during an airborne proficiency operation on Malemute Drop Zone at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska as part of Exercise Arctic Aurora June 2, 2016. Arctic Aurora is a yearly bilateral training exercise involving elements of the Spartan Brigade and the JGSDF, which focuses on strengthening ties between the two by executing combined small unit airborne proficiency operations and basic small arms marksmanship. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sg Stock Photo

RMHEPW0C–Paratroopers with 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division move to their assembly area during an airborne proficiency operation on Malemute Drop Zone at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska as part of Exercise Arctic Aurora June 2, 2016. Arctic Aurora is a yearly bilateral training exercise involving elements of the Spartan Brigade and the JGSDF, which focuses on strengthening ties between the two by executing combined small unit airborne proficiency operations and basic small arms marksmanship. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sg

Spc. Zachariah Handlon, a paratrooper assigned to 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, receives his Japanese parachutist badge during the Exercise Arctic Aurora closing ceremony on Pershing Field at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska June 15, 2016. Arctic Aurora is a yearly bilateral training exercise involving elements of the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division and the JGSDF, which focuses on strengthening ties between the two by executing combined small unit airborne proficiency operations and basic small arms marksmanship. (U.S. Army photo b Stock Photo

RMHEPWT3–Spc. Zachariah Handlon, a paratrooper assigned to 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, receives his Japanese parachutist badge during the Exercise Arctic Aurora closing ceremony on Pershing Field at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska June 15, 2016. Arctic Aurora is a yearly bilateral training exercise involving elements of the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division and the JGSDF, which focuses on strengthening ties between the two by executing combined small unit airborne proficiency operations and basic small arms marksmanship. (U.S. Army photo b

Spc. Anthony Alfaro, a native of Fayetteville, N.C., assigned to Baker Company, 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne) 25th Infantry Division, U.S. Army Alaska, adjusts an optic on the Carl Gustaf recoilless rifle system while preparing for live fire training at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Nov. 1, 2016. The Carl Gustaf is a man-portable, breach-loading, 84mm recoilless rifle capable of destroying armored targets from up to 700 meters away. Stock Photo

RMRJA6EM–Spc. Anthony Alfaro, a native of Fayetteville, N.C., assigned to Baker Company, 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne) 25th Infantry Division, U.S. Army Alaska, adjusts an optic on the Carl Gustaf recoilless rifle system while preparing for live fire training at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Nov. 1, 2016. The Carl Gustaf is a man-portable, breach-loading, 84mm recoilless rifle capable of destroying armored targets from up to 700 meters away.

Japanese paratroopers with the Japan Ground Self Defense Force march between the ranks of 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment during a wing exchange as part of the Exercise Arctic Aurora closing ceremony on Pershing Field at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska June 15, 2016. Arctic Aurora is a yearly bilateral training exercise involving elements of the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division and the JGSDF, which focuses on strengthening ties between the two by executing combined small unit airborne proficiency operations and basic small arms marksm Stock Photo

RMHEPWT2–Japanese paratroopers with the Japan Ground Self Defense Force march between the ranks of 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment during a wing exchange as part of the Exercise Arctic Aurora closing ceremony on Pershing Field at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska June 15, 2016. Arctic Aurora is a yearly bilateral training exercise involving elements of the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division and the JGSDF, which focuses on strengthening ties between the two by executing combined small unit airborne proficiency operations and basic small arms marksm

Spcs. Dino Torres, foreground, and Anthony Alfaro, assigned to Baker Company, 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne) 25th Infantry Division, U.S. Army Alaska, fire the Carl Gustaf recoilless rifle system at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Nov. 1, 2016. The Carl Gustaf is a man-portable, breach-loading, 84mm recoilless rifle capable of destroying armored targets from up to 700 meters away. Torres and Alfaro are natives of Los Angeles, Calif., and Fayetteville, N.C., respectively. Stock Photo

RMRJA6F3–Spcs. Dino Torres, foreground, and Anthony Alfaro, assigned to Baker Company, 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne) 25th Infantry Division, U.S. Army Alaska, fire the Carl Gustaf recoilless rifle system at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Nov. 1, 2016. The Carl Gustaf is a man-portable, breach-loading, 84mm recoilless rifle capable of destroying armored targets from up to 700 meters away. Torres and Alfaro are natives of Los Angeles, Calif., and Fayetteville, N.C., respectively.

Paratroopers with 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment receive Japanese parachutist badges during the Exercise Arctic Aurora closing ceremony on Pershing Field at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska June 15, 2016. Arctic Aurora is a yearly bilateral training exercise involving elements of the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division and the JGSDF, which focuses on strengthening ties between the two by executing combined small unit airborne proficiency operations and basic small arms marksmanship. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Brian Ragin) Arctic Auro Stock Photo

RMHEPWT5–Paratroopers with 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment receive Japanese parachutist badges during the Exercise Arctic Aurora closing ceremony on Pershing Field at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska June 15, 2016. Arctic Aurora is a yearly bilateral training exercise involving elements of the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division and the JGSDF, which focuses on strengthening ties between the two by executing combined small unit airborne proficiency operations and basic small arms marksmanship. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Brian Ragin) Arctic Auro

Spc. Dino Torres, a native of Los Angeles, Calif., assigned to Baker Company, 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne) 25th Infantry Division, U.S. Army Alaska, demonstrates how to operate the Carl Gustaf recoilless rifle system during live fire training at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Nov. 1, 2016. The Carl Gustaf is a man-portable, breach-loading, 84mm recoilless rifle capable of destroying armored targets from up to 700 meters away. Stock Photo

RMRJA6ED–Spc. Dino Torres, a native of Los Angeles, Calif., assigned to Baker Company, 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne) 25th Infantry Division, U.S. Army Alaska, demonstrates how to operate the Carl Gustaf recoilless rifle system during live fire training at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Nov. 1, 2016. The Carl Gustaf is a man-portable, breach-loading, 84mm recoilless rifle capable of destroying armored targets from up to 700 meters away.

Lt. Col. Matthew Hardman (right), commanding officer of 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, salutes Japanese Lt. Col. Masahiro Yamashita, commanding officer of the visiting Japan Ground Self Defense Forces, after receiving a token of gratitude and appreciation from Yamashita during the Exercise Arctic Aurora closing ceremony on Pershing Field at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska June 15, 2016. Arctic Aurora is a yearly bilateral training exercise involving elements of the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division and the JGSDF, which focuses on str Stock Photo

RMHEPWT6–Lt. Col. Matthew Hardman (right), commanding officer of 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, salutes Japanese Lt. Col. Masahiro Yamashita, commanding officer of the visiting Japan Ground Self Defense Forces, after receiving a token of gratitude and appreciation from Yamashita during the Exercise Arctic Aurora closing ceremony on Pershing Field at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska June 15, 2016. Arctic Aurora is a yearly bilateral training exercise involving elements of the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division and the JGSDF, which focuses on str

Staff Sgt. Justin Heptas, center, a native of Manitowoc, Wis., assigned to Baker Company, 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne) 25th Infantry Division, U.S. Army Alaska, adjusts a Carl Gustaf recoilless rifle system sight while preparing for live fire training at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Nov. 1, 2016. The Carl Gustaf is a man-portable, breach-loading, 84mm recoilless rifle capable of destroying armored targets from up to 700 meters away. Stock Photo

RMRJA6EN–Staff Sgt. Justin Heptas, center, a native of Manitowoc, Wis., assigned to Baker Company, 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne) 25th Infantry Division, U.S. Army Alaska, adjusts a Carl Gustaf recoilless rifle system sight while preparing for live fire training at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Nov. 1, 2016. The Carl Gustaf is a man-portable, breach-loading, 84mm recoilless rifle capable of destroying armored targets from up to 700 meters away.

Paratroopers with 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division and the Japan Ground Self Defense Force salute during the playing of the U.S. and Japanese national anthems during the Arctic Aurora 2016 opening ceremony on Pershing Field at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska May 31, 2016. Arctic Aurora is a yearly bilateral training exercise involving elements of the Spartan Brigade and the JGSDF, which focuses on strengthening ties between the two by executing combined small unit airborne proficiency operations and basic small Stock Photo

RMHEPTY0–Paratroopers with 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division and the Japan Ground Self Defense Force salute during the playing of the U.S. and Japanese national anthems during the Arctic Aurora 2016 opening ceremony on Pershing Field at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska May 31, 2016. Arctic Aurora is a yearly bilateral training exercise involving elements of the Spartan Brigade and the JGSDF, which focuses on strengthening ties between the two by executing combined small unit airborne proficiency operations and basic small

Paratroopers with the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division perform an airborne proficiency operation on Malemute Drop Zone at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska during Exercise Arctic Aurora June 3, 2016. Arctic Aurora is a yearly bilateral training exercise involving elements of the Spartan Brigade and the JGSDF, which focuses on strengthening ties between the two by executing combined small unit airborne proficiency operations and basic small arms marksmanship. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Brian Ragin) Arctic Aurora 2016 Bilateral Jump 160603-A-WX507-014 Stock Photo

RMHEPW0A–Paratroopers with the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division perform an airborne proficiency operation on Malemute Drop Zone at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska during Exercise Arctic Aurora June 3, 2016. Arctic Aurora is a yearly bilateral training exercise involving elements of the Spartan Brigade and the JGSDF, which focuses on strengthening ties between the two by executing combined small unit airborne proficiency operations and basic small arms marksmanship. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Brian Ragin) Arctic Aurora 2016 Bilateral Jump 160603-A-WX507-014

Sergeant 1st Class Robert Barrett, right, a native of Kalispell, Mont., assigned to Baker Company, 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne) 25th Infantry Division, U.S. Army Alaska, instructs fellow Soldiers how to operate the Carl Gustaf recoilless rifle system at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Nov. 1, 2016. The Carl Gustaf is a man-portable, breach-loading, 84mm recoilless rifle capable of destroying armored targets from up to 700 meters away. The paratroopers conducted the live fire training to hone their proficiency. Stock Photo

RMRJA6EC–Sergeant 1st Class Robert Barrett, right, a native of Kalispell, Mont., assigned to Baker Company, 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne) 25th Infantry Division, U.S. Army Alaska, instructs fellow Soldiers how to operate the Carl Gustaf recoilless rifle system at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Nov. 1, 2016. The Carl Gustaf is a man-portable, breach-loading, 84mm recoilless rifle capable of destroying armored targets from up to 700 meters away. The paratroopers conducted the live fire training to hone their proficiency.

RMHEPW09–Paratroopers with the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division perform an airborne proficiency operation on Malemute Drop Zone at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska during Exercise Arctic Aurora June 3, 2016. Arctic Aurora is a yearly bilateral training exercise involving elements of the Spartan Brigade and the JGSDF, which focuses on strengthening ties between the two by executing combined small unit airborne proficiency operations and basic small arms marksmanship. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Brian Ragin) Arctic Aurora 2016 Bilateral Jump 160603-A-WX507-011

Cpl. Daniel Confalone, a native of Tampa, Fla., assigned to Baker Company, 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne) 25th Infantry Division, U.S. Army Alaska, looks through an optic while calibrating a Carl Gustaf recoilless rifle system at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Nov. 1, 2016. The Carl Gustaf is a man-portable, breach-loading, 84mm recoilless rifle capable of destroying armored targets from up to 700 meters away. The paratroopers conducted live fire training to hone their proficiency. Stock Photo

RMRJA6ER–Cpl. Daniel Confalone, a native of Tampa, Fla., assigned to Baker Company, 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne) 25th Infantry Division, U.S. Army Alaska, looks through an optic while calibrating a Carl Gustaf recoilless rifle system at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Nov. 1, 2016. The Carl Gustaf is a man-portable, breach-loading, 84mm recoilless rifle capable of destroying armored targets from up to 700 meters away. The paratroopers conducted live fire training to hone their proficiency.

RMHEPW0B–Paratroopers with the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division perform an airborne proficiency operation on Malemute Drop Zone at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska during Exercise Arctic Aurora June 3, 2016. Arctic Aurora is a yearly bilateral training exercise involving elements of the Spartan Brigade and the JGSDF, which focuses on strengthening ties between the two by executing combined small unit airborne proficiency operations and basic small arms marksmanship. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Brian Ragin) Arctic Aurora 2016 Bilateral Jump 160603-A-WX507-015

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Kyle Favorite, 36th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, helps U.S Army Sgt. Jessey Braden, a jump master with 3-509th, 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25 Infantry Division, fold freshly used parachute packs during Red Flag-Alaska at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Aug. 12, 2015. More than 60 U.S. Army Soldiers with the 1st Battalion (Airborne), 501st Infantry Regiment, and more than 20 Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members jumped from multiple C-130 Hercules during the training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cody H. Ramirez/Released) Stock Photo

RMHEBJC4–U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Kyle Favorite, 36th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, helps U.S Army Sgt. Jessey Braden, a jump master with 3-509th, 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25 Infantry Division, fold freshly used parachute packs during Red Flag-Alaska at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Aug. 12, 2015. More than 60 U.S. Army Soldiers with the 1st Battalion (Airborne), 501st Infantry Regiment, and more than 20 Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members jumped from multiple C-130 Hercules during the training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cody H. Ramirez/Released)

Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, ALASKA – Soldiers from D Company, 3rd Battalion (Airborne), 509th Infantry Regiment, conduct convoy operations at Training Area 412, JBER, May 14, 2013. During the training, Soldiers learned to conduct mounted and dismounted breaches against enemy defended obstacles, proper vehicle cordon procedures, recognize and react to an improvised explosive device, and react to ambush techniques. Percy G. Jones) Stock Photo

RMHE93M5–Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, ALASKA – Soldiers from D Company, 3rd Battalion (Airborne), 509th Infantry Regiment, conduct convoy operations at Training Area 412, JBER, May 14, 2013. During the training, Soldiers learned to conduct mounted and dismounted breaches against enemy defended obstacles, proper vehicle cordon procedures, recognize and react to an improvised explosive device, and react to ambush techniques. Percy G. Jones)

RMRJA6EE–Spc. Dino Torres, a native of Los Angeles, Calif., assigned to Baker Company, 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne) 25th Infantry Division, U.S. Army Alaska, carries a Carl Gustaf recoilless rifle system during live fire training at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Nov. 1, 2016. The Carl Gustaf is a man-portable, breach-loading, 84mm recoilless rifle capable of destroying armored targets from up to 700 meters away. The paratroopers conducted the live fire training to hone their proficiency.

Army Pfc. Ty Kuykendall, D Company, 3rd Battalion (Airborne), 509th Infantry Regiment, secures his corner as his convoy engages mock hostile forces during the unit's breaching operations at Training Area 412, JBER, May 14, 2013. During the training, Soldiers learned to conduct mounted and dismounted breaches against enemy defended obstacles, proper vehicle cordon procedures, recognize and react to an improvised explosive device, and react to ambush techniques. Stock Photo

RMHE93M0–Army Pfc. Ty Kuykendall, D Company, 3rd Battalion (Airborne), 509th Infantry Regiment, secures his corner as his convoy engages mock hostile forces during the unit's breaching operations at Training Area 412, JBER, May 14, 2013. During the training, Soldiers learned to conduct mounted and dismounted breaches against enemy defended obstacles, proper vehicle cordon procedures, recognize and react to an improvised explosive device, and react to ambush techniques.

Sergeant 1st Class Robert Barrett, second left, a native of Kalispell, Mont., assigned to Baker Company, 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne) 25th Infantry Division, U.S. Army Alaska, instructs fellow Soldiers how to operate the Carl Gustaf recoilless rifle system at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Nov. 1, 2016. The Carl Gustaf is a man-portable, breach-loading, 84mm recoilless rifle capable of destroying armored targets from up to 700 meters away. The paratroopers conducted the live fire training to hone their proficiency. Stock Photo

RMRJA6EH–Sergeant 1st Class Robert Barrett, second left, a native of Kalispell, Mont., assigned to Baker Company, 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne) 25th Infantry Division, U.S. Army Alaska, instructs fellow Soldiers how to operate the Carl Gustaf recoilless rifle system at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Nov. 1, 2016. The Carl Gustaf is a man-portable, breach-loading, 84mm recoilless rifle capable of destroying armored targets from up to 700 meters away. The paratroopers conducted the live fire training to hone their proficiency.

Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, ALASKA – Soldiers from D Company, 3rd Battalion (Airborne), 509th Infantry Regiment, engage mock hostile forces as the unit conducts breaching operations at Training Area 412, JBER, May 14, 2013. During the training, Soldiers learned to conduct mounted and dismounted breaches against enemy defended obstacles, proper vehicle cordon procedures, recognize and react to an improvised explosive device, and react to ambush techniques. Percy G. Jones) Stock Photo

RMHE93M2–Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, ALASKA – Soldiers from D Company, 3rd Battalion (Airborne), 509th Infantry Regiment, engage mock hostile forces as the unit conducts breaching operations at Training Area 412, JBER, May 14, 2013. During the training, Soldiers learned to conduct mounted and dismounted breaches against enemy defended obstacles, proper vehicle cordon procedures, recognize and react to an improvised explosive device, and react to ambush techniques. Percy G. Jones)

Sergeant 1st Class Robert Barrett, left, a native of Kalispell, Mont., assigned to Baker Company, 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne) 25th Infantry Division, U.S. Army Alaska, adjusts a Carl Gustaf recoilless rifle system sight while preparing for live fire training at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Nov. 1, 2016. The Carl Gustaf is a man-portable, breach-loading, 84mm recoilless rifle capable of destroying armored targets from up to 700 meters away. The paratroopers conducted the live fire training to hone their proficiency. Stock Photo

RMRJA6EK–Sergeant 1st Class Robert Barrett, left, a native of Kalispell, Mont., assigned to Baker Company, 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne) 25th Infantry Division, U.S. Army Alaska, adjusts a Carl Gustaf recoilless rifle system sight while preparing for live fire training at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Nov. 1, 2016. The Carl Gustaf is a man-portable, breach-loading, 84mm recoilless rifle capable of destroying armored targets from up to 700 meters away. The paratroopers conducted the live fire training to hone their proficiency.

Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, ALASKA – Army Sgt. Joe Benjamin, D Company, 3rd Battalion (Airborne), 509th Infantry Regiment, prepares to breach a gate as the unit conducts breaching operations at Training Area 412, JBER, May 14, 2013. During the training, Soldiers learned to conduct mounted and dismounted breaches against enemy defended obstacles, proper vehicle cordon procedures, recognize and react to an improvised explosive device, and react to ambush techniques. Percy G. Jones) Stock Photo

RMHE93M1–Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, ALASKA – Army Sgt. Joe Benjamin, D Company, 3rd Battalion (Airborne), 509th Infantry Regiment, prepares to breach a gate as the unit conducts breaching operations at Training Area 412, JBER, May 14, 2013. During the training, Soldiers learned to conduct mounted and dismounted breaches against enemy defended obstacles, proper vehicle cordon procedures, recognize and react to an improvised explosive device, and react to ambush techniques. Percy G. Jones)

Staff Sgt. Justin Heptas, right, and Spc. Anthony Alfaro, assigned to Baker Company, 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne) 25th Infantry Division, U.S. Army Alaska, calibrate a Carl Gustaf recoilless rifle system during live fire training at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Nov. 1, 2016. The Carl Gustaf is a man-portable, breach-loading, 84mm recoilless rifle capable of destroying armored targets from up to 700 meters away. Heptas and Alfaro are natives of Manitowoc, Wis. and Fayetteville, N.C., respectively. Stock Photo

RMRJA6EF–Staff Sgt. Justin Heptas, right, and Spc. Anthony Alfaro, assigned to Baker Company, 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne) 25th Infantry Division, U.S. Army Alaska, calibrate a Carl Gustaf recoilless rifle system during live fire training at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Nov. 1, 2016. The Carl Gustaf is a man-portable, breach-loading, 84mm recoilless rifle capable of destroying armored targets from up to 700 meters away. Heptas and Alfaro are natives of Manitowoc, Wis. and Fayetteville, N.C., respectively.

Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, ALASKA – Soldiers from D Company, 3rd Battalion (Airborne), 509th Infantry Regiment, engage mock hostiles as the unit conducts breaching operations at Training Area 412, JBER, May 14, 2013. During the training, Soldiers learned to conduct mounted and dismounted breaches against enemy defended obstacles, proper vehicle cordon procedures, recognize and react to an improvised explosive device, and react to ambush techniques. Percy G. Jones) Stock Photo

RMHE93KX–Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, ALASKA – Soldiers from D Company, 3rd Battalion (Airborne), 509th Infantry Regiment, engage mock hostiles as the unit conducts breaching operations at Training Area 412, JBER, May 14, 2013. During the training, Soldiers learned to conduct mounted and dismounted breaches against enemy defended obstacles, proper vehicle cordon procedures, recognize and react to an improvised explosive device, and react to ambush techniques. Percy G. Jones)

Pfc. Micah Neal, left, and Cpl. Daniel Confalone, assigned to Baker Company, 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne) 25th Infantry Division, U.S. Army Alaska, rush to a firing position while conducting Carl Gustaf recoilless rifle live fire training at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Nov. 1, 2016. The Carl Gustaf is a man-portable, breach-loading, 84mm recoilless rifle capable of destroying armored targets from up to 700 meters away. Neal and Confalone are natives of Lucedale, Miss., and Tampa, Fla., respectively. Stock Photo

RMRJA6EX–Pfc. Micah Neal, left, and Cpl. Daniel Confalone, assigned to Baker Company, 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne) 25th Infantry Division, U.S. Army Alaska, rush to a firing position while conducting Carl Gustaf recoilless rifle live fire training at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Nov. 1, 2016. The Carl Gustaf is a man-portable, breach-loading, 84mm recoilless rifle capable of destroying armored targets from up to 700 meters away. Neal and Confalone are natives of Lucedale, Miss., and Tampa, Fla., respectively.

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