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hone our paratroopers’ proficien-
cies and competencies to ensure our paratroopers can conduct their jobs and meet the commander’s intent,” said U.S Army Capt. Dean Purpura, 1-91 Cavalry air opera- tions and training officer.
Once the paratroopers arrived at Ramstein they immediately initiat- ed mission planning, joint rehears- als and the air-load process with 37th AS loadmasters to prepare for their follow-on mission.
Capping off the exercise, 1-91
Cavalry conducted static-line jumps back into Grafenwoehr Training Area from a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft while being supported by 37th AS pilots and loadmasters.
“This mission is more than just an Airborne operation,” Brown said. “It is a truly joint and multi- function endeavor, and relies on a great number of organizations all seamlessly working together. This is why we must practice these mis- sions under multiple conditions, and often.”
U.S. Army Pvt. Michael Button, a scout assigned to the 1st Squad- ron (Airborne), 91st Cavalry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, assigned to Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, dons a para- chute in preparation for a static line jump at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 20, 2021. After being outfitted with equipment, each Soldier performed a buddy check to ensure each parachute was properly secured. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Milton Hamilton)
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