Exercise Immediate Response
U.S. Army Paratroopers with Legion Company, 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, and CH-47 crews from A Company, 3rd Battalion, 1st Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, conduct sling load operations during Exercise Immediate Response at Vojarna Josip Jovic airbase, Udbina, Croatia, May 17, 2019. Exercise Immediate Response is a multinational exercise co-led by Croatian Armed Forces, Slovenian Armed Forces, and U.S. Army Europe. The logistics-focused exercise is designed to test and improve the ability to move forces and equipment rapidly from one location to another. The exercise will improve readiness and interoperability among participating allied and partner nations. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. Joshua Wooten)