Exercise Swift Response 2019

Master Sgt. Douglas Otten Jr, loadmaster for the 815th Airlift Squadron from the 403rd Wing, assists with directing Army Private First Class Carlos Castellanos, 82nd Airborne, Alpha Company rifleman, who was driving a ground mobility vehicle into the C-130J for exercise Swift Response 19, June 19, 2019. The exercise is one of the premier military crisis response training events featuring high readiness airborne forces from eight NATO nations. Activities include intermediate staging base operations, multiple airborne operations, and several air assault operations. The Swift Response exercises have had great success in creating a foundation for the strong relationships we share with several European allies and partners today. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jessica Kendziorek)