Latest "173rd-airborne-brigade" stories

Army private admits bizarre plot to attack his unit on deployment

After learning of an upcoming deployment, the soldier began passing information he learned to members of 09A as he proposed and planned a deadly attack on his fellow troops, authorities said.

9 months ago

Paratroopers with the 173rd Airborne Brigade fire live Stinger missiles in Croatia

The 173rd Airborne Brigade has only previously fired replica Stinger rounds.

By Rachel Nostrant

12 months ago

Frontline Photos: Dec. 12, 2021

An illuminated aircraft, taking aim during a training exercise, a mountain view and more in this week’s Frontline Photos.

16 months ago

Best pics of the week: May 23, 2021

Air Force PJs train in Djibouti, amphibious exercises in Portugal, DEFENDER-Europe exercises in Bulgaria and more in this week's Frontline Photos.

23 months ago

New four-star command allows US general to ‘coordinate closely’ with NATO allies in Africa

Close geography and economic ties between Africa and Europe means that regional security issues can quickly spread across the regions.

By Kyle Rempfer

2 years ago

Best pics of the week: Aug. 16, 2020

From firefighting training to shooting the M240 at the range to clearing buildings at Exercise Deep and more, here's this week's Frontline Photos.

3 years ago