Special Tactics, Italy and Jordan enable global access
U.S. Air Force Special Tactics Airmen with the 24th Special Operations Wing and Italy's 17th Stormo Incursori troops prepare to board an Ohio Air National Guard C-130H Hercules before a military free fall during Exercise Eager Lion May 16, 2017, at Marka International Airport, Jordan. Eager Lion 2017, an annual U.S. Central Command exercise in Jordan designed to strengthen military-to-military relationships between the U.S., Jordan and other international partners. This year's iteration is comprised of about 7,200 military personnel from more than 20 nations that will respond to scenarios involving border security, command and control, cyber defense and battlespace management. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ryan Conroy)