352nd Special Operations Group, Air Drop, Mc-130p Combat Shadow, 21st Tactical Airbase

An airman assigned to the 352nd Special Operations Group, based at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, U.K., stows away his parachute after parachuting from a MC-130P Combat Shadow Sept. 22 in Swidwin, Poland during the Jackal Stone 10 exercise. Jackal Stone 10, hosted by Poland and Lithuania this year, is an annual international special operations forces exercise held in Europe. Its objective is to enhance capabilities and interoperability amongst the participating special operations forces and as well as build mutual respect while sharing doctrinal concepts. The exercise, which is coordinated with U.S. Special Operations Command Europe, includes Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Croatia, Romania, and Ukraine participating in the exercise.
Photo by Sgt. Eric Glassey