During the week of 13 September 2010 XVIII Airborne Corps and Fort Bragg hosted local political and civic leaders, a Congressional Staff delegation, and other selected dignitaries during a Joint Forcible Entry Exercise (JFEX).

During the week of 13 September 2010 XVIII Airborne Corps and Fort Bragg hosted local political and civic leaders, a Congressional Staff delegation, and other selected dignitaries during a Joint Forcible Entry Exercise (JFEX). JFEX is a week-long exercise to enhance cohesion between the Army, Air Force, Navy, and Marines through large-scale heavy equipment and troop movements. Over 2000 Paratroopers, their vehicles, artillery, and equipment were delivered via parachute from 8 C-17 and 12 C-130 aircraft. During the exercise 48 assault landings took place during the hours of darkness. Photos clockwise from top left to right: LTG Frank Helmick, Commander, XVIII Airborne Corps and Fort Bragg, receives initial operational guidance from Mrs. Barbie Berg; Barbie instructs a jumpmaster on the proper rigging of airborne equipment; COL Steve Berg, SJA XVIII Airborne Corps moonlighting???; Barbie delivers final commands to COL Berg to ensure he keeps his feet and knees together - and eyes open exiting a high performance aircraft at 0001. Airborne!!!

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