Ukrainian Ground Forces paratroopers assigned to the

Ukrainian Ground Forces paratroopers assigned to the 95th Separate Airborne Brigade jump from an An-26 aircraft over Yavoriv, Ukraine, July 9, 2013, during a multinational airborne operation as part of Rapid Trident 2013. Rapid Trident is an annual joint combined exercise involving the U.S. and Partnership for Peace member nations. Missions alternate in odd and even years. In odd years, Rapid Trident is a field exercise, while in even years, the exercise incorporates a command post exercise. (DOD photo courtesy of Ukrainian Ground Forces Lt. Col. Taras Gren/Released)