From brigade to division and corps, the Army is changing. The 82nd Airborne has been training with Polish forces and helping transfer equipment to Ukrainians. Pieces of history and telling vignettes put a face on the war. AWACS jets have been in use at Tinker since the 1970s, but are getting harder to maintain and more vulnerable in combat. Off-roading at Ramstein, training with Allies in Poland, a muddy Marine and more in this week’s Frontline Photos. Biden planned to meet with members of the U.S. Army’s 82nd Airborne Division, who are serving alongside Polish troops. By Chris Megerian
2 years ago Taking off for training, paratroopers loading up for deployment, resting in the sunshine and more in this week’s frontline photos. For all of the planning and positioning, the four-star acknowledged the changing conditions on the ground — there is a different threat in Europe now than what many saw even 18 months ago, he said. The Mobile Protected Firepower battalion will attach light tank companies to each brigade. The 55-year-old Army officer is expected to be sworn into the new post in coming days. Load More