An airman with the 352d Special Operations Wing conducts preflight operations on an MC-130J Commando II during the Atreus exercise at Andøya Space Defense Range in Norway on Nov. 8, 2022. Two U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command wings partnered in a total force initiative to conduct the first live-fire demonstration in the European theater of Rapid Dragon, a long-range palletized munitions system, in the U.S. European Command’s area of responsibility. (Tech. Sgt. Brigette Waltermire/Air National Guard) 
Polish and American airmen conduct palletized precision effects cargo training with a Polish Air Force C-130 on Nov. 8, 2022, in Powidz, Poland. (U.S. Air Force) 
A Polish Air Force loadmaster and American personnel ground-guide palletized precision effects cargo onto a Polish Air Force C-130 on Nov. 8, 2022, in Powidz, Poland. (U.S. Air Force) 
A Polish Air Force loadmaster and American personnel help guide palletized precision effects cargo onto a Polish Air Force C-130 on Nov. 8, 2022, in Powidz, Poland. (U.S. Air Force) 
A palletized munitions system falls from the cargo hold of a MC-130J Commando II during a live-fire demonstration in Norway on Nov. 9, 2022. (Tech. Sgt. Brigette Waltermire/Air National Guard) 
This is the first time Rapid Dragon, a precision munitions capability for medium-sized or larger cargo aircraft that allows U.S. and NATO forces a flexible rapid response option, has been employed in the U.S. European Command theater. (Tech. Sgt. Brigette Waltermire/Air National Guard)
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