Twelve U.S. paratroopers participating in the Saber Guardian 17 exercise in Romania were injured during a night jump on Jul. 22.
U.S. Army Paratroopers from 173rd Airborne Brigade, perform a joint force Airborne operation, during the exercise Saber Guardian, Bezmer Air Base, Bulgaria, Jul 17, 2017. Saber Guardian 17 is an annual, multi-national exercise that aims to assure our Allies and partners of the enduring U.S. commitment to the collective defense and prosperity of the Black Sea region. (Photo by Spc Aaron Bratcher)
A spokesperson said around 500 paratroopers were involved in the exercise at the Campia Turzii air base.
Only one person had to be hospitalized for more than a day while the rest were discharged on Jul. 23.
