Paratroopers from throughout the 173rd Airborne Brigade

Paratroopers from throughout the 173rd Airborne Brigade gather to participate in Soldier Performance Education for Advanced Readiness and Resilience (SPEAR) training in Grafenwoehr, Germany on February 12, 2019. Pictured here is a paratrooper attempting to thread a needle immediately after conducting burpees. SPEAR is a well-rounded fitness and education program focused on the health and welfare of the warfighter with a focus on injury prevention.