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Video by Pfc. Brent Lee

Thunderbolt Convergence: Cold load training at Ramstein Air Base

5th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment

March 24, 2025 | 3:11

U.S. Soldiers and U.S. Airmen work together to load and secure a U.S. Army M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System onto a U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules aircraft for Operation Thunderbolt Convergence cold load training on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, March 24, 2025. The training supported Operation Thunderbolt Convergence, a multinational HIMARS Rapid Infiltration exercise designed to enhance precision fires and interoperability across NATO forces. (U.S. Army video by Pfc. Brent Lee)

Runtime: 00:03:15:04

00;06 Soldiers prepare to weigh HIMARS before cold load training
00;23 Soldiers weigh HIMARS during cold load training
00;34 Soldiers unload additional items from HIMARS to meet weight restrictions
00;43 HIMARS drives on tarmac before being loaded in C-130
00;53 Soldier releases air from tires on HIMARS before being loaded in C-130
01;02 Full length view of C-130 aircraft
01;16 Airman assists driver as HIMARS is loaded into C-130
01;37 Airman assists driver as HIMARS is loaded into C-130
01;59 Airman assists driver as HIMARS is loaded into C-130
02;15 Airman assists driver as HIMARS is loaded into C-130
02;31 Airman assists driver as HIMARS is loaded into C-130
02;42 Airmen prepare before using chains to secure HIMARS inside C-130
02;55 Airman assists driver as HIMARS is unloaded from C-130
03:04 HIMARS drives on tarmac after being unloaded from C-130