No, it's not a new sci-fi movie: Fort Bragg's live fire exercise photos go viral

It almost looks like a CG action shot from an upcoming science fiction thriller, featuring space craft and laser beams.

But it's really Fort Bragg's paratroopers from the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, practicing their combined arms live-fire exercise.

Taken at night with long exposure, the variety of weaponry looks like something from the distant future – neon lasers flashing through dark clouds.

One particularly stunning image showed a glowing green pillar reaching into the heavens.

Comments like, "Did you get an Ion Cannon?" and "It looks like Thor coming through the Bifrost," filled the comment section.

"Our Paratroopers remain ready to deploy, engage, and destroy the enemies of the U.S. with no notice, anywhere in the world in 18 hours or less," said the post.