Spc. Ryan Daley, from Clinton, Mass., a paratrooper

Spc. Ryan Daley, from Clinton, Mass., a paratrooper assigned to the 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, repeats a command from the jumpmaster as he prepares to conduct a static line jump from a C-130J aircraft Nov. 21. He re-enlisted to continue his Army service at 800 feet above ground level prior to conducting this airborne operation. Daley, along with his fellow troopers from 2nd Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th BCT, will soon deploy to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Joseph Armas, 4th BCT, 82nd Airborne Div. Public Affairs)