Botswana paratroopers listen to a period of instruction
Botswana paratroopers listen to a period of instruction during sustained airborne training as part of Leapfest at the University of Rhode Island, West Kingston, R.I., July 31, 2018. Leapfest is the largest, lon... More
A U.S. Army Jumpmaster observes over 300 Paratroopers
A U.S. Army Jumpmaster observes over 300 Paratroopers from nine different countries don MC-6 Parachutes during Leapfest 2018 at the University of Rhode Island in West Kingston, R.I., Jul. 31, 2018. Leapfest is ... More
U.S. Army paratrooper demonstrates retrieval of a
U.S. Army paratrooper demonstrates retrieval of a parachute during Leapfest 2018 at the University of Rhode Island, West Kingston, R.I., July 31, 2017. Leapfest is the largest, longest standing, international... More
A U.S. Army Paratrooper smiles during Leapfest 2018
A U.S. Army Paratrooper smiles during Leapfest 2018 at the University of Rhode Island in West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 1, 2018. Leapfest is the largest, longest-standing, international static line parachute trainin... More
Canadian paratroopers wait to board a CH-47 Chinook
Canadian paratroopers wait to board a CH-47 Chinook during Leapfest 2018 at West Kingston, RI., August 1, 2018. Leapfest is the largest, longest standing, international static line parachute training event and ... More
Canadian paratrooper Pte. Alex Harnois assists Pte.
Canadian paratrooper Pte. Alex Harnois assists Pte. Laurence Seguin-M. with her parachute before she participates in a familiarization jump as part of Leapfest at the University of Rhode Island, West Kingston, ... More
A CH-47 Chinook helicopter prepares to take off to
A CH-47 Chinook helicopter prepares to take off to bring paratroopers to the Castle Drop Zone as part of Leapfest at the University of Rhode Island, West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 2, 2018. Leapfest is the largest, l... More
A group of U.S. Army Riggers repack the MC-6 parachute
A group of U.S. Army Riggers repack the MC-6 parachute at Building 216, Parachute Rigger Facility Shed, during Leapfest 2018 at West Kingston, RI., August 3, 2018. Leapfest is the largest, longest standing, int... More
U.S. Army Cpt. Michael White, assigned to the Aerial
U.S. Army Cpt. Michael White, assigned to the Aerial Delivery and Field Services Department, U.S. Army Quartermaster School, prepares a parachute for the next day’s jump during Leapfest at the University of Rho... More
A U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter, assigned to Bravo
A U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter, assigned to Bravo Company, 2-104th GSAB, 28th Combat Aviation Brigade, drops a group of paratroopers onto Castle Drop Zone during Leapfest 2018 at West Kingston, RI., Augus... More
Jumpmaster conduct sustained airborne training of partner
Jumpmaster conduct sustained airborne training of partner nations during Leapfest 2018 at the University of Rhode Island, West Kingston, R.I., Aug 4, 2018. Leapfest is the largest, longest standing, internation... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Zechariah Famiano and
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Zechariah Famiano and Staff Sgt. Edward Schmitz, assigned to the 3rd Air Support Operations Squadron, attends sustained airborne training during Leapfest at the University of Rhode ... More
A German paratrooper leaps for the ‘X’ on Castle Drop
A German paratrooper leaps for the ‘X’ on Castle Drop Zone during Leapfest at the University of Rhode Island, West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 5, 2018. Leapfest is the largest, longest standing, international static l... More
A Botswanan Paratrooper listens to the Marshaling Area
A Botswanan Paratrooper listens to the Marshaling Area Control Officer's brief to start Leapfest 2018 at the University of Rhode Island in West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 5, 2018. Leapfest is the largest, longest-sta... More
British paratroopers conduct sustained airborne training
British paratroopers conduct sustained airborne training during Leapfest 2018 at the University of Rhode Island, West Kingston, R.I., July 31, 2017. Leapfest is the largest, longest standing, international sta... More
A South African Paratrooper converses with a British
A South African Paratrooper converses with a British counterpart during Leapfest 2018 at the University of Rhode Island in West Kingston, R.I., Jul. 31, 2018. Leapfest is the largest, longest-standing, internat... More
German paratrooper Cpl. Marko Schlicht secures his
German paratrooper Cpl. Marko Schlicht secures his leg strap during sustained airborne training as part of Leapfest at the University of Rhode Island, West Kingston, R.I., July 31, 2018. Leapfest is the largest... More
A U.S. Army Paratrooper practices Sustained Airborne
A U.S. Army Paratrooper practices Sustained Airborne Training during Leapfest 2018 at the University of Rhode Island in West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 1, 2018. Leapfest is the largest, longest-standing, internationa... More
Italian paratrooper Sgt. Bonacini waits to board a
Italian paratrooper Sgt. Bonacini waits to board a CH-47 Chinook during Leapfest 2018 at West Kingston, RI., August 1, 2018. Leapfest is the largest, longest standing, international static line parachute traini... More
Multinational Paratroopers load into a Ch-47 Chinook
Multinational Paratroopers load into a Ch-47 Chinook helicopter to participate in a familiarization jump as part of Leapfest at the University of Rhode Island, West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 2, 2018. Leapfest is the... More
Canadian paratrooper Pte. Alex Harnois assists Pte.
Canadian paratrooper Pte. Alex Harnois assists Pte. Laurence Seguin-M. with her parachute before she participates in a familiarization jump as part of Leapfest at the University of Rhode Island, West Kingston, ... More
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Derek Golec, assigned to the
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Derek Golec, assigned to the 139th Quartermaster, repacks an MC-6 parachute at Building 216, Parachute Rigger Facility Shed, during Leapfest 2018 at West Kingston, RI., August 3, 2018. ... More
A U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter, assigned to Bravo
A U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter, assigned to Bravo Company, 2-104th GSAB, 28th Combat Aviation Brigade, drops a group of paratroopers onto Castle Drop Zone during Leapfest 2018 at West Kingston, RI., Augus... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Jacob Engstorm, assigned to the 165th
U.S. Army Sgt. Jacob Engstorm, assigned to the 165th Quartermaster Company, prepares equipment for the next day’s jump during Leapfest at the University of Rhode Island, West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 4, 2018. Leapf... More
Jumpmaster conduct sustained airborne training of partner
Jumpmaster conduct sustained airborne training of partner nations during Leapfest 2018 at the University of Rhode Island, West Kingston, R.I., Aug 4, 2018. Leapfest is the largest, longest standing, internation... More
Team 16, posing in front of a U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook
Team 16, posing in front of a U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter, is represented by the United Kingdoms 3 Commando Brigade - Royal Marines as part of Leapfest at the University of Rhode Island, West Kingston, R... More
A German paratrooper leaps for the ‘X’ on Castle Drop
A German paratrooper leaps for the ‘X’ on Castle Drop Zone during Leapfest at the University of Rhode Island, West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 5, 2018. Leapfest is the largest, longest standing, international static l... More
U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook helicopters stage for Leapfest
U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook helicopters stage for Leapfest 2018 at the University of Rhode Island in West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 5, 2018. Leapfest is the largest, longest-standing, international static line parachut... More
Canadian paratrooper Pte. Alex Harnois assists Warrant
Canadian paratrooper Pte. Alex Harnois assists Warrant Officer Frank Gosselin with his parachute during sustained airborne training as part of Leapfest at the University of Rhode Island, West Kingston, R.I., Ju... More
Botswana paratroopers conduct sustained airborne training
Botswana paratroopers conduct sustained airborne training during Leapfest 2018 at the University of Rhode Island, West Kingston, R.I., July 31, 2017. Leapfest is the largest, longest standing, international st... More
A Botswanan Paratrooper fastens his helmet chinstrap
A Botswanan Paratrooper fastens his helmet chinstrap during Leapfest 2018 at the University of Rhode Island in West Kingston, R.I., Jul. 31, 2018. Leapfest is the largest, longest-standing, international static... More
South African paratroopers rehearse exiting a CH-47
South African paratroopers rehearse exiting a CH-47 Chinook during Leapfest 2018 West Kingston, RI., August 1, 2018. Leapfest is the largest, longest standing, international static line parachute training event... More
A U.S. Army Paratrooper observes Sustained Airborne
A U.S. Army Paratrooper observes Sustained Airborne Training during Leapfest 2018 at the University of Rhode Island in West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 1, 2018. Leapfest is the largest, longest-standing, international... More
Paratroopers from 9 different countries load into a
Paratroopers from 9 different countries load into a Ch-47 Chinook helicopter to participate in a familiarization jump as part of Leapfest at the University of Rhode Island, West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 2, 2018. Le... More
A CH-47 Chinook helicopter prepares to take off to
A CH-47 Chinook helicopter prepares to take off to bring paratroopers to the Castle Drop Zone as part of Leapfest at the University of Rhode Island, West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 2, 2018. Leapfest is the largest, l... More
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Derek Golec, assigned to the
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Derek Golec, assigned to the 139th Quartermaster, and Sgt. Michael Lessing, assigned to Rigger Detachment, 56th Troop Command, repacks an MC-6 parachute at Building 216, Parachute Rigge... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Roger Montanez, assigned to the Rigger
U.S. Army Sgt. Roger Montanez, assigned to the Rigger Det., 56th Troop Command, prepares a parachute for the next day’s jump during Leapfest at the University of Rhode Island, West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 4, 2018.... More
A group of British Paratroopers pose for a photo on
A group of British Paratroopers pose for a photo on Castle Drop Zone during Leapfest 2018 at West Kingston, RI., August 5, 2018. Leapfest is the largest, longest standing, international static line parachute tr... More
Jumpmaster conduct sustained airborne training of partner
Jumpmaster conduct sustained airborne training of partner nations during Leapfest 2018 at the University of Rhode Island, West Kingston, R.I., Aug 4, 2018. Leapfest is the largest, longest standing, internation... More
Warrant Officer I Make Biggs and Sgt. Ross Hastie from
Warrant Officer I Make Biggs and Sgt. Ross Hastie from the 16th Air Assault Brigade HQ, United Kingdom, pose in front of a U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter after sustained airborne training during Leapfest at... More
A South African Paratrooper listens to the Marshaling
A South African Paratrooper listens to the Marshaling Area Control Officer's brief to start Leapfest 2018 at the University of Rhode Island in West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 5, 2018. Leapfest is the largest, longest... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Justin Kelley and Sgt. 1st Class
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Justin Kelley and Sgt. 1st Class Tim Marino, perform duties as part of the drop zone safety team during Leapfest at the University of Rhode Island, West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 5, 2018. Leapfe... More
Dutch paratroopers conduct sustained airborne training
Dutch paratroopers conduct sustained airborne training during Leapfest 2018 at the University of Rhode Island, West Kingston, R.I., July 31, 2017. Leapfest is the largest, longest standing, international stati... More
A South African Paratrooper converses with a British
A South African Paratrooper converses with a British counterpart during Leapfest 2018 at the University of Rhode Island in West Kingston, R.I., Jul. 31, 2018. Leapfest is the largest, longest-standing, internat... More
Canadian paratrooper Pte. Alex Harnois assists another
Canadian paratrooper Pte. Alex Harnois assists another paratrooper with his parachute during sustained airborne training as part of Leapfest at the University of Rhode Island, West Kingston, R.I., July 31, 2018... More
A U.S. Army Paratrooper practices Sustained Airborne
A U.S. Army Paratrooper practices Sustained Airborne Training during Leapfest 2018 at the University of Rhode Island in West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 1, 2018. Leapfest is the largest, longest-standing, internationa... More
A German Jumpmaster rehearses actions in the CH-47
A German Jumpmaster rehearses actions in the CH-47 Chinook with multinational paratroopers at Leapfest 2018 at West Kingston, RI., August 1, 2018. Leapfest is the largest, longest standing, international static... More
U.S. Army Soldiers wait for takeoff to participate
U.S. Army Soldiers wait for takeoff to participate in a familiarization jump from a CH-47 Chinook helicopter as part of Leapfest at the University of Rhode Island, West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 2, 2018. Leapfest is... More
A paratrooper lands on Castle Drop Zone after participating
A paratrooper lands on Castle Drop Zone after participating in a familiarization jump as part of Leapfest at the University of Rhode Island, West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 2, 2018. Leapfest is the largest, longest ... More
A U.S. Army Spc. David Richey, assigned to 338th
A U.S. Army Spc. David Richey, assigned to 338th Quartermaster, repacks the MC-6 parachute at Building 216, Parachute Rigger Facility Shed, during Leapfest 2018 at West Kingston, RI., August 3, 2018. Leapfest i... More
Italian Paratroopers rest in the grass before loading
Italian Paratroopers rest in the grass before loading onto a U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter during Leapfest at the University of Rhode Island, West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 4, 2018. Leapfest is the largest, lon... More
Jumpmaster conduct sustained airborne training of partner
Jumpmaster conduct sustained airborne training of partner nations during Leapfest 2018 at the University of Rhode Island, West Kingston, R.I., Aug 4, 2018. Leapfest is the largest, longest standing, internation... More
A U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter, assigned to Bravo
A U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter, assigned to Bravo Company, 2-104th GSAB, 28th Combat Aviation Brigade, drops a group of paratroopers onto Castle Drop Zone during Leapfest 2018 at West Kingston, RI., Augus... More
U.S. Army Spc. Erick Burgeson, assigned to the 139th
U.S. Army Spc. Erick Burgeson, assigned to the 139th Quartermaster, Ind. National Guard, prepares a parachute for the next day’s jump during Leapfest at the University of Rhode Island, West Kingston, R.I., Aug.... More
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Chip Lindberg, left, assigned
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Chip Lindberg, left, assigned to the 56th Troop Command, and Pvt. Meldrick Harper, assigned to 1-126th Aviation Regiment, use a smoke machine to help paratroopers determine wind directi... More
Italian Paratroopers listen to the Marshaling Area
Italian Paratroopers listen to the Marshaling Area Control Officer's brief to start Leapfest 2018 at the University of Rhode Island in West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 5, 2018. Leapfest is the largest, longest-standin... More
South African paratrooper Capt. Tienie van Schoor offers
South African paratrooper Capt. Tienie van Schoor offers a fist bump to Maj. Gen. Shai Mulder during sustained airborne training as part of Leapfest at the University of Rhode Island, West Kingston, R.I., July ... More
A British Paratrooper observes a U.S. Army Rigger adjust
A British Paratrooper observes a U.S. Army Rigger adjust his parachute harness during Leapfest 2018 at the University of Rhode Island in West Kingston, R.I., Jul. 31, 2018. Leapfest is the largest, longest-stan... More
Canadian paratroopers conduct sustained airborne training
Canadian paratroopers conduct sustained airborne training during Leapfest 2018 at the University of Rhode Island, West Kingston, R.I., July 31, 2017. Leapfest is the largest, longest standing, international st... More
A German Jumpmaster rehearses actions in the CH-47
A German Jumpmaster rehearses actions in the CH-47 Chinook with multinational paratroopers at Leapfest 2018 at West Kingston, RI., August 1, 2018. Leapfest is the largest, longest standing, international static... More
A U.S. Army Paratrooper practices Sustained Airborne
A U.S. Army Paratrooper practices Sustained Airborne Training during Leapfest 2018 at the University of Rhode Island in West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 1, 2018. Leapfest is the largest, longest-standing, internationa... More
Paratroopers descend from a CH-47 Chinook helicopter
Paratroopers descend from a CH-47 Chinook helicopter onto Castle Drop Zone after participating in a familiarization jump as part of Leapfest at the University of Rhode Island, West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 2, 2018.... More
A CH-47 Chinook helicopter takes off to bring paratroopers
A CH-47 Chinook helicopter takes off to bring paratroopers to the Castle Drop Zone as part of Leapfest at the University of Rhode Island, West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 2, 2018. Leapfest is the largest, longest stan... More
U.S. Army Spc. Joshua Creech, assigned to 338th
U.S. Army Spc. Joshua Creech, assigned to 338th Quartermaster, repack the MC-6 parachute at Building 216, Parachute Rigger Facility Shed, during Leapfest 2018 at West Kingston, RI., August 3, 2018. Leapfest is ... More
Two U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook helicopters are staged
Two U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook helicopters are staged before airborne operations during Leapfest at the University of Rhode Island, West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 4, 2018. Leapfest is the largest, longest standing, int... More
A U.S. Army Paratrooper descends using his MC-6 parachute
A U.S. Army Paratrooper descends using his MC-6 parachute onto Castle Drop Zone during Leapfest 2018 at West Kingston, RI., August 5, 2018. Leapfest is the largest, longest standing, international static line p... More
Italian paratroopers pose for a photo after participating
Italian paratroopers pose for a photo after participating in a sustained airborne training that is part of Leapfest at the University of Rhode Island, West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 4, 2018. Leapfest is the largest,... More
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class, assigned to the 139th
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class, assigned to the 139th Quartermaster Company, Ind. National Guard, prepares a parachute for the next day’s jump during Leapfest at the University of Rhode Island, West Kingston, R.I., A... More
Paratroopers descend onto Castle Drop Zone during Leapfest
Paratroopers descend onto Castle Drop Zone during Leapfest at the University of Rhode Island, West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 5, 2018. Leapfest is the largest, longest standing, international static line parachute tr... More
U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook helicopters stage for Leapfest
U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook helicopters stage for Leapfest 2018 at the University of Rhode Island in West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 5, 2018. Leapfest is the largest, longest-standing, international static line parachut... More
Dutch paratrooper Sgt. Maj. Spencer waits as fellow
Dutch paratrooper Sgt. Maj. Spencer waits as fellow paratroopers adjust his parachute during sustained airborne training as part of Leapfest at the University of Rhode Island, West Kingston, R.I., July 31, 2018... More
Paratroopers of partner nations conduct sustained airborne
Paratroopers of partner nations conduct sustained airborne training during Leapfest 2018 at the University of Rhode Island, West Kingston, R.I., July 31, 2017. Leapfest is the largest, longest standing, intern... More
A Canadian Jumpmaster gives instructions on the operations
A Canadian Jumpmaster gives instructions on the operations of an MC-1 parachute during Leapfest 2018 at West Kingston, RI., August 1, 2018. Leapfest is the largest, longest standing, international static line p... More
A British Paratrooper is inspected by a U.S. Army Jumpmaster
A British Paratrooper is inspected by a U.S. Army Jumpmaster during Leapfest 2018 at the University of Rhode Island in West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 1, 2018. Leapfest is the largest, longest-standing, international... More
Paratroopers descend from a CH-47 Chinook helicopter
Paratroopers descend from a CH-47 Chinook helicopter onto Castle Drop Zone after participating in a familiarization jump as part of Leapfest at the University of Rhode Island, West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 2, 2018.... More
A paratrooper descends onto Castle Drop Zone after
A paratrooper descends onto Castle Drop Zone after participating in a familiarization jump as part of Leapfest at the University of Rhode Island, West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 2, 2018. Leapfest is the largest, long... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Brian Fox, assigned to 139th
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Brian Fox, assigned to 139th Quartermaster, and Spc. Joshua Creech, assigned to 338th Quartermaster, repack the MC-6 parachute at Building 216, Parachute Rigger Facility Shed, during Leapfe... More
Paratroopers conduct sustained airborne training during
Paratroopers conduct sustained airborne training during Leapfest 2018 at the University of Rhode Island, West Kingston, R.I., Aug 4, 2018. Leapfest is the largest, longest standing, international static line pa... More
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Stephen Malone assists Staff Sgt.
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Stephen Malone assists Staff Sgt. Ronquel Robinson, both assigned to 982nd Combat Camera Co., prior to a jump during Leapfest at the University of Rhode Island, West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 4, 20... More
A Dutch paratrooper, assigned to 11 Luchtmobiele Brigade,
A Dutch paratrooper, assigned to 11 Luchtmobiele Brigade, attends sustained airborne training during Leapfest at the University of Rhode Island, West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 4, 2018. Leapfest is the largest, longe... More
A U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter, assigned to Bravo
A U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter, assigned to Bravo Company, 2-104th GSAB, 28th Combat Aviation Brigade, drops a group of paratroopers onto Castle Drop Zone during Leapfest 2018 at West Kingston, RI., Augus... More
U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook helicopters stage for Leapfest
U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook helicopters stage for Leapfest 2018 at the University of Rhode Island in West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 5, 2018. Leapfest is the largest, longest-standing, international static line parachut... More
A U.S. Army paratrooper reaches for the ‘X’ on Castle
A U.S. Army paratrooper reaches for the ‘X’ on Castle Drop Zone during Leapfest at the University of Rhode Island, West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 5, 2018. Leapfest is the largest, longest standing, international sta... More
U.S. Army jumpmaster conduct sustained airborne training
U.S. Army jumpmaster conduct sustained airborne training during Leapfest 2018 at the University of Rhode Island, West Kingston, R.I., July 31, 2017. Leapfest is the largest, longest standing, international sta... More
Dutch paratrooper Adjudant Gus secures his chest strap
Dutch paratrooper Adjudant Gus secures his chest strap during sustained airborne training as part of Leapfest at the University of Rhode Island, West Kingston, R.I., July 31, 2018. Leapfest is the largest, long... More
Canadian paratrooper Pte. Laurence Seguin-Mandeville,
Canadian paratrooper Pte. Laurence Seguin-Mandeville, assists a British paratrooper with the MC-1 parachute during Leapfest 2018 at West Kingston, RI., August 1, 2018. Leapfest is the largest, longest standing,... More
A South African Paratrooper smiles during Leapfest
A South African Paratrooper smiles during Leapfest 2018 at the University of Rhode Island in West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 1, 2018. Leapfest is the largest, longest-standing, international static line parachute tra... More
U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Russell Pion, Rhode Island
U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Russell Pion, Rhode Island National Guard, waits on Castle Drop for fellow paratroopers after familiarization jump as part of Leapfest at the University of Rhode Island, West Kingsto... More
Paratroopers descend from a CH-47 Chinook helicopter
Paratroopers descend from a CH-47 Chinook helicopter onto Castle Drop Zone after participating in a familiarization jump as part of Leapfest at the University of Rhode Island, West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 2, 2018.... More
U.S. Army Spc. David Richey, assigned to 338th
U.S. Army Spc. David Richey, assigned to 338th Quartermaster, repacks a MC-6 parachute during Leapfest 2018 at West Kingston, RI., August 3, 2018. Leapfest is the largest, longest standing, international static... More
A South African paratrooper rests before loading the
A South African paratrooper rests before loading the U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter during Leapfest at the University of Rhode Island, West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 4, 2018. Leapfest is the largest, longest sta... More
Two U.S. Army Paratroopers descend using their MC-6
Two U.S. Army Paratroopers descend using their MC-6 parachute onto Castle Drop Zone during Leapfest 2018 at West Kingston, RI., August 5, 2018. Leapfest is the largest, longest standing, international static li... More
Paratroopers from the Netherlands, Canada, and the
Paratroopers from the Netherlands, Canada, and the U.K. participate in sustained airborne training as part of Leapfest at the University of Rhode Island, West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 4, 2018. Leapfest is the large... More
A U.S. Army paratrooper runs toward the ‘X’ on Castle
A U.S. Army paratrooper runs toward the ‘X’ on Castle Drop Zone during Leapfest at the University of Rhode Island, West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 5, 2018. Leapfest is the largest, longest standing, international sta... More
U.S. Air Force Paratroopers discuss strategies for
U.S. Air Force Paratroopers discuss strategies for Leapfest 2018 at the University of Rhode Island in West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 5, 2018. Leapfest is the largest, longest-standing, international static line para... More
U.S. Army jumpmaster conduct sustained airborne training
U.S. Army jumpmaster conduct sustained airborne training during Leapfest 2018 at the University of Rhode Island, West Kingston, R.I., July 31, 2017. Leapfest is the largest, longest standing, international sta... More
Botswana paratrooper Lance Cpl. Matsoga holds his chin
Botswana paratrooper Lance Cpl. Matsoga holds his chin strap in place as Warrant Officer II Thebe, a Jumpmaster with the Botswana military, tightens his helmet during sustained airborne training as part of Leap... More
A Canadian Jumpmaster gives instructions on the operations
A Canadian Jumpmaster gives instructions on the operations of an MC-1 parachute during Leapfest 2018 at West Kingston, RI., August 1, 2018. Leapfest is the largest, longest standing, international static line p... More
A South African Paratrooper is inspected by a U.S.
A South African Paratrooper is inspected by a U.S. Army Jumpmaster during Leapfest 2018 at the University of Rhode Island in West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 1, 2018. Leapfest is the largest, longest-standing, interna... More
Paratroopers descend from a CH-47 Chinook helicopter
Paratroopers descend from a CH-47 Chinook helicopter onto Castle Drop Zone after participating in a familiarization jump as part of Leapfest at the University of Rhode Island, West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 2, 2018.... More