International paratroopers practice landing techniques
International paratroopers practice landing techniques during Leapfest in West Kingston, R.I., July 29, 2014. Leapfest is an Airborne parachute competition sponsored by the Rhode Island National Guard to promot... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Joshua Jones and Derek Golec,
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Joshua Jones and Derek Golec, both members of the 165th Quartermaster Company Detachment 1, Ind. National Guard, go over the MC-6 parachute with international Leapfest participants, July 2... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Castro Bastillos-Hawk instructs international
U.S. Army Sgt. Castro Bastillos-Hawk instructs international paratroopers on how to don a MC-6 parachute during Leapfest in West Kingston, R.I., July 29, 2014. Leapfest is an Airborne parachute competition spon... More
U.S. Army paratrooper Staff Sgt. Joshua Jones helps
U.S. Army paratrooper Staff Sgt. Joshua Jones helps Staff Sgt. Darek Golec with his parachute during Leapfest XXXI in Kingston, R.I., July 29, 2014. Leapfest is an airborne parachute competition sponsored by th... More
South African paratroopers document the arrival of
South African paratroopers document the arrival of a CH-47 that will be used for the international familiarization jump, July 30, 2014. Leapfest is an Airborne parachute competition sponsored by the Rhode Islan... More
A British Paratrooper performs a Parachute Land and
A British Paratrooper performs a Parachute Land and Fall (PLF) during Leapfest XXXI in Kingston, RI., July 30, 2014. Leapfest is an Airborne parachute competition sponsored by the Rhode Island National Guard to... More
U.S. Army Chaplain (Maj) Tim Bourquin demonstrates
U.S. Army Chaplain (Maj) Tim Bourquin demonstrates Prejump procedures to international paratroopers during Leapfest XXXI in Kingston, RI., July 30, 2014. Leapfest is an Airborne parachute competition sponsored... More
Paratroopers from New Zealand display a unit flag from
Paratroopers from New Zealand display a unit flag from the back of a CH-47 helicopter Aug. 2, 2014. Leapfest is an airborne parachute competition sponsored by the Rhode Island National Guard to promote high lev... More
U.S. Army and international paratroopers stand in formation
U.S. Army and international paratroopers stand in formation during the Opening Ceremony of Leapfest in West Kingston, R.I., July 29, 2014. Leapfest is an Airborne parachute competition sponsored by the Rhode Is... More
The British paratrooper team from the 7th Parachute
The British paratrooper team from the 7th Parachute Regiment Royal Horse Artillery poses for a team picture during Leapfest XXXI, in Kingston, R.I., Aug. 2, 2014. Leapfest is an airborne parachute competition s... More
U.S. Army paratroopers practice exiting from the ramp
U.S. Army paratroopers practice exiting from the ramp of a CH-47 helicopter during Leapfest Aug. 3, 2014. Leapfest is an Airborne parachute competition sponsored by the Rhode Island National Guard to promote hi... More
U.S. and International paratroopers practice landing
U.S. and International paratroopers practice landing techniques during Leapfest in West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 4, 2014. Leapfest is an Airborne parachute competition sponsored by the Rhode Island National Guard t... More
U.S. Army Soldiers conduct parachute landing falls
U.S. Army Soldiers conduct parachute landing falls in preparation for jumping from a CH-47 helicopter as they arrive behind them Aug. 4, 2017. Leapfest is an Airborne parachute competition sponsored by the Rho... More
An International paratrooper practices landing techniques
An International paratrooper practices landing techniques during Leapfest in West Kingston, R.I., July 29, 2014. Leapfest is an Airborne parachute competition sponsored by the Rhode Island National Guard to pro... More
U.S. Army paratrooper Staff Sgt. Darek Golec helps
U.S. Army paratrooper Staff Sgt. Darek Golec helps a New Zealand paratrooper put on a parachute during Leapfest XXXI in Kingston, R.I., July 29, 2014. Leapfest is an airborne parachute competition sponsored by ... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Joshua Jones from Columbus, Ind.,
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Joshua Jones from Columbus, Ind., assists his partner Derek Golec from Novi, Mich., (both members of the 165th Quartermaster Company Detachment 1, Ind. National Guard) with donning the MC-6... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Rocco Caputo, aided by a fellow
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Rocco Caputo, aided by a fellow rigger, demonstrates how to don a MC-6 parachute during Leapfest in West Kingston, R.I., July 29, 2014. Leapfest is an airborne parachute competition sponsor... More
U.S. Army Capt. Evan Lock from the Connecticut National
U.S. Army Capt. Evan Lock from the Connecticut National Guard gives a briefing to international paratroopers before boarding his CH-47 for a familiarization jump, July 30, 2014. Leapfest is an Airborne parachu... More
Italian Paratroopers prepare for a jump during Leapfest
Italian Paratroopers prepare for a jump during Leapfest XXXI in Kingston, R.I., July 30, 2014. Leapfest is an Airborne parachute competition sponsored by the Rhode Island National Guard to promote high level te... More
A German Paratrooper waits to load onto a CH-47 Chinook
A German Paratrooper waits to load onto a CH-47 Chinook during Leapfest XXXI in Kingston, R.I., July 30, 2014. Leapfest is an Airborne parachute competition sponsored by the Rhode Island National Guard to promo... More
Team 20 of New Zealand poses for a team picture during
Team 20 of New Zealand poses for a team picture during Leapfest XXXI, in Kingston, R.I., Aug. 2, 2014. Leapfest is an airborne parachute competition sponsored by the Rhode Island National Guard to promote high ... More
U.S. and international paratroopers stand in formation
U.S. and international paratroopers stand in formation during the Opening Ceremony of Leapfest in West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 2, 2014. Leapfest is an Airborne parachute competition sponsored by the Rhode Island N... More
U.S. Army paratroopers stand at parade rest during
U.S. Army paratroopers stand at parade rest during the opening ceremony of Leapfest Aug. 2, 2014. Leapfest is an sirborne parachute competition sponsored by the Rhode Island National Guard to promote high level... More
U.S. Army paratroopers practice exiting from the ramp
U.S. Army paratroopers practice exiting from the ramp of a CH-47 helicopter during Leapfest Aug. 3, 2014. Leapfest is an Airborne parachute competition sponsored by the Rhode Island National Guard to promote hi... More
U.S. and International paratroopers practice landing
U.S. and International paratroopers practice landing techniques during Leapfest in West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 4, 2014. Leapfest is an Airborne parachute competition sponsored by the Rhode Island National Guard t... More
U.S. and International paratroopers conduct parachute
U.S. and International paratroopers conduct parachute landing falls in preparation for Leapfest Aug. 4, 2014. Leapfest is an Airborne parachute competition sponsored by the Rhode Island National Guard to promot... More
U.S. Army Cpl. Daniel Pogue instructs Canadian paratroopers
U.S. Army Cpl. Daniel Pogue instructs Canadian paratroopers on how to don a MC-6 parachute during Leapfest in West Kingston, R.I., July 29, 2014. Leapfest is an airborne parachute competition sponsored by the R... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Joshua Jones from Columbus, Ind.,
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Joshua Jones from Columbus, Ind., assists his partner Derek Golec from Novi, Mich., (both members of the 165th Quartermaster Company Detachment 1, Indiana National Guard) with donning the M... More
A German paratrooper inspects his parachute during
A German paratrooper inspects his parachute during Leapfest XXXI in Kingston, R.I., July 29, 2014. Leapfest is an airborne parachute competition sponsored by the Rhode Island National Guard to promote high leve... More
International paratroopers look on as two CH-47 Chinooks
International paratroopers look on as two CH-47 Chinooks come in for a landing during Leapfest in West Kingston, R.I., July 29, 2014. Leapfest is an Airborne parachute competition sponsored by the Rhode Island ... More
Paratroopers from the United Kingdom pose with their
Paratroopers from the United Kingdom pose with their unit flag in from of a U.S. Army CH-47 during Leapfest July 30, 2014. Leapfest is an Airborne parachute competition sponsored by the Rhode Island National Gu... More
Air crew members from the Connecticut National Guard
Air crew members from the Connecticut National Guard conduct a safety briefing to international paratroopers before conducting a familiarization jump aboard their CH-47 helicopter, July 30, 2014. Leapfest is a... More
British Paratrooper Cpl. Owen Jones, of the 7th Parachute
British Paratrooper Cpl. Owen Jones, of the 7th Parachute Regiment Royal Horse Artillery, waits for load time with fellow Paratroopers during Leapfest XXXI in Kingston, R.I., July 30, 2014. Leapfest is an Airbo... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Joshua Jones hands a off a parachute
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Joshua Jones hands a off a parachute during Leapfest XXXI, in Kingston, R.I., Aug. 2, 2014. Leapfest is an airborne parachute competition sponsored by the Rhode Island National Guard to pro... More
Paratroopers from the U.K. conduct pre-jump training
Paratroopers from the U.K. conduct pre-jump training before donning their parachutes as part of Leapfest Aug. 2, 2014. Leapfest is an airborne parachute competition sponsored by the Rhode Island National Guard ... More
U.S. Army paratroopers practice landing techniques
U.S. Army paratroopers practice landing techniques during Leapfest in West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 2, 2014. Leapfest is an Airborne parachute competition sponsored by the Rhode Island National Guard to promote hig... More
U.S. and International paratroopers practice landing
U.S. and International paratroopers practice landing techniques during Leapfest in West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 4, 2014. Leapfest is an Airborne parachute competition sponsored by the Rhode Island National Guard t... More
Italian paratroopers practice exiting a U.S. Army CH-47
Italian paratroopers practice exiting a U.S. Army CH-47 helicopter as part of actions in the aircraft before jumps commence during Leapfest Aug. 4, 2014. Leapfest is an Airborne parachute competition sponsore... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Castro Bastillos-Hawk instructs a British
U.S. Army Sgt. Castro Bastillos-Hawk instructs a British paratrooper on how to don a MC-6 parachute during Leapfest in West Kingston, R.I., July 29, 2014. Leapfest is an airborne parachute competition sponsored... More
British paratroopers practice how to exit a CH-47 Chinook
British paratroopers practice how to exit a CH-47 Chinook during Leapfest in West Kingston, R.I., July 29, 2014. Leapfest is an Airborne parachute competition sponsored by the Rhode Island National Guard to pro... More
Italian soldiers taking part in Leapfest practice donning
Italian soldiers taking part in Leapfest practice donning the MC-6 parachute before conducting an airborne operation, July 29, 2014, at West Kingston, R.I. Leapfest is an airborne parachute competition sponsor... More
Italian paratroopers assemble in back of a U.S. Army
Italian paratroopers assemble in back of a U.S. Army CH-47 helicopter with their unit flag during Leapfest July 30, 2014. Leapfest is an Airborne parachute competition sponsored by the Rhode Island National Gua... More
Italian paratroopers take possession of their main
Italian paratroopers take possession of their main and reserve canopies from the U.S. Army riggers for a familiarization jump, July 30, 2014. Leapfest is an Airborne parachute competition sponsored by the Rhode... More
International Paratroopers shake out parachutes during
International Paratroopers shake out parachutes during Leapfest XXXI in Kingston, RI., July 30, 2014. Leapfest is an Airborne parachute competition sponsored by the Rhode Island National Guard to promote high l... More
U.S. Army paratroopers practice landing techniques
U.S. Army paratroopers practice landing techniques during Leapfest in West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 2, 2014. Leapfest is an Airborne parachute competition sponsored by the Rhode Island National Guard to promote hig... More
Paratroopers from New Zealand conduct pre-jump training
Paratroopers from New Zealand conduct pre-jump training before donning their parachutes as part of Leapfest Aug. 2, 2014. Leapfest is an airborne parachute competition sponsored by the Rhode Island National Gua... More
Team 5 from the Maryland Army National Guard's Long
Team 5 from the Maryland Army National Guard's Long Range Surveillance Company, C Company, 1-158th Cavalry get ready to jump during Leapfest XXXI, in Kingston, R.I., Aug. 2, 2014. Leapfest is an airborne parach... More
U.S. and International paratroopers practice landing
U.S. and International paratroopers practice landing techniques during Leapfest in West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 4, 2014. Leapfest is an Airborne parachute competition sponsored by the Rhode Island National Guard t... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Marcio Soares keeps a sharp lookout
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Marcio Soares keeps a sharp lookout for the drop zone in order to safely exit jumpers from a CH-47 helicopter Aug. 4, 2014. Leapfest is an Airborne parachute competition sponsored by the R... More
Italian army Caporal Magiore Massimiliano Giovani assists
Italian army Caporal Magiore Massimiliano Giovani assists his partner Italian Carabinieri Appuntato Scelto Ferdinando Cecchetti with preparations before donning the MC-6 parachute, July 29, 2014, at West Kingst... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Mike Berry fastens a British
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Mike Berry fastens a British Paratroopers MC-6 parachute during Leapfest in West Kingston, R.I., July 29, 2014. Leapfest is an Airborne parachute competition sponsored by the Rhode Island N... More
Canadian paratroopers prepare their MC-6 parachutes
Canadian paratroopers prepare their MC-6 parachutes during Leapfest in West Kingston, R.I., July 29, 2014. Leapfest is an Airborne parachute competition sponsored by the Rhode Island National Guard to promote h... More
Paratroopers from the United Kingdom take possession
Paratroopers from the United Kingdom take possession of their main and reserve canopies from the U.S. Army riggers for a familiarization jump, July 30, 2014. Leapfest is an Airborne parachute competition sponso... More
British Paratrooper Cpl. Owen Jones, of the 7th Parachute
British Paratrooper Cpl. Owen Jones, of the 7th Parachute Regiment Royal Horse Artillery, gives a thumps up after landing on the Drop Zone during Leapfest XXXI in Kingston, RI., July 30, 2014. Leapfest is an Ai... More
Italian paratroopers assemble in back of a U.S. Army
Italian paratroopers assemble in back of a U.S. Army CH-47 helicopter with their unit flag during Leapfest July 30, 2014. Leapfest is an Airborne parachute competition sponsored by the Rhode Island National Gua... More
The first CH-47 helicopter full of paratroopers takes
The first CH-47 helicopter full of paratroopers takes off from the pickup zone during Leapfest Aug. 2, 2014. Leapfest is an airborne parachute competition sponsored by the Rhode Island National Guard to promote... More
An U.S. Army paratrooper parachutes onto the Drop Zone
An U.S. Army paratrooper parachutes onto the Drop Zone during Leapfest XXXI, in Kingston, R.I., Aug. 2, 2014. Leapfest is an airborne parachute competition sponsored by the Rhode Island National Guard to promot... More
The official party salutes during the Opening Ceremony
The official party salutes during the Opening Ceremony of Leapfest in West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 2, 2014. Leapfest is an Airborne parachute competition sponsored by the Rhode Island National Guard to promote hig... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Marcio Soares signals Command
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Marcio Soares signals Command Sgt. Major Christopher Dyer from the 56th Troop Command, R.I. National Guard as the first jumper to go from a CH-47 helicopter to Aug. 4, 2014.Leapfest is an A... More
U.S. and International Paratroopers practice landing
U.S. and International Paratroopers practice landing techniques during Leapfest in West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 4, 2014. Leapfest is an Airborne parachute competition sponsored by the Rhode Island National Guard t... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Castro Bastillos-Hawk instructs an
U.S. Army Sgt. Castro Bastillos-Hawk instructs an International Paratrooper on how to fasten a MC-6 parachute harness during Leapfest in West Kingston, R.I., July 29, 2014. Leapfest is an Airborne parachute com... More
A Canadian paratrooper prepares an MC-6 parachute during
A Canadian paratrooper prepares an MC-6 parachute during Leapfest in West Kingston, R.I., July 29, 2014. Leapfest is an Airborne parachute competition sponsored by the Rhode Island National Guard to promote hig... More
Italian army Caporal Magiore Massimiliano Giovani assists
Italian army Caporal Magiore Massimiliano Giovani assists his partner Italian Carabinieri Appuntato Scelto Ferdinando Cecchetti with the T-11 Reserve parachute while donning the MC-6 parachute, July 29, 2014 at... More
Italian paratroopers assemble in back of a U.S. Army
Italian paratroopers assemble in back of a U.S. Army CH-47 helicopter with their unit flag and U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Marcio Soares from the 19th Special Forces Group Airborne during Leapfest July 30, 2014. Leapf... More
A South African Paratrooper is penned with U.S. jump
A South African Paratrooper is penned with U.S. jump wings during Leapfest XXXI in Kingston, RI., July 30, 2014. Leapfest is an Airborne parachute competition sponsored by the Rhode Island National Guard to pro... More
Two Italian paratroopers don their LUP-10 life preserves
Two Italian paratroopers don their LUP-10 life preserves before donning their parachutes for a familiarization jump, July 30, 2014. Leapfest is an Airborne parachute competition sponsored by the Rhode Island Na... More
An U.S. Army paratrooper grabs his parachute canopy
An U.S. Army paratrooper grabs his parachute canopy after landing on the Drop Zone during Leapfest XXXI, in Kingston, R.I., Aug. 2, 2014. Leapfest is an airborne parachute competition sponsored by the Rhode Isl... More
The official party stands to be recognized during the
The official party stands to be recognized during the Opening Ceremony of Leapfest in West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 2, 2014. Leapfest is an Airborne parachute competition sponsored by the Rhode Island National Guar... More
Italian paratroopers receive their parachutes from
Italian paratroopers receive their parachutes from U.S. Army riggers in the parking lot at the University of Rohde Island for Leapfest Aug. 2, 2014. Leapfest is an airborne parachute competition sponsored by th... More
U.S. Army paratroopers exit a CH-47 helicopter at Leapfest
U.S. Army paratroopers exit a CH-47 helicopter at Leapfest Aug 4, 2014. Leapfest is an Airborne parachute competition sponsored by the Rhode Island National Guard to promote high level technical training withi... More
U.S. and International Paratroopers practice landing
U.S. and International Paratroopers practice landing techniques during Leapfest in West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 4, 2014. Leapfest is an Airborne parachute competition sponsored by the Rhode Island National Guard t... More
Italian paratroopers prepare an MC-6 parachute during
Italian paratroopers prepare an MC-6 parachute during Leapfest in West Kingston, R.I., July 29, 2014. Leapfest is an Airborne parachute competition sponsored by the Rhode Island National Guard to promote high l... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Castro Bastillos-Hawk instructs an Italian
U.S. Army Sgt. Castro Bastillos-Hawk instructs an Italian Paratrooper on how to fasten a MC-6 parachute harness during Leapfest in West Kingston, R.I., July 29, 2014. Leapfest is an Airborne parachute competiti... More
British paratrooper Bdr. Trevor Lambden of the 21 Air
British paratrooper Bdr. Trevor Lambden of the 21 Air Assault Battery Royal Artillery stands in formation after receiving U.S. Jump wings during Leapfest XXXI in Kingston, RI., July 30, 2014. Leapfest is an Air... More
Italian paratroopers don their parachutes in order
Italian paratroopers don their parachutes in order to take part in the familiarization jump, July 30, 2014. Leapfest is an Airborne parachute competition sponsored by the Rhode Island National Guard to promote ... More
Italian paratroopers gather together for a group picture
Italian paratroopers gather together for a group picture on the pickup zone at Leapfest Aug 1, 2014. Leapfest is an Airborne parachute competition sponsored by the Rhode Island National Guard to promote high l... More
A paratrooper from New Zealand receives his parachute
A paratrooper from New Zealand receives his parachute from U.S. Army riggers in the parking lot at the University of Rohde Island for Leapfest Aug. 2, 2014. Leapfest is an airborne parachute competition sponsor... More
Gen. Frank Grass speaks during the Opening Ceremony
Gen. Frank Grass speaks during the Opening Ceremony of Leapfest in West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 2, 2014. Leapfest is an Airborne parachute competition sponsored by the Rhode Island National Guard to promote high l... More
An U.S. Army paratrooper parachutes onto the Drop Zone
An U.S. Army paratrooper parachutes onto the Drop Zone during Leapfest XXXI, in Kingston, R.I., Aug. 2, 2014. Leapfest is an airborne parachute competition sponsored by the Rhode Island National Guard to promot... More
A U.S. Army Jump Master signals jumpers from South
A U.S. Army Jump Master signals jumpers from South Africa to exit from a CH-47 helicopter during Leapfest Aug. 4, 2014. Leapfest is an Airborne parachute competition sponsored by the Rhode Island National Guar... More
U.S. and International paratroopers practice landing
U.S. and International paratroopers practice landing techniques during Leapfest in West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 4, 2014. Leapfest is an Airborne parachute competition sponsored by the Rhode Island National Guard t... More
Two South African Paratroopers discuss how to don a
Two South African Paratroopers discuss how to don a MC-6 parachute during Leapfest in West Kingston, R.I., July 29, 2014. Leapfest is an Airborne parachute competition sponsored by the Rhode Island National Gua... More
Italian paratroopers prepare an MC-6 parachute during
Italian paratroopers prepare an MC-6 parachute during Leapfest in West Kingston, R.I., July 29, 2014. Leapfest is an Airborne parachute competition sponsored by the Rhode Island National Guard to promote high l... More
U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Scott Sharp from the 56th Troop
U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Scott Sharp from the 56th Troop Command, Rhode Island National Guard conducts a Jump Master Parachute Inspection (JMPI) on an Italian paratrooper before conducting a familiarization jump, Jul... More
A German Paratrooper performs a Parachute Land and
A German Paratrooper performs a Parachute Land and Fall during Leapfest XXXI in Kingston, RI., July 30, 2014. Leapfest is an Airborne parachute competition sponsored by the Rhode Island National Guard to promot... More
Two Italian paratroopers pose for a picture as a U.S.
Two Italian paratroopers pose for a picture as a U.S. Army UH-60 helicopter arrives during Leapfest Aug 1, 2014. Leapfest is an Airborne parachute competition sponsored by the Rhode Island National Guard to pro... More
Two paratroopers from the U.K. assist each other in
Two paratroopers from the U.K. assist each other in the donning of their parachutes as part of Leapfest Aug. 2, 2014. Leapfest is an airborne parachute competition sponsored by the Rhode Island National Guard t... More
An U.S. Army paratrooper prepares to land on the Drop
An U.S. Army paratrooper prepares to land on the Drop Zone during Leapfest XXXI, in Kingston, R.I., Aug. 2, 2014. Leapfest is an airborne parachute competition sponsored by the Rhode Island National Guard to pr... More
Robert Osborne, a World War II paratrooper, receives
Robert Osborne, a World War II paratrooper, receives an award during the Opening Ceremony of Leapfest in West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 2, 2014. Leapfest is an Airborne parachute competition sponsored by the Rhode I... More
South African paratroopers exit a CH-47 helicopter
South African paratroopers exit a CH-47 helicopter during Leapfest Aug.4, 2014. Leapfest is an Airborne parachute competition sponsored by the Rhode Island National Guard to promote high level technical traini... More
U.S. and International paratroopers practice landing
U.S. and International paratroopers practice landing techniques during Leapfest in West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 4, 2014. Leapfest is an Airborne parachute competition sponsored by the Rhode Island National Guard t... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Rocco Caputo answers questions
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Rocco Caputo answers questions from British Paratroopers about the MC-6 parachute during Leapfest in West Kingston, R.I., July 29, 2014. Leapfest is an Airborne parachute competition sponso... More
A U.S. Army jumpmaster prepares an MC-6 parachute for
A U.S. Army jumpmaster prepares an MC-6 parachute for an Italian paratrooper during Leapfest in West Kingston, R.I., July 29, 2014. Leapfest is an Airborne parachute competition sponsored by the Rhode Island Na... More
U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Scott Sharp from the 56th Troop
U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Scott Sharp from the 56th Troop Command, Rhode Island National Guard conducts a Jump Master Parachute Inspection (JMPI) on an Italian paratrooper before conducting a familiarization jump, Jul... More
British paratrooper Cpl. Owen Jones, of the 7th Parachute
British paratrooper Cpl. Owen Jones, of the 7th Parachute Regiment Royal Horse Artillery, waits to be inspected by a Jumpmaster during Leapfest XXXI in Kingston, RI., July 30, 2014. Leapfest is an Airborne para... More
An U.S. Army paratrooper gets up after landing on the
An U.S. Army paratrooper gets up after landing on the Drop Zone during Leapfest XXXI, in Kingston, R.I., Aug. 2, 2014. Leapfest is an airborne parachute competition sponsored by the Rhode Island National Guard ... More
Paratroopers from the U.K. assist each other in the
Paratroopers from the U.K. assist each other in the donning of their parachutes as part of Leapfest Aug. 2, 2014. Leapfest is an airborne parachute competition sponsored by the Rhode Island National Guard to pr... More
Robert Osborne, a World War II Paratrooper, receives
Robert Osborne, a World War II Paratrooper, receives an award during the Opening Ceremony of Leapfest in West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 2, 2014. Leapfest is an Airborne parachute competition sponsored by the Rhode I... More
U.S. and International paratroopers practice landing
U.S. and International paratroopers practice landing techniques during Leapfest in West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 4, 2014. Leapfest is an Airborne parachute competition sponsored by the Rhode Island National Guard t... More
U.S. Army paratroopers exit a CH-47 helicopter during
U.S. Army paratroopers exit a CH-47 helicopter during Leapfest Aug.4, 2014. Leapfest is an Airborne parachute competition sponsored by the Rhode Island National Guard to promote high level technical training w... More