U.S. Army Soldiers receive a brief on aircraft safety
U.S. Army Soldiers receive a brief on aircraft safety and aircraft orientation at Fort Bragg, N.C., Nov. 30, 2015. U.S. and partner nations train for airborne operations in preparation for Operation Toy Drop. (... More
U.S. Army paratroopers walk towards parachute turn-in
U.S. Army paratroopers walk towards parachute turn-in point after successfully completing a airborne jump onto Sicily Drop Zone during Operation Toy Drop at Ft. Bragg, N.C., Dec. 4, 2015. Operation Toy Drop is ... More
U.S. Army Special Operations Command Parachute Team
U.S. Army Special Operations Command Parachute Team "Black Daggers", U.S. Army Parachute team "The Golden Knights" and Dutch jumpmasters hold a brief in preparation of a freefall jump onto Luzon Drop Zone, duri... More
U.S. Army paratrooper exits a CH-47 aircraft for an
U.S. Army paratrooper exits a CH-47 aircraft for an airborne operation onto Luzon Drop Zone during Operation Toy Drop at Camp Mackall, N.C., Dec. 10, 2015. Operation Toy Drop is the world's largest combined air... More
German Jumpmaster Sgt. 1st Class Julian Koch assigned
German Jumpmaster Sgt. 1st Class Julian Koch assigned to the German Bunderwher, 1st Airborne Brigade (left) and U.S. Army Maj. Cristopher Murphy, 982nd Combat Camera Company (Airborne) commander, East Point, Ga... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Nicholas Vandre, assigned to the
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Nicholas Vandre, assigned to the 75th Ranger Regiment, prepares for the litter carrying portion of the 33rd annual Best Ranger Competition on Fort Benning, Ga., April 15, 2016. The 33rd ann... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Michael Roggero, assigned to the
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Michael Roggero, assigned to the Airborne and Ranger Training Brigade, rappels down a tower during the 33rd annual Best Ranger Competition on Fort Benning, Ga., April 16, 2016. The 33rd ann... More
U.S. Army 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment members
U.S. Army 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment members of the Color Guard prepare to present the colors during the Airborne Awards Festival at the Atlanta Airport Marriott Hotel, Atlanta Ga., April 16, 2016. The 3... More
U.S. Army Rangers compete in the Body Armor portion
U.S. Army Rangers compete in the Body Armor portion of the Best Ranger Competition 2017 at Fort Benning, Ga., April 7, 2017. The 34th annual David E. Grange Jr. Best Ranger Competition 2017 is a three-day event... More
U.S. Army Ranger 1st Lt. Charlie Faglie, assigned to
U.S. Army Ranger 1st Lt. Charlie Faglie, assigned to the 4th Infantry Division, retrieves his water source while conducting an equipment layout during the Best Ranger Competition 2017 at Fort Benning, Ga., Apri... More
Canadian jumpmaster Staff Sgt. Zach Jacobs conducts
Canadian jumpmaster Staff Sgt. Zach Jacobs conducts static line safety procedures during aircraft orientation training at Fort Bragg, N.C., Nov. 30, 2015. U.S. and partner nations train for airborne operations ... More
U.S. Army paratroopers descend onto Sicily Drop Zone
U.S. Army paratroopers descend onto Sicily Drop Zone during Operation Toy Drop at Ft. Bragg, N.C., Dec. 4, 2015. Operation Toy Drop is the world's largest combined airborne operation with seven partner-nation p... More
U.S. Army Special Operations Command Parachute Team
U.S. Army Special Operations Command Parachute Team "Black Daggers", U.S. Army Parachute team "The Golden Knights" and Dutch jumpmasters show some motivation before a freefall jump onto Luzon Drop Zone, during ... More
U.S. Army paratrooper exits a CH-47 aircraft for an
U.S. Army paratrooper exits a CH-47 aircraft for an airborne operation onto Luzon Drop Zone during Operation Toy Drop at Camp Mackall, N.C., Dec. 10, 2015. Operation Toy Drop is the world's largest combined air... More
A German Jumpmaster (left) and U.S. Army Maj. Cristopher
A German Jumpmaster (left) and U.S. Army Maj. Cristopher Murphy, 982nd Combat Camera Company (Airborne) commander, East Point, Ga., perform actions in the simulated aircraft exercise during Jumpmaster Rehearsa... More
U.S. Army Capt. James Teskey (left) and 1st Lt. Nicolas
U.S. Army Capt. James Teskey (left) and 1st Lt. Nicolas Kiser, assigned to the 2nd Infantry Division, prepare for the next event during the 33rd annual Best Ranger Competition on Fort Benning, Ga., April 15, 20... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Michael Roggero, assigned to the
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Michael Roggero, assigned to the Airborne and Ranger Training Brigade, rappels down a tower during the 33rd annual Best Ranger Competition on Fort Benning, Ga., April 16, 2016. The 33rd ann... More
The Prisoner of War/Missing In Action table is set
The Prisoner of War/Missing In Action table is set up in honor of the soldiers and fallen comrades that could not attend the Airborne Awards Festival at the Atlanta Airport Marriott Hotel, Atlanta Ga., April 16... More
U.S. Army Ranger 1st Lt. Brendan Lorton, assigned to
U.S. Army Ranger 1st Lt. Brendan Lorton, assigned to the 4th Infantry Division, secures his equipment in preparation for the next event during the Best Ranger Competition 2017 on Fort Benning, Ga., April 7, 201... More
U.S. Army Rangers compete in the Body Armor run portion
U.S. Army Rangers compete in the Body Armor run portion of the Best Ranger Competition 2017 at Fort Benning, Ga., April 7, 2017. The 34th annual David E. Grange Jr. Best Ranger Competition 2017 is a three-day e... More
Canadian Jumpmaster performs an equipment check during
Canadian Jumpmaster performs an equipment check during aircraft orientation training at Ft. Bragg, N.C., Nov. 30, 2015. U.S. and partner nations train for airborne operations in preperation for Operation Toy Dr... More
U.S. Army paratroopers descend onto Sicily Drop Zone
U.S. Army paratroopers descend onto Sicily Drop Zone during Operation Toy Drop at Ft. Bragg, N.C., Dec. 4, 2015. Operation Toy Drop is the world's largest combined airborne operation with seven partner-nation p... More
U.S. Army Parachute team "The Golden Knights" wait
U.S. Army Parachute team "The Golden Knights" wait to board a C-27 aircraft before a freefall jump onto Luzon Drop Zone, during Operation Toy Drop at Mackall Army Airfield, N.C., Dec. 7, 2015. Operation Toy Dro... More
U.S. Army paratrooper exits a CH-47 aircraft for an
U.S. Army paratrooper exits a CH-47 aircraft for an airborne operation onto Luzon Drop Zone during Operation Toy Drop at Camp Mackall, N.C., Dec. 10, 2015. Operation Toy Drop is the world's largest combined air... More
A German Jumpmaster (left) and U.S. Army Maj. Cristopher
A German Jumpmaster (left) and U.S. Army Maj. Cristopher Murphy, 982nd Combat Camera Company (Airborne) commander, East Point, Ga., perform actions in the simulated aircraft exercise during Jumpmaster Rehearsa... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Nicholas Vandre, assigned to the
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Nicholas Vandre, assigned to the 75th Ranger Regiment, prepares for the litter carrying portion of the 33rd annual Best Ranger Competition on Fort Benning, Ga., April 15, 2016. The 33rd ann... More
U.S. Army Rangers run through the woods for an event
U.S. Army Rangers run through the woods for an event during the 33rd annual Best Ranger Competition on Fort Benning, Ga., April 16, 2016. The 33rd annual Best Ranger Competition 2016 is a three-day event consis... More
Dinner is served during the Airborne Awards Festival
Dinner is served during the Airborne Awards Festival at the Atlanta Airport Marriott Hotel, Atlanta Ga., April 16, 2016. The 39th Annual Airborne Awards Festival recognizes active duty and retired airborne sold... More
U.S. Army Rangers 1st Lt. Charlie Faglie and 1st Lt.
U.S. Army Rangers 1st Lt. Charlie Faglie and 1st Lt. Brendan Lorton, assigned to the 4th Infantry Division, compete in the Body Armor run portion of the Best Ranger Competition 2017 at Fort Benning, Ga., April ... More
U.S. Army Ranger 1st Lt. Charlie Faglie, assigned to
U.S. Army Ranger 1st Lt. Charlie Faglie, assigned to the 4th Infantry Division, secures his equipment in preparation for the next event during the Best Ranger Competition 2017 on Fort Benning, Ga., April 7, 201... More
U.S. Army paratrooper prepares to land onto Sicily
U.S. Army paratrooper prepares to land onto Sicily Drop Zone during Operation Toy Drop at Ft. Bragg, N.C., Dec. 4, 2015. Operation Toy Drop is the world's largest combined airborne operation with seven partner-... More
U.S. Army Sgt.1st Class Sunnydale Hyde, U.S. Army "Golden
U.S. Army Sgt.1st Class Sunnydale Hyde, U.S. Army "Golden Knights" Parachute Team member, prepares to execute a freefall jump onto Luzon Drop Zone, during Operation Toy Drop at Mackall Army Airfield, N.C., Dec.... More
U.S. Army paratrooper exits a CH-47 aircraft for an
U.S. Army paratrooper exits a CH-47 aircraft for an airborne operation onto Luzon Drop Zone during Operation Toy Drop at Camp Mackall, N.C., Dec. 10, 2015. Operation Toy Drop is the world's largest combined air... More
A U.S. Army Jumpmaster (right) inspects Advanced Combat
A U.S. Army Jumpmaster (right) inspects Advanced Combat Helmet chin strap on a U.S. Army paratrooper while conducting a Jumpmaster Personnel Inspection during Operation Skyfall USA on Fort Gordon, Ga., April 10... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Nicholas Vandre, assigned to the
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Nicholas Vandre, assigned to the 75th Ranger Regiment, prepares for the litter carrying portion of the 33rd annual Best Ranger Competition on Fort Benning, Ga., April 15, 2016. The 33rd ann... More
U.S. Army Ranger, assigned to the 2nd Infantry Division,
U.S. Army Ranger, assigned to the 2nd Infantry Division, pulls security for an event during the 33rd annual Best Ranger Competition on Fort Benning, Ga., April 16, 2016. The 33rd annual Best Ranger Competition ... More
The daughter of one of the last living Red Berets of
The daughter of one of the last living Red Berets of the Vietnamese Airborne gives an appreciation speech during the Airborne Awards Festival at the Atlanta Airport Marriott Hotel, Atlanta Ga., April 16, 2016. ... More
U.S. Army Ranger 1st Lt. Charlie Faglie, assigned to
U.S. Army Ranger 1st Lt. Charlie Faglie, assigned to the 4th Infantry Division, prepares to have a snack between events during the Best Ranger Competition 2017 at Fort Benning, Ga., April 7, 2017. The 34th annu... More
U.S. Army Rangers Capt. William Goldsworth and Capt.
U.S. Army Rangers Capt. William Goldsworth and Capt. Raymond Kuderka assigned to the U.S. Army Intelligence Center of Excellence, adjust their water sources during the Body Armor run portion of the Best Ranger ... More
U.S. Army paratrooper prepares to land onto Sicily
U.S. Army paratrooper prepares to land onto Sicily Drop Zone during Operation Toy Drop at Ft. Bragg, N.C., Dec. 4, 2015. Operation Toy Drop is the world's largest combined airborne operation with seven partner-... More
Members of the U.S. Army Parachute team "The Golden
Members of the U.S. Army Parachute team "The Golden Knights" evaluate the conditions of the sky before a freefall jump onto Luzon Drop Zone, during Operation Toy Drop at Mackall Army Airfield, N.C., Dec. 7, 201... More
U.S. Army paratrooper exits a CH-47 aircraft for an
U.S. Army paratrooper exits a CH-47 aircraft for an airborne operation onto Luzon Drop Zone during Operation Toy Drop at Camp Mackall, N.C., Dec. 10, 2015. Operation Toy Drop is the world's largest combined air... More
A U.S. Army Jumpmaster (left) conducts a Jumpmaster
A U.S. Army Jumpmaster (left) conducts a Jumpmaster Personnel Inspection on a U.S. Army paratrooper during Operation Skyfall USA on Fort Gordon, Ga., April 10, 2016. Operation Skyfall USA (OS-U) is a 982nd Com... More
U.S. Army Rangers carry litters with weights throughout
U.S. Army Rangers carry litters with weights throughout the designated route for the 33rd annual Best Ranger Competition on Fort Benning, Ga., April 15, 2016. The 33rd annual Best Ranger Competition 2016 is a t... More
U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Zachary Hayes, assigned to the 82nd
U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Zachary Hayes, assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division, simulates treating a casualty for an event during the 33rd annual Best Ranger Competition on Fort Benning, Ga., April 16, 2016. The 33rd ... More
U.S. Army Gen. (Ret.) Ann Dunwoody receives a warm
U.S. Army Gen. (Ret.) Ann Dunwoody receives a warm welcome during the Airborne Awards Festival at the Atlanta Airport Marriott Hotel, Atlanta Ga., April 16, 2016. The 39th Annual Airborne Awards Festival recogn... More
U.S. Army Ranger Instructor briefs a Ranger competitor
U.S. Army Ranger Instructor briefs a Ranger competitor on the event objective during the Best Ranger Competition 2017 on Fort Benning, Ga., April 7, 2017. The 34th annual David E. Grange Jr. Best Ranger Competi... More
U.S. Army Rangers Capt. William Goldsworth and Capt.
U.S. Army Rangers Capt. William Goldsworth and Capt. Raymond Kuderka assigned to the U.S. Army Intelligence Center of Excellence, compete in the Body Armor run portion of the Best Ranger Competition 2017 at For... More
U.S. Army paratrooper prepares to land onto Sicily
U.S. Army paratrooper prepares to land onto Sicily Drop Zone during Operation Toy Drop at Ft. Bragg, N.C., Dec. 4, 2015. Operation Toy Drop is the world's largest combined airborne operation with seven partner-... More
U.S. Army Special Operations Command Parachute Team
U.S. Army Special Operations Command Parachute Team "Black Daggers", U.S. Army Parachute team "The Golden Knights" and Dutch jumpmasters prepare to exit a C-27 aircraft at 12,500 feet for a freefall jump onto L... More
U.S. Army paratrooper exits a CH-47 aircraft for an
U.S. Army paratrooper exits a CH-47 aircraft for an airborne operation onto Luzon Drop Zone during Operation Toy Drop at Camp Mackall, N.C., Dec. 10, 2015. Operation Toy Drop is the world's largest combined air... More
A U.S. Army Jumpmaster (left) conducts a Jumpmaster
A U.S. Army Jumpmaster (left) conducts a Jumpmaster Personnel Inspection on a U.S. Army paratrooper during Operation Skyfall USA on Fort Gordon, Ga., April 10, 2016. Operation Skyfall USA (OS-U) is a 982nd Com... More
U.S. Army Capt. James Teskey (right) and 1st Lt. Nicolas
U.S. Army Capt. James Teskey (right) and 1st Lt. Nicolas Kiser, assigned to the 2nd Infantry Division, carry a litter with weights throughout the designated route for the 33rd annual Best Ranger Competition on ... More
U.S. Amy 1st Lt. Cody Chick, assigned to the 82nd Airborne
U.S. Amy 1st Lt. Cody Chick, assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division, simulates treating a casualty for an event during the 33rd annual Best Ranger Competition on Fort Benning, Ga., April 16, 2016. The 33rd annu... More
U.S. Army Technician 5th Grade (Ret.) Lloyd Wade accepts
U.S. Army Technician 5th Grade (Ret.) Lloyd Wade accepts an award for Paratrooper of the Year from U.S. Army Gen. (Ret.) Ann Dunwoody during the Airborne Awards Festival at the Atlanta Airport Marriott Hotel, A... More
U.S. Army Rangers 1st Lt. Joseph Jeon and 1st Lt. Stephen
U.S. Army Rangers 1st Lt. Joseph Jeon and 1st Lt. Stephen Snyder assigned to the 3rd Infantry Division, compete in the Body Armor run portion of the Best Ranger Competition 2017 at Fort Benning, Ga., April 7, 2... More
U.S. Army Ranger retrieves an M249 Squad Automatic
U.S. Army Ranger retrieves an M249 Squad Automatic Weapon in preparation for the long distance shooting portion of the weapons qualification event during the Best Ranger Competition 2017 on Fort Benning, Ga., A... More
U.S. Army paratroopers exit a C-17 aircraft for an
U.S. Army paratroopers exit a C-17 aircraft for an airborne jump onto Sicily Drop Zone during Operation Toy Drop at Ft. Bragg, N.C., Dec. 4, 2015. Operation Toy Drop is the world's largest combined airborne ope... More
U.S. Army "Golden Knights" Parachute Team member, prepares
U.S. Army "Golden Knights" Parachute Team member, prepares to execute a freefall jump onto Luzon Drop Zone, during Operation Toy Drop at Mackall Army Airfield, N.C., Dec. 7, 2015. Operation Toy Drop is the worl... More
U.S. Army paratrooper exits a CH-47 aircraft for an
U.S. Army paratrooper exits a CH-47 aircraft for an airborne operation onto Luzon Drop Zone during Operation Toy Drop at Camp Mackall, N.C., Dec. 10, 2015. Operation Toy Drop is the world's largest combined air... More
A U.S. Army Maj. Cristopher Murphy (left), 982nd Combat
A U.S. Army Maj. Cristopher Murphy (left), 982nd Combat Camera Company (Airborne) commander, East Point, Ga., conducts a Jumpmaster Personnel Inspection on a U.S. Army paratrooper during Operation Skyfall USA o... More
U.S. Army Rangers, assigned to the Airborne Ranger
U.S. Army Rangers, assigned to the Airborne Ranger Training Brigade, carry a litter with weights throughout the designated route for the 33rd annual Best Ranger Competition on Fort Benning, Ga., April 15, 2016.... More
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Christopher Jarrett, assigned to
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Christopher Jarrett, assigned to the 7th Infantry Division, simulates treating a casualty for an event during the 33rd annual Best Ranger Competition on Fort Benning, Ga., April 16, 2016. The ... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Austin Berner, assigned to the 982nd
U.S. Army Sgt. Austin Berner, assigned to the 982nd Combat Camera Company (Airborne), accepts an award from U.S. Army Gen. (Ret.) Ann Dunwoody on behalf of the commander Maj. Cristopher Murphy during the Airbor... More
U.S. Army Ranger takes a break to replenish nutrients
U.S. Army Ranger takes a break to replenish nutrients in between events during the Best Ranger Competition 2017 at Fort Benning, Ga., April 7, 2017. The 34th annual David E. Grange Jr. Best Ranger Competition 2... More
U.S. Army paratroopers descend onto Sicily Drop Zone
U.S. Army paratroopers descend onto Sicily Drop Zone during Operation Toy Drop at Ft. Bragg, N.C., Dec. 4, 2015. Operation Toy Drop is the world's largest combined airborne operation with seven partner-nation p... More
U.S. Army Special Operations Command Parachute Team
U.S. Army Special Operations Command Parachute Team "Black Daggers", U.S. Army Parachute team "The Golden Knights" and Dutch jumpmasters exit a C-27 aircraft at 12,500 feet to execute freefall jump onto Luzon D... More
A U.S. Army Maj. Cristopher Murphy (left), 982nd Combat
A U.S. Army Maj. Cristopher Murphy (left), 982nd Combat Camera Company (Airborne) commander, East Point, Ga., conducts a Jumpmaster Personnel Inspection on a U.S. Army paratrooper during Operation Skyfall USA o... More
U.S. Army Capt. James Teskey (left) and 1st Lt. Nicolas
U.S. Army Capt. James Teskey (left) and 1st Lt. Nicolas Kiser, assigned to the 2nd Infantry Division, carry a litter with weights throughout the designated route for the 33rd annual Best Ranger Competition on F... More
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Christopher Jarrett, assigned to
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Christopher Jarrett, assigned to the 7th Infantry Division, simulates treating a casualty for an event during the 33rd annual Best Ranger Competition on Fort Benning, Ga., April 16, 2016. The ... More
Members of the last Red Berets' of the Vietnamese Airborne
Members of the last Red Berets' of the Vietnamese Airborne accept an award from U.S. Army Gen. (Ret.) Ann Dunwoody during the Airborne Awards Festival at the Atlanta Airport Marriott Hotel, Atlanta Ga., April 1... More
U.S. Army Ranger fires his weapon at a target during
U.S. Army Ranger fires his weapon at a target during the weapons qualification portion of the Best Ranger Competition 2017 at Fort Benning, Ga., April 7, 2017. The 34th annual David E. Grange Jr. Best Ranger Co... More
U.S. Army paratroopers descend onto Sicily Drop Zone
U.S. Army paratroopers descend onto Sicily Drop Zone during Operation Toy Drop at Ft. Bragg, N.C., Dec. 4, 2015. Operation Toy Drop is the world's largest combined airborne operation with seven partner-nation p... More
U.S. Army Special Operations Command Parachute Team
U.S. Army Special Operations Command Parachute Team "Black Daggers", U.S. Army Parachute team "The Golden Knights" and Dutch jumpmasters prepare to exit a C-27 aircraft at 12,500 feet for a freefall jump onto L... More
U.S. Army Maj. Cristopher Murphy, 982nd Combat Camera
U.S. Army Maj. Cristopher Murphy, 982nd Combat Camera Company (Airborne) commander, East Point, Ga., demostrates a Jumpmaster Personnel Inspection on a U.S. Army paratrooper for German and U.S. Army Jumpmasters... More
U.S. Army Spc. Victor Black (left) and Staff Sgt. Nicholas
U.S. Army Spc. Victor Black (left) and Staff Sgt. Nicholas Vandre assigned to the 75th Ranger Regiment carry a litter with weights throughout the designated route for the 33rd annual Best Ranger Competition on ... More
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Christopher Jarrett and 1st Lt. Charles
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Christopher Jarrett and 1st Lt. Charles McCawley, assigned to the 7th Infantry Division, transport equipment for an event during the 33rd annual Best Ranger Competition on Fort Benning, Ga., A... More
U.S. Army 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment members
U.S. Army 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment members of the Color Guard prepare to retire the colors during the Airborne Awards Festival at the Atlanta Airport Marriott Hotel, Atlanta Ga., April 16, 2016. The 39... More
U.S. Army Rangers Capt. Steven Woods and Sgt. 1st Class
U.S. Army Rangers Capt. Steven Woods and Sgt. 1st Class David Martinez, assigned to the Airborne & Ranger Training Brigade, move to their next event during the Best Ranger Competition 2017 at Fort Benning, Ga.,... More
A U.S. Army Combat Medic surveys Sicily Drop Zone as
A U.S. Army Combat Medic surveys Sicily Drop Zone as paratroopers descend during an airborne operation for Operation Toy Drop at Ft. Bragg, N.C., Dec. 4, 2015. Operation Toy Drop is the world's largest combined... More
U.S. Army Special Operations Command Parachute Team
U.S. Army Special Operations Command Parachute Team "Black Daggers", U.S. Army Parachute team "The Golden Knights" and Dutch jumpmasters prepare to exit a C-27 aircraft at 12,500 feet for a freefall jump onto L... More
U.S. Army Maj. Cristopher Murphy (left), 982nd Combat
U.S. Army Maj. Cristopher Murphy (left), 982nd Combat Camera Company (Airborne) commander, East Point, Ga., conducts a Jumpmaster Personnel Inspection on a U.S. Army paratrooper during Operation Skyfall USA on ... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Carlos Mercado, assigned to the
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Carlos Mercado, assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division, prepares to engage a target for a shooting event during the 33rd annual Best Ranger Competition on Fort Benning, Ga., April 15, 2016.... More
U.S. Army Capt. James Teskey, assigned to the 2nd Infantry
U.S. Army Capt. James Teskey, assigned to the 2nd Infantry Division, calls in a Nine-Line Medical Evacuation request during the 33rd annual Best Ranger Competition on Fort Benning, Ga., April 16, 2016. The 33rd... More
U.S. Army 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment members
U.S. Army 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment members of the Color Guard prepare to retire the colors during the Airborne Awards Festival at the Atlanta Airport Marriott Hotel, Atlanta Ga., April 16, 2016. The 39... More
U.S. Army Ranger 1st Lt. Andrew Fletcher, assigned
U.S. Army Ranger 1st Lt. Andrew Fletcher, assigned to the 1st Armored Division, fires his weapon at a target during the weapons qualification portion of the Best Ranger Competition 2017 at Fort Benning, Ga., Ap... More
Dutch Sgt. Maj. Sebastiaan Kievith prepares to execute
Dutch Sgt. Maj. Sebastiaan Kievith prepares to execute freefall jump onto Luzon Drop Zone, during Operation Toy Drop at Mackall Army Airfield, N.C., Dec. 7, 2015. Operation Toy Drop is the world's largest combi... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ryan Gerber (left) and Staff Sgt.
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ryan Gerber (left) and Staff Sgt. Stewart Fletcher assigned to the Airborne Ranger Training Brigade, flip a tire for an event during the 33rd annual Best Ranger Competition on Fort Benning,... More
U.S. Army Capt. James Teskey and 1st Lt. Nicholas Kiser,
U.S. Army Capt. James Teskey and 1st Lt. Nicholas Kiser, assigned to the 2nd Infantry Division, simulate treating a casualty for an event during the 33rd annual Best Ranger Competition on Fort Benning, Ga., Apr... More
A plaque sits on display in honor of U.S. Army Gen.
A plaque sits on display in honor of U.S. Army Gen. Ann Dunwoody (retired) during the Airborne Awards Festival at the Atlanta Airport Marriott Hotel, Atlanta Ga., April 16, 2016. The 39th Annual Airborne Awards... More
U.S. Army Ranger 1st Lt. Daniel Strickland assigned
U.S. Army Ranger 1st Lt. Daniel Strickland assigned to the 25th Infantry Division, fires his weapon at a target during the weapons qualification portion of the Best Ranger Competition 2017 at Fort Benning, Ga.,... More
U.S. Army paratrooper recovers his T-11 main parachute
U.S. Army paratrooper recovers his T-11 main parachute after successfully completing an airborne jump onto Sicily Drop Zone during Operation Toy Drop at Ft. Bragg, N.C., Dec. 4, 2015. Operation Toy Drop is the ... More
U.S. Army Special Operations Command Parachute Team
U.S. Army Special Operations Command Parachute Team "Black Daggers," U.S. Army Parachute Team "The Golden Knights" and Dutch jumpmasters exit a C-27 aircraft at an altitude of 12,500 feet to execute a freefall ... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ryan Gerber (left) and Staff Sgt.
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ryan Gerber (left) and Staff Sgt. Stewart Fletcher, assigned to the Airborne Ranger Training Brigade, lift a tire for an event during the 33rd annual Best Ranger Competition on Fort Benning... More
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Eugene Mirador, assigned to
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Eugene Mirador, assigned to the 75th Ranger Regiment, simulates treating a casualty for an event during the 33rd annual Best Ranger Competition on Fort Benning, Ga., April 16, 2016. The... More
A Band member of the Sentimental Journey Orchestra
A Band member of the Sentimental Journey Orchestra reads sheet music during the Airborne Awards Festival at the Atlanta Airport Marriott Hotel, Atlanta Ga., April 16, 2016. The 39th Annual Airborne Awards Festi... More
U.S. Army Ranger 1st Lt. John Barr assigned to the
U.S. Army Ranger 1st Lt. John Barr assigned to the 25th Infantry Division, fires his weapon at a target during the weapons qualification portion of the Best Ranger Competition 2017 at Fort Benning, Ga., April 7... More
Dutch Sgt. Maj. Sebastiaan Kievith watches U.S. Army
Dutch Sgt. Maj. Sebastiaan Kievith watches U.S. Army Special Operations Command Parachute Team "Black Daggers", U.S. Army Parachute team "The Golden Knights" and Dutch jumpmasters descend from an altitude of 12... More
U.S. Army Rangers prepare to board a UH-60 Black Hawk
U.S. Army Rangers prepare to board a UH-60 Black Hawk aircraft during an event for the 33rd annual Best Ranger Competition on Fort Benning, Ga., April 15, 2016. The 33rd annual Best Ranger Competition 2016 is a... More
U.S. Army Capt. Mark Gaudet, assigned to the 1st Infantry
U.S. Army Capt. Mark Gaudet, assigned to the 1st Infantry Division, prepares to rappel off of a tower during an event for the 33rd annual Best Ranger Competition on Fort Benning, Ga., April 16, 2016. The 33rd a... More