Cadre of the 1-507th Parachute Infantry Regiment brief
Cadre of the 1-507th Parachute Infantry Regiment brief operations and procedures for the 75th Anniversary Airborne School jump, inside McCarthy Hall on Fort Benning, Ga., Aug. 14, 2015. The 1-507th Parachute I... More
A Douglas-DC3-C47 sits on display awaiting paratroopers
A Douglas-DC3-C47 sits on display awaiting paratroopers at William T. drop zone, Fort Benning, Ga., Aug. 15, 2015. The 1-507th Parachute Infantry Regiment (PIR) Battalion celebrates 75 years of the U.S. Army Ai... More
U.S. Army Capt. Jesse Sheehan, Headquarters, Headquarters
U.S. Army Capt. Jesse Sheehan, Headquarters, Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment, gives operations brief to the jump masters at McCarthy Hall, Fort Benning, Ga., Aug. 14, 2015... More
U.S. Army Maj. Christopher Murphy (Left) and 1st Lt.
U.S. Army Maj. Christopher Murphy (Left) and 1st Lt. Terrence Adams (Right) from the 982nd Combat Camera Company performs sustain airborne training in preparation for the 75th Anniversary Airborne School jump, ... More
U.S. Army Spc. Reina Fishburn assists Staff Sgt. Tessa
U.S. Army Spc. Reina Fishburn assists Staff Sgt. Tessa Vandegrift with her gear before they jump as part of an Airborne School anniversary celebration at Lawson Army Airfield, Fort Benning, Ga., Aug. 15, 2015. ... More
U.S. Army Maj. Christopher Murphy, commander of the
U.S. Army Maj. Christopher Murphy, commander of the 982nd Combat Camera Company, East Point, Ga., helps Capt. Loren Teillon, also with the 982nd Combat Camera Company, East Point, Ga., fasten the leg straps of ... More
U.S. Army Spc. Patrick Hilson (right) helps Spc. Joshua
U.S. Army Spc. Patrick Hilson (right) helps Spc. Joshua Talley (left), both from the 982nd Combat Camera Company, secure straps for his safety harness in preparation for the 75th Anniversary Airborne School jum... More
Bobby Gautier, a re-enactor with the Liberty Jump Team,
Bobby Gautier, a re-enactor with the Liberty Jump Team, out of Fort Worth, Texas, inspects his gear for Sustained Airborne Training in preparation for the 75th Anniversary Airborne School jump at McCarthy Hall ... More
U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Christa Petersen, with Echo Company,
U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Christa Petersen, with Echo Company, 1st Battalion, 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment, gives the sound off for equipment check during Sustained Airborne Training in preparation for the 75th A... More
French Paratroopers perform rehearsals in a mock aircraft
French Paratroopers perform rehearsals in a mock aircraft during International Jump Week (IJW), Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 6, 2015. The 435th Contingency Response Group hosts IJW annually, to build global... More
A U.S. Air Force paratrooper assists a French paratrooper
A U.S. Air Force paratrooper assists a French paratrooper with putting on his MC-6 Parachute system during International Jump Week (IJW), Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 7, 2015. The 435th Contingency Response... More
Paratroopers from various countries jump from a C-130
Paratroopers from various countries jump from a C-130 Hercules during airborne operations at International Jump Week (IJW), Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 8, 2015. The 435th Contingency Response Group hosts I... More
Paratroopers from various countries draw parachutes
Paratroopers from various countries draw parachutes during International Jump Week (IJW), Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 8, 2015. The 435th Contingency Response Group hosts IJW annually, to build global partn... More
An Estonian Jumpmaster presents Estonian wings to
An Estonian Jumpmaster presents Estonian wings to paratroopers from various countries during the closing ceremony of International Jump Week (IJW), Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 8, 2015. The 435th Contingenc... More
A U.S. Air Force Jumpmaster performs a Jumpmaster Personnel
A U.S. Air Force Jumpmaster performs a Jumpmaster Personnel Inspection on a British paratrooper during International Jump Week (IJW), Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 8, 2015. The 435th Contingency Response Gro... More
Paratroopers from various countries listen to the
Paratroopers from various countries listen to the introductory briefing during in Operation Skyfall - Deutschland, Saarlouis, Germany, July 13, 2015. Operation Skyfall - Deutschland is a multilateral Combat Cam... More
German jumpmaster Marcus Laut gives instruction at
German jumpmaster Marcus Laut gives instruction at jumpmaster rehearsals during Operation Skyfall - Deutschland, Saarlouis, Germany, July 14, 2015. Operation Skyfall - Deutschland is a multilateral Combat Camer... More
A German Paratrooper recovers his parachute after landing
A German Paratrooper recovers his parachute after landing during airborne operations at Operation Skyfall - Deutschland, Saarbrücken, Germany, July 15, 2015. Operation Skyfall - Deutschland is a multilateral Co... More
A German paratrooper recovers his parachute after landing
A German paratrooper recovers his parachute after landing during airborne operations at Operation Skyfall - Deutschland, Saarbrücken, Germany, July 15, 2015. Operation Skyfall - Deutschland is a multilateral Co... More
A paratrooper parachutes to the ground during airborne
A paratrooper parachutes to the ground during airborne operations at Operation Skyfall - Deutschland, Saarbrücken, Germany, July 15, 2015. Operation Skyfall - Deutschland is a multilateral Combat Camera Subject... More
German Jumpmaster Markus Laut awaits to perform duties
German Jumpmaster Markus Laut awaits to perform duties during airborne operations at Operation Skyfall - Deutschland, Saarbrücken, Germany, July 15, 2015. Operation Skyfall - Deutschland is a multilateral Comba... More
U.S. Army Master Sgt. Scott McCoid, assigned to Special
U.S. Army Master Sgt. Scott McCoid, assigned to Special Operations Detachment Global, Coventry, R.I., checks for towed jumpers during a familiarization jump for Leapfest, July 28, 2015, in West Kingston, R.I. L... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Brian Fox, a rigger with the 165th
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Brian Fox, a rigger with the 165th Quartermaster Company from Seymour, Ind., checks the parachute of an Italian paratrooper in preparation for a familiarization jump at Kingstown, R.I., Jul... More
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Horace Murray documents a
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Horace Murray documents a jumpmaster showing how to perform static line control when jumping out of a CH-47 Chinook helicopter during Operation Leapfest in West Kingston, R.I., July 29,... More
Soldiers from the Netherlands Army rig each other’s
Soldiers from the Netherlands Army rig each other’s parachute at Leapfest in West Kingston, R.I., July 29, 2015. Leapfest is an international parachute competition hosted by the 56th Troop Command, Rhode Island... More
Members from the South African parachute team secure
Members from the South African parachute team secure their parachutes before a familiarization jump at Leapfest 2015 at the University of Rhode Island West Kingston campus July 29. Leapfest is an international ... More
A South African paratrooper hooks up to a static line
A South African paratrooper hooks up to a static line in preparation for the familiarization jump at Leapfest, July 29, 2015. Leapfest is an international parachute competition hosted by the 56th Troop Command,... More
Paratroopers from the Netherlands aid each other in
Paratroopers from the Netherlands aid each other in the donning of their MC-6 parachutes during in the familiarization jump at Leapfest, July 29, 2015. Leapfest is an international parachute competition hosted ... More
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class James Cartier, NCOIC of the
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class James Cartier, NCOIC of the Riggers, assigned to the 56th Troop Command, checks a parachute during repacking following a jump at Leapfest, July 30, 2015. Leapfest is an international pa... More
A static dispaly shows the name and parts of a MC-6
A static dispaly shows the name and parts of a MC-6 parachute system that is used in the rigger facility on Camp Fogarty, East Greenwich, R.I., July 30, 2015. Leapfest is an International parachute competition... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Deric Singer from the 165th Quartermaster
U.S. Army Sgt. Deric Singer from the 165th Quartermaster Company out of Seymour, Ind., uses a stow hook to stow suspension lines in a parachute for Leapfest, July 30, 2015. Leapfest is an International parachu... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Matt Purdy and Pfc. Erick Burgeson of
U.S. Army Sgt. Matt Purdy and Pfc. Erick Burgeson of the Indiana National Guard 165th Quartermaster Company Detachment 1 pack an MC-6 parachute in support of Operation Leapfest in West Kingston, R.I., July 30, ... More
U.S. Army and partner nation paratroopers exit the
U.S. Army and partner nation paratroopers exit the tailgate of a CH-47 Chinook helicopter during Leapfest 2015 in West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 1, 2015. Leapfest is an International parachute competition hosted by ... More
Paratroops rendered their salute when the colors of
Paratroops rendered their salute when the colors of the flags were presented at the opening ceremony of Leapfest 2015 in West Kingstown, R.I., Aug. 1, 2015. Leapfest is an International parachute competition ho... More
Leapfest 2015, US Army Photo, Italy
U.S. Army Capt. Loren Teillon, from the 982nd COMCAM, stands at attention along with other Soldiers attending the opening ceremony of Leapfest, Aug. 1, 2015. Leapfest is an international parachute competition ... More
Canadian Capt. Noel Mark from the 3rd Battalion, Royal
Canadian Capt. Noel Mark from the 3rd Battalion, Royal 22nd Regiment and his team receives the Lt. Col. Robert F. Ward Award during the awards ceremony, Aug. 1, 2015. Leapfest is an International parachute comp... More
A U.S. Army paratrooper races toward the finishing
A U.S. Army paratrooper races toward the finishing point at Leapfest 2015 in West Kingstown, R.I., Aug. 1, 2015. Leapfest is an International parachute competition hosted by the 56th Troop Command, Rhode Island... More
CH-47 Chinook helicopters stand ready for paratroopers
CH-47 Chinook helicopters stand ready for paratroopers participating in Leapfest in West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 1, 2015. Leapfest is an International parachute competition hosted by the 56th Troop Command, Rhode ... More
U.S. and partner nations stand in formation for the
U.S. and partner nations stand in formation for the opening ceremony of Leapfest, West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 1, 2015. Leapfest is an International parachute competition hosted by the 56th Troop Command, Rhode Is... More
British paratrooper Dominic Gardner-Wright takes part
British paratrooper Dominic Gardner-Wright takes part in Sustained Airborne Training prior to a wing exchange jump at Leapfest, West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 3, 2015. Leapfest is an International parachute competit... More
Spc. Jeffery Harris grabs a meal before he participates
Spc. Jeffery Harris grabs a meal before he participates in training at Kaiserslautern, Germany, on Dec. 6, 2015. The meal was provided by the 5th Quartermaster Theater Aerial Delivery Company’s Family Readiness... More
Operation Toy Drop EUCOM
Master Sgt. Alustris Lauritis, Latvia Jump Master, descends onto Alzey Drop Zone, Germany during Operation Toy Drop OTD, EUCOM. OTD Europe 2015 is the 9th annual joint service, multinational airborne operation ... More
British paratroopers free fall onto Alzey Drop Zone,
British paratroopers free fall onto Alzey Drop Zone, Germany, during Operation Toy Drop (OTD) EUCOM Dec. 7, 2015. OTD Europe 2015 is the 9th annual joint service, multinational airborne operation hosted by 5th ... More
Santa descends onto Drop Zone ALZEY on Dec. 7, 2015,
Santa descends onto Drop Zone ALZEY on Dec. 7, 2015, in support of Operation Toy Drop. This year, over 2,000 toys were donated for the children of Kaiserslautern military community and will be donated to Better... More
Staff Sgt. Stewart Joseph a jumpmaster with 5th
Staff Sgt. Stewart Joseph a jumpmaster with 5th Quartermaster Theater Aerial Delivery Company, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, conducts Jump Master Personnel Inspection during Operation Toy Drop EUCOM Dec. 8, 2015.... More
Paratroopers arrive at Ramstein Air Base, Germany to
Paratroopers arrive at Ramstein Air Base, Germany to participate in Operation Toy Drop EUCOM Dec. 7, 2015. Operation Toy Drop (OTD) EUCOM will be Dec. 6-11, 2015. OTD is hosted by the 5th Quartermaster Theater ... More
Staff Sgt. Andrew Bowers, 435th Contingency Readiness
Staff Sgt. Andrew Bowers, 435th Contingency Readiness Support Service, gives a safety briefing to the medical evacuation staff supporting Operation Toy Drop EUCOM, Dec. 9, 2015, on Alzey Drop Zone, Germany. 5t... More
Paratrooper descends onto Alzey Drop Zone, Germany,
Paratrooper descends onto Alzey Drop Zone, Germany, during Operation Toy Drop, EUCOM, Dec. 9, 2015. It is the ninth annual joint service, multinational airborne operation hosted by 5th Quartermaster Theater Aer... More
T-11 reserve parachutes are laid out for pickup by
T-11 reserve parachutes are laid out for pickup by the parartroopers who will participate in Operation Toy Drop EUCOM at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 9, 2015. The paratroopers are preparing for their final ... More
Soldiers with the 16th Sustainment Brigade based out
Soldiers with the 16th Sustainment Brigade based out of Ramstien Airbase provide Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC) retrieval capabilities during Operation Toy Drop (OTD) EUCOM on Dec. 9, 2015. OTD is hosted by the 5... More
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Glenn Taylor of the 57th Sapper
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Glenn Taylor of the 57th Sapper Company, 27th Engineer Battalion, leads Soldiers through Sustained Airborne Training at Green Ramp on Fort Bragg, N.C., March 18, 2016. Paratroopers were... More
A jumpmaster assigned to the 27th Engineer Battallion
A jumpmaster assigned to the 27th Engineer Battallion checks the helmet of Command Sgt. Maj. Josue Pinos for serviceability at Green Ramp, Fort Bragg, N.C., March 18, 2016. Paratroopers were participating in a ... More
Three U.S. Army paratroopers pose for a photo during
Three U.S. Army paratroopers pose for a photo during the Saturday Proficiency Jump Program (SPJP) at Sicily Drop Zone on Fort Bragg, N.C., March 19, 2016. Paratroopers were participating in a SPJP jump to maint... More
U.S. Army paratroopers wait to board a bus at Sicily
U.S. Army paratroopers wait to board a bus at Sicily Drop Zone on Fort Bragg, N.C., March 19, 2016. The paratroopers were participating in a Saturday Proficiency Jump Program (SPJP) jump to maintain their jump ... More
A U.S Army Jumpmaster with the 82nd Airborne Division,
A U.S Army Jumpmaster with the 82nd Airborne Division, conducts Sustained Airborne Training to paratroopers at Sicily Drop Zone on Fort Bragg, N.C., March 19, 2016. Paratroopers were participating in a Saturday... More
U.S. Army Capt. Brendon Terry gives a briefing on the
U.S. Army Capt. Brendon Terry gives a briefing on the donning of the T-11 parachute, which is demonstrated by members of the 27th Engineer Battalion at Green Ramp, Fort Bragg, N.C., March 19, 2016. Paratrooper... More
A U.S. Army Soldier assigned to 1st Brigade Combat
A U.S. Army Soldier assigned to 1st Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, leads a simulated refugee to a search area during Decisive Action Rotation 18-01 at the National Training Center in Fort Irwin, Ca... More
U.S. Army Spc. Dedrick Johnson assigned to Vulture
U.S. Army Spc. Dedrick Johnson assigned to Vulture Team, Operations Group, National Training Center, drives to his designated location during Decisive Action Rotation 18-01 at the National Training Center in Fo... More
U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to B Co., 2nd Battalion,
U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to B Co., 2nd Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, provide security and observation on a mountain side during Decisive Action Rotation 18... More
U.S. Army Soldiers from 1-507th Airborne Infantry Battalion
U.S. Army Soldiers from 1-507th Airborne Infantry Battalion help each other dawn their MC-6 parachute in preparation for the 75th Anniversary Airborne School jump at McCarthy Hall, Fort Benning, Ga., Aug. 15, 2... More
U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer Jeremiah Cranford, Jumpmaster
U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer Jeremiah Cranford, Jumpmaster for the 1-507th Parachute Infantry Regiment, reviews operation plan for the 75th Anniversary Airborne School jump with Retired U. S. Army Sgt. Butch ... More
U.S Army paratroopers from the 982nd Combat Camera
U.S Army paratroopers from the 982nd Combat Camera Company wait to participate in a jump commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Airborne School, Lawson Army Airfield, Fort Benning, Ga., Aug. 15, 2015. The 1-... More
U.S. Air Force Chief of Tactics (left) John Robinson
U.S. Air Force Chief of Tactics (left) John Robinson and Senior Pilot Scott Torrico, 315th Airlift Plane Joint Base Charleston, operate a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft during the 75th Airborne School Anniversar... More
U.S. Army Soldiers of the 1-507th Parachute Infantry
U.S. Army Soldiers of the 1-507th Parachute Infantry Regiment, and other branches of service including U.S. Marines and U.S. Navy, wait to participate in the Sustained Airborne Training in preparation for the 7... More
U.S. Army jump master, airborne instructor at Fort
U.S. Army jump master, airborne instructor at Fort Benning Airborne School, assist in operations brief to the other jump masters at McCarthy Hall, Fort Benning, Ga., Aug. 14, 2015. The 1-507th Parachute Infantr... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Benjamin Wiesman, with Alpha Company,
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Benjamin Wiesman, with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment, conducts a Jumpmaster Personnel Inspection on U.S. Army Maj. Jim Hathaway's, with the Airborne & Rang... More
Re-enactors from Liberty Jump team performs sustain
Re-enactors from Liberty Jump team performs sustain airborne training in preparation for the 75th Anniversary Airborne School jump, on Fort Benning, Ga. Aug. 14, 2015. The 1-507th Parachute Infantry Regiment(PI... More
Paratroopers from 10 countries participate in International
Paratroopers from 10 countries participate in International Jump Week (IJW), Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 6, 2015. The 435th Contingency Response Group hosts IJW annually, to build global partnerships, fost... More
Paratroopers from various countries prepare to don
Paratroopers from various countries prepare to don their parachutes during International Jump Week (IJW), Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 7, 2015. The 435th Contingency Response Group hosts IJW annually to bui... More
A German Jumpmaster presents German wings to U.S. Army
A German Jumpmaster presents German wings to U.S. Army Maj. Cristopher Murphy, from the 982nd Combat Camera Company (Airborne), during the closing ceremony of International Jump Week (IJW), Ramstein Air Base, G... More
Paratroopers from various countries draw parachutes
Paratroopers from various countries draw parachutes during International Jump Week (IJW), Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 8, 2015. The 435th Contingency Response Group hosts IJW annually, to build global partn... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Damian Panajia, from the 435th
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Damian Panajia, from the 435th Contingency Response Group, thanks participants at the closing ceremonies of International Jump Week (IJW), Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 8, 2015. The 4... More
Paratroopers from various countries parachute to the
Paratroopers from various countries parachute to the ground during airborne operations at International Jump Week (IJW), Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 8, 2015. The 435th Contingency Response Group hosts IJW ... More
Paratroopers from various countries listen to the
Paratroopers from various countries listen to the introductory briefing during in Operation Skyfall - Deutschland, Saarlouis, Germany, July 13, 2015. Operation Skyfall - Deutschland is a multilateral Combat Cam... More
U.S. Army paratroopers, from the 1st Brigade Combat
U.S. Army paratroopers, from the 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, prepare a German T-10 parachute system prior to airborne operations during Operation Skyfall - Deutschland, Saarlouis, Germany, ... More
A paratrooper parachutes to the ground during airborne
A paratrooper parachutes to the ground during airborne operations at Operation Skyfall - Deutschland, Saarbrücken, Germany, July 15, 2015. Operation Skyfall - Deutschland is a multilateral Combat Camera Subject... More
A paratrooper parachutes to the ground during airborne
A paratrooper parachutes to the ground during airborne operations at Operation Skyfall - Deutschland, Saarbrücken, Germany, July 15, 2015. Operation Skyfall - Deutschland is a multilateral Combat Camera Subject... More
A German C-160 aircraft is loaded with paratroopers
A German C-160 aircraft is loaded with paratroopers from various countries prior to airborne operations during Operation Skyfall - Deutschland, Saarbrücken, Germany, July 15, 2015. Operation Skyfall - Deutschla... More
Paratroopers from various countries parachute to the
Paratroopers from various countries parachute to the ground during airborne operations at Operation Skyfall - Deutschland, Saarbrücken, Germany, July 15, 2015. Operation Skyfall - Deutschland is a multilateral ... More
A Canadian paratrooper prepares for a familiarization
A Canadian paratrooper prepares for a familiarization jump prior to competing in Leapfest July 28, 2015, in West Kingston, R.I. Leapfest is an airborne parachute competition sponsored by the R.I. National Guard... More
Rhode Island National Guard uses CH-47 Chinooks for
Rhode Island National Guard uses CH-47 Chinooks for airborne operations during Leapfest 2015 at the University of Rhode Island West Kingston campus July 29. Leapfest is an international parachute competition ho... More
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Horace Murray documents a
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Horace Murray documents a jumpmaster showing how to perform static line control when jumping out of a CH-47 Chinook helicopter during Operation Leapfest in West Kingston, R.I., July 29,... More
Dutch paratroopers aid each other in the donning of
Dutch paratroopers aid each other in the donning of their MC-6 parachutes during in the familiarization jump at Leapfest, July 29, 2015. Leapfest is an international parachute competition hosted by the 56th Tro... More
Paratroopers exit a U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter
Paratroopers exit a U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter over West Kingston, R.I., July 29, 2015. Leapfest is an international parachute competition hosted by the 56th Troop Command, Rhode Island National Guard t... More
Soldiers from the Netherlands army rig each other's
Soldiers from the Netherlands army rig each other's parachute at Leapfest in West Kingston, R.I., July 29 2015. Leapfest is an international parachute competition hosted by the 56th Troop Command, Rhode Island ... More
U.S. Army Cpl. Jeffrey Tichenor assists United Kingdom
U.S. Army Cpl. Jeffrey Tichenor assists United Kingdom paratrooper Capt. Drew Houston donning his parachute in preparation for a familiarization jump, July 29, 2015. Leapfest is an international parachute compe... More
Sgt. Owen Jones assists his commander, Capt. Sam Cooper,
Sgt. Owen Jones assists his commander, Capt. Sam Cooper, both from the United Kingdom and members of the 7th Para Royal Horse Artillery, in the rigging of his parachute at the familiarization jump, July 29, 201... More
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Derek Golec, a rigger assigned
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Derek Golec, a rigger assigned to Det. 1, 165th Quartermaster Company, Ind. National Guard, checks a parachute during repacking following a jump at Leapfest, July 30, 2015. Leapfest is... More
Parachute riggers from the Indiana National Guard,
Parachute riggers from the Indiana National Guard, 165th Quartermaster Company, Det. 1, pack MC-6 parachutes for Operation Leapfest in West Kingston, R.I., July 30, 2015. Leapfest is an International parachute ... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Brian Fox, with the 165th Quatermaster
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Brian Fox, with the 165th Quatermaster Company, Indiana Army National Guard, checks the elastic bands on the static line of a MC-6 parachute that willl be used in Leapfest, East Greenwich, ... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Deric Singer from the 165th Quartermaster
U.S. Army Sgt. Deric Singer from the 165th Quartermaster Company out of Seymour, Ind., uses a stow hook to stow suspension lines in a parachute for Leapfest, July 30, 2015. Leapfest is an International parachu... More
U.S. Army and partner nation paratroopers exit the
U.S. Army and partner nation paratroopers exit the tailgate of a CH-47 Chinook helicopter during Leapfest 2015 in West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 1, 2015. Leapfest is an International parachute competition hosted by ... More
U.S. Army paratroopers line up to jump out of the CH-47
U.S. Army paratroopers line up to jump out of the CH-47 Chinook helicopter at Leapfest 2015 in West Kingstown, R.I., Aug. 1, 2015. Leapfest is an International parachute competition hosted by the 56th Troop Com... More
A U.S. Army Spc. Sea Griffin from the 56th Troop Command,
A U.S. Army Spc. Sea Griffin from the 56th Troop Command, checks his log as a parachute is issued to Italian Soldier Antonio Serra, Aug. 1, 2015. Leapfest is an International parachute competition hosted by the... More
U.S. Army soldiers walk toward a drop zone to act as
U.S. Army soldiers walk toward a drop zone to act as judges for paratroopers participating in Leapfest in West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 1, 2015. Leapfest is an International parachute competition hosted by the 56th... More
The judges of Leapfest render their salute toward the
The judges of Leapfest render their salute toward the colors of the flag at the opening ceremony of Leapfest 2015 in West Kingstown, R.I., Aug. 1, 2015. Leapfest is an International parachute competition hoste... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Justin Morelli and Sgt. Austin
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Justin Morelli and Sgt. Austin Berner, members of the 982nd Combat Camera Company (Airborne), work as a team rigging each other in their MC-6 parachutes for an international Wing exchange j... More
Paratroopers watch a CH-47 Chinook land prior to a
Paratroopers watch a CH-47 Chinook land prior to a wing exchange jump at Leapfest in West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 3, 2015. Leapfest is an International parachute competition hosted by the 56th Troop Command, Rhode... More
U.S. Army Pvt. William Ploeg, with the 982nd Combat
U.S. Army Pvt. William Ploeg, with the 982nd Combat Camera Company, East Point, Ga., receives his airborne wings, pinned by his mother Mindy Kaye Ploeg at Airborne Graduation at Ft. Benning, Ga., Aug. 14, 2015... More
Soldiers from various countries travel to Kaiserslautern,
Soldiers from various countries travel to Kaiserslautern, Germany, on Dec. 6, 2015, to participate in Operation Toy Drop. These soldiers are conducting Proper Landing Form training for the upcoming airborne ope... More