Paratroopers compete for Jumpmaster of the Year

Non-commissioned officers that exemplify the highest proficient in the art of airborne operations compete once a year for the coveted honor of being named as the 82nd Airborne Division’s Jumpmaster of the Year. The candidates for this year are as listed: left to right, Sgt. Nicholas Hardin, representing 1st Brigade, Sgt. 1st Class Bryan Strickland, representing 3rd Brigade, Staff Sgt. Raul Mancera, representing Headquarters Headquarters Battalion, Staff Sgt. Brandon Conway, representing 4th Brigade, and Sgt. 1st Class Kyle Sessoms, representing 2nd Brigade.