Army 1st Sgt. Erik Ochs (left), Headquarters and
Army 1st Sgt. Erik Ochs (left), Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion (Airborne), 501st Infantry regiment, helps secure a soldier's reserve parachute prior to airborne operations on Malamute Drop... More
A soldier exits the rear of a C-23 Sherpa aircraft
A soldier exits the rear of a C-23 Sherpa aircraft as Alaska Army National Guard 1st Sgt. Donald Teter (left), F Comapny, 1st Battalion, 207th Aviation Regiment, and Army Sgt. 1st Class Garret Brunton direct tr... More
Nearly 300 United States Army Alaska soldiers conduct
Nearly 300 United States Army Alaska soldiers conduct parachute jumps onto Malamute Drop Zone, June 12, 2013. The soldiers jumped at 1,500 feet with both full combat equipment and “Hollywood,” or no load, from ... More
Sgt. 1st Class Christopher Wooster (right), 23rd Engineer
Sgt. 1st Class Christopher Wooster (right), 23rd Engineer Company (Sapper), prepares to conduct a combat jump as jumpmaster, Army Capt. Zachary Dyer, stands by to release jumpers onto Malamute Drop Zone, June 1... More
United States Army Alaska soldiers prepare to descend
United States Army Alaska soldiers prepare to descend upon Malamute Drop Zone, June 12, 2013. Nearly 300 soldiers jumped at 1,500 feet with both full combat equipment and “Hollywood,” or no load, from C-23 Sher... More
Army 1st Lt. Christopher Carter (right), Headquarters
Army 1st Lt. Christopher Carter (right), Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion (Airborne), 501st Infantry Regiment, awaits the command to go from the jumpmaster, Sgt. 1st Class Garret Brunton, du... More
United States Army Alaska soldiers prepare to descend
United States Army Alaska soldiers prepare to descend upon Malamute Drop Zone, June 12, 2013. Nearly 300 soldiers jumped at 1,500 feet with both full combat equipment and “Hollywood,” or no load, from C-23 Sher... More
Army Capt. Joel Franceschi (right), C Company, 1st
Army Capt. Joel Franceschi (right), C Company, 1st Battalion (Airborne), 501st Infantry Regiment, awaits the command to go from the jumpmaster, Staff Sgt. Dustin Mesch, during airborne operations on Malamute Dr... More
Army Pfc. David Melucci (left), 84th Engineer Support
Army Pfc. David Melucci (left), 84th Engineer Support Company (Airborne), hands out parachutes to the nearly 300 United States Army Alaska soldiers preparing to conduct airborne operations on Malamute Drop Zone... More
Army 1st Lt. Christopher Carter (front), Headquarters
Army 1st Lt. Christopher Carter (front), Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion (Airborne), 501st Infantry Regiment, stands by for the command to exit a C-23 Sherpa aircraft onto Malamute Drop Zon... More
United States Army Alaska soldiers gear up as they
United States Army Alaska soldiers gear up as they prepare to conduct parachute jumps onto Malamute Drop Zone, June 12, 2013. Nearly 300 soldiers jumped at 1,500 feet with both full combat equipment and “Hollyw... More
Nearly 300 United States Army Alaska soldiers conduct
Nearly 300 United States Army Alaska soldiers conduct parachute jumps onto Malamute Drop Zone, June 12, 2013. The soldiers jumped at 1,500 feet with both full combat equipment and “Hollywood,” or no load, from ... More
United States Army Alaska soldiers prepare to exit
United States Army Alaska soldiers prepare to exit a C-23 Sherpa aircraft onto Malamute Drop Zone, June 12, 2013. The soldiers jumped at 1,500 feet with both full combat equipment and “Hollywood,” or no load, f... More
Hands on his reserve parachute, a soldier prepares
Hands on his reserve parachute, a soldier prepares to jump onto Malamute Drop Zone, June 12, 2013. The soldiers jumped at 1,500 feet with both full combat equipment and “Hollywood,” or no load, from C-23 Sherpa... More
United States Army Alaska soldiers parachute from a
United States Army Alaska soldiers parachute from a C-23 Sherpa aircraft during airborne operations at Malamute Drop Zone, June 12, 2013. Nearly 300 soldiers jumped at 1,500 feet with both full combat equipment... More
Spc. Will Corbin (right), D Company, 1st Battalion
Spc. Will Corbin (right), D Company, 1st Battalion (Airborne), 501st Infantry Regiment, helps Army Sgt. Jonathan Clemons secure his parachute prior to airborne operations on Malamute Drop Zone, June 12, 2013. N... More
A chalk of soldiers stand ready to exit the rear of
A chalk of soldiers stand ready to exit the rear of a C-23 Sherpa aircraft onto Malamute Drop Zone, June 12, 2013. The soldiers jumped at 1,500 feet with both full combat equipment and “Hollywood,” or no load, ... More
United States Army Alaska soldiers parachute from a
United States Army Alaska soldiers parachute from a C-23 Sherpa aircraft during airborne operations at Malamute Drop Zone, June 12, 2013. Nearly 300 soldiers jumped at 1,500 feet with both full combat equipment... More
Soldiers riding aboard a C-23 Sherpa aircraft wait
Soldiers riding aboard a C-23 Sherpa aircraft wait for commands from the jumpmaster as they prepare to jump onto Malamute Drop Zone, June 12, 2013. Nearly 300 United States Army Alaska soldiers jumped at 1,500 ... More
United States Army Alaska soldiers conduct parachute
United States Army Alaska soldiers conduct parachute jumps onto Malamute Drop Zone, June 12, 2013. The soldiers jumped at 1,500 feet with both full combat equipment and “Hollywood,” or no load, from C-23 Sherpa... More
Spc. Sean Allen, C Company, 1st Battalion (Airborne),
Spc. Sean Allen, C Company, 1st Battalion (Airborne), 501st Infantry Regiment, gets last minute adjustments to his parachute as nearly 300 United States Army Alaska soldiers prepare to conduct airborne operatio... More
Spc. Sean Allen (front), C Company, 1st Battalion
Spc. Sean Allen (front), C Company, 1st Battalion (Airborne), 501st Infantry Regiment, hooks up his static line as he prepares to exit a C-23 Sherpa aircraft onto Malamute Drop Zone, June 12, 2013. The soldiers... More
Army 1st Lt. Drew Deuger (front), C Company, 1st Battalion
Army 1st Lt. Drew Deuger (front), C Company, 1st Battalion (Airborne), 501st Infantry Regiment, prepares to exit a C-23 Sherpa aircraft onto Malamute Drop Zone, June 12, 2013. Nearly 300 soldiers jumped at 1,50... More
Army 1st Lt. Drew Deuger (right), C Company, 1st Battalion
Army 1st Lt. Drew Deuger (right), C Company, 1st Battalion (Airborne), 501st Infantry Regiment, awaits the command to go from the jumpmaster, Sgt. 1st Class Garret Brunton, during airborne operations on Malamut... More
Soldiers parachute onto Malamute Drop Zone during airborne
Soldiers parachute onto Malamute Drop Zone during airborne operations, June 12, 2013. Nearly 300 soldiers jumped at 1,500 feet with both full combat equipment and “Hollywood,” or no load, from C-23 Sherpa aircr... More
Army 1st Lt. Drew Deuger (front), C Company, 1st Battalion
Army 1st Lt. Drew Deuger (front), C Company, 1st Battalion (Airborne), 501st Infantry Regiment, takes the slack out of his static line as he prepares to exit a C-23 Sherpa aircraft onto Malamute Drop Zone, June... More
Nearly 300 United States Army Alaska soldiers conduct
Nearly 300 United States Army Alaska soldiers conduct parachute jumps onto Malamute Drop Zone, June 12, 2013. The soldiers jumped at 1,500 feet with both full combat equipment and “Hollywood,” or no load, from ... More
Alaskan soldiers prepare to conduct parachute jumps
Alaskan soldiers prepare to conduct parachute jumps onto Malamute Drop Zone, June 12, 2013. The soldiers jumped at 1,500 feet with both full combat equipment and “Hollywood,” or no load, from C-23 Sherpa aircra... More
Army Pfc. Nicholas Edison (right), C Company, 1st Battalion
Army Pfc. Nicholas Edison (right), C Company, 1st Battalion (Airborne), 501st Infantry Regiment, assists Sgt. Maurilio Velasquez in securing his parachute prior to jumping onto Malamute Drop Zone, June 12, 2013... More
Soldiers prepare their parachutes prior to conducting
Soldiers prepare their parachutes prior to conducting airborne operations on Malamute Drop Zone, June 12, 2013. Nearly 300 soldiers jumped at 1,500 feet with both full combat equipment and “Hollywood,” or no lo... More
Army Capt. Zachary Dyer, Headquarters and Headquarters
Army Capt. Zachary Dyer, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 6th Engineer Battalion, uses verbal commands and hand signals to communicate with soldiers as they prepare to exit a C-23 Sherpa aircraft onto Mal... More
United States Army Alaska soldiers gear up as they
United States Army Alaska soldiers gear up as they prepare to conduct parachute jumps onto Malamute Drop Zone, June 12, 2013. Nearly 300 soldiers jumped at 1,500 feet with both full combat equipment and “Hollyw... More
An Alaska Army National Guard C-23 Sherpa aircraft
An Alaska Army National Guard C-23 Sherpa aircraft waits to take off from Bryant Army Airfield, June 12, 2013, as nearly 300 United States Army Alaska soldiers prepare to conduct parachute jumps onto Malamute D... More
Sgt. 1st Class Garret Brunton, Headquarters and Headquarters
Sgt. 1st Class Garret Brunton, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion (Airborne), 501st Infantry Regiment, gives the command for port side personnel to stand up as soldiers prepare to exit a C-23 ... More
A soldier prepares to land on Malamute Drop Zone, June
A soldier prepares to land on Malamute Drop Zone, June 12, 2013, as nearly 300 United States Army Alaska soldiers conduct airborne operations. The soldiers jumped at 1,500 feet with both full combat equipment a... More
Sgt. 1st Class Garret Brunton, Headquarters and Headquarters
Sgt. 1st Class Garret Brunton, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion (Airborne), 501st Infantry Regiment, gives the six-minute warning to soldiers prior to their jump onto Malamute Drop Zone, Jun... More
Spc. Stephen Albrecht, C Company, 1st Battalion (Airborne),
Spc. Stephen Albrecht, C Company, 1st Battalion (Airborne), 501st Infantry Regiment, awaits his turn to exit a C-23 Sherpa aircraft onto Malamute Drop Zone, June 12, 2013. The soldiers jumped at 1,500 feet with... More