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
South African Rifleman Nick Van Vuran (right), with
South African Rifleman Nick Van Vuran (right), with the 3 Parachute Battalion South Africa Reserve Force, rigs up U.S. Army 1st Lt. Jose Moreno's, with the 56th Command Rhode Island National Guard, parachute at... More
A British paratrooper prepares to execute a parachute
A British paratrooper prepares to execute a parachute landing fall during Operation Leapfest in West Kingston, R.I., July 29, 2015. Leapfest is an international parachute competition hosted by the 56th Troop Co... More
Paratroopers conduct airborne operations during
Paratroopers conduct airborne operations during familiarization jump for Leapfest 2015 in West Kingston, R.I., July 29. Leapfest is an international parachute competition hosted by the 56th Troop Command, Rhode... More
Members of the Rhode Island National Guard attend the
Members of the Rhode Island National Guard attend the funeral of Sgt. Maj. Christopher L. Callan, the Senior Operations NCO for the HHD, 56TC, July, 28, 2020, at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Exeter, R.I. Cal... More
A group of British paratroopers sits and waits in their
A group of British paratroopers sits and waits in their MC-6 parachutes to jump during Leapfest Airborne Competition July 30, 2014, West Kingston, R.I. Leapfest is an Airborne parachute competition sponsored by... More
An Italian Jumpmaster pins Italian wings on United
An Italian Jumpmaster pins Italian wings on United Kingdom paratrooper GNR Shaun Knight from the 7th PARA, Royal Horse Artillery, during the wing exchange ceremony for completing a jump with an Italian jumpmast... More
British paratroopers await a weather decision by the
British paratroopers await a weather decision by the airborne commander during Leapfest 2017 at the University of Rhode Island, West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 2, 2017. Leapfest is the largest, longest standing, inte... More
Full Lt. George De Beer from Durban South Africa lands
Full Lt. George De Beer from Durban South Africa lands and moves to the target at the drop zone during a familiarization jump from a U.S. Army CH-47 helicopter, July 30, 2014. Leapfest is an Airborne parachute... More
A group of German paratroopers waits to jump with their
A group of German paratroopers waits to jump with their MC-6 parachutes inside a CH-47 Chinook Helicopter, assigned to Bravo Company, 1st Battalion 104th Aviation Regiment, Connecticut National Guard during Lea... 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), packs his MC-6 parachute during Leapfest on a drop zone in West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 8, 2016. Leapfest is an International p... More
A U.S. Army jumpmaster kneels down on the tailgate
A U.S. Army jumpmaster kneels down on the tailgate of a CH-47 Chinook helicopter and watches a group of Dutch and British paratroopers descend to the ground during Leapfest Airborne Competition July 30, 2014, i... More
A group of South African Paratroopers pose for a group
A group of South African Paratroopers pose for a group photo at the University of Rhode Island in West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 6, 2016. Leapfest is an International parachute training event and competition hosted ... More
A U.S. Army crop irrigation truck waters crop soil
A U.S. Army crop irrigation truck waters crop soil during Leapfest on the Pick Up Zone, in West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 8, 2016. Leapfest is an International parachute training event and competition hosted by the ... 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
The Rhode Island National Guard’s 56th Troop Command
The Rhode Island National Guard’s 56th Troop Command holds a memorial in honor of Sgt. Maj. Christopher L. Callan, the Senior Operations NCO for the HHD, 56TC, July, 28, 2020, at Camp Fogarty, East Greenwich, R... More
A U.S. Army paratrooper descends to the ground during
A U.S. Army paratrooper descends to the ground during Leapfest Airborne Competition Aug. 2, 2014, West Kingston, R.I. Leapfest is an Airborne parachute competition sponsored by the Rhode Island National Guard t... More
A U.S. Army Jumpmaster checks a British paratrooper's
A U.S. Army Jumpmaster checks a British paratrooper's reserve parachute for Jumpmaster Parachute Inspection during Leapfest Airborne Competition July 30, 2014, West Kingston, R.I. Leapfest is an Airborne parach... More
U.S. Army Paratrooper Pfc. Neil Blue, 982nd Combat
U.S. Army Paratrooper Pfc. Neil Blue, 982nd Combat Camera Company (Airborne) takes a photograph of partner nation paratroopers shaking out parachutes on Castle Drop Zone during a foreign wing exchange jump as p... More
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Brandon Greenway (left) assigned
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Brandon Greenway (left) assigned to B Company Warrior Training Center at Fort Benning, and Staff Sgt. Justin Kelley, C Company 1-143 Infantry, R.I. National Guard, perform pathfinder op... More
U.S. Army and Italian paratroopers buddy rig MC-6 parachutes
U.S. Army and Italian paratroopers buddy rig MC-6 parachutes in West Kingston, R.I., August 8, 2016. Leapfest is the largest, longest standing, international static line parachute training event and competition... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Justin Kelley, a member of C Company,
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Justin Kelley, a member of C Company, 1st Battalion, 143rd Infantry Regiment, performs a parachute inspection on another U.S. Soldier before jumping from a CH-47 helicopter during Leapfest ... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Joshua Jones, assigned to the
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Joshua Jones, assigned to the 165th Quartermaster, Detachment 1, assists two British paratroopers as he puts on the MC-6 parachute during Leapfest Airborne Competition July 29, 2014, in Wes... More
U.S. Army and partner nation Paratrooper parachutes
U.S. Army and partner nation Paratrooper parachutes to a drop zone during Leapfest in West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 8, 2016. Leapfest is an International parachute training event and competition hosted by the 56th ... More
U.S. Army Msg. Amy Slater celebrates a successful jump
U.S. Army Msg. Amy Slater celebrates a successful jump in West Kingston, R.I., August 8, 2016. Leapfest is the largest, longest standing, international static line parachute training event and competition hoste... More
Netherlands Sgt. Corne Van Noorloos from C Company,
Netherlands Sgt. Corne Van Noorloos from C Company, 11 AMB, 12 Infantry, stands ready to exit a U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter with his team from the 982 COMCAM during Leapfest 2015 in West Kingston, R.I., ... More
A British paratrooper lands over Castle drop zone during
A British paratrooper lands over Castle drop zone during Leapfest 2017 at the University of Rhode Island, West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 6, 2017. Leapfest is the largest, longest standing, international static line ... 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
The Rhode Island National Guard’s 56th Troop Command
The Rhode Island National Guard’s 56th Troop Command holds a memorial in honor of Sgt. Maj. Christopher L. Callan, the Senior Operations NCO for the HHD, 56TC, July, 28, 2020, at Camp Fogarty, East Greenwich, R... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Derick Correthers a rigger with the
U.S. Army Sgt. Derick Correthers a rigger with the 165th Quartermaster Company from Seymour, Ind. stows away the static line on a MC-6 parachute that was just packed for Leapfest, July 30, 2015. Leapfest is an... More
British Army Paratrooper Cpl. Robert Harris folds his
British Army Paratrooper Cpl. Robert Harris folds his Universal Parachutist Kit Bag during Leapfest 2016 in West Kingston, R.I., August 4, 2016. Leapfest is the largest, longest standing, international static l... More
Two New Zealand paratroopers perpares to put on the
Two New Zealand paratroopers perpares to put on the MC-6 parachute during Leapfest Airborne Competition July 29, 2014, West Kingston, R.I. Leapfest is an Airborne parachute competition sponsored by the Rhode Is... More
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class John Lomba from the C Company,
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class John Lomba from the C Company, 1st Battalion, 143rd Infantry, R.I. National Guard, inspects the static line of a paratrooper from the United Kingdom aboard a Ch-47 helicopter during Lea... More
U.S. Army Paratrooper Warrent Officer Greg Suchanek,
U.S. Army Paratrooper Warrent Officer Greg Suchanek, Special Operations Detachment (NATO) dives onto a target during Leapfest 2016 in West Kingston, R.I., August 4, 2016. Leapfest is an International parachute ... More
Itlian paratroopers are inspected by Jump Masters before
Itlian paratroopers are inspected by Jump Masters before boarding a CH-47 Chinook Helicopter during Leapfest 2017 at the University of Rhode Island, West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 2, 2017. Leapfest is the largest, l... More
A Dutch paratrooper jumps out of a CH-47 Chinook Helicopter
A Dutch paratrooper jumps out of a CH-47 Chinook Helicopter during Leapfest 2017 at the University of Rhode Island, West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 2, 2017. Leapfest is the largest, longest standing, international st... More
U.S. Army Paratroopers' parachutes become entangled
U.S. Army Paratroopers' parachutes become entangled while conducting airborne operations during Leapfest 2016 in West Kingston, R.I., August 4, 2016. Leapfest is the largest, longest standing, international sta... More
U.S. Sgt. Maj. Michael Wong, assigned to Special Operations
U.S. Sgt. Maj. Michael Wong, assigned to Special Operations Detachment Global, pins an International Paratrooper at the University of Rhode Island in West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 6, 2016. Leapfest is the largest, ... 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
The Botswanian Jumpmaster briefs his chalk about their
The Botswanian Jumpmaster briefs his chalk about their upcoming jump during Leapfest 2017 at the University of Rhode Island, West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 6, 2017. Leapfest is the largest, longest standing, interna... 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 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 Sgt. Derrick Correthers, with the 165th
U.S. Army Sgt. Derrick Correthers, with the 165th Quartermaster Company, Indiana Army National Guard, secures the pack closing flap of the MC-6 parachure for Leapfest, in East Greenwich, R.I., July 30, 2015. ... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Rocco Caputo and Sgt. Mike Lessing,
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Rocco Caputo and Sgt. Mike Lessing, assigned to the 56th Troop Command, Rigger Section, instructs a group of paratroopers from nine countries on how to put on the MC-6 parachute during Leap... 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 U.S. Army jumpmaster observes the ground below during
A U.S. Army jumpmaster observes the ground below during the familiarization jump at Leapfest, July 29, 2015. Leapfest is an international parachute competition hosted by the 56th Troop Command, Rhode Island Nat... More
A group of U.S. Army Paratroopers conduct mock door
A group of U.S. Army Paratroopers conduct mock door exits with a Mexican Jumpmaster at the University of Rhode Island in West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 6, 2016. Leapfest is the largest, longest standing, internation... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Austin Berner shakes hands with Netherlands
U.S. Army Sgt. Austin Berner shakes hands with Netherlands Jump Master A.K. Meijer after receiving his countries airborne wings during Leapfest Aug. 4, 2014. Leapfest is an Airborne parachute competition spons... More
German Army Paratrooper Master Sgt. Ingo Ruppert, Luftlande
German Army Paratrooper Master Sgt. Ingo Ruppert, Luftlande 1 SAARLAND, gathers up his parachute after landing on a Drop Zone during Leapfest 2016 in West Kingston, R.I., August 4, 2016. Leapfest is an Internat... More
A German paratrooper hooks in his static line to a
A German paratrooper hooks in his static line to a cable on a CH-47 Chinook helicopter during Leapfest Airborne Competition July 30, 2014, in West Kingston, R.I. Leapfest is an airborne parachute competition sp... More
South African jumpmaster Lt. Col. Laurel Thatcher ensures
South African jumpmaster Lt. Col. Laurel Thatcher ensures all paratroopers have cleared the plane safely after the wing exchange jump at Leapfest in West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 3, 2015. Leapfest is an Internation... More
Italian paratroopers jump for the "X" on the drop zone
Italian paratroopers jump for the "X" on the drop zone during Leapfest 2015 in West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 1, 2015. Leapfest is an International parachute competition hosted by the 56th Troop Command, Rhode Islan... More
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Derek Golec from Det. 1, 165th
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Derek Golec from Det. 1, 165th Quartermaster Company, Ind. National Guard, conducts a Jump Master Personnel Inspection on a paratrooper from South Africa during Leapfest 2015, Aug 1, 20... More
U.S. Army parachute riggers, from the 165th Quartermaster
U.S. Army parachute riggers, from the 165th Quartermaster Company Detachment pack MC-6 parachute systems during Leapfest 2017 at the University of Rhode Island, West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 4, 2017. Leapfest is th... More
The flag of a Candian paratrooper is displayed on his
The flag of a Candian paratrooper is displayed on his left shoulder as he listens to a pre jump briefing during Leapfest Airborne Competition on July 30, 2014, West Kingston, R.I. Leapfest is an Airborne parach... 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 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. signs the log book of an MC-6 parachute after it was packed for Leapfest, July 30, 2015. Leapfest is an internati... More
Members of the Rhode Island National Guard attend the
Members of the Rhode Island National Guard attend the funeral of Sgt. Maj. Christopher L. Callan, the Senior Operations NCO for the HHD, 56TC, July, 28, 2020, at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Exeter, R.I. Cal... More
U.S. Army and Italian paratroopers buddy rig MC-6 parachutes
U.S. Army and Italian paratroopers buddy rig MC-6 parachutes in West Kingston, R.I., August 8, 2016. Leapfest is the largest, longest standing, international static line parachute training event and competition... More
A U.S Army paratrooper takes part in a wing exchange
A U.S Army paratrooper takes part in a wing exchange jump from a CH-47 Chinook helicopter at Leapfest in West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 3, 2015. Leapfest is an International parachute competition hosted by the 56th ... More
A U.S. Army Soldier from the R.I. National Guard checks
A U.S. Army Soldier from the R.I. National Guard checks wind readings on the drop zone in order for jumpers to safely exit aircraft during Leapfest Aug. 4, 2014. Leapfest is an Airborne parachute competition s... More
A British paratrooper leaps towards the drop zone X
A British paratrooper leaps towards the drop zone X during Leapfest 2017 at the University of Rhode Island, West Kingston, R.I., August 6, 2017. Leapfest is the largest, longest standing, international static l... More
All the paratroopers that received foreign wings pose
All the paratroopers that received foreign wings pose for a photo in West Kingston, R.I. during the closing of Leapfest, Aug. 3, 2015. Leapfest is an International parachute competition hosted by the 56th Troo... More
A U.S. Army Paratrooper conducts a Parachute Lading
A U.S. Army Paratrooper conducts a Parachute Lading Fall on the drop zone during Leapfest, in West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 6, 2016. Leapfest is an International parachute training event and competition hosted by t... More
U.S. Army Jumpmasters board a new chalk of paratroopers
U.S. Army Jumpmasters board a new chalk of paratroopers onto a CH-47 Chinook Helicopter during Leapfest 2017 at the University of Rhode Island, West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 2, 2017. Leapfest is the largest, longes... More
U.S. Army Paratrooper Sgt. First Class Adrian Rangel,
U.S. Army Paratrooper Sgt. First Class Adrian Rangel, 95th Civil Affairs Brigade, performes a Parachute Landing Fall onto a Drop Zone during Leapfest 2016 in West Kingston, R.I., August 4, 2016. Leapfest is an ... More
U.S. Army Lt. Col. David Neary, assigned to the 56th
U.S. Army Lt. Col. David Neary, assigned to the 56th Troop Command, pins the American Parachutist Badge on a German paratrooper during Leapfest Airborne Competition July 30, 2014, in West Kingston, R.I. Leapfes... More
A group of Italian Paratroopers pose for a group photo
A group of Italian Paratroopers pose for a group photo at the University of Rhode Island in West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 6, 2016. Leapfest is the largest, longest standing, international static line parachute trai... More
U.S. Army parachute riggers, from the 165th Quartermaster
U.S. Army parachute riggers, from the 165th Quartermaster Company Detachment pack an MC-6 parachute system during Leapfest 2017 at the University of Rhode Island, West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 4, 2017. Leapfest is ... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Roger Montanez, from the 56th Troop
U.S. Army Sgt. Roger Montanez, from the 56th Troop Command Army National Guard, loads a truck with parachutes during Leapfest 2017 at the University of Rhode Island, West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 4, 2017. Leapfest... More
U.S. Army UH-60 Blackhawk crew chief inspects his aircraft
U.S. Army UH-60 Blackhawk crew chief inspects his aircraft before take off during Leapfest 2017 at the University of Rhode Island, West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 6, 2017. Leapfest is the largest, longest standing, i... More
A British paratrooper dives onto the X on Castle drop
A British paratrooper dives onto the X on Castle drop zone to finish his timed jump during Leapfest 2017 at the University of Rhode Island, West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 6, 2017. Leapfest is the largest, longest st... More
U.S. Army paratrooper jumps out of a CH-47 Chinook
U.S. Army paratrooper jumps out of a CH-47 Chinook Helicopter during Leapfest 2017 at the University of Rhode Island, West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 6, 2017. Leapfest is the largest, longest standing, international ... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Rocco Caputo and Sgt. Castro
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Rocco Caputo and Sgt. Castro Bustillos-Hawk, assigned to the 56th Troop Command, Rigger Section, instructs a group of paratroopers from nine countries on how to put on the MC-6 parachute du... More
Italian 1st Lt. Antonio Nucera aids U.S. Army Staff
Italian 1st Lt. Antonio Nucera aids U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Paul Norwood from B Company, 1st Battalion, 143rd Infantry Regiment, Alaska National Guard, check the attachment of his reserve parachute for the wing ex... 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
Two New Zealand paratroopers puts on MC-6 parachutes
Two New Zealand paratroopers puts on MC-6 parachutes during Leapfest Airborne Competition July 30, 2014, West Kingston, R.I. Leapfest is an Airborne parachute competition sponsored by the Rhode Island National ... More
U.S. Army jumpmaster and crew chief sit on the back
U.S. Army jumpmaster and crew chief sit on the back of a CH-47 Chinook helicopter following the familiarization jump at Leapfest, July 29, 2015. Leapfest is an international parachute competition hosted by the ... More
U.S. Army Jumpmaster Sgt. Jonathan An assigned to 1st
U.S. Army Jumpmaster Sgt. Jonathan An assigned to 1st Battalion (Airborne) 143rd Infantry, 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team conducts JMPIs (Jumpmaster parachute inspection) U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Andrew Blunt a... More
U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Don Varieur, a jumpmaster from C
U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Don Varieur, a jumpmaster from C Company, 1st Battalion, 143rd Infantry Regiment, performs a parachute inspection on a paratrooper from the Netherlands before jumping from a CH-47 helicopter ... More
U.S. Army Master Sgt. Tommy O'Hare from the Special
U.S. Army Master Sgt. Tommy O'Hare from the Special Operations Detachment Global, R.I. National Guard, gives the one minute signal to paratroopers before exiting jumpers from a CH-47 Chinook, Aug. 1, 2015. Leap... More
U.S. Army Capt. Spencer Teillon ,assigned to the 982nd
U.S. Army Capt. Spencer Teillon ,assigned to the 982nd Combat Camera Company (Airborne), packs his MC-6 parachute on the drop zone during Leapfest, in West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 6, 2016. Leapfest is an Internati... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Justin Morelli jumps from a CH-47
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Justin Morelli jumps from a CH-47 Chinook helicopter as part of Leapfest in West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 1, 2015. Leapfest is an International parachute competition hosted by the 56th Troop Co... More
A British Army Paratrooper fights to pull his canopy
A British Army Paratrooper fights to pull his canopy to a target on the Drop Zone during Leapfest 2016 in West Kingston, R.I., August 4, 2016. Leapfest is the largest, longest standing, international static lin... More
U.S. Army parachute riggers, from the 165th Quartermaster
U.S. Army parachute riggers, from the 165th Quartermaster Company Detachment pack MC-6 parachute systems during Leapfest 2017 at the University of Rhode Island, West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 4, 2017. Leapfest is th... More
A group of Canadian paratroopers take a group photo
A group of Canadian paratroopers take a group photo while holding their airborne unit flag during Leapfest Airborne Competition July 30, 2014, in West Kingston, R.I. Leapfest is an airborne parachute competitio... More
U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook Helicopter on its way to drop
U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook Helicopter on its way to drop off a group of paratroopers during Leapfest 2017 at the University of Rhode Island, West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 6, 2017. Leapfest is the largest, longest stan... More
A German paratrooper lands over Castle drop zone during
A German paratrooper lands over Castle drop zone during Leapfest 2017 at the University of Rhode Island, West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 6, 2017. Leapfest is the largest, longest standing, international static line p... More
U.S. Army paratrooper onboard a CH-47 Chinook Helicopter
U.S. Army paratrooper onboard a CH-47 Chinook Helicopter waits to jump onto Castle drop zone during Leapfest 2017 at the University of Rhode Island, West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 6, 2017. Leapfest is the largest, l... 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
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
A pilot assigned to the 143d Airlift Wing, taxis a
A pilot assigned to the 143d Airlift Wing, taxis a C130J Super Hercules on the flightline, June 25, 2020, at Quonset Air National Guard Base, North Kingstown, R.I. The pilot participated in the Joint Airborne a... More
British Paratroopers on Team 5 from 144 Parachute Medical
British Paratroopers on Team 5 from 144 Parachute Medical Squadron, pose for photos during Leapfest 2016 in West Kingston, R.I., August 4, 2016. Leapfest is an International parachute training event and competi... More
A Canadian Jumpmaster gives instructions on the operations
A Canadian Jumpmaster gives instructions on the operations of an MC-1 parachute during Leapfest 2018 at West Kingston, RI., August 1, 2018. Leapfest is the largest, longest standing, international static line p... 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
Partner nation paratroopers descend onto a drop zone
Partner nation paratroopers descend onto a drop zone at Leapfest in West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 3, 2015. Leapfest is an International parachute competition hosted by the 56th Troop Command, Rhode Island National ... More
U.S. Sgt. Maj. Michael Wong, assigned to Special Operations
U.S. Sgt. Maj. Michael Wong, assigned to Special Operations Detachment Global, prepares to land on Castle Drop Zone during a foreign wing exchange jump as part of Leapfest 2016 in West Kingston, R.I., August 8,... More
An American journalist captures a CH-47 helicopter
An American journalist captures a CH-47 helicopter full of paratroopers in fight on his cell phone while flying in a UH-60 helicopters to document the events of Leapfest Aug. 2, 2014. Leapfest is an airborne p... More
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class David Hunt, assigned to the
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class David Hunt, assigned to the 5th Ranger Training Battalion, assists an Italian paratrooper as he puts on the MC-6 parachute during Leapfest Airborne Competition July 29, 2014, in West Ki... More
Italian paratrooper Lucio Fusco, right, waits for jump
Italian paratrooper Lucio Fusco, right, waits for jump commands from German jumpmaster Master Sgt. Markus Laut, during the wing exchange jump at Leapfest in West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 3, 2015. Leapfest is an Int... More