Sgt. 1st Class Ronnell Gillespie and Sgt. Joshua Rodriguez,
Sgt. 1st Class Ronnell Gillespie and Sgt. Joshua Rodriguez, with 5th Quartermaster Theater Aerial Delivery Company, use stakes to tie down panels which mark the release point and direction of flight for paratro... More
U.S. Army Cpt. Loren Teillon, with the 982nd Combat
U.S. Army Cpt. Loren Teillon, with the 982nd Combat Camera Company, East Point, Ga., jumps out of the mock plane during Sustained Airborne Training in preparation for the 75th Anniversary Airborne School jump a... 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
A U.S. paratrooper repeats the "one minute" time warning
A U.S. paratrooper repeats the "one minute" time warning during airborne operations at International Jump Week (IJW), Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 8, 2015. The 435th Contingency Response Group hosts IJW ann... More
U.S. Air Force Jumpmaster, Tech Sgt. Brian Angell,
U.S. Air Force Jumpmaster, Tech Sgt. Brian Angell, from the 435th Contingency Response Group, spots the drop zone during airborne operations at International Jump Week (IJW), Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 8,... 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
Gifts to the 435th Contingency Response Group from
Gifts to the 435th Contingency Response Group from the participants are displayed during the closing ceremony of International Jump Week (IJW), Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 8, 2015. The 435th Contingency Re... More
U.S. Army Col. Jon Ring, of the Liberty Jump Team,
U.S. Army Col. Jon Ring, of the Liberty Jump Team, participates in drills for airborne landings with fellow re-enactors outside for the 75th Anniversary Airborne School jump, McCarthy Hall on Fort Benning, Geo... More
Paratroopers from 10 countries participate in Sustained
Paratroopers from 10 countries participate in Sustained Airborne Training during International Jump Week (IJW), Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 6, 2015. The 435th Contingency Response Group hosts IJW annually,... More
British Paratroopers practice parachute landing falls
British Paratroopers practice parachute landing falls during International Jump Week (IJW), Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 6, 2015. The 435th Contingency Response Group hosts IJW annually, to build global par... More
Paratroopers from various countries perform rehearsals
Paratroopers from various countries 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,... More
A British paratrooper draws a parachute during International
A British paratrooper draws a parachute during International Jump Week (IJW), Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 7, 2015. The 435th Contingency Response Group hosts IJW annually to build global partnerships, fost... More
U.S. Army Pvt. William Ploeg is one of the newest graduates
U.S. Army Pvt. William Ploeg is one of the newest graduates of Airborne School from the 982nd Combat Camera Company, East Point, Ga., at Ft. Benning, Ga., Aug 14, 2015. Airborne wings are awarded to soldiers wh... 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
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 practice parachute
Paratroopers from various countries practice parachute landing falls during International Jump Week (IJW), Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 6, 2015. The 435th Contingency Response Group hosts IJW annually, to b... More
U.S. Air Force Col. Steven Edwards, commander of the
U.S. Air Force Col. Steven Edwards, commander of the 435th Contingency Response Group, briefs Paratroopers from 10 countries during International Jump Week (IJW), Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 6, 2015. The 4... 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, assists retired U.S. Air Force Joseph Rodak, with his gear for Sustained Airborne Training in preparation for the 75th Anniversa... More
Paratroopers from various countries await to load a
Paratroopers from various countries await to load a C-130 Hercules aircraft prior to an airborne operation during International Jump Week (IJW), Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 8, 2015. The 435th Contingency R... 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
A C-130 Hercules carrying paratroopers from various
A C-130 Hercules carrying paratroopers from various countries flies overhead during airborne operations at International Jump Week (IJW), Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 8, 2015. The 435th Contingency Response... 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 10 countries participate in Sustained
Paratroopers from 10 countries participate in Sustained Airborne Training during International Jump Week (IJW), Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 6, 2015. The 435th Contingency Response Group hosts IJW annually,... More
Warrant Officer 2 Radeck Bartosik, Poland paratrooper,
Warrant Officer 2 Radeck Bartosik, Poland paratrooper, gathers his deployed parachute on Alzey Drop Zone, Germany during Operation Toy Drop (OTD) EUCOM, Dec. 7, 2015. OTD Europe 2015 is the ninth annual joint s... More
A paratrooper exits a C130J Hercules aircraft during
A paratrooper exits a C130J Hercules aircraft during Operation Toy Drop (OTD) Europe Dec. 7, 2015. OTD Europe 2015 is the 9th annual joint service, multinational airborne operation hosted by 5th Quartermaster ... More
U.S. Air Force Col. Steven Edwards, from the 435th
U.S. Air Force Col. Steven Edwards, from the 435th Contingency Response Group, shakes the hand of U.S. Army Maj. Cristopher Murphy, from the 982nd Combat Camera Company (Airborne) at the closing ceremonies of I... More
Paratroopers from various countries await transportation
Paratroopers from various countries await transportation to load their aircraft during International Jump Week (IJW), Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 7, 2015. The 435th Contingency Response Group hosts IJW ann... More
U.S. joint service members line up to jump out of the
U.S. joint service members line up to jump out of the C-17 Globemaster III aircraft during the 75th Anniversary of Airborne School jump, at Fort Benning, Ga., Aug. 15, 2015. The 1-507th Parachute Infantry Regim... More
A jumpmaster looks for the drop zone from the window
A jumpmaster looks for the drop zone from the window of a C-130 aircraft during International Jump Week (IJW), Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 7, 2015. The 435th Contingency Response Group hosts IJW annually t... More
Paratroopers from various countries await to jump from
Paratroopers from various countries await to jump from a C-130 aircraft during International Jump Week (IJW), Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 7, 2015. The 435th Contingency Response Group hosts IJW annually to... More
Retired U.S. Army Sgt. Butch Garner, primary jump master
Retired U.S. Army Sgt. Butch Garner, primary jump master of the Liberty Jump Team, out of Fort Worth, Texas, prepares to throw out streamers out the side of a Douglas-DC3-C47, with fellow re-enactors for the Su... More
Paratroopers descend onto Alzey Drop Zone, Germany
Paratroopers descend onto Alzey Drop Zone, Germany after exiting a C130J Hercules aircraft over Dec. 7, 2015. OTD Europe 2015 is the 9th annual joint service, multinational airborne operation hosted by 5th Quar... 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, speaks to U.S. Army Maj. Cristopher Murphy, from the 982nd Combat Camera Company (Airborne) at the closing ceremonies of Intern... 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 perform rehearsals
Paratroopers from various countries 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,... More
A British Paratrooper practices parachute landing falls
A British Paratrooper practices parachute landing falls during International Jump Week (IJW), Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 6, 2015. The 435th Contingency Response Group hosts IJW annually, to build global p... More
German Jumpmaster Mathias Holz waits to jump during
German Jumpmaster Mathias Holz waits to jump during airborne operations at International Jump Week (IJW), Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 8, 2015. The 435th Contingency Response Group hosts IJW annually, to bu... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Micheal Spandau congratulates Pvt. William
U.S. Army Sgt. Micheal Spandau congratulates Pvt. William Ploeg, with 982nd Combat Camera Company, East Point, Ga., on graduating Airborne School, at Ft. Benning, Ga., Aug. 14, 2015. Airborne wings are awarded ... More
Sgt. Joshua Rodriguez, with 5th Quartermaster Theater
Sgt. Joshua Rodriguez, with 5th Quartermaster Theater Aerial Delivery Company, use stakes to tie down panels which mark the release point and direction of flight for paratroopers on Alzey, Drop Zone, Germany, D... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Drew Schwaiger of Charlie Company,
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Drew Schwaiger of Charlie Company, 3rd platoon, of the 1-507th Parachute Infantry Regiment, re-enlists before a Douglas-DC3-C47 with his family, during Sustained Airborne Training in prepar... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Kevin Foxworth, with Alpha Company,
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Kevin Foxworth, with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment, gives a block of safety instructions during Sustaining Airborne Training in preparation for the 75th An... 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, speaks at the closing ceremonies of International Jump Week (IJW), Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 8, 2015. The 435th Continge... More
A U.S. jumpmaster observes as paratroopers prepare
A U.S. jumpmaster observes as paratroopers prepare to jump from a C-130 aircraft during International Jump Week (IJW), Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 7, 2015. The 435th Contingency Response Group hosts IJW an... More
U.S. Air Force Jumpmaster, Tech Sgt. Brian Angell,
U.S. Air Force Jumpmaster, Tech Sgt. Brian Angell, from the 435th Contingency Response Group, spots the drop zone during airborne operations at International Jump Week (IJW), Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 8,... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Pope, with 1st Battalion, 507th
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Pope, with 1st Battalion, 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment, leads as the first jumper during the 75th Anniversary of Airborne School jump, at Fort Benning, Ga., Aug. 15, 2015. The 1-507th ... More
Paratroopers from 10 countries watch an instructional
Paratroopers from 10 countries watch an instructional video to familiarize with the MC-6 parachute system during International Jump Week (IJW), Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 6, 2015. The 435th Contingency Re... 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
Master Sgt. Alustris Lauritis, Latvia jumpmaster, descends
Master Sgt. Alustris Lauritis, Latvia jumpmaster, 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
U.S. Army Maj. Cristopher Murphy, from the 982nd Combat
U.S. Army Maj. Cristopher Murphy, from the 982nd Combat Camera Company (Airborne), participates in Sustained Airborne Training during International Jump Week (IJW), Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 6, 2015. The... More
U.S. Air Force Col. Steven Edwards, from the 435th
U.S. Air Force Col. Steven Edwards, from the 435th Contingency Response Group, speaks at the closing ceremonies of International Jump Week (IJW), Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 8, 2015. The 435th Contingency ... 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
Crew members of the Greatest Generation Aircraft, an
Crew members of the Greatest Generation Aircraft, an aviation company out of Fort Worth, Texas, ready a Douglas -DC3-C47 for Sustained Airborne Training in preparation for the 75th Anniversary Airborne School j... More
U.S. Air Force paratroopers assist French paratroopers
U.S. Air Force paratroopers assist French paratroopers as they put on their MC-6 Parachute system during International Jump Week (IJW), Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 7, 2015. The 435th Contingency Response G... More
U.S. Army Cpt. Jeremy White, Alpha Company, 1st Battalion,
U.S. Army Cpt. Jeremy White, Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment, conducts final safety checks during Sustained Airborne Training in preparation for the 75th Anniversary Airborne Sch... More
A Polish paratrooper draws a parachute during International
A Polish paratrooper draws a parachute during International Jump Week (IJW), Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 7, 2015. The 435th Contingency Response Group hosts IJW annually to build global partnerships, foste... 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
Cpl. Ian Chapman, 299 Parachute Squadron, Royal Engineers,
Cpl. Ian Chapman, 299 Parachute Squadron, Royal Engineers, Yorkshire, England, completes a free fall jump onto Alzey Drop Zone, Germany, during Operation Toy Drop (OTD) Europe Dec. 7, 2015. Cpl. Chapman mounted... More
U.S. Army Col. Jon Ring, re-enactor of the Liberty
U.S. Army Col. Jon Ring, re-enactor of the Liberty Jump Team, out of Fort Worth, Texas, climbs into the body of a Douglas-DC3-C47 with fellow re-enactors, for the Sustained Airborne Training in preparation for ... More
Re-enactors of the Liberty Jump Team, out of Fort Worth,
Re-enactors of the Liberty Jump Team, out of Fort Worth, Texas, sit inside a Douglas-DC3-C47 for the Sustained Airborne Training in preparation for the 75th Anniversary Airborne School jump at McCarthy Hall in ... More
Paratroopers from various countries wait to load the
Paratroopers from various countries wait to load the aircraft during International Jump Week (IJW), Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 7, 2015. The 435th Contingency Response Group hosts IJW annually to build glo... More
American Paratroopers practice parachute landing falls
American Paratroopers practice parachute landing falls during International Jump Week (IJW), Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 6, 2015. The 435th Contingency Response Group hosts IJW annually, to build global pa... More
A U.S. jumpmaster looks for the drop zone from the
A U.S. jumpmaster looks for the drop zone from the ramp of a C-130 aircraft during International Jump Week (IJW), Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 7, 2015. The 435th Contingency Response Group hosts IJW annuall... More
U.S. Air Force Jumpmaster, Tech Sgt. Brian Angell,
U.S. Air Force Jumpmaster, Tech Sgt. Brian Angell, from the 435th Contingency Response Group, spots the drop zone during airborne operations at International Jump Week (IJW), Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 8,... More
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Dustin Guiducci assists
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Dustin Guiducci 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 Contin... More
U.S. Army soldiers wait for sustained Airborne training
U.S. Army soldiers wait for sustained Airborne training to begin in preparation for the 75th Anniversary Airborne School jump, on Fort Benning, Ga. Aug. 14, 2015. The 1-507th Parachute Infantry Regiment(PIR) Ba... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Kevin Foxworth, with Alpha Company,
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Kevin Foxworth, with Alpha Company, 1st Battilion, 507th parachute Infantry Regiment, checks side banners of simulated aircraft at McCarthy Hall, Fort Benning, Ga., Aug. 14, 2015. The 1-507... More
American Paratroopers practice parachute landing falls
American Paratroopers practice parachute landing falls during International Jump Week (IJW), Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 6, 2015. The 435th Contingency Response Group hosts IJW annually, to build global pa... 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 loadmaster looks out the window of
A U.S. Air Force loadmaster looks out the window of a C-130 aircraft during International Jump Week (IJW), Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 7, 2015. The 435th Contingency Response Group hosts IJW annually to bu... More
Paratroopers from various countries await to jump from
Paratroopers from various countries await to jump from a C-130 aircraft during International Jump Week (IJW), Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 7, 2015. The 435th Contingency Response Group hosts IJW annually, t... 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, speaks at the closing ceremonies of International Jump Week (IJW), Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 8, 2015. The 435th Continge... 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
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class David Patterson, with Alpha
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class David Patterson, with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 507th parachute Infantry Regiment, conducts sustained airborne training at McCarthy Hall, Fort Benning, Ga., Aug. 14, 2015. The 1-507... More
Crew members of the Greatest Generation Aircraft, an
Crew members of the Greatest Generation Aircraft, an aviation company out of Fort Worth, Texas, ready a Douglas -DC3-C47 beside a C-17 Globemaster III for Sustained Airborne Training in preparation for the 75th... More
A re-enacter and member of the Liberty Jump Team descends
A re-enacter and member of the Liberty Jump Team descends onto a drop zone at Lawson Army Airfield as part of Airborne School anniversary celebration, at Fort Benning, Ga., Aug. 15, 2015. The 1-507th Parachute ... More
Joint U.S. forces conduct sustained Airborne training
Joint U.S. forces conduct sustained Airborne training in preparation for the 75th Anniversary Airborne School jump, on Fort Benning, Ga. Aug. 14, 2015. The 1-507th Parachute Infantry Regiment(PIR) Battalion and... More
U.S. Army Maj. Cristopher Murphy, 982nd Combat Camera
U.S. Army Maj. Cristopher Murphy, 982nd Combat Camera Company (Airborne), inspects a paratrooper prior to airborne operations during International Jump Week (IJW), Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 7, 2015. The ... More
U.S. Army Jump Masters from Fort Benning Airborne School,
U.S. Army Jump Masters from Fort Benning Airborne School, conduct simulated airborne training at McCarthy Hall, Fort Benning, Ga., Aug. 14, 2015. The 1-507th Parachute Infantry Regiment (PIR) Battalion celebrat... More
Paratroopers from various countries draw parachutes
Paratroopers from various countries draw parachutes during International Jump Week (IJW), Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 7, 2015. The 435th Contingency Response Group hosts IJW annually to build global partne... 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 stand by to jump
Paratroopers from various countries stand by to 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 G... More
U.S. Air Force paratroopers assist French paratroopers
U.S. Air Force paratroopers assist French paratroopers as they put on their MC-6 Parachute system during International Jump Week (IJW), Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 7, 2015. The 435th Contingency Response G... More
Paratroopers from various countries load a C-130 Hercules
Paratroopers from various countries load a C-130 Hercules aircraft prior to an airborne operation during International Jump Week (IJW), Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 8, 2015. The 435th Contingency Response G... 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
Santa Claus gets a lift from his fellow troops after
Santa Claus gets a lift from his fellow troops after parachuting onto Alzey Drop Zone, to hand out toys to children in the Kaiserslauntern, Germany, community. Operation Toy Drop (OTD) Europe 2015 is the 9th an... More
U.S. and British Paratroopers practice parachute landing
U.S. and British Paratroopers practice parachute landing falls during International Jump Week (IJW), Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 6, 2015. The 435th Contingency Response Group hosts IJW annually, to build g... More
Paratroopers from various countries rest prior to putting
Paratroopers from various countries rest prior to putting on their parachutes during International Jump Week (IJW), Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 7, 2015. The 435th Contingency Response Group hosts IJW annua... More
A Greek Jumpmaster salutes Paratroopers from various
A Greek Jumpmaster salutes Paratroopers from various countries during the closing ceremony of International Jump Week (IJW), Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 8, 2015. The 435th Contingency Response Group hosts ... More
A French Cadet shakes the hands of paratroopers from
A French Cadet shakes the hands of paratroopers from various countries during the closing ceremony of International Jump Week (IJW), Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 8, 2015. The 435th Contingency Response Grou... More
British Paratroopers practice parachute landing falls
British Paratroopers practice parachute landing falls during International Jump Week (IJW), Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 6, 2015. The 435th Contingency Response Group hosts IJW annually, to build global par... More
A GermanParatrooper performs rehearsals in a mock aircraft
A GermanParatrooper performs 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 globa... More
Paratroopers from various countries load a C-130 Hercules
Paratroopers from various countries load a C-130 Hercules aircraft prior to an airborne operation during International Jump Week (IJW), Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 8, 2015. The 435th Contingency Response G... More
U.S. Army Jumpmaster Maj. Cristopher Murphy converses
U.S. Army Jumpmaster Maj. Cristopher Murphy converses with German Jumpmaster Mathias Holz prior to an airborne operation during International Jump Week (IJW), Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 8, 2015. The 435th... 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
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
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
Tech Sgt. Jason Hubbart, 435th Combat Readiness Support
Tech Sgt. Jason Hubbart, 435th Combat Readiness Support Service, prepares his parachute for repacking after descending onto Alzey, Drop Zone, Germany, Dec. 8, 2015, during Operation Toy Drop (OTD) Europe. It is... More
U.S. Army Col. Jon Ring, of the Liberty Jump Team,
U.S. Army Col. Jon Ring, of the Liberty Jump Team, speaks to fellow re-enactors about the 75th Anniversary Airborne School jump, outside McCarthy Hall on Fort Benning, Ga., Aug. 14, 2015. The 1-507th Parachut... More
Paratroopers execute a proper tailgate exit from a
Paratroopers execute a proper tailgate exit from a C130J Hercules aircraft over Alzey Drop Zone, Germany, Dec. 7, 2015. Operation Toy Drop (OTD) Europe 2015 is the 9th annual joint service, multinational airbor... More