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
Brig. Gen. Richard Sele, deputy commanding general
Brig. Gen. Richard Sele, deputy commanding general of the U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) along with U.S. Army paratrooper Spc. Darius Davis of the 982nd Combat Camera (Ai... More
Buses wait on Luzon Drop Zone for U.S. Soldiers to
Buses wait on Luzon Drop Zone for U.S. Soldiers to be loaded during an airborne operation for the 18th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop, hosted by U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations... More
Dutch Jumpmaster Sgt. 1st Class Björn Oehlers signals
Dutch Jumpmaster Sgt. 1st Class Björn Oehlers signals six minutes until the jump begins during an airborne operation as part of Operation Toy Drop, Mackall Army Airfield, N.C., Dec. 9, 2015.Operation Toy Drop i... More
U.S Army paratroopers wait for Jumpmaster's commands
U.S Army paratroopers wait for Jumpmaster's commands during airborne operations rehersals at Pope Field, N.C., Dec. 3, 2015. Operation Toy Drop is the world’s largest combined airborne operation and allows Sold... More
Dutch Jumpmaster Sgt. 1st Class Björn Oehlers conducts
Dutch Jumpmaster Sgt. 1st Class Björn Oehlers conducts sustained airborne training during Operation Toy Drop, Mackall Army Airfield, N.C., Dec. 7 2015. Operation Toy Drop is the world’s largest combined airborn... More
Canadian Armed Forces Sgt. Joe Hillier, a jumpmaster,
Canadian Armed Forces Sgt. Joe Hillier, a jumpmaster, conducts an airborne operation during Operation Toy Drop at Camp Mackall, N.C., Dec 10, 2015. Operation Toy Drop is the world’s largest combined airborne op... More
A U.S. Army paratrooper runs toward a target at Leapfest
A U.S. Army paratrooper runs toward a target at Leapfest in West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 1, 2015. Leapfest is an International parachute competition hosted by the 56th Troop Command, Rhode Island National Guard to... More
A woman runs with a stroller for the annual Operation
A woman runs with a stroller for the annual Operation Toy Trot 5K race Dec. 1, 2015, on Fort Bragg, N.C. Toys donated to Operation Toy Trot were given to support the 18th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation To... More
A German paratrooper participates in jumpmaster aircraft
A German paratrooper participates in jumpmaster aircraft familiarization aboard a UH-160 Black Hawk in support of Operation Toy Drop at Simmons Army Air Field, Cumberland County, N.C., Dec. 1, 2015. Operation T... More
Latvian paratroopers participate in jumpmaster aircraft
Latvian paratroopers participate in jumpmaster aircraft familiarization in support of Operation Toy Drop, Fort Bragg, N.C., Dec. 2, 2015. Operation Toy Drop combines U.S. Army Reserve personnel, Army paratroope... More
Canadian paratrooper, Cpl. Jason Bent, from Trenton,
Canadian paratrooper, Cpl. Jason Bent, from Trenton, Ontario, prepares to land on the Nijmegen Landing Zone for the 18th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop, hosted by U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psycho... More
Sgt. Adrian Haughton, with the 478th Civil Affairs
Sgt. Adrian Haughton, with the 478th Civil Affairs Battalion (Airborne), smiles after he successfully completed a jump at Drop Zone Nijmegen on Dec. 3, 2015. Haughton earned his Dutch jump wings during this operation.
U.S. and German paratroopers conduct airborne operations
U.S. and German paratroopers conduct airborne operations from a C-130 Hercules during a US/Deutschland Friendship Jump, Ramstein Air Force Base, Germany, May 25, 2016. The purpose of the friendship jump is to f... More
Zach Oler wears a commemorative jersey that belonged
Zach Oler wears a commemorative jersey that belonged to his father, Randy, on Sicily Drop Zone during the 20th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop, hosted by U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Op... More
"In a few hours I'm going to take the best company
"In a few hours I'm going to take the best company of men in the world into France. We'll give the bastards hell. Strangely, I'm not particularly scared. But in my heart is a terrific longing to hold you in my ... More
U.S. paratroopers shake parachutes while others wait
U.S. paratroopers shake parachutes while others wait eagerly for their opportunity jump during the 17th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop. The airborne operation is hosted by U.S. Army Civil Affairs... More
Dutch Sgt. 1st Class Björn Oehlers conducts sustained
Dutch Sgt. 1st Class Björn Oehlers conducts sustained airborne training during Operation Toy Drop, Mackall Army Airfield, N.C., Dec. 7, 2015. Operation Toy Drop is the world’s largest combined airborne operatio... More
U.S. Army Special Operations Command Parachute Team
U.S. Army Special Operations Command Parachute Team "Black Daggers", U.S. Army Parachute team "The Golden Knights" and Dutch jumpmasters exit a C-27 aircraft at 12,500 feet to execute freefall jump onto Luzon D... More
U.S. Army soldiers return from Sicily Drop Zone after
U.S. Army soldiers return from Sicily Drop Zone after completing a jump in support of the 18th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop, hosted by U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Comma... More
U.S. Army paratroopers wait on a C-17 to participate
U.S. Army paratroopers wait on a C-17 to participate in an airborne operation and earn their Dutch jump wings during Operation Toy Drop, Fort Bragg, N.C., Dec. 5, 2015. Operation Toy Drop is the world’s largest... More
Maj. Andre A. Battiste talks with a Soldier at 'the
Maj. Andre A. Battiste talks with a Soldier at 'the lottery' where paratroopers can donate toys in hopes of receiving a winning lottery ticket for the opportunity to earn partner nation jump wings at the 18th A... More
Paratroopers fill the sky at Sicily Drop Zone for the
Paratroopers fill the sky at Sicily Drop Zone for the 20th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop, hosted by U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), Dec. 2, 2017 at Fort Br... More
Sgt. Patrick Kelly, 310th Psychological Operations
Sgt. Patrick Kelly, 310th Psychological Operations Company, U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), speaks with a local woman at Angoville Au Plain about why Americans still vis... More
U.S. Army and partner nation paratroopers conduct Sustained
U.S. Army and partner nation paratroopers conduct Sustained Airborne Training (SAT) during the 20th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop at Fort Bragg, N.C., Nov. 30, 2017. This year, eight countries a... 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. and German paratroopers conduct airborne operations
U.S. and German paratroopers conduct airborne operations from a C-130 Hercules during a US/Deutschland Friendship Jump, Ramstein Air Force Base, Germany, May 25, 2016. The purpose of the friendship jump is to f... More
A German jumpmaster performs jumpmaster duties from
A German jumpmaster performs jumpmaster duties from a C-160 Transall during the 72nd Anniversary of D-Day, Iron Mike Dropzone, Sainte-Mere-Eglise, France, June 5, 2016. The Jump was conducted to commemorate the... More
"The battle belonged that morning to the thin, wet
"The battle belonged that morning to the thin, wet line of khaki that dragged itself ashore on the channel coast of France." Service members of Joint Task Force D-Day 71 visited historic D-Day sites June 2, 201... More
U.S Army paratroopers returns after completing their
U.S Army paratroopers returns after completing their jump in participation for the 20th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop, hosted by U. S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airb... More
Paratroopers fill the sky at Sicily Drop Zone for the
Paratroopers fill the sky at Sicily Drop Zone for the 20th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop, hosted by U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) Dec. 1, 2017 at Fort Bra... More
U.S Army paratroopers returns after completing their
U.S Army paratroopers returns after completing their jump in participation for the 20th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop, hosted by U. S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airb... More
German Staff Sgt. Daniel Heims holds a static line
German Staff Sgt. Daniel Heims holds a static line aboard a C-130 Hercules during jumpmaster aircraft familiarization training in support of Operation Toy Drop at Simmons Army Air Field, Cumberland County, N.C.... More
U.S Army Paratroopers recover their parachute after
U.S Army Paratroopers recover their parachute after a successful jump at Sicily Drop Zone for the 20th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop, hosted by U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations... More
U.S. and partner nation paratroopers prepare for airborne
U.S. and partner nation paratroopers prepare for airborne operations in support of Operation Toy Drop, Fort Bragg, N.C., Dec. 3, 2015. Operation Toy Drop combines U.S. Army Reserve personnel, Army paratroopers,... More
U.S Army paratroopers fill the sky for the 20th Annual
U.S Army paratroopers fill the sky for the 20th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop, hosted by U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), Dec. 01, 2017 at Sicily Drop Zone,... More
U.S. Army Pfc. Gabriel Prado, 982nd Combat Camera Company
U.S. Army Pfc. Gabriel Prado, 982nd Combat Camera Company (Airborne), East Point, Ga., takes a photo before jumpmaster aircraft familiarization training begins aboard a C-130 Hercules in support of Operation To... More
U.S. Army paratroopers wait patiently to donate their
U.S. Army paratroopers wait patiently to donate their toys at the 18th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop, hosted by U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), Dec. 4, 201... 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
Paratroopers line up in formation to receive their
Paratroopers line up in formation to receive their foreign jump wings from the foreign jumpmasters after their descent onto Sicily Drop Zone on Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Dec. 01, 2017. ‘Jump day’ is the firs... More
U.S. Army Soldiers receive a brief on aircraft safety
U.S. Army Soldiers receive a brief on aircraft safety and aircraft orientation at Fort Bragg, N.C., Nov. 30, 2015. U.S. and partner nations train for airborne operations in preparation for Operation Toy Drop. (... More
Dutch Sgt. Maj. Sebastiaan Kievith participates in
Dutch Sgt. Maj. Sebastiaan Kievith participates in jumpmaster aircraft familiarization aboard a C-130 Hercules in support of Operation Toy Drop at Simmons Army Air Field, Cumberland County, N.C., Dec. 1, 2015. ... More
Operation Toy Drop 2015, Italy, Air National Guard
Latvian paratroopers participate in jumpmaster aircraft familiarization in support of Operation Toy Drop, Fort Bragg, N.C., Dec. 2, 2015. Operation Toy Drop combines U.S. Army Reserve personnel, Army paratroope... More
U.S. Army Jumpmaster directs paratroopers during the
U.S. Army Jumpmaster directs paratroopers during the 20th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop at Fort Bragg, N.C., Nov. 30, 2017. This year, eight countries are participating and they include; Colombi... More
Paratroopers fill the sky at Sicily Drop Zone for the
Paratroopers fill the sky at Sicily Drop Zone for the 20th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop, hosted by U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), Dec. 2, 2017 at Fort Br... More
Spc. Christopher Locklear, a rigger with the 824th
Spc. Christopher Locklear, a rigger with the 824th Quartermaster Company, Fort Bragg, N.C., packs a parachute in support of the 17th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop, hosted by the U.S. Army Reserv... More
German paratrooper Cpl. Marko Schlicht secures his
German paratrooper Cpl. Marko Schlicht secures his leg strap during sustained airborne training as part of Leapfest at the University of Rhode Island, West Kingston, R.I., July 31, 2018. Leapfest is the largest... 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
U.S. Army paratroopers jump out the door of a C-130
U.S. Army paratroopers jump out the door of a C-130 Hercules during airborne operations earning their German jump wings in support of Operation Toy Drop, Fort Bragg, N.C., Dec. 5, 2015. Operation Toy Drop combi... More
German, French and U.S. Paratroopers prepare to conduct
German, French and U.S. Paratroopers prepare to conduct airborne operations from a C-160 Transall during the 72nd Anniversary of D-Day, Iron Mike Dropzone, Sainte-Mere-Eglise, France, June 5, 2016. The Jump was... More
U.S. Army Spc. Daniel Q. Fimbres, a healthcare specialist
U.S. Army Spc. Daniel Q. Fimbres, a healthcare specialist with the 7385th Blood Detachment at Ft. Bragg, N.C., checks equipment in the field litter ambulance during the 20th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation... More
U.S. Airforce jumpmaster Staff Sgt. James Scullion
U.S. Airforce jumpmaster Staff Sgt. James Scullion of the 14th Air Support Operations Squadron conduct Jumpmaster Personnel Inspections (JMPI) on U.S. Army paratrooper prior to loading a C-27J Spartan Aircraft... More
U.S. and German paratroopers conduct airborne operations
U.S. and German paratroopers conduct airborne operations from a C-130 Hercules during a US/Deutschland Friendship Jump, Ramstein Air Force Base, Germany, May 25, 2016. The purpose of the friendship jump is to f... More
"In a few hours I'm going to take the best company
"In a few hours I'm going to take the best company of men in the world into France. We'll give the bastards hell. Strangely, I'm not particularly scared. But in my heart is a terrific longing to hold you in my ... More
Dutch Jumpmaster Marine Cpl. Ab Kasmi participates
Dutch Jumpmaster Marine Cpl. Ab Kasmi participates in a patch exchange with a member of the flight crew after an airborne operation as part of Operation Toy Drop, Fort Bragg, N.C., Dec. 5, 2015. Operation Toy D... More
A U.S. jumpmaster reads the manifest during aircraft
A U.S. jumpmaster reads the manifest during aircraft familiarization in support of Operation Toy Drop, Fort Bragg, N.C., Dec. 2, 2015. Operation Toy Drop combines U.S. Army Reserve personnel, Army paratroopers,... More
Botswana paratrooper Lance Cpl. Matsoga holds his chin
Botswana paratrooper Lance Cpl. Matsoga holds his chin strap in place as Warrant Officer II Thebe, a Jumpmaster with the Botswana military, tightens his helmet during sustained airborne training as part of Leap... More
U.S. and partner nation paratroopers sit on a UH-60
U.S. and partner nation paratroopers sit on a UH-60 Black Hawk during airborne operations in support of Operation Toy Drop, Fort Bragg, N.C., Dec. 3, 2015. Operation Toy Drop combines U.S. Army Reserve personne... More
Canadian and German paratroopers participate in jumpmaster
Canadian and German paratroopers participate in jumpmaster aircraft familiarization aboard a UH-160 Black Hawk in support of Operation Toy Drop at Simmons Army Air Field, Cumberland County, N.C., Dec. 1, 2015.... More
A Canadian paratrooper participates in jumpmaster aircraft
A Canadian paratrooper participates in jumpmaster aircraft familiarization aboard a UH-160 Black Hawk in support of Operation Toy Drop at Simmons Army Air Field, Cumberland County, N.C., Dec. 1, 2015. Operation... 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
U.S. paratroopers and paratroopers from allied nations
U.S. paratroopers and paratroopers from allied nations practice airborne procedures on the ground in preparation to board a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter at Fort Bragg, N.C., Dec. 3, 2015. This aircraft will be u... More
U.S. Army and German paratroopers conduct sustained
U.S. Army and German paratroopers conduct sustained airborne training before airborne operations from a mock C-160 Transall during the 72nd Anniversary of D-Day, Sainte-Mere-Eglise, France, June 4, 2016. The Ju... More
Canadian Armed Forces Warrant Officer Mike Dwyer conducts
Canadian Armed Forces Warrant Officer Mike Dwyer conducts jumpmaster rehearsals in preparation of Operation Toy Drop at Simmons Army Airfield, Fort Bragg, N.C., on Dec. 1, 2015. Operation Toy Drop is the world’... More
A U.S. Army paratrooper retrieves his parachute during
A U.S. Army paratrooper retrieves his parachute during an airborne operation for the 18th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop at Sicily Drop Zone, Fort Bragg, N.C., Dec. 4, 2015. Hosted by U.S. Army C... More
Paratroopers landing at Sicily Drop Zone for the 18th
Paratroopers landing at Sicily Drop Zone for the 18th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop, hosted by U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), Dec. 5, 2015, at Fort Bragg,... More
Multinational security forces participate in Sustained
Multinational security forces participate in Sustained Airborne Training led by Special Operations Command South at Soto Cano Air Base, Feb. 21, 2018. The training was conducted to improve jumpmaster proficienc... More
U.S. Army Col. Jason Benefield of the 18th Airborne
U.S. Army Col. Jason Benefield of the 18th Airborne Field, recovers his T-11 parachute during the Saturday Proficiency Jump Program (SPJP) at Sicily Drop Zone on Fort Bragg, N.C., March 19, 2016. Paratroopers w... More
U.S. Army paratroopers receive their Colombian jump
U.S. Army paratroopers receive their Colombian jump wings from the Colombian foreign Jumpmaster, after their descent onto Sicily Drop Zone on Fort Bragg, North Carolina on Dec. 2, 2017. ‘Jump day’ is the second... More
A Colombian jumpmaster, right, performs jumpmaster
A Colombian jumpmaster, right, performs jumpmaster duties aboard a UH-60 Black Hawk during aircraft familiarization in support of Operation Toy Drop at Simmons Army Airfield, Cumberland County, N.C., in support... More
A U.S. Army jumpmaster inspects a paratrooper’s parachute
A U.S. Army jumpmaster inspects a paratrooper’s parachute before airborne operations in support of Operation Toy Drop, Fort Bragg, N.C., Dec. 3, 2015. Operation Toy Drop combines U.S. Army Reserve personnel, Ar... More
The worst misdrop on D-Day happened to the Soldiers
The worst misdrop on D-Day happened to the Soldiers of the 3rd Battalion, 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment. They were to be dropped near Amfreville, France, but ended up 18 miles southeast, in a town called Gr... 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
U.S. Army paratroopers from 3rd Brigade Combat Team
U.S. Army paratroopers from 3rd Brigade Combat Team conduct sustained airborne training, during the 20th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop, Nov 30, 2017 at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. This year, eig... More
U.S Army paratroopers fill the sky for the 20th Annual
U.S Army paratroopers fill the sky for the 20th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop, hosted by U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), Dec. 01, 2017 at Sicily Drop Zone,... More
Bolivian paratroopers receive his jump wings from U.S. instructor duri...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Apolo Country: Bolivia (BOL) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT. Kenrick Thomas Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Pho... 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
Army Master Sgt. Todd Board, United States Army Civil
Army Master Sgt. Todd Board, United States Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command G2 noncommissioned officer in charge, practices airborne operations with jump masters from seven partner nations ... More
Army Pfc. Mitchell Simpson, a paratrooper with the
Army Pfc. Mitchell Simpson, a paratrooper with the 37th Brigade Engineer Battalion, stands in line as he practices airborne operations Dec. 3, 2015, in preparation for the 18th annual Randy Oler Memorial Operat... More
U.S. Army paratroopers sleep outside in line to obtain
U.S. Army paratroopers sleep outside in line to obtain a lottery ticket for a chance to jump and receive wings from partner nations during Operation Toy Drop, Fort Bragg, N.C., Dec. 4, 2015. Operation Toy Drop ... 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 French military re-enactor dressed as U.S. Army Soldiers
A French military re-enactor dressed as U.S. Army Soldiers from the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) hoists the flag during a ceremony at the Currahee Memorial in Normandy, France, June 3, 2015. Over 380 s... More
Colombian Capt. Juan De Valdenebro, a jump master from
Colombian Capt. Juan De Valdenebro, a jump master from the Colombian Special Operations Command, pins his country's jump wings on a paratrooper participating in the 18th annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy... More
Brandon Riddle, Zoe Friedman, Amanda Downey, and Erin
Brandon Riddle, Zoe Friedman, Amanda Downey, and Erin Long, members of the New York City based USO Show Troupe, sing the National Anthem prior to the beginning of the lottery portion of the 20th annual Randy Ol... 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
A human resources specialist Soldier from the 350th
A human resources specialist Soldier from the 350th Human Resources Company from Grand Prairie, Texas, counts and lines up the foreign jump wings during the 20th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop, h... More
U.S. Army paratroopers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade,
U.S. Army paratroopers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade, based out of Vicenza, Italy and Grafenwohr, Germany, prepare to render honors during a ceremony at the La Cambe German War Cemetery in the Normandy region... 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
U.S. Army and foreign paratroopers board the C-27 Spartan,
U.S. Army and foreign paratroopers board the C-27 Spartan, to perform a military free fall operation for the 20th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop, hosted by U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological... More
An Indonesian paratrooper simulates exiting the door
An Indonesian paratrooper simulates exiting the door of a C-130 Hercules during Jumpmaster Aircraft Familiarization in support of Operation Toy Drop at Simmons Army Air Field, Cumberland County, N.C., Dec. 1, 2... More
U.S. Army paratroopers prepare for airborne operations
U.S. Army paratroopers prepare for airborne operations during the 20th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop at Fort Bragg, N.C., Nov. 30, 2017. This year, eight countries are participating and they inc... More
German Master Sgt. Markus Laut, right, listens to
German Master Sgt. Markus Laut, right, listens to instruction given during Jumpmaster Aircraft Familiarization aboard a C-130 Hercules at Simmons Army Air Field, Cumberland County, N.C., in support of Operation... More
German jump masters laugh with the U.S. flight crew
German jump masters laugh with the U.S. flight crew aboard a C-130 Hercules before airborne operations begin in in support of Operation Toy Drop, Fort Bragg, N.C., Dec. 4, 2015. Operation Toy Drop combines U.S.... More
U.S. Army paratroopers conduct a chute-shakeout at
U.S. Army paratroopers conduct a chute-shakeout at during the 20th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop at Fort Bragg, NC., November 30, 2017. This year, eight countries are participating and they incl... More
An U.S. Army paratrooper gets up after landing on the
An U.S. Army paratrooper gets up after landing on the Drop Zone during Leapfest XXXI, in Kingston, R.I., Aug. 2, 2014. Leapfest is an airborne parachute competition sponsored by the Rhode Island National Guard ... More
In this image released by the 36th Infantry Division,
In this image released by the 36th Infantry Division, members of the Special Operations Detachment - Africa (Airborne) are recovered after a joint "water jump" maneuver with members of the Chilean special opera... More
U.S. and German paratroopers conduct airborne operations
U.S. and German paratroopers conduct airborne operations from a C-130 Hercules during a US/Deutschland Friendship Jump, Ramstein Air Force Base, Germany, May 25, 2016. The purpose of the friendship jump is to f... More
Members of the Dutch Jumpmaster team wait for airborne
Members of the Dutch Jumpmaster team wait for airborne operations to begin during Operation Toy Drop, Mackall Army Airfield, N.C., Dec. 7, 2015. Operation Toy Drop is the world’s largest combined airborne opera... More
U.S. Army paratroopers perform a ramp jump out of the
U.S. Army paratroopers perform a ramp jump out of the tailgate of a U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules at Sicily Drop Zone on Fort Bragg, N.C., March 18, 2016. Paratroopers were participating in a Saturday Proficien... More
After successfully deploying paratroopers and landing,
After successfully deploying paratroopers and landing, jumpmasters await permission to exit the aircraft during Operation Toy Drop, Dec. 2, 2017, Fort Bragg, North Carolina. The 20th Annual Randy Oler Memorial ... More