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
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
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
U.S. Army Riggers, with the 165th Quartermaster Company,
U.S. Army Riggers, with the 165th Quartermaster Company, Ind. National Guard, helped paratroopers shake their MC-6 parachutes at Leapfest 2015 in West Kingstown, R.I., Aug. 1, 2015. Leapfest is an International... 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 Cpl. Jeffrey Tichenor assists United Kingdom
U.S. Army Cpl. Jeffrey Tichenor assists United Kingdom paratrooper Capt. Drew Houston donning his parachute in preparation for a familiarization jump, July 29, 2015. Leapfest is an international parachute compe... 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
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
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
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
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Weaver runs to the "X" on
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Weaver runs to the "X" 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
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
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
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 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
German paratroopers practice aircraft procedures on
German paratroopers practice aircraft procedures on a CH-47 Chinook helicopter during Operation Leapfest in West Kingston, R.I., July 29, 2015. Leapfest is an international parachute competition hosted by the 5... More
U.S. Army paratroopers line up to jump out of the CH-47
U.S. Army paratroopers line up to jump out of the CH-47 Chinook helicopter at Leapfest in West Kingstown, R.I., Aug. 1, 2015. Leapfest 2015 is an International parachute competition hosted by the 56th Troop Co... More
U.S. Army jumpmaster Staff Sgt. Jacob Brittian, of
U.S. Army jumpmaster Staff Sgt. Jacob Brittian, of the 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, conducts a jumpmaster personnel inspection on a German paratrooper during Operation Leapfest in... More
An U.S. Army paratrooper grabs his parachute canopy
An U.S. Army paratrooper grabs his parachute canopy 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 Isl... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgts. Edward Reagan (left) and Justin
U.S. Army Staff Sgts. Edward Reagan (left) and Justin Morelli, and Capt. Loren Teillon, with the 982nd Combat Camera Company, East Point, Ga., are one of the two multinational teams at Leapfest with Netherlands... More
South African Lt. Cols. Laurel Thatcher and Skillie
South African Lt. Cols. Laurel Thatcher and Skillie Le Roux look at images on a cell phone at Quanset Air National Guard Base while refueling a U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook for the international wing exchange jump, ... More
Netherlands army Pvt. Rudi Dannerburg guides his parachute
Netherlands army Pvt. Rudi Dannerburg guides his parachute to the marker on the ground after jumping from a CH-47 Chinook helicopter, July 29, 2015. Leapfest is an international parachute competition hosted by ... More
Netherlands army Pvt. Rudi Dannerburg conducts a parachute
Netherlands army Pvt. Rudi Dannerburg conducts a parachute landing fall on the drop zone at West Kingston, R.I., after jumping from a CH-47 Chinook helicopter, July 29, 2015. Leapfest is an international parach... More
An Italian Jumpmaster pins Italian wings on U.S. Army
An Italian Jumpmaster pins Italian wings on U.S. Army Sgt. Austin Berner, from the 982nd Combat Camera Company (Airborne), during the wing exchange ceremony for completing a jump with an Italian jumpmaster, Aug... More
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Jason Goza waits with fellow paratroopers
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Jason Goza waits with fellow paratroopers to jump from a CH-47 Chinook helicopter during the wing exchange jump at Leapfest in West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 3, 2015. Leapfest is an International p... More
The third place team for Leapfest 2015 from the 158th
The third place team for Leapfest 2015 from the 158th Rigger Support Team receives their plaque at the award ceremony, Aug. 1, 2015 Leapfest is an International parachute competition hosted by the 56th Troop Co... More
BDR Marius Swart from the 12th AA, United Kingdom,
BDR Marius Swart from the 12th AA, United Kingdom, holds up his trophy for first place in the individual awards at Leapfest 2015, Aug. 1, 2015. Leapfest is an International parachute competition hosted by the 5... 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
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
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
Paratroopers from the Netherlands exit a CH-47 Chinook
Paratroopers from the Netherlands exit a CH-47 Chinook helicopter at Leapfest, Aug. 1, 2015. Leapfest is an International parachute competition hosted by the 56th Troop Command, Rhode Island National Guard to p... 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
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
Team 20 of New Zealand poses for a team picture during
Team 20 of New Zealand poses for a team picture during Leapfest XXXI, in Kingston, R.I., Aug. 2, 2014. Leapfest is an airborne parachute competition sponsored by the Rhode Island National Guard to promote high ... More
Soldiers from the Netherlands army rig each other's
Soldiers from the Netherlands army rig each other's parachute at Leapfest in West Kingston, R.I., July 29 2015. Leapfest is an international parachute competition hosted by the 56th Troop Command, Rhode Island ... 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
British Paratrooper Cpl. Owen Jones, of the 7th Parachute
British Paratrooper Cpl. Owen Jones, of the 7th Parachute Regiment Royal Horse Artillery, gives a thumps up after landing on the Drop Zone during Leapfest XXXI in Kingston, RI., July 30, 2014. Leapfest is an Ai... 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 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 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
German paratrooper Master Sgt. Markus Laut waits as
German paratrooper Master Sgt. Markus Laut waits as a U.S. Army rigger checks his MC-6 parachute before the familiarization jump at Leapfest, July 29, 2015. Leapfest is an international parachute competition ho... More
A German Jumpmaster pins German wings on an Italian
A German Jumpmaster pins German wings on an Italian Carabinieri paratrooper, during the wing exchange ceremony for completing a jump with a German jumpmaster, Aug. 3, 2015. Leapfest is an International parachu... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Justin Morelli, 982nd Combat Camera
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Justin Morelli, 982nd Combat Camera Co., waits as a rigger checks his parachute at Leapfest in West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 1, 2015. Leapfest is an International parachute competition hosted b... More
U.S. Army Capt. Loren Teillon dives for the "X" on
U.S. Army Capt. Loren Teillon dives 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, R... 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
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
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
A U.S. Army paratrooper lands on the "X" on the drop
A U.S. Army paratrooper lands on 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 Is... More
Staff Sgt. Joseph Samek during Leapfest 2015 in West
Staff Sgt. Joseph Samek during Leapfest 2015 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 promote hi... More
Members from the South African parachute team secure
Members from the South African parachute team secure their parachutes before a familiarization jump at Leapfest 2015 at the University of Rhode Island West Kingston campus July 29. Leapfest is an international ... More
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Horace Murray documents a
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Horace Murray documents a jumpmaster showing how to perform static line control when jumping out of a CH-47 Chinook helicopter during Operation Leapfest in West Kingston, R.I., July 29,... More
U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Micheal Wong, with the
U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Micheal Wong, with the Special Operations Detachment Global Coventry, R.I., gives the one minute command for the paratroopers to get ready, at Leapfest in West Kingstown, R.I., Aug. ... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Paul Norwood from B Company, 1st
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Paul Norwood from B Company, 1st Battalion, 143rd Infantry Regiment, Alaska National Guard, aids Italian 1st Lt. Antonio Nucera check the attachment of his reserve parachute for the wing ex... More
U.S. Army jumpmaster Sgt. Edgar Delgado, of the 4th
U.S. Army jumpmaster Sgt. Edgar Delgado, of the 4th Quartermaster Detachment, conducts a jumpmaster personnel inspection on an Italian paratrooper during Operation Leapfest in West Kingston, R.I., July 29, 2015... More
A U.S. Army paratrooper descends onto the drop zone
A U.S. Army paratrooper descends onto the drop zone during Leapfest in West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 1, 2015. Leapfest is an International parachute competition hosted by the 56th Troop Command, Rhode Island Natio... More
Paratroopers sit and wait on a CH-47 Chinook helicopter
Paratroopers sit and wait on a CH-47 Chinook helicopter prior to a jump at Leapfest in West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 1, 2015. Leapfest is an International parachute competition hosted by the 56th Troop Command, Rho... More
Paratroopers from the Netherlands aid each other in
Paratroopers from the Netherlands aid each other in the donning of their MC-6 parachutes during in the familiarization jump at Leapfest, July 29, 2015. Leapfest is an international parachute competition hosted ... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Robert Allen, a rigger assigned
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Robert Allen, a rigger assigned to the Det. 1, 165th Quartermast Company, Ind. National Guard, checks a parachute during repacking following a jump at Leapfest, July 30, 2015. Leapfest is a... More
Paratroopers from the United Kingdom exit a CH-47 Chinook
Paratroopers from the United Kingdom exit a CH-47 Chinook helicopter at Leapfest, Aug. 1, 2015. Leapfest is an International parachute competition hosted by the 56th Troop Command, Rhode Island National Guard ... More
A British paratrooper conducts airborne operations
A British paratrooper conducts 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 Comm... More
Paratroopers from the United Kingdom exit a CH-47 Chinook
Paratroopers from the United Kingdom exit a CH-47 Chinook helicopter at Leapfest, Aug. 1, 2015. Leapfest is an International parachute competition hosted by the 56th Troop Command, Rhode Island National Guard t... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Edward Reagan, 982nd Combat Camera
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Edward Reagan, 982nd Combat Camera Company runs for a target on the drop zone at Leapfest in West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 1, 2015. Leapfest is an International parachute competition hosted by ... 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 Infantary, R.I. National Guard, inspects the static line of a U.S. Army paratrooper aboard a Ch-47 helicopter druing Leapfest, Aug. 1... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Tellef Klemeston, from the Joint
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Tellef Klemeston, from the Joint Communications Security Element, shows that he is ready to jump from a U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter during Leapfest 2015, Aug. 1, 2015. Leapfest is a... More
U.S. Army Soldiers aid each other in the donning of
U.S. Army Soldiers aid each other in the donning of parachutes during Leapfest 2015, Aug. 1, 2015. Leapfest is an International parachute competition hosted by the 56th Troop Command, Rhode Island National Gua... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Justin Morelli, 982nd Combat Camera
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Justin Morelli, 982nd Combat Camera Co., checks the static line prior to a jump at Leapfest in West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 1, 2015. Leapfest is an International parachute competition hosted b... More
Canadian Capt. Noel Mark from the 3rd Battalion, Royal
Canadian Capt. Noel Mark from the 3rd Battalion, Royal 22nd Regiment presents a gift of Canadian wings to U.S. Army Lt. Col. David Neary, Acting Brigade Commander of the 56th Troop Command, R.I. National Guard ... More
U.S. Army Pfc. Erick Burgeson, assigned to the Det.
U.S. Army Pfc. Erick Burgeson, assigned to the Det. 1, 165th Quartermaster Company, Ind. National Guard, checks a parachute during repacking following a jump at Leapfest, July 30, 2015. Leapfest is an internati... More
U.S. Army Flight Crew loads up on the CH-47 Chinook
U.S. Army Flight Crew loads up on the CH-47 Chinook after re-fueling at Leapfest 2015 in West Kingstown, R.I., Aug. 1, 2015. Leapfest is an International parachute competition hosted by the 56th Troop Command,... More
A paratrooper jumps from a CH-47 Chinook helicopter
A paratrooper jumps from a CH-47 Chinook helicopter during the familiarization jump at Leapfest, July 29, 2015. Leapfest is an international parachute competition hosted by the 56th Troop Command, Rhode Island ... More
Paratroopers jump from a CH-47 Chinook helicopter for
Paratroopers jump from a CH-47 Chinook helicopter for a wing exchange jump at Leapfest in West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 3, 2015. Leapfest is an International parachute competition hosted by the 56th Troop Command, ... More
The U.S. Army uses the CH-47 Chinook helicopter for
The U.S. Army uses the CH-47 Chinook helicopter for airborne operations during Leapfest at West Kingston, R.I., July 29, 2015. Leapfest is an international parachute competition hosted by the 56th Troop Command... More
British paratroopers put a parachute into an aviators
British paratroopers put a parachute into an aviators kit bag during Leapfest XXXI in Kingston, R.I., July 30, 2014. Leapfest is an Airborne parachute competition sponsored by the Rhode Island National Guard to... 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
A U.S. Army paratrooper runs for a target on a drop
A U.S. Army paratrooper runs for a target on a drop zone at Leapfest in West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 1, 2015. Leapfest is an International parachute competition hosted by the 56th Troop Command, Rhode Island Natio... More
Paratroopers attempt to reach a target as quickly as
Paratroopers attempt to reach a target as quickly as possible on the drop zone at Leapfest in West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 1, 2015. Leapfest is an International parachute competition hosted by the 56th Troop Comma... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Mark Peer-Lee JCSE, jumps from
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Mark Peer-Lee JCSE, jumps from a CH-47 Chinook Helicopter during Leapfest in West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 1, 2015. Leapfest is an International parachute competition hosted by the 56th Troop C... More
International paratroopers prepare for a familiarization
International paratroopers prepare for a familiarization jump prior to competing in Leapfest July 28, 2015, in West Kingston, R.I. Leapfest is an airborne parachute competition sponsored by the R.I. National Gu... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgts. Edward Reagan and Justin Morelli
U.S. Army Staff Sgts. Edward Reagan and Justin Morelli of the 982nd Combat Camera Company (Airborne) stand in formation during the opening ceremonies of Leapfest 2015 in West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 1, 2015. Leapf... More
German paratroopers walk across a lawn after successfully
German paratroopers walk across a lawn after successfully landing in West Kingston, R.I., during a familiarization jump for Leapfest, July 29, 2015. Leapfest is an international parachute competition hosted by ... More
South African Lt. Col. Laurel Thatcher taps out his
South African Lt. Col. Laurel Thatcher taps out his international paratroopers from a U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook during the international wing exchange jump, Aug. 3, 2015. Leapfest is an International parachute c... More
A paratrooper from the United Kingdom guides his parachute
A paratrooper from the United Kingdom guides his parachute to the marker on the ground after jumping from a CH-47 Chinook helicopter, July 29, 2015. Leapfest is an international parachute competition hosted by ... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgts. Justin Morelli and Edward Reagan,
U.S. Army Staff Sgts. Justin Morelli and Edward Reagan, with the 982nd Combat Camera Company, East Point, Ga., help each other don MC-6 parachute as they compete as one of the two only multinational teams at Le... More
Italian paratroopers jump from a CH-47 Chinook helicopter
Italian paratroopers jump from a CH-47 Chinook helicopter during the familiarization jump at Leapfest, July 29, 2015. Leapfest is an international parachute competition hosted by the 56th Troop Command, Rhode I... More
Parachute riggers from the Indiana National Guard 1/165th
Parachute riggers from the Indiana National Guard 1/165th Quartermaster Detachment assist international paratroopers with parachute shakeout during Operation Leapfest in West Kingston, R.I., July 29, 2015. Leap... More
Paratroopers take seats on the CH-47 Chinook helicopter
Paratroopers take seats on the CH-47 Chinook helicopter a Leapfest 2015 begins in West Kingstown, R.I., Aug. 1, 2015. Leapfest is an International parachute competition hosted by the 56th Troop Command, Rhode I... More
South African paratroopers competed at Leapfest 2015
South African paratroopers competed at Leapfest 2015 in West Kingstown, R.I., Aug. 1, 2015. Leapfest is an International parachute competition hosted by the 56th Troop Command, Rhode Island National Guard to pr... More
An Italian paratrooper gains control of his MC-6 parachute
An Italian paratrooper gains control of his MC-6 parachute after landing at West Kingston, R.I. during a wing exchange jump, Aug. 3, 2015. Leapfest is an International parachute competition hosted by the 56th T... More
British paratroopers pack their parachutes into Aviator
British paratroopers pack their parachutes into Aviator Kit Bag's after landing on th Drop Zone during Leapfest XXXI, in Kingston, R.I., Aug. 2, 2014. Leapfest is an Airborne parachute competition sponsored by ... 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, shakes his MC-6 parachute with Netherlands Sgt. 1st Class Corne' van Noorloos, with the Charlie Company, 11 Airmobile Brigade,... More
U.S. Army paratroopers run for a target on the drop
U.S. Army paratroopers run for a target on the drop zone at Leapfest in West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 1, 2015. Leapfest is an International parachute competition hosted by the 56th Troop Command, Rhode Island Natio... More
A team of U.S. Army paratroopers walk off the drop
A team of U.S. Army paratroopers walk off the drop zone at Leapfest in West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 1, 2015. Leapfest is an International parachute competition hosted by the 56th Troop Command, Rhode Island Nation... More
Italian paratrooper Nicola Roberto Lerario dives for
Italian paratrooper Nicola Roberto Lerario dives 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 Tro... More