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 South African Paratrooper listens to the Marshaling
A South African Paratrooper listens to the Marshaling Area Control Officer's brief to start Leapfest 2018 at the University of Rhode Island in West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 5, 2018. Leapfest is the largest, longest... 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
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
A German jumpmaster teaches a class on the T-10 Parachute
A German jumpmaster teaches a class on the T-10 Parachute System during Operation Skyfall - Deutschland, Saarlouis, Germany, July 13, 2015. Operation Skyfall - Deutschland is a multilateral Combat Camera Subjec... More
A German Jumpmaster teaches a class on the T-10 Parachute
A German Jumpmaster teaches a class on the T-10 Parachute System during Operation Skyfall - Deutschland, Saarlouis, Germany, July 13, 2015. Operation Skyfall - Deutschland is a multilateral Combat Camera Subjec... More
A German paratrooper walks to the rally point following
A German paratrooper walks to the rally point following a jump during Operation Skyfall - Deutschland, Saarbrücken, Germany, July 15, 2015. Operation Skyfall - Deutschland is a multilateral Combat Camera Subjec... 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
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
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 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 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
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
A Paratrooper parachutes to the ground during airborne
A Paratrooper parachutes to the ground during airborne operations at Operation Skyfall - Deutschland, Saarbrücken, Germany, July 15, 2015. Operation Skyfall - Deutschland is a multilateral Combat Camera Subject... More
A U.S. Army Jumpmaster, assigned to the 56th Troop
A U.S. Army Jumpmaster, assigned to the 56th Troop Command, goes through pre-jump during Leapfest 2016 at the University of Rhode Island, West Kingston, R.I., August 6, 2016. Leapfest is the largest, longest st... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Edgar Delgado, assigned to Echo
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Edgar Delgado, assigned to Echo Company, 1/507th Parachute Infantry Regiment, conducts a Jumpmaster Parachute Inspection on Sgt. 1st Class Aaron Sanchez, assigned to 95th Civil Affairs Brig... More
U.S. Army Maj. Bill Tuttle, assigned to the 56th Troop
U.S. Army Maj. Bill Tuttle, assigned to the 56th Troop Command, gives a briefing to a group of U.S. Army and Partner Nation Paratroopers at the University of Rhode Island, West Kingston, R.I., August 5, 2016. L... More
Paratroopers from various countries parachute to the
Paratroopers from various countries parachute to the ground during airborne operations at Operation Skyfall - Deutschland, Saarbrücken, Germany, July 15, 2015. Operation Skyfall - Deutschland is a multilateral ... 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
Paratroopers from various countries participate in
Paratroopers from various countries participate in Operation Skyfall - Deutschland, Saarbrücken, Germany, July 15, 2015. Operation Skyfall - Deutschland is a multilateral Combat Camera Subject Matter Expert Exc... More
U.S. Army Capt. Robert Santana, United States Army
U.S. Army Capt. Robert Santana, United States Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), participates in jumpmaster rehearsals prior to airborne operations during Operation Skyfall - De... 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
Two German Paratroopers helps each other rig their
Two German Paratroopers helps each other rig their MC-6 Parachute during Leapfest 2016 at the University of Rhode Island, West Kingston, R.I., August 6, 2016. Leapfest is the largest, longest standing, internat... 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
A Botswanan Paratrooper listens to the Marshaling Area
A Botswanan Paratrooper listens to the Marshaling Area Control Officer's brief to start Leapfest 2018 at the University of Rhode Island in West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 5, 2018. Leapfest is the largest, longest-sta... More
Paratroopers from various countries parachute to the
Paratroopers from various countries parachute to the ground during airborne operations at Operation Skyfall - Deutschland, Saarbrücken, Germany, July 15, 2015. Operation Skyfall - Deutschland is a multilateral ... 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
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
A U.S. Army UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter crew stages
A U.S. Army UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter crew stages in the event of a medical evacuation call during Leapfest 2018 at the University of Rhode Island in West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 5, 2018. Leapfest is the largest,... 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
A German C-160 aircraft stages on the tarmac prior
A German C-160 aircraft stages on the tarmac prior to airborne operations during Operation Skyfall - Deutschland, Saarbrücken, Germany, July 15, 2015. Operation Skyfall - Deutschland is a multilateral Combat Ca... 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 British paratrooper displays components of his reserve
A British paratrooper displays components of his reserve parachute in West Kingston, R.I., August 8, 2016. Leapfest is the largest, longest standing, international static line parachute training event and compe... More
A Dutch Army Paratrooper runs toward a target on the
A Dutch Army Paratrooper runs toward 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 line parachute trainin... More
Paratroopers from various countries walk to the rally
Paratroopers from various countries walk to the rally point following a jump during Operation Skyfall - Deutschland, Saarbrücken, Germany, July 15, 2015. Operation Skyfall - Deutschland is a multilateral Combat... 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
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 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
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 Cpt. Loren Teillon, assigned to the 982nd
U.S. Army Cpt. Loren Teillon, assigned to the 982nd Combat Camera Company (Airborne), conducts pre-jump operations during Leapfest 2016 at the University of Rhode Island, West Kingston, R.I., August 6, 2016. Le... 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
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
A German C-160 awaits loading prior to an airborne
A German C-160 awaits loading prior to an airborne operation during Operation Skyfall - Deutschland, Saarlouis, Germany, July 13, 2015. Operation Skyfall - Deutschland is a multilateral Combat Camera Subject Ma... 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
A German paratrooper speaks to a formation of Soldiers
A German paratrooper speaks to a formation of Soldiers following airborne operations at Operation Skyfall - Deutschland, Saarbrücken, Germany, July 15, 2015. Operation Skyfall - Deutschland is a multilateral Co... 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 group of U.S. Army and Partner Nation Paratroopers
A group of U.S. Army and Partner Nation Paratroopers makes their way to board a CH-47 F Chinook Helicopter during Leapfest 2016 at the University of Rhode Island, West Kingston, R.I., August 6, 2016. Leapfest 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
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Justin Morelli, assigned to the
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Justin Morelli, assigned to the 982nd Combat Camera Company (Airborne), parachutes to the Drop Zone during Leapfest 2016 at the University of Rhode Island, West Kingston, R.I., August 6, 20... 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 paratroopers pose for a picture with the
U.S. Army paratroopers pose for a picture with the Botswanian Jumpmaster during Leapfest 2017 at the University of Rhode Island, West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 6, 2017. Leapfest is the largest, longest standing, int... 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
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
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
A British Army Paratrooper observes during Leapfest
A British Army Paratrooper observes during Leapfest 2018 at the University of Rhode Island in West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 1, 2018. Leapfest is the largest, longest-standing, international static line parachute tr... More
U.S. Army Jumpmaster, Maj. Cristopher Murphy, from
U.S. Army Jumpmaster, Maj. Cristopher Murphy, from the 982nd Combat Camera Company (Airborne), awaits a time advisory during airborne operations at Operation Skyfall - Deutschland, Saarbrücken, Germany, July 15... More
Paratroopers from various countries parachute to the
Paratroopers from various countries parachute to the ground during airborne operations at Operation Skyfall - Deutschland, Saarbrücken, Germany, July 15, 2015. Operation Skyfall - Deutschland is a multilateral ... More
A Brazilian jumpmaster practices how to prepare the
A Brazilian jumpmaster practices how to prepare the door of a C-160 aircraft prior to an airborne operation during Operation Skyfall - Deutschland, Saarlouis, Germany, July 14, 2015. Operation Skyfall - Deutsch... More
A group of German Paratroopers conducts pre-jump operations
A group of German Paratroopers conducts pre-jump operations during Leapfest 2016 at the University of Rhode Island, West Kingston, R.I., August 6, 2016. Leapfest is the largest, longest standing, international ... More
A U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter prepares for take
A U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter prepares for take off during Leapfest 2018 at the University of Rhode Island in West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 5, 2018. Leapfest is the largest, longest-standing, international s... More
A group of Mexican Paratroopers conducts parachute
A group of Mexican Paratroopers conducts parachute landing falls during Leapfest 2016 at the University of Rhode Island, West Kingston, R.I., August 6, 2016. Leapfest is the largest, longest standing, internati... 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
U.S Army CH-47 Chinook helicopters take off laden with
U.S Army CH-47 Chinook helicopters take off laden with paratroopers in West Kingston, R.I., August 8, 2016. Leapfest is the largest, longest standing, international static line parachute training event and comp... 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
A German C-160 aircraft is loaded with paratroopers
A German C-160 aircraft is loaded with paratroopers from various countries prior to airborne operations during Operation Skyfall - Deutschland, Saarbrücken, Germany, July 15, 2015. Operation Skyfall - Deutschla... 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
A paratrooper parachutes to the ground during airborne
A paratrooper parachutes to the ground during airborne operations at Operation Skyfall - Deutschland, Saarbrücken, Germany, July 15, 2015. Operation Skyfall - Deutschland is a multilateral Combat Camera Subject... More
A German paratrooper awaits an inspection of his equipment
A German paratrooper awaits an inspection of his equipment prior to airborne operations during Operation Skyfall - Deutschland, Saarbrücken, Germany, July 15, 2015. Operation Skyfall - Deutschland is a multilat... 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
South African paratroopers rehearse exiting a CH-47
South African paratroopers rehearse exiting a CH-47 Chinook during Leapfest 2018 West Kingston, RI., August 1, 2018. Leapfest is the largest, longest standing, international static line parachute training event... 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
Paratroopers from various countries jump from a C-160
Paratroopers from various countries jump from a C-160 aircraft during airborne operations at Operation Skyfall - Deutschland, Saarbrücken, Germany, July 15, 2015. Operation Skyfall - Deutschland is a multilate... 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
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
A U.S. Army jumpmaster inspects a the static line on
A U.S. Army jumpmaster inspects a the static line on a MC-6 parachute in West Kingston, R.I., August 8, 2016. Leapfest is the largest, longest standing, international static line parachute training event and co... More
A German paratrooper walks to the rally point following
A German paratrooper walks to the rally point following a jump during Operation Skyfall - Deutschland, Saarbrücken, Germany, July 15, 2015. Operation Skyfall - Deutschland is a multilateral Combat Camera Subjec... 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
A group of U.S. Army and Partner Nation Paratroopers
A group of U.S. Army and Partner Nation Paratroopers conducts pre-jump operations during Leapfest 2016 at the University of Rhode Island, West Kingston, R.I., August 6, 2016. Leapfest is the largest, longest st... 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
British and Dutch paratroopers converse with each other
British and Dutch paratroopers converse with each other prior to airborne operations in West Kingston, R.I., August 8, 2016. Leapfest is the largest, longest standing, international static line parachute traini... More