US Army (USA) Parachute riggers from Echo company 782nd Main Support B...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pope Air Force Base State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: Air Mobility Command Scene Cam... 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
Cargo is dropped from the ramp of a U.S. Marine Corps
Cargo is dropped from the ramp of a U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J during Bayonet Strike, a bi-lateral training exercise with Spanish paratroopers, U.S. Army paratroopers and Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-... More
Spc. Valerie L. Reed, a parachute rigger with the 861st
Spc. Valerie L. Reed, a parachute rigger with the 861st Quartermaster Company Detachment 1 and a Clarksville, Tenn. native, ties down a load at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar on Nov. 11, 2013. The 861st QM Co. is th... More
A member of the 820th Base Defense Group (BDG) adds
A member of the 820th Base Defense Group (BDG) adds an MC-6 parachute into formation for accountability, Oct. 3, 2017, at the Lee Fulp drop zone in Tifton, Ga. The 820th Combat Operations Squadron’s four-person... 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. 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
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
Cargo riggers from the 82nd Airborne Division prepare cargo for the Lo...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE '82 Base: March Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Ope... More
Three U.S. Army paratroopers pose for a photo during
Three U.S. Army paratroopers pose for a photo during the Saturday Proficiency Jump Program (SPJP) at Sicily Drop Zone on Fort Bragg, N.C., March 19, 2016. Paratroopers were participating in a SPJP jump to maint... More
Parachute bundles drift in the sky before landing on
Parachute bundles drift in the sky before landing on Suckchon Drop Zone, Dec. 7, 2016, during airdrop training on Fort Campbell, Ky. Soldiers from 74th Transportation Company, 129th Combat Sustainment Support B... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. John Schmidt, 820th Combat
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. John Schmidt, 820th Combat Operations Squadron (COS) NCO in charge of aircrew flight equipment, ensures an MC-6 parachutes lines’ serviceability, Oct. 4, 2017, at Moody Air Force Base,... 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
Spc. Joshua Singletary, a parachute rigger, holds a
Spc. Joshua Singletary, a parachute rigger, holds a strap and helps steer a high mobility multipurpose vehicle into position on a platform, March 7, 2020, at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Singletary and his team ... More
U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers, Sgt. Jaime Smith and Spc.
U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers, Sgt. Jaime Smith and Spc. Joshua Singletary, parachute riggers assigned to the 824th Quartermaster Company, load parachutes at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, March 7, 2020. Parachute r... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Christopher Britt of the 82nd Airborne
U.S. Army Sgt. Christopher Britt of the 82nd Airborne Division, recovers his T-11 parachute during the Saturday Proficiency Jump Program (SPJP) at Sicily Drop Zone on Fort Bragg, N.C., March 19, 2016. Paratroop... 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
A U.S. Army paratrooper descends onto Sicily Drop Zone
A U.S. Army paratrooper descends onto Sicily Drop Zone during the Saturday Proficiency Jump Program (SPJP) on Fort Bragg, N.C., March 19, 2016. Paratroopers were participating in a SPJP jump to maintain their j... 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
Cargo riggers from the 82nd Airborne Division prepare cargo for the Lo...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE '82 Base: March Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Ope... More
US Army (USA) Parachute riggers from Echo company 782nd Main Support B...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pope Air Force Base State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: Air Mobility Command Scene Cam... 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 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 Landing Craft Air Cushion arrives on the beach, bringing
A Landing Craft Air Cushion arrives on the beach, bringing back equipment, vehicles, and Marines from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit at Camp Lejeune N.C., April 29, 2016. Parachute riggers with 2nd TSB deve... More
Soldiers observe as paratroopers descend from a aircraft
Soldiers observe as paratroopers descend from a aircraft during an airborne operation for the XIX Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop, hosted by U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Comm... 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
AL UDEID AIR BASE, Qatar - Sgt. Ryan Fraser (left),
AL UDEID AIR BASE, Qatar - Sgt. Ryan Fraser (left), operating noncommissioned officer with the 824th Quartermaster Co. (Detachment 1) “Riggers,” 17th Sustainment Brigade, 1st Sustainment Command (Theater), who’... 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 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
A C-130 transports U.S. Army paratroopers over Sicily
A C-130 transports U.S. Army paratroopers over 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
U.S. Army paratroopers descend from a aircraft during
U.S. Army paratroopers descend from a aircraft during an airborne operation for the XIX Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop, hosted by U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airbo... 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
A group of U.S. Army Parachute Riggers, assigned to
A group of U.S. Army Parachute Riggers, assigned to the Packs and Aerial Delivery Platoon, 165th Quartermaster Company, separates the suspension lines of an MC-6 parachute during parachute shake out at the 165... 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. Sergio Villafane of the 982nd Combat
U.S. Army Sgt. Sergio Villafane of the 982nd Combat Camera Company (Airborne), Wilson, N.C., documents U.S. Army paratroopers boarding onto a U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules during the Saturday Proficiency Jump P... 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 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
Sgt. Brandon Krieger, of the 824th Quartermaster Company,
Sgt. Brandon Krieger, of the 824th Quartermaster Company, secures a container with cargo netting for aerial delivery at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar on April 19, 2017. Aerial delivery operations are essential for g... More
U.S. Army Soldiers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade
U.S. Army Soldiers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade pack T-11 reserve parachutes in preparation for Saber Junction 16, Aviano Air Base, Italy, April 4, 2016. The exercise involved the 173rd Airborne Brigade and ... 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 paratrooper Pfc. Anthony Rodriguez, 2-325th
U.S. Army paratrooper Pfc. Anthony Rodriguez, 2-325th Headquarters and Headquarters Company, retreives his parachute during an airborne operation for the XIX Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop, hoste... More
U.S. Army Reserve paratroopers from the U.S. Army Civil
U.S. Army Reserve paratroopers from the U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) make final preparations for a joint airborne operation with the 440th Airlift Wing from Pope Army ... 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 Spc. Dexter Walker, assigned to Pack Platoon,
U.S. Army Spc. Dexter Walker, assigned to Pack Platoon, 165th Quartermaster Company, separates the suspension lines of a MC-6 parachutes during parachute shake out at the 165th Quartermaster Building, Dobbins A... More
Soldiers wait for their lottery numbers to be called
Soldiers wait for their lottery numbers to be called during the 16th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop, at Green Ramp, Pope Army Airfield, Fort Bragg, N.C., Dec. 6, 2013. The first phase of toy drop... 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
U.S. Army Spc. Dexter Walker, assigned to Pack Platoon,
U.S. Army Spc. Dexter Walker, assigned to Pack Platoon, 165th Quartermaster Company, separates the sections of the canopy of the MC-6 parachutes at the 165th Quartermaster Building, Dobbins Air Force Base, Mari... 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
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
Cargo is dropped from the ramp of a U.S. Marine Corps
Cargo is dropped from the ramp of a U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J during Bayonet Strike, a bi-lateral training exercise with Spanish paratroopers, U.S. Army paratroopers and Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-... 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
U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Gary Isaacs is aided by his son
U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Gary Isaacs is aided by his son Spc. Gary Isaacs Jr. in donning his parachute at Green Ramp, Fort Bragg, N.C., March 19, 2016. Paratroopers were participating in a Saturday Proficiency Jump ... 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
C-130H Hercules transports with the 440th Airlift Wing
C-130H Hercules transports with the 440th Airlift Wing approach Pope Army Airfield, April 17, 2014, for a joint airborne operation. Sixty active and Army Reserve Soldiers from Fort Bragg, N.C., and 30 Air Force... 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. 1st Class Vinicent Buckley of the 127th
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Vinicent Buckley of the 127th Engineer Battalion, performs a Jumpmaster personnel inspection on U.S. Army Pfc. Nathan Ploeg of the 982nd Combat Camera Company (Airborne), East Point, Ga... More
U.S. Army Spc. Dexter Walker, assigned to Pack Platoon,
U.S. Army Spc. Dexter Walker, assigned to Pack Platoon, 165th Quartermaster Company, repacks the risers of the MC-6 parachute at the 165th Quartermaster Building, Dobbins Air Force Base, Marietta, GA., July 14,... More
Aircrew Survival Equipmentman First Class Ray Byers maintains tools us...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PHCS Ronald W. Bayles, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files
US Army (USA) Specialists (SPC) Mathew Eakest (left), and USA Sergeant...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Isaac G. L. Freeman, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Co... More
US Army (USA) Soldiers assigned as Airborne Parachute Riggers, 24th Qu...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Isaac G. L. Freeman, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Co... More
Three U.S. Marine Corps parachute riggers recover a parachute during O...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcas Yuma State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Alicia M. Garcia, USMC Release Status: Released... More
Three U.S. Marine Corps parachute riggers recover a parachute during O...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcas Yuma State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Alicia M. Garcia, USMC Release Status: Released... 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
A parachute rigger with 861st Quartermaster Company,
A parachute rigger with 861st Quartermaster Company, a reserve unit from Nashville, Tn., inspects a bundle before loading it on an aircraft, Dec. 7, 2016, at the airfield on Fort Campbell, Ky. Soldiers from 861... 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
A member of the 820th Base Defense Group (BDG) descends
A member of the 820th Base Defense Group (BDG) descends during a static-line jump, Oct. 3, 2017, at the Lee Fulp drop zone in Tifton, Ga. The 820th Combat Operations Squadron’s four-person shop of parachute rig... 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 group of U.S. Army Parachute Riggers, assigned to
A group of U.S. Army Parachute Riggers, assigned to the Packs and Aerial Delivery Platoon, 165th Quartermaster Company, stows a MC-6 parachute back into the aviator kit bag during parachute shake out at the 16... More
A U.S. Army Soldier of the 421st Quartermaster (Aerial
A U.S. Army Soldier of the 421st Quartermaster (Aerial Delivery Systems) Company (Riggers), U.S. Army Reserve performs airborne operations for Operation Green Light Geaux (OGLG) at Stennis Drop Zone, Miss., on ... 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
A U.S. Army paratrooper exits a C-130 Hercules over
A U.S. Army paratrooper exits a C-130 Hercules over Sicily Drop Zone at Fort Bragg, N.C., March 19, 2016. Paratroopers were participating in a Saturday Proficiency Jump Program (SPJP) jump to maintain their jum... More
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Vinicent Buckley of the 127th
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Vinicent Buckley of the 127th Engineer Battalion, performs a Jumpmaster personnel inspection on U.S. Army Pfc. Nathan Ploeg of the 982nd Combat Camera Company (Airborne), East Point, Ga... 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
A jumpmaster assigned to the 27th Engineer Battallion
A jumpmaster assigned to the 27th Engineer Battallion checks the helmet of Command Sgt. Maj. Josue Pinos for serviceability at Green Ramp, Fort Bragg, N.C., March 18, 2016. Paratroopers were participating in a ... 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
Paratroopers fill the sky at Sicily Drop Zone for the
Paratroopers fill the sky at Sicily Drop Zone for the 17th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop, hosted by the U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), a U.S. Army Reserve... 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 paratroopers of the 18th Airborne Corps perform
U.S. Army paratroopers of the 18th Airborne Corps perform Sustained Airborne Training at Green Ramp on Fort Bragg, N.C., March 18, 2016. PParatroopers were participating in a Saturday Proficiency Jump Program (... More
Soldiers rehearse Sustained Airborne Training during
Soldiers rehearse Sustained Airborne Training during the 16th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop, at Green Ramp, Pope Army Airfield, Fort Bragg, N.C., Dec. 6, 2013. The first phase of toy drop includ... 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
Thousands of donated toys wait to be moved to a temporary
Thousands of donated toys wait to be moved to a temporary storage area during the 16th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop, at Green Ramp, Pope Army Airfield, Fort Bragg, N.C., Dec. 6, 2013. The first... More
A group of U.S. Army Parachute Riggers, assigned to
A group of U.S. Army Parachute Riggers, assigned to the Packs and Aerial Delivery Platoon, 165th Quartermaster Company, conducts parachute shake out to make sure all the MC-6 parachutes are untangled and ready... 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
Paratroopers descend on Sicily Drop Zone during the
Paratroopers descend on Sicily Drop Zone during the 16th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop at Fort Bragg, N.C., Dec. 7, 2013. While the weather did not cooperate earlier in the day, the rain subside... More
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Dean Scaletta, Commander of the
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Dean Scaletta, Commander of the 27th Engineer Battalion, is hooked up and ready to jump over Sicily Drop Zone, Fort Bragg, N.C., March 19, 2016. Paratroopers were participating in a Saturday... 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
U.S. Army Sgt. Jon Taggart of the 82nd Airborne Division,
U.S. Army Sgt. Jon Taggart of the 82nd Airborne Division, performs a Jumpmaster personnel inspection on U.S. Army Sgt. Austin Berner of the 982nd Combat Camera Company (Airborne), East Point, Ga., during the Sa... More