U.S. Army Master Sgt. Aaron Thompson, a jumpmaster
U.S. Army Master Sgt. Aaron Thompson, a jumpmaster with the 82nd Airborne Division, inspects his parachute before participating in a C-130 ramp jump into Sicily Drop Zone on Fort Bragg, N.C., March 19, 2016. Th... More
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Dean Battenburg from the 161st
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Dean Battenburg from the 161st Engineer Support Company, prepares to send the next jumper out the mock tailgate at Green Ramp on Fort Bragg, N.C., March 18, 2016. Paratroopers were part... More
Paratroopers from across Fort Bragg, N.C., wait to
Paratroopers from across Fort Bragg, N.C., wait to perform a static line jump at Sicily Drop Zone during the Saturday Proficiency Jump Program (SPJP) on March 19, 2016. The SPJP builds proficiency, experience, ... More
U.S. Army Pvt. Tyler Griffie descends onto Sicily Drop
U.S. Army Pvt. Tyler Griffie descends onto Sicily Drop Zone for his first jump since completing Airborne School at SPJP on Fort Bragg, N.C., March 19, 2016. Paratroopers were participating in a Saturday Profici... More
U.S. Army Pvt. Tyler Griffie recovers his T-11 parachute
U.S. Army Pvt. Tyler Griffie recovers his T-11 parachute after completing a successful landing onto Sicily Drop Zone for his first jump since completing Airborne School at SPJP on Fort Bragg, N.C., March 19, 20... More
Paratroopers from across Fort Bragg, N.C., perform
Paratroopers from across Fort Bragg, N.C., perform a static line jump during the Saturday Proficiency Jump Program (SPJP) at Sicily Drop Zone on March 19, 2016. The SPJP builds proficiency, experience, and conf... 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
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 Spc. Darius Davis, with the 982nd Combat Camera
U.S Army Spc. Darius Davis, with the 982nd Combat Camera Company (Airborne) performs Sustained Airborne Training at Sicily Drop Zone on Fort Bragg, N.C., March 19, 2016. Paratroopers were participating in a Sat... More
Spc. Tyre Blakely with XVIII Airborne Corps gathers
Spc. Tyre Blakely with XVIII Airborne Corps gathers his parachute following a static line jump during the Saturday Proficiency Jump Program (SPJP) at Fort Bragg, North Carolina on March 19, 2016. The SPJP build... More
A U.S. Army 130G Grader of the 27th Engineer Battalion,
A U.S. Army 130G Grader of the 27th Engineer Battalion, sits on display at Sicily Drop Zone for the Saturday Proficiency Jump Program (SPJP) on Fort Bragg, N.C., March 19, 2016. Paratroopers were participating ... 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
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
A U.S Army Jumpmaster with the 82nd Airborne Division,
A U.S Army Jumpmaster with the 82nd Airborne Division, conducts Sustained Airborne Training to paratroopers at Sicily Drop Zone on Fort Bragg, N.C., March 19, 2016. Paratroopers were participating in a Saturday... More
U.S. Army paratroopers Pvt. Tyler Gentry and Sgt. Hugo
U.S. Army paratroopers Pvt. Tyler Gentry and Sgt. Hugo Wladim Rodriguez inspect equipment before participating in a C-130 ramp jump into Sicily Drop Zone on Fort Bragg, N.C., March 19, 2016. The paratroopers we... More
U.S. Army paratroopers board a U.S. Air Force C-130
U.S. Army paratroopers board 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 Proficiency Jump Program (SPJP) jump to mainta... More
U.S. Army paratroopers jump into Sicily Drop Zone on
U.S. Army paratroopers jump into 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 status. The ... 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
1st Lt. Aurora DeAngelis, Family Readiness Group Liaison,
1st Lt. Aurora DeAngelis, Family Readiness Group Liaison, with 27th Engineer Battalion manages the food tent at the Saturday Proficiency Jump Program (SPJP) at Fort Bragg, North Carolina on March 19, 2016. The ... 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
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 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
Spc. Ryan Burlison with 27th Engineer Battalion performs
Spc. Ryan Burlison with 27th Engineer Battalion performs a static line jump during the Saturday Proficiency Jump Program (SPJP) at Fort Bragg, North Carolina on March 19, 2016. The SPJP builds proficiency, expe... 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
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
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
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
U.S. Army, Command Sgt. Maj. James Richardson, Command
U.S. Army, Command Sgt. Maj. James Richardson, Command Sgt. Maj. of the 27th Engineer Battalion, receives a Jumpmaster personnel inspection at Green Ramp, Fort Bragg, N.C., March 19, 2016. Paratroopers were pa... More
U.S. Army paratroopers wait to do a C-130 ramp jump
U.S. Army paratroopers wait to do a C-130 ramp jump into 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 ... More
A C-130J Hercules Aircraft lands on Sicily Drop Zone
A C-130J Hercules Aircraft lands on Sicily Drop Zone at Fort Bragg, N.C., in support of the Saturday Proficiency Jump Program (SPJP) on March 19, 2016. The SPJP builds proficiency, experience, and confidence of... More
U.S. Army Cpt. Brendon Terry give the command of "Sound
U.S. Army Cpt. Brendon Terry give the command of "Sound Off For Equipment Check" to his paratroopers before exiting over Sicily Drop Zone, Fort Bragg, N.C., March 19, 2016. Paratroopers were participating in a ... 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 1st Lt. Adolfo Saez of the 982nd Combat Camera
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Adolfo Saez of the 982nd Combat Camera Company (Airborne), East Point, Ga., documents a U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules taking off during the Saturday Proficiency Jump Program (SPJP) at Sicily D... More
U.S Army 1st Lt. Adolfo Saez, with the 982nd Combat
U.S Army 1st Lt. Adolfo Saez, with the 982nd Combat Camera Company assists Spc. Joseph Cathey, of the same unit, with his parachute at Sicily Drop Zone on Fort Bragg, N.C., March 19, 2016. Paratroopers were par... 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 exit a C-130 Hercules over Sicily
U.S. Army paratroopers exit a C-130 Hercules over Sicily Drop Zone as part of SPJP at Fort Bragg, N.C., March 19, 2016. Paratroopers were participating in a Saturday Proficiency Jump Program (SPJP) jump to main... 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
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 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 Lt. Col. Dean Scaletta, Commander of the
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Dean Scaletta, Commander of the 27th Engineer Battalion, dons his parachute with help from Command Sgt. Maj. James Richardson at Green Ramp, Fort Bragg, N.C., March 19, 2016. Paratroopers we... More
U.S Army Spc. Darius Davis, with the 982nd Combat Camera
U.S Army Spc. Darius Davis, with the 982nd Combat Camera Company (Airborne) performs Sustained Airborne Training at Sicily Drop Zone on Fort Bragg, N.C., March 19, 2016. Paratroopers were participating in a Sat... 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
U.S. Army paratroopers wait to board onto a U.S. Air
U.S. Army paratroopers wait to board onto a U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules during the Saturday Proficiency Jump Program (SPJP) at Sicily Drop Zone on Fort Bragg, N.C., March 19, 2016. Paratroopers were participa... More
U.S. Army XVIII Airborne Corps Commander Lt. Gen. Stephen
U.S. Army XVIII Airborne Corps Commander Lt. Gen. Stephen Townsend and Command Sgt. Maj. Benjamin Jones both receive Jumpmaster personnel inspections as part of SPJP at Fort Bragg, N.C., March 19, 2016. Paratr... More
U.S Army Spc. Darius Davis, with the 982nd Combat Camera
U.S Army Spc. Darius Davis, with the 982nd Combat Camera Company (Airborne), recovers his parachute at Sicily Drop Zone on Fort Bragg, N.C., March 19, 2016. Paratroopers were participating in a Saturday Profici... More
U.S. Army paratroopers jump into Sicily Drop Zone on
U.S. Army paratroopers jump into 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 status. The ... More
U.S. Army Cpt. Brendon Terry receives the feedback
U.S. Army Cpt. Brendon Terry receives the feedback of "All OK Jumpmaster" from the first paratrooper in his chalk before exiting over Sicily Drop Zone, Fort Bragg, N.C., March 19, 2016. Paratroopers were partic... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Philip Rupprecht from the 27th
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Philip Rupprecht from the 27th Engineer Battalion is hooked up and ready to exit a C-130 Hercules over Sicily Drop Zone at Fort Bragg, N.C., March 19, 2016. Paratroopers were participating ... More
A U.S. Army High Mobility Engineer Excavator of the
A U.S. Army High Mobility Engineer Excavator of the 27th Engineer Battalion, sits on display at Sicily Drop Zone for the Saturday Proficiency Jump Program (SPJP) on Fort Bragg, N.C., March 19, 2016. Paratrooper... More
A U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules prepares for takeoff
A U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules prepares for takeoff 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 t... More
U.S. Army paratroopers inspect their equipment before
U.S. Army paratroopers inspect their equipment before participating in a C-130 ramp jump into Sicily Drop Zone on Fort Bragg, N.C., March 19, 2016. The paratroopers were participating in a Saturday Proficiency ... More
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Glenn Taylor from the 57th
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Glenn Taylor from the 57th Sapper Company, 27th Engineer Battalion, conducts Sustained Airborne Training with paratroopers at Green Ramp, Fort Bragg, N.C., March 18, 2016. Paratroopers ... More
U.S. Army Capt. Courtney Cohen, a paratrooper with
U.S. Army Capt. Courtney Cohen, a paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne Division, inspects another paratrooper's equipment before participating in a C-130 ramp jump into Sicily Drop Zone on Fort Bragg, N.C., March... More
U.S. Army paratroopers and their families watch as
U.S. Army paratroopers and their families watch as other paratroopers jump into Sicily Drop Zone on Fort Bragg, N.C., March 19, 2016. The paratroopers were participating in a Saturday Proficiency Jump Program (... More
Paratroopers from across Fort Bragg, N.C., perform
Paratroopers from across Fort Bragg, N.C., perform a static line jump during the Saturday Proficiency Jump Program (SPJP) at Sicily Drop Zone on March 19, 2016. The SPJP builds proficiency, experience, and conf... More
U.S Army 1st Lt. Suyapa Lopez, with the 407th Brigade
U.S Army 1st Lt. Suyapa Lopez, with the 407th Brigade Support Battalion, 82nd Airborne Division, prepares to move to the turn in point at Sicily Drop Zone on Fort Bragg, N.C., March 19, 2016. Paratroopers were ... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Tierney Curry of the 982nd Combat Camera
U.S. Army Sgt. Tierney Curry of the 982nd Combat Camera Company (Airborne), Wilson, N.C., documents a U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules taking off during the Saturday Proficiency Jump Program (SPJP) at Sicily Drop ... More
U.S. Army Pfc. Nathan Ploeg, left, and U.S. Army Sgt.
U.S. Army Pfc. Nathan Ploeg, left, and U.S. Army Sgt. Austin Berner, both of the 982nd Combat Camera Company (Airborne), East Point, Ga., prepare for Jumpmaster personnel inspection during the Saturday Proficie... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Andrew Westerhold from Headquarters
U.S. Army Sgt. Andrew Westerhold from Headquarters Support Company, Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, XVIII Airborne Corps, recovers his parachute after completing a successful landing onto Sicily Drop Z... More
U.S. Army Pvt. Tyler Griffie descends onto Sicily Drop
U.S. Army Pvt. Tyler Griffie descends onto Sicily Drop Zone for his first jump since completing Airborne School at SPJP on Fort Bragg, N.C., March 19, 2016. Paratroopers were participating in a Saturday Profici... More
U.S. Army paratroopers exit a U.S. Air Force C-130
U.S. Army paratroopers exit a U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules and descend onto Sicily Drop Zone during the Saturday Proficiency Jump Program (SPJP) on Fort Bragg, N.C., March 19, 2016. Paratroopers were participa... More
1st Lt. Rodolfo Saez with 982nd Combat Camera Company
1st Lt. Rodolfo Saez with 982nd Combat Camera Company receives a safety check from a jump master during the Saturday Proficiency Jump Program (SPJP) at Fort Bragg, North Carolina on March 19, 2016. The SPJP bui... More
A U.S Army paratrooper, descends onto Sicily Drop Zone
A U.S Army paratrooper, descends onto Sicily Drop Zone on Fort Bragg, N.C., March 19, 2016. Paratroopers were participating in a Saturday Proficiency Jump Program (SPJP) jump to maintain their jump status. The... More
U.S. Army Capt. Benjamin Franzosa of 16th Military
U.S. Army Capt. Benjamin Franzosa of 16th Military Police Brigade, performs a Jumpmaster personnel inspection on Sgt. Stephan West of Headquarters, Headquarters Battalion, during the Saturday Proficiency Jump P... More
U.S. Army paratroopers descend onto Sicily Drop Zone
U.S. Army paratroopers descend 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 jum... More
U.S. Army paratroopers, jump out of a C-130 Hercules
U.S. Army paratroopers, jump out of a C-130 Hercules while families watch at Sicily Drop Zone on Fort Bragg, N.C., March 19, 2016. Paratroopers were participating in a Saturday Proficiency Jump Program (SPJP) j... More
Paratroopers assigned to the 27th Engineer Battalion
Paratroopers assigned to the 27th Engineer Battalion (Airborne) are ready to exit from a C-130 Hercules over Sicily Drop Zone, Ft. Bragg, N.C., March 19, 2016. Paratroopers were participating in a Saturday Prof... More
U.S. Army paratroopers load onto a U.S. Air Force C-130
U.S. Army paratroopers load onto a U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules during the Saturday Proficiency Jump Program (SPJP) at Sicily Drop Zone on Fort Bragg, N.C., March 19, 2016. Paratroopers were participating in a... More
U.S. Army Cpt. Brendon Terry from the XVIII Airborne
U.S. Army Cpt. Brendon Terry from the XVIII Airborne Corps Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion keeps a lookout for markers below before paratroopers exit a C-130 Hercules over Sicily Drop Zone, Ft. Bragg, N... More
A C-130J Hercules Aircraft lands on Sicily Drop Zone
A C-130J Hercules Aircraft lands on Sicily Drop Zone at Fort Bragg, N.C., in support of the Saturday Proficiency Jump Program (SPJP) on March 19, 2016. The SPJP builds proficiency, experience, and confidence of... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Gary Isaacs aids his son Spc. Gary
U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Gary Isaacs aids 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 Program... More
U.S. Army paratroopers conduct Sustained Airborne Training
U.S. Army paratroopers conduct Sustained Airborne Training 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 ... More
Paratroopers from across Fort Bragg, N.C., walk off
Paratroopers from across Fort Bragg, N.C., walk off Sicily Drop Zone following a static line jump during the Saturday Proficiency Jump Program (SPJP) on March 19, 2016. The SPJP builds proficiency, experience, ... More
U.S Army Spc. Tyre Blakely, with the 27th Engineer
U.S Army Spc. Tyre Blakely, with the 27th Engineer Battalion, lays down after completing airborne jump at Sicily Drop Zone on Fort Bragg, N.C., March 19, 2016. Paratroopers were participating in a Saturday Prof... More
Paratroopers from across Fort Bragg, N.C., perform
Paratroopers from across Fort Bragg, N.C., perform a static line jump during the Saturday Proficiency Jump Program (SPJP) at Sicily Drop Zone on March 19, 2016. The SPJP builds proficiency, experience, and conf... More
U.S. Army paratroopers prepare to board a U.S. Air
U.S. Army paratroopers prepare to board 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 Proficiency Jump Program (SPJP) jum... More
U.S Army paratroopers prepares to board a C-130 Hercules
U.S Army paratroopers prepares to board a C-130 Hercules for an airborne jump at Sicily Drop Zone on Fort Bragg, N.C., March 19, 2016. Paratroopers were participating in a Saturday Proficiency Jump Program (SPJ... More
U.S. Army paratroopers descend onto Sicily Drop Zone
U.S. Army paratroopers descend 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 jum... 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 Staff Sgt. Philip Rupprecht from the 27th
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Philip Rupprecht from the 27th Engineer Battalion leads his chalk out of the tailgate of a C-130 Hercules over Sicily Drop Zone at Fort Bragg, N.C., March 19, 2016. Paratroopers were partic... More
A U.S. Army paratrooper points out paratroopers as
A U.S. Army paratrooper points out paratroopers as they exit 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 (S... More
U.S. Army Pfc. Bernard Odae from 3rd Battalion, 319
U.S. Army Pfc. Bernard Odae from 3rd Battalion, 319 Airborne Field Artillery Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, recovers his parachute after making a successful landing onto Sicily Drop Zone, Ft. Bragg, N.C., Ma... More
Families watch U.S. Army paratroopers board onto a
Families watch U.S. Army paratroopers board onto a U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules during the Saturday Proficiency Jump Program (SPJP) at Sicily Drop Zone on Fort Bragg, N.C., March 19, 2016. Paratroopers were pa... More
U.S. Army Spc. Joshua Wooten of the 982nd Combat Camera
U.S. Army Spc. Joshua Wooten of the 982nd Combat Camera Company (Airborne), East Point, Ga., returns his T-11 parachute during the Saturday Proficiency Jump Program (SPJP) at Sicily Drop Zone on Fort Bragg, N.C... More
A U.S. Army paratrooper walks along the drop zone while
A U.S. Army paratrooper walks along the drop zone while a U.S. Air Force C-130 lands on Sicily Drop Zone, Fort Bragg, N.C., March 19, 2016. Paratroopers were participating in a Saturday Proficiency Jump Program... More
U.S. Army paratroopers practice Sustained Airborne
U.S. Army paratroopers practice Sustained Airborne Training 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... More
U.S. Army XVIII Airborne Corps Commander Lt. Gen. Stephen
U.S. Army XVIII Airborne Corps Commander Lt. Gen. Stephen Townsend is aided by Command Sgt. Maj. Benjamin Jones on the donning of his parachute as part of SPJP at Fort Bragg, N.C., March 19, 2016. Paratroopers... More
U.S. Army paratroopers assist each other in rigging
U.S. Army paratroopers assist each other in rigging their T-11 parachutes at Green Ramp on Fort Bragg, N.C., March 18, 2016. Paratroopers were participating in a Saturday Proficiency Jump Program (SPJP) jump to... More
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Dean Scaletta, Commander of the
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Dean Scaletta, Commander of the 27th Engineer Battalion, receives a Jumpmaster personnel inspection at Green Ramp, Fort Bragg, N.C., March 19, 2016. Paratroopers were participating in a Satu... More
U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Benjamin Jones and Sgt.
U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Benjamin Jones and Sgt. 1st Class Glenn Taylor pose fora picture before jumping at SPJP, Fort Bragg, N.C., March 19, 2016. Paratroopers were participating in a Saturday Proficiency ... More
U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Benjamin Jones poses for
U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Benjamin Jones poses for a picture with two jumpmasters before jumping at SPJP, Fort Bragg, N.C., March 19, 2016. Paratroopers were participating in a Saturday Proficiency Jump Prog... More
Paratroopers from across Fort Bragg, N.C., walk off
Paratroopers from across Fort Bragg, N.C., walk off Sicily Drop Zone following a static line jump during the Saturday Proficiency Jump Program (SPJP) on March 19, 2016. The SPJP builds proficiency, experience, ... 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
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 Spc. Joseph Cathey of the 982nd Combat Camera
U.S. Army Spc. Joseph Cathey of the 982nd Combat Camera Company (Airborne), East Point, Ga., returns his T-11 parachute during the Saturday Proficiency Jump Program (SPJP) at Sicily Drop Zone on Fort Bragg, N.C... More
Paratroopers across Fort Bragg, N.C., prepare to load
Paratroopers across Fort Bragg, N.C., prepare to load a C-130J Hercules Aircraft before performing a static line jump at Sicily Drop Zone during the Saturday Proficiency Jump Program (SPJP) at Fort Bragg, North... More
U.S. Army paratroopers board onto a U.S. Air Force
U.S. Army paratroopers board onto a U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules during the Saturday Proficiency Jump Program (SPJP) at Sicily Drop Zone on Fort Bragg, N.C., March 19, 2016. Paratroopers were participating in ... More
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Mitchell Acosta from the 27th Engineer
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Mitchell Acosta from the 27th Engineer Battalion, conducts a briefing with all of the jump masters and senior leadership that will take part in SPJP at Green Ramp on Fort Bragg, N.C., March 18... More