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
The official party salutes during the Opening Ceremony
The official party salutes during the Opening Ceremony of Leapfest in West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 2, 2014. Leapfest is an Airborne parachute competition sponsored by the Rhode Island National Guard to promote hig... More
Robert Osborne, a World War II Paratrooper, receives
Robert Osborne, a World War II Paratrooper, receives an award during the Opening Ceremony of Leapfest in West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 2, 2014. Leapfest is an Airborne parachute competition sponsored by the Rhode I... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Roger Montanez, assigned to Rigger
U.S. Army Sgt. Roger Montanez, assigned to Rigger Detachment, 56th Troop Command, teaches a group of International Paratroopers how to pack a MC-6 parachute at Building 216, Parachute Rigger Facility Shed, duri... 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. and international paratroopers parachute out of
U.S. and international paratroopers parachute out of a CH-47 Chinook helicopter during Leapfest in West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 4, 2014. Leapfest is an Airborne parachute competition sponsored by the Rhode Island ... 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
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
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
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 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 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. and International paratroopers practice landing
U.S. and International paratroopers practice landing techniques during Leapfest in West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 4, 2014. Leapfest is an Airborne parachute competition sponsored by the Rhode Island National Guard t... More
Two U.S. Army Paratroopers run toward the X with their
Two U.S. Army Paratroopers run toward the X with their MC-6 parachutes on Castle Drop Zone during Leapfest 2018 at West Kingston, RI., August 5, 2018. Leapfest is the largest, longest standing, international st... 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
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 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
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 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
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
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
An Italian paratrooper packs up his MC-6 parachute
An Italian paratrooper packs up his MC-6 parachute into his aviator kit bag during Leapfest Airborne Competition Aug. 2, 2014, West Kingston, R.I. Leapfest is an Airborne parachute competition sponsored by the ... 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 an International parachute training event and co... More
A U.S. Army Paratrooper jumps from a CH-47 F Chinook
A U.S. Army Paratrooper jumps from a CH-47 F Chinook Helicopter during Leapfest 2016 at the University of Rhode Island, West Kingston, R.I., August 6, 2016. Leapfest is the largest, longest standing, internatio... 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 Paratrooper 1st. Sgt. John Naukuna, 95th
U.S. Army Paratrooper 1st. Sgt. John Naukuna, 95th Civil Affairs Brigade, puts his parachute into a Universal Parachutist Kit Bag during Leapfest 2016 in West Kingston, R.I., August 4, 2016. Leapfest is an Inte... 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
British paratroopers buddy rig MC-6 parachutes in West
British 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 hosted by the... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Christopher Zavala, 822d
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Christopher Zavala, 822d Base Defense Squadron squad leader, carries a parachute during Leapfest, Aug. 6, 2017, in West Kingstown, R.I. The Rhode Is-land National guard hosted the 34th... More
A paratrooper descends onto Castle Drop Zone after
A paratrooper descends onto Castle Drop Zone after participating in a familiarization jump as part of Leapfest at the University of Rhode Island, West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 2, 2018. Leapfest is the largest, long... More
Paratroopers jump from a U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook during
Paratroopers jump from a U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook during Leapfest, Aug. 6, 2017, in West Kingstown, R.I. The Rhode Island National guard hosted the 34th annual event, which is the largest international static li... More
Paratroopers from around the world participate in Leapfest,
Paratroopers from around the world participate in Leapfest, Aug. 3, 2019, West Kingston, R.I. Leapfest is the largest static line parachute competition in the world. (U.S. Air National Guard photos by Staff Sgt... More
A group of U.S. Army Paratroopers listens to a briefing
A group of U.S. Army Paratroopers listens to a briefing for the rules for Leapfest 2016 at the University of Rhode Island, West Kingston, R.I., August 5, 2016. Leapfest is the largest, longest standing, interna... More
Two British Paratroopers take off their MC-6 parachute
Two British Paratroopers take off their MC-6 parachute after completing an airborne jump onto Castle Drop Zone during Leapfest 2018 at West Kingston, RI., August 5, 2018. Leapfest is the largest, longest standi... More
U.S. Army Paratrooper 1st. Sgt. Robert Spencer, 3rd
U.S. Army Paratrooper 1st. Sgt. Robert Spencer, 3rd Battalion 160th Special Operations Aviations Regiment, prepares to land on a Drop Zone during Leapfest 2016 in West Kingston, R.I., August 4, 2016. Leapfest i... More
U.S. Army Paratrooper Warrent Officer Greg Suchanek,
U.S. Army Paratrooper Warrent Officer Greg Suchanek, Special Operations Detachment (NATO) drags his parachute toward a target during Leapfest 2016 in West Kingston, R.I., August 4, 2016. Leapfest is an Internat... More
A British and South African paratrooper walks off the
A British and South African paratrooper walks off the drop zone with their MC-6 parachute during Leapfest Airborne Competition Aug. 4, 2014, West Kingston, R.I. Leapfest is an Airborne parachute competition spo... 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 group of British Paratroopers pose for a photo on
A group of British Paratroopers pose for a photo on the Pick Up Zone during Leapfest 2018 at West Kingston, RI., August 5, 2018. Leapfest is the largest, longest standing, international static line parachute tr... More
U.S. Army Spc. Dustin Dunlap, from the 165th Quartermaster
U.S. Army Spc. Dustin Dunlap, from the 165th Quartermaster Company Detachment, loads a truck with parachutes during Leapfest 2017 at the University of Rhode Island, West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 4, 2017. Leapfest i... More
A British paratrooper runs to the X on Castle drop
A British paratrooper runs to the X on Castle drop zone to finish his timed jump during Leapfest 2017 at the University of Rhode Island, West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 6, 2017. Leapfest is the largest, longest stand... More
Paratroopers from around the world participate in Leapfest,
Paratroopers from around the world participate in Leapfest, Aug. 3, 2019, West Kingston, R.I. Leapfest is the largest static line parachute competition in the world. (U.S. Air National Guard Photos by 1st Lt. D... More
Paratroopers from around the world participate in Leapfest,
Paratroopers from around the world participate in Leapfest, Aug. 3, 2019, West Kingston, R.I. Leapfest is the largest static line parachute competition in the world. (U.S. Air National Guard photos by Staff Sgt... 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
A British paratrooper leaps for the ‘X’ on Castle Drop
A British paratrooper leaps for the ‘X’ on Castle Drop Zone during Leapfest at the University of Rhode Island, West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 5, 2018. Leapfest is the largest, longest standing, international static ... More
U.S. and International paratroopers practice landing
U.S. and International paratroopers practice landing techniques during Leapfest in West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 4, 2014. Leapfest is an Airborne parachute competition sponsored by the Rhode Island National Guard t... More
U.S. and international paratroopers parachute out of
U.S. and international paratroopers parachute out of a CH-47 Chinook helicopter during Leapfest in West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 4, 2014. Leapfest is an Airborne parachute competition sponsored by the Rhode Island ... More
Paratroopers from around the world participate in Leapfest,
Paratroopers from around the world participate in Leapfest, Aug. 3, 2019, West Kingston, R.I. Leapfest is the largest static line parachute competition in the world. (U.S. Air National Guard Photos by Staff Sgt... More
International paratroopers board a CH-47 Chinook Helicopter
International paratroopers board a CH-47 Chinook Helicopter during Leapfest in West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 2, 2014. Leapfest is an Airborne parachute competition sponsored by the Rhode Island National Guard to pr... 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
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
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
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
Italian army Lt. Gilberti Pier Luigi, jump master,
Italian army Lt. Gilberti Pier Luigi, jump master, instructs paratroopers to jump from a U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook during Leapfest, Aug. 6, 2017, in West Kingstown, R.I. The Rhode Is-land National guard hosted th... More
A group of U.S. Army Paratroopers descend using their
A group of U.S. Army Paratroopers descend using their MC-6 parachute onto Castle Drop Zone during Leapfest 2018 at West Kingston, RI., August 5, 2018. Leapfest is the largest, longest standing, international st... More
U.S. Army and Partner Nation Paratroopers jump from
U.S. Army and Partner Nation Paratroopers jump from a CH-47 F Chinook Helicopter operated by the New York Army National Guard's Co. B 3rd Battalion 126th Aviation during Leapfest 2016 at the University of Rhod... 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 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
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
Two British paratroopers are packing their MC-6 parachute
Two British paratroopers are packing their MC-6 parachute into their aviator kit bag on the drop zone during Leapfest Airborne Competition August 2, 2014, West Kingston, R.I. Leapfest is an Airborne parachute c... 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
U.S. and international paratroopers stand in formation
U.S. and international paratroopers stand in formation during the Opening Ceremony of Leapfest in West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 2, 2014. Leapfest is an Airborne parachute competition sponsored by the Rhode Island N... More
A group of a U.S. Army and Australian paratroopers
A group of a U.S. Army and Australian paratroopers sits on a CH-47 Chinook Helicopter waiting to take off during Leapfest Airborne Competition Aug. 4, 2014, West Kingston, R.I. Leapfest is an Airborne parachute... More
A group of Dutch Paratroopers listen to a briefing
A group of Dutch Paratroopers listen to a briefing for the rules for Leapfest 2016 at the University of Rhode Island, West Kingston, R.I., August 5, 2016. Leapfest is the largest, longest standing, internationa... 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 around the world participate in Leapfest,
Paratroopers from around the world participate in Leapfest, Aug. 3, 2019, West Kingston, R.I. Leapfest is the largest static line parachute competition in the world. (U.S. Air National Guard photos by Staff Sgt... More
British Army Paratrooper Staff Sgt. Ross Eaton, 7 Parachute
British Army Paratrooper Staff Sgt. Ross Eaton, 7 Parachute Regiment Royal Horse Artillery, prepares his parachute harness to be put in to a Universal Parachutist Kit Bag on Castle Drop Zone during a foreign wi... More
U.S. Army Soldiers wait for paratroopers to land on
U.S. Army Soldiers wait for paratroopers to land on Castle Drop Zone in order to count their times and score their teams during Leapfest at the University of Rhode Island, West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 5, 2018. Lea... More
U.S. and international paratroopers board a CH-47 Chinook
U.S. and international paratroopers board a CH-47 Chinook helicopter during Leapfest in West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 4, 2014. Leapfest is an Airborne parachute competition sponsored by the Rhode Island National Gu... More
A British paratrooper descends onto Castle Drop Zone
A British paratrooper descends onto Castle Drop Zone during Leapfest at the University of Rhode Island, West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 5, 2018. Leapfest is the largest, longest standing, international static line pa... More
U.S. Army Paratrooper parachutes to a drop zone during
U.S. Army 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 Troop Command, Rhod... More
Sgt. 1st Class Chris Callan performs jumpmaster signals
Sgt. 1st Class Chris Callan performs jumpmaster signals to International Paratroopers on a CH-47 Chinook helicopter during Leapfest in West Kingston, R.I., July 29, 2014. Leapfest is an Airborne parachute compe... More
U.S. Army Jumpmaster is briefed on the drop zone before
U.S. Army Jumpmaster is briefed on the drop zone 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, lo... More
U.S. Army Paratrooper Master Sgt. Scott Owens, 190th
U.S. Army Paratrooper Master Sgt. Scott Owens, 190th Chemical Recon Detachment, dives for a target on a Drop Zone during Leapfest 2016 in West Kingston, R.I., August 4, 2016. Leapfest is an International parach... More
U.S. Army Pfc. Neil Blue, assigned to the 982nd Combat
U.S. Army Pfc. Neil Blue, assigned to the 982nd Combat Camera Company (Airborne), takes pictures of U.S. Army and partner nation paratroopers parachuting from a CH-47 F Chinook Helicopter during Leapfest over a... More
Paratroopers from around the world jump in West Kingston,
Paratroopers from around the world jump in West Kingston, R.I., August 8, 2016. Leapfest is the largest, longest standing, international static line parachute training event and competition hosted by the 56th T... More
Canadian Army Paratrooper Master Cpl. Philippe Chaine,
Canadian Army Paratrooper Master Cpl. Philippe Chaine, 3rd Battalion Royal 22nd Regiment, puts his parachute into a Universal Parachutist Kit Bag during Leapfest 2016 in West Kingston, R.I., August 4, 2016. Lea... More
U.S. Army parachute rigger, from the 165th Quartermaster
U.S. Army parachute rigger, from the 165th Quartermaster Company Detachment packs 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 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
A group of Czech Paratroopers carries their parachutes
A group of Czech Paratroopers carries their parachutes to the rigging location during Leapfest 2016 at the University of Rhode Island, West Kingston, R.I., August 6, 2016. Leapfest is the largest, longest stand... More
Paratroopers from around the world participate in Leapfest,
Paratroopers from around the world participate in Leapfest, Aug. 3, 2019, West Kingston, R.I. Leapfest is the largest static line parachute competition in the world. (U.S. Air National Guard photos by Staff Sgt... More
A U.S. Army paratrooper runs toward the ‘X’ on Castle
A U.S. Army paratrooper runs toward the ‘X’ on Castle Drop Zone during Leapfest at the University of Rhode Island, West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 5, 2018. Leapfest is the largest, longest standing, international sta... More
A group of German paratroopers jumps from a CH-47 Chinook
A group of German paratroopers jumps from a CH-47 Chinook Helicopter during Leapfest Airborne Competition Aug. 4, 2014, West Kingston, R.I. Leapfest is an Airborne parachute competition sponsored by the Rhode I... More
Italian Army Grenadier general Enrico Pollini(Left)
Italian Army Grenadier general Enrico Pollini(Left) and U.S. Army Master Sgt. Tommy O'Hare(Right) attached to Special Operations Detachment-Global, Jumpmasters, watch as Paratroopers land on the drop zone durin... More
Sgt. 1st Class Chris Callan performs safety checks
Sgt. 1st Class Chris Callan performs safety checks on a CH-47 Chinook helicopter during Leapfest in West Kingston, R.I., July 29, 2014. Leapfest is an Airborne parachute competition sponsored by the Rhode Islan... More
A New Zealand paratrooper walks to the turn in point
A New Zealand paratrooper walks to the turn in point with his MC-6 parachute during Leapfest Airborne Competition Aug. 2, 2014, West Kingston, R.I. Leapfest is an Airborne parachute competition sponsored by the... More
A group of U.S. Army Paratroopers parachute down using
A group of U.S. Army Paratroopers parachute down using their MC-6 parachute onto Castle Drop Zone during Leapfest 2018 at West Kingston, RI., August 5, 2018. Leapfest is the largest, longest standing, internati... More
Two German Paratroopers parachutes to the Drop Zone
Two German Paratroopers parachutes to the Drop Zone during Leapfest 2016 at the University of Rhode Island, West Kingston, R.I., August 6, 2016. Leapfest is the largest, longest standing, international static l... More
U.S. Army parachute rigger, from the 165th Quartermaster
U.S. Army parachute rigger, from the 165th Quartermaster Company Detachment packs 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 rigger, from the 165th Quartermaster
U.S. Army parachute rigger, from the 165th Quartermaster Company Detachment packs an MC-6 parachute system during Leapfest 2017 at the University of Rhode Island, West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 4, 2017. Leapfest is ... More
A group of International paratroopers board a CH-47
A group of International paratroopers board a CH-47 Chinook Helicopter to conduct airborne operations over Castle Drop Zone during Leapfest 2017 at the University of Rhode Island, West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 2, 2... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Jacob Engstorm, assigned to the 165th
U.S. Army Sgt. Jacob Engstorm, assigned to the 165th Quartermaster Company, prepares equipment for the next day’s jump during Leapfest at the University of Rhode Island, West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 4, 2018. Leapf... More
Gen. Frank Grass speaks during the Opening Ceremony
Gen. Frank Grass speaks during the Opening Ceremony of Leapfest in West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 2, 2014. Leapfest is an Airborne parachute competition sponsored by the Rhode Island National Guard to promote high l... More
U.S. Army Jumpmaster Sgt. Jonathan An assigned to 1st
U.S. Army Jumpmaster Sgt. Jonathan An assigned to 1st Battalion (Airborne) 143rd Infantry, 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team conducts JMPIs (Jumpmaster parachute inspection) U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Andrew Blunt a... More