A group of U.S. Army Paratroopers and Parartroopers
A group of U.S. Army Paratroopers and Parartroopers from Partner Nations all gather inside a auditorium to conduct a briefing for the rules for Leapfest 2016 at the University of Rhode Island, West Kingston, R.... More
A U.S. Army Paratrooper wins a raffle drawing of a
A U.S. Army Paratrooper wins a raffle drawing of a World War II B-17 Bomber(Fighter Plane) from the 56th troop Command at the Leapfest Awards Banquet at the Hyatt Hotel in Newport, R.I., Aug. 7, 2016. The paint... 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
British Paratroopers pose for photos during Leapfest
British Paratroopers pose for photos during Leapfest 2016 in West Kingston, R.I., August 4, 2016. Leapfest is an International parachute training event and competition hosted by the 56th Troop Command, Rhode Is... More
Canadian paratroopers buddy rig MC-6 parachutes in
Canadian 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 th... More
U.S. Army Paratrooper Master Sgt. Gorden Shute gathers
U.S. Army Paratrooper Master Sgt. Gorden Shute gathers his parachute after landing on Drop Zone Castle during a foreign wing exchange jump as part of Leapfest 2016 in West Kingston, R.I., August 8, 2016. Leapfe... More
Mexican Army Paratrooper jump wings wait to be awarded
Mexican Army Paratrooper jump wings wait to be awarded at a wings exchange ceremony during Leapfest on a drop zone in West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 8, 2016. Leapfest is an International parachute training event and... More
A group of German Paratroopers practices to keeping
A group of German Paratroopers practices to keeping a good tight body position during Leapfest 2016 at the University of Rhode Island in West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 6, 2016. 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
An Italian paratrooper don his MC-6 parachute to jump
An Italian paratrooper don his MC-6 parachute to jump out of a CH-47 F Chinook Helicopter during Leapfest 2017 at the University of Rhode Island, West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 1, 2017. Leapfest is the largest, long... More
A Botswana Jump Master presents Botswana Parachutist
A Botswana Jump Master presents Botswana Parachutist Badges to paratroopers during Leapfest 2017 at the University of Rhode Island, West Kingston, R.I., August 6, 2017. Leapfest is the largest, longest standing... More
Canadian paratroopers wait to board a CH-47 Chinook
Canadian paratroopers wait to board a CH-47 Chinook during Leapfest 2018 at West Kingston, RI., August 1, 2018. Leapfest is the largest, longest standing, international static line parachute training event and ... More
A group of U.S. Army Paratroopers and Parartroopers
A group of U.S. Army Paratroopers and Parartroopers from Partner Nations all gather inside a auditorium to conduct a briefing for the rules for Leapfest 2016 at the University of Rhode Island, West Kingston, R.... More
Two British Paratroopers helps each other rig their
Two British 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, interna... More
U.S. Army 56th Troop Command Rhode Island National
U.S. Army 56th Troop Command Rhode Island National Guard awards a South African Army Paratrooper The Colonel Adrian Schoeman Award(Distinguished Paratrooper Award) for being the oldest Paratrooper to jump at Le... More
British Paratroopers on Team 15 from 216 (Parachute)
British Paratroopers on Team 15 from 216 (Parachute) Signal Squadron, 16 (Air Assault) Bragade, pose for photos during Leapfest 2016 in West Kingston, R.I., August 4, 2016. Leapfest is an International parach... More
Canadian paratroopers buddy rig MC-6 parachutes in
Canadian 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 th... More
A group of U.S. Army Paratroopers and parter nations
A group of U.S. Army Paratroopers and parter nations conduct a Parachute Landing Fall at the University of Rhode Island in West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 6, 2016. Leapfest is the largest, longest standing, internati... More
German Army Bronze Paratrooper jump wings wait to be
German Army Bronze Paratrooper jump wings wait to be awarded at a wings exchange ceremony during Leapfest on a drop zone in West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 8, 2016. Leapfest is an International parachute training eve... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Edgar Delgado, a Jumpmaster assigned
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Edgar Delgado, a Jumpmaster assigned to Echo Company 1/507th parachute Infantry Regiment demonstrates pulling the reserve parachute during Leapfest on a pick-up zone in West Kingston, R.I.,... More
Partner nation Paratrooper's jump from a CH-47 Chanook
Partner nation Paratrooper's jump from a CH-47 Chanook onto Drop Zone Castle during a foreign wing exchange jump as part of Leapfest 2016 in West Kingston, R.I., August 8, 2016. Leapfest is an International par... More
A Mexican paratrooper dons his MC-6 parachute to jump
A Mexican paratrooper dons his MC-6 parachute to jump out of a CH-47 F Chinook Helicopter during Leapfest 2017 at the University of Rhode Island, West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 1, 2017. Leapfest is the largest, long... More
U.S. Army paratroopers, from 2/160 Special Operations
U.S. Army paratroopers, from 2/160 Special Operations Aviation Regiment, takes 1st place in the team jump competition during Leapfest 2017 at the University of Rhode Island, West Kingston, R.I., August 6, 2017.... More
Italian paratrooper Sgt. Bonacini waits to board a
Italian paratrooper Sgt. Bonacini waits to board a CH-47 Chinook during Leapfest 2018 at West Kingston, RI., August 1, 2018. Leapfest is the largest, longest standing, international static line parachute traini... More
A group of South African Paratroopers listen to a briefing
A group of South African 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, inte... 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
U.S. Army Paratroopers of Team 8 Detachment 2 165th
U.S. Army Paratroopers of Team 8 Detachment 2 165th Quartermaster Company receive awards for having the shortest jump time during Leapfest at the Hyatt Hotel in Newport, R.I., Aug. 7, 2016. Leapfest is the larg... More
U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Donald Varieur, assigned to Charlie
U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Donald Varieur, assigned to Charlie Company, 1/143rd Airborne Infantry Regiment goes through pre-jump with a group of U.S. Army and Partner Nation Paratroopers during Leapfest 2016 at the Uni... More
A group of U.S. Army and Italian Paratroopers perform
A group of U.S. Army and Italian Paratroopers perform parachute landing falls during Leapfest on a pick-up zone in West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 8, 2016. Leapfest is an International parachute training event and co... More
A group of U.S Army and German Paratroopers prepare
A group of U.S Army and German Paratroopers prepare to conduct a Parachute Landing Fall at the University of Rhode Island in West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 6, 2016. Leapfest is the largest, longest standing, interna... More
British Army, South African Army, and Dutch Paratroopers
British Army, South African Army, and Dutch Paratroopers earn their Italian Army Airborne jump wings at a wings exchange ceremony during Leapfest on a drop zone in West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 8, 2016. Leapfest is... 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. Army Paratrooper Master Sgt. Gorden Shute begins
U.S. Army Paratrooper Master Sgt. Gorden Shute begins taking off his parachute harness after landing on Drop Zone Castle during a foreign wing exchange jump as part of Leapfest 2016 in West Kingston, R.I., Augu... More
A Botswanian paratrooper observes another soldier being
A Botswanian paratrooper observes another soldier being properly Jump Master Personnel Inspection during Leapfest 2017 at the University of Rhode Island, West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 1, 2017. Leapfest is the large... More
A Mexican Jump Master presents Mexican Parachutist
A Mexican Jump Master presents Mexican Parachutist Badges to paratroopers during Leapfest 2017 at the University of Rhode Island, West Kingston, R.I., August 6, 2017. Leapfest is the largest, longest standing, ... 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
A group of German Paratroopers listen to a briefing
A group of German 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, internation... More
British Army Paratrooper Lance Cpl. Stephen Smith,
British Army Paratrooper Lance Cpl. Stephen Smith, 7 Parachute Regiment Royal Horse Artillery, waits toput on his parachute during Leapfest 2016 in West Kingston, R.I., August 4, 2016. Leapfest is the largest, ... More
A Bangladesh Paratrooper rigs his MC-6 Parachute with
A Bangladesh Paratrooper rigs his MC-6 Parachute with help from a U.S. Army Parachute Rigger during Leapfest 2016 at the University of Rhode Island, West Kingston, R.I., August 6, 2016. Leapfest is the largest,... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Dean Deangelo of Joint Georgia
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Dean Deangelo of Joint Georgia National Guard is awarded for having the fastest jump time during Leapfest at the Hyatt Hotel in Newport, R.I., Aug. 7, 2016. Leapfest is the largest, longest... More
A U.S. Army Jumpmaster observes a group of U.S Army
A U.S. Army Jumpmaster observes a group of U.S Army and German Paratroopers as they prepare to conduct a Parachute Landing Fall at the University of Rhode Island in West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 6, 2016. Leapfest i... More
Italian Army Paratrooper Sgt. Major Claudio Mascolo
Italian Army Paratrooper Sgt. Major Claudio Mascolo pulls on his risers in order to deflate his parachute after landing on Drop Zone Castle during a foreign wing exchange jump as part of Leapfest 2016 in West K... More
A group of U.S. Army and Italian Paratroopers perform
A group of U.S. Army and Italian Paratroopers perform parachute landing falls during Leapfest on a pick-up zone in West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 8, 2016. Leapfest is an International parachute training event and co... More
South African Army Paratrooper earns their U.S. Army
South African Army Paratrooper earns their U.S. Army Airborne jump wings at a wings exchange ceremony during Leapfest on a drop zone in West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 8, 2016. Leapfest is the largest, longest stan... More
A CH-47 Chinook helicopter lands in preparation for
A CH-47 Chinook helicopter lands in preparation for airborne operations in West Kingston, R.I., August 8, 2016. Leapfest is the largest, longest standing, international static line parachute training event and ... More
An Italian paratrooper dons his MC-6 parachute to jump
An Italian paratrooper dons his MC-6 parachute to jump out of a CH-47 F Chinook Helicopter during Leapfest 2017 at the University of Rhode Island, West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 1, 2017. Leapfest is the largest, lon... More
U.S. Army Master Sgt. Greg Kelly, from the 19th Special
U.S. Army Master Sgt. Greg Kelly, from the 19th Special Forces Group, Rhode Island National Guard, presents U.S. Parachutist Badges to partner nation paratroopers during wing pinning ceremony during Leapfest 20... More
A German Jumpmaster rehearses actions in the CH-47
A German Jumpmaster rehearses actions in the CH-47 Chinook with multinational paratroopers at Leapfest 2018 at West Kingston, RI., August 1, 2018. Leapfest is the largest, longest standing, international static... 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
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
U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Donald Varieur, assigned to Charlie
U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Donald Varieur, assigned to Charlie Company, 1/143rd Airborne Infantry Regiment goes over the drop zone with a group of U.S. Army and Partner Nation Paratroopers during Leapfest 2016 at the U... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Dean Deangelo of Joint Georgia
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Dean Deangelo of Joint Georgia National Guard is awarded for having the fastest jump time during Leapfest at the Hyatt Hotel in Newport, R.I., Aug. 7, 2016. Leapfest is the largest, longest... More
Italian Army Paratrooper Sgt. Major Claudio Mascolo
Italian Army Paratrooper Sgt. Major Claudio Mascolo runs down wind in order to deflate his parachute after landing on Drop Zone Castle during a foreign wing exchange jump as part of Leapfest 2016 in West Kings... More
A british paratrooper undergoes JMPI in preparation
A british paratrooper undergoes JMPI in preparation for airborne operations in West Kingston, R.I., August 8, 2016. Leapfest is the largest, longest standing, international static line parachute training event ... More
A group of U.S. Army and Bangladeshis Paratroopers
A group of U.S. Army and Bangladeshis Paratroopers execute a Parachute Landing Fall at the University of Rhode Island in West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 6, 2016. Leapfest is an International parachute training event ... More
A group of U.S. Army and Italian Paratroopers perform
A group of U.S. Army and Italian Paratroopers perform parachute landing falls during Leapfest on a pick-up zone in West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 8, 2016. Leapfest is an International parachute training event and co... More
Italian Army Grenadier General Enrico Pollini, a jumpmaster,
Italian Army Grenadier General Enrico Pollini, a jumpmaster, earns his U.S. Army Airborne Jumpmaster wings at a wings exchange ceremony during Leapfest on a drop zone in West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 8, 2016. Leapf... More
British and Italian paratroopers are briefed on Sustained
British and Italian paratroopers are briefed on Sustained Airborne Training during Leapfest 2017 at the University of Rhode Island, West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 1, 2017. Leapfest is the largest, longest standing, ... More
U.S. Army Col. Elis F. Hopkins III, from the 56 Troop
U.S. Army Col. Elis F. Hopkins III, from the 56 Troop Command, Rhode Island National Guard, presents U.S. Parachutist Badges to partner nation paratroopers during Leapfest 2017 at the University of Rhode Island... More
A German Jumpmaster rehearses actions in the CH-47
A German Jumpmaster rehearses actions in the CH-47 Chinook with multinational paratroopers at Leapfest 2018 at West Kingston, RI., August 1, 2018. Leapfest is the largest, longest standing, international static... More
A group of British Paratroopers listens to a briefing
A group of British 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, internati... More
Two Italian Paratroopers help each other rig their
Two Italian Paratroopers help 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
U.S. Army Paratrooper Staff Sgt. George Stapley of
U.S. Army Paratrooper Staff Sgt. George Stapley of the Utah National Guard gathers up his parachute during Leapfest 2016 in West Kingston, R.I., August 4, 2016. Leapfest is an International parachute training e... More
U.S. Army Spc. Derek Pilkington, assigned to Charlie
U.S. Army Spc. Derek Pilkington, assigned to Charlie Company 1/143rd Airborne Infantry Regiment, conducts a Parachute Landing Fall at the University of Rhode Island in West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 6, 2016. Leapfes... 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
German Army Paratrooper his their U.S. Army Airborne
German Army Paratrooper his their U.S. Army Airborne jump wings at a wings exchange ceremony during Leapfest on a drop zone in West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 8, 2016. Leapfest is the largest, longest standing, inter... More
Italian Army Paratrooper Sgt. Major Claudio Mascolo
Italian Army Paratrooper Sgt. Major Claudio Mascolo watches as fellow paratroopers from partner nations jump onto Drop Zone Castle during a foreign wing exchange jump as part of Leapfest 2016 in West Kingston, ... More
A group of U.S. Army and Italian Paratroopers perform
A group of U.S. Army and Italian Paratroopers perform parachute landing falls during Leapfest on a pick-up zone in West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 8, 2016. Leapfest is an International parachute training event and co... More
A British paratrooper performs a Parachute Landing
A British paratrooper performs a Parachute Landing Fall during Leapfest 2017 at the University of Rhode Island, West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 1, 2017. Leapfest is the largest, longest standing, international static... More
U.S. Army Col. Elis F. Hopkins III, from the 56 Troop
U.S. Army Col. Elis F. Hopkins III, from the 56 Troop Command, Rhode Island National Guard, presents U.S. Parachutist Badges to partner nation paratroopers during Leapfest 2017 at the University of Rhode Island... 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
Following a friendship jump, eight countries exchanged
Following a friendship jump, eight countries exchanged wings during a ceremony at the Leapfest International Airborne Competition, Aug. 5, 2019, West Kingston, R.I. The jump and ceremony honor the nations’ frie... More
A group of Canadian Paratroopers listen to a briefing
A group of Canadian 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, internati... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Justin Morelli and Spc. Michael
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Justin Morelli and Spc. Michael Cox, assigned to the 982nd Combat Camera Company (Airborne), conducts pre-jump operations during Leapfest 2016 at the University of Rhode Island, West Kingst... More
U.S. Army Paratrooper Staff Sgt. George Stapley of
U.S. Army Paratrooper Staff Sgt. George Stapley of the Utah National Guard gathers up his parachute during Leapfest 2016 in West Kingston, R.I., August 4, 2016. Leapfest is an International parachute training e... 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 group of U.S. Army Paratroopers perform parachute
A group of U.S. Army Paratroopers perform parachute landing falls during Leapfest bon a pick-up in West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 8, 2016. Leapfest is an International parachute training event and competition hosted... 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. Army Paratrooper earns his Italian Army Airborne
U.S. Army Paratrooper earns his Italian Army Airborne jump wings at a wings exchange ceremony during Leapfest bon a drop zone in West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 8, 2016. Leapfest is the largest, longest standing, i... More
Italian Army Paratrooper Sgt. Major Claudio Mascolo
Italian Army Paratrooper Sgt. Major Claudio Mascolo watches fellow paratroopers from partner nations jump onto Drop Zone Castle during a foreign wing exchange jump as part of Leapfest 2016 in West Kingston, R.I... More
A British paratrooper stands in the holding area during
A British paratrooper stands in the holding area during airborne operations during Leapfest 2017 at the University of Rhode Island, West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 1, 2017. Leapfest is the largest, longest standing, ... More
A U.S. Army soldier, from the 56 Troop Command, Rhode
A U.S. Army soldier, from the 56 Troop Command, Rhode Island National Guard, holds U.S. Parachutist Badges during Leapfest 2017 at the University of Rhode Island, West Kingston, R.I., August 6, 2017. Leapfest i... More
Canadian paratrooper Pte. Laurence Seguin-Mandeville,
Canadian paratrooper Pte. Laurence Seguin-Mandeville, assists a British paratrooper with the MC-1 parachute during Leapfest 2018 at West Kingston, RI., August 1, 2018. Leapfest is the largest, longest standing,... More
A group of Italian Paratroopers listen to a briefing
A group of Italian 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, internatio... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Edward Reagan, assigned to the
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Edward Reagan, 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, 20... More
A U.S. Army Paratrooper performs a Parachute Landing
A U.S. Army Paratrooper performs a Parachute Landing Fall during Leapfest 2016 in West Kingston, R.I., August 4, 2016. Leapfest is an International parachute training event and competition hosted by the 56th Tr... More
British Army Paratrooper earns his Italian Army Airborne
British Army Paratrooper earns his Italian Army Airborne jump wings at a wings exchange ceremony during Leapfest on a drop zone in West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 8, 2016. Leapfest is the largest, longest standing,... More
South African Paratrooper Sgt. Louis Botha, 3rd Parachute
South African Paratrooper Sgt. Louis Botha, 3rd Parachute Battalion, puts his parachute harness into an Aviators Kit Bag after landing on Drop Zone Castle during a foreign wing exchange jump as part of Leapfest... 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. Army Paratrooper performs a parachute landing
U.S. Army Paratrooper performs a parachute landing fall during Leapfest on a pick-up zone in West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 8, 2016. Leapfest is an International parachute training event and competition hosted by th... 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, explains the correct way to hold a static line at the University of Rhode Island in West Kingston, R.I., Aug. ... More
An Italian paratrooper dons his MC-6 parachute to jump
An Italian paratrooper dons his MC-6 parachute to jump out of a CH-47 F Chinook Helicopter during Leapfest 2017 at the University of Rhode Island, West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 1, 2017. Leapfest is the largest, lon... More
U.S and partner nation paratroopers preform airborne
U.S and partner nation paratroopers preform airborne operations from a CH-47 Chinook during Leapfest 2017 at the University of Rhode Island, West Kingston, R.I., August 6, 2017. Leapfest is the largest, longest... 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
A group of British Paratroopers listen to a briefing
A group of British 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, internatio... 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
A U.S. Army Paratrooper runs toward a jump target during
A U.S. Army Paratrooper runs toward a jump target during Leapfest 2016 in West Kingston, R.I., August 4, 2016. Leapfest is an International parachute training event and competition hosted by the 56th Troop Comm... More
A group of U.S. Army and Italian Paratroopers perform
A group of U.S. Army and Italian Paratroopers perform parachute landing falls during Leapfest on a pick-up zone in West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 8, 2016. Leapfest is an International parachute training event and co... 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
U.S. Army Paratroopers buddy rig in MC-6 parachutes
U.S. Army Paratroopers buddy rig in 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 b... More