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President Barack Obama, U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck

President Barack Obama, U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck

President Barack Obama, U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin E. Dempsey observe a moment of silence during the 9/11 memorial ceremony at the Pentagon in ... More

Gen. Gordon R. Sullivan, U.S. Army Ret., the President

Gen. Gordon R. Sullivan, U.S. Army Ret., the President

Gen. Gordon R. Sullivan, U.S. Army Ret., the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) gives a speech during the AUSA annual meeting at the Walter E. Washington c... More

President Barack Obama speaks during a Medal of Honor

President Barack Obama speaks during a Medal of Honor

President Barack Obama speaks during a Medal of Honor ceremony, in honor of U.S. Army 1st Lt. Alonzo H. Cushing, at the White House in Washington, D.C., Nov. 6, 2014. Cushing was posthumously awarded the Medal ... More

Deputy Secretary of Defense Robert O. Work speaks during

Deputy Secretary of Defense Robert O. Work speaks during

Deputy Secretary of Defense Robert O. Work speaks during a Hall of Heroes induction ceremony, in honor of U.S. Army 1st Lt. Alonzo H. Cushing, at the Pentagon, Washington, Nov. 7, 2014. Cushing was posthumously... More

The Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm.

The Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm.

The Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. James A. Winnefeld, Jr. watches as U.S. Military Academy cheerleaders perform during the Army-Navy football game pep rally at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C.... More

President of the United States Barack Obama, U.S. Secretary

President of the United States Barack Obama, U.S. Secretary

President of the United States Barack Obama, U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, Vice President of the United States Joe Biden, and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin E. Dempsey arrive to Conm... More

An Italian jumpmaster speaks with U.S. Army paratroopers

An Italian jumpmaster speaks with U.S. Army paratroopers

An Italian jumpmaster speaks with U.S. Army paratroopers during Operation Toy Drop at Sicily Drop Zone, Fort Bragg, N.C., Dec. 4, 2015. The 18th annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop provides children w... More

U.S. Army paratroopers wait to board a bus at Sicily

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

The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin

The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin

The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin E. Dempsey speaks while President Barack Obama and U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel listen, during the 9/11 memorial ceremony at the Pentagon in Washingto... More

U.S. Army Soldiers and civilians participate in the

U.S. Army Soldiers and civilians participate in the

U.S. Army Soldiers and civilians participate in the opening ceremony of the Association of the United States Army's annual meeting at the Walter E. Washington convention center in Washington, Oct. 13, 2014. (U... More

President Barack Obama and Helen Loring Ensign, a descendant

President Barack Obama and Helen Loring Ensign, a descendant

President Barack Obama and Helen Loring Ensign, a descendant of U.S. Army 1st Lt. Alonzo H. Cushing, listen to the reading of the Medal of Honor citation during a ceremony at the White House in Washington, D.C.... More

Secretary of the Army John McHugh speaks during a Hall

Secretary of the Army John McHugh speaks during a Hall

Secretary of the Army John McHugh speaks during a Hall of Heroes induction ceremony, in honor of U.S. Army 1st Lt. Alonzo H. Cushing, at the Pentagon, Washington, Nov. 7, 2014. Cushing was posthumously awarded ... More

The Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel shakes the hand

The Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel shakes the hand

The Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel shakes the hand of the Army football team’s mascot as the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin E. Dempsey claps during the Army-Navy football game pep rally at ... More

U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel and the commander

U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel and the commander

U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel and the commander of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), Col. Johnny Davis, render honors during Hagel’s farewell tribute at Conmy Hall on Joint Base Myer-Hende... More

An Indonesian jumpmaster shakes the hand of a U.S.

An Indonesian jumpmaster shakes the hand of a U.S.

An Indonesian jumpmaster shakes the hand of a U.S. Army paratrooper during a ceremony, as part of Operation Toy Drop, at Sicily Drop Zone, Fort Bragg, N.C., Dec. 4, 2015. The 18th annual Randy Oler Memorial Ope... More

U.S. Army Master Sgt. Aaron Thompson, a jumpmaster

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

The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin

The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin

The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin E. Dempsey speaks while President Barack Obama and U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel listen, during the 9/11 memorial ceremony at the Pentagon in Washingto... More

The Secretary of the Army John McHugh speaks during

The Secretary of the Army John McHugh speaks during

The Secretary of the Army John McHugh speaks during the opening ceremony of the Association of the United States Army's annual meeting at the Walter E. Washington convention center in Washington, Oct. 13, 2014.... More

President Barack Obama and Helen Loring Ensign, a descendant

President Barack Obama and Helen Loring Ensign, a descendant

President Barack Obama and Helen Loring Ensign, a descendant of U.S. Army 1st Lt. Alonzo H. Cushing, listen to the reading of the Medal of Honor citation during a ceremony at the White House in Washington, D.C.... More

Secretary of the Army John McHugh speaks during a Hall

Secretary of the Army John McHugh speaks during a Hall

Secretary of the Army John McHugh speaks during a Hall of Heroes induction ceremony, in honor of U.S. Army 1st Lt. Alonzo H. Cushing, at the Pentagon, Washington, Nov. 7, 2014. Cushing was posthumously awarded ... More

The U.S. Army Chief of Public Affairs Brig. Gen. Ronald

The U.S. Army Chief of Public Affairs Brig. Gen. Ronald

The U.S. Army Chief of Public Affairs Brig. Gen. Ronald F. Lewis speaks during the Army-Navy football game pep rally at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., Dec. 12, 2014. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Laura Buchta)

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin E.

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin E.

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin E. Dempsey speaks during U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel’s farewell tribute at Conmy Hall on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall in Arlington, Va., Jan. 28, 2015.... More

A U.S. Army paratrooper receives Indonesian jump wings

A U.S. Army paratrooper receives Indonesian jump wings

A U.S. Army paratrooper receives Indonesian jump wings after jumping into Sicily Drop Zone, as part of Operation Toy Drop, at Fort Bragg, N.C., Dec. 4, 2015. The 18th annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Dr... More

U.S. Army paratroopers inspect their equipment before

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

The Medal of Honor recipient former U.S. Army Staff

The Medal of Honor recipient former U.S. Army Staff

The Medal of Honor recipient former U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ryan Pitts listens as the audience applause him after he is inducted into the Hall of Heroes during his induction ceremony at the Pentagon in Washington,... More

U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel speaks while President

U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel speaks while President

U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel speaks while President Barack Obama and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin E. Dempsey listen, during the 9/11 memorial ceremony at the Pentagon in Washingto... More

The Vice Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army Gen. Daniel

The Vice Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army Gen. Daniel

The Vice Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army Gen. Daniel B. Allyn and Sgt. Maj. of the U.S. Army Raymond F. Chandler III award Soldier of the Year Spc. Thomas Boyd and Noncommissioned Officer of the Year Sgt. 1st C... More

President Barack Obama and Helen Loring Ensign, a descendant

President Barack Obama and Helen Loring Ensign, a descendant

President Barack Obama and Helen Loring Ensign, a descendant of U.S. Army 1st Lt. Alonzo H. Cushing, hold an encased Medal of Honor during a ceremony at the White House in Washington, D.C., Nov. 6, 2014. Cushin... More

Vice Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army Gen. Daniel B.

Vice Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army Gen. Daniel B.

Vice Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army Gen. Daniel B. Allyn speaks during a Hall of Heroes induction ceremony, in honor of U.S. Army 1st Lt. Alonzo H. Cushing, at the Pentagon, Washington, Nov. 7, 2014. Cushing w... More

The U.S. Army football team’s mascot performs for a

The U.S. Army football team’s mascot performs for a

The U.S. Army football team’s mascot performs for a crowd during the Army-Navy football game pep rally at the Pentagon in Washington Dec. 12, 2014. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Laura Buchta)

Vice President of the United States Joe Biden speaks

Vice President of the United States Joe Biden speaks

Vice President of the United States Joe Biden speaks during U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel’s farewell tribute at Conmy Hall on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall in Arlington, Va., Jan. 28, 2015. (U.S. Army pho... More

A U.S. Army paratrooper receives Columbian jump wings

A U.S. Army paratrooper receives Columbian jump wings

A U.S. Army paratrooper receives Columbian jump wings after jumping into Sicily Drop Zone, as part of Operation Toy Drop, at Fort Bragg, N.C., Dec. 4, 2015. The 18th annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Dro... More

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Cliff Harrington helps Staff Sgt.

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Cliff Harrington helps Staff Sgt.

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Cliff Harrington helps Staff Sgt. Benjamin Johns, both paratroopers with 3rd Battalion (Airborne), 4th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, put on his parachute before participating in a C-130 r... More

President Barack Obama speaks while U.S. Defense Secretary

President Barack Obama speaks while U.S. Defense Secretary

President Barack Obama speaks while U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin E. Dempsey listen, during the 9/11 memorial ceremony at the Pentagon in Washingto... More

President Barack Obama and Helen Loring Ensign, a descendant

President Barack Obama and Helen Loring Ensign, a descendant

President Barack Obama and Helen Loring Ensign, a descendant of U.S. Army 1st Lt. Alonzo H. Cushing, hold an encased Medal of Honor as the Secretary of the Army John McHugh, congressmen James Sensenbrenner, Jr.... More

The Secretary of the Army John McHugh presents the

The Secretary of the Army John McHugh presents the

The Secretary of the Army John McHugh presents the Medal of Honor plaque and citation to Helen Loring Ensign, a descendant of U.S. Army 1st Lt. Alonzo H. Cushing, as the Deputy Secretary of Defense Robert O. Wo... More

The U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond T. Odierno

The U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond T. Odierno

The U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond T. Odierno speaks during the Army-Navy football game pep rally at the Pentagon in Washington, Dec. 12, 2014. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Laura Buchta)

President of the United States Barack Obama, U.S. Secretary

President of the United States Barack Obama, U.S. Secretary

President of the United States Barack Obama, U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin E. Dempsey smile as Vice President of the United States Joe Biden speaks... More

A U.S. Army paratrooper salutes a German jumpmaster

A U.S. Army paratrooper salutes a German jumpmaster

A U.S. Army paratrooper salutes a German jumpmaster after receiving jump wings during Operation Toy Drop, at Sicily Drop Zone, Fort Bragg, N.C., Dec. 4, 2015. The 18th annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy D... More

U.S. Army paratroopers Pvt. Tyler Gentry and Sgt. Hugo

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

President Barack Obama speaks while U.S. Defense Secretary

President Barack Obama speaks while U.S. Defense Secretary

President Barack Obama speaks while U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin E. Dempsey listen, during the 9/11 memorial ceremony at the Pentagon in Washingto... More

The Secretary of the Army John McHugh presents the

The Secretary of the Army John McHugh presents the

The Secretary of the Army John McHugh presents the Medal of Honor plaque and citation to Helen Loring Ensign, a descendant of U.S. Army 1st Lt. Alonzo H. Cushing, as the Deputy Secretary of Defense Robert O. Wo... More

Secretary of the Army John McHugh speaks during the

Secretary of the Army John McHugh speaks during the

Secretary of the Army John McHugh speaks during the Army-Navy football game pep rally at the Pentagon in Washington, Dec. 12, 2014. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Laura Buchta)

President of the United States Barack Obama speaks

President of the United States Barack Obama speaks

President of the United States Barack Obama speaks during U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel’s farewell tribute at Conmy Hall on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall in Arlington, Va., Jan. 28, 2015. (U.S. Army photo... More

A German jumpmaster shakes the hand of a U.S. Army

A German jumpmaster shakes the hand of a U.S. Army

A German jumpmaster shakes the hand of a U.S. Army paratrooper during a ceremony, as part of Operation Toy Drop, at Sicily Drop Zone, Fort Bragg, N.C., Dec. 4, 2015. The 18th annual Randy Oler Memorial Operatio... More

U.S. Army Capt. Courtney Cohen, a paratrooper with

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

President Barack Obama, U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck

President Barack Obama, U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck

President Barack Obama, U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin E. Dempsey participate in the 9/11 memorial ceremony at the Pentagon in Washington, Sept. 11... More

The Deputy Secretary of Defense Robert O. Work presents

The Deputy Secretary of Defense Robert O. Work presents

The Deputy Secretary of Defense Robert O. Work presents the Medal of Honor flag to Helen Loring Ensign, a descendant of U.S. Army 1st Lt. Alonzo H. Cushing, as the Secretary of the Army John McHugh, the Vice Ch... More

Secretary of the Army John McHugh launches a T-shirt

Secretary of the Army John McHugh launches a T-shirt

Secretary of the Army John McHugh launches a T-shirt with a pressure gun during the Army-Navy football game pep rally at the Pentagon in Washington, Dec. 12, 2014. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Laura Buchta)

President of the United States Barack Obama speaks

President of the United States Barack Obama speaks

President of the United States Barack Obama speaks during U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel’s farewell tribute at Conmy Hall on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall in Arlington, Va., Jan. 28, 2015. (U.S. Army photo... More

A Canadian jumpmaster shakes the hand of a U.S. Army

A Canadian jumpmaster shakes the hand of a U.S. Army

A Canadian jumpmaster shakes the hand of a U.S. Army paratrooper during a ceremony, as part of Operation Toy Drop, at Sicily Drop Zone, Fort Bragg, N.C., Dec. 4, 2015. The 18th annual Randy Oler Memorial Operat... More

U.S. Army Lt. Col. Jusaw McConnell, a paratrooper with

U.S. Army Lt. Col. Jusaw McConnell, a paratrooper with

U.S. Army Lt. Col. Jusaw McConnell, a paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne Division, has her parachute adjusted by a U.S. Army parachute rigger on Fort Bragg, N.C., March 19, 2016. Lt. Col. McConnell was particip... More

The Secretary of the Army John McHugh, The Deputy Secretary

The Secretary of the Army John McHugh, The Deputy Secretary

The Secretary of the Army John McHugh, The Deputy Secretary of Defense Robert O. Work, Helen Loring Ensign, a descendant of U.S. Army 1st Lt. Alonzo H. Cushing, the Vice Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army Gen. Dan... More

President of the United States Barack Obama speaks

President of the United States Barack Obama speaks

President of the United States Barack Obama speaks during U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel’s farewell tribute at Conmy Hall on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall in Arlington, Va., Jan. 28, 2015. (U.S. Army photo... More

U.S. Army paratroopers stand in formation before receiving

U.S. Army paratroopers stand in formation before receiving

U.S. Army paratroopers stand in formation before receiving Canadian jump wings after jumping into Sicily Drop Zone, as part of Operation Toy Drop, at Fort Bragg, N.C., Dec. 4, 2015. The 18th annual Randy Oler M... More

A U.S. Army paratrooper adjusts Spc. Ricardo Hernandez's

A U.S. Army paratrooper adjusts Spc. Ricardo Hernandez's

A U.S. Army paratrooper adjusts Spc. Ricardo Hernandez's parachute on Fort Bragg, N.C., March 19, 2016. Spc. Hernandez was participating in a Saturday Proficiency Jump Program (SPJP) jump to maintain her jump s... More

Jessica Loring, a descendant of U.S. Army 1st Lt. Alonzo

Jessica Loring, a descendant of U.S. Army 1st Lt. Alonzo

Jessica Loring, a descendant of U.S. Army 1st Lt. Alonzo H. Cushing, speaks during a Hall of Heroes induction ceremony in honor of 1st Lt. Cushing, at the Pentagon in Washington, Nov. 7, 2014. Cushing was posth... More

U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, Vice President

U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, Vice President

U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, Vice President of the United States Joe Biden, and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin E. Dempsey smile as President of the United States Barack Obama speaks... More

A Latvian jumpmaster shakes the hand of a U.S. Army

A Latvian jumpmaster shakes the hand of a U.S. Army

A Latvian jumpmaster shakes the hand of a U.S. Army paratrooper during a ceremony, as part of Operation Toy Drop, at Sicily Drop Zone, Fort Bragg, N.C., Dec. 4, 2015. The 18th annual Randy Oler Memorial Operati... More

U.S. Army paratroopers and their families watch as

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

Jessica Loring, a descendant of U.S. Army 1st Lt. Alonzo

Jessica Loring, a descendant of U.S. Army 1st Lt. Alonzo

Jessica Loring, a descendant of U.S. Army 1st Lt. Alonzo H. Cushing, speaks during a Hall of Heroes induction ceremony in honor of 1st Lt. Cushing, at the Pentagon in Washington, Nov. 7, 2014. Cushing was posth... More

U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel speaks during

U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel speaks during

U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel speaks during his farewell tribute at Conmy Hall on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall in Arlington, Va., Jan. 28, 2015. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Laura Buchta/Released)

A U.S. Army paratrooper receives German jump wings

A U.S. Army paratrooper receives German jump wings

A U.S. Army paratrooper receives German jump wings after jumping into Sicily Drop Zone, as part of Operation Toy Drop, at Fort Bragg, N.C., Dec. 4, 2015. The 18th annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop p... More

A U.S. Army jumpmaster gives a 10 minute warning to

A U.S. Army jumpmaster gives a 10 minute warning to

A U.S. Army jumpmaster gives a 10 minute warning to paratroopers before they conduct a C-130 ramp jump into Sicily Drop Zone on Fort Bragg, N.C., March 19, 2016. The paratroopers were participating in a Saturda... More

U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel speaks during

U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel speaks during

U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel speaks during his farewell tribute at Conmy Hall on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall in Arlington, Va., Jan. 28, 2015. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Laura Buchta/Released)

U.S. Army paratroopers walk past Santa and Mrs. Claus

U.S. Army paratroopers walk past Santa and Mrs. Claus

U.S. Army paratroopers walk past Santa and Mrs. Claus after jumping into Sicily Drop Zone, as part of Operation Toy Drop, at Fort Bragg, N.C., Dec. 5, 2015. The 18th annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Dro... More

A U.S. Army paratrooper prepares to conduct a C-130

A U.S. Army paratrooper prepares to conduct a C-130

A U.S. Army paratrooper prepares to conduct 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... More

U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel speaks during

U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel speaks during

U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel speaks during his farewell tribute at Conmy Hall on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall in Arlington, Va., Jan. 28, 2015. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Laura Buchta/Released)

U.S. Army paratroopers walk past Santa and Mrs. Claus

U.S. Army paratroopers walk past Santa and Mrs. Claus

U.S. Army paratroopers walk past Santa and Mrs. Claus after jumping into Sicily Drop Zone, as part of Operation Toy Drop, at Fort Bragg, N.C., Dec. 5, 2015. The 18th annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Dro... 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

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

U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel speaks during

U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel speaks during

U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel speaks during his farewell tribute at Conmy Hall on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall in Arlington, Va., Jan. 28, 2015. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Laura Buchta/Released)

A Dutch jumpmaster returns a salute from a U.S. Army

A Dutch jumpmaster returns a salute from a U.S. Army

A Dutch jumpmaster returns a salute from a U.S. Army paratrooper after pinning jump wings on him during a ceremony at Sicily Drop Zone, as part of Operation Toy Drop, at Fort Bragg, N.C., Dec. 5, 2015. The 18th... More

A U.S. Army paratrooper high-fives the jumpmaster before

A U.S. Army paratrooper high-fives the jumpmaster before

A U.S. Army paratrooper high-fives the jumpmaster before conducting 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 Jum... More

U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel speaks during

U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel speaks during

U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel speaks during his farewell tribute at Conmy Hall on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall in Arlington, Va., Jan. 28, 2015. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Laura Buchta/Released)

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Daniel R. Ammerman, commanding

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Daniel R. Ammerman, commanding

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Daniel R. Ammerman, commanding general of the U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), receives Indonesian jump wings after jumping into Sicily Drop Zone, as ... More

A U.S. Army paratrooper jumps out of a C-130 into Sicily

A U.S. Army paratrooper jumps out of a C-130 into Sicily

A U.S. Army paratrooper jumps out of a C-130 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 j... More

President of the United States Barack Obama, U.S. Secretary

President of the United States Barack Obama, U.S. Secretary

President of the United States Barack Obama, U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, Vice President of the United States Joe Biden, and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin E. Dempsey stand during a... More

A U.S. Army paratrooper receives Indonesian jump wings

A U.S. Army paratrooper receives Indonesian jump wings

A U.S. Army paratrooper receives Indonesian jump wings after jumping into Sicily Drop Zone, as part of Operation Toy Drop, at Fort Bragg, N.C., Dec. 5, 2015. The 18th annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Dr... 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

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

An Indonesian jumpmaster returns a U.S. Army paratrooper's

An Indonesian jumpmaster returns a U.S. Army paratrooper's

An Indonesian jumpmaster returns a U.S. Army paratrooper's salute after pinning jump wings on him during Operation Toy Drop, at Sicily Drop Zone, Fort Bragg, N.C., Dec. 5, 2015. The 18th annual Randy Oler Memor... More

A C-130 transports U.S. Army paratroopers over Sicily

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 jump into Sicily Drop Zone on

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 paratroopers jump into Sicily Drop Zone on

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

NOSC Quincy Commanding Officer, Lt. Cmdr. Christopher

NOSC Quincy Commanding Officer, Lt. Cmdr. Christopher

NOSC Quincy Commanding Officer, Lt. Cmdr. Christopher Orlowski, congratulates Quartermaster 3rd Class Thomas Holbrook, assigned to Naval Sea Systems Command, after frocking him as a Petty Officer aboard the ex-... More