U.S. Army Sgt. Castro Bustillos-Hawk, assigned to the
U.S. Army Sgt. Castro Bustillos-Hawk, assigned to the 56th Troop Command, Rigger Section, instructs a group of paratroopers from nine countries on how to put on the MC-6 parachute during Leapfest Airborne Compe... More
International paratroopers practice landing techniques
International paratroopers practice landing techniques during Leapfest in West Kingston, R.I., July 29, 2014. Leapfest is an Airborne parachute competition sponsored by the Rhode Island National Guard to promot... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Joshua Jones and Derek Golec,
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Joshua Jones and Derek Golec, both members of the 165th Quartermaster Company Detachment 1, Ind. National Guard, go over the MC-6 parachute with international Leapfest participants, July 2... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Castro Bastillos-Hawk instructs international
U.S. Army Sgt. Castro Bastillos-Hawk instructs international paratroopers on how to don a MC-6 parachute during Leapfest in West Kingston, R.I., July 29, 2014. Leapfest is an Airborne parachute competition spon... More
U.S. Army paratrooper Staff Sgt. Joshua Jones helps
U.S. Army paratrooper Staff Sgt. Joshua Jones helps Staff Sgt. Darek Golec with his parachute during Leapfest XXXI in Kingston, R.I., July 29, 2014. Leapfest is an airborne parachute competition sponsored by th... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. James Cartier and Sgt. Mike Lessing,
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. James Cartier and Sgt. Mike Lessing, assigned to the 56th Troop Command, Rigger Section, writes down pre-jump operations on a dry erase board during Leapfest Airborne Competition on July 30... More
A group of British paratroopers watches a U.S. Army
A group of British paratroopers watches a U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook Helicopter, assigned to Bravo Company, 2/104th Aviation, Connecticut National Guard, land on a landing zone during Leapfest Airborne Competition... More
A British Paratrooper performs a Parachute Land and
A British Paratrooper performs a Parachute Land and Fall (PLF) during Leapfest XXXI in Kingston, RI., July 30, 2014. Leapfest is an Airborne parachute competition sponsored by the Rhode Island National Guard to... More
U.S. Army Chaplain (Maj) Tim Bourquin demonstrates
U.S. Army Chaplain (Maj) Tim Bourquin demonstrates Prejump procedures to international paratroopers during Leapfest XXXI in Kingston, RI., July 30, 2014. Leapfest is an Airborne parachute competition sponsored... More
U.S. Army and international paratroopers stand in formation
U.S. Army and international paratroopers stand in formation during the Opening Ceremony of Leapfest in West Kingston, R.I., July 29, 2014. Leapfest is an Airborne parachute competition sponsored by the Rhode Is... More
The British paratrooper team from the 7th Parachute
The British paratrooper team from the 7th Parachute Regiment Royal Horse Artillery poses for a team picture during Leapfest XXXI, in Kingston, R.I., Aug. 2, 2014. Leapfest is an airborne parachute competition s... More
A group of U.S. Army paratroopers jumps from a CH-47
A group of U.S. Army paratroopers jumps from a CH-47 Chinook Helicopter during Leapfest Airborne Competition Aug. 2, 2014, West Kingston, R.I. Leapfest is an Airborne parachute competition sponsored by the Rhod... More
Going for the X, US Army Photo
A United States Soldier leaps for the X during Leapfest in West Kingston, R.I., on Aug. 2, 2014. Leapfest is an airborne parachute competition sponsored by the Rhode Island National Guard to promote high level ... 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
a group of German Paratroopers walks to board a CH-47
a group of German Paratroopers walks to board a CH-47 Chinook Helicopter on the pick up zone during Leapfest Airborne Competition Aug. 4, 2014, West Kingston, R.I. Leapfest is an Airborne parachute competition... More
Paratroopers from various countries listen to the
Paratroopers from various countries listen to the introductory briefing during in Operation Skyfall - Deutschland, Saarlouis, Germany, July 13, 2015. Operation Skyfall - Deutschland is a multilateral Combat Cam... More
German jumpmaster Marcus Laut gives instruction at
German jumpmaster Marcus Laut gives instruction at jumpmaster rehearsals during Operation Skyfall - Deutschland, Saarlouis, Germany, July 14, 2015. Operation Skyfall - Deutschland is a multilateral Combat Camer... More
A German Paratrooper recovers his parachute after landing
A German Paratrooper recovers his parachute after landing during airborne operations at Operation Skyfall - Deutschland, Saarbrücken, Germany, July 15, 2015. Operation Skyfall - Deutschland is a multilateral Co... More
A German paratrooper recovers his parachute after landing
A German paratrooper recovers his parachute after landing during airborne operations at Operation Skyfall - Deutschland, Saarbrücken, Germany, July 15, 2015. Operation Skyfall - Deutschland is a multilateral Co... More
A paratrooper parachutes to the ground during airborne
A paratrooper parachutes to the ground during airborne operations at Operation Skyfall - Deutschland, Saarbrücken, Germany, July 15, 2015. Operation Skyfall - Deutschland is a multilateral Combat Camera Subject... More
German Jumpmaster Markus Laut awaits to perform duties
German Jumpmaster Markus Laut awaits to perform duties during airborne operations at Operation Skyfall - Deutschland, Saarbrücken, Germany, July 15, 2015. Operation Skyfall - Deutschland is a multilateral Comba... More
U.S. Army Master Sgt. Scott McCoid, assigned to Special
U.S. Army Master Sgt. Scott McCoid, assigned to Special Operations Detachment Global, Coventry, R.I., checks for towed jumpers during a familiarization jump for Leapfest, July 28, 2015, in West Kingston, R.I. L... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Brian Fox, a rigger with the 165th
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Brian Fox, a rigger with the 165th Quartermaster Company from Seymour, Ind., checks the parachute of an Italian paratrooper in preparation for a familiarization jump at Kingstown, R.I., Jul... More
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Horace Murray documents a
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Horace Murray documents a jumpmaster showing how to perform static line control when jumping out of a CH-47 Chinook helicopter during Operation Leapfest in West Kingston, R.I., July 29,... More
Soldiers from the Netherlands Army rig each other’s
Soldiers from the Netherlands Army rig each other’s parachute at Leapfest in West Kingston, R.I., July 29, 2015. Leapfest is an international parachute competition hosted by the 56th Troop Command, Rhode Island... More
Members from the South African parachute team secure
Members from the South African parachute team secure their parachutes before a familiarization jump at Leapfest 2015 at the University of Rhode Island West Kingston campus July 29. Leapfest is an international ... More
A South African paratrooper hooks up to a static line
A South African paratrooper hooks up to a static line in preparation for the familiarization jump at Leapfest, July 29, 2015. Leapfest is an international parachute competition hosted by the 56th Troop Command,... More
Paratroopers from the Netherlands aid each other in
Paratroopers from the Netherlands aid each other in the donning of their MC-6 parachutes during in the familiarization jump at Leapfest, July 29, 2015. Leapfest is an international parachute competition hosted ... More
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class James Cartier, NCOIC of the
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class James Cartier, NCOIC of the Riggers, assigned to the 56th Troop Command, checks a parachute during repacking following a jump at Leapfest, July 30, 2015. Leapfest is an international pa... More
A static dispaly shows the name and parts of a MC-6
A static dispaly shows the name and parts of a MC-6 parachute system that is used in the rigger facility on Camp Fogarty, East Greenwich, R.I., July 30, 2015. Leapfest is an International parachute competition... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Deric Singer from the 165th Quartermaster
U.S. Army Sgt. Deric Singer from the 165th Quartermaster Company out of Seymour, Ind., uses a stow hook to stow suspension lines in a parachute for Leapfest, July 30, 2015. Leapfest is an International parachu... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Matt Purdy and Pfc. Erick Burgeson of
U.S. Army Sgt. Matt Purdy and Pfc. Erick Burgeson of the Indiana National Guard 165th Quartermaster Company Detachment 1 pack an MC-6 parachute in support of Operation Leapfest in West Kingston, R.I., July 30, ... 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
Paratroops rendered their salute when the colors of
Paratroops rendered their salute when the colors of the flags were presented at the opening ceremony of Leapfest 2015 in West Kingstown, R.I., Aug. 1, 2015. Leapfest is an International parachute competition ho... More
Leapfest 2015, US Army Photo, Italy
U.S. Army Capt. Loren Teillon, from the 982nd COMCAM, stands at attention along with other Soldiers attending the opening ceremony of Leapfest, Aug. 1, 2015. Leapfest is an international parachute competition ... More
Canadian Capt. Noel Mark from the 3rd Battalion, Royal
Canadian Capt. Noel Mark from the 3rd Battalion, Royal 22nd Regiment and his team receives the Lt. Col. Robert F. Ward Award during the awards ceremony, Aug. 1, 2015. Leapfest is an International parachute comp... More
A U.S. Army paratrooper races toward the finishing
A U.S. Army paratrooper races toward the finishing point at Leapfest 2015 in West Kingstown, R.I., Aug. 1, 2015. Leapfest is an International parachute competition hosted by the 56th Troop Command, Rhode Island... More
CH-47 Chinook helicopters stand ready for paratroopers
CH-47 Chinook helicopters stand ready for paratroopers participating in Leapfest in West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 1, 2015. Leapfest is an International parachute competition hosted by the 56th Troop Command, Rhode ... More
U.S. and partner nations stand in formation for the
U.S. and partner nations stand in formation for the opening ceremony of Leapfest, West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 1, 2015. Leapfest is an International parachute competition hosted by the 56th Troop Command, Rhode Is... More
British paratrooper Dominic Gardner-Wright takes part
British paratrooper Dominic Gardner-Wright takes part in Sustained Airborne Training prior to a wing exchange jump at Leapfest, West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 3, 2015. Leapfest is an International parachute competit... More
Airborne Soldiers participating in the Leapfest
Airborne Soldiers participating in the Leapfest International Airborne Competition in South Kingstown, Rhode Island enter a CH-47 flown by Soldiers from the New York Army National Guard's Bravo Company, 3rd Bat... 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
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
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
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
John Mahon, U.S. Army Soldier Systems Center jumper,
John Mahon, U.S. Army Soldier Systems Center jumper, fastens his helmet during Leapfest, Aug. 5, 2017, in West Kingstown, R.I. The Rhode Island National guard hosted the 34th annual event, which is the largest ... 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
A U.S. Army Jumpmaster observes over 300 Paratroopers
A U.S. Army Jumpmaster observes over 300 Paratroopers from nine different countries don MC-6 Parachutes during Leapfest 2018 at the University of Rhode Island in West Kingston, R.I., Jul. 31, 2018. Leapfest is ... More
A U.S. Army Paratrooper smiles during Leapfest 2018
A U.S. Army Paratrooper smiles during Leapfest 2018 at the University of Rhode Island in West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 1, 2018. Leapfest is the largest, longest-standing, international static line parachute trainin... 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 Botswanan Paratrooper listens to the Marshaling Area
A Botswanan Paratrooper listens to the Marshaling Area Control Officer's brief to start Leapfest 2018 at the University of Rhode Island in West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 5, 2018. Leapfest is the largest, longest-sta... More
U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Chris Callan, with 56th Troop Command,
U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Chris Callan, with 56th Troop Command, gives a safety brief during Leapfest 2019 at West Kingston, RI., July 31, 2019. Leapfest is the largest, longest-standing, international static line par... More
U.S. Army Parachute Rigger, with the 56th Troop Command,
U.S. Army Parachute Rigger, with the 56th Troop Command, assists a Chilean Paratrooper with donning an MC-6 parachute during Leapfest 2019 at the University of Rhode Island, West Kingston, R.I., July 31, 2019.... More
U.S. Army Paratrooper bends at the waist while having
U.S. Army Paratrooper bends at the waist while having a Jumpmaster Personnel Inspection (JMPI) during Leapfest 2019 at West Kingston, RI., August 3, 2019. Leapfest is the largest, longest-standing, internationa... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Joshua Wooten, with the 982nd Combat
U.S. Army Sgt. Joshua Wooten, with the 982nd Combat Camera Company (ABN), documents paratroopers during Leapfest 2019 at West Kingston, RI., August 5, 2019. Leapfest is the largest, longest standing, internatio... More
Soldiers in the 3rd Battalion, 126th Aviation Regiment
Soldiers in the 3rd Battalion, 126th Aviation Regiment support Leapfest International Airborne Competition on August 3, 2019, at the University of Rhode Island, in South Kingstown Rhode Island. Leapfest is a co... More
International Paratroopers from Morocco and Chile pose
International Paratroopers from Morocco and Chile pose for a group photo during Leapfest 2019 at West Kingston, RI., August 3, 2019. Leapfest is the largest, longest standing, international static line parachut... More
A group of U.S. Army Paratroopers and International
A group of U.S. Army Paratroopers and International Paratroopers prepare to board a CH-47 Chinook Helicopter during Leapfest 2019 at West Kingston, RI., August 5, 2019. Leapfest is the largest, longest standing... 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
U.S. Army and International Paratroopers perform parachute
U.S. Army and International Paratroopers perform parachute landing fall (PLF) while conducting sustained airborne training (SAT) during Leapfest 2019 at West Kingston, RI., August 5, 2019Leapfest is the largest... More
An International paratrooper practices landing techniques
An International paratrooper practices landing techniques during Leapfest in West Kingston, R.I., July 29, 2014. Leapfest is an Airborne parachute competition sponsored by the Rhode Island National Guard to pro... More
U.S. Army paratrooper Staff Sgt. Darek Golec helps
U.S. Army paratrooper Staff Sgt. Darek Golec helps a New Zealand paratrooper put on a parachute during Leapfest XXXI in Kingston, R.I., July 29, 2014. Leapfest is an airborne parachute competition sponsored by ... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Rocco Caputo and Sgt. Castro
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Rocco Caputo and Sgt. Castro Bustillos-Hawk, assigned to the 56th Troop Command, Rigger Section, instructs a group of paratroopers from nine countries on how to put on the MC-6 parachute du... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Joshua Jones from Columbus, Ind.,
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Joshua Jones from Columbus, Ind., assists his partner Derek Golec from Novi, Mich., (both members of the 165th Quartermaster Company Detachment 1, Ind. National Guard) with donning the MC-6... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Rocco Caputo, aided by a fellow
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Rocco Caputo, aided by a fellow rigger, demonstrates how to don a MC-6 parachute during Leapfest in West Kingston, R.I., July 29, 2014. Leapfest is an airborne parachute competition sponsor... More
Italian Paratroopers prepare for a jump during Leapfest
Italian Paratroopers prepare for a jump during Leapfest XXXI in Kingston, R.I., July 30, 2014. Leapfest is an Airborne parachute competition sponsored by the Rhode Island National Guard to promote high level te... More
A German Paratrooper waits to load onto a CH-47 Chinook
A German Paratrooper waits to load onto a CH-47 Chinook during Leapfest XXXI in Kingston, R.I., July 30, 2014. Leapfest is an Airborne parachute competition sponsored by the Rhode Island National Guard to promo... More
The flag of a Candian paratrooper is displayed on his
The flag of a Candian paratrooper is displayed on his left shoulder as he listens to a pre jump briefing during Leapfest Airborne Competition on July 30, 2014, West Kingston, R.I. Leapfest is an Airborne parach... More
A group of international paratroopers from nine countries
A group of international paratroopers from nine countries listens to a safety brief for a U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook Helicopter, assigned to Bravo Company, 2/104th Aviation, Connecticut National Guard during Leapf... More
Team 20 of New Zealand poses for a team picture during
Team 20 of New Zealand poses for a team picture during Leapfest XXXI, in Kingston, R.I., Aug. 2, 2014. Leapfest is an airborne parachute competition sponsored by the Rhode Island National Guard to promote high ... 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
Two U.S. Army paratroopers, assigned to 1st Battalion,
Two U.S. Army paratroopers, assigned to 1st Battalion, 143rd Infantry (Airborne), descend to the ground during Leapfest Airborne Competition Aug. 2, 2014, West Kingston, R.I. Leapfest is an Airborne parachute c... 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
a group of British paratroopers walks to board a CH-47
a group of British paratroopers walks to board a CH-47 Chinook Helicopter on the pick up zone during Leapfest Airborne Competition Aug. 4, 2014, West Kingston, R.I. Leapfest is an Airborne parachute competitio... More
Paratroopers from various countries listen to the
Paratroopers from various countries listen to the introductory briefing during in Operation Skyfall - Deutschland, Saarlouis, Germany, July 13, 2015. Operation Skyfall - Deutschland is a multilateral Combat Cam... More
U.S. Army paratroopers, from the 1st Brigade Combat
U.S. Army paratroopers, from the 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, prepare a German T-10 parachute system prior to airborne operations during Operation Skyfall - Deutschland, Saarlouis, Germany, ... More
A paratrooper parachutes to the ground during airborne
A paratrooper parachutes to the ground during airborne operations at Operation Skyfall - Deutschland, Saarbrücken, Germany, July 15, 2015. Operation Skyfall - Deutschland is a multilateral Combat Camera Subject... More
A paratrooper parachutes to the ground during airborne
A paratrooper parachutes to the ground during airborne operations at Operation Skyfall - Deutschland, Saarbrücken, Germany, July 15, 2015. Operation Skyfall - Deutschland is a multilateral Combat Camera Subject... More
A German C-160 aircraft is loaded with paratroopers
A German C-160 aircraft is loaded with paratroopers from various countries prior to airborne operations during Operation Skyfall - Deutschland, Saarbrücken, Germany, July 15, 2015. Operation Skyfall - Deutschla... More
Paratroopers from various countries parachute to the
Paratroopers from various countries parachute to the ground during airborne operations at Operation Skyfall - Deutschland, Saarbrücken, Germany, July 15, 2015. Operation Skyfall - Deutschland is a multilateral ... More
A Canadian paratrooper prepares for a familiarization
A Canadian paratrooper prepares for a familiarization jump prior to competing in Leapfest July 28, 2015, in West Kingston, R.I. Leapfest is an airborne parachute competition sponsored by the R.I. National Guard... 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
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Horace Murray documents a
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Horace Murray documents a jumpmaster showing how to perform static line control when jumping out of a CH-47 Chinook helicopter during Operation Leapfest in West Kingston, R.I., July 29,... More
Dutch paratroopers aid each other in the donning of
Dutch paratroopers aid each other in the donning of their MC-6 parachutes during in the familiarization jump at Leapfest, July 29, 2015. Leapfest is an international parachute competition hosted by the 56th Tro... More
Paratroopers exit a U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter
Paratroopers exit a U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter over West Kingston, R.I., July 29, 2015. Leapfest is an international parachute competition hosted by the 56th Troop Command, Rhode Island National Guard t... More
Soldiers from the Netherlands army rig each other's
Soldiers from the Netherlands army rig each other's parachute at Leapfest in West Kingston, R.I., July 29 2015. Leapfest is an international parachute competition hosted by the 56th Troop Command, Rhode Island ... More
U.S. Army Cpl. Jeffrey Tichenor assists United Kingdom
U.S. Army Cpl. Jeffrey Tichenor assists United Kingdom paratrooper Capt. Drew Houston donning his parachute in preparation for a familiarization jump, July 29, 2015. Leapfest is an international parachute compe... More
Sgt. Owen Jones assists his commander, Capt. Sam Cooper,
Sgt. Owen Jones assists his commander, Capt. Sam Cooper, both from the United Kingdom and members of the 7th Para Royal Horse Artillery, in the rigging of his parachute at the familiarization jump, July 29, 201... More
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Derek Golec, a rigger assigned
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Derek Golec, a rigger assigned to Det. 1, 165th Quartermaster Company, Ind. National Guard, checks a parachute during repacking following a jump at Leapfest, July 30, 2015. Leapfest is... More
Parachute riggers from the Indiana National Guard,
Parachute riggers from the Indiana National Guard, 165th Quartermaster Company, Det. 1, pack MC-6 parachutes for Operation Leapfest in West Kingston, R.I., July 30, 2015. Leapfest is an International parachute ... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Brian Fox, with the 165th Quatermaster
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Brian Fox, with the 165th Quatermaster Company, Indiana Army National Guard, checks the elastic bands on the static line of a MC-6 parachute that willl be used in Leapfest, East Greenwich, ... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Deric Singer from the 165th Quartermaster
U.S. Army Sgt. Deric Singer from the 165th Quartermaster Company out of Seymour, Ind., uses a stow hook to stow suspension lines in a parachute for Leapfest, July 30, 2015. Leapfest is an International parachu... 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