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U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Ed McKenna, a pararescue specialist with the 123rd Special Tactics Squadron, Kentucky Air National Guard, lands after a free-fall jump from a C-130 Hercules aircraft with a tandem nonqualified jumper July 23, 2014, during Patrio Stock Photo

RME6AX1P–U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Ed McKenna, a pararescue specialist with the 123rd Special Tactics Squadron, Kentucky Air National Guard, lands after a free-fall jump from a C-130 Hercules aircraft with a tandem nonqualified jumper July 23, 2014, during Patrio

A reconnaissance Marine jump master with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Force Reconnaissance Platoon awaits the Marines that conduct military free fall operations to board the C-130 Hercules at Anderson Air Force Base, Guam, June 16, 2018. FRP trains for free fall operations using a high altitude low opening jump in order to hone insertion capabilities. The 31st MEU, the Marine Corps’ only continuously forward-deployed MEU, provides a flexible force ready to perform a wide-range of military operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexis B. Betances/Released) Stock Photo

RMP89NFX–A reconnaissance Marine jump master with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Force Reconnaissance Platoon awaits the Marines that conduct military free fall operations to board the C-130 Hercules at Anderson Air Force Base, Guam, June 16, 2018. FRP trains for free fall operations using a high altitude low opening jump in order to hone insertion capabilities. The 31st MEU, the Marine Corps’ only continuously forward-deployed MEU, provides a flexible force ready to perform a wide-range of military operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexis B. Betances/Released)

U.S. Senator Rick Scott talks to visitors and the media at the Hyundai Air & Sea Show media day at the US Coast Guard Air Station, Miami, Florida, on Friday, May 27, 2022. The Miami Memorial Day air and sea show will feature the US Army HH-60 Black Hawk, USAF A-10 Thunderbolt II, USAF B-52 Bomber, USAF C-130 Hercules, USAF C-17 Global Master III, USAF C-5 Galaxy, USAF CH-53 Sea Stallion, F-15 Eagle, USAF F-16 Fighting Falcon, USAF KC-135 Stratotanker, USN F-18 Rhino and a show by the Army Golden Knights parachute jump team. Photo By Gary I Rothstein/UPI Stock Photo

RM2JA5WHP–U.S. Senator Rick Scott talks to visitors and the media at the Hyundai Air & Sea Show media day at the US Coast Guard Air Station, Miami, Florida, on Friday, May 27, 2022. The Miami Memorial Day air and sea show will feature the US Army HH-60 Black Hawk, USAF A-10 Thunderbolt II, USAF B-52 Bomber, USAF C-130 Hercules, USAF C-17 Global Master III, USAF C-5 Galaxy, USAF CH-53 Sea Stallion, F-15 Eagle, USAF F-16 Fighting Falcon, USAF KC-135 Stratotanker, USN F-18 Rhino and a show by the Army Golden Knights parachute jump team. Photo By Gary I Rothstein/UPI

U.S. Army Reserve Master Sgt. Folarin Durosawo, assistant inspector general, U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), readies himself for the walk to a U.S. Marine KC-130 aircraft waiting on the tarmac to take to the skies for a tail ramp jump over Sicily Drop Zone, Fort Bragg, N.C., May 1, 2021. Stock Photo

RM2GKJEGW–U.S. Army Reserve Master Sgt. Folarin Durosawo, assistant inspector general, U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), readies himself for the walk to a U.S. Marine KC-130 aircraft waiting on the tarmac to take to the skies for a tail ramp jump over Sicily Drop Zone, Fort Bragg, N.C., May 1, 2021.

Fort Bragg, NC, USA. 1st Dec, 2017. Dec. 1, 2017 - FORT BRAGG, N.C., USA - German Army Lt. Col. Tomas Tintor, presents his nation's jump wings to U.S. Army paratroopers after successfully completing a jump onto Sicily Drop Zone, Friday, at the 20th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop as a C-130 Hercules comes in for another pass. The airborne operation, hosted by the U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), is the world's largest combined airborne operation with paratroopers from nine allied nations participating. The annual event allows p Stock Photo

RMKKXG5J–Fort Bragg, NC, USA. 1st Dec, 2017. Dec. 1, 2017 - FORT BRAGG, N.C., USA - German Army Lt. Col. Tomas Tintor, presents his nation's jump wings to U.S. Army paratroopers after successfully completing a jump onto Sicily Drop Zone, Friday, at the 20th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop as a C-130 Hercules comes in for another pass. The airborne operation, hosted by the U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), is the world's largest combined airborne operation with paratroopers from nine allied nations participating. The annual event allows p

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Michael Sherman, a jump master assigned to the Army’s 173rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team stationed in Vicenza, Italy, briefs NATO forces at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, on procedures for safely exiting a Kentucky Air National Guard C-130 Hercules aircraft Sept. 5, 2014, as part of Operation Saber Junction. Sherman's unit is participating in the operation with troops from 17 NATO countries. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by 2nd Lt. James W. Killen/Released) Stock Photo

RMKYJTCE–U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Michael Sherman, a jump master assigned to the Army’s 173rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team stationed in Vicenza, Italy, briefs NATO forces at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, on procedures for safely exiting a Kentucky Air National Guard C-130 Hercules aircraft Sept. 5, 2014, as part of Operation Saber Junction. Sherman's unit is participating in the operation with troops from 17 NATO countries. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by 2nd Lt. James W. Killen/Released)

Members of the 3rd Battalion, Royal 22e Régiment Canadian Army hike to the rally point to participate in exercise Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center 22-02 held at Fort Greenly Alaska USA training area after conducting a parachute jump from a C-130 Aircraft on March 12, 2022. Please Credit Master Sailor Dan Bard Canadian Forces Combat Camera Stock Photo

RM2M5FBDN–Members of the 3rd Battalion, Royal 22e Régiment Canadian Army hike to the rally point to participate in exercise Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center 22-02 held at Fort Greenly Alaska USA training area after conducting a parachute jump from a C-130 Aircraft on March 12, 2022. Please Credit Master Sailor Dan Bard Canadian Forces Combat Camera

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Ed McKenna, a pararescue specialist with the 123rd Special Tactics Squadron, Kentucky Air National Guard, prepares to land during a free-fall jump from a C-130 Hercules aircraft with a tandem nonqualified jumper July 23, 2014, d Stock Photo

RME6AX0R–U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Ed McKenna, a pararescue specialist with the 123rd Special Tactics Squadron, Kentucky Air National Guard, prepares to land during a free-fall jump from a C-130 Hercules aircraft with a tandem nonqualified jumper July 23, 2014, d

A reconnaissance Marine jump master with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Force Reconnaissance Platoon counts open parachutes from the ramp of a C-130 Hercules during military free fall operations in flight, Guam, June 16, 2018. FRP trains for free fall operations using a high altitude low opening jump in order to hone insertion capabilities. The 31st MEU, the Marine Corps’ only continuously forward-deployed MEU, provides a flexible force ready to perform a wide-range of military operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexis B. Betances/Released) Stock Photo

RMP89ND9–A reconnaissance Marine jump master with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Force Reconnaissance Platoon counts open parachutes from the ramp of a C-130 Hercules during military free fall operations in flight, Guam, June 16, 2018. FRP trains for free fall operations using a high altitude low opening jump in order to hone insertion capabilities. The 31st MEU, the Marine Corps’ only continuously forward-deployed MEU, provides a flexible force ready to perform a wide-range of military operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexis B. Betances/Released)

US Army LT. General Maria Gervais performs the enlistment swearing in ceremony for new servicemen and women at the Hyundai Air & Sea Show media day at the US Coast Guard Air Station, Miami, Florida, on Friday, May 27, 2022. The Miami Memorial Day air and sea show will feature the US Army HH-60 Black Hawk, USAF A-10 Thunderbolt II, USAF B-52 Bomber, USAF C-130 Hercules, USAF C-17 Global Master III, USAF C-5 Galaxy, USAF CH-53 Sea Stallion, F-15 Eagle, USAF F-16 Fighting Falcon, USAF KC-135 Stratotanker, USN F-18 Rhino and a show by the Army Golden Knights parachute jump team. Photo By Gary I Ro Stock Photo

RM2JA5W3W–US Army LT. General Maria Gervais performs the enlistment swearing in ceremony for new servicemen and women at the Hyundai Air & Sea Show media day at the US Coast Guard Air Station, Miami, Florida, on Friday, May 27, 2022. The Miami Memorial Day air and sea show will feature the US Army HH-60 Black Hawk, USAF A-10 Thunderbolt II, USAF B-52 Bomber, USAF C-130 Hercules, USAF C-17 Global Master III, USAF C-5 Galaxy, USAF CH-53 Sea Stallion, F-15 Eagle, USAF F-16 Fighting Falcon, USAF KC-135 Stratotanker, USN F-18 Rhino and a show by the Army Golden Knights parachute jump team. Photo By Gary I Ro

A U.S. Army 1-10 Special Forces Group jump master communicates with hand signals to his team during a ceremonial D-Day airborne operation in a U.S. Air Force C-130 aircraft flying over Normandy, France, June 5, 2022. The operation was part of the 78th celebration honoring the allied forces who descended from the air and stormed the beaches during World War II. Stock Photo

RM2MAWCJ6–A U.S. Army 1-10 Special Forces Group jump master communicates with hand signals to his team during a ceremonial D-Day airborne operation in a U.S. Air Force C-130 aircraft flying over Normandy, France, June 5, 2022. The operation was part of the 78th celebration honoring the allied forces who descended from the air and stormed the beaches during World War II.

Fort Bragg, NC, USA. 1st Dec, 2017. Dec. 1, 2017 - FORT BRAGG, N.C., USA - German Army Lt. Col. Tomas Tintor, center, prepares to present his nation's jump wings to U.S. Army paratroopers after successfully completing a jump onto Sicily Drop Zone, Friday, at the 20th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop. The airborne operation, hosted by the U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), is the world's largest combined airborne operation with paratroopers from nine allied nations participating. The annual event allows paratroopers the opportunity Stock Photo

RMKKXGBP–Fort Bragg, NC, USA. 1st Dec, 2017. Dec. 1, 2017 - FORT BRAGG, N.C., USA - German Army Lt. Col. Tomas Tintor, center, prepares to present his nation's jump wings to U.S. Army paratroopers after successfully completing a jump onto Sicily Drop Zone, Friday, at the 20th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop. The airborne operation, hosted by the U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), is the world's largest combined airborne operation with paratroopers from nine allied nations participating. The annual event allows paratroopers the opportunity

Sgt. Matthew Christian, a medic with the 1-508th Parachute Infantry Regiment 82nd Airborne Division, checks equipment prior to a static line jump from a Kentucky Air National Guard C-130 Hercules at Pope Army Airfield, N.C. on May 14, 2016. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Phil Speck) Stock Photo

RMKYK0HH–Sgt. Matthew Christian, a medic with the 1-508th Parachute Infantry Regiment 82nd Airborne Division, checks equipment prior to a static line jump from a Kentucky Air National Guard C-130 Hercules at Pope Army Airfield, N.C. on May 14, 2016. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Phil Speck)

RM2M5FBDA–Members of the 3rd Battalion, Royal 22e Régiment Canadian Army hike to the rally point to participate in exercise Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center 22-02 held at Fort Greenly Alaska USA training area after conducting a parachute jump from a C-130 Aircraft on March 12, 2022. Please Credit Master Sailor Dan Bard Canadian Forces Combat Camera

Master Sgt. Jamie Newman adjusts his helmet as he waits to jump out of a Marine C-130 over Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, July 23. Sergeant Newman is a safety instructor at Army Ranger School in Fort Benning, Ga. Airman from the 342nd Training Squadron along with SERE specialists, Marines, Soldiers and a Royal Air Force Airman conducted competency airborne training. Stock Photo

RMCBXMYC–Master Sgt. Jamie Newman adjusts his helmet as he waits to jump out of a Marine C-130 over Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, July 23. Sergeant Newman is a safety instructor at Army Ranger School in Fort Benning, Ga. Airman from the 342nd Training Squadron along with SERE specialists, Marines, Soldiers and a Royal Air Force Airman conducted competency airborne training.

A U.S. Air Force pararescueman jump master, assigned to the 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, stands to conduct a drop zone survey before a high altitude, high opening military free fall jump working with a C-130J Super Hercules flown by the 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, March 4, 2018. Guardian Angel Team members conduct training on all aspects of combat, medical procedures and search and rescue tactics to hone their skills, providing the highest level of tactical capabilities to combatant commanders. (U.S. Air Force Photo b Stock Photo

RMM79Y7G–A U.S. Air Force pararescueman jump master, assigned to the 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, stands to conduct a drop zone survey before a high altitude, high opening military free fall jump working with a C-130J Super Hercules flown by the 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, March 4, 2018. Guardian Angel Team members conduct training on all aspects of combat, medical procedures and search and rescue tactics to hone their skills, providing the highest level of tactical capabilities to combatant commanders. (U.S. Air Force Photo b

Miami, United States. 27th May, 2022. The U.S. Army Golden Knights parachute jump team perform at the Hyundai Air & Sea Show media day at the US Coast Guard Air Station in Miami, Florida on Friday, May 27, 2022. The Miami Memorial Day air and sea show will feature the US Army HH-60 Black Hawk, USAF A-10 Thunderbolt II, USAF B-52 Bomber, USAF C-130 Hercules, USAF C-17 Global Master III, USAF C-5 Galaxy, USAF CH-53 Sea Stallion, F-15 Eagle, USAF F-16 Fighting Falcon, USAF KC-135 Stratotanker, USN F-18 Rhino. Photo By Gary I Rothstein/UPI Credit: UPI/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RM2JA5WJB–Miami, United States. 27th May, 2022. The U.S. Army Golden Knights parachute jump team perform at the Hyundai Air & Sea Show media day at the US Coast Guard Air Station in Miami, Florida on Friday, May 27, 2022. The Miami Memorial Day air and sea show will feature the US Army HH-60 Black Hawk, USAF A-10 Thunderbolt II, USAF B-52 Bomber, USAF C-130 Hercules, USAF C-17 Global Master III, USAF C-5 Galaxy, USAF CH-53 Sea Stallion, F-15 Eagle, USAF F-16 Fighting Falcon, USAF KC-135 Stratotanker, USN F-18 Rhino. Photo By Gary I Rothstein/UPI Credit: UPI/Alamy Live News

A U.S. Army 1-10 Special Forces Group jump master signals the direction of the drop zone to his team during a ceremonial D-Day airborne operation in a U.S. Air Force C-130 airframe flying over Normandy, France, June 5, 2022. The operation was part of the 78th celebration honoring the allied forces who descended from the air and stormed the beaches during World War II. Stock Photo

RM2MAWC79–A U.S. Army 1-10 Special Forces Group jump master signals the direction of the drop zone to his team during a ceremonial D-Day airborne operation in a U.S. Air Force C-130 airframe flying over Normandy, France, June 5, 2022. The operation was part of the 78th celebration honoring the allied forces who descended from the air and stormed the beaches during World War II.

Fort Bragg, NC, USA. 1st Dec, 2017. Dec. 1, 2017 - FORT BRAGG, N.C., USA - U.S. Army paratrooper sprints to the front as his jump seat lottery number is called at Green Ramp on Pope Army Airfield, Friday, at the 20th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop. The airborne operation, hosted by the U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), is the world's largest combined airborne operation with paratroopers from nine allied nations participating. The annual event allows paratroopers the opportunity to help children in communities surrounding Fort B Stock Photo

RMKKXGC5–Fort Bragg, NC, USA. 1st Dec, 2017. Dec. 1, 2017 - FORT BRAGG, N.C., USA - U.S. Army paratrooper sprints to the front as his jump seat lottery number is called at Green Ramp on Pope Army Airfield, Friday, at the 20th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop. The airborne operation, hosted by the U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), is the world's largest combined airborne operation with paratroopers from nine allied nations participating. The annual event allows paratroopers the opportunity to help children in communities surrounding Fort B

Airman 1st Class Derron Amrein, a loadmaster for the Kentucky Air National Guard’s 165th Airlift Squadron, secures chains in a 123rd Airlift Wing C-130 Hercules after U.S. Army paratroopers performed a static line jump at Pope Army Airfield, N.C. on May 14, 2016. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Phil Speck) Stock Photo

RMKYK0HR–Airman 1st Class Derron Amrein, a loadmaster for the Kentucky Air National Guard’s 165th Airlift Squadron, secures chains in a 123rd Airlift Wing C-130 Hercules after U.S. Army paratroopers performed a static line jump at Pope Army Airfield, N.C. on May 14, 2016. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Phil Speck)

A member of the 3rd Battalion, Royal 22e Régiment Canadian Army hike to the rally point to participate in exercise Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center 22-02 held at Fort Greenly Alaska USA training area after conducting a parachute jump from a C-130 Aircraft on March 12, 2022. Please Credit Master Sailor Dan Bard Canadian Forces Combat Camera Stock Photo

RM2M5FBD5–A member of the 3rd Battalion, Royal 22e Régiment Canadian Army hike to the rally point to participate in exercise Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center 22-02 held at Fort Greenly Alaska USA training area after conducting a parachute jump from a C-130 Aircraft on March 12, 2022. Please Credit Master Sailor Dan Bard Canadian Forces Combat Camera

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Montrell Kea, a jump master with the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 407th Base Support Battallion, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, at Fort Bragg, N.C., looks out of a C-17A Globemaster III before an airdrop during Large Package Week at Fort Bragg, N.C. LPW is an exercise that utilizes several Air Force C-130 Hercules and C-17A Globemaster III aircraft to strategically airdrop troops and cargo. Stock Photo

RMFFGWB4–U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Montrell Kea, a jump master with the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 407th Base Support Battallion, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, at Fort Bragg, N.C., looks out of a C-17A Globemaster III before an airdrop during Large Package Week at Fort Bragg, N.C. LPW is an exercise that utilizes several Air Force C-130 Hercules and C-17A Globemaster III aircraft to strategically airdrop troops and cargo.

U.S. Army Reserve paratroopers from the 416th Civil Affairs Battalion (Airborne) conduct airborne operations from a C-130 aircraft over Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., Feb. 22, 2020. Soldiers assigned to airborne units must complete a parachute jump every three months to retain jump certification and proficiency. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Master Sgt. Alec Appleton) Stock Photo

RM2CHAMJ8–U.S. Army Reserve paratroopers from the 416th Civil Affairs Battalion (Airborne) conduct airborne operations from a C-130 aircraft over Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., Feb. 22, 2020. Soldiers assigned to airborne units must complete a parachute jump every three months to retain jump certification and proficiency. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Master Sgt. Alec Appleton)

RM2JA5WHA–Miami, United States. 27th May, 2022. The U.S. Army Golden Knights parachute jump team perform at the Hyundai Air & Sea Show media day at the US Coast Guard Air Station in Miami, Florida on Friday, May 27, 2022. The Miami Memorial Day air and sea show will feature the US Army HH-60 Black Hawk, USAF A-10 Thunderbolt II, USAF B-52 Bomber, USAF C-130 Hercules, USAF C-17 Global Master III, USAF C-5 Galaxy, USAF CH-53 Sea Stallion, F-15 Eagle, USAF F-16 Fighting Falcon, USAF KC-135 Stratotanker, USN F-18 Rhino. Photo By Gary I Rothstein/UPI Credit: UPI/Alamy Live News

After his final safety inspection, Master Sgt. Lorenzo McElveen, Sr. Human Resource NCO for Headquarters and Headquarters Company, U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), waits for a U.S. Marine KC-130 aircraft to enter the Sicily Drop Zone, Ft. Bragg, N.C., on May 1, 2021. McElveen participated in the tail ramp static line jump with his fellow Soldiers during their May battle assembly. Stock Photo

RM2GKJEH2–After his final safety inspection, Master Sgt. Lorenzo McElveen, Sr. Human Resource NCO for Headquarters and Headquarters Company, U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), waits for a U.S. Marine KC-130 aircraft to enter the Sicily Drop Zone, Ft. Bragg, N.C., on May 1, 2021. McElveen participated in the tail ramp static line jump with his fellow Soldiers during their May battle assembly.

Fort Bragg, NC, USA. 1st Dec, 2017. Dec. 1, 2017 - FORT BRAGG, N.C., USA - U.S. Army paratroopers watch and listen as another jump seat lottery number is called at Green Ramp on Pope Army Airfield, Friday, at the 20th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop. The airborne operation, hosted by the U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), is the world's largest combined airborne operation with paratroopers from nine allied nations participating. The annual event allows paratroopers the opportunity to help children in communities surrounding Fort Stock Photo

RMKKXGAF–Fort Bragg, NC, USA. 1st Dec, 2017. Dec. 1, 2017 - FORT BRAGG, N.C., USA - U.S. Army paratroopers watch and listen as another jump seat lottery number is called at Green Ramp on Pope Army Airfield, Friday, at the 20th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop. The airborne operation, hosted by the U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), is the world's largest combined airborne operation with paratroopers from nine allied nations participating. The annual event allows paratroopers the opportunity to help children in communities surrounding Fort

Senior Master Sgt. David Riedley, a loadmaster for the Kentucky Air National Guard’s 165th Airlift Squadron, checks the anchor cable in a 123rd Airlift Wing C-130 Hercules after U.S. Army paratroopers performed a static line jump at Pope Army Airfield, N.C. on May 14, 2016. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Phil Speck) Stock Photo

RMKYK0HP–Senior Master Sgt. David Riedley, a loadmaster for the Kentucky Air National Guard’s 165th Airlift Squadron, checks the anchor cable in a 123rd Airlift Wing C-130 Hercules after U.S. Army paratroopers performed a static line jump at Pope Army Airfield, N.C. on May 14, 2016. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Phil Speck)

Combat controllers from the 22nd Special Tactics Squadron, McChord Air Force Base, Washington, carry their gear to the takeoff sight for a jump master inspection before boarding an Air National Guard C-130 Hercules aircraft (nor shown) for a jump during Exercise NORTHERN EDGE 2001. Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN EDGE 2001 Country: United States Of America (USA) Stock Photo

RM2M9FX91–Combat controllers from the 22nd Special Tactics Squadron, McChord Air Force Base, Washington, carry their gear to the takeoff sight for a jump master inspection before boarding an Air National Guard C-130 Hercules aircraft (nor shown) for a jump during Exercise NORTHERN EDGE 2001. Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN EDGE 2001 Country: United States Of America (USA)

Indonesian Air Force members prepare for jump training in a U.S. Air Force C-130 June 26, 2012, at Halim Air Base, Indonesia. Exercise Cope West is a bilateral, tactical airlift exercise involving the U.S. and Indonesian Air Forces. The exercise is designed to advance interoperability between the U.S. and Indonesian Air Forces, allow for the exchange of techniques related to airlift, air-land, and airdrop delivery specific to U.S. and Indonesian aircraft, and promote regional stability. Stock Photo

RMCRMWX6–Indonesian Air Force members prepare for jump training in a U.S. Air Force C-130 June 26, 2012, at Halim Air Base, Indonesia. Exercise Cope West is a bilateral, tactical airlift exercise involving the U.S. and Indonesian Air Forces. The exercise is designed to advance interoperability between the U.S. and Indonesian Air Forces, allow for the exchange of techniques related to airlift, air-land, and airdrop delivery specific to U.S. and Indonesian aircraft, and promote regional stability.

RM2HXH75Y–Members of the 3rd Battalion, Royal 22e Régiment Canadian Army hike to the rally point to participate in exercise Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center 22-02 held at Fort Greenly Alaska USA training area after conducting a parachute jump from a C-130 Aircraft on March 12, 2022. Please Credit Master Sailor Dan Bard Canadian Forces Combat Camera

RM2JA5WH9–Miami, United States. 27th May, 2022. The U.S. Army Golden Knights parachute jump team perform at the Hyundai Air & Sea Show media day at the US Coast Guard Air Station in Miami, Florida on Friday, May 27, 2022. The Miami Memorial Day air and sea show will feature the US Army HH-60 Black Hawk, USAF A-10 Thunderbolt II, USAF B-52 Bomber, USAF C-130 Hercules, USAF C-17 Global Master III, USAF C-5 Galaxy, USAF CH-53 Sea Stallion, F-15 Eagle, USAF F-16 Fighting Falcon, USAF KC-135 Stratotanker, USN F-18 Rhino. Photo By Gary I Rothstein/UPI Credit: UPI/Alamy Live News

U.S. Soldier assigned to the United States Special Operations Command simulates an in flight outside the aircraft inspection of a C-130 Hercules during a Jump Master qualification course held at Stuttgart Army Airfield in Stuttgart, Germany on Aug. 5, 2015. (U.S. Army photo by Visual Information Specialist Adam Sanders/Released) United States Special Operations Command conduct Jump Master course 150805-A-RU412-083 Stock Photo

RMHEPJ5W–U.S. Soldier assigned to the United States Special Operations Command simulates an in flight outside the aircraft inspection of a C-130 Hercules during a Jump Master qualification course held at Stuttgart Army Airfield in Stuttgart, Germany on Aug. 5, 2015. (U.S. Army photo by Visual Information Specialist Adam Sanders/Released) United States Special Operations Command conduct Jump Master course 150805-A-RU412-083

Fort Bragg, NC, USA. 1st Dec, 2017. Dec. 1, 2017 - FORT BRAGG, N.C., USA - U.S. Army paratroopers exit a C-130 Hercules onto Sicily Drop Zone, Friday, at the 20th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop. The airborne operation, hosted by the U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), is the world's largest combined airborne operation with paratroopers from nine allied nations participating. The annual event allows paratroopers the opportunity to help children in communities surrounding Fort Bragg receive donated toys for the Christmas holiday. ( Stock Photo

RMKKXG5X–Fort Bragg, NC, USA. 1st Dec, 2017. Dec. 1, 2017 - FORT BRAGG, N.C., USA - U.S. Army paratroopers exit a C-130 Hercules onto Sicily Drop Zone, Friday, at the 20th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop. The airborne operation, hosted by the U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), is the world's largest combined airborne operation with paratroopers from nine allied nations participating. The annual event allows paratroopers the opportunity to help children in communities surrounding Fort Bragg receive donated toys for the Christmas holiday. (

Soldiers from the U.S. Army’s 2-377th Parachute Field Artillery Regiment, 4th IBCT 25 Infantry Division, prepare to perform a static line jump from a Kentucky Air National Guard C-130 Hercules just north of Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, on May 13, 2014. The jump was part of Red Flag-Alaska, a Pacific Command exercise designed to provide aircrews with realistic combat training. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Phil Speck) Stock Photo

RMKYJRB6–Soldiers from the U.S. Army’s 2-377th Parachute Field Artillery Regiment, 4th IBCT 25 Infantry Division, prepare to perform a static line jump from a Kentucky Air National Guard C-130 Hercules just north of Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, on May 13, 2014. The jump was part of Red Flag-Alaska, a Pacific Command exercise designed to provide aircrews with realistic combat training. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Phil Speck)

TECH. SGT. Michael Schoenberger, loadmaster with the 179th Airlift Group, Ohio Air National Guard, assists a jump master from the Army's XVIII Airborne Corps as troops prepare to parachute from a C-130 Hercules aircraft during a training exercise. Base: Pope Air Force Base State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Stock Photo

RM2M8GDHN–TECH. SGT. Michael Schoenberger, loadmaster with the 179th Airlift Group, Ohio Air National Guard, assists a jump master from the Army's XVIII Airborne Corps as troops prepare to parachute from a C-130 Hercules aircraft during a training exercise. Base: Pope Air Force Base State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Staff Sgt. Nick Alarcon, left, and Master Sgt. John Gaona train with Indonesian Air Force Battalion 461 jumpers in a U.S. Air Force C-130 June 26, 2012, at Halim Air Base, Indonesia. Cope West is a bilateral, tactical airlift exercise involving the U.S. and Indonesian Air Forces. The exercise is designed to advance interoperability between the U.S. and Indonesian Air Forces, allow for the exchange of techniques related to airlift, air-land, and airdrop delivery specific to U.S. and Indonesian aircraft, and promote regional stability. Stock Photo

RMCRMWXF–Staff Sgt. Nick Alarcon, left, and Master Sgt. John Gaona train with Indonesian Air Force Battalion 461 jumpers in a U.S. Air Force C-130 June 26, 2012, at Halim Air Base, Indonesia. Cope West is a bilateral, tactical airlift exercise involving the U.S. and Indonesian Air Forces. The exercise is designed to advance interoperability between the U.S. and Indonesian Air Forces, allow for the exchange of techniques related to airlift, air-land, and airdrop delivery specific to U.S. and Indonesian aircraft, and promote regional stability.

Members of the 3rd Battalion, Royal 22e Régiment Canadian Army gather for a group photo while participating in exercise Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center 22-02 held at Fort Greenly Alaska USA training area after conducting a parachute jump from a C-130 Aircraft on March 12, 2022. Please Credit Master Sailor Dan Bard Canadian Forces Combat Camera Stock Photo

RM2HXH77D–Members of the 3rd Battalion, Royal 22e Régiment Canadian Army gather for a group photo while participating in exercise Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center 22-02 held at Fort Greenly Alaska USA training area after conducting a parachute jump from a C-130 Aircraft on March 12, 2022. Please Credit Master Sailor Dan Bard Canadian Forces Combat Camera

RM2JA5W55–US Army LT. General Maria Gervais performs the enlistment swearing in ceremony for new servicemen and women at the Hyundai Air & Sea Show media day at the US Coast Guard Air Station, Miami, Florida on Friday, May 27, 2022. The Miami Memorial Day air and sea show will feature the US Army HH-60 Black Hawk, USAF A-10 Thunderbolt II, USAF B-52 Bomber, USAF C-130 Hercules, USAF C-17 Global Master III, USAF C-5 Galaxy, USAF CH-53 Sea Stallion, F-15 Eagle, USAF F-16 Fighting Falcon, USAF KC-135 Stratotanker, USN F-18 Rhino and a show by the Army Golden Knights parachute jump team. Photo By Gary I Rot

U.S. Soldier assigned to the United States Special Operations Command looks at his Jump Master before jumping out of the side door of a C-130 Hercules during a Jump Master qualification course held at Stuttgart Army Airfield in Stuttgart, Germany on Aug. 5, 2015. (U.S. Army photo by Visual Information Specialist Adam Sanders/Released) United States Special Operations Command conduct Jump Master course 150805-A-RU412-211 Stock Photo

RMHEPJ5X–U.S. Soldier assigned to the United States Special Operations Command looks at his Jump Master before jumping out of the side door of a C-130 Hercules during a Jump Master qualification course held at Stuttgart Army Airfield in Stuttgart, Germany on Aug. 5, 2015. (U.S. Army photo by Visual Information Specialist Adam Sanders/Released) United States Special Operations Command conduct Jump Master course 150805-A-RU412-211

RMKKXGB2–Fort Bragg, NC, USA. 1st Dec, 2017. Dec. 1, 2017 - FORT BRAGG, N.C., USA - German Army Lt. Col. Tomas Tintor, presents his nation's jump wings to U.S. Army paratroopers after successfully completing a jump onto Sicily Drop Zone, Friday, at the 20th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop. The airborne operation, hosted by the U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), is the world's largest combined airborne operation with paratroopers from nine allied nations participating. The annual event allows paratroopers the opportunity to help children i

Chief Master Sgt. Jeffrey Brown, a loadmaster from the Kentucky Air National Guard’s 165th Airlift Squadron, prepares the paratroop door on a Kentucky Air Guard C-130 Hercules for Soldiers from the 2-377th Parachute Field Artillery Regiment, 4th IBCT 25 Infantry Division, while flying just north of Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, on May 13, 2014. The jump was part of Red Flag-Alaska, a Pacific Command exercise designed to provide aircrews with realistic combat training. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Phil Speck) Stock Photo

RMKYJRB5–Chief Master Sgt. Jeffrey Brown, a loadmaster from the Kentucky Air National Guard’s 165th Airlift Squadron, prepares the paratroop door on a Kentucky Air Guard C-130 Hercules for Soldiers from the 2-377th Parachute Field Artillery Regiment, 4th IBCT 25 Infantry Division, while flying just north of Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, on May 13, 2014. The jump was part of Red Flag-Alaska, a Pacific Command exercise designed to provide aircrews with realistic combat training. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Phil Speck)

Combat controller, US Air Force Captain Wallpert of the 22nd Special Tactics Squadron, McChord Air Force Base, Washington, gears up for a jump master inspection before boarding an Air National Guard C-130 Hercules aircraft (not shown) for a jump during Exercise NORTHERN EDGE 2001. Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN EDGE 2001 Country: United States Of America (USA) Stock Photo

RM2M9FX87–Combat controller, US Air Force Captain Wallpert of the 22nd Special Tactics Squadron, McChord Air Force Base, Washington, gears up for a jump master inspection before boarding an Air National Guard C-130 Hercules aircraft (not shown) for a jump during Exercise NORTHERN EDGE 2001. Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN EDGE 2001 Country: United States Of America (USA)

A U.S. Army paratrooper slings his parachute onto his back after a successful jump at Sicily Drop Zone for the 18th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop, hosted by U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), Dec. 5, 2015, at Fort Bragg, N.C. Operation Toy Drop is the world’s largest combined airborne operation and allows Soldiers the opportunity to help children in need everywhere receive toys for the holidays. Stock Photo

RMFEYTCF–A U.S. Army paratrooper slings his parachute onto his back after a successful jump at Sicily Drop Zone for the 18th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop, hosted by U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), Dec. 5, 2015, at Fort Bragg, N.C. Operation Toy Drop is the world’s largest combined airborne operation and allows Soldiers the opportunity to help children in need everywhere receive toys for the holidays.

A C-17 Globemaster III, operated by members of the Hawaii Air National Guard, takes off during exercise Swift Response 18 on June 8, 2018, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. More than 130 soldiers from the 4-319 Airborne Field Artillery Regiment, 173rd Infantry Brigade Combat team and the Texas Army National Guard, 1-141 Infantry Battalion were airdropped on Miroslawiec Air Base, Poland for a joint-forcible entry operation. Exercise Swift Response 18 is a joint U.S. Army/U.S. Air Force exercise and being held in Latvia, Lithuania and Poland. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman John Lin Stock Photo

RMP28GBT–A C-17 Globemaster III, operated by members of the Hawaii Air National Guard, takes off during exercise Swift Response 18 on June 8, 2018, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. More than 130 soldiers from the 4-319 Airborne Field Artillery Regiment, 173rd Infantry Brigade Combat team and the Texas Army National Guard, 1-141 Infantry Battalion were airdropped on Miroslawiec Air Base, Poland for a joint-forcible entry operation. Exercise Swift Response 18 is a joint U.S. Army/U.S. Air Force exercise and being held in Latvia, Lithuania and Poland. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman John Lin

RM2JA5W51–US Army LT. General Maria Gervais performs the enlistment swearing in ceremony for new servicemen and women at the Hyundai Air & Sea Show media day at the US Coast Guard Air Station, Miami, Florida on Friday, May 27, 2022. The Miami Memorial Day air and sea show will feature the US Army HH-60 Black Hawk, USAF A-10 Thunderbolt II, USAF B-52 Bomber, USAF C-130 Hercules, USAF C-17 Global Master III, USAF C-5 Galaxy, USAF CH-53 Sea Stallion, F-15 Eagle, USAF F-16 Fighting Falcon, USAF KC-135 Stratotanker, USN F-18 Rhino and a show by the Army Golden Knights parachute jump team. Photo By Gary I Rot

From left, U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Guenther Bogensperger, 820th RED HORSE Airborne flight airborne water and fuels systems maintenance superintendent, receives a Jumpmaster Pre-inspection from Tech Sgt. James Spreter, 6th Combat Training Squadron joint terminal attack controller instructor, prepare to board a C-130 Hercules during a jump mission Oct. 4, 2011, at Nellis Air force Base, Nev. RED HORSE and 6 CTS Airmen perform airdrop mission to stay current on training and certifications, enabling them to perform jump missions and operate their own drop zones. Staff Sgt. Christopher Hubenth Stock Photo

RMHEANKP–From left, U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Guenther Bogensperger, 820th RED HORSE Airborne flight airborne water and fuels systems maintenance superintendent, receives a Jumpmaster Pre-inspection from Tech Sgt. James Spreter, 6th Combat Training Squadron joint terminal attack controller instructor, prepare to board a C-130 Hercules during a jump mission Oct. 4, 2011, at Nellis Air force Base, Nev. RED HORSE and 6 CTS Airmen perform airdrop mission to stay current on training and certifications, enabling them to perform jump missions and operate their own drop zones. Staff Sgt. Christopher Hubenth

Fort Bragg, NC, USA. 1st Dec, 2017. Dec. 1, 2017 - FORT BRAGG, N.C., USA - U.S. Army paratroopers wait for the jump lottery drawing to start at Green Ramp on Pope Army Airfield, Friday, at the 20th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop. The airborne operation, hosted by the U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), is the world's largest combined airborne operation with paratroopers from nine allied nations participating. The annual event allows paratroopers the opportunity to help children in communities surrounding Fort Bragg receive donate Stock Photo

RMKKXG85–Fort Bragg, NC, USA. 1st Dec, 2017. Dec. 1, 2017 - FORT BRAGG, N.C., USA - U.S. Army paratroopers wait for the jump lottery drawing to start at Green Ramp on Pope Army Airfield, Friday, at the 20th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop. The airborne operation, hosted by the U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), is the world's largest combined airborne operation with paratroopers from nine allied nations participating. The annual event allows paratroopers the opportunity to help children in communities surrounding Fort Bragg receive donate

RMPH5WCM–A reconnaissance Marine jump master with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Force Reconnaissance Platoon counts open parachutes from the ramp of a C-130 Hercules during military free fall operations in flight, Guam, June 16, 2018. FRP trains for free fall operations using a high altitude low opening jump in order to hone insertion capabilities. The 31st MEU, the Marine Corps’ only continuously forward-deployed MEU, provides a flexible force ready to perform a wide-range of military operations.

US Air Force Combat controller Matthew Bower, from the 22nd Special Tactics Squadron, McChord Air Force Base, Washington, gears up for a jump master inspection before boarding an Air National Guard C-130 Hercules aircraft (not shown) for a jump during Exercise NORTHERN EDGE 2001. Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN EDGE 2001 Country: United States Of America (USA) Stock Photo

RM2M9FX8C–US Air Force Combat controller Matthew Bower, from the 22nd Special Tactics Squadron, McChord Air Force Base, Washington, gears up for a jump master inspection before boarding an Air National Guard C-130 Hercules aircraft (not shown) for a jump during Exercise NORTHERN EDGE 2001. Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN EDGE 2001 Country: United States Of America (USA)

A female paratrooper assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division returns after completing her jump in participation for the 18th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop, hosted by U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), Dec. 4, 2015, on Sicily Drop Zone at Fort Bragg, N.C. Operation Toy Drop is the world’s largest combined airborne operation and collective training exercise with seven partner-nation paratroopers participating and allows Soldiers the opportunity to help children in need receive toys for the holidays. Stock Photo

RMFEYTC5–A female paratrooper assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division returns after completing her jump in participation for the 18th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop, hosted by U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), Dec. 4, 2015, on Sicily Drop Zone at Fort Bragg, N.C. Operation Toy Drop is the world’s largest combined airborne operation and collective training exercise with seven partner-nation paratroopers participating and allows Soldiers the opportunity to help children in need receive toys for the holidays.

U.S. Marines with 3rd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Corps Forces Reserve, and British Royal Marines perform static-line parachute operations out of a KC-130J Super Hercules aircraft into Drop Zone Basilone on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 4, 2022. 3rd ANGLICO conducted low-level static line parachute insertion operations in order to enhance the tactical and operational readiness of its Marines for exercises and real-world operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hope Straley) Stock Photo

RM2K11CHE–U.S. Marines with 3rd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Corps Forces Reserve, and British Royal Marines perform static-line parachute operations out of a KC-130J Super Hercules aircraft into Drop Zone Basilone on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 4, 2022. 3rd ANGLICO conducted low-level static line parachute insertion operations in order to enhance the tactical and operational readiness of its Marines for exercises and real-world operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hope Straley)

RM2JA5WHC–Miami, United States. 27th May, 2022. The U.S. Army Golden Knights parachute jump team perform at the Hyundai Air & Sea Show media day at the US Coast Guard Air Station in Miami, Florida on Friday, May 27, 2022. The Miami Memorial Day air and sea show will feature the US Army HH-60 Black Hawk, USAF A-10 Thunderbolt II, USAF B-52 Bomber, USAF C-130 Hercules, USAF C-17 Global Master III, USAF C-5 Galaxy, USAF CH-53 Sea Stallion, F-15 Eagle, USAF F-16 Fighting Falcon, USAF KC-135 Stratotanker, USN F-18 Rhino. Photo By Gary I Rothstein/UPI Credit: UPI/Alamy Live News

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Kyle Favorite, 36th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, helps U.S Army Sgt. Jessey Braden, a jump master with 3-509th, 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25 Infantry Division, fold freshly used parachute packs during Red Flag-Alaska at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Aug. 12, 2015. More than 60 U.S. Army Soldiers with the 1st Battalion (Airborne), 501st Infantry Regiment, and more than 20 Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members jumped from multiple C-130 Hercules during the training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cody H. Ramirez/Released) Stock Photo

RMHEBJC4–U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Kyle Favorite, 36th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, helps U.S Army Sgt. Jessey Braden, a jump master with 3-509th, 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25 Infantry Division, fold freshly used parachute packs during Red Flag-Alaska at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Aug. 12, 2015. More than 60 U.S. Army Soldiers with the 1st Battalion (Airborne), 501st Infantry Regiment, and more than 20 Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members jumped from multiple C-130 Hercules during the training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cody H. Ramirez/Released)

RMKKXGC3–Fort Bragg, NC, USA. 1st Dec, 2017. Dec. 1, 2017 - FORT BRAGG, N.C., USA - U.S. Army paratroopers exit a C-130 Hercules onto Sicily Drop Zone, Friday, at the 20th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop. The airborne operation, hosted by the U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), is the world's largest combined airborne operation with paratroopers from nine allied nations participating. The annual event allows paratroopers the opportunity to help children in communities surrounding Fort Bragg receive donated toys for the Christmas holiday. (

RMPH5WC9–A reconnaissance Marine jump master with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Force Reconnaissance Platoon awaits the Marines that conduct military free fall operations to board the C-130 Hercules at Anderson Air Force Base, Guam, June 16, 2018. FRP trains for free fall operations using a high altitude low opening jump in order to hone insertion capabilities. The 31st MEU, the Marine Corps’ only continuously forward-deployed MEU, provides a flexible force ready to perform a wide-range of military operations.

Combat control, team leader, US Air Force First Lieutenant Jason Daniels, of the 22nd Special Tactics Squadron, McChord Air Force Base, Washington, gears up for a jump master inspection before boarding an Air National Guard C-130 Hercules aircraft (not shown) for a jump during Exercise NORTHERN EDGE 2001. Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN EDGE 2001 Country: United States Of America (USA) Stock Photo

RM2M9FX97–Combat control, team leader, US Air Force First Lieutenant Jason Daniels, of the 22nd Special Tactics Squadron, McChord Air Force Base, Washington, gears up for a jump master inspection before boarding an Air National Guard C-130 Hercules aircraft (not shown) for a jump during Exercise NORTHERN EDGE 2001. Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN EDGE 2001 Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Air Force members from the 23rd Special Tactics Squadron, Air Force Special Operations Command, Hurlburt Field, Fla., jump out of the back of a C-130 Hercules Sept. 27, 2010. The airmen will practice combat operations in the Santa Rosa Sound. by Master Sgt. Russell E Cooley IV Stock Photo

RMEG16R4–U.S. Air Force members from the 23rd Special Tactics Squadron, Air Force Special Operations Command, Hurlburt Field, Fla., jump out of the back of a C-130 Hercules Sept. 27, 2010. The airmen will practice combat operations in the Santa Rosa Sound. by Master Sgt. Russell E Cooley IV

RM2JA5W4B–US Army LT. General Maria Gervais performs the enlistment swearing in ceremony for new servicemen and women at the Hyundai Air & Sea Show media day at the US Coast Guard Air Station in Miami, Florida on Friday, May 27, 2022. The Miami Memorial Day air and sea show will feature the US Army HH-60 Black Hawk, USAF A-10 Thunderbolt II, USAF B-52 Bomber, USAF C-130 Hercules, USAF C-17 Global Master III, USAF C-5 Galaxy, USAF CH-53 Sea Stallion, F-15 Eagle, USAF F-16 Fighting Falcon, USAF KC-135 Stratotanker, USN F-18 Rhino and a show by the Army Golden Knights parachute jump team. Photo By Gary I R

RMHF4967–U.S. Air Force members from the 23rd Special Tactics Squadron, Air Force Special Operations Command, Hurlburt Field, Fla., jump out of the back of a C-130 Hercules Sept. 27, 2010. The airmen will practice combat operations in the Santa Rosa Sound. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Master Sgt. Russell E Cooley IV/Released) Flickr - DVIDSHUB - 23rd Special Tactics Squadron (Image 7 of 25)

Fort Bragg, NC, USA. 1st Dec, 2017. Dec. 1, 2017 - FORT BRAGG, N.C., USA - A U.S. Army paratrooper holds his Columbian paratrooper certificate after successfully completing a jump onto Sicily Drop Zone, Friday, at the 20th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop. The airborne operation, hosted by the U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), is the world's largest combined airborne operation with paratroopers from nine allied nations participating. The annual event allows paratroopers the opportunity to help children in communities surrounding Stock Photo

RMKKXG4M–Fort Bragg, NC, USA. 1st Dec, 2017. Dec. 1, 2017 - FORT BRAGG, N.C., USA - A U.S. Army paratrooper holds his Columbian paratrooper certificate after successfully completing a jump onto Sicily Drop Zone, Friday, at the 20th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop. The airborne operation, hosted by the U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), is the world's largest combined airborne operation with paratroopers from nine allied nations participating. The annual event allows paratroopers the opportunity to help children in communities surrounding

A reconnaissance Marine jump master with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit's Force Reconnaissance Platoon counts down to signal Marines clear to jump from the ramp of a C-130 Hercules during military free fall operations in flight, Guam, June 16, 2018. FRP trains for free fall operations using a high altitude low opening jump in order to hone insertion capabilities. The 31st MEU, the Marine Corps’ only continuously forward-deployed MEU, provides a flexible force ready to perform a wide-range of military operations. Stock Photo

RMPH5WCP–A reconnaissance Marine jump master with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit's Force Reconnaissance Platoon counts down to signal Marines clear to jump from the ramp of a C-130 Hercules during military free fall operations in flight, Guam, June 16, 2018. FRP trains for free fall operations using a high altitude low opening jump in order to hone insertion capabilities. The 31st MEU, the Marine Corps’ only continuously forward-deployed MEU, provides a flexible force ready to perform a wide-range of military operations.

Combat controller, US Air Force Captain Wallpert from the 22nd Special Tactics Squadron, McChord Air Force Base, Washington, gears up for a jump master inspection before boarding an Air National Guard C-130 Hercules aircraft (not shown) for a jump involving a snowmobile insertion during Exercise NORTHERN EDGE 2001. Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN EDGE 2001 Country: United States Of America (USA) Stock Photo

RM2M9FX84–Combat controller, US Air Force Captain Wallpert from the 22nd Special Tactics Squadron, McChord Air Force Base, Washington, gears up for a jump master inspection before boarding an Air National Guard C-130 Hercules aircraft (not shown) for a jump involving a snowmobile insertion during Exercise NORTHERN EDGE 2001. Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN EDGE 2001 Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Air Force members from the 23rd Special Tactics Squadron, Air Force Special Operations Command, Hurlburt Field, Fla., wait to jump out of the back of a C-130 Hercules Sept. 27, 2010. The airmen will practice combat operations in the Santa Rosa Sound. by Master Sgt. Russell E Cooley IV Stock Photo

RMEG16R2–U.S. Air Force members from the 23rd Special Tactics Squadron, Air Force Special Operations Command, Hurlburt Field, Fla., wait to jump out of the back of a C-130 Hercules Sept. 27, 2010. The airmen will practice combat operations in the Santa Rosa Sound. by Master Sgt. Russell E Cooley IV

RM2JA5W48–US Army LT. General Maria Gervais performs the enlistment swearing in ceremony for new servicemen and women at the Hyundai Air & Sea Show media day at the US Coast Guard Air Station in Miami, Florida on Friday, May 27, 2022. The Miami Memorial Day air and sea show will feature the US Army HH-60 Black Hawk, USAF A-10 Thunderbolt II, USAF B-52 Bomber, USAF C-130 Hercules, USAF C-17 Global Master III, USAF C-5 Galaxy, USAF CH-53 Sea Stallion, F-15 Eagle, USAF F-16 Fighting Falcon, USAF KC-135 Stratotanker, USN F-18 Rhino and a show by the Army Golden Knights parachute jump team. Photo By Gary I R

A Royal Air Force (RAF) jump master briefs jump masters from the Canadian Special Operations Regiment about wind conditions prior to exiting a RAF C-130 with Green Berets from 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) and Para-rescue airmen from the Air Force Special Operations Command during a high altitude low opening parachute jump (HALO) Hurlburt Field, Fla., April. 25, 2013. Special operations members from coalition forces participated in HALO jumps during Exercise Emerald Warrior, Emerald Warrior is an exercise designed to provide irregular training at the tactical and operational levels. The Stock Photo

RMHEMHD2–A Royal Air Force (RAF) jump master briefs jump masters from the Canadian Special Operations Regiment about wind conditions prior to exiting a RAF C-130 with Green Berets from 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) and Para-rescue airmen from the Air Force Special Operations Command during a high altitude low opening parachute jump (HALO) Hurlburt Field, Fla., April. 25, 2013. Special operations members from coalition forces participated in HALO jumps during Exercise Emerald Warrior, Emerald Warrior is an exercise designed to provide irregular training at the tactical and operational levels. The

RMKKXGBC–Fort Bragg, NC, USA. 1st Dec, 2017. Dec. 1, 2017 - FORT BRAGG, N.C., USA - U.S. Army paratroopers exit a C-130 Hercules onto Sicily Drop Zone, Friday, at the 20th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop. The airborne operation, hosted by the U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), is the world's largest combined airborne operation with paratroopers from nine allied nations participating. The annual event allows paratroopers the opportunity to help children in communities surrounding Fort Bragg receive donated toys for the Christmas holiday. (

A reconnaissance Marine jump master with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Force’s Force Reconnaissance Platoon crosses the flight deck towards a C-130 Hercules, the aircraft that FRP marines conduct military free fall operations at Anderson Air Force Base, Guam, June 16, 2018. FRP trains for free fall operations using a high altitude low opening jump in order to hone insertion capabilities. The 31st MEU, the Marine Corps’ only continuously forward-deployed MEU, provides a flexible force ready to perform a wide-range of military operations. Stock Photo

RMPH5WC8–A reconnaissance Marine jump master with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Force’s Force Reconnaissance Platoon crosses the flight deck towards a C-130 Hercules, the aircraft that FRP marines conduct military free fall operations at Anderson Air Force Base, Guam, June 16, 2018. FRP trains for free fall operations using a high altitude low opening jump in order to hone insertion capabilities. The 31st MEU, the Marine Corps’ only continuously forward-deployed MEU, provides a flexible force ready to perform a wide-range of military operations.

Combat controller jump master US Air Force STAFF Sergeant Monty Koose performs a jump master's inspection on US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Matthew Bower, both of the 22nd Special Tactics Squadron, McChord Air Force Base, Washington, before boarding an Air National Guard C-130 Hercules aircraft (not shown) for a jump during Exercise NORTHERN EDGE 2001. Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN EDGE 2001 Country: United States Of America (USA) Stock Photo

RM2M9FX86–Combat controller jump master US Air Force STAFF Sergeant Monty Koose performs a jump master's inspection on US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Matthew Bower, both of the 22nd Special Tactics Squadron, McChord Air Force Base, Washington, before boarding an Air National Guard C-130 Hercules aircraft (not shown) for a jump during Exercise NORTHERN EDGE 2001. Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN EDGE 2001 Country: United States Of America (USA)

An Indonesian Air Force member listens to instructions during jump training on a U.S. Air Force C-130 June 26, 2012, at Halim Air Base, Indonesia. Exercise Cope West is a bilateral, tactical airlift exercise involving the U.S. and Indonesian Air Forces. The exercise is designed to advance interoperability between the U.S. and Indonesian Air Forces, allow for the exchange of techniques related to airlift, air-land, and airdrop delivery specific to U.S. and Indonesian aircraft, and promote regional stability. Stock Photo

RMCRMWY5–An Indonesian Air Force member listens to instructions during jump training on a U.S. Air Force C-130 June 26, 2012, at Halim Air Base, Indonesia. Exercise Cope West is a bilateral, tactical airlift exercise involving the U.S. and Indonesian Air Forces. The exercise is designed to advance interoperability between the U.S. and Indonesian Air Forces, allow for the exchange of techniques related to airlift, air-land, and airdrop delivery specific to U.S. and Indonesian aircraft, and promote regional stability.

U.S. Army paratroopers, Sgt. 1st Class Paul Schweikert and Master Sgt. Hermin Sarantes, prepares to exit a C-130 during a standard Airborne Operation for currency over Preston Drop Zone, Augusta, Ga., March 3, 2017. Paratroopers must jump once every three months to maintain their jump status. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Jeffery Harris/ Released) Stock Photo

RMJ4K411–U.S. Army paratroopers, Sgt. 1st Class Paul Schweikert and Master Sgt. Hermin Sarantes, prepares to exit a C-130 during a standard Airborne Operation for currency over Preston Drop Zone, Augusta, Ga., March 3, 2017. Paratroopers must jump once every three months to maintain their jump status. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Jeffery Harris/ Released)

Fort Bragg, NC, USA. 1st Dec, 2017. Dec. 1, 2017 - FORT BRAGG, N.C., USA - Colombian Army Maj. Yolman Becerra, from Bogota, presents his nation's jump wings to U.S. Army paratroopers after successfully completing a jump onto Sicily Drop Zone, Friday, at the 20th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop. The airborne operation, hosted by the U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), is the world's largest combined airborne operation with paratroopers from nine allied nations participating. The annual event allows paratroopers the opportunity to h Stock Photo

RMKKXG4J–Fort Bragg, NC, USA. 1st Dec, 2017. Dec. 1, 2017 - FORT BRAGG, N.C., USA - Colombian Army Maj. Yolman Becerra, from Bogota, presents his nation's jump wings to U.S. Army paratroopers after successfully completing a jump onto Sicily Drop Zone, Friday, at the 20th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop. The airborne operation, hosted by the U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), is the world's largest combined airborne operation with paratroopers from nine allied nations participating. The annual event allows paratroopers the opportunity to h

Master Sgt. Ed Dewejko, 19th Operational Support Squadron Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape superintendent, prepares for a static line jump from a Lockheed C-130 Hercules above the drop zone at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois March 2, 2017. The drop zone is a new addition to the airfield enhancing capabilities to conduct a diverse set of operations. Stock Photo

RMR8WMRD–Master Sgt. Ed Dewejko, 19th Operational Support Squadron Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape superintendent, prepares for a static line jump from a Lockheed C-130 Hercules above the drop zone at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois March 2, 2017. The drop zone is a new addition to the airfield enhancing capabilities to conduct a diverse set of operations.

Combat controller jump master US Air Force STAFF Sergeant Monty Koose (right) performs a jump master's inspection on US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Matthew Bower (left), both from the 22nd Special Tactics Squadron, McChord Air Force Base, Washington, before boarding an Air National Guard C-130 Hercules aircraft (not shown) for a jump during Exercise NORTHERN EDGE 2001. Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN EDGE 2001 Country: United States Of America (USA) Stock Photo

RM2M9FX8Y–Combat controller jump master US Air Force STAFF Sergeant Monty Koose (right) performs a jump master's inspection on US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Matthew Bower (left), both from the 22nd Special Tactics Squadron, McChord Air Force Base, Washington, before boarding an Air National Guard C-130 Hercules aircraft (not shown) for a jump during Exercise NORTHERN EDGE 2001. Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN EDGE 2001 Country: United States Of America (USA)

An Indonesian Air Force Battalion 461 member jumps out of a U.S. Air Force C-130 during ground jump training June 26, 2012, at Halim Air Base, Indonesia. Exercise Cope West is a bilateral, tactical airlift exercise involving the U.S. and Indonesian Air Forces. The exercise is designed to advance interoperability between the U.S. and Indonesian Air Forces, allow for the exchange of techniques related to airlift, air-land, and airdrop delivery specific to U.S. and Indonesian aircraft, and promote regional stability. Stock Photo

RMCRMWXC–An Indonesian Air Force Battalion 461 member jumps out of a U.S. Air Force C-130 during ground jump training June 26, 2012, at Halim Air Base, Indonesia. Exercise Cope West is a bilateral, tactical airlift exercise involving the U.S. and Indonesian Air Forces. The exercise is designed to advance interoperability between the U.S. and Indonesian Air Forces, allow for the exchange of techniques related to airlift, air-land, and airdrop delivery specific to U.S. and Indonesian aircraft, and promote regional stability.

Marines with Bravo Company, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, sit in a C-130 Hercules waiting for the command to parachute out of the plane during a double-bag static line course held in Parker, Ariz., March 24, 2014. A static line is a cord attached from one end of the aircraft to the other. When the Marine jumps from the plane, the line pulls the deployment bag out of the pack on the Marine’s back causing the parachute to inflate. The 24 Marines taking the course were evaluated on their jump form, their formation in the air and their landing. They conducted both day and night jumps and were requ Stock Photo

RMHF21X9–Marines with Bravo Company, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, sit in a C-130 Hercules waiting for the command to parachute out of the plane during a double-bag static line course held in Parker, Ariz., March 24, 2014. A static line is a cord attached from one end of the aircraft to the other. When the Marine jumps from the plane, the line pulls the deployment bag out of the pack on the Marine’s back causing the parachute to inflate. The 24 Marines taking the course were evaluated on their jump form, their formation in the air and their landing. They conducted both day and night jumps and were requ

Fort Bragg, NC, USA. 1st Dec, 2017. Dec. 1, 2017 - FORT BRAGG, N.C., USA - U.S. Army paratroopers walk to the parachute turn-in point at Sicily Drop Zone, Friday, after successfully completing a jump during the 20th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop. The airborne operation, hosted by the U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), is the world's largest combined airborne operation with paratroopers from nine allied nations participating. The annual event allows paratroopers the opportunity to help children in communities surrounding Fort Br Stock Photo

RMKKXGBF–Fort Bragg, NC, USA. 1st Dec, 2017. Dec. 1, 2017 - FORT BRAGG, N.C., USA - U.S. Army paratroopers walk to the parachute turn-in point at Sicily Drop Zone, Friday, after successfully completing a jump during the 20th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop. The airborne operation, hosted by the U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), is the world's largest combined airborne operation with paratroopers from nine allied nations participating. The annual event allows paratroopers the opportunity to help children in communities surrounding Fort Br

Master Sgt. Ed Dewejko, 19th Operational Support Squadron Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape superintendent, performs pre-jump safety checks before a static line jump from a Lockheed C-130 Hercules above the drop zone at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois March 2, 2017. The drop zone is a new addition to the airfield enhancing capabilities to conduct a diverse set of operations. Stock Photo

RMR8WMRE–Master Sgt. Ed Dewejko, 19th Operational Support Squadron Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape superintendent, performs pre-jump safety checks before a static line jump from a Lockheed C-130 Hercules above the drop zone at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois March 2, 2017. The drop zone is a new addition to the airfield enhancing capabilities to conduct a diverse set of operations.

U.S. Army Master Sgt. Dwight Simon and Staff Sgt. Monte Henderson watch for the drop zone from the ramp of a C-130 aircraft during Air Operation on Fort Bragg, N.C., June 6, 2009. Simon and Henderson are jumpmasters assigned to Headquarters, Headquarters Company, U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command, Airborne. Sgt. Maj. Kelly C. Luster / / Stock Photo

RMEJK6RN–U.S. Army Master Sgt. Dwight Simon and Staff Sgt. Monte Henderson watch for the drop zone from the ramp of a C-130 aircraft during Air Operation on Fort Bragg, N.C., June 6, 2009. Simon and Henderson are jumpmasters assigned to Headquarters, Headquarters Company, U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command, Airborne. Sgt. Maj. Kelly C. Luster / /

A Marine with Bravo Company, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, jumps out of a C-130 Hercules during a double-bag static line course held in Parker, Ariz., March 24, 2014. A static line is a cord attached from one end of the aircraft to the other. When the Marine jumps from the plane, the line pulls the deployment bag out of the pack on the Marine’s back causing the parachute to inflate. The Marines started the Course with several days of classes and practical application before stepping onto the plane. Their first jump was with only minimal gear, which allowed them to familiarize themselves with t Stock Photo

RMHF21RH–A Marine with Bravo Company, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, jumps out of a C-130 Hercules during a double-bag static line course held in Parker, Ariz., March 24, 2014. A static line is a cord attached from one end of the aircraft to the other. When the Marine jumps from the plane, the line pulls the deployment bag out of the pack on the Marine’s back causing the parachute to inflate. The Marines started the Course with several days of classes and practical application before stepping onto the plane. Their first jump was with only minimal gear, which allowed them to familiarize themselves with t

Fort Bragg, NC, USA. 1st Dec, 2017. Dec. 1, 2017 - FORT BRAGG, N.C., USA - U.S. Army paratroopers watch a screen as another jump seat lottery number is called at Green Ramp on Pope Army Airfield, Friday, at the 20th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop. The airborne operation, hosted by the U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), is the world's largest combined airborne operation with paratroopers from nine allied nations participating. The annual event allows paratroopers the opportunity to help children in communities surrounding Fort Br Stock Photo

RMKKXG7A–Fort Bragg, NC, USA. 1st Dec, 2017. Dec. 1, 2017 - FORT BRAGG, N.C., USA - U.S. Army paratroopers watch a screen as another jump seat lottery number is called at Green Ramp on Pope Army Airfield, Friday, at the 20th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop. The airborne operation, hosted by the U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), is the world's largest combined airborne operation with paratroopers from nine allied nations participating. The annual event allows paratroopers the opportunity to help children in communities surrounding Fort Br

A Marine with the 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, jump master instructs fellow Marines using hand signals while flying in a C-130 Hercules before a static line parachute drop on Jan. 11, 2017, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. The training ensures that jumpers and flight crew are ready to respond to real world events throughout the Indo-Asia Pacific region. Stock Photo

RMRAC5K9–A Marine with the 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, jump master instructs fellow Marines using hand signals while flying in a C-130 Hercules before a static line parachute drop on Jan. 11, 2017, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. The training ensures that jumpers and flight crew are ready to respond to real world events throughout the Indo-Asia Pacific region.

A U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules prepares to fly over drop zone Luzon and airdrop U.S. Army Soldiers from the 82nd Airborne Division, Ft. Bragg, N.C., during Airborne Operations on Sept. 12, 2010 at Ft. Bragg, N.C. Master Sgt. Jeremy Lock Stock Photo

RMEG16F9–A U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules prepares to fly over drop zone Luzon and airdrop U.S. Army Soldiers from the 82nd Airborne Division, Ft. Bragg, N.C., during Airborne Operations on Sept. 12, 2010 at Ft. Bragg, N.C. Master Sgt. Jeremy Lock

Marines with Bravo Company, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, prepare their parachutes before jumping out of a C-130 Hercules during a double-bag static line course held in Parker, Ariz., March 24, 2014. A static line is a cord attached from one end of the aircraft to the other. When the Marine jumps from the plane, the line pulls the deployment bag out of the pack on the Marine’s back causing the parachute to inflate. The Marines started the Course with several days of classes and practical application before stepping onto the plane. Their first jump was with only minimal gear, which allowed them Stock Photo

RMHF21R6–Marines with Bravo Company, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, prepare their parachutes before jumping out of a C-130 Hercules during a double-bag static line course held in Parker, Ariz., March 24, 2014. A static line is a cord attached from one end of the aircraft to the other. When the Marine jumps from the plane, the line pulls the deployment bag out of the pack on the Marine’s back causing the parachute to inflate. The Marines started the Course with several days of classes and practical application before stepping onto the plane. Their first jump was with only minimal gear, which allowed them

RMKKXG53–Fort Bragg, NC, USA. 1st Dec, 2017. Dec. 1, 2017 - FORT BRAGG, N.C., USA - U.S. Army paratroopers exit a C-130 Hercules onto Sicily Drop Zone, Friday, at the 20th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop. The airborne operation, hosted by the U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), is the world's largest combined airborne operation with paratroopers from nine allied nations participating. The annual event allows paratroopers the opportunity to help children in communities surrounding Fort Bragg receive donated toys for the Christmas holiday. (

RMR8YXY3–U.S. Army paratroopers, Sgt. 1st Class Paul Schweikert and Master Sgt. Hermin Sarantes, prepares to exit a C-130 during a standard Airborne Operation for currency over Preston Drop Zone, Augusta, Ga., March 3, 2017. Paratroopers must jump once every three months to maintain their jump status.

A #USArmy jumpmaster checks an Indonesian paratrooper's parachute prior to his jumping in the 17th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop, hosted by U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command Airborne, on Dec. 8, 2014, at Mackall Army Airfield, N.C. Spc. Gary Silverman Stock Photo

RMEJRFN3–A #USArmy jumpmaster checks an Indonesian paratrooper's parachute prior to his jumping in the 17th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop, hosted by U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command Airborne, on Dec. 8, 2014, at Mackall Army Airfield, N.C. Spc. Gary Silverman

Marines with Bravo Company, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, board a C-130 Hercules during a double-bag static line course held in Parker, Ariz., March 24, 2014. The Marines started the Course with several days of classes and practical application before stepping onto the plane. A static line is a cord attached from one end of the aircraft to the other. When the Marine jumps from the plane, the line pulls the deployment bag out of the pack on the Marine’s back causing the parachute to inflate. Their first jump was with only minimal gear, which allowed them to familiarize themselves with the parac Stock Photo

RMHF21RG–Marines with Bravo Company, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, board a C-130 Hercules during a double-bag static line course held in Parker, Ariz., March 24, 2014. The Marines started the Course with several days of classes and practical application before stepping onto the plane. A static line is a cord attached from one end of the aircraft to the other. When the Marine jumps from the plane, the line pulls the deployment bag out of the pack on the Marine’s back causing the parachute to inflate. Their first jump was with only minimal gear, which allowed them to familiarize themselves with the parac

RMKKXGAJ–Fort Bragg, NC, USA. 1st Dec, 2017. Dec. 1, 2017 - FORT BRAGG, N.C., USA - German Army Lt. Col. Tomas Tintor, presents his nation's jump wings to U.S. Army paratroopers after successfully completing a jump onto Sicily Drop Zone, Friday, at the 20th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop. The airborne operation, hosted by the U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), is the world's largest combined airborne operation with paratroopers from nine allied nations participating. The annual event allows paratroopers the opportunity to help children i

A U.S. Army jump master with the 173rd Airborne Brigade walks to U.S. Air Force C-130 aircraft during Saber Junction 18, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 19, 2018. Jump masters are the expert paratroopers in an Airborne unit who train and teach the Army techniques for jumping from airplanes. Saber Junction 18 is the U.S. Army 173rd Airborne Brigade’s combat training center certification exercise, taking place on the Grafenwoehr and Hohenfels training areas. The U.S. Army Europe-directed exercise is designed to assess the readiness of the brigade to conduct unified land operations in a join Stock Photo

RMR1J0R2–A U.S. Army jump master with the 173rd Airborne Brigade walks to U.S. Air Force C-130 aircraft during Saber Junction 18, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 19, 2018. Jump masters are the expert paratroopers in an Airborne unit who train and teach the Army techniques for jumping from airplanes. Saber Junction 18 is the U.S. Army 173rd Airborne Brigade’s combat training center certification exercise, taking place on the Grafenwoehr and Hohenfels training areas. The U.S. Army Europe-directed exercise is designed to assess the readiness of the brigade to conduct unified land operations in a join

A Marine with Bravo Company, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, waits for his turn to jump out of a C-130 Hercules during a double-bag static line course held in Parker, Ariz., March 24, 2014. A static line is a cord attached from one end of the aircraft to the other. When the Marine jumps from the plane, the line pulls the deployment bag out of the pack on the Marine’s back causing the parachute to inflate. The 24 Marines taking the course were evaluated on thier jump form, their formation in the air and their landing. They conducted both day and night jumps and were required to jump a total of 12 Stock Photo

RMHF21RN–A Marine with Bravo Company, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, waits for his turn to jump out of a C-130 Hercules during a double-bag static line course held in Parker, Ariz., March 24, 2014. A static line is a cord attached from one end of the aircraft to the other. When the Marine jumps from the plane, the line pulls the deployment bag out of the pack on the Marine’s back causing the parachute to inflate. The 24 Marines taking the course were evaluated on thier jump form, their formation in the air and their landing. They conducted both day and night jumps and were required to jump a total of 12

Fort Bragg, NC, USA. 30th Nov, 2018. Dec. 1, 2018 - FORT BRAGG, N.C., USA - A Brazilian Army officer pins his nation's jump wings on a U.S. Army paratrooper at the 21st Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop, hosted by the U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne). The annual event, billed as the world's largest combined airborne operation with paratroopers from 13 allied nations, allows paratroopers to donate toys for Christmas to help children in communities surrounding Fort Bragg. Countries participating this year included: Botswana, Brazil Stock Photo

RMR5JXKH–Fort Bragg, NC, USA. 30th Nov, 2018. Dec. 1, 2018 - FORT BRAGG, N.C., USA - A Brazilian Army officer pins his nation's jump wings on a U.S. Army paratrooper at the 21st Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop, hosted by the U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne). The annual event, billed as the world's largest combined airborne operation with paratroopers from 13 allied nations, allows paratroopers to donate toys for Christmas to help children in communities surrounding Fort Bragg. Countries participating this year included: Botswana, Brazil

A reconnaissance Marine jump master with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit's Force Reconnaissance Platoon looks for the Designated Impact Point prior to instructing Marines to free fall during military free fall operations in flight, Guam, June 16, 2018. FRP trains for free fall operations using a high altitude low opening jump in order to hone insertion capabilities. The 31st MEU, the Marine Corps’ only continuously forward-deployed MEU, provides a flexible force ready to perform a wide-range of military operations. Stock Photo

RMPH5WCD–A reconnaissance Marine jump master with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit's Force Reconnaissance Platoon looks for the Designated Impact Point prior to instructing Marines to free fall during military free fall operations in flight, Guam, June 16, 2018. FRP trains for free fall operations using a high altitude low opening jump in order to hone insertion capabilities. The 31st MEU, the Marine Corps’ only continuously forward-deployed MEU, provides a flexible force ready to perform a wide-range of military operations.

Gunnery Sgt. Mickey Eaton, assistant operations chief, Bravo Company, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, and a native of Chicago, checks the oxygen tank of one of his Marines before jumping from a C-130 Hercules during a double-bag static line course held in Parker, Ariz., March 24, 2014. A static line is a cord attached from one end of the aircraft to the other. When the Marine jumps from the plane, the line pulls the deployment bag out of the pack on the Marine’s back causing the parachute to inflate. The 24 Marines taking the course were evaluated on their jump form, their formation in the air a Stock Photo

RMHF21RK–Gunnery Sgt. Mickey Eaton, assistant operations chief, Bravo Company, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, and a native of Chicago, checks the oxygen tank of one of his Marines before jumping from a C-130 Hercules during a double-bag static line course held in Parker, Ariz., March 24, 2014. A static line is a cord attached from one end of the aircraft to the other. When the Marine jumps from the plane, the line pulls the deployment bag out of the pack on the Marine’s back causing the parachute to inflate. The 24 Marines taking the course were evaluated on their jump form, their formation in the air a

Fort Bragg, NC, USA. 30th Nov, 2018. Dec. 1, 2018 - FORT BRAGG, N.C., USA - U.S. Army paratroopers stand a parade rest before receiving their Brazilian Army jump wings during the 21st Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop, hosted by the U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne). The annual event, billed as the world's largest combined airborne operation with paratroopers from 13 allied nations, allows paratroopers to donate toys for Christmas to help children in communities surrounding Fort Bragg. Countries participating this year included: B Stock Photo

RMR5JXF9–Fort Bragg, NC, USA. 30th Nov, 2018. Dec. 1, 2018 - FORT BRAGG, N.C., USA - U.S. Army paratroopers stand a parade rest before receiving their Brazilian Army jump wings during the 21st Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop, hosted by the U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne). The annual event, billed as the world's largest combined airborne operation with paratroopers from 13 allied nations, allows paratroopers to donate toys for Christmas to help children in communities surrounding Fort Bragg. Countries participating this year included: B

U.S. Army Master Sgt. Hermin Sarantes, USACAPOC (A), Fort Bragg N.C., waits on a fellow JumpMaster to signal completion of his duty during a static line jump over Augusta, Ga., March 3, 2017. The paratroopers jump to fulfill Airborne obligations while also building confidence and experience, ensuring they remain mission capable. Stock Photo

RMR8YMCY–U.S. Army Master Sgt. Hermin Sarantes, USACAPOC (A), Fort Bragg N.C., waits on a fellow JumpMaster to signal completion of his duty during a static line jump over Augusta, Ga., March 3, 2017. The paratroopers jump to fulfill Airborne obligations while also building confidence and experience, ensuring they remain mission capable.

DJIBOUTI (June 30, 2009) A French jump master looks out an open door in flight onboard a French C-130 Transall near Camp Lemonier, Djibouti. U.S. Air Force Guardian Angels from the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron (ERQS) jumped with French Foreign Legionnaires, using French parachutes, twice the same day. The Guardian Angels trained with the legionnaires to promote interoperability between the two militaries. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jesse B. Awalt/Released) Preparing to jump 187065 Stock Photo

RMHFCRWG–DJIBOUTI (June 30, 2009) A French jump master looks out an open door in flight onboard a French C-130 Transall near Camp Lemonier, Djibouti. U.S. Air Force Guardian Angels from the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron (ERQS) jumped with French Foreign Legionnaires, using French parachutes, twice the same day. The Guardian Angels trained with the legionnaires to promote interoperability between the two militaries. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jesse B. Awalt/Released) Preparing to jump 187065

RMR5JXDF–Fort Bragg, NC, USA. 30th Nov, 2018. Dec. 1, 2018 - FORT BRAGG, N.C., USA - U.S. Army paratroopers stand a parade rest before receiving their Brazilian Army jump wings during the 21st Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop, hosted by the U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne). The annual event, billed as the world's largest combined airborne operation with paratroopers from 13 allied nations, allows paratroopers to donate toys for Christmas to help children in communities surrounding Fort Bragg. Countries participating this year included: B

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Paul Schweikert of the 310th Psychological Operations Company, 15th Psychological Operations Battalion, and Master Sgt. Hermin Sarantes, USACAPOC (A), Fort Bragg N.C., conduct an airborne operation over Augusta, Ga., March 3, 2017. The paratroopers jump to fulfill Airborne obligations while also building confidence and experience, ensuring they remain mission capable. Stock Photo

RMR8YMD6–U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Paul Schweikert of the 310th Psychological Operations Company, 15th Psychological Operations Battalion, and Master Sgt. Hermin Sarantes, USACAPOC (A), Fort Bragg N.C., conduct an airborne operation over Augusta, Ga., March 3, 2017. The paratroopers jump to fulfill Airborne obligations while also building confidence and experience, ensuring they remain mission capable.

Sgt. John Prior, a jump master and parachute instructor with the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry (PPCLI), Canadian Army, gets ready to board a C-130 Hercules aircraft for a partnership jump with paratroopers of the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division Feb. 24, 2015, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. Prior and a group of jump masters from the Canadian Army were at JBER to train along-side the Spartan Brigade’s paratroopers to further enhance international partnerships and for both armies to gain a greater knowledge in airborne operations. (U. Stock Photo

RMHEP5EG–Sgt. John Prior, a jump master and parachute instructor with the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry (PPCLI), Canadian Army, gets ready to board a C-130 Hercules aircraft for a partnership jump with paratroopers of the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division Feb. 24, 2015, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. Prior and a group of jump masters from the Canadian Army were at JBER to train along-side the Spartan Brigade’s paratroopers to further enhance international partnerships and for both armies to gain a greater knowledge in airborne operations. (U.

RMR5JXJT–Fort Bragg, NC, USA. 30th Nov, 2018. Dec. 1, 2018 - FORT BRAGG, N.C., USA - A Brazilian Army officer pins his nation's jump wings on a U.S. Army paratrooper at the 21st Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop, hosted by the U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne). The annual event, billed as the world's largest combined airborne operation with paratroopers from 13 allied nations, allows paratroopers to donate toys for Christmas to help children in communities surrounding Fort Bragg. Countries participating this year included: Botswana, Brazil

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