Military Parachuting Exercises

Dynamic visuals of military personnel parachuting during training operations, showcasing teamwork, precision, and aerial skills in diverse environments.

Spanish operators of El Escuadron de Zapadores Paracaidistas (EZAPAC) execute a military free fall jump with the U.S. and Spanish flags during a bi-lateral exercise near Allcantarilla Air Base, Spain, July 28, 2022. Together, both teams can seamlessly integrate and align capabilities to maximize effectiveness.

The U.S. Army Parachute Team conducts a demonstration at the 2022 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show at MCAS Miramar, San Diego, California, Sept. 23, 2022. Nicknamed the Golden Knights in 1962 Golden signifies the gold medals the team won in the international completions, and Knights alludes to the teams ambition to conquer the skies. The Golden Knights perform in more than 100 events per year. The theme for 2022 MCAS Miramar Air Show, Marines Fight, Evolve and Win, reflects the Marine Corps ongoing modernization efforts to prepare for future conflicts.

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A member of an explosive ordnance disposal team glides toward the ground after parachuting from an aircraft during Exercise Kennel Bear '89. Subject Operation/Series: KENNEL BEAR '89 Base: Tinian Island Country: Northern Mariana Islands (MNP)

Staff Sgt. Logan Maples of the U.S. Army Parachute Team jumps in a competition round in Sturtevant, Wisconsin on 6 September, 2022. Maples competed in the 2022 USPA Canopy Piloting Nationals from September 3 through 6.

Staff Sgt. Logan Maples of the U.S. Army Parachute Team jumps in a competition round in Sturtevant, Wisconsin on 6 September, 2022. Maples competed in the 2022 USPA Canopy Piloting Nationals from September 3 through 6.

A combat control team member floats to the ground during the drop zone establishment phase of Airlift Rodeo '90. Airlift Rodeo is an annual airdrop competition that tests the flight and ground skills of Military Airlift Command aircrews as well as foreign teams.. Subject Operation/Series: RODEO '90 Base: Pope Air Force Base State: North Carolina(NC) Country: United States Of America(USA)

A member of the 1ST Special Forces descends over Yoju Airfield while participating in a parachute drop during exercise Team Spirit '85. Subject Operation/Series: TEAM SPIRIT '85 Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)

Spanish operators of El Escuadron de Zapadores Paracaidistas (EZAPAC) execute a military free fall jump with the U.S. and Spanish flag during a bi-lateral exercise near Allcantarilla Air Base, Spain, July 28, 2022. Joint and combined training, exercises, and operations help to mitigate and reduce security risks.

Spanish operators of El Escuadron de Zapadores Paracaidistas (EZAPAC) execute a military free fall jump with the U.S. and Spanish flags during a bi-lateral exercise near Allcantarilla Air Base, Spain, July 28, 2022. Together, both teams can seamlessly integrate and align capabilities to maximize effectiveness.

A Spanish Airman assigned to El Escuadron de Zapadores Paracaidistas (EZAPAC) executes a U.S. Air Force and Spanish Air Force bi-lateral military free fall jump from a Spanish C-295 aircraft assigned to the 35 Tactical Transport Wing, near Allcantarilla Air Base, Spain, July 26, 2022. Training with our joint and combined allies and partners increases our lethality and enhances our interoperability, allowing our forces to counter military aggression and coercion by sharing responsibilities for a common defense.

Members of the US Air Force Academys Wings of Blue parachute team perform during an Air Show at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB), California (CA). Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The U.S. Army Parachute Team conducts a demonstration at the 2022 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show at MCAS Miramar, San Diego, California, Sept. 23, 2022. Nicknamed the Golden Knights in 1962 Golden signifies the gold medals the team won in the international completions, and Knights alludes to the teams ambition to conquer the skies. The Golden Knights perform in more than 100 events per year. The theme for 2022 MCAS Miramar Air Show, Marines Fight, Evolve and Win, reflects the Marine Corps ongoing modernization efforts to prepare for future conflicts.

050714-F-7564C-123. Base: Fort Mccoy State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC

A trainee prepares to hit the ground while undergoing jump school training during multi-national ranger training at the Dahlonega Ranger Camp. Base: Fort Benning State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Members from 56th Troop Command, Charlie Company with the Rhode Island National Guard conducts airborne training and follow-on tactics training at Camp Blanding Joint Training Center, Starke, Fla. Jan. 20, 2022. The training was completed in order to increase proficiency in tactical techniques.(U.S. Air National Guard photos by Senior Airman Brittni Capozzi)

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A member of the Red Bull Air Force team conducts an aerial jump out of a BO-105 Redbulll helicopter during the 2022 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show at MCAS Miramar, San Diego, California, Sept. 24, 2022. The Red Bull Air Force Team is a team assembled from accomplished and experienced aviation experts who specialize in highly coordinated aerial jump demonstrations. The theme for the 2022 MCAS Miramar Air Show, Marines Fight, Evolve and Win, reflects the Marine Corps ongoing modernization efforts to prepare for future conflicts.

220330-N-SS350-1241 EL CENTRO, Calif. (Mar. 30, 2022) A Navy EOD technician deploys their parachute during a free fall currency jump run by Explosive Ordnance Disposal Training and Evaluation Unit (EODTEU) 1 at Naval Air Facility El Centro, Calif., Mar. 30, 2022. EODTEU-1 develops and provides realistic training to Navy EOD, and mobile diving and salvage forces to prepare them to support the fleet and joint force in accomplishing national objectives.

A reconnaissance Marine with 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, parachutes to the ground after a low-altitude static line jump. The Marines recently participated in both high and low-altitude sustainment jumps in order to stay proficient. "We would like to get everybody to that military free-fall capability because you canÄôt hear the aircraft at that altitude; you canÄôt hear the Marines open their chutes at that altitude. We would like to get everyone to that level,Äù said Lt. Col. Robert Revoir, the commanding officer of 2nd Recon.

DN-ST-87-05878. Base: China Lake State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

June 12, 2004 - A soldier floats to the ground during High Altitude Low Opening (HALO) training over the Yukon Training Area in Alaska.

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Soldiers assigned to the 1st Airborne Brigade descend from a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron over JGSDF Narashino Training Area, Japan, April 19, 2022, during a bilateral airborne jump. Ninety-nine JGSDF paratroopers assigned to the 1st Airborne Brigade conducted airborne jump from Two Air Force C-130J Super Hercules. The goal of this event is to improve interoperability between the USAF and JGSDF by defense and information exchanges to deepen mutual understanding of each unit, and to further cement the U.S. and Japanese alliance.

U.S. Marines with Force Reconnaissance Company, III Marine Expeditionary Force, parachute during a high-altitude jump at Hearne Municipal Airport, Hearne, Texas, July 18, 2022. U.S. This training was conducted during exercise Desert Eagle 2022 to reinforce proper techniques and the Marines proficiency in support of future III MEF operations within the Indo-Pacific region.

Staff Sgt. Matthew Garner of the U.S. Army Parachute Team lands his parachute for a training jump in Homestead, Florida on 26 Jan. 2022. USAPT is conducting their annual certification cycle for their upcoming show season. (U.S. Army photo by Megan Hackett)

High Altitude Low Opening (HALO) Jump UH-60 Blackhawk

A U.S. Marine from 3rd Force Reconnaissance Company, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve lands at the Camp Shelby Joint Training Center in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, November 10, 2022, in support of Operation Santa Drop. This event brought toys to military children via parachute in support of Toys for Tots 75th anniversary. Many of the Marines wore their dress blue uniforms to formally assist Staff Sergeant Clause in the aerial delivery. Toys for Tots is a Marine Corps Reserve charitable program that collects, organizes, and distributes toys to less fortunate children across the nation in hopes of bringing happiness to children, and relief to families, during the Christmas season.

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The Liberty Jump Team, both Active Duty and retired Military Personnel, and Paratroopers assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division jump into Normandy, France, June 7, 2022. Personnel and Paratroopers all jumped to honor the Paratroopers who jumped into Normandy in 1944.

U.S. Air Force Special Tactics operators assigned to the 352d Special Operations Wing, execute a military free fall jump with Spanish Airmen of El Escuadron de Zapadores Paracaidistas (EZAPAC) near Allcantarilla Air Base, Spain, July 28, 2022. Together, both teams can seamlessly integrate and align capabilities to maximize effectiveness.

Sgt. 1st Class Morgan George and Staff Sgt. Nicholas Orozco of the U.S. Army Parachute Team perform an advanced canopy maneuver for a demonstration jump on MCAS Miramar near San Diego, California on 23 September, 2022. The U.S. Army Parachute Team is performing at the Miramar Airshow 23 - 25 September.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (Sept., 18 2018) The U.S. Navy parachute team, the Leap Frogs, put on an aerial demonstration outside the Big E, New England's Great State Fair, during Springfield Navy Week. Navy Weeks are designed to connect the public with Navy Sailors, programs and equipment throughout the country. Every year, America's Navy comes home to approximately 15 cities across the country to show Americans why having a strong Navy is critical to the American way of life.

Paratroopers descend toward a drop zone during JUMPFEST '74. Subject Operation/Series: JUMPFEST '74 Base: Hurlburt Field State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Pararescuemen and combat rescue officers conduct training jumps from the back of a C-17 Globemaster III over Francis S. Gabreski Air National Guard Base, N.Y., Aug. 30, 2016. The C-17, flown in from McChord Field, Wash., dropped rescue personnel several times throughout the day.

Cadets near the ground after jumping from a Twin Otter aircraft during training. Base: USAF Academy, Colorado Springs State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Army Soldiers with the United States Army Parachute Team, the Golden Knights, parachutes into show center during the 2022 Atlantic City Airshow at Atlantic City, New Jersey, Aug. 24, 2022. (New Jersey National Guard photo by Mark C. Olsen)

Members of the Combat Control Team from the 62nd Air Wing, McChord AFB, parachute onto Kapowsin Airfield during practice jumps prior to RODEO 94. Subject Operation/Series: RODEO '94 Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A parachutist with the U.S. Army's Parachute Team, the Golden Knights, performs during the Kansas City Air Show on Sep. 3, 2022, in New Century, Kansas. The Golden Knights and 1st Infantry Division Soldiers attended the event in partnership with the Kansas City Army Recruiting Battalion to educate the public on Army service opportunities.

The U.S. Army Parachute Team conducts a demonstration at the 2022 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show at MCAS Miramar, San Diego, California, Sept. 23, 2022. Nicknamed the Golden Knights in 1962 Golden signifies the gold medals the team won in the international completions, and Knights alludes to the teams ambition to conquer the skies. The Golden Knights perform in more than 100 events per year. The theme for 2022 MCAS Miramar Air Show, Marines Fight, Evolve and Win, reflects the Marine Corps ongoing modernization efforts to prepare for future conflicts.

A member of the Golden Knights Army parachute team descends during a demonstration at a Department of Defense Joint Services Open House. Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A paratrooper descends with his chute fully deployed, during combined Army-Air Force live fire exercises (CALFEX IV) at the Yukon Command Training Site. Subject Operation/Series: CALFEX IV Base: Eielson Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A U.S. Marine with 3d Reconnaissance Battalion, 3d Marine Division, conducts open water free fall operations off the coast of Okinawa, Japan April 25, 2022. This specialized training provided Marines with enhanced skills and confidence for deliberate water parachute operations, ensuring they are prepared to execute a diverse set of waterborne reconnaissance and surveillance missions in order to maintain regional security in the Indo-Pacific.

The U.S. Army Parachute Team conducts a demonstration at the 2022 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show at MCAS Miramar, California, Sept. 24, 2022. Nicknamed the Golden Knights in 1962, Golden” signifies the gold medals the team won in international competitions, and Knights” alludes to the team’s ambition to conquer the skies. The Golden Knights perform in more than 100 events per year. The theme for the 2022 MCAS Miramar Air Show, Marines Fight, Evolve and Win,” reflects the Marine Corps’ ongoing modernization efforts to prepare for future conflicts.

U.S. Army Parachute Team, the Golden Knights, parachutist glides overhead at the San Antonio Country Club Fiesta Reception in San Antonio, Texas, April 3, 2022. Fiesta is an 11-day annual celebration featuring paraders, exhibits, music, entertainment, and family-friendly fun -- all benefiting local non-profit causes.

A Soldier from the U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School prepares to land on Luzon Drop Zone during free fall training at Camp Mackall, North Carolina September 22, 2022. The military free fall parachutists jumped from 7,000 feet above the ground.

U.S. Army Golden Knights jump into Segra Stadium in Fayetteville, NC, April 12, 2022. Paratroopers from Fort Bragg attended the first home game of the season for the Woodpeckers and showed their support for the hometown team.

A Soldier with the U.S. Army Parachute Team jumps into Fort Jackson, S.C. during its 105th anniversary ceremony, June 8, 2022. The Golden Knights aim to inspire people to support and join the U.S. Army through performances and interaction.

Members of the Leapfrogs, the U.S. Navy parachute team, parachute to earth during a public demonstration. Base: Coronado State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An operator participating in joint combined exchange training between U.S. and Republic of Korea (ROK) special operations forces, parachutes at Kunsan Air Base, ROK, Sept. 26, 2022. JCETs enhance the combat readiness of U.S. and partner forces while also improving interoperability between nations.

A member of the U.S. Army Golden Knights Parachute team performs a demonstration prior to the San Francisco 49ers Salute to Service game Nov. 13, 2022, at Levis Stadium, Santa Clara, California. The Golden Knights performed in honor of Veterans Day and support the National Football Leagues Salute to Service Campaign.

A member of the U.S. Army's Golden Knights parachute demonstration team prepares to make a landing during a practice jump. Base: Fort Bragg State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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The U.S. Army Parachute Team, nicknamed the Golden Knights, and U.S. Navy Parachute Team, nicknamed the Leap Frogs, conduct an aerial demonstration at the 2022 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show at MCAS Miramar, California, Sept. 23, 2022. The theme for the 2022 MCAS Miramar Air Show, Marines Fight, Evolve and Win, reflects the Marine Corps ongoing modernization efforts to prepare for future conflicts.

A paratrooper descends through the sky during the day.

Members of the Alaska Air National Guards 210th, 211th and 212th Rescue Squadrons and 176th Security Forces Squadron, along with the 163rd Security Forces Squadron from the California Air National Guard, participated in a mass-casualty exercise on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, on July 20, 2016. During the exercise, the rescue operators located, assessed, treated and evacuated numerous casualties while engaging and eliminating multiple attacks from opposition forces.

220918-N-AV609-1220 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Sept. 18, 2022) United States Navy Parachute Team members glide in tandem at the Naval Air Station Oceana Air Show. The NAS Oceana Air Show is an opportunity for the Navy to show the past, present, and future of naval aviation.

A member of the U.S. Army's Golden Knights parachute demonstration team checks his landing area during a practice jump. Base: Fort Bragg State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A cadet parachutes during training. Base: USAF Academy, Colorado Springs State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Vertical image of a silhouette of a tandem of parachuters with some dark clouds as background

A Hellenic Special Forces member with Special Parachute Section conducts a high-altitude, high-opening jump for a combined forces event during exercise Alexander the Great 2022, Skyros, Greece, May 17, 2022. Alexander the Great 22 strengthens interoperability and force readiness between the U.S., Greece, and Allied nations, enhancing strategic defense and partnership while promoting security and stability in the region.

The U. S. Special Operations Command Parachute Team (Para-Commandos) parachute over the flightline during Montana's Military Open House "Flight Over the Falls" at Montana Air National Guard Base, Great Falls, Montana, July 23, 2022. The Para-Commandos are qualified in free fall and canopy formations and perform with flags, smoke and sparklers.

Sgt. 1st Class Ty Kettenhofen and Staff Sgt. Griffin Mueller of the U.S. Army Parachute Team perform an advanced canopy maneuver for a demonstration jump on at Selfridge Air National Guard Base on 10 July, 2022. The jump was part of the Selfridge Open House and Air Show.

Staff Sgt. Ben Hall of the Golden Knights Black demonstration team, bring the Prisoner of war(POW) flag into the target area at the army 247th birthday celebration in Redstone Arsenal, AL June 11th, 2022.

A paratrooper from the Canada Search and Rescue fly in surrounded by mountains and land on the grass at the Pemberton airport during a training mission.

Sgt. Jonathan Pemberton of the U.S. Army Parachute Team lands his parachute after a jump in Davis, California on 13 September, 2022. The U.S. Army Parachute Team is in Davis conducting tandems 13 through 15 September.

Sgt. Jonathan Pemberton of the U.S. Army Parachute Team lands his parachute after a jump in Davis, California on 13 September, 2022. The U.S. Army Parachute Team is in Davis conducting tandems 13 through 15 September.

U.S. Air Force Special Tactics operators assigned to the 24th Special Operations Wing prepare to conduct military free-fall training during Emerald Warrior 22.1 at Eglin Range, Florida, May 4, 2022. Military free-fall training is an integral part of exercise Emerald Warrior, focusing on U.S. and partner nation relationships while emphasizing joint force interoperability.

U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. -- Air Force Academy Cadets participate in the Parents' Weekend Parade at Stillman Field Sept. 1, 2023. The event is held over Labor Day weekend, providing Academy families an extended opportunity to reunite with their cadets and tour Academy facilities.

The U.S. Army Golden Knights jump started the 27th Annual Army-10 Miler with an aerial demonstration and landing, Oct. 9, in Washington, D.C. More than 30,000 people participated in the race, supporting Army Morale, Welfare and Recreation, a network of support and leisure services designed to enhance the lives of soldiers and their families.

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen with the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron parachute down near a range by Camp Lemmonier, Djibouti, Mar. 14, 2014. Pararescuemen train periodically to maintain a high level of proficiency to conduct missions throughout the Horn of Africa.

U.S. Army Paratrooper assigned to the 54th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 173rd Airborne Brigade, descends onto Juliet Drop Zone, Pordenone, Italy after exiting U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules aircraft from the 86th Air Wing during airborne operationon Aug. 10, 2022. The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the U.S. Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, capable of projecting ready forces anywhere in the U.S. European, Africa or Central Commands' areas of responsibility.

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The U.S. Army Parachute Team, nicknamed the Golden Knights, prepares to land at the 2022 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show at MCAS Miramar, California, Sept. 24, 2022. Nicknamed the Golden Knights in 1962, Golden signifies the gold medals the team won in international competitions, and Knights alludes to the teams ambition to conquer the skies. The Golden Knights perform in more than 100 events per year. The theme for the 2022 MCAS Miramar Air Show, Marines Fight, Evolve and Win, reflects the Marine Corps ongoing modernization efforts to prepare for future conflicts.

A group of U.S. Army and European Paratroopers descends onto the Drop Zone from a C-130 aircraft using European and T-11 parachutes during Exercise Falcon Leap at Ginkelse Heide Drop Zone, Arnhem, Netherlands., Sep. 17, 2022. More than 1000 Paratroopers from all over the world, 13 different nationalities, multiple airdrops per day, and training with each other equipment for two weeks. this is NATO's largest technical airborne exercise

Master Sgt. Jennifer Davidson, Army Parachute Team, prepares to land on target at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Florida Jan. 25, 2022. Homestead is the official winter training site for the Golden Knights to hone their skills in preparation for the 2022 air show and competition circuit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Lionel Castellano)

Sgt. 1st Class Marcus Denniston of the U.S. Army Parachute Team takes Lance Izumi on a tandem jump in Davis, California on 13 September, 2022. The U.S. Army Parachute Team is in Davis conducting tandems 13 through 15 September.

A cadet lands after jumping from a Twin Otter aircraft during training. Base: USAF Academy, Colorado Springs State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A Belgian Jumpmaster assigned to the CE Para training center rotates his parachute around a vertical axis to increase speed during a sustainment training week with Belgian Special Operations Paratroopers, on Chièvres Air Base, Belgium, April 19, 2022.

A U.S. Army paratrooper assigned to the 725th Brigade Support Battalion (Airborne), 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 11th Airborne Division conducts airborne operations from a U.S. Marine Corps Reserve KC-130J Super Hercules assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 234, Marine Aircraft Group 41, Marine Forces Reserve, Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas, at Malemute Drop Zone, Alaska, Nov. 4, 2022. 11th Airborne paratroopers use Malemute Drop Zone to strengthen airborne operational Arctic readiness skills, allowing other units, such as the VMGR-234, to participate and train in an Arctic environment.

A U.S. Marine with 3rd Force Reconnaissance Battalion glides while parachuting from a UH-1Y Venom helicopter with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 773, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve in support of Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force UNITAS LXIII, at Santa Cruz Air Force Base, Rio de Janeiro, Sept. 6, 2022. UNITAS LXIII air and parachute operations are part of an integrated, multinational event to enable interoperability and the sharing of knowledge between partner nation forces supporting the exercise. UNITAS is the world's longest-running annual multinational maritime exercise that focuses on enhancing interoperability among multiple nations and joint forces during littoral and amphibious operations in order to build on existing regional partnerships and create new enduring relationships that promote peace, stability, and prosperity in the U.S. Southern Commands area of responsibility.

The U.S. Navy Parachute Team, nicknamed the Leap Frogs, conducts an aerial demonstration from a U.S. Army C-147A at the 2022 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show at MCAS Miramar, San Diego, California, Sept. 23, 2022. The Leap Frogs are a volunteer unit comprised of U.S. Navy SEALs and U.S. Navy Underwater Demolition Team members with real world experience with the mission to demonstrate naval excellence. The theme for the 2022 MCAS Miramar Air Show, Marines Fight, Evolve and Win, reflects the Marine Corps ongoing modernization efforts to prepare for future conflicts.

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Staff Sgt. Nahu Ramirez of the U.S. Army Parachute Team makes a practice demonstration jump in Chicago, Illinois on 19 August, 2022. The U.S. Army Parachute Team is performing for the Chicago Air and Water Show on 20-21 August.

Paratroopers from the U.S., Belize, Mexico, Guyana, and Colombia conducted a freefall jump from a CH-47 Chinook helicopter in to the Manatee training site to begin two weeks of jungle training May 8, 2022 during TRADEWINDS22. Tradewinds 2022 is a multinational exercise designed to expand the Caribbean regions capability to mitigate, plan for, and respond to crises; increase regional training capacity and interoperability; develop new and refine existing standard operating procedures; enhance ability to defend exclusive economic zones; and promote human rights and adherence to shared international norms and values; fully integrate women into defense, peace and security missions; and increase maritime domain awareness to deter illegal, unregulated and unreported fishing activities.

Members of the Navy Parachute Team, known as the Leapfrogs, performs aerial maneuvers during an air show. Base: Eglin Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The U.S. Army Parachute Team, nicknamed the Golden Knights, and U.S. Navy Parachute Team, nicknamed the Leap Frogs, conduct an aerial demonstration at the 2022 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show at MCAS Miramar, California, Sept. 24, 2022. The theme for the 2022 MCAS Miramar Air Show, Marines Fight, Evolve and Win, reflects the Marine Corps ongoing modernization efforts to prepare for future conflicts.

A U.S. Air Force Combat Control Team with the 352d Special Operations Wing performs a military free fall over Powidz Air Base, Poland, May 4, 2022. The training was part of Trojan Footprint 22, the premier SOF exercise in Europe that focuses on improving the ability of SOF to counter myriad threats, increases integration with conventional forces and enhances interoperability with NATO allies and European partners.

A group of U.S. Army Paratroopers and International Paratroopers descend using their MC-6 parachute onto Glen Rock Drop Zone during Leapfest 2022 at Exeter, RI., August 6, 2022. Leapfest is the largest, longest standing, international static line parachute training event and competition hosted by the 56th Troop Command, Rhode Island Army National Guard to promote high level technical training and esprit de corps within the International Airborne community.

Members of U.S. Naval Special Warfare Task Unit Europe (NSWTU-E) conduct a High Altitude Low Opening (HALO) jump for the 78th D-Day commemoration at Sainte-Mère-Église, France, June 5, 2022. Project Jedburgh was a joint Allied program, with the OSS Special Operations (SO) branch, the British Special Operations Executive (SOE), and the French Bureau Central de Renseignements et dAction (BCRA) and is widely considered the origins from which all modern special operations draw their lineage from.

Soldiers with the U.S. Army Parachute Team jump into Fort Jackson, S.C. during its 105th anniversary ceremony, June 8, 2022. The Golden Knights aim to inspire people to support and join the U.S. Army through performances and interaction.

A Soldier with the North Carolina Army National Guard drifts towards a field at the Stanley County Regional Airport, New London, North Carolina on June 18, 2020. Soldiers with the 403rd Quartermaster Rigger Support Team and B Company, 3rd Battalion, 20th Special Forces Group, were supported by a Black Hawk helicopter team from the 449th Theater Aviation Brigade to help the units perform static-line, airborne operations.

Sgt. 1st Class Ryan O'Rourke of the U.S. Army Parachute Team lands his parachute for a demonstration jump on the USS Midway in San Diego, California on 21 September, 2022. The U.S. Army Parachute Team is in San Diego in preparation for the Miramar Airshow 24- 25 September.

020428-F-3110P-021. Base: Eglin Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

060828-N-3572Z-025. Base: Naval Air Station, Sigonella State: Sicily Country: Italy (ITA)

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A Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape Specialist from the 22nd Training Squadron, participates in a static line jump at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington August 25, 2022. One aspect of SERE training involves being able to properly parachute safely to the ground in case of an emergency.

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