Paratroopers in Action

Aerial views of paratroopers descending with parachutes against cloudy and clear skies, showcasing military training exercises from various countries.

October 11, 2012 - A U.S. Army paratrooper participates in a personnel drop during Large Package Week (LPW)/Joint Operational Access Exercise (JOAX) at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.

DF-ST-87-02159. Subject Operation/Series: FUERZAS UNIDAS BOLIVIA Country: Bolivia (BOL)

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

Paratroopers descend on Drop Zone B-70 during Dragon Team, the largest non-Joint Chiefs of STAFF airdrop training exercise in history. Subject Operation/Series: DRAGON TEAM Base: Eglin Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A group of U.S. Army and European Paratroopers decends to the Drop Zone using their T-11 parachutes during Exrcise Falcon Leap onto Ginkelse Heide Drop Zone, Arnhem, Netherlands., Sep. 14, 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

DF-ST-89-06318. Base: Camp Bullis Army Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A Romanian Paratrooper conducts an Airborne jump out of a C-130 aircraft using a British parachute during Exercise Falcon Leap onto Hechtselse Heide Drop Zone, Hechtel-Eksel, Belgium., Sep. 15, 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.

October 11, 2012 - A U.S. Army paratrooper participates in a personnel drop during Large Package Week (LPW)/Joint Operational Access Exercise (JOAX) at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.

The Oberlausitz military training area opened its Tor tor to thousands of visitors for the Open Day at the Oberlausitz military training area to give them an insight behind the scenes of the Bundeswehr in Saxony. The soldiers present a variety of large and small equipment and impressively demonstrate what they are capable of. High-precision paratrooper jumps, open day at the Oberlausitz military training area, Weißkeißel, Saxony, Germany, Europe

U.S. service members parachute to the ground during an anniversary event at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 25, 2022. The 37th Airlift Squadron participated in a parachute demonstration and fly over as a way to look back at its long history as an airlift squadron. The celebration consisted of events such as a mass airdrop, a static display including C-130J Super Hercules and a Douglas C-47, and a show of force flight formation with nine C-130Js.

Members of the 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) prepares to land while conducting a high altitude, low opening (HALO) jumps in Manta Ecuador, May 19, 2022. Ecuadorian military and US forces are conducting routine military exchanges from May 6-27 between the cities of Manta and Latacunga. Bilateral exchanges allow both militaries to strengthen tactical readiness for future operations maintain readiness and support continue commitment in responding to emerging security crises and natural disasters.( U.S. Army photos by Staff Sgt. Matthew Griffith)

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.

A Sarex '81 participant descends to the ground by parachute after his jump from a C-130A Hercules aircraft during a rescue exercise. Subject Operation/Series: SAREX '81 Base: Trenton, Ontario Country: Canada (CAN)

U.S. Army Paratroopers assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, conduct airborne operation after exiting a U.S. Air Force 86th Air Wing C-130 Hercules aircraft at Juliet Drop Zone, Pordenone, Italy, Oct. 5, 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.

U.S. Marines with Force Reconnaissance Company, III Marine Expeditionary Force, parachute during a high-altitude jump at Hearne Municipal Airport, Hearne, Texas, July 17, 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.

U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers with the 412th Civil Affairs Battalion, 360th Civil Affairs Brigade, lands on the drop zone during an airborne operation at Operation Viking at Joint Base Cape Cod, Mass. July 23, 2022. Operation Viking is an intense joint task force exercise designed to prepare Soldiers with realistic training simulating the deployment of civil affairs units in direct support of a contingency operation in Africa.

Ede,Holland,20-sept-2019:The airborne commemorations on Ginkel Heath with para drops with hundreds of parachutists dropped from hercules and dakota remebring the 75 year of operation market garden. The airborne commemorations on Ginkel Heath with para drops

A U.S. Air Force pararescuemen with the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron prepares to land after a free fall jump near Camp Lemmonier, Djibouti, Mar. 14, 2014. Pararescuemen train periodically to maintain a high level of proficiency to conduct missions throughout the Horn of Africa.

040511-F-9085B-022. Base: Fort Bragg State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Jun. 27, 2022)- Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians from Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 6 conduct static-line parachute insertion. CRABEx is a training exercise that certifies Navy EOD units of action under Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group (EODGRU) 2, ensuring a ready and more lethal EOD force.

U.S. Army 1-10 Special Forces Group soldiers parachute to a drop zone during 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.

Members of the 82nd Airborne Division parachute from a C-141B Starlifter aircraft during exercise Reforger '80. Subject Operation/Series: REFORGER '80 Base: Lhuende Drop Zone Country: West Germany (FRG)

DF-ST-85-11676. Subject Operation/Series: QUICK FORCE 84-3 Base: Gila Bend Range State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Pararescuemen assigned to the 58th Rescue Squadron prepare to land on target during routine jump training over Spring Valley, Nevada, August 31, 2022. Pararescuemen are skilled parachutists, scuba divers and rock climbers, and are also arctic-trained so they can access any environment to save a life.

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. Combined military readiness and responsiveness requires joint training; this training validates our seamless integration as allies.

Paratrooper descends with UH-47 and UH-60 above Glen Rock Drop Zone during Leapfest 2022 at Exeter, Rhode Island, 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.

BANGHWADONG, Republic of South Korea (March 27, 2023) - U.S. Marines with Maritime Raid Force, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, parachute during Ssang Yong 2023. Celebrating the 70th anniversary of the U.S.-ROK Alliance, Ssang Yong 2023 strengthens the Alliance through bilateral, joint training, contributing toward the ROKs combined defense of the Korean Peninsula and increasing the readiness of the U.S.-ROK Alliance.

U.S. Air Force C-17s from 204th Airlift Squadron and 535th Airlift Squadron, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, performs an airdrop of humvees on Pohakuloa Training Grounds, Nov. 1, 2022. Realistic training exercises, like JPMRC 23-01, strengthen defense relationships, foster multinational interoperability, increase U.S. readiness, and reinforce the unified regional land power network that supports a Free and Open Indo-Pacific.

A U.S. Army Paratrooper conduct an Airborne jump out of a C-130 aircraft using a Spanish parachutes during Exercise Falcon Leap onto Hechtselse Heide Drop Zone, Hechtel-Eksel, Belgium., Sep. 15, 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.

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

An Italian Army paratrooper with the Brigata Paracadutisti "Folgore" prepares to land while conducting an airborne operation alongside U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to the 173rd Airborne Brigade at Frida Drop Zone in Pordenone, Italy, Dec. 7, 2022. The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the U.S. Army's Contingency Response Force in Europe, providing rapidly deployable forces to the United States European, African, and Central Command areas of responsibility. Forward deployed across Italy and Germany, the brigade routinely trains alongside NATO allies and partners to build partnerships and strengthen the alliance.(U.S. Army photograph by Sgt. Mariah Gonzalez)

Paratroopers assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division descend onto a drop zone in Błędów Desert, Poland after jumping from a CH-47 Chinook helicopter, April 27, 2022. More than 480 Paratroopers took part in the airborne operation to maintain their airborne proficiency and set the conditions for follow-on jump in support of Exercise Swift Response 22 in Latvia. The Division headquarters and its 3rd Brigade Combat Team have been deployed to Poland as part of the strong and unremitting commitment to our NATO Allies and partners against aggression.

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.

A special operations boat is launched from a MC-130J Commando II aircraft assigned to the 27th Special Operations Wing as East Coast-based Naval Special Warfare Operators (SEALs) conduct a military free fall during Arctic Edge 24 in Kodiak, Alaska, Feb. 25, 2024. AE24 is an annual defense exercise for the U.S. Northern Command emphasizing Joint Force operations in an extreme cold weather and high latitude environment and is designed to demonstrate the Commands ability to conduct Globally Integrated Layered Defense in the Arctic. Army

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.

A Kentucky Air National Guard C-130 Hercules aircraft deploys four bundles of cargo into the Ohio River during an aerial demonstration as part of the Thunder Over Louisville airshow in Louisville, Ky., April 13, 2019. Hundreds of thousands of spectators turned out to view the annual event, which has grown to become one of the largest single-day air shows in North America.

A German paratrooper lands on Glen Rock Drop Zone during Leapfest 2022 at Exeter, Rhode Island, 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.

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A U.S. Marine Corps C-130 with Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, offloads a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System ammunition pod for an air delivery exercise at Ie Shima, Okinawa, Japan, June 7, 2022. The purpose of the exercise was to maintain training and readiness qualifications as well as simulate a HIMARS ammunition resupply via air delivery. 3rd MLG, based out of Okinawa, Japan, is a forward deployed combat unit that serves as III Marine Expeditionary Force's comprehensive logistics and combat service support backbone for operations throughout the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility.

SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii (Sept. 13, 2022) U.S. Special Operations Command Pacific team members prepare to execute a static line airborne drop above a designated drop zone at Schofield Barracks, Oahu, Hawaii, Sept. 13, 2022. U.S. Special Operations Forces maintain proficiency in completing static line and high altitude free fall airborne jumps. SOCPAC serves as the functional component for all special operations missions deployed throughout the Inso-Pacific region.

A group of U.S. Army and European Paratroopers decends to the Drop Zone using their French and T-11 parachutes during Exrcise Falcon Leap onto Ginkelse Heide Drop Zone, Arnhem, Netherlands., Sep. 14, 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

26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Maritime Raid Force Marines descend to a landing zone during parachute operations at King Faisal Air Base in Jordan, June 12, 2013. Exercise Eager Lion 2013 is an annual, multinational exercise designed to strengthen military-to-military relationships and enhance security and stability in the region by responding to modern-day security scenarios. The 26th MEU is deployed to the 5th Fleet area of responsibility as part of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group. The 26th MEU operates continuously across the globe, providing the president and unified combatant commanders with a forward-deployed, sea-based quick reaction force.

980623-F-5772H-002. Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A German Paratrooper decends to the Drop Zone using his French parachute during Exrcise Falcon Leap onto Ginkelse Heide Drop Zone, Arnhem, Netherlands., Sep. 14, 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

DF-ST-88-05162. Base: Pope Air Force Base State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to the 725th Brigade Support Battalion (Airborne), 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 11th Airborne Division, Arctic Angels, descend after jumping from a Marine Corps KC-130J Super Hercules during airborne training at Malemute Drop Zone, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Nov. 4, 2022. Marine Corps aviators assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 234 out of Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas supported the airborne training. The 2/11 IBCT (A) is the only airborne infantry brigade combat team in the Arctic and Pacific theaters, providing the combatant commander with the unique capability to project an expeditionary force by air.

U.S. Army paratroopers assigned the 173rd Brigade Support Battalion release a M119A3 Howitzer from a C-130 Hercules aircraft during a heavy-drop airborne operation onto Bayonet Drop Zone at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels, Germany, Sept. 8, 2022 as part of Exercise Saber Junction 22.Saber Junction 22 is a multinational rotational exercise designed to assess the readiness of the U.S. Army's 173rd Airborne Brigade to execute unified land operations in a joint, combined environment and to promote interoperability with more than 4,500 participants from the U.S. and Allied and partner nations at the U.S. Army's Grafenwoehr and Hohenfels training areas from August 29 to September 20, 2022. The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the U.S. Army's Contingency Response Force in Europe, providing rapidly deployable forces to the United States European, African, and Central Command areas of responsibility. Forward deployed across Italy and Germany, the brigade routinely trains alongsid

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.

A paratrooper takes part in a training mission during exercise Eager Mace 92-1, the first major U.S./Kuwaiti combined service exercise since the end of Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: EAGER MACE 92-1DESERT STORM Country: Kuwait (KWT)

U.S. Army Paratroopers assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 503rd Parachute Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, descend onto Frida Drop Zone, Pordenone, Italy after exiting U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules aircraft from the 86th Air Wing during airborne operationon Nov. 16, 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.

A members of the Ecuadorian Special Forces prepares to land while conducting a high altitude, low opening (HALO) jump in Manta Ecuador, May 19, 2022. Ecuadorian military and US forces are conducting routine military exchanges from May 6-27 between the cities of Manta and Latacunga. Bilateral exchanges allow both militaries to strengthen tactical readiness for future operations maintain readiness and support continue commitment in responding to emerging security crises and natural disasters.( U.S. Army photos by Staff Sgt. Matthew Griffith)

Paratroopers from the U.S., Belize, Mexico, Guyana, and Colombia conducted a static line jump from a C-130 Hercules 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.

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.

A unit of the 82nd Airborne Division parachutes from a C-141B Starlifter aircraft onto their home base following Operation Golden Pheasant in Honduras. Subject Operation/Series: GOLDEN PHEASANT Base: Fort Bragg State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

040321-F-0451J-135. Base: Moody Air Force Base State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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

Pararescuemen parachute into a landing zone at Fort Polk, La., May 15, 2012. The Airmen were part of a Patriot Saint exercise combat search and rescue mission to rescue a Soldier from hostile forces. The pararescuemen are assigned to the 308th Rescue Squadron at Patrick Air Force Base, Fla.

Cargo lands after being airdropped by a C-130 Hercules aircraft using the container delivery system method. The Air National Guard is involved in exercise Sentry Cowboy I. Subject Operation/Series: SENTRY COWBOY I Base: Gulfport State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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

FORT BENNING, GA. - An Army Ranger descends by parachute during Ranger Rendezvous 2009 over Ft. Benning, Ga. More than 1,000 Rangers assigned to four Ranger battalions from across the country participated in a mass tactical jump flown by U.S. Air Force aircraft.

U.S. Army Paratroopers participate in an airborne jump from UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters into Sicily Drop Zone at Fort Bragg, N.C. on Apr. 28, 2022. Many paratroopers participating in the jump are a part of the Judge Advocate Generals Corps (JAG) and come together every year to celebrate Law Day, a national day set aside to celebrate the rule of law.

NEW YORK (Oct. 6, 2012) A Leap Frog with the U.S. Navy Parachute Team descends into the commissioning ceremony of the Arleigh-Burke class destroyer USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112). Murphy is named after Lt. Michael Murphy, a Navy SEAL and Medal of Honor recipient who posthumously received the nation's highest military honor for bravery during combat in Afghanistan in 2005.

Tandem paratroopers descends on a red parachute in a blue sky. Tandem paratroopers descends on a red parachute

Members of the 181st Weather Flight parachute into Lake Worth after jumping out of a C-130 Hercules during a deliberate water drop in Forth Worth, Texas, May 20, 2017. The training mission was scheduled for members topractice airborne covert water parachute infiltration and included a joint effort between the Texas Air National Guard, Army, Coast Guard Auxiliary, and local fire department. (Texas Air National Guard

A C-130E releasing airborne loads with the help of a parachute.

Paratroopers compete during during Leapfest 2022 at Exeter, Rhode Island, 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.

Russian and American paratroopers exit a CH-47 Chinook helicopter during a joint Airborne operation. Base: Tuzla Air Base Country: Bosnia And/I Herzegovina (BIH)

A member from Joint Communications Systems Element (JCSE), a highly specialized and rapidly deployable tactical comunications unit based at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, splashes down into Tampa Bay. The unit performs water jumps as part of survival training. Members come from all branches of service to provided communications support for contingency military operations, disaster relief and evacuation activities. Base: Tampa Bay State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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.

A performer with The Flying Leathernecks descends with the American flag at the 2022 Kaneohe Bay Air Show, Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, MCBH, Aug. 13, 2022. The air show was hosted in order for the local community, service members and residents of MCBH to interact during a world-class event. The Kaneohe Bay Air Show, which contained aerial performances, static displays, demonstrations and vendors, was designed to express MCBHs appreciation to the residents of Hawaii and their continued support of the installation.

980623-F-5772H-045. Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A member of the U.S. Army Parachute Team participates in 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 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.

U.S. Army Green Berets assigned to 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) descend on the drop zone during an airborne operation during Exercise Trojan Footprint 22 in North Macedonia, May 2, 2020. Trojan Footprint is the premier Special Operations Forces (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 our NATO allies and European partners.U.S. Army Photo by Staff Sgt. Philip Steiner

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.

040324-F-4441R-032. Base: Fort Polk State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC

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A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force paratrooper assigned to the 1st Airborne brigade descends from a USAF C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron during the Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 22, 2022. A six member team comprised of U.S. Air Force and JGSDF paratroopers, conducted a military free fall demonstration to show their capabilities during the festival. During the two-day festival, more than 110,000 attendees came to Yokota to experience the event. The festival is aimed at increasing bilateral relationships between U.S. and Japanese communities and allows people to see U.S. and Japanese military capabilities first-hand.

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 C-141 Starlifter aircraft drops members of the 82nd Airborne Division over the drop zone during exercise Dragon Team. Subject Operation/Series: DRAGON TEAM Base: Eglin Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Golden Knights visit the Tri-State Area in Dubuque

A paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne Divisions 1st Brigade Combat Team descends to a drop zone on Fort Bragg, N.C., Jan. 29, 2013, using the Armys new T-11 parachute system. The square canopy has nearly a third more surface area than that of the T-10D that it replaces.

Soldiers from 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne), jump from a UH-60 Black Hawk into American Lake, near Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Aug. 31, 2022.

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.

Sgt. 1st Class Ryan O'Rourke 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)

060506-N-0411D-089. Base: Camp Lemonier Country: Djibouti (DJI)

050605-D-9471G-102. Base: Mcguire Air Force Base State: New Jersey (NJ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ARMY

060812-N-1648R-094. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

BANGHWADONG, Republic of South Korea (March 27, 2023) - U.S. Marines with Maritime Raid Force, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, parachute during Ssang Yong 2023. Celebrating the 70th anniversary of the U.S.-ROK Alliance, Ssang Yong 2023 strengthens the Alliance through bilateral, joint training, contributing toward the ROKs combined defense of the Korean Peninsula and increasing the readiness of the U.S.-ROK Alliance.

SAN DIEGO (Nov. 2, 2022) - A West Coast-based Naval Special Warfare operator parachutes out of a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft during a training evolution. Naval Special Warfare is the nations premier maritime special operations force, uniquely positioned to extend the fleets reach and deliver all domain options for naval and joint force commands.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Members of the U.S. Army Golden Knights demonstrate precision skydiving as part of the World Space Expo aerial salute at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. Other aircraft joining in the expo salute include the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Demonstration Squadron, the U.S. Navy F-18 Super Hornets, U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor, U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle, P-51 Mustang Heritage Flight, and the U.S. Air Force 920th Rescue Wing, which was responsible for Mercury and Gemini capsule recovery. The World Space Expo held Nov. 1-4 was an event commemorating humanity's first 50 years in space while looking forward to returning people to the moon and exploring beyond. The expo showcased various panels, presentations and educational programs. It also was a part of NASA's 50th anniversary celebrations, highlighting the 45th Anniversary of the Mercury Program celebration featuring original NASA astronauts John Glenn and Scott Carpenter and the Pioneering Women of Aerospace forum

U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to the 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 11th Airborne Division (Arctic Angels) conduct airborne operations at Malemute Drop Zone after exiting a U.S. Air Force C-17 GlobeMaster III, assigned to the 62nd Airlift Wing, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, August 24, 2022. The Arctic Angels stay proficient at their primary function of being a Joint Forcible Entry unit, able to respond and project power across the Pacific within 18 hours.

DN-SC-86-03212. Base: San Francisco Bay State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A U.S. Army paratrooper lands onto Glen Rock Drop Zone during Leapfest 2022 at Exeter, Rhode Island, 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.

BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan -- A C-130 Hercules from the New York Air National Guard airdrops much-needed supplies to a forward operating base in Oruzgan Province, Afghanistan, June 22. The New York ANG C-130 flew the airdrop mission in conjunction with another C-130 from the Alaska ANG. Airdrops help mitigate the danger of transporting supplies via convoy.

Aerial view of an Apache AH64D military helicopter maneuvers against a bright blue sky, leaving trails of smoke and flares, Changi, Singapore.

U.S. Army Special Operations Forces (SOF) jump from a U.S. Air Force MC-130J Commando II assigned to the 352d Special Operations Wing, during a military free fall over Macedonia, May 2, 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.

221211-N-NM271-2316 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 11, 2022) NASA Orion capsule splashes down in the Pacific Ocean, Dec. 11, 2022. Amphibious transport dock USS Portland (LPD 27), along with Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Montgomery (LCS 8), is underway in U.S. 3rd Fleet in support of the recovery. The retrieval operation is part of a Department of Defense effort that integrates combatant command service capabilities to determine best practices for safely retrieving spacecraft capable of carrying humans into space. The U.S. Navy has many unique capabilities that make it an ideal partner for supporting NASA, including its amphibious and expeditionary capabilities with the ability to embark helicopters, launch and recover small boats, three-dimensional air search radar and advanced medical facilities.

The National Anthem Patriot Parachute Team performs during the National Anthem at the Experimental Aircraft Association Airventure Air Show, Oshkosh, Wis., July 27, 2022. EAA is the largest annual air show in the U.S. and coined as The Worlds Greatest Aviation celebration.

Parachutist leaving the aircraft

Sgt. 1st Class Marcus Denniston of the U.S. Army Parachute Team makes a B.A.S.E. parachute jump at Bridge Day 2022 in Fayetteville, West Virginia on 15 October, 2022. The U.S. Army Parachute Team made team history with their first formal attendance at the event.

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