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    Parachute rigger tests equipment to be fielded to Soldiers [Image 2 of 2]

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    A U.S. Army soldier wearing woodland camouflage BDUs and a helmet is photographed inside a military aircraft, fully equipped with parachute harness and gear. The soldier, whose name tape reads 'PAREDES,' is smiling broadly and appears excited, holding onto a yellow static line anchor cable overhead. The setting and equipment indicate preparation for a military airborne/parachute jump operation.

    CAMP ARIFJAN, KUWAIT

    09.14.2008

    Photo by Pfc. Alicia Clark 

    20th Public Affairs Detachment

    Staff Sgt. Viviana Y. Paredes prepares to jump. It is part of her job to test equipment before it is fielded to Soldiers.

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    Date Taken: 09.14.2008
    Date Posted: 09.14.2008 05:06
    Photo ID: 115137
    VIRIN: 080914-A-2027T-002
    Resolution: 1624x2082
    Size: 1.85 MB
    Location: CAMP ARIFJAN, KW
    Web Views: 423
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    A U.S. Army soldier in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) stands smiling in front of a display board commemorating National Airborne Day on August 16, 2008. The display contrasts Airborne Units 'Then' (1940) and 'Now' (2008), featuring historical photographs, unit patches, and a central poster of airborne operations. The board includes imagery of paratroopers, aircraft, and parachutes representing the history of U.S. Army Airborne forces.
    A U.S. Army soldier wearing woodland camouflage BDUs and a helmet is photographed inside a military aircraft, fully equipped with parachute harness and gear. The soldier, whose name tape reads 'PAREDES,' is smiling broadly and appears excited, holding onto a yellow static line anchor cable overhead. The setting and equipment indicate preparation for a military airborne/parachute jump operation.

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