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    Practicing practice landing falls in Kosovo [Image 1 of 5]

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    A group of U.S. Army soldiers in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) camouflage are engaged in what appears to be a training exercise outdoors near a large gray building. Several soldiers stand in a line observing while two soldiers in the foreground are standing on large black plastic storage containers, appearing to practice balance or a specific drill. Blue foam mats are visible on the ground near the containers, suggesting a safety precaution for the activity.

    CAMP NOVO SELO, KOSOVO

    05.12.2014

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    KFOR Regional Command East

    Soldiers with 2nd Squadron, 38th Cavalry Regiment, 504th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade, conduct Parachute Landing Fall training in preparation for the squadron’s airborne operation, May 12. PLFs are the safe way to fall after hitting the ground during an airborne operation.

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    Date Taken: 05.12.2014
    Date Posted: 05.19.2014 07:59
    Photo ID: 1351856
    VIRIN: 140512-A-AN000-001
    Resolution: 960x641
    Size: 68.45 KB
    Location: CAMP NOVO SELO, ZZ
    Hometown: FORT HOOD, TEXAS, US
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    A group of U.S. Army soldiers in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) camouflage are engaged in what appears to be a training exercise outdoors near a large gray building. Several soldiers stand in a line observing while two soldiers in the foreground are standing on large black plastic storage containers, appearing to practice balance or a specific drill. Blue foam mats are visible on the ground near the containers, suggesting a safety precaution for the activity.
    A group of U.S. Army soldiers in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) camouflage pattern are inside what appears to be a training facility with a metal structure. The foreground soldier is holding a rappelling or zip-line carabiner/pulley device attached to an overhead cable, suggesting airborne or rappelling training. Several other soldiers in helmets are visible in the background, waiting their turn.
    A military airborne operation is underway, with multiple paratroopers descending over an open grassy field under overcast skies. At least five parachutes are visible at various altitudes, suggesting a mass tactical jump. The drop zone appears to be a rural agricultural or training area with trees and low terrain visible in the background.
    A group of military paratroopers in full combat gear are boarding a large military transport aircraft, likely a C-130 Hercules, via its rear ramp. The soldiers are equipped with parachute packs secured with yellow static lines, helmets, and camouflage uniforms. The scene takes place on a tarmac airfield with green hills visible in the background.
    Military paratroopers are preparing to jump from what appears to be a C-130 or similar military transport aircraft. Soldiers in full combat gear and parachute rigs are lined up near the open jump door, with one soldier positioned at the door threshold. The image is taken from inside the aircraft looking toward the open door.

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