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    A military paratrooper has just landed in a muddy field and is gathering his parachute canopy and suspension lines. A second soldier in PT-style uniform with 'LEAPFEST 2013' printed on the shirt is running toward him, likely as a safety or recovery assistant. The setting appears to be a designated drop zone surrounded by trees.

    WEST KINGSTON, RHODE ISLAND, UNITED STATES

    08.01.2015

    Photo by Spc. Joseph Cathey 

    982nd Signal Company (Combat Camera) (Airborne)

    A U.S. Army paratrooper runs to the "X" on the drop zone during Leapfest 2015 in West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 1, 2015. Leapfest is an International parachute competition hosted by the 56th Troop Command, Rhode Island National Guard to promote high level technical training and esprit de corps within the International Airborne community. (U.S. Army Photo by Spc. Joseph Cathey/Released)

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    Date Taken: 08.01.2015
    Date Posted: 08.02.2015 17:41
    Photo ID: 2100849
    VIRIN: 150801-A-PG822-236
    Resolution: 4089x2726
    Size: 5.82 MB
    Location: WEST KINGSTON, RHODE ISLAND, US
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