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    Leapfest 2026 [Image 1 of 8]

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    A military paratrooper has just landed on a grassy field and is in the process of recovering from touchdown, crouching low to the ground with hands bracing against the grass. The soldier is wearing British military multicam camouflage uniform with a netted helmet, parachute harness, and what appears to be a maroon and blue patch on the arm, consistent with British Parachute Regiment insignia. A second soldier and a partially visible parachute canopy can be seen in the background.

    WEST KINGSTON, RHODE ISLAND, UNITED STATES

    08.01.2026

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Alex Manne  

    Joint Force Headquarters - Rhode Island National Guard

    U.S. Army, Air Force and International Paratroopers conduct a foreign wing static line jump from a CH-47 Chinook helicopter onto Glen Rock Drop Zone during Leapfest in West Kingston, Rhode Island, Aug. 1, 2026. 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. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Staff Sgt. Alex Manne)

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    Date Taken: 08.01.2026
    Date Posted: 08.04.2026 09:47
    Photo ID: 9844734
    VIRIN: 260801-A-XH155-1697
    Resolution: 4868x3245
    Size: 1.75 MB
    Location: WEST KINGSTON, RHODE ISLAND, US
    Web Views: 9
    Downloads: 1

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    A military paratrooper has just landed on a grassy field and is in the process of recovering from touchdown, crouching low to the ground with hands bracing against the grass. The soldier is wearing British military multicam camouflage uniform with a netted helmet, parachute harness, and what appears to be a maroon and blue patch on the arm, consistent with British Parachute Regiment insignia. A second soldier and a partially visible parachute canopy can be seen in the background.
    A soldier in British military camouflage uniform is moving across a grassy field while carrying full parachute equipment and a large pack. The soldier wears a netted helmet with markings and has multiple harness straps and gear attached to their body. The image appears to depict a post-jump recovery scenario, likely during a military airborne exercise.
    A U.S. Army paratrooper is captured on a grassy landing zone immediately after a parachute landing, crouching low while gathering parachute lines. The soldier is wearing full multicam combat uniform with a tactical helmet, parachute harness, and reserve parachute container. The American flag patch is clearly visible on the left shoulder, identifying this as a U.S. military operation.
    A U.S. Army soldier has just landed in a grassy field following a parachute jump, identifiable by the parachute lines and canopy visible trailing behind them. The soldier is wearing full multicam combat uniform with a tactical helmet, sunglasses, parachute harness, and reserve parachute pack. They appear to be in the process of recovering from landing, crouching low and gathering parachute lines.
    A military parachute operation is underway on a green open field surrounded by dense tree line. A large olive/silver round parachute canopy is fully deployed and descending, while several soldiers in camouflage uniforms are on the ground managing equipment. A second collapsed parachute is visible to the left, and what appears to be an aircraft is faintly visible in the upper right sky.
    A military paratrooper in camouflage uniform and helmet is kneeling on a grassy field, appearing to have just landed after a parachute jump. The soldier is still connected to parachute lines and is in the process of recovering from landing. The scene takes place on an open drop zone with overcast skies and tree lines visible in the background.
    A military airborne operation is depicted on a grassy drop zone, with multiple soldiers having recently landed via parachute. A foreground soldier in full combat gear is prone on an orange ground marker panel, while a large olive-drab parachute is still inflated in the background. Multiple other soldiers in U.S. Army camouflage uniforms are moving across the field post-landing.
    A military paratrooper has just landed in a green grassy field, with a large gray/olive-colored round parachute still inflated and billowing behind them. The soldier is wearing full combat gear including camouflage uniform, helmet, and harness with equipment attached. The setting appears to be a training drop zone surrounded by trees under a partly cloudy sky.

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