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    Military personnel are inside a large hangar facility conducting parachute equipment checks and inspections. A man in a black t-shirt and cap is inspecting or adjusting the yellow static line/ripcord of a soldier wearing full parachute gear, a tactical helmet, and combat uniform. A large American flag is prominently displayed in the background, along with international flags, suggesting a multinational military installation.

    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 Jump Masters conduct a Jump Master Personnel Inspection (JMPI) on Paratroopers wearing MC-6 parachutes at Quonset State Airport, North Kinston, RI., August 2, 2025. 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 09:46
    Photo ID: 9845214
    VIRIN: 260801-A-XH155-2092
    Resolution: 6720x4480
    Size: 3.52 MB
    Location: WEST KINGSTON, RHODE ISLAND, US
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    Military personnel are inside a large hangar facility conducting parachute equipment checks and inspections. A soldier in a black t-shirt with a US flag patch is inspecting or adjusting the parachute harness of another soldier wearing camouflage uniform and a tactical helmet marked '16.1'. Additional personnel and orange safety cones are visible in the background.
    Military personnel are conducting parachute equipment checks inside a hangar facility. A soldier in a black t-shirt with a US flag patch is inspecting or adjusting the parachute harness of another soldier wearing Dutch (Netherlands) flag patch and a tactical helmet. Additional personnel in the background appear to be undergoing similar pre-jump equipment inspections.
    Military personnel are gathered inside a large hangar facility conducting parachute equipment checks and pre-jump preparations. A jumpmaster in a black cap and uniform is inspecting the parachute rig of a soldier wearing multicam uniform and a ballistic helmet. Multiple personnel in various military uniforms, including what appears to be a Singapore Armed Forces uniform, are present in the background.
    A military instructor or jumpmaster in civilian attire (black t-shirt and cap) is conducting a pre-jump equipment inspection on a soldier wearing full parachute gear and a tactical helmet. The soldier displays a French flag patch on their uniform sleeve, suggesting this is a multinational or allied training exercise. The setting appears to be a military hangar with a large American flag visible in the background.
    Military personnel are inside a large hangar facility conducting parachute equipment checks and inspections. A man in a black t-shirt and cap is inspecting or adjusting the yellow static line/ripcord of a soldier wearing full parachute gear, a tactical helmet, and combat uniform. A large American flag is prominently displayed in the background, along with international flags, suggesting a multinational military installation.
    Two military personnel are fist-bumping inside a large hangar facility. One individual is in a black shirt with a baseball cap, while the other is in full multicam combat uniform with parachute equipment and a tactical helmet. The background shows numerous other military personnel in similar gear, suggesting a pre-jump or airborne operation staging event.
    Two military personnel are shown in what appears to be an indoor training facility. One soldier wearing full parachute equipment, a tactical helmet, and multicam camouflage uniform is being inspected or fitted by a second individual in a black t-shirt and multicam trousers. The activity appears to be a pre-jump equipment check or parachute rigging inspection.
    A military jumpmaster in a black t-shirt is conducting a pre-jump equipment inspection on a soldier wearing camouflage uniform, tactical helmet, and parachute harness. The inspection appears to be taking place inside a large hangar or staging area with other military personnel visible in the background. This is consistent with standard airborne operations pre-jump procedures.
    Two individuals are exchanging a fist bump in what appears to be a military hangar or staging area. The person on the left is wearing full combat/parachute gear including a tactical helmet, camouflage uniform, and a parachute harness with yellow straps. The person on the right is wearing a black t-shirt, black cap with a US flag patch, and has visible tattoos on both arms.
    A military personnel in full combat gear including a tactical helmet and parachute harness is being inspected or assisted by a man in civilian-style black clothing and cap inside what appears to be a military hangar. The soldier wears an Airborne patch and multicam/OCP uniform with full jump equipment. Additional soldiers in similar gear are visible in the background of the large industrial facility.

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