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    A military paratrooper is seated on a grassy field after a landing, still entangled in parachute suspension lines and harness straps. He is wearing camouflage uniform and a ballistic helmet, looking alert to his surroundings. The image captures the immediate post-landing phase of a parachute operation.

    EXETER, RHODE ISLAND, UNITED STATES

    07.31.2026

    Photo by Spc. Bryson Ruggs 

    Joint Force Headquarters - Rhode Island National Guard

    An international paratrooper descends under canopy and land onto Glen Rock Drop Zone in Exeter, Rhode Island, during Leapfest 2026, July 31, 2026. Leapfest is the world's largest and longest-running international static-line parachute competition hosted by the 56th Troop
    Command, Rhode Island National Guard. Competitors are evaluated on precision and teamwork while fostering professional relationships among airborne forces from around the world. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Spc. Bryson Ruggs)

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    Date Taken: 07.31.2026
    Date Posted: 08.11.2026 08:48
    Photo ID: 9845606
    VIRIN: 260731-A-LX409-1156
    Resolution: 2048x1365
    Size: 979.62 KB
    Location: EXETER, RHODE ISLAND, US
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