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    Leapfest 2026 [Image 4 of 6]

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    A British Army soldier and a U.S. Army soldier are sharing a fist bump and smiling in what appears to be a military hangar or indoor facility. A second British soldier is visible in the background, also smiling. The interaction suggests a friendly, ceremonial, or congratulatory exchange between allied military personnel.

    WEST KINGSTON, RHODE ISLAND, UNITED STATES

    08.03.2026

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Alex Manne  

    Joint Force Headquarters - Rhode Island National Guard

    Military leaders recognize competitors during the Leapfest 2026 awards ceremony at the Quonset Army Aviation Support Facility in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, Aug 3, 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. The ceremony honored the top-performing teams and celebrated the enduring partnerships developed through decades of international airborne competition. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Alex Manne)

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    Date Taken: 08.03.2026
    Date Posted: 08.04.2026 09:43
    Photo ID: 9847520
    VIRIN: 260803-A-XH155-1309
    Resolution: 5031x3354
    Size: 2.2 MB
    Location: WEST KINGSTON, RHODE ISLAND, US
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    Two military personnel in camouflage uniforms are embracing in what appears to be a hangar or large military facility. One soldier wears a dark/black beret and is smiling broadly, while the other wears a maroon/burgundy beret. A third soldier visible on the right displays a Czech Republic flag patch on their uniform.
    A group of military personnel in U.S. Army camouflage uniforms pose together during what appears to be an awards or recognition ceremony held inside a military hangar or gymnasium. Several individuals are wearing maroon berets, indicative of airborne/paratrooper units, while others wear patrol caps. Two central figures are holding a framed commemorative plaque or shadow box with medals and insignia.
    Two female military personnel in British Army MultiTerrain Pattern (MTP) camouflage uniforms are walking and laughing together during what appears to be a formal military ceremony or parade held inside an aircraft hangar. Both wear black berets with cap badges and have wing-style qualification badges on their uniforms. A group of mixed military personnel, including some wearing red berets, are visible in the background.
    A British Army soldier and a U.S. Army soldier are sharing a fist bump and smiling in what appears to be a military hangar or indoor facility. A second British soldier is visible in the background, also smiling. The interaction suggests a friendly, ceremonial, or congratulatory exchange between allied military personnel.
    Four military personnel wearing Australian Army camouflage uniforms and maroon berets are posing together during what appears to be an awards ceremony. One soldier is holding a framed plaque that reads 'Second Place Team' with parachute-related insignia and yellow lanyards. Another soldier on the right is carrying the Australian national flag.
    Two military personnel are jointly holding a commemorative plaque during what appears to be a formal ceremony. The soldier on the left wears a foreign military uniform with the name tag 'ASWAD' and an airborne patch, while the U.S. Army soldier on the right bears the name tag 'FAY' and wears the rank of Colonel (eagle insignia). A third soldier partially visible on the right has the name tag 'VARJIAN'.

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