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    A military paratrooper has just landed on a grassy field and is actively managing a large olive-drab round parachute that is still partially inflated behind him. The soldier is wearing full combat gear including a helmet, tactical vest, and harness, and appears to be pulling on the parachute lines to collapse the canopy. An orange object, likely a deployment bag or marker, is visible on the ground in the foreground.

    EXETER, RHODE ISLAND, UNITED STATES

    08.02.2026

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Eric Kestner 

    Joint Force Headquarters - Rhode Island National Guard

    U.S. Army, Airforce and International Paratroopers conduct a static line Airborne jump using their MC-6 parachutes out of a Ch-47 Chinook Helicopter onto Glen Rock Drop Zone in Exeter, Rhode Island, during Leapfest 2026, August 1, 2026. All competing Paratroopers use the MC-6 parachute, a steerable canopy, to navigate towards designated target areas on the drop zone. Their performance is judged on how quickly they can land, execute a parachute landing fall and reach a specific target area. The competition is both individual and team-based, with the fastest combined times determining the winners.
    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 photo by Staff Sgt. Eric Kestner)

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    Date Taken: 08.02.2026
    Date Posted: 08.04.2026 09:41
    Photo ID: 9847576
    VIRIN: 260801-A-CG814-1449
    Resolution: 7406x4940
    Size: 10.39 MB
    Location: EXETER, RHODE ISLAND, US
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