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    Leapfest 2026 (Pre Jump Training) [Image 14 of 21]

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    Military personnel wearing camouflage uniforms with what appears to be Kenyan flag patches are boarding or exiting a military helicopter via its rear ramp. Two soldiers in the foreground appear to be assisting or steadying each other near the ramp. The setting appears to be a wet tarmac or airfield under overcast conditions.

    NORTH KINGSTOWN, RHODE ISLAND, UNITED STATES

    07.30.2026

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Eric Kestner 

    Joint Force Headquarters - Rhode Island National Guard

    U.S. Army and International Paratroopers conduct Sustained Airborne Training during Leapfest 2026 at Quonset Army Aviation Support Facility in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, July 29, 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 training allows participating teams to rehearse airborne procedures, improve interoperability and prepare for competition while strengthening partnerships among allied and partner nations. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Eric Kestner)

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    Date Taken: 07.30.2026
    Date Posted: 08.11.2026 08:42
    Photo ID: 9859033
    VIRIN: 260729-A-CG814-1168
    Resolution: 8192x5464
    Size: 10.54 MB
    Location: NORTH KINGSTOWN, RHODE ISLAND, US
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    A senior military officer in US Army MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniform addresses a multinational group of military personnel inside a large hangar or indoor facility. A large American flag is prominently displayed on the wall behind the assembled troops. The gathering appears to be a formal briefing or address involving personnel from multiple nations, identifiable by their varied uniforms.
    A U.S. Army officer is addressing a group of multinational military personnel in what appears to be a hangar or large indoor military facility. The speaker is holding a microphone and gesturing while speaking to a crowd of soldiers wearing various camouflage uniforms. The setting suggests a briefing, ceremony, or multinational training event.
    A senior military officer in US Army camouflage uniform addresses a large group of multinational military personnel inside what appears to be a military hangar or large indoor facility. The speaker is holding a microphone and gesturing with both hands, suggesting a formal briefing or address. The assembled personnel are wearing various camouflage patterns, indicating a multinational or joint military exercise or event.
    A group of military personnel in camouflage uniforms are standing at attention or in a relaxed formation inside what appears to be a large hangar or military facility. Multiple national flags are visible in the background, suggesting a multinational military event or ceremony. The soldiers display various unit patches and national flag patches on their uniforms, indicating a coalition or joint military gathering.
    A group of military personnel from multiple nations are standing together in an indoor facility, appearing to attend a briefing or formation. The soldiers are wearing various camouflage uniforms and insignia suggesting a multinational military exercise or joint operation. One soldier is notably wearing a maroon/red beret, indicative of airborne or paratrooper units.
    A group of military personnel standing in formation inside what appears to be a hangar or large indoor facility. The soldiers in the foreground are wearing Canadian Armed Forces CADPAT (Canadian Disruptive Pattern) uniforms, with a Canadian flag patch clearly visible on one soldier's shoulder. A soldier on the far right is wearing a different camouflage pattern, suggesting a multinational or joint military event.
    A group of military personnel from at least two different nations pose together inside what appears to be a military hangar or facility. Three soldiers in the foreground wear a distinctive woodland camouflage pattern different from the MultiCam/OCP uniforms worn by personnel on the right side. A large American flag is prominently displayed in the background, suggesting a joint military exercise or exchange program.
    A U.S. Army soldier in MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniform is kneeling on one knee on a hangar floor, adjusting or inspecting a camera equipped with a white telephoto lens and a RØDE microphone mounted on top. The soldier's name tape reads 'TOLEDO' and displays a U.S. flag patch on the right shoulder. In the background, several other soldiers in similar uniforms are gathered in small groups inside what appears to be a military aircraft hangar.
    Military personnel from multiple nations are gathered inside a large hangar facility, likely during a multinational training exercise or briefing. Several soldiers in the foreground are holding yellow static lines or ropes, suggesting a parachute or airborne operations training context. The presence of international flags and diverse camouflage patterns indicates a coalition or joint military event.
    A group of Canadian Armed Forces personnel are standing in a military hangar, attentively listening to a briefing or presentation. Several individuals are wearing Canadian Digital Pattern (CADPAT) camouflage uniforms with Canadian flag patches and military insignia visible. A helicopter is partially visible in the background, indicating this is likely an aviation facility.
    Two military personnel in MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniforms are on a wet tarmac near the open rear ramp of a large military aircraft. The central figure, wearing a helmet with netting, is handling yellow static line cables attached to the aircraft ramp. A second soldier in a black cap stands observing nearby.
    Two military personnel in MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniforms are positioned at the rear ramp of a military aircraft on a wet tarmac. One soldier wearing a helmet with netting is stepping off or demonstrating movement at the aircraft ramp, while a second soldier in a black cap observes. The setting appears to be a training or operational exercise at a military airfield.
    Military personnel in multicam camouflage uniforms are gathered near the rear ramp of a large military helicopter or transport aircraft on a tarmac. Several soldiers appear to be conducting pre-mission or post-mission equipment checks, with two wearing helmets with netting. The setting appears to be an airfield under overcast skies.
    Military personnel wearing camouflage uniforms with what appears to be Kenyan flag patches are boarding or exiting a military helicopter via its rear ramp. Two soldiers in the foreground appear to be assisting or steadying each other near the ramp. The setting appears to be a wet tarmac or airfield under overcast conditions.
    Four military personnel in camouflage uniforms pose together holding a Greek national flag in what appears to be a military hangar or warehouse facility. A large United States flag is prominently displayed on the wall behind them, suggesting a joint military exercise or bilateral cooperation event between Greece and the United States. Two personnel are kneeling in front while two stand behind, holding the Greek flag horizontally for display.
    Three military personnel are engaged in what appears to be equipment fitting or training exercise. A central figure wearing British Army multicam uniform with a Union Jack patch is being fitted with a complex helmet-mounted system with wires and harnesses. A U.S. Army soldier identified by name tape as 'NORRIS' observes the procedure.
    Three military personnel are gathered in what appears to be an indoor training or briefing area. The central figure is wearing a British Army uniform with a Union Jack patch, equipped with night vision goggles, a parachute harness, and holding a helmet. A U.S. Army soldier with the name tape 'MORRIS' is observing on the left, while a third soldier faces away from the camera on the right.
    A military personnel member is suspended in a parachute training harness rig while wearing a virtual reality headset, simulating a parachute jump experience. The individual is dressed in multicam/MTP camouflage uniform and is gripping what appears to be a simulated parachute reserve handle. This appears to be a military parachute training simulator combining VR technology with physical harness equipment.
    Military personnel are conducting a training exercise using a suspended harness rig inside an indoor facility. The central figure is suspended in a harness system attached to an overhead metal frame structure, wearing a head-mounted device (likely night vision goggles or VR headset) and a green chest vest. Two other soldiers in camouflage uniforms observe and assist with the training exercise.
    Military personnel are conducting what appears to be a parachute or airborne training simulation inside an indoor facility. One soldier wearing a VR headset and harness is suspended from an overhead rigging system, while two other soldiers in US Army OCP uniforms observe. The setup suggests a virtual reality-assisted jump training or egress simulation exercise.
    A military personnel wearing camouflage uniform is suspended in a parachute training harness rig while wearing a virtual reality headset with additional mounted equipment. The setup appears to be an indoor VR-enhanced parachute simulation trainer, combining physical harness suspension with immersive virtual reality technology. A second individual in camouflage is partially visible in the background.

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