A jump master from the Rhode Island National Guard and crew from Pennsylvania National Guard relax on the ramp of a CH47 after the day's last jump during Leapfest 2012. (Photo by SFC Michael W. Houk)
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Major David Neary, RI ARNG, briefs international paratroopers about the day's events, during the opening day friendship jump at Leapfest 2012. (Photo by SFC Michael W. Houk)
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A paratrooper from South Africa in a mad dash for the Drop Zone target during Leapfest's day one friendship jump. From touch down, soldiers must reach the target in as little time as possible in order to maximize their team's score. This practice run gets soldiers ready for the actual competition beginning August 3rd. (Photo by: SFC W Michael Houk)
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South African Corporal Dirk Swart seconds from touching down on the Drop Zone during Leapfest's friendship jump. (Photo by: SFC W Michael Houk)
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Members of the RI National Guard familiarize foreign paratroopers with U.S. Army jump procedures and the PA National Guard's CH-47 Chinook helicopters from which they will jump. (Photo by: SFC W Michael Houk)
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