Full Circle

Ever since Alex Orlando was a kid he seemed like he was destined to join the Navy. His grandfather was an Aviation Machinist’s Mate and he grew up listening to all of his old sea stories. Orlando remembers when he would go visit his grandparents in Pensacola, Florida and how he would always be able […]

Chinook Airborne Jump

A group of U.S. Army Paratroopers and International Paratroopers descend using their MC-6 parachute onto Castle Drop Zone during Leapfest 2019 at West Kingston, Rhode Island, August 5, 2019. Leapfest is the largest, longest standing, international static line parachute training event and competition hosted by the 56th Troop Command, Rhode Island Army National Guard to […]

Leapfest 2019 Interview

U.S. Army Col. Ronald Tammaro, Commander of the 56th Troop Command, Rhode Island National Guard, discusses the history and events of Leapfest 2019 at West Kingston, RI., Aug. 5, 2019. Leapfest is the largest, longest standing, international static line parachute training event and competition hosted by the 56th Troop Command, Rhode Island Army National Guard […]