A U.S. Army paratrooper from the 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C., descends to the ground after jumping from a C-130 Hercules aircraft during the 9th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop at Fort Bragg Dec. 16, 2006. Soldiers donated a toy in exchange for a chance to make a nontactical parachute jump with German or Australian jumpmasters. Since its inception, Operation Toy Drop has collected and distributed more than 20,000 toys for families of Soldiers and for local orphanages. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Adrian Cadiz) (Released) (Photo courtesy of U.S. Army; seen on http://www.visualintel.net) - Visual Intel - Free, High Quality Public Domain Military Photos, Images and Wallpapers!- powered by SmugMug

Paratroopers are soldiers trained in parachuting and generally operate as part of an airborne force.

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visualintel > U.S. Army and Air Force paratroopers prepare for a jump at Rhein Ordnance Barracks, Germany, Dec. 11, 2008. Airmen and Soldiers participate in training jumps twice a month. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kenny Holston/Released) (Photo courtesy of U.S. Army; seen on http://www.visualintel.net)

visualintel > A U.S. Army paratrooper from the 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C., waits to board a C-130 Hercules aircraft during the 9th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop at Fort Bragg Dec. 16, 2006. Soldiers donated a toy in exchange for a chance to make a nontactical parachute jump with German or Australian jumpmasters. Since its inception, Operation Toy Drop has collected and distributed more than 20,000 toys for families of Soldiers and for local orphanages. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Adrian Cadiz) (Released) (Photo courtesy of U.S. Army; seen on http://www.visualintel.net)

visualintel > U.S. Army Soldiers from 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team provide security after dismounting a CH-47 Chinook helicopter during training at the Joint Multi-National Training Center in Hohenfels, Germany, March 31, 2007, for their upcoming deployment to Afghanistan. The Soldiers refined their skills in mounted and dismounted patrols, small unit tactics, military operations in urban terrain, counter-improved explosive devices and long range marksmanship. (U.S. Army photo by Gary L. Kieffer) (Released)

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visualintel > The Army 82nd Airborne Division, from Fort Bragg, N.C., performs a mass jump with 120 members during the 56th annual Department of Defense 2006 Joint Service Open House (JSOH) hosted at Andrews Air Force Base, Md., May 20, 2006. The 82nd Airborne DivisionÕs real world mission is to within 18 hours of notification, strategically deploy, conduct forcible entry parachute assault and secure key objectives for follow-on military operations in support of U.S. national interests.
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visualintel > A U.S. Army paratrooper from the 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C., descends to the ground after jumping from a C-130 Hercules aircraft during the 9th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop at Fort Bragg Dec. 16, 2006. Soldiers donated a toy in exchange for a chance to make a nontactical parachute jump with German or Australian jumpmasters. Since its inception, Operation Toy Drop has collected and distributed more than 20,000 toys for families of Soldiers and for local orphanages. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Adrian Cadiz) (Released) (Photo courtesy of U.S. Army; seen on http://www.visualintel.net)

A U.S. Army paratrooper from the 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C., descends to the ground after jumping from a C-130 Hercules aircraft during the 9th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop at Fort Bragg Dec. 16, 2006. Soldiers donated a toy in exchange for a chance to make a nontactical parachute jump with German or Australian jumpmasters. Since its inception, Operation Toy Drop has collected and distributed more than 20,000 toys for families of Soldiers and for local orphanages. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Adrian Cadiz) (Released) (Photo courtesy of U.S. Army; seen on http://www.visualintel.net)