Preparation

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Alexander Scalf, 820th Base Defense Group, simulates looking for parachute deficiencies during pre-jump training Dec. 11, 2014, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Members of the 820th BDG practiced emergency landings and safety procedures to prepare for a static-line jump. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sandra Marrero/Released)

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Practice

An 820th Base Defense Group member practices properly exiting an aircraft during pre-jump training, Dec. 11, 2014, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Using correct body form prevents tangling and helps parachutes open properly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sandra Marrero/Released)

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Ready to jump

Members of the 820th Base Defense Group hold on to a static-line during pre-jump training Dec. 11, 2014, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The Airmen spent several hours training the day before a real-world static-line jump. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sandra Marrero/Released)

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Jumpers

Airmen from the 820th Base Defense Group perform static-line jumps Dec. 12, 2014, over Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The 820th BDG jumps regularly to maintain their readiness and capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ryan Callaghan/Released)

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Out

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Justin Geers, second from left, 823d Base Defense Squadron jumpmaster, grabs a jumper’s static line as another Airman jumps from a C-17 Globemaster Dec. 12, 2014, over Moody Air Force Base, Ga. As each jumper leaves the aircraft, the jumpmaster grabs their static-line to avoid tangles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ryan Callaghan/Released)

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820th trains for, conducts static-line jumps

Published Dec. 17, 2014

Preparation

Practice

Ready to jump

Jumpers

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