Steppin' out

A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 93d Air Ground Operations Wing, jumps out of an HC-130J Combat King II, June 17, 2016 over the Lee Fulp drop zone in Tifton, Ga. The wing consists of three groups with more than 2,800 Battlefield Airmen at 20 locations throughout the continental United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Zachary Wolf/Released)

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Resting Ross

A helmet rests while members of the 93d Air Ground Operations Wing practice different jump mechanics, June 16, 2015 at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Members of the 93d AGOW practice different ways to exit the aircraft, proper use of their gear, and different ways to move their body as they near the ground. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Zachary Wolf/Released)

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Zip

A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 93d Air Ground Operations Wing exits the back of an HC-130J Combat King II, June 17, 2016, at the Lee Fulp drop zone in Tifton, Ga. The Airmen’s parachutes deployed using a static line as they jumped from the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Daniel Snider/Released)

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Hook up

U.S. Air Force Col. Eric Trychon, 93d Air Ground Operations Wing vice commander, hooks up his static line during jump practice, June 16, 2016 at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The static line is responsible for pulling out the parachute as the member exits the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Zachary Wolf/Released)

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Buckle up

U.S. Air Force Col. Eric Trychon, 93d Air Ground Operations Wing vice commander, walks onto an HC-130J Combat King II, June 17, 2016 at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Trychon completed his final jump as the 93d AGOW vice commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Zachary Wolf/Released)

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Deep breath

U.S. Air Force Col. Eric Trychon, 93d Air Ground Operations Wing vice commander, catches his breath after a static-line jump, June 17, 2016, at the Lee Fulp drop zone in Tifton, Ga. This was Trychon’s final jump as the 93d AGOW’s vice commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Daniel Snider/Released)

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Bent

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 93d Air Ground Operations Wing practice their jump maneuvers, June 16, 2016, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Airmen practiced landing techniques prior to the jump to prevent injuries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Daniel Snider/Released)

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Fallin’

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 93d Air Ground Operations Wing glide through the sky, June 17, 2016, at the Lee Fulp drop zone in Tifton, Ga. In the event that two Airmen collide, they’re trained to “starfish” their bodies to prevent tangling in each other’s parachute. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Daniel Snider/Released)

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One

A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 93d Air Ground Operations Wing drifts through the sky, June 17, 2016, at the Lee Fulp drop zone in Tifton, Ga. Jumpers were able to steer themselves safely to the ground using the MC-6 parachute. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Daniel Snider/Released)

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Chute opened

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 93d Air Ground Operations Wing, jump out of an HC-130J Combat King II, June 17, 2016 over the Lee Fulp drop zone in Tifton, Ga. The wing members conduct offensive and defensive ground combat operations worldwide to protect expeditionary aerospace forces with an airborne capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Zachary Wolf/Released)

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Here I go

A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 93d Air Ground Operations Wing, prepares to jump out of an HC-130J Combat King II, June 17, 2016 over the Lee Fulp drop zone in Tifton, Ga. The 93d AGOW activated in 2008 and became the first wing to provide highly-trained ground combat forces capable of integrating air and space power into the ground scheme of fire and maneuver. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Zachary Wolf/Released)

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Preparing to jump

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 93d Air Ground Operations Wing prepare to jump out of an HC-130J Combat King II, June 17, 2016 over the Lee Fulp drop zone in Tifton, Ga. The 93d AGOW is comprised of three operational groups, 17 squadrons, 10 detachments and 12 Operating locations at 20 locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Zachary Wolf/Released)

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93d AGOW vice commander leaves on a high note

Published June 21, 2016
By Tech. Sgt. Zachary Wolf and Airman Daniel Snider
23d Wing Public Affairs

Steppin' out

Resting Ross

Zip

Hook up

Buckle up

Deep breath

Bent

Fallin’

One

Chute opened

Here I go

Preparing to jump