Soldiers with Destined Company, 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, practice correct parachute control to prepare for an upcoming airborne jump, at Tapa Army Base, Estonia, Aug. 15, as part of Operation Atlantic Resolve. In order for the jumpers to land safely, they must employ skills and techniques to safely land and dissipate the energy upon hitting the ground over their entire body to prevent injury. ( Army photo by Spc. Jacqueline Dowland, 13th Public Affairs Detachment)

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